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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — JUNE 21, 2021 <br />Mayor Grant asked if a right turn off the road is considered an access? <br />Mr. Widing responded that it would count as a partial access. <br />Mr. Widing said MnDOT has taken actions on Highway 51 regardless of the classification of the <br />roadway so this change would be acknowledging the classification as a Principal Arterial. <br />Mayor Grant wondered what MnDOT got from reclassifying the roads. <br />Mr. Widing said there would be consistency within the state network and across the country, and <br />they want to avoid such a wide variety of roads classified as Minor. Reclassification could <br />actually be more work and maintenance for MnDOT as it would be added to the national highway <br />system with higher standards. <br />Mayor Grant asked what would be the driving factor for the Council to issue a resolution. <br />Mr. Widing responded it would be administrative and acknowledging the road for what it is. <br />Councilmember Holden asked if there would be a change on how you could ask for funding. <br />Mr. Widing there wouldn't be a change to the funding mechanisms. <br />Councilmember Scott asked what would happen if one municipality along the roadway agreed to <br />reclassify but another did not? <br />Mr. Widing replied that if there wasn't consensus it would remain as Minor Arterial. <br />Councilmember Holden noted that Roseville has been allowed to have signal lights but in Arden <br />Hills they continue to limit access. Her fear is the Grey Fox/Red Fox exit will be taken away. <br />She asked if a trail is allowed alongside Principal Arterials and why there is a pedestrian crossing <br />allowed. <br />Mr. Widing said a Principal Arterial can have pedestrian accommodations. He felt there should <br />be something included in the roadway. He couldn't speak to the past actions taken on the <br />roadway. <br />Councilmember Holden asked who the discussion would take place with. <br />Mr. Widing replied that there should be an engagement period when a project comes up. He has <br />personally been meeting with cities to get their opinions on MnDOT's collaboration. <br />Councilmember Holmes felt there had been no collaboration with the State. She said she <br />wouldn't vote for a resolution. <br />Councilmember Holden said there is still a pedestrian crossing that goes over all four lanes of <br />traffic. Are pedestrians allowed on a Principal Arterial? <br />