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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — DECEMBER 20, 2021 3 Mr. Corkle replied that the numbers were very preliminary, but maintenance like lighting, relamping, controller boxes etc. all factor into the cost for signal lights. Most roundabouts are concrete which adds to their long term cost, along with approaches to the intersection. Ms. Lundquist added they will have to pay Lindey's to close their access. Mayor Grant suggested if the roundabout is chosen that they don't plant trees in the middle of it, obstructing views. Ms. Lundquist said there would be a short wall so motorists don't drive through the roundabout. Councilmember Scott felt the roundabout was the most logical solution for the intersection. Mr. Corkle added that after public input they can look more closely at costs. B. Feasibility Study — Proposed Trail from Lake Valentine Road to CR-96 Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated the he was asked to look back at the previous feasibility study which he attached. That study was Highway 51 along Old Snelling and Old Highway 10 to County Road 96. The information will need to be updated along Old Highway 10 from Lake Valentine Road to County Road 96. The section of trail would be eligible for a 50/50 cost -share with Ramsey County. Their new policy states that the County will have ownership of trails along County roads; the City would maintain them but the County would take on responsibility of reconstruction and replacement at full cost. Crack filling, crack sealing, spot sealing, minor patching, etc. would be the City's responsibility. Geotechnical samples would be taken from where the trail is proposed. It appears the trail will be on the west side. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said HR Green has a grant specialist that is currently trying to get a Safe Routes to School grant for the City. He recommends using them to update the study. The goal would be to find grant money for when the road is reconstructed in 2023, or for a future trail. Councilmember Holmes asked it the trail could be similar to what they are doing on Old Snelling with curb. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said a study will look at the right-of-way and topography to make a determination. If there is opportunity for a separated trail they could also do that. After further discussion Mayor Grant directed staff to move forward with HR Green and to have the item on a future agenda for formal approval. C. Pedestrian Crossing at County Road F and Hamline Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said there was correspondence between a resident, the City and Ramsey County. The resident is concerned about unsafe pedestrian conditions at the intersection of Hamline Avenue and County Road F. The resident felt the