8A, MnDOT I-694/TH51 Improvement Project - Appeal Board Appointee

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� between) to construct the 1-594/TH 51 interchange shown on the proposed layout with the exception of noise walls. Mn/DOT response — Based on the MnJDOT construction project, the costs that will be associated to Arden Hills will be due to requests made by the city. The city, in addition io the noise walt costs, will be responsible for paying for the cost of construction of the 6' concrete sidewaik from Floral Drive to County Road F. The signa! that is being constructed at Hamline Avenue and County Road F wilt have caunty cost participation. Mn/DOT is unable to state what the Ramsey County cost participation is_ There may be city participation in the signat. Also, Ramsey County will be looking at future roadway improvement projects in the area. The county cost participation policy will be implemented on these projects. Ramsey County should be consulted on their cost participation policy. 6— The City requests that MnDOT work with Ramsey County staff to identify necessary improvements to the Lexington Avenue/County Road F intersection, assist in estimating the costs of such improvements and encumber funding from the Cooperative Agreement funds or other � appropriate fund source in a year agreed to by the County in consuJtation with the cities of Arden Hills and Shoreview. Mn/DOT response — Mn/DOT has already mef with Ramsey County to discuss this area and fhe possible imp:evements. !t has beer, agreed ;.sN�n !hat Mn/DQT :�,rc!! ��^tinue to work :•�;th Ramsey County in assessing possible improvements. Mn/DOT will work with the county in the submittal of a Cooperative Agreement project. The Cooperative Agreement process is a very timely process that aliocates money within the same year as the application. If successful, this may allow for a project to be completed shortly after the completion of the f-694lTH 51 project. 7— The City requests that MnDOT agree to work with Ramsey Caunty to identify any potential changes that could be made to the Lexington Avenue Bridge and adjoining intersections that would improve their operation and make such improvements prior to the completion of the I-694 interchange. Mn/DOT response — Mn/DOT has already discussed this issue with Ramsey County. Mn/DOT has confinued to provide data to Ramsey County as they fook at the possible improvements for the area. This would be a county lead project with Mn/DOT providing assistance in any way possible_ Potential construction would occur some time after compfetion of the 1-694 bridge reptacement project_ � An Equal Opportunity Employer �{ s, , . _ _ �� , � � n � � - � �� , _ � • • �1 �l - �� ,, .,��-� �� _ �