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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—APRIL 16, 2007 4 <br /> Mayor Harpstead stated he would pass on signage, but would like to know about structured <br /> parking/parking ramps in TCAAP. • <br /> Mayor Harpstead stated he would like to know how Arden Hills compares to other communities. <br /> Mr. Leatherman stated that he will be submitting a sample survey to the City for further review <br /> within the next two or three weeks. <br /> 4. Public Works Updates <br /> A. Highway 10/CSAH 96 <br /> City Administrator Michelle Wolfe presented a recap of staff activities to date including the <br /> recent public meeting. She asked Council members for their observations and input regarding <br /> the resident comments. <br /> Councilmember McClung stated he received comments on the proposed improvements to <br /> Highway 10 and CSAH 96. <br /> Councilmember Holmes commented it is causing Council to reconsider its actions. <br /> Councilmember Grant stated that most people he talked to were concerned about what would <br /> happen to Hamline Avenue. He stated others were surprised that the Highway 10 and CSAH 96 <br /> discussion were being proposed as a diamond north of Highway 10 and CSAH 96 rather than the <br /> 10/96 overpass. He stated the general concerns were about noise on Highway 10. • <br /> Councilmember Holden stated she has received calls concerning the manufactured housing <br /> community. She stated there are problems with people getting out of TCAAP and having to <br /> drive through TCAAP to get to Highway 10. <br /> City Planner Lehnhoff replied it was a concern with the residents, including compensation if they <br /> are required to move. <br /> A discussion on the options for Highways 10 and CSAH 96 ensued. <br /> 1. Financing Strategy Update <br /> Mayor Harpstead stated he and City Administrator Wolfe attended a meeting to discuss funding <br /> strategies for the County Road H interchange project as well as the Highway 10 and CSAH 96 <br /> project. He stated the developer has contracted with a lobbying firm. He commented that the <br /> County Road H intersection is in a committee bill presented by Representative Jim Oberstar. <br /> Mayor Harpstead stated that the question is how to create similar momentum for the Highway 10 <br /> and CSAH 96 intersection project as well as building bridges with the County, State and local <br /> representatives. He stated that because of nature of the two intersections, County Road H fits <br /> into the Federal Funding procedure. He commented that there could be special earmarks for <br /> Highway 10 and CSAH 96. He commented that it would be a good idea to bring all the • <br /> transportation stakeholders together to discuss what could be done. <br />