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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MARCH 19, 2018 2 <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 /> Representative Jessup stated there is a plan to conduct outside audits of the schools in the <br /> Mounds View District. <br /> A discussion ensued regarding the Emergency Center and the Primer Tracer area located in <br /> TCAAP. <br /> B. Cooperative Agreement—County Road E Intersection <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/La 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 /> 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 /> Mayor Grant expressed concern over a roundabout and how it would affect traffic backup. <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 /> Councilmember Holden asked if the County would build the roundabout and not charge the City <br /> if the City does not provide consent. <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 /> Councilmember Scott asked about emissions as there would be less cars idling at a stop sign or <br /> stoplight. <br /> Mr. Lux indicated that studies have shown that is correct that emissions are reduced in a <br /> roundabout situation. <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated that while she did not initially support a roundabout, she does <br /> support performing a study. <br />