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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—December 13, 2010 14 7.A. Adoption of the Final 2011 Budget and Tax Levy (continued) Councilmember Grant stated the City could not assume that a 0% increase will be acceptable in the contract negotiations and the City should have these funds available to provide the flexibility needed to negotiate a favorable contract. The motion to amend Resolution 2010-079 was called to a vote. The motion failed (t-4). Ayes: Councilmember McClung Nays: Mayor Harpstead, Councilmembers Holmes, Grant, and Holden The motion to approve Resolution 2010-079 was called to a vote. The motion carried (4-1). Ayes: Mayor Harpstead, Councilmembers Holmes, Grant, and Holden Nays: Councilmember McClung E. US 10/Highway 96 Grade Separation Project — Environmental Assessment Review Public Works Director Maurer stated Ramsey County and Mn/DOT are developing plans to reconstruct the intersection of County Highway 96 (CSAH 96) and US Highway 10 (TH10). As part of this process, the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) is required. The EA has been completed and distributed to all interested parties. The 30-day comment period began on November 15, 2010, and ends on December 15, 2010. Bolton & Menk, Inc. completed a review of the EA. On March 31, 2008, the City adopted a Position Paper, which contained several issues and concerns with the 10/96 project. On September 14, 2009, the City Council adopted - Resolution 2009-021 in support of a noise wall to be constructed on Arden Manor as part of this project. Residents living in other areas near this intersection have also expressed concerns about noise during the preliminary design process. The noise analysis completed for the EA indicated that a noise wall would reduce noise levels in the southwest quadrant of the intersection, but was not found to be cost effective. The estimated cost for a noise wall 2,900 feet in length along Old Highway 10 is $900,000. If the County agreed to contribute up to $3,250 per decibel reduction per residence, the City contribution is estimated at $300,000. A resident on Lakeshore Place provided some comments directly to City Staff during the EA comment period. As part of the project, Lakeshore Place will be reconfigured, and will be accessible to vehicular traffic only from the southern entrance. The concern expressed was the configuration of a turnaround at the north end, and how this configuration will accommodate City maintenance and emergency vehicles. City Staff will continue to work with the County during final design to ensure adequate access for all vehicles along Lakeshore Place.