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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JANUARY 1 S, 2011 6 which is one of the criteria for such funds. He stated that Ramsey County is committed to doing this project; they're just trying to find the necessary funding. Councilmember Holden stated it's good to know the County's position and to have the information presented by Mr. Lux. She added that the Council would like to see more commitment from Mn/DOT and she questioned how the City could utilize legislators to get more Mn/DOT support. Mr. Lux explained that Mn/DOT has indicated they would probably pay for the improvements within the state highway area(Lexington Avenue Bridge over I694). Public Works Director Maurer commented that if WDOT pays for the bridge expenses and we're able to get the Co-operative Agreement funds, we would be close to having half the funding necessary. Mr. Lux explained that the additional funds would have to come from County State Aid funds. He added that everyone is committed to doing this project. Councilmember Holmes asked if we have a formal commitment from Mn/DOT. Public Works Director Maurer stated there is no formal commitment from Mn/DOT. He also stated that he would like to have Chris Chromey attend the appeal board meetings so he can speak to the technical issues. He had also asked Jim Tolaas, Ramsey County, if he would attend the appeal board meeting to support the City's position. Mr. Tolaas is considering this request. Mayor Grant questioned if the City would make a presentation if this goes before the Commissioner. Public Works Director Maurer explained that the City would only be allowed to make a presentation to the Appeal Board and they prepare a written report for the Commissioner. Councilmember Holden questioned if the state had looked at the traffic at County Road D and - - Fairview. Currently County Road D backs up to Lydia and this will only get worse with the proposed changes. Public Works Director Maurer responded that he hasn't seen the modeling for the area to the South. Mr. Lux stated Mn/DOT modeled Lexington Avenue to Grey Fox Road only and Mn/DOT admitted there will be an area to the south that will not be accounted for in the model. Councilmember Holmes questioned the intersection of Hamline and TH51 where the City wants to put in a light. Mr. Lux stated that the modeling shows a signaled intersection will work well there and WDOT is paying two-thirds the signal cost with the County to pay one-third.