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