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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORKSESSION—NOVEMBER 20, 2023 2 A. Proposed Lake Johanna Boulevard Trail—Ramsey County Discussion City Administrator Perrault stated Ramsey County Public Works Director Brian Isaacson would be presenting this item to the Council. Ramsey County Public Works Director Brian Isaacson stated in 2021, Ramsey County initiated a preliminary design development study for the Lake Johanna Boulevard (LJB) Trail corridor. The report that was completed September 27, 2022 and on May 8, 2023 the City Council adopted Resolution 2023-023 relating to Local Match Commitment for Lake Johanna Boulevard Trail Project: 2024 Met Council Regional Solicitation. It was noted Ramsey County has begun the application process for the Metropolitan Council Regional Solicitation Grant program. He provided further information on the project overview detailing the key takeaways, reviewed project plans and explained he was looking for discussion with Arden Hills City Council and City Staff. Councilmember Monson asked if there would be a sidewalk and turf on the southern side. Ramsey County Public Works Director Isaacson reported there would be a sidewalk on one side and a trail on the other. Councilmember Holden recommended the County consider how fast traffic was moving along this corridor and to have proper safety measures in place. Councilmember Monson suggested the roadway width be narrowed to assist with calming traffic. Councilmember Holden questioned if the County had standard shoulder widths. Ramsey County Public Works Director Isaacson stated the County did have different roadway designs. Mayor Grant reported this plan was preliminary and noted the County would continue to take feedback from the City. Councilmember Holden requested the County consider improving safety around the curves in order to slow traffic and to protect pedestrians. Councilmember Fabel asked if the proximity to the lake creates any DNR concerns for this road reconstruction project. Ramsey County Public Works Director Isaacson stated there would be a lot of complications and the County would have to work with the DNR throughout this entire reconstruction project. Councilmember Rousseau questioned if the watershed district would be a stakeholder in this project as well.