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ARDEN HELLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 5 Mr. Johnson said he did not have this figure off the top of his head but would speak with their traffic folks and provide a follow-up report. City Administrator Perrault asked about the grading for this location. A discussion ensued about the ICE report and various traffic impacts in the area during prior construction projects in the area. Councilmember Scott asked how difficult it would be if the City would want to expand the roundabout to a double lane 20 to 30 years later. Mr. Johnson said that a single lane roundabout has a lot of capacity and he did not know that this area would ever need a double lane, since the area is so built up already. Ms. Lundquist stated there are other cities that had double lane roundabouts that have converted back to a single lane because they work better. Councilmember Holmes asked if Ramsey County said that if the City does not pursue a roundabout now, it would never get one. Ms. Lundquist confirmed that it could be quite a number of years before the County would come back to any kind of improvements at this intersection. Councilmember Holmes stated these are the two reasons to do this project now — to use the available MSA funds and if the City does not do this now, it will not get done. Mayor Grant said that and the watermain can be addressed at this time. Mayor Grant asked Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen if the watermain in this area would need to be addressed at some point, regardless. He also used the example of when the TCAAP project moves forward. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated yes, this section of watermain would need to be addressed at some point whether a stop light or roundabout project takes place at this location, or when the TCAAP project moves forward. He agreed that as it currently stands today, this section of watermain is redundant. Mayor Grant stated the City would like to move forward with option 2. A short discussion ensued regarding the October 6th open house and public engagement. 2. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES None.