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. -. . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - MARCH 16. 1998 2 Mr. Ringwald suggested that, with this layout, it appeared to serve the needs of the City, Ramsey County, and MnDOT equally well, and should be considered a negotiating point with those agencies. Mr. Fritsinger reminded Councilmembers that the proposed ramp to the north through TCAAP property is a long-term venture. Mr. Brown suggested a reverse loop would be an alternative, should the City not be able to acquire needed TCAAP property in a timely fashion. Mr. Fritsinger referred to the City of Shoreview's recent traffic study regarding the University of Minnesota property. Mr. Fritsinger specifically referred to County Road I, and the study's assumption of no development occurring on the TCAAP site. Mr. Fritsinger stated that staff had requested a meeting with the City of Shoreview to review various assumptions of the traffic study. Further discussion included the minimum alternative suggested by BRW, and which alternative would better serve the City's short and long-term traffic needs. It was the consensus of Councilmembers and staff that a grade separation, as presented in Layout No.2, would better serve the City, and resolve several intersections problems. Mr. Brown pointed out that, with Layout No.2, some ponding issues in the SE quadrant need to be addressed. Staff was directed to initiate discussions with Ramsey County and MnDOT, suggesting Layout No.2 as the City's minimum request, accelerating the schedule on an I-35W bridge, future interchange proposals and requirements at Gateway Boulevard; and to request definition of the long-term intentions of MnDot regarding the future functions of Highway 10 and the I-35W corridor. Mayor Probst revised the order of the agenda to accommodate the consultants present for the City Hall presentation. d. City Hall Mr. Fritsinger reviewed various revisions to the proposed City Hall design process since the last time this topic was brought before the Council. Jeanne Sterner and Tom Deangelo, of the Architectural Alliance, reviewed revised preliminary building design and cost estimates. Discussion items included, a conservative estimate of the proposed project budget as it relates to the latest preliminary design; stormwater ponding requirements; the agreement by Ramsey County for a full curb cut and intersection on Highway 96; and design changes in the lower level. Ms. Sterner stated that the estimated budget of $1.9 million detail represented a building design of 16, I 05 square feet. Since this budget had been initially formulated, there had been elimination of additional square footage. The revised preliminary design dated March 16, 1998, was for a building of approximately 14,900 square feet. This reduction has been achieved by moving the employee lunchroom to the first floor, and the lower level being constructed as all open space,