3D, US 10 Highway 96 Interchange Improvements – Municipal Cons

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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - J�ly, 11, 20I 1 �� b.A. Highway 96/TH �i} Interstate PYoject - Public Heuri�rg (continued) Mayor G�-ant stated there had been concerns expressed about potentia� flooc�ing on Highway 96 once the road was Iowered. He asked how the water wouId be hand�ed in this area_ Mr. Talaas explained how the water would f�aw in tl�as area and the water retentian areas. Mayar Grant questioned the nurr�ber of entrances for Arden Manor_ Mr. Tolaas stated the entrance to the north ��vi�l remai� the same and t�e entrance on Prior A�enue will shift to the west to align witI� Round Lake Boulevard, Mayar Grant stated Mr. A�berg �ad expressed eoncerns about the impact the new entrance would have on his home and t�e wouIc! like ta talk to the Co�nty about relocating_ Cauncil�xe�nber Holden stated all the resit�ents along H�ghway 10 have the same concerns and they shauid talk to Ramsey County_ Mr. Tolaas stated the cuz-rent purchases and reiocating t�at have taken place have ta do with future development as well as tne cuz-rent project_ T�e homes affected by this projec� were loaked at and it was determined �hat there was n�t s�fficient impact for those that are rematnir�g. The roads are not changi�g enough to impact these homes. Mr. Al�erg has a legititr�ate concern and the County wili Iook 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 resider�tia� neigi�borhoods is an issue that neec�s to be addressed by the City, but t�is is still a US Highway and ihe City may �ot be ab�e to restrict this. The City hatt looked into this previously and it is something that wo�ld be difficuit to enforce. Councilmember Tamble stated the constructian of the o�Terpass wil� eli�inate the number oi Iig�ts on this road and ihis will reduce the amount of jake-brakit��. Mayor Gra�t stated the City eould Iook into restrictin� jake-bra3cing. He stated cammunities have not been suceessful with enforcing this. Councili€n�mber Holden requested a sign be put on Highway 96 eastbound near the Keithsor� neighborhood that war�ed drivers to watch for the intersection_ Mr. Toiaas stated Ramsey County could lofl�C at tl�is area to see if there was an effective wa}� to address this intersectian. Cour�cilr�nember HoImes stated the flyover wouid need to happen regardless of what is deveIoped on the TCAAP property. This development cauld impact the side roads and some of the ramps may c�ange based on the c�evelaprnent of TCAAP.