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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – OCTOBER 27, 2014 5 Public Works Director Maurer stated that this was the case and that he had offered that to school district staff if it would make the project more palatable. He reported that staff could prepare the necessary legal documentation to assess a portion of this project. Councilmember Holmes commented that the 621 Foundation may be another option to assist with the expense of this project. She inquired how far the proposed trail would extend from the bridge. Public Works Director Maurer indicated that the proposed trail segment would bring a trail from the bridge to the existing Mounds View High School sidewalk. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to authorize the hiring of Kimley Horn and Associates for design services on the Mounds View High School Trail for a cost not to exceed $47,800. The motion carried (5-0). C. Lexington Avenue Improvement Cooperative Agreement Public Works Director Maurer stated that the I-694 MnDOT project a few years ago closed the I-694 access to and from Snelling Avenue, which put more pressure on the freeway access provided by Lexington Avenue. In response to this, Ramsey County has been working on a project to improve the traffic flow of Lexington Avenue from just south of I-694 to north of County Road F; including intersection improvements at County Road F. The project includes left turn lanes from County Road F on to Lexington Avenue; dual left turn lanes from Lexington Avenue on to County Road F; medians on Lexington Avenue between I-694 and County Road F (these turn lanes will allow all existing movements except left turns out of Gramsie Road to southbound Lexington Avenue); Rice Creek Watershed required storm water treatment; and finall y, a concrete overlay of Lexington Avenue. Public Works Director Maurer reviewed a Cooperative Agreement from Ramsey County for the project. He explained that the City’s contribution to this project was approximately $250,000 which would be divided between land acquisition, which is estimated at about $185,000, and construction expenses in the amount of $63,000. The City costs are all in accordance with the Ramsey County Cost Participation Policy. He reported that all of the City costs should be MSA fundable. The County has also agreed not to invoice the City for any costs until March 15, 2016. Staff believes that this project is needed and will benefit Arden Hills’ residents and businesses. Staff recommends approval of the Cooperative Agreement for the Lexington Avenue improvements. Councilmember McClung asked if the proposed dual left turn lanes on Lexington Avenue would allow for the widening of County Road F. Public Works Director Maurer explained that County Road F would be widened to receive the traffic; however, he was uncertain of the length of this widening. He indicated that he would discuss the plans further with Ramsey County and report back to the Council.