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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 3 <br /> <br />City Administrator Perrault provided the Council with an update on how the City was <br />responding to COVID-19. He encouraged residents to visit the City’s website for the most current <br />and up to date information regarding COVID-19. He reported the Minnesota Department of <br />Health and CDC also had websites with current guidelines and recommendations. He explained <br />City Hall remains closed until further notice. He indicated City staff remains operational and can <br />be reached via phone or email. He reported the City Council established a small business <br />emergency assistance grant program noting this program was funded by CARES Act funds. He <br />explained the Council would be considering an extension to this program later in this meeting. <br /> <br />B. Transportation Update <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom reported Ramsey County would be closing <br />New Brighton Road between 1st Street SW and Thom Drive on Monday, October 5 to replace two <br />culverts. He estimated the work would be completed in a week. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom provided the Council with an update on the I- <br />35W MNPASS project. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom explained the City received an official <br />decision letter from MnDOT notifying the City that MnDOT would be modifying access at two <br />intersections along Highway 51. He stated MnDOT would be permanently closing the center <br />median on Snelling Avenue at Hamline Avenue. He indicated MnDOT would also permanently <br />restrict eastbound traffic on Glenhill Road from making left turns onto northbound Snelling <br />Avenue. He explained notifications would be sent to residents along Glenhill Road. He <br />encouraged residents with questions to check the City’s website for further information. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden noted signs were already posted on Glenhill Road stating this roadway <br />would be closed on October 5. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung asked if the City has had anymore discussion with Ramsey County <br />regarding the status of the Lexington Avenue project. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom indicated he has had discussions with <br />Ramsey County staff and no firm decision has been made. At this time, he was under the <br />impression that this project would shift to 2022. <br /> <br />6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> <br />A. August 24, 2020, Special City Council Executive Session (Closed) <br />B. August 24, 2020, Regular City Council <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes explained she communicated to staff a minor change to the August 24 <br />Regular City Council minutes on Page 4. <br /> <br />MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a <br />motion to approve the August 24, 2020, Special City Council Executive Work <br />Session (Closed) meeting minutes; and August 24, 2020, Regular City Council