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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 10. 1997 9 . you can't have them both, He stated the project could have grade separation at Highways 10 and 96 but then the City needs to determine a different way to serve the Arsenal property. Councilmember Keirn stated the Council is only looking at this alternative and has not taken the Arsenal property into account or the option of ramps, etc. to serve the Arsenal property. Mr. Erickson agreed that they have not taken the next step to consider the Arsenal property. Mr. Dwayne Stafford, Public Works Superintendent, asked about the options available to the residents of the Arden Manor Mobile Home Park Mr. Tolaas stated they will work with Mr. Husnik and explained that "comfort level" is not justification for relocation. However, the project must remain within their right-of-way area. Wendy Korum, Arden Manor Mobile Home Park, stated she lives by the entrance and asked if she will have the option of relocation, She stated she has a two year old daughter and is concerned about the location of the proposed entrance. She asked if there will be fencing. Mr. T olaas stated they will look at fencing or security measures, Also, it is possible the entrance can shift farther east Mr. Erickson reported that the interchange has gone through the entire MnlDOT review process and been approved with minor changes, . Mayor Probst stated it appears the State does not want to commit to funding until the grade separation issue is determined. Mr. Erickson stated this is correct with regard to cost participation. Councilmember Malone stated he has always supported grade separation and suggested it be determined if access can be provided. He took exception to being held "hostage" by MnlDOT to accept a "fly over," cutting off all access in order to get funding. Mayor Probst stated it is difficult to understand the impact and access options with a "fly over." Councilmember Aplikowski asked if a map is available to show these options. She asked if the City wants access at Highway 10, how does it impact the entrance at the Arden Manor Mobile Home Park She also asked if there is no access to Highway] 0, how does that impact the traffic circulation. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that she does not support the grade separation with no access. Councilmember Hicks stated that he would like to see the cost estimates presented in writing indicating participants and what alternatives they inelude, He stated that he would also like to see planning on the circulation patterns for the TCAAP property and how it relates to the intersection of Highways 10 and 96. Mr. Fritsinger inquired regarding the ability of the County to help look at these options as part of . their scope of services for design work, Mr. Tolaas stated they can take a cursory review and point out potential conflicts but the City will have to address the Arsenal access and traffic patterns.