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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 5 Mr. Estochen reported as traffic volumes go down, the probability of a crash occurring with a flashing yellow arrow also goes down. He indicated it was then about managing the risk. He commented if 2% of the traffic was going through this intersection at 2:00 a.m. they had to determine if a managed green left arrow was required or if this could be completed on a flashing yellow arrow. Mayor Grant stated the entire community was hurting right now. He explained he was in favor of waiting at this intersection for one more minute in order to improve traffic safety for the entire community. He encouraged Ramsey County to be thorough with its study and stated he looked forward to hearing back from Ramsey County regarding this intersection in the future. Mr. Isaacson reported he understood the community was hurt and noted he was part of the community as well. 5. STAFF COMMENTS A. Transportation Update Public Works Director Swearingen reported the Lexington Avenue reconstruction project was now open to traffic for one lane north bound and one lane south bound. He stated this would continue as work continues as the County continues work on the southbound lanes. He encouraged residents with questions or concerns to contact Ramsey County for further information. Public Works Director Swearingen stated Ramsey County has closed New Brighton Road in both directions to replace a failing storm culvert. He reported the project should be completed and open to traffic by Monday, September 26. B. Clean Up Day Update City Administrator Perrault stated Clean Up Day will be held on Saturday, October 1 at Recycle Technologies (formerly Green Lights Recycling) in Blaine from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. He reported further information and coupons for the Clean Up Day was available on the City's website. C. Election Update Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk Hanson stated voting by absentee ballot was underway. She noted residents could vote by mail by visiting the Minnesota Secretary of State's website in order to apply for an absentee ballot. She explained residents could also contact the Ramsey County Elections Office to request an absentee ballot. If residents would like to vote in person, this could be done at the Ramsey County Library in Roseville or at the Ramsey County Elections Office in St. Paul and that additional locations would be available beginning November 1. She stated residents also had the option of voting at their designated polling place on Election Day, which was Tuesday, November 8. She encouraged people to visit the City's website for more information about elections or to call City Hall if they have questions.