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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—DECEMBER 20, 2010 7 CounciImember Holden questioned if Old Snelling would continue to be a Minnesota State Aid (MSA) road if the City proceeded with Alternative 5. Public Works Director Maurer explained that it would still be an MSA road, but that state funds could not be used since the improvement would not meet MSA standards. Civil Engineer Woodruff explained that the City had hired Kimley Horn to evaluate the bridge. He stated the bridge will be structurally deficient in a few years and that it is 84 years old. The current estimate is $492,000 to replace the bridge under Alternative 1. If the City chooses a lesser alternative, the cost of the bridge would be less. Public Works Director Maurer explained that unless Council wants a trail across the bridge, there is no need to replace the bridge today. But, he added, the City should be looking for financial assistance to replace the bridge when it becomes necessary. There is room for a pedestrian crossing, but we cannot sign it as a pedestrian crossing. Civil Engineer Woodruff stated there could be a trail add-on on the west side of Snelling, 8 feet wide, detached at an estimated cost of $255,000 to $325,000 including retaining walls and tree removal. Public Works Director Maurer explained that he is looking for guidance as far as when these projects should be included in CIP. He added that the County Road E replacement is scheduled for 2015 which would shift traffic to Old Snelling during construction. Councilmember Holden questioned what is in CIP for MSA funds. Public Works Director Maurer replied that the County Road E street scoping, the County Road E bridge, and the 10 / 96 costs are currently included. The 1694 noise walls could also be funded with MSA funds. Public Works Director Maurer stated the State Aid balance is currently at $785,000 plus $200,000 next year for a total of almost $1 million. Mayor Harpstead asked if there is a maximum the City can accrue. Public Works Director Maurer responded that there is no maximum but we are penalized if we accumulate over $1.5 million. He added the City could probably wait until 2013 to utilize those funds without penalty. Councilmember Grant stated there must be some streets on the Pavement Management Program that qualify for State Aid funds. Councilmember Holden stated the City should consider fixing the grade by McDonald's. Public Works Director Maurer stated he just wanted to make the Council aware of the status of the Old Snelling project.