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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – MARCH 19, 2018 2 <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated that regarding gun safety and school safety, she would like to see <br />education about gun safety begin at the point in which students are at the bus stop or on the bus <br />and not just once they walk through the school’s doors. <br /> <br />Representative Jessup stated there is a plan to conduct outside audits of the schools in the <br />Mounds View District. <br /> <br />A discussion ensued regarding the Emergency Center and the Primer Tracer area located in <br />TCAAP. <br /> <br />B. Cooperative Agreement – County Road E Intersection <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka indicated that Ramsey County is requesting <br />partnering with the City regarding intersection improvements at Old Snelling Avenue and County <br />Road E/Lake Johanna Boulevard. The County would like to make the improvements in <br />conjunction with the City’s improvement project at this location and is suggesting a study be <br />performed regarding options. The County’s Cooperative Agreement was provided which spelled <br />out the City’s financial contribution to the study. <br /> <br />Ramsey County Planning Specialist Joe Lux indicated the County is considering a roundabout <br />at this location as the most feasible improvement. Currently there is a four-way stop at this <br />location. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant expressed concern over a roundabout and how it would affect traffic backup. <br /> <br />Mr. Lux stated that a roundabout would be the most efficient form of traffic management at this <br />location. He stated that a traffic signal, while better than a four-way stop, would be inefficient <br />most times throughout the day. He indicated that crash data also supports the fact that roundabouts <br />are more effective than four-way stops and signals. He indicated the City would be asked to <br />contribute 25% towards the cost of constructing the roundabout. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked if the County would build the roundabout and not charge the City <br />if the City does not provide consent. <br /> <br />Mr. Lux indicated that if the City does not provide consent for a roundabout at this location, the <br />County would not proceed with constructing a roundabout. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott asked about emissions as there would be less cars idling at a stop sign or <br />stoplight. <br /> <br />Mr. Lux indicated that studies have shown that is correct that emissions are reduced in a <br />roundabout situation. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes stated that while she did not initially support a roundabout, she does <br />support performing a study. <br />