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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – APRIL 19, 2021 4 Ramsey County Public Works Director Schoenecker explained as part of selecting the consultants for the corridor study, the County has two representatives from Arden Hills on the selection committee. These two individuals were David Swearingen and Jordan Horesch from HR Green. Councilmember Scott recommended the County take into consideration the extra pressure that would be placed on Lexington Avenue during the reconstruction project. Councilmember Holden asked when the road would be marked for this season. Ramsey County Public Works Director Schoenecker stated this would be completed after the spring sweeping. Councilmember Holden commented she believed Councilmember McClung’s question was never answered. She indicated the City needs a commitment from the County Commissioner to fight for the next step. Ramsey County Commissioner Frethem reported she was extremely committed to moving this project forward. She noted she met with an Arden Hills resident in February of 2020 who shared significant concerns about this issue. She indicated from that time, she has been in contact with the Public Works Director and state legislators. Councilmember McClung thanked Commissioner Frethem for her statement. He wanted to be assured that all parties come together with a goal that once the study was completed, that the City and County would move aggressively to fix the problems along the corridor once and for all. He explained this project impacted the safety off all those living in Arden Hills. He stated he looked forward to working with the County once the study was done. Mayor Grant commented there was a trail that crosses the street at County Road E up from the lake. He indicated he was told that crosswalk could not be painted this year. He noted the City hires the County to do its painting. He asked if this crosswalk was being rolled into this study. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen explained he discussed this matter with Scott Merrick. Further discussion ensued regarding the crosswalk at County Road E. Ramsey County Public Works Director Schoenecker requested he be allowed to follow up with Scott Merrick and noted he would report back to the City Administrator regarding this matter. Councilmember Holden recommended Ramsey County Commissioner Frethem make this crosswalk a priority. She stated she did not want peoples lives at risk this summer because the crosswalk was not painted. Ramsey County Commissioner Frethem stated she would follow up with the Council noting if there was a crosswalk that needs to be painted at this time, it should not be delayed because of the study.