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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCU, - FEBRUARY 10. 1997 7 Mayor Probst asked if these projects are identical to other City projects except the for costs and location being different. Mr. Stafford replied that was the case. MOTION: Malone moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve participation with Ramsey County in the storm sewer and EVP projects. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 3. Alignment of Roadway On the subject of the alignment, Mr. Stafford introduced Mr. Jim Tolaas, Ramsey County Project Engineer on Highway 96. Mr. Tolaas began his report by giving a brief background ofthe work to be done on this project. There is a need for a service road on the south side of Highway 96. He discussed the two options the County has for completing this work. Option #1 would be to leave the roadway at its existing location and add the service road on the south side. Sheeting ofthe wetland area would be necessary to isolate this area from the rest of the lake. Removing and disposing of the contaminated soils and replacing this with clean fill would be necessary. Mr. Tolaas explained this process raises many environmental and disposal concerns. He stated these issues could delay this project a significant amount of time, possibly for years, and also the cost could become prohibitive. Option #2 is to shift the alignment of the roadway to the north, necessitating the relocation of approximately 17 mobile homes. Mr. Tolaas discussed the bridge and ramp design. It is expected that a new bridge will need to be built and the ramps may be redesigned to allow for better spacing between the exit ramps and the Arden Manor/Round Lake access point to Highway 96. An overhead of the proposed project was shown, and the project was explained in more detail. Mr. Tolaas discussed the extension of the roadway and right-of-way line encroachment issues. Mr. Tolaas explained the difference between the two drawings being shown is the median width of the proposed intersection. He explained as this will possibly be an industrialized area in the future, the possibility exists for heavy truck traffic, and some signalization may become necessary in the event of traffic increases. Mr. Tolaas stated there are also concerns with the proximity of the interstate 35W exit ramp. Mr. Tolaas showed a second configuration which allows for a dual left turn to the Arden Manor mobile home park to the north. This would have the ability to function as a single left turn lane at the present, and would not require major reconstruction of the entire roadway at a later date if traffic patterns do increase.