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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 4 Ms. Lundquist said they can coordinate the two projects and work together regarding closures. Mr. Johnson stated that the various stages of constructing the roundabout and opening lanes throughout the process would help with this issue. A short discussion ensued regarding the project on Snelling Avenue to Highway 96. It was noted this is set to be a mill and overlay project and should not take long to complete. Councilmember Holden stated she would rather spend the $100,000 if it means the project can be completed more quickly. Mayor Grant requested clarification on how additional costs would be split. Ms. Lundquist indicated the additional costs would be shared and split in the same manner. A discussion ensued regarding option two, which is constructing a partial bypass, and how the intersection would function over the course of the project's construction should a bypass be built. A discussion ensued regarding option three, which includes temporary stages of closures. Ms. Lundquist stated that right-of-way work and temporary easements would be addressed in January of 2023 and the bidding process takes about a month. She said a contractor could be on board by the end of March. A short discussion ensued about the fact that some utility work can be performed before construction is fully underway, but some must wait until that time. Ms. Lundquist said they would like this project to be completed before school starts in the fall and that since she writes the contracts, she can include dates for the various stages of completion. The Council indicated that construction hours can be extended to allow additional working hours above what is allowed in ordinance. Mayor Grant asked about MSA dollars for this project. A discussion ensued about how MSA funding functions in general. A discussion ensued about ARPA funding and other projects in general. Mayor Grant reiterated that capacity at the intersection is an issue. He asked if the intersection can accommodate the traffic levels during the PM hours. Mr. Johnson said the traffic study shows this intersection meets warrants for a traffic signal but that a roundabout would be more effective. A roundabout would have more capacity. Mayor Grant asked that they quantify how much more capacity the city is gaining by installing a roundabout. He asked what percentage is the City buying.