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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — JANUARY 21, 2020 4 G. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Discussion Councilmember Holden asked to clarify the wording that density may be increased by 100%. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla said the maximum density would be 24 units per acre. The wording meets the Met Council standards. Council agreed the wording was acceptable. H. Ramsey County Cooperative Agreement and Right -of -Way Agreement Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom noted there are two agreements to consider. The first is for Lexington Avenue right of way acquisition associated with the Lexington Avenue improvement project. There are an estimated 30,284 square feet of temporary and permanent easements. The agreement applies Ramsey County's cost sharing policy of 50% city funding. The County previously estimated the City's right of way cost at $66,000. The proposed agreement shows the City's right of way cost share would be $228,000. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom stated that in 2018 the City and County entered into a cooperative agreement to conduct an intersection control evaluation for County Road E and Snelling Avenue North. The intersection does not meet traffic signal warrants, the report recommended a single lane roundabout. The cooperative agreement would be for design costs only, not for construction. The current cost estimate is $1.8 million which includes the roadway improvements, water and sanitary sewer replacements, with approximately $1.2 million being County costs. There would time for more public engagement during the design process. Councilmember Holmes asked if the traffic study was good. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom said he thought it was good, well prepared and thorough. After further discussion, it was decided to move forward with the Lexington Avenue right of way acquisition agreement, but have more discussion in the future regarding County Road E and Snelling Avenue North. I. Senior Engineering Technician Position Discussion City Administrator Perrault reported that the Personnel Committee was recommending the Council consider upgrading the Senior Engineer Technician position to Assistant City Engineer. Mayor Grant indicated that the step to start the position at should be discussed. City Administrator Perrault clarified that Senior Engineer Technician Swearingen is currently an hourly employee and had approximately 145 hours of overtime which equated to an additional $9000 in pay. The current job description required a PE, that could be removed or left as a future requirement. Mr. Swearingen is testing for the PE in the fall, so step increases could be tied to him passing the test.