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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — September 9, 2019 2 HRGreen Representative Horejsi noted the southeast quadrant of Wyncrest would have a new ramp and be ready for future sidewalk. There is no sidewalk on Wyncrest at the present time. Councilmember Holmes said the biggest complaint residents have are in regards to the turn lanes in the middle of Hamline Avenue. HRGreen Representative Horejsi said the pedestrian refuge is essentially a median and cars will no longer be able to drive down the center of Hamline. Councilmember McClung said Ramsey County did basically the same thing on Larpenteur Avenue, except that Arden Hills' will be raised. HRGreen Representative Horejsi indicated that when drivers see a curb on both sides of them, they will typically automatically slow down. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom mentioned that during the original discussion in January there was talk about rectangular rapid flashing beacon. He stated that Ramsey County has a standard threshold of 20 pedestrians per hour on County roadways and will not allow a flashing beacon at either of these locations. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom explained that Ramsey County has an annual solicitation asking for projects that cities would like financial help with in the coming year. This typically happens in November, but Ramsey County supports this project and are willing to open for an application from Arden Hills in October. He indicated that if this project were to be selected, Ramsey County would participate in 50% of the project costs. The total project cost estimate is around $1101000. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom discussed the retaining walls on the north and south sides of Indian Oaks Trail which are approximately four to seven feet tall and crumbling. There are areas of the wall in which nearly 50% of the block has disintegrated. To be efficient in delivering projects at a low cost, he is recommending the project be bundled with the crosswalk project. Mayor Grant asked if the Department of Corrections could install the retaining wall. Councilmember Holmes asked why the homeowner wouldn't pay for the wall. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom responded that this does not appear to be a landscaping feature installed by the homeowner, rather a feature installed by Ramsey County to allow the roadway to expand and have sidewalks installed. Councilmember Scott noted the walls were there when he moved into the area 23 years ago. Further discussion ensued regarding the wall and type of material used. City Administrator Perrault said if the Council is comfortable to put the crosswalk project off until the spring of 2020, staff will investigate ramping up other projects for economy of scale and