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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – NOVEMBER 10, 2014 5 <br /> <br />Mr. Thomas believed that the colored concrete would hold up and discussed the anomaly issues <br />with previous colored concrete batches. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden requested further information on how the new light fixtures would be <br />spaced. <br /> <br />Mr. Thomas reported the light fixtures would be approximately 150 feet apart on each side of <br />the corridor. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked if the Connelly curve driveway modifications could be excluded <br />from the project. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Maurer stated they could be excluded if the Council desired. He <br />indicated the current plans included the driveway modifications on Connelly but the work could <br />be completed in the future if the Council wanted to delay this work. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. <br /> <br />Ronald Riach, 3900 Northwood Drive representing the Frattalone Hardware Store, stated <br />Frattelone’s has recently purchased the Carroll’s Furniture property. He looked forward to <br />revitalizing this property. He asked if the sidewalk improvement for the north side of County <br />Road E would extend into the Carroll’s property. <br /> <br />Mr. Thomas reported that the sidewalk would stop at the east and west property lines of the <br />Carroll’s Furniture property. He discussed in further detail the proposed sidewalk improvements <br />near the Carroll’s property. <br /> <br />Dan Flaherty, Flaherty’s Arden Bowl at 1273 County Road E West, questioned the cost of the <br />proposed improvements for Connelly Avenue driveway modifications. <br /> <br />Mr. Thomas estimated those expenses to be $21,000. <br /> <br />Mr. Flaherty did not believe the Connelly driveway improvements were necessary. He <br />explained that the restriping of this area has already improved the traffic concerns. He asked if <br />the existing trees along County Road E would be impacted. <br /> <br />Mr. Thomas commented these trees would remain in place and would not be impacted by the <br />proposed improvements. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant explained that the Council would be tabling action on this item due to the weather <br />and would be voting on the staff recommended Resolutions at the November 24th Council <br />meeting. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden questioned if the Connelly roadway improvements were not completed <br />at this time, if the entire expense would be borne by the property owner in the future. <br />