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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COl JNCIL - MAY 12. 1997 4 The Ramsey County Department of Public Works has also identified County Road F between Hamline and Lexington to be turned back to Ramsey County jurisdiction from the City of Arden Hills. This is a 0.44 mile segment of high traffic, high maintenance roadway which currently is in poor condition. Mr. Stafford recommended the Council adopt Resolution #97-23, which accepts jurisdiction over Snelling Avenue between Highway 51 and County Road E. As part of this resolution, Ramsey County agrees to take jurisdiction over County Road F between Lexington Avenue and Hamline Avenue. Mr. Stafford also recommended Council adopt Resolution #97 -24, which will ask MN/DOT to remove County Road F between Lexington and Hamline Avenues from the City of Arden Hills Municipal Aid System. The City will also ask that the newly acquired segment of Snelling A venue be designated an MSAS street. Mayor Probst inquired as to the amount of net mileage gained or lost. Mr. Stafford replied that between the years 1995-1997, the City had gained 3.6 miles and given up 1.48 miles. Mayor Probst stated it was his recollection that the amounts given and taken were to be roughly the same. Mr. Stonehouse, stated the amounts have remained fairly constant, with the City having gained more than it had turned back. Mayor Probst inquired regarding the condition ofSneUing Avenue and the bridge. Mr. Stonehouse replied this road was in satisfactory condition. He explained the box culvert is 36 feet wide, which would easily accommodate any necessary repairs in the future. Mr. Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator, inquired regarding the width of the right-of-way on Snelling Avenue. Mr. Stonehouse replied it varied in width along this road from 100 to 200 feet. Mr. Fritsinger inquired if the City could vacate this right-of-way if this road was turned back. Mr. Stonehouse replied the City could do so. Mayor Probst inquired what actions the County would take if the turnback did not occur. Mr. Stonehouse replied that, although turnbacks cannot occur without agreement of both parties, he did not know what, if any, action would be taken by the County. MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #97-23, accepting jurisdiction over Snelling Avenue between Highway 51 and County Road E; and Resolution #97-24, which asks MNDOT to remove County Road F between Lexington A venue and Hamline A venue from the City of Arden Hills Municipal State Aid System, and asks that the newly acquired segment of Snelling A venue be designated an MSA street. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).