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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — July, 11, 2011 11 6.A. Highway 96 /TH 10 Interstate Project — Public Hearing (continued) Mayor Grant stated there had been concerns expressed about potential flooding on Highway 96 once the road was lowered. He asked how the water would be handled in this area. Mr. Tolaas explained how the water would flow in this area and the water retention areas. Mayor Grant questioned the number of entrances for Arden Manor. Mr. Tolaas stated the entrance to the north will remain the same and the entrance on Prior Avenue will shift to the west to align with Round Lake Boulevard. Mayor Grant stated Mr. Alberg had expressed concerns about the impact the new entrance would have on his home and he would like to talk to the County about relocating. Councilmember Holden stated all the residents along Highway 10 have the same concerns and they should talk to Ramsey County. Mr. Tolaas stated the current purchases and relocating that have taken place have to do with future development as well as the current project. The homes affected by this project were looked at and it was determined that there was not sufficient impact for those that are remaining. The roads are not changing enough to impact these homes. Mr. Alberg has a legitimate concern and the County will look at his property and work with him. Mayor Grant asked that the City be kept informed of this situation. Mayor Grant stated jake-braking in residential neighborhoods is an issue that needs to be addressed by the City, but this is still a US Highway and the City may not be able to restrict this. The City had looked into this previously and it is something that would be difficult to enforce. Councilmember Tamble stated the construction of the overpass will eliminate the number of lights on this road and this will reduce the amount of jake- braking. Mayor Grant stated the City could look into restricting jake- braking. He stated communities have not been successful with enforcing this. Councilmember Holden requested a sign be put on Highway 96 eastbound near the Keithson neighborhood that warned drivers to watch for the intersection. Mr. Tolaas stated Ramsey County could look at this area to see if there was an effective way to address this intersection. Councilmember Holmes stated the flyover would need to happen regardless of what is developed on the TCAAP property. This development could impact the side roads and some of the ramps may change based on the development of TCAAP.