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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — AUGUST 12, 2024 9 Ms. Haase explained all of the mitigation measures were listed within the report in Section 5 of the AUAR. Councilmember Monson questioned how a Costco would impact the development versus a Target. Mr. Rojer reported in the actual traffic study, a discount super store would generate significantly more traffic than a big box store. He estimated a Costco would generate 8,000 trips per day or 3 million per year where a Target would generate 75% of that. Mayor Grant stated none of the traffic internal to the development had been evaluated to date. He explained the spine road was only 40% to 60% designed. He asked if the spine road were completed, could additional traffic analysis be completed. Mr. Rojer indicated he would look to do this as part of the final design plans. He reported when each parcel develops, numbers would be developed and the number of turn lanes would be determined at a future date. Mayor Grant thanked Kimley Horn for providing the City with a detailed document. He explained the comment from the Met Council indicates they do not expect any changes to their bus routes. Ms. Haase reported this was the case. Councilmember Fabel questioned if Kimley Horn completed the AUAR in 2014 and 2019. Ms. Haase stated this work was completed by Kimley Horn. Councilmember Fabel indicated the daily trips in 2024 was 3,200 fewer than the daily trips that were anticipated in 2014 and 2019. Ms. Haase stated this was correct. Councilmember Fabel explained there was less traffic in 2024 than was previously anticipated by the City Council. Councilmember Holden clarified the traffic study was only completed in 2014 and was not updated in 2019. Ms. Haase commented this was the case. Mayor Grant reported in 2014 the Met Council took issue with the transportation model. He asked if a different model was used in the 2024 AUAR. Mr. Rojer reported the latest modeling software was used for the 2024 AUAR that was accepted by both the County and Met Council. He indicated the AUAR did not receive a comment regarding this matter in 2024.