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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 3 <br />Mr. Estochen commented that MNDOT makes recommendations regarding flashing yellow <br />arrows based on national standards and studies. He stated the amount of vehicles making a left <br />turn was also considered. <br />Mayor Grant asked if there was adequate queuing in the left turn lane. <br />Mr. Estochen reported there was adequate queuing in the left turn lane for most operations. He <br />noted there was some flexibility to adjust the timing for the signal for a longer green arrow. He <br />indicated it was all about balancing the operations. <br />Mr. Isaacson stated this was part of the evaluation that Ramsey County staff would be further <br />investigating. <br />Mayor Grant questioned if the location of the traffic signals was being reviewed by Ramsey <br />County. <br />Mr. Estochen indicated this would be reexamined. <br />Mr. Isaacson explained some physical changes were relatively easily made and others were more <br />complicated and would take more time. He stated as Ramsey County evaluates this intersection <br />they would be looking at what were long term ideas versus what can be done in the short term. <br />Mayor Grant reported the safety of citizens was a high priority for the City Council. He <br />questioned how long Ramsey County would be evaluating this intersection and inquired if <br />Ramsey County would be willing to present the evaluation to the City upon completion. <br />Mr. Isaacson stated he does not have an exact timeframe and noted he would be willing to report <br />back to the City Council when it was complete. <br />Councilmember Holden asked if the only change that was made to the intersection, at this time, <br />was that the flashing yellow arrow had been shut off from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. <br />Mr. Isaacson reported this was the case. <br />Councilmember Holden stated when the girls were killed in 2016, the City was told by the <br />County there would be a criminal investigation. She inquired if there had been an investigation on <br />this intersection in between the fatal accidents. She commented there have been many other <br />accidents at this dangerous intersection. <br />Mr. Estochen explained Ramsey County evaluates the performance of 1,500 intersections each <br />year. He reported the whole system is evaluated along with individual details such as crash <br />performance. <br />Councilmember Holden questioned who was responsible for the timing or phasing for this <br />intersection, the County or MNDOT. <br />