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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—APRIL 16, 2007 5 Councilmember Grant asked if Highway 10 is considered part of the off ramp and if so, is it part • of the Federal system. Mr. Jim Tolaas, Ramsey County, stated Highway 10 is part of the federal transportation system. A discussion on Highway 10 ensued. Councilmember Grant asked if the county had enough money to do the project. Mr. Tolaas replied the County has funding to do the work related to CSAH 96. Mr. Tolaas explained how federal money can be used for City and County road projects. Mayor Harpstead commented that the schedule is complicated. He discussed the timeline to complete the County Road H, Highway 10, and CSAH 96. A discussion ensued on the timeline and funding process. Mayor Harpstead stated the issue of the timeline is getting onto the Governors bonding bill for the Highway 10, and CSAH 96 project. City Administrator Wolfe stated the application deadline for the Governor's bonding bill is May 2007. • A discussion on 35W, 694 and Highway 10 ensued. Ms. Gen McJilton, RRLD/Ryan, stated that the resolution formalizing a design concept for County Road H, Highway 10, and CSAH 96 would begin the project in fall of 2008 and conclude the fall of 2009. She commented they are looking for available funding at the Federal, State, or County level and need a resolution that enables them to be reimbursed if the City is able to acquire additional funding from the federal or state government. A discussion on the County Road H, Highway 10, and CSAH 96 projects ensued. 2. Next Steps Mayor Harpstead recommended breaking the discussion into the two intersections. A discussion on how the resolution should be worded ensued. Mayor Harpstead commented the $20 million requested in the federal process is tied to a specific project (County Road H). He stated the City must come up with a 20%match of the total cost of the project; this is the 80/20 project match. He explained the concept of the 80/20 project match and understanding the funding timelines. The match could come from the state, county, Met • Council, or other sources.