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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 14, 2012 2 Community Development Director Hutmacher commented that the TCAAP Restoration Board will meet on Monday, May 21St at the Ramsey County Public Works Facility. Councilmember Holden asked if Round Lake would be discussed at this meeting. Community Development Director Hutmacher noted the feasibility study for Round Lake would be discussed. Councilmember Holmes questioned if the Restoration Advisory Board meets quarterly or monthly, and asked why the agenda was placed in the Council's packet. Community Development Director Hutmacher commented Staff wanted to bring to Council's attention the Round Lake discussion that would be held by the TCAAP Restoration Advisory Board. Mayor Grant requested Staff provide a TCAAP Update as needed at future Council meetings as the stadium would be built in Minneapolis. He requested Staff provide Transportation Updates at future meetings and for an update tonight. Public Works Director Maurer indicated the Lexington Avenue bridge closure would be complete on Thursday. Not all lanes would be reopened, as work would remain on the bridge deck. He reported that on May 22 and May 23 the bridge would be closed entirely from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. A detour would be established to County Road F. Public Works Director Maurer explained Grey Fox Road would be restriped to assist with the road construction delays along Lexington Avenue. Public Works Director Maurer noted the I-694 project would have two additional closures beginning this evening. First is eastbound TH10 between TH96 and 1-694; second is eastbound I- 694 access to southbound TH51. These closures would be in effect until November. Public Works Director Maurer indicated the County has been contacted regarding the traffic concerns in the area. The County would be restriping and resigning the intersection at County Road E2 and Cleveland. At County Road E and Old Highway 10, a right turn lane was being pursued with MnDOT. In addition, Bethel University had requested an all-way stop to the entrance of their school. No action was being taken at this time, as school would be out in several weeks. Public Works Director Maurer stated a meeting regarding the bridge replacement on County Road 10 would be held on May 22"a. The bridges would be taken down the weekend of June 8- 1 oth. There would be closures of 35 W during this timeframe. Mayor Grant questioned if MnDOT had signs posted for the residents to plan for these road closures. Public Works Director Maurer indicated he had not driven the area recently to see if signs were posted, but anticipated MnDOT would have signs posted.