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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 26, 2021 6 Amy Hoffman, 3500 Glen Arden Road, stated she supported Option 1. She encouraged the Council to create a safe pedestrian safe for the pedestrians that live in this area. She indicated this roadway needs a curb separated trail and suggested the Council have a solution mindset to get this project done. Stephen Nelson, 3475 Siems Court, asked if this was the correct time to talk about the roundabout. Mayor Grant reported now would be the correct time. Mr. Nelson explained a trail was necessary along this roadway but recommended the City work within the current footprint of the roadway. He commented he saw no advantages to pursuing a roundabout and noted it would be difficult for pedestrians to cross to cross the roundabout. He indicated the roundabout was quite costly and he recommended the four-way stop remain in place. He believed the real problem was the street lights at McDonald’s which created backups. He encouraged the City to save the money and not pursue the roundabout. Todd Mueller, 1429 Lametti Lane, asked if the City would reconsider how the turn lane along Highway 51 at Old Snelling Avenue was laid out within this project. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen reported this particular turn lane was within MNDOT right of way and was not included in these improvements. Mr. Mueller encouraged the City to speak to the State about the layout of this turn lane. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen explained MNDOT was consider improvements for the Highway 51 corridor and noted he could bring this concern to their attention. Mr. Mueller commented the proposed trail would benefit so many people in the neighborhood. He questioned if there would there ever be a connection along Highway 51 to provide a loop around the lake. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen commented the PTRC has contacted Roseville and MNDOT regarding this trail connection. He noted preliminary discussions were being held. Christy Jacob, 4192 Arden Place W, stated she supported Option 1 or any solution focused option that would include a trail. She explained she had children that liked to ride their bikes and she would like to see a trail for safety purposes. Jill King, 1483 Bussard Court, reported she moved to Arden Hills in 2010. She discussed how many young people have moved into her neighborhood over the years and believed that the proposed trail was extremely pivotal for safety reasons. She commented on how much more her children have been biking since COVID happened, because the level of traffic on the streets was lower. She stated she would love for her children to be able to experience all of Arden Hills, but this was being hindered due to the lack of a trail along Old Snelling Avenue. She encouraged the City to pursue more than two options in order to find the best and most affordable solution for the City. She commented further on the benefit of having a complete route around Lake Johanna.