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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 27, 2020 5 <br /> <br />traffic would disrupt traffic flow. Ms. Mohlenhoff expressed concern with the undersized parent <br />drop off area and encouraged the City to assist the school district with improving the safety of this <br />roadway for all residents of Arden Hills. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla read a comment from Elizabeth <br />Garski at 1795 Lake Valentine Road stating the resident was happy a traffic study had been <br />completed and recommended improvements along Lake Valentine Road. Ms. Garski feared that <br />too many signs and flashing lights would be distracting. Ms. Garski hoped the centralized <br />pedestrian crossing would be a big improvement. Ms. Garski suggested the parent drop off area <br />be placed in a different area because the current location was causing backups all the way to I- <br />35W. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla read a comment from Emelia Rogers <br />stating she supported the proposed changes. Ms. Rogers believed for the safety of the students <br />and residents that live on the road she recommended the City Council approve the proposed <br />improvements. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung asked if more than just signage can be done to discourage parent <br />drop-offs and pickups where they should not be taking place. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom stated this matter was discussed by the <br />Planning Commission and staff was directed to identify signage that could be posted stating “No <br />Drop Off” to be added to the “No Parking” signs. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung questioned when negotiations between the school district and the <br />State would be completed for the entrance to the bus parking lot. He inquired what would happen <br />if the school district was not able to obtain a portion of land from the State. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla explained this has been discussed <br />with the school district and the fall back would be to construct the entrance on property owned by <br />the school district at a length shorter than originally proposed. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung asked if a condition should be added to state: If the acquisition of the <br />State land falls through the City will require the school district to move the entrance to the far <br />west on school district land. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom supported the Council adding this condition. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the land acquisition negotiations. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant questioned if there was a sidewalk on the north side of the roadway all the way <br />down to Janet Court. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported this was included in the <br />original PUD. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:46 p.m.