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<br /> . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - JULY 19, 1999 2 <br /> frontage road concept; impact to and potential relocation of single-family homes along the west <br /> side of a proposed frontage road; continued capacity increases of Highway 10; necessity for <br /> setting the stage for future Mobile Home Park and TCAAP access; a proposed single-point <br /> diamond interchange at the I-35W interchange; or continuing the present at-grade crossing. <br /> Mr. Tolaas sought Council consensus to allow Ramsey County to prepare and present a final <br /> plan to MnDOT for approval. Mr. Tolaas stated that a decision needed to be made now in order <br /> for the plans to proeeed, or another option would be for Ramsey County to put the project on <br /> hold for up to five years to determine future traffie development in the area. <br /> Further discussion items included tumback fund availability and the projected life expeetancy of <br /> the earlier thin skin overlay applied to Highway 96 between Lexington Avenue North and <br /> Highway 10 as a quick fix. This application has all estimate of 3 - 4 years for the wear life. <br /> Mayor Probst expressed his concerns regarding the advance funding the City had provided for <br /> the West Round Lake Road intersection project, while awaiting final plans from Ramsey County <br /> and the implementation of a reimbursement agreement for that project. Mayor Probst expressed <br /> further concern regarding the continuing delays and lack of consensus between the City, Ramsey <br /> Cormty and MnDOT as they have affected nwnerous property owners along Highway 10 and <br /> within the Arden Manor Mobile Home Park facing potential relocation; and the need to come to <br /> . closure and provide a timetable to the community for the benefit of residents. <br /> Mr. Tolaas reiterated that the County would require a specific project to identify a fW1ding <br /> source prior to reimbursing the City for those expenditures. Mr. Tolaas estimated that, once all <br /> parties came to an agreement, design work should require six to nine months, at which time <br /> funding sources would be pursued. At that point, a projected timetable could be implemented, <br /> and Ramsey County would aggressively pursue funding sourees. Mr. Tolaas emphasized the <br /> necessity for City approval of a plan. <br /> Mr. Fritsinger stated that it was his understanding that the original plan had been approved by the <br /> City and then the City and Cormty had agreed that further long-term consideration be given and <br /> MnDOT consulted regarding a more regional transportation pla11, rather than only being <br /> concerned with the Arden Hills portion of the project. <br /> Mayor Probst requested clarification from Mr. Tolaas on the responsibility for costs related to <br /> right-of-way acquisition. Mr. Tolaas informed the City Cormcil that the City would most likely <br /> be responsible for any right-of~way acquisition costs. <br /> Mr. Brown eoncurred with Mr. Tolaas on the funding for any project, projecting that MnDOT <br /> would fund approximately half of the contraet administration; up to 90% of the construction <br /> costs for streets, water and sewer; and the City would be responsible for right-of-way acquisition. <br /> Mr. Brown further spoke to MnDOT concerns regarding future development of TCAAP <br /> . property; cost of clean up at TCAAP and ROW1d Lake; projected traffic generation depending on <br />