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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 2612020 3 B. COVID-19 Update City Administrator Perrault provided Council with a COVID-19 update. He encouraged residents to visit the City's website for the most current and up to date information regarding COVID-19. He reported the Minnesota Department of Health and CDC also had websites with current guidelines and recommendations. He explained the City of Arden Hills remains in a peacetime state of emergency and City Hall will remain closed until further notice. He indicated City staff remains operational and can be reached via phone or email. He explained the Stay at Home Order from the governor has been changed to a Stay Safe order. Information regarding the Stay Safe order was available on the State of Minnesota's website. He reminded the public about the sheriff s office COVID-19 help team, and gave their phone number 651-448-3 874. C. Transportation Update Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom reported project construction has begun on the I-3 5 W MNPAS S project. He stated bridge beams and decking work were being installed on the County Road I bridge. He reported grading work along the central portion of the corridor was being completed at this time and noise walls were being installed. He explained further information regarding the I-3 5W MNPAS S project was available on MnDOT's website. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom stated MnDOT conducted a virtual open house on May 19th for the temporary closure of the median at Snelling Avenue and Hamline Avenue. He reported additional comments or questions regarding this project can be submitted to MnDOT through May 31 t Councilmember Holden asked what the next process would be for the intersection at Snelling Avenue and Hamline Avenue. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom explained MnDOT would be taking in all of the comments through May 31 St. After that time, MnDOT would be making a recommendation to staff and this recommendation would be reviewed by the City Council. He indicated MnDOT holds the ultimate authority for making access decisions along their roadways. Councilmember Holden questioned if the City would be required to give municipal consent on this item. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom reported this access closure would not require municipal consent. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. April 27, 2020, Regular City Council B. April 30, 2020, Special City Council Work Session C. May 11, 2020, Regular City Council Councilmember Holden commented she had one correction to the May 11 th Regular City Council meeting minutes and this correction was provided to the City Clerk.