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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 14, 2012 12 Mr. Swing commented the limitation in place was developing a space that did not stress the right- in, right-out access along County Road E. The proposed bank use would meet the trip requirements. Councilmember Tamble clarified that the traffic level would take precedence over the proposed use. Councilmember Holden asked if the right-in, right-out access would be granted indefinitely. Mr. Swing stated this was not a given. Public Works Director Maurer commented that the B-2 study does not state a signal was not required unless warrants were met. He indicated the traffic generated for this use would have only one access point if the right-in, right-out was not approved and maintained by the County. This would create safety problems as traffic flowed through the site from Lot 1 to Lot 2. Mayor Grant inquired how the relationship between the City and County would work to maintain the right-in, right-out access point. City Planner Beekman commented the relationship between the County and City was complicated with regard to this issue. The final decision would remain with the County and would be determined by the potential use on Lot 2. Mayor Grant indicated the applicant would be motivated to stay within the proposed traffic levels to keep the right-in, right-out access point. City Planner Beekman stated this was the case. Mr. Davidson noted the County can, at any time, remove the access if safety became a concern. This was a condition on the permit. City Planner Beekman did not agree with this statement, as the County could not remove the only access to Lot 2. Councilmember Holden stated in the meeting with the County, the County was not allowed to remove access points after granted. City Attorney Filla explained all access would not be removed with the loss of the right-in, right- out, as traffic could ingress and egress through adjacent parking lot. Mr. Davidson commented he would be happy to provide his permit from the County to the Council for their review. Councilmember Holden inquired if additional questions were asked of the applicant with no response.