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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – APRIL 18, 2016 2 improvements and are reluctant to assess Target most likely because they assessed Target last year for the improvements on Red Fox Road. Acting Public Works Director Anderson pointed out that individuals have the option of making a left turn onto Lexington Avenue from Grey Fox Road instead of from Red Fox Road. Councilmember Holmes asked about monitoring by the Ramsey County Sheriff’s office and suggested inviting the Sheriff to a City Council meeting. Acting Public Works Director Anderson agreed with Councilmember Holmes. Mayor Grant stated he believes the solution is to install a traffic signal at Target’s south access. Councilmember Wicklund asked what the process and timeline were for Ramsey County to propose an application for federal funding and whether or not the City had any influence. Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated that if the City provides a resolution of support showing it is a willing partner in the project, the County would receive points which betters its chance for funding. He said that the City of Arden Hills can make the County aware of our support and inquire as to when a resolution is needed. Mayor Grant asked Acting Public Works Director Anderson to inform the County that the Council considers this to be a temporary solution, not a final solution. Councilmember Holden asked how the addition of a traffic signal at Grey Fox Road would help people exit off of Red Fox Road. Acting Public Works Director Anderson explained that when a series of traffic signals are timed together, groups of cars are better directed through the corridor. Councilmember Holden stated that even if Ramsey County receives funding for the project, there remains the issue of the cost to the City of Shoreview. Acting Public Works Director Anderson agreed. He said the green space at Target’s south access is not Target’s property but actually the City of Shoreview’s right-of-way. He stated that the current congestion in that area may force Shoreview residents to encourage their City Council to move forward with a solution. Councilmember Holden asked when the temporary traffic signs would be removed. Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated temporary traffic control will be in place until the right hand turn lane onto I-694 is complete, so more than likely October. He also said that creating no turn on red signage does not solve the problem as it must then be continually monitored and enforced. If there is non-compliance and no enforcement, the no right turn on red signage is ineffective.