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~ . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 25, 1999 6 MnDOT will install a signal in 1999 and the pedestrian crossing is about 100 yards beyond that point. Mr. Fritsinger stated these issues have been discussed with Mr. Brown and Staff will look at the effect of placing it on the south side and how that would relate to the natural features of the road. He commented that there will be issues that need to be addressed, MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to authorize Staff to proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications for the design of the pedestrian trail along County Road F, from Hamline Avenue to Lexington Avenue. The motion carried unanimously (5-0), F. City Administrator Review for 1999 Councilmember Malone noted the favorable review of the City Administrator and recommendation of the Personnel Committee that he be placed at 100 percent of the pay scale. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to place the City Administrator at 100 percent of the pay scale, effective February 1, 1999, with the understanding that the Personnel Committee will have additional recommendations related to compensation. The motion carried unanimously (5-0), ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Mr. Fritsinger stated that the Department Reports cover most of the issues and offered to answer questions on those items, COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Larson commended Staff on the recent Town Hall meeting and stated he was impressed with how it was organized with booths, He stated the Arden Hills residents who attended, even though not at the level desired, felt it was a valuable opportunity, Councilmember Larson stated several concerns were raised at the Town Hall meeting related to the high crown on the Highway E2 bridge that crosses I-35W and the lack of turn signals at County Road D and Cleveland A venue, He suggested the Public Safety Commission review those two issues and provide recommendations, Mayor Probst stated there has been discussion at the Council level about the Highway E2 bridge crown but it was not referred to the Public Safety Commission since the only solution would be to create stops at all points and the Council was not prepared to recommend that action, Councilmember Larson stated a concern was expressed about traffic turning onto County Road D in the mornings. He stated he sees this conflict during evening rush hour with traffic heading east on County Road D and trying to make a left turn movement, especially if freeway traffic is slow and it is being used as a shortcut.