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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JANUARY 9, 2023 19 Councilmember Monson clarified the funding for this project would be a separate decision made by the Council at a future meeting, should this project move forward. Councilmember Holden stated this was correct. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained staff has put the process in place to request MSA funding. Councilmember Fabel reported with the new facts in place regarding the Lindey's parking lot the Council must consider the incremental benefit of having a roundabout versus not having a roundabout. He indicated the new Councilmembers have not had a chance to consider this matter. He supported the Council further considering this matter at a future work session. MOTION: Councilmember Fabel moved a motion to table action on the Ramsey County Cooperative Agreement to the January 17, 2023 City Council Work Session. Councilmember Monson asked if the County would make any other recommendation for this intersection, besides a roundabout. Mr. Mazzitello stated after completing two intersection evaluation studies, both pointed to the same solution, which was a roundabout. Joey Lindquist, Project Engineer for Ramsey County, indicated both of the ICE reports showed a roundabout being the most efficient solution for this intersection for all times of the day. Councilmember Monson reported it was her understanding that there has been minimal crashes at this intersection and safety was not the underlying factor for making improvements at this intersection. Ms. Lindquist stated this was correct. Mr. Mazzitello indicated the project was being necessitated for address a congestion period. He explained the roundabout was the most efficient and least intrusive option for an intersection improvement, according to the intersection study. Councilmember Holden asked what additional information the Council needed if this item were tabled to a fixture work session. Councilmember Monson stated she had sufficient information regarding this matter. Councilmember Fabel withdrew his motion to table action on this item. Mayor Grant called the question.