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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—OCTOBER 25, 2021 3 houses. Further comment was provided regarding intersection improvements that would be made through the project and information was provided on how the project would be funded. Councilmember Holden requested further information regarding the regional trail. She questioned how wide the sidewalk would be. Mr. Weser explained the County was studying a regional trail through this area because the roadway was being reconstructed. He reported this may or may not be a regional trail in the future. He anticipated the sidewalk would be six feet wide. Joey Lundquist, Ramsey County Project Manager, stated she was new to the County. She understood there was a parks and trails group with the County that was deciding which trails were on certain sides of the street. Councilmember Holden questioned how long northbound Lexington Avenue would be closed. She reported this was the only route Arden Hills residents can use to access eastbound I-694. She requested one lane remain open to allow for access to I-694 east. Mr. Weser stated due to the pavement improvements needed near the railroad a full road closure was needed. He anticipated the road closure would be for two weeks. Mayor Grant discussed how traffic would have to be rerouted in order to allow residents to get to I-694. Councilmember Holmes indicated this was the third major road project that has been completed on Lexington Avenue in the last 10 years. She questioned why these projects can't be more coordinated. Ms. Lundquist commented she was not aware of the history but noted some projects may have been completed for utilities while others were minor resurfacing. She explained the proposed project was quite major. Councilmember Holmes discussed how disruptive these projects were for Arden Hills residents and business owners. She encouraged the County to pool its funding in the future in order to limit the number of projects in the future. Councilmember Holden feared that local businesses would be further impacted by the proposed road closures. Ms. Lundquist encouraged local business owners to attend an upcoming open house in order to understand how traffic would be routed through the project so they can let their patrons know how to get to their business. Mayor Grant asked if the County would be taking comments from local businesses at the upcoming open house. Ms. Lundquist commented mostly the County has been providing information on the project.