2A, MnDot I694TH 51 Improvement Project Municipal Consent Discu

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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORKSESSION—February 13, 2008 6 Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers & Associates, presented an overview of next steps and explained that the preliminary design phase will include preliminary designs and associated costs based on the Council's discussions. Mr. Roy stated that typically, the preliminary design phase includes a preliminary geometric =- layout and an environmental document, the environmental document would include noise mitigation. He stated that Mn/DOT is committed to doing a noise analysis for the area, which is impacted on TH 10, and the area left as a gap between what Mn/DOT previously studied on 694 will be added to their existing environmental assessment for the 1-694 project. He added that Mn/DOT is currently in the process of doing an analysis of the "gap area," also referred to the Briarknoll area. Councilmember Holmes stated if the City Council does not feel that the issue of noise abatement is properly addressed to its satisfaction during the preliminary design phase, the Council should decide to go no further. 2. Does the City Council still understand and support the width or alignment of CR 96? Councilmember Grant stated that he is in favor of a plan that mitigates impact as much as possible and prefers to see a trail on both sides. Mayor Harpstead stated he would support a plan that forgoes the north trail route and understands that the concept would include turn lanes as appropriate. Councilmember Holmes stated she would support it with the understanding that Ramsey County will carefully look at impacts to determine if more homes can be saved. Councilmember Holden expressed her support and stated that realignment is the number one concern. Councilmember McClung stated he was not as concerned about alignment as he was about lessening the impact to the mobile home park. He stated it is crucial to minimize impact to any potential takings or additional right-of-way on CR 96. He added he supported trying to incorporate trails on one side only. 3. Where does the City Council stand as it relates to the Scherer Brothers concept? Mayor Harpstead stated he was in support of some form of access for Scherer Brothers. Councilmember Holmes concurred with Mayor Harpstead and stated by law, the City is required to provide as safe as possible. Councilmember Holden stated she was in support of access for Scherer Brothers, adding that she also supported the loss of the proposed off ramp to have Scherer Brothers' access run more parallel with TH 10.