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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JANUARY 3, 2023 3 <br /> <br />Mr. Johnson commented on how a roundabout would require delivery trucks to move through <br />the Lindey’s parking lot for all future deliveries, which required the parking lot to be redesigned. <br /> <br />Councilmember Fabel inquired why a truck could not pull into the remaining driveway and then <br />back in. <br /> <br />Mr. Johnson stated he was uncertain if trucks could make this maneuver. He commented on the <br />turning radius that was required for semitrucks and fire trucks. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant noted how the parking lot would have to be upgraded to support a semitruck for <br />the delivery area. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained the estimates for the parking lot <br />were a worst case scenario and reported the City’s cost could be reduced if the soils under the <br />parking lot were better than anticipated. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden questioned when Lake Johanna Boulevard would be redone by the <br />County. <br /> <br />Mr. Johnson indicated this roadway would be redone in 2028. He commented on the sidewalk <br />project that would be completed in conjunction with the roundabout project. <br /> <br />Councilmember Monson asked when the pavement at this intersection would have to be <br />replaced if the roundabout did not move forward. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen estimated the roadway would have to be <br />milled and overlaid in the next three years because the pavement was in poor condition. <br /> <br />Mr. Johnson discussed how the project would be staged and noted the project would take all <br />summer long. He reported it was the County’s hope to begin this project early in order to have the <br />intersection reopened before school starts. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant questioned if Lexington Avenue would take another construction season to <br />complete. <br /> <br />Mr. Johnson stated it was his understanding Lexington Avenue would be completed early this <br />summer. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked if insurance would cover any damage to the Lindey’s building, if <br />it occurred. <br /> <br />Mr. Johnson explained Lindey’s would have to hire a contractor for the work on their site noting <br />the County would be responsible for the work up to the right of way line. <br /> <br />Councilmember Monson recommended the City have an agreement in place that controls the <br />scope of the project for the Lindey’s property. <br />