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ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 10,2003 6 . Councilmember Rem noted as the TCAAP property was developed, the City might be able to request an underpass as a part of the process. Rich Straumann, PTRC, stated the land south of Highway 96, owned by the City, would be the best place for an underpass. He noted it was a fairly level piece of ground. Councilmember Grant asked if it would be structurally possible to add an underpass at a later date. Mr. Tolaas replied the City could look at the profile and utilities now and may want to add an underpass at a later date. He suggested the City may want to look at putting in the concrete sleeve at this time and at a future date, add the grading, lighting, etc... . Jim Crassweller. PTRC, noted this would be a good opportunity for the City to eliminate some of the division of the City by roads. He noted sometime in the future, someone would get hit by a vehicle if there was no underpass. He stated this was a safety issue, and even though this was a lot of money, a life could be saved. Don Messerlv. 3950 North Fairview. stated Highway 96 was a barrier for 90 percent of the people in Arden Hills to City Hall and the TCAAP property. He noted traffic will only increase on Highway 96 in the future and without the underpass, crossing is not safe. Councilmember Larson asked if an above grade crossing was less costly than an underpass. Mr. Tolaas noted it would be less expensive, but they would still need to address access Issues. Mr. Straumann stated he did not believe an overpass was cheaper, even if it was modular, because of the ADA access required. . Mr. Henry noted the PTRC was willing to help the Council in anyway possible. Councilmember Holden noted an overpass might be safer.