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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 9, 1998 11 . Additionally, if the Commission moves to curriculum-type activities, all three cities should be included. Ms. Shah agreed with these suggestions and noted that Shoreview has invited her to attend their meetings in order for her to report back to Arden Hills on their activities. Councilmember Aplikowski referred 10 one ofihe booklets handed out earlier and indicated that she likes the statements included. She noted the previous Commission had a difficult time determining a mission slatement and asked Ms. Shah if a mission statement had been established. Mr. Fritsinger noted that the mission statement was the last thing the previous Commission had worked on. Councilmember Aplikowski expressed her appreciation to Ms. Shah for her dedicated effort. Mayor Probst also thanked Ms. Shah for her presentation and indicated the City will discuss this issue further. Ms. Shah stated she had heard from a few individuals who may be interested in joining the Human Rights Commission. Mayor Probst asked, if names of potential volunteers are available, Ms. Shah provide them to Staff. D. Resolution #98-65, Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for a Portion of West Round Lake Road, including the West Round Lake Road/Highway 96 Intersection . Mr. Stafford explained, on September 14, 1998, the City Council adopted Resolution #98-59 receiving the Preliminary Feasibility Report for the Improvemenl of West Round Lake Road, through what is now the Indykiewcz property, including the West Round Lake Road/Highway 96 intersection. One of the reasons for improving the intersection is safety concerns. Another issue is the Gateway development and the impact the appearance of West Round Lake Road may have on such a development. The Council asked the City Engineer (BRW) to prepare plans and specifications for this improvement. Those plans and specifications have been completed and reviewed by City Staff. Staff has suggested some minor changes which at this point do not appear on the submitted draft. Mr. Stafford advised Staffrecommends Council adopt Resolution #98-65 approving plans and specifications for the improvement of thai porlion of West Round Lake Road as described and authorizing Staff to advertise for bids for such improvement. Mayor Probst expressed his continued concern for the size of the intersection at West Round Lake Road and Highway 96. He asked Staff if they are convinced that the entire intersection must be constructed now, or could a smaller, temporary intersection be built now and the larger one be completed when the need arises. Mr. Brown stated that, with the current level of traffic, the double left-turn lane is warranted. He indicated it may be possible to down-size the intersection by eliminating the right-turn lane and designating the through-lane for right turns as well. Additionally, because the intersection is to be signalized, the intersection should be completed in one step. Mayor Probsl indicated that his main concern is the odd appearance of . the intersection until Highway 96 is updated.