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4) $) The Task Force discussed different options for access to/from Armstrong Blvd. There was also discussion of the impact of the proposed Armstrong Blvd realignment on the Town Center site; the Task Force directed Mr. Gordon to indicate the current and proposed Armstrong Blvd alignment on the Bubble Plan. Councilmember Elvig told the Task Force they need to communicate all the work they've done and all they've learned to the City Council. Town Center Zoning District. Principal Planner Tmdgeon said he and Mr. Gordon continue to meet with Ramsey Town Center LLC and their consultants regarding the zoning district. He expects to present LLC feedback to the Task Force's draft zoning district at the next meeting, and added that the draft ordinance would be presented at the 1/I 4/03 City Council meeting. Chair lqunter pointed out several typos in the ordinance and asked about the prohibition on murals and possible prohibition on permanent outdoor seating areas. After some discussion, the Task Force agreed that the ordinance may want to be more suggestive than prescriptive in situations like this, to allow for more unique designs. Thc Task Force also discussed whether and/or how to allow real estate signs; consensus was to look into how other cities handle real estate signs and resume the discussion at a future meeting. Town Center Report Card. The Task Force discussed the revised Report Card, made some minor revisions, and directed Staff to submit it to the City Council at the 1/14/03 City Council meeting. Principal Plam~er Trudgeon discussed the draft Mcmorandum of Understanding, which will also be presented at the 1/14/03 meeting. Chair ldunter said she had been contacted by John Feges from Ramsey Town Center LLC and suggested the Task Force make time for an update from the proposed developer at the next Task Force meeting. Meeting adjourned.