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ATTACHMENT B Arden Hills City Council, December 20, 2013, Pg. 1 Memorandum Suite 238N 2550 University Avenue West St. Paul, Minnesota Date: December 20, 2013 55114 To: Arden Hills City Council From: Brian Smalkoski, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Subject: TCAAP Initial Draft Master Plan Questions In response to written questions received after the December 16, 2013 City Council Workshop session, the following addresses specific questions related to traffic and transportation. It is important to note that the traffic generated through land uses in the draft master plan can be accommodated with intersections at Highway 96 and I- 35W/County Road H. An access point to County Road I from the Thumb increases marketability and development capacity on that parcel by approximately 100,000 square feet which is not reflected in the current draft plan. If the Thumb access to County Road I is secured, development capacity could be increased accordingly on that parcel without affecting other elements of the plan. The eastern access to County Road I does not significantly affect development or traffic capacity on the remainder of the site, but would provide a benefit to future residents in terms of public safety and general access. The County is currently in conversations with the Army, National Guard, and MnDOT regarding the access points, but does not expect to have certainty regarding either access point prior to the completion of the master planning process. Because neither access point has a major impact on the master plan, the City Council will have an opportunity to consider the merit of both access points at a later date.