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<br /> 1992 . <br /> Arden Hills Council 10 November 9, <br /> MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Hicks, to deny the request <br /> for a side yard setback variance, Case #92-20, as <br /> sufficient hardship in support of such variance has not <br /> been demonstrated. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). <br /> T.H. 51 MEDIAN CLOSING <br /> REOUEST FOR ALTERNATIVES <br /> Jean Lemberg, 1401 Skiles Lane, reported that she received a <br /> letter from MnDOT stating that the issue of closing the T.H. <br /> 51 median cannot be revisited and suggesting the City <br /> explore alternate ways of accessing the surrounding <br /> neighborhoods. <br /> Lemberg said she has spoken with Councilmember Growe and <br /> they arrived at a list of persons who should be involved in <br /> such a meeting, that list included: <br /> Mayor sather Public Works Superintendent Winkel <br /> Councilmembers Ramsey County Commissioner McCarty <br /> Jean Lemberg MnDOT Metro Division Engineer O'Keefe <br /> City Engineer Ramsey County Engineer <br /> Public Safety Committee Chair . <br /> Mayor sather stated that the Council recognizes the <br /> inconvenience created by the median closing and is also <br /> hopeful of finding alternatives. He suggested that County <br /> Commissioner-elect Wedell also be invited to attend the <br /> meeting. Administrator Person was directed to arrange a <br /> meeting amongst those persons listed above, <br /> Councilmember Hicks suggested the agenda include discussion <br /> of the matter of County Road E west of T.H. 51 and what <br /> measures might be appropriate, such as restriping or <br /> creating turn lanes, to provide smoother traffic flow and <br /> access through that area. Council and Lemberg concurred. <br /> DISCUSSION OF REFERENDUM #1 <br /> ELECTION RESULTS FOR BONDING <br /> OF PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY <br /> Mahowald commented that alternatives need to be explored in <br /> light of the referendum results. He stated that a <br /> significant portion of the money needed to build a new City <br /> Hall is dependent upon the sale of the existing City Hall, <br /> and if the City's public works facility remains at its <br /> present site, that potential sale is complicated. <br /> Mahowald added that a decision must be made as to whether . <br /> the arsenal property is going to continue to be pursued; he <br /> believed pursuit should continue as the arsenal property <br /> appears to be the best location for a City Hall, He stated <br />