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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCTL WORK SESSION -- APRIL 25, 2011 3 2.A U.S. 10/Highway 96 Grade Separations and Highway Improvement Project Update (continued) Mayor Grant expressed frustration that ihe Hamline Av�nue ramp aff af westbound I-694 would be closed. Mr. Tolaas indicated ihis ramp had little traffic and then reviewed the system improvements planned for Lexington Avenue/County Road F and Snelling Avenue/County Raad E io assist with traffic flaw in this area. Mayor Grant nated dxivers will find the shortest routes from one point to the ne�t given the fact gas prices are on the rise. He encouraged MnDOT to consider how �he residents of Arden Hills vvould be affected thxough the proposed improvements �.nd the loss of local access. Mr. Tolaas statec� once the County and Mr�DOT kr�evv what would be developed on the TCAAP site, additional planning would begin for the future of this intersection. Councxinnember Holmes asked what improvements were proposed for Co�nty Road F and Hamline Aven�e. She indicated the Briarknoll neighborhood in Arden Hills would be greatly affected by the proposed iamprovernents. Mr. Tolaas stated Hamline Avenue/TH 51 would beco�ne a four lane highway through the I-694 iznprovements. A signalized intersection was planned for Hamline Avenue and County Road F. Th� plans were discussed further with the Cauncil. Councilmember Halden noted the City a� Shoreview maintained three access points to the major highways while Arden Hills' access points were being reduced. Mr. Tolaas explained the County was improving the interchange to meet capacity and safety needs. He indicated funding constraints were limiting canstruction abiliiies for both the County and the �tate. Ramsey County was ir�terested in providing solutions to broader system changes that benefited the region. Pnblic Works Director Maurer questioned that if arFd wh�n the TCA.AP parcel develops, the interchange at U.S. 10 / H�ghway 96 rna� need a northbound U.S. 10 to eastbound Highway 96 ramp to create additional access. Mr. Talaas stated the County would be speaking with a�utu�re developer about thi� possibility. The County did not ha�e funding to provide that movement at this time. Public Works Director Maurer questioned if a trai� would be can#inued over the bridge to Highway 35W. Mr. ToIaas reviewed the trail Iocations with the Council and discussed ihe safest route far biking traffic to pass over th� highways. Public Works Director Maurer asked if the County would be providing screening between southbound Highway 10 iowards I-694 io reduce headlight glare. Mr. Talaas indicated this would be would have ta be discussed. Councilmember Ho�den questioned how Dave Chmeil would access Highway 96. Dave Chmeil reviewed the issuEs vvith a cul-de-sac on this fro�iage road. He explained his home has had access to Highway 96 for 75 years. He requested the County allow his property access. Mr. ToIaas stated Ramsey County felt it wa� unsafe to alIow access to Highway 96 from this frontage road.