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<br /> . <br /> Arden Hills Council 8 January 25, 1993 <br /> Councilmember Hicks echoed the comments of Counci1members <br /> Ap1ikowski and Malone, stating that an improved design for <br /> the reopening of the intersection needs to be investigated <br /> thoroughly. <br /> Mayor sather stated that if the only options were to open <br /> the intersection in its former design or close it <br /> permanently, he would derinitely close it permanently. He <br /> added that he is not convinced that any of the options <br /> presented will be "safe havens", and although it may be <br /> difficult to reduce speed, it is worth investigating that <br /> possibility. <br /> sather said it appears that counci 1 consensus is to review <br /> the options fot" a redesigned intet"section and keep the <br /> intersection closed in the interim. He added that it would <br /> be appropriate to report that position to MnDOT and send <br /> MnDOT a copy of the minutes or this meeting. <br /> MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Aplikowski, to dit"ect the City <br /> Engineer to investigate all possible options for the <br /> T.H. 51/Snelling intet"section for Council consideration . <br /> at their February 22, 1993 regular meeting. Motion <br /> carried unanimously (4-0). <br /> There was a comment from the floor that. perhaps there are <br /> int.erest.ed cit.izens who would be willing t.o facilitate a <br /> committ.ee to discuss this matt.er wit.h MnDOT. Mayor Sather <br /> responded t.hat there could be a worksession to review that <br /> matter after the City Engineer's report is revie'"ed. A <br /> citizen suggested conducting any future meetings on this <br /> subject at a location large enough to accommodate the number <br /> of people likely to attend. Sather said staff could try to <br /> make those arrangements. <br /> Jean Lemberg said many informational meetings have taken <br /> place on this issue, the options have been published for <br /> months, now it is time to take ~. Councilill02mbec <br /> aC...1.on. <br /> Aplikowski st.ated that some kind of acti on will likely be <br /> determined soon, but the public must keep in mind that <br /> funding must be available for a redesigned intersection. <br /> Mayor Sattee- asked the public to follow up by showing MnDOT <br /> and the County the desires of the community. He stated t.hat <br /> an intersection imp~ovement . ~ could require the <br /> proJecc <br /> pledging of many years' MSA funds. <br /> Sather clarified that, barring any unforesee~ problems, . <br /> Counci 1 will be considering the City Engineer's findings at <br /> their regular Council ~. on February 22, 1993 at 7:30 <br /> rnee ~.l ng <br /> p. In. / at a location to be announced (probably Mounds View or <br /> Valentine Hills School) . <br /> ---- ---- <br />