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- . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 12, 1999 7 Mayor Probst stated that the options before the Council would be to take no action, to take action denying the request, or defer action for additional information. The consensus of the Council was that no action be taken on the request at this time. ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Mr. Fritsinger reminded the Council Committee Liaisons to update the committees regarding the status of the process to restructure the committees in hopes to bring closure to this issue within the next two weeks. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Larson asked Mr. Fritsinger if a permit had been acquired for the new portable sign at the northwest comer of Lexington A venue and County Road E. He indicated that the sign is very unattractive. Mr. Fritsinger stated that a temporary sign permit had been granted, With regard to the non-agenda information, Councilmember Larson stated that he had been interested in the comment that Staff had met with Bethel College and Ramsey County regarding the possible improvements to Snelling Avenue between the railroad tracks and Bethel Drive. He noted that the City s Master Plan indicates that this road is proposed to be a boulevard. Councilmember Larson indicated that, if the project moves forward there would be a need for turn lanes and a center island. The City should consider extending the boulevard from the railroad tracks to Lake Valentine Road, Mr. Fritsinger stated that Mr. Dan Soler of Ramsey County had indicated that the concept being prepared at this time would be to narrow the drive lanes. Staff had asked Ramsey County how they would handle the center median and whether it would be a turn lane. If it is a center turn lane, running the entire length of the road, there is no where to turn to the east except to access Lake Valentine. Ramsey County had indicated that they would contact the City when this issue is figured out. Mayor Probst indicated that he did not recall this stretch of road being slated for a boulevard. He concurred with Councilmember Larson's suggestion and asked Staffto pass this on to Ramsey County. Councilmember Larson stated that the there have been a number of complaints that the road is a speed way and it needs to be slowed down. Mayor Probst agreed that the four-lane road only serves to allow people to drive faster. Mr. Fritsinger stated that the County is also in the process of preparing to widen the railroad bridges at New Brighton Road and Snelling Avenue. Councilmember Malone stated that it would be best for the City to not build the proposed trail at County Road F since it might be removed with the Highway 694 project and the City would have to pay back the money for its construction.