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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — DECEMBER 12, 2022 3 Councilmember Holmes anticipated once TCAAP develops this intersection would become more busy. She stated because this was such a large expense, she supported the new City Council making a decision on this improvement project. Councilmember Holden indicated there were a lot of residents that were very upset about this project and how they would be impacted by the roundabout construction. She stated she was concerned with how the adjacent neighbors would be able to get out of their driveways if a roundabout were constructed. Councilmember Radziej reported he did not support the roundabout initially. He stated if this project were to move forward, he suggested the project be bonded. Mayor Grant commented the proposed cost increase has pushed this project over the top. Councilmember Holden questioned how the project costs could have come in so wrong for the County. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated the roundabout would change the way Lindey's uses their parking lot which leads to the extra expense. He discussed how delivery trucks make drop offs at Lindey's currently versus how they would make drop offs with a roundabout. The parking lot would have to be redesigned to handle trucking over the entire pavement and the ADA parking stalls would have to move. Because these changes are due to the project, the City and County per Ramsey County's policy, would split the costs 50150. He reported the estimated amounts given by Ramsey County were a worst case scenario and noted the City would only pay for actual construction expenses. Councilmember Holmes asked what would happen if the City Council took action on this item in January sometime instead of December 19. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported the engineering consultant was at a standstill with the design until they receive clear direction that the project was moving forward. He explained Ramsey County was waiting to see if they should continue with expenses. Mayor Grant questioned what would happen if the project were delayed to 2024. Councilmember Radziej anticipated the project would have to be redesigned because standards change so much from year to year. Councilmember Scott encouraged the City Council to consider what the cost of waiting would be, as project costs may continue to rise. Mayor Grant supported the next City Council weighing in on this project. Councilmember Radziej stated he supported this recommendation. Councilmember Holden and Councilmember Holmes agreed the project should be addressed by the new City Council.