2A, MnDot I694TH 51 Improvement Project Municipal Consent Discu

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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION—March 17, 2008 3 Fire Chief Boehlke stated that all the room alarms at the hotel go to a central office which requests a fire dispatch. He explained that technically with a change of hands the building should have fire sprinklers. He explained that with 300 students and four stories he would prefer to go there even if it is a false alarm to make sure people are safe. He explained that he is not concerned about the volume of calls. B. TH_10/CR 96 Preliminary Design Issues and Positions Mayor Harpstead stated that tonight's meeting is a continuation of a Council public meeting and will be used to review the draft position document. Stacie Kvilvang of Ehlers & Associates stated that after reviewing the Council video and notes she would like to review some things that were changed from the proposed position paper. She commented that the design constraints, numbers one through six, are not in a particular order. She commented that 1-694 should remain in the position paper and be discussed. She referred to the sound study with the separation of Highway 10 and County Road 96 along with the development of TCAAP. She explained that MN/DOT will look at the sound study and is responsible for payment of the study of 1-694. She explained that safe pedestrian crossing connecting to trails when crossing over or under Highway 10 or County Road 96 was added. She explained that access for residents to Highway 10 and County Road 96 was included. She stated that MN/DOT has not found a signalized intersection to be viable but City Council believes it is a viable option. Councilmember McClung asked what will happen when the proposed plan is completed. Ms. Kvilvang explained that in a month or so they will return with work projects to review. She explained that a noise study will be completed and results can be reviewed. She commented that they will review the mitigation along with who covers the costs. She reviewed they would look at the roadways with medians and trail widths. She explained they would look at exit ramps and pedestrian access to the bridge along with associated costs. She stated that they anticipate this information to be roughly available for the Council meeting on April 14th. She explained that they should have estimates on the Highway 10 north and south alignment of the roadway and intersections. She explained that they could discuss medians and boulevards at Highway 10 and County Road 96 on the western area where it affects Arden Manor. She explained they could look at the north end where there will be an exit ramp from Highway 10 onto County Road 96. She stated that they could review pedestrian crossing options for crossing over or under Highway 10 and County Road 96. Mayor Harpstead stated he feels the April 14`h date is too soon for all of the information to be available. Ms. Kvilvang stated that they will provide what information they have available at the time. She explained that they will review what the minimums are for all options and will work from there once the impact is understood.