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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 12, 2018 5 County Road F improvements. Two properties are proposed to be assessed for traffic signal and intersection improvements – Land O’ Lakes and Boston Scientific. Staff has provided each property owner with the Feasibility Report and has conducted several meetings with the affected parties. The total project cost outlined in the feasibility report is approximately $200,000 lower than the current estimate due to plan revisions between 60% design and final design. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka reported a portion of the City cost is proposed to be assessed to the Land O’ Lakes and Boston Scientific properties. The assessment method laid out in the Feasibility Report has 100% of the cost of the traffic signal evenly split between the two properties, with the turn lanes associated with the Land O’ Lakes project being assessed to them as well per their development agreement with the City. Staff anticipates further discussions between and among the parties to revise and reach agreement on the final cost share allocation for the traffic signal costs. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka commented the purpose of the Public Hearing is to approve plans and specifications prepared by Ramsey County and to order the improvements as required by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429 for projects that include special assessments. Mayor Grant clarified the plans and specifications for this project were drawn up by Ramsey County. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka reported this was the case and noted the City’s portion of the project would be bid out in separate line items. Councilmember Holden stated the last time the County worked on County Road F there were problems with the soil. She asked if enough borings have been completed to understand the soil conditions. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka stated borings have been completed and this should not be a concern. Mayor Grant stated under the Public Hearing section, citizens would have an opportunity to discuss ideas regarding the TCAAP development. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2018-011 Ordering the Improvements and Approving Plans and Specifications Prepared by Ramsey County Pursuant to the Cooperative Agreement. Councilmember Holden requested the signal timing at County Road F and Land O’Lakes be adjusted to meet the traffic needs.