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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — MARCH 21, 2022 4 Councilmember Scott discussed how parking spaces can be impacted in the winter months due to snow, but noted he supported this project moving forward. Councilmember Holmes thanked the applicant for their detailed presentation and for all of the information regarding parking and the access passes. She stated she did not have any problem with this project moving forward. Councilmember Holden indicated she supported this project moving forward. Mayor Grant commented he supported this concept and appreciated how this use would help incubate local small businesses in the community. He believed this concept had some exciting possibilities. Mr. Bonnie thanked the Council for their feedback and noted he would be moving forward with a site plan request. B. County Road E and Old Snelling Avenue Intersection Improvements SRF Project Director Brian Johnson introduced himself to the Council and explained he was the project engineer for the County Road E and Old Snelling Avenue intersection improvement project. He provided the Council with a presentation with updates on the project, noting another traffic study was completed. He discussed the virtual/neighborhood meetings that were held to gain public feedback for the roundabout concept. He indicated the neighboring business does not perceive an issue at this intersection. He commented further on the traffic numbers and reported a change was warranted. He reviewed the three types of intersections that were considered for this intersection noting the roundabout was the optimum option. Further discussion ensued regarding the capacity and proper location for the roundabout. He commented on the safety benefits of roundabouts and described how pedestrians are to make their way through a roundabout. The cost for the roundabout was then reviewed with the Council. Councilmember Holden asked if there would be any trail improvements with the roundabout. Mr. Johnson discussed the trail connectivity that could be completed with the roundabout. Councilmember Holden questioned how severe the crashes were at this intersection. Ramsey County Traffic Engineer Pat Corkle commented on the severity of the five crashes that occurred at this intersection noting all five involved property damage without injury. Councilmember Scott inquired if this would be a single lane roundabout. Mr. Johnson reported this was the case. Councilmember Radziej asked why the roundabout was pushed to the northwest when there was open space available to the southeast. Mr. Johnson stated the County was trying to minimize the impact on the park to the southeast and the utilities that were underground.