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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – DECEMBER 19, 2016 2 Councilmember Holden discussed the intersection of Red Fox and Lexington Avenue and requested the County pay more attention to this intersection. Ramsey County Undersheriff Soukkala understood this was a very short light and that the signage at this intersection could be improved. He commented he would do his best to better patrol this intersection. Traffic Deputy Casey explained he has not received any traffic complaints from Arden Hills in the past two years. He indicated he could better patrol this intersection, however, he was uncertain if the situation would vastly improve until the signage was addressed. Councilmember Holden discussed another traffic concern on Hamline Avenue near the daycare. She asked that Ramsey County also address the traffic turning left out of the Goodwill. She had concerns about traffic stopping at the Lindey’s stop sign as well. Councilmember Holden questioned how Ramsey County defined a “school speed zone”. Ramsey County Undersheriff Soukkala explained how the County defined this speed zone. Councilmember Holmes believed that this was up to the officer’s discretion given the fact State Statute was unclear. Further discussion ensued regarding how school speed zone signs were to be interpreted. Councilmember Holden recommended the blinking light be shut off when school is not in session. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka stated another way to address this concern would be to state specifically the hours when the school zone would be enforced. Mayor Grant suggested that the City invite the Ramsey County Sheriff in more than once a year to ensure the City’s traffic concerns are being addressed. He asked that trends be addressed at the next meeting between the Sheriff and the City Council. He thanked the Undersheriff and Traffic Deputy for coming in. D. Highway 10 and County Road 96 Intersection Ramsey County Undersheriff Terry Soukkala reported the accident that occurred at Highway 10 and County Road 96 was under investigation by the County and the State Patrol. He explained there may have been other contributing factors to this accident. He indicated he could make no further comment regarding this matter. Mayor Grant questioned how long the investigation would take for this accident. Ramsey County Undersheriff Terry Soukkala anticipated the investigation would take several months.