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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY ro. 1997 8 Mr. Tolaas reported that Ramsey County and BRW Engineers support an alignment shift to the north in the western segment reconstruction of Highway 96. The full impact of this shift has not yet been determined, however their goal is to minimize displacements to the extent possible. Mr. Tolaas explained the purpose of coming before the City Council tonight is to get an idea of which direction the City Council would like the County to take in this project. Mayor Probst inquired regarding the right-of-way requirement with regard to the wider median. He inquired if the trail being place on the north or south side of the highway would make a difference in the width of the median. Mr. Tolaas replied that as long as the trail was along the access road, the median would be the same width. He explained that Ramsey County Parks personnel would prefer to place the trail on the north side of the frontage road and keep it in approximate alignment with the rest ofthe path network, which is on the south side of the Highway 96 section. Mayor Probst expressed concern that the trail will be in between the eastbound lanes of Highway 96 and the frontage road. Mayor Probst inquired if the Gateway Business District traffic studies have been completed, and ifthe double left lane will become a potential traffic issue in the future. Mr. Tolaas indicated this could become a concern in the future. Mayor Probst remarked the connection to the new entrance crosses land in Arden Manor that is now a park easement. He inquired to what extent the County would share these revision costs, if they would be isolated to the roadway only or if the impacts extend to the park easement would the County provide funds for these costs also. Mr. Tolaas requested clarification of the question, if Mayor Probst was mainly concerned with recreational property. Mayor Probst indicated his main concern is if these costs would also be eligible for recovery by the City. Mr. Tolaas replied it was a reasonable assumption that they would be. Mayor Probst inquired regarding the access drive to the south. He inquired if the County will pay for the acquisition of this property. Mr. Tolaas replied affirmatively, and clarified his answer by referring to the overhead. Mayor Probst inquired if this was a baseline cost of this project. Mr. Tolaas replied that it was. Mr. Tolaas further stated these costs should also be eligible for State Highway funds. Mayor Probst commented that Arden Hills could create a larger development parcel on the Indykiewicz property with a reconfiguration of the Round Lake Road right-of-way. Councilmember Malone requested clarification of the Round Lake access cost participation for Arden Hills. Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator, replied that Ramsey County had previously indicated it was not willing to participate in that area. Mr. Tolaas discussed the criteria for State aid, based on whether the project was an improvement or an existing alignment.