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between) to construct the 1- 694/TH 51 interchange shown on the proposed layout with the exception of noise walls. Mn /DOT response Based on the Mn /DOT construction project, the costs that will be associated to Arden Hills will be due to requests made by the city. The city, in addition to the noise wall costs, will be responsible for paying for the cost of construction of the 6' concrete sidewalk from Floral Drive to County Road F. The signal that is being constructed at Hamline Avenue and County Road F will have county cost participation. Mn /DOT is unable to state what the Ramsey County cost participation is. There may be city participation in the signal. Also, Ramsey County will be looking at future roadway improvement projects in the area. The county cost participation policy will be implemented on these projects. Ramsey County should be consulted on their cost participation policy. 6 The City requests that MnDOT work with Ramsey County staff to identify necessary improvements to the Lexington Avenue /County Road F intersection, assist in estimating the costs of such improvements and encumber funding from the Cooperative Agreement funds or other appropriate fund source in a year agreed to by the County in consultation with the cities of Arden Hills and Shoreview. Mn1DOT response Mn /DOT has already met with Ramsey County to discuss this area and the possible improvements. It has been agreed upon that Mn /DOT will continue to work with Ramsey County in assessing possible improvements. Mn /DOT will work with the county in the submittal of a Cooperative Agreement project. The Cooperative Agreement process is a very timely process that allocates money within the same year as the application. If successful, this may allow for a project to be completed shortly after the completion of the I- 694/TH 51 project. The City requests that MnDOT agree to work with Ramsey County to identify any potential changes that could be made to the Lexington Avenue Bridge and adjoining intersections that would improve their operation and make such improvements prior to the completion of the 1 -694 interchange. Mn /DOT response Mn /DOT has already discussed this issue with Ramsey County. Mn /DOT has continued to provide data to Ramsey County as they look at the possible improvements for the area. This would be a county lead project with Mn /DOT providing assistance in any way possible. Potential construction would occur some time after completion of the 1 -694 bridge replacement project. An Equal Opportunity Employer