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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 26, 2021 10 Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 9:09 p.m. Lynda Hanni, 4211 Shirley Lane N in Shoreview, stated her concerns with this project was that the traffic study was completed in February of 2021 during the COVID timeframe. She explained she traveled this roadway every day and she feared that the traffic levels were not accurate. She encouraged the City to take this into consideration. Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 9:12 p.m. 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution 2021-025 Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans and Specifications – Snelling Avenue N and County Road E Street and Utility Improvement Project Interim Public Works Director Swearingen stated following the public hearing under agenda item No. 9A, the next step in the project delivery process is to approve a Resolution ordering the improvements and the preparation of plans and specification for the Snelling Avenue North and County Road E Improvements Project. The Resolution would order the improvements and plans in accordance with the recommendations provided in the project feasibility report. The Council must formally decide on the Alternative within Area 1 to move forward with design, in which, this decision will be inserted into the Resolution. Upon approval of the resolution, a Request for Proposals (RFP) for producing project design plans and specifications will go out to respected consulting firms whom have recently completed successful projects with the City of Arden Hills. Mayor Grant asked if staff looked at other options for Area 1. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen explained two options were included within the feasibility report and noted both met MSA standards. He commented further on the improvements that would have to be completed in order to comply with MSA requirements. He was of the opinion that other options were considered within the feasibility study, but noted the two most feasible options were presented to the Council. Councilmember Holden discussed the option provided by Mr. Larson and asked if the City could request a variance to the MSA standards. She indicated she would be willing to postpone action on this item if this were the case. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen indicated MSA does allow variances. He reported he was not experienced enough to understand what type of variances they do and do not allow. He stated he would have to communicate with State Aid representatives for clarification on this matter. Mayor Grant noted Mr. Larson’s commented were provided to the Council in Appendix J. Councilmember Holden stated without knowing what MSA would waive, she questioned if the City could narrow the roadway with a curb and trail.