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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 4 Mr. Estochen commented the intersection at Highway 96 and Old Snelling was operated by Ramsey County. Councilmember Holden encouraged Ramsey County to consider all of the events that occur at the school which increases the amount of traffic using this intersection. She suggested Ramsey County speak with the school about timing for this signal in order to improve traffic safety. Mr. Isaacson stated he has had conversations with the school. Councilmember Holmes commented on how the first accident at this intersection occurred when it was dark. She noted the girls were turning left and the car that hit them was traveling 80 miles per hour. She believed turning off the flashing yellow arrow from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday would not work. She recommended the flashing yellow arrow be turned off completely. Mayor Grant discussed how there would be increased traffic in this area once development occurs at Rice Creek Commons. He encouraged Ramsey County to take this into consideration when completing their evaluation on this intersection. He stated this was a dangerous intersection and it was dangerous all day long. Councilmember Holden recommended Ramsey County take into consideration the amount of school traffic that was using this intersection every day of the week, because events occur at the school on the weekends and after regular school hours. She stated she was disappointed that the Ramsey County Commissioner was not in attendance. She asked if she had been providing any direction or insight on this intersection. Mr. Isaacson explained he understood where the City Council was coming. However, he noted he did not believe the City Council wanted Ramsey County rushing through the evaluation process. He stated it was his job to be deliberate and thoughtful when making infrastructure changes. He reported he has been in close contract with the Ramsey County Commissioner for this area to discuss the plan for the area. Councilmember Holden indicated she would rather give up a minute of her life at this intersection than to lose another life at the flashing left arrow. Councilmember Radziej thanked Ramsey County for acting quickly to address the concerns of the City at this intersection. He stated he looked forward to learning more from Ramsey County once their evaluation was completed. Councilmember Scott thanked Mr. Isaacson and Mr. Estochen for attending this meeting and for speaking to the public regarding this intersection. He encouraged Ramsey County to seek a solution that was out of the norm in order to improve safety at this intersection. Mayor Grant asked what would keep Ramsey County from turning off the flashing yellow arrow all day long.