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2.9.3 Alternatives Postponing installation of the freeway crossing until a future date was considered. This alternative was rejected because the intensity of the proposed development will require a significant level of fire protection that can be met only if the system is looped across the freeway. 2.10 Private Utilities 2.10.1 Existing Conditions Existing buildings in the development area are presently served with gas, electric, telephone, and cable television facilities. 2.10.2 Proposed Improvements Further development of the site will require extension and expansion of private utilities. To effectively manage the public right -of -way, the City should incorporate early and frequent coordination with private utility companies. The City may want to consider installing utility conduits as part of the public improvements project and then leasing conduit space to the various utility companies. Location and sizing of private utility lines must be determined by each utility company. 2.11 City Park A conceptual plan has been developed for the new City park. The plan incorporates a central green, a plaza area, and a seasonal garden area. The use of tree plantings, sidewalks, paver blocks, interactive water features, and flower beds would promote the park as a gathering place and as an area that could host outdoor events and concerts on a seasonal basis. Creation of a City park within the development is consistent with the Town Center Design & Development Guide. Proposed park improvements are shown in Figure 13. 3.0 Maintenance Impacts Maintenance requirements resulting from this project, while typical for a downtown area, will be unique for the City and will create the need for revised City policies related to snow removal, street sweeping, sidewalk cleaning, and landscape irrigation and upkeep. The expectations of individual business owners in the "downtown" retail area must be identified and met to ensure a successful relationship between the City and the merchants in maintaining the public improvements. The City may want to explore creating an agreement with the business district to streamline snow removal operations in the public right -of -way and private parking lots. Similar agreements could be developed for maintenance of landscaping and lighting, as well as for sweeping of streets and parking lots. The City also may want to consider contracting for maintenance of the street lighting system. Feasibility Report A- LINOL0305.02 City of Lino Lakes Page 11