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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 23, 2022 4 <br /> None. <br /> 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> None. <br /> 10. NEW BUSINESS <br /> A. Resolution 2022-034 Approving Municipal Support For The Old Snelling <br /> Avenue North And County Road E/Lake Johanna Boulevard Intersection <br /> Improvements <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated On March 21, 2022, at the Work <br /> Session, Council discussed the results of the open-house and public survey for the intersection of <br /> County Rd E and Old Snelling Ave. Ramsey County and the engineering consultant, SRF, <br /> presented and made the recommendation to design a roundabout improvement. At this stage of the <br /> planning and design process, the estimated costs for construction of the roundabout will range <br /> from $1,200,00 to $1,800,000. The City would pay 25% for the south-leg of the intersection (Old <br /> Snelling)plus the watermain and sanitary sewer improvements. <br /> Brian Johnson, SRF, discussed the proposed roundabout in further detail and noted the public <br /> engagement events that were held in recent months. He reported more roundabout educational <br /> materials have been posted to the County's website. He stated it had been determined a single lane <br /> roundabout would be the best option for this intersection. He commented further on the <br /> roundabout project and requested Council offer their support for the roundabout improvement at <br /> the intersection of County Road E and Old Snelling Avenue. <br /> Councilmember Holden requested further information regarding pedestrian safety. <br /> Mr. Johnson, described how pedestrians would navigate through the roundabout, noting <br /> pedestrians would only have to deal with traffic coming from one direction. He noted cars are <br /> supposed to yield to pedestrians. <br /> Councilmember Holden expressed frustration with the fact the County would no be installing a <br /> trail in this area. <br /> Mr. Johnson indicated the roundabout would be graded to connect to trails on both sides of Lake <br /> Johanna Boulevard. <br /> Joey Lindquist, Ramsey County, explained County staff had submitted grant requests to assist <br /> with future trail connections. <br /> Councilmember Holden expressed concern with the fact Lake Johanna Boulevard with be made <br /> more narrow and the shoulder would be eliminated which meant the students from Bethel <br /> University would not have a place to be when walking from campus to the Lake Johanna. <br /> Further discussion ensued regarding the trails and sidewalks that would be constructed around this <br /> intersection. <br />