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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 3 As an alternate they’ve also submitted a modified version with 1/3 of the Highway 96 frontage converted to decorative metal fencing, and have provided a cost analysis between the two versions. Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Director of Administration Kyle Mestad stated the modified version would increase the project budget by approximately $62,000. Their recommendation continues to be the black vinyl coated chain link fence, which will blend in well with the fencing currently in place. Councilmember Holden asked why it was on the top of the hill. Wold Architects Representative Joel Dunning explained that part of it is for plowing and snow storage, and a constructability issue of flatter ground. Councilmember Holden asked why they need the decorative fencing on the north. Mr. Dunning said the fencing adds multiple layers of security, and there will be fence built to connect to the adjacent fencing with a gate. Councilmember Holmes thought the chain link would blend in with the National Guard fence. Councilmember Radziej said if you change fencing it will catch your eye, where you wouldn’t notice it as much if it were all the same. Councilmember Scott thought the chain link would be less obtrusive than the decorative fence. He was OK with the chain link fence without the extra decorative fence added. Mayor Grant was also OK with the original design for $280,000. Councilmember Holden said she would prefer the decorative fence. C. Lake Johanna Blvd Roadway and Trail Design Study Discussion Ramsey County Senior Transportation Planner Scott Mareck said study was done cooperatively with the City, that was initiated in early summer 2021. There is significant bicycle and pedestrian traffic in the corridor and currently has no sidewalk or separated trail. The purpose of the study was to identify design concepts that could safely and adequately accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists today and into the future. Mr. Mareck explained the landscape of the corridor. The study looked at trail options on both sides of the road. The concept plan has 11 foot lanes, a two foot gutter, six foot boulevard and 10 foot trail. The boulevard wouldn’t have to be grass, it could be concrete but that would be an additional cost. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen mentioned that the more impervious surface they add the more water treatment they would need. The lane width and curb configuration is like what they just installed on Old Snelling.