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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — MARCH 20, 2023 6 Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said there is about a six to eight foot shoulder with a fog line. The shoulder is crumbling, but it will be freshly paved after this year. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated that if no funding was received on the Lake Johanna Boulevard trail, Ramsey County wouldn't go forward with the project. Councilmember Monson felt the amount for Old Highway 10 is low. She wondered if the County didn't get as much funding as they expect if the City still be committed to the remaining amount? Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said they could set an "up to" amount and he can discuss with Ramsey County. He noted that the Lake Johanna Trail is still in the concept design phase, and the numbers are more sound on the HR Green report for Old Snelling. Councilmember Fabel would like feedback from the PTRC to see what they feel is a higher priority. Councilmember Holden noted that a lot of students take Old Highway 10 to the high school, it also connects to regional trails. It has a higher speed limit and kids are driving and riding their bikes there, while Lake Johanna Boulevard has a lower speed limit. Councilmember Rousseau said the high school and college cross country teams run on Lake Johanna Boulevard so she is leaning toward that trail. Councilmember Holden said they jog on Old Highway 10 as well. Councilmember Monson thought they should pursue both trails with the Met Council and continue getting Old Highway 10 shovel ready. Mayor Grant asked if they want to get Old Highway 10 shovel ready, and they have until July 31 to make the decision about Lake Johanna. Councilmember Rousseau asked if there was a typical time that they would get an update from the Finance Director about the budget. City Administrator Perrault said they will get a quarterly budget year to date report, and they will start talking about the CIP in May or June with current year to date projections. Councilmember Holden suggested they also apply for Safe Routes to School grant. Councilmember Monson said she would support the Lake Johanna trail pending clarification from the County about how much money we are actually committing to, and would support getting final design on Old Snelling and trying for all funding options. Councilmember Holden wondered if the County is planning to submit a proposal for State bonding for the Lake Johanna trail. She also wondered if the PTRC was equally balanced as far as where they live in the city because they see different things depending on where they live.