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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JULY 20, 2020 8 Mayor Grant said he is not in favor of closing the intersection of Hamline and Snelling. Ms. Simer said when they have decided on the plan it will be put on their website and communicated to the Public Works Director. She anticipated that would be in the next couple of months. Ms. Barnes said they could follow up with the concerns and they can write up an official response. Mayor Grant stated that in 2018 or 2019 on Snelling and approximately E2 a pedestrian was hit and killed and pedestrians do use the road. Councilmember McClung asked for clarification on how Council will be notified of the decision and when it will go public. Ms. Simer said she would inform the Public Works Director and he can send an email to Council. Mayor Grant would appreciate the information before it becomes public. C. 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Finance Director Bauman said this is a continuation of the discussion from the June 15, 2020 work session. The projects included in the first year plan will flow through to the 2021 budget. Public Works is looking for guidance on the 2022 street projects so they can plan for them. Information for streets, parks and public safety have been scheduled out for 10 years to have a better understanding of cash flow. Finance Director Bauman wanted to touch on an update made to the plan and follow up on previous discussion items. The value of city streets at the top of page 2 of the 06/15/20 memo was incorrect. The calculation had been made using 57 miles of streets but the City is responsible for 29 miles. The value of the city streets and trails is closer to $60 million, not the $112 million noted in that memo. There is still a funding gap for the PIR Fund of approximately $400,000 per year. Second, there was much discussion regarding the separation of the Snelling Avenue road project (County Road E to Highway 51) and the round-a-bout. Staff has contacted Ramsey County about this and they did not object to the two projects being constructed under separate contracts. If a round-a-bout were to be completed in 2022, the City will have cash flow issues because it’s estimated that $470,000 of state aid will be needed for funding and the City will not be eligible for reimbursement until 2025 or later because of the advance taken in 2020. It’s anticipated that Ramsey County will have similar cash problems due to COVID-19. Next, there were some questions about 2020 capital activity and cash flow. 2020 information was added to the cash flow statements for the PIR, Equipment/Building Replacement and Public Safety Funds, and an updated project schedule was included based on direction from the March 9 council meeting. Finally, one project was added to the Equipment/Building Replacement Fund, the replacement of the City Hall roof which was added as a placeholder in 2025 in the amount of $150,000. Councilmember Holmes asked if the round-about-was going to be in 2022.