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