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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION October 18, 2004 4 . Mayor Aplikowski wants to make sure that the City is given a good justification stating why the existing on-off ramps may be closed. Councilmember Grant mentioned that modeling is important, but it does not show how traffic flows impact the neighborhoods. The proposed project maps will he available for review in the Community Development Department. Engineer Brown asked if storm water ponding is being addressed? Mr. Lindeberg stated that the storm water plans are in its infancy, but they are being addressed. This project may feel like a long way out, but the environmental assessment testing is scheduled to be completed in November 2005. Iffunding dollars are available, this project could begin sooner than 2012. Mayor Aplikowski wondered how long the public had to comment on the proposed plans. MnDOT would like to receive public comments from Arden Hills residents hefore Thanksgiving. Revised CIP/Pavment Manal!ement 2005-2009/Utillitv Rate Sfudv . Finance Director Murtuza Siddiqui provided the City Council with a brief overview of the utility rate study and proposed CIPlPavement Management Projects. In the City Council packet the following information was provided: I. Revised Utility Rate Study; 2. Preliminary 2005-2009 CIP Spreadsheet; 3. Changes to Preliminary 2005-2009 CIP Spreadsheet; 4. Detailed Listing ofthe Proposed CIP Projects. Finance Director Siddiqui noted that the projects outlined in the CIP have been incorporated into the Utility Rate Study and any future changes made to the CIP will impact future fund balances. Mr. Siddiqui noted that the CIP currently takes into consideration costs associated with infrastructure repairs, vehicles, and the future SCADA system. Members of the City Council raised concerns regarding the City's mill and overlay and road reconstruction schedule. Engineer Greg Brown stated that the City prefers to mill and overlay streets after 15 years and full depth bituminous repairs to the roadway after 30 years, if necessary. MnDOT typically guarantees a road for 20 years. Councilmember Holden recommended that staff create a map that identifies the individual streets . that are affiliated with the different neighhorhood projects.