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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JUNE 30, 2014 3 Jon Horn, Kimley-Horn, discussed the four bridges along I-35W that would be reconstructed in and around Arden Hills. He noted that the bridge at County Road F and the bridge at Highway 96 will be replaced in 2015. The bridge at County Road E2 and the bridge at County Road H will be reconstructed in 2016. He noted that several of these bridges play an important role in preparing TCAAP for redevelopment. The concept design plan for these bridges was reviewed with the Council, and the consensus among the Council was for the Arden Hills' bridges to have limestone elements and a green color scheme. Mayor Grant requested further information on how the limestone would be used on the bridges. Mr. Horn reported that the limestone would have a stacked stone effect on the bridges. Councilmember Holden questioned how the lights on County Road H would be selected and if they would have to match the lights chosen by the City of New Brighton. Mr. Horn stated that the City could opt to be consistent with lighting on the bridges but this is something New Brighton and Arden Hills should discuss. Public Works Director Maurer indicated that there has been discussion amongst the group whether there would be lighting at all or on just some of these bridges. Councilmember Holden wanted the lighting within TCAAP to be consistent and sustainable. She believed County Road H to be an entrance way into TCAAP. Councilmember McClung supported the proposed bridge design and was in favor of having consistency throughout the I-35W corridor. He did have some concern on the County Road H corridor and wanted the lighting to be consistent with TCAAP. Mayor Grant agreed. Public Works Director Maurer was hoping to maximize the contribution from MnDOT for the bridges through the proposed design. Mayor Grant questioned the color scheme and suggested that the bridges be a darker tan color. He suggested that the City pursue LED lighting options for the bridges and TCAAP. He asked if the bridge railing was a MnDOT standard. Mr. Horn commented that this particular railing was used on the Rice Street bridge but that other standard designs could be considered for the bridge. Mayor Grant suggested that the bridge pillars be darker in color and less white. He believed that this would complement the tan color and green railing. Councilmember Holmes discussed the lights available through Xcel Energy noting that the majority were black in color.