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.. .. . .. ....... <br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORKSESSION —February 13, 2008 S <br /> south and the cost grows almost exponentially. He stated that construction of freeways in the <br /> urban area is approximately $2 million per lane mile. <br /> Councilmember Holmes asked if this option could be included as part of the Council's resolution <br /> and stated this option would have less impact/no impact on the Arden Manor homes_ - <br /> Mr. Roy stated that Mn/DOT can review this option and prepare some layouts for consideration <br /> by the Council, including advantages and disadvantages. <br /> Councilmember Grant stated that one of the aspects to consider when moving the road is that you <br /> are trading property; if five or ten acres in TCAAP were removed, there is a value associated <br /> with that. <br /> Questions Presented to the City Council: <br /> 1. Does.the City Council still support the grade separation at CR 96 and TH 10? <br /> Councilmember McClung replied "no." <br /> Councilmember Grant stated he had serious reservations if noise abatement is not included in the <br /> plan. He added if noise mitigation can be accounted for,then he had no problem with it. <br /> Mayor Harpstead expressed his support for grade separation. <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated she would support the grade separation, but asked that the <br /> resolution include the issue of noise mitigation being addressed and satisfactorily resolved. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated she agreed with the grade separation, subject to a right turn lane <br /> onto CR 96 from TH 10 heading north to CR 96 east. She stated she wanted to see a one Ieg local <br /> access. She also concurred with Councilmember Grant and Councilmember Holmes regarding <br /> the resolution of the noise abatement issue_ <br /> Councilmember Grant concurred with Councilmember Holden's comment regarding the turn <br /> lane. He added if the noise abatement issue cannot be resolved, he would not support the grade <br /> separation. <br /> Councilmember McClung stated he was in support of addressing the noise abatement issue. <br /> Mayor Harpstead asked if the Council desired resolving the noise abatement issue during the <br /> preliminary design phase. <br /> Discussion ensued regarding the next phase of the plan. <br />