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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 9, 1998 12 . Mayor Probst stated, although this issue is more directly related to Resolution #98-63, he is concerned about the timing of the project. He asked ifthere is a benefit to beginning the project now, or waiting a few months. Mr. Stafford explained that it depends upon the weather, however, the sewer and water syslem work can be done now. Mayor Probst asked if the City has access to the site. Mr. Brown explained, upon approval ofthe plans and specifications, Staff will advertise for bids through the third week of December, following the City intending to gain access to the Indykicwcz property on December 15, 1998. If, for some reason, the City does not gain access at tbis time, an addendum could be used to push the project time out or cancel it. This would prevenl the City from having to award a bid if access to the property is still not achieved. Mr. Brown reiterated that there is a fair amount of work that can be done before spring such as the sewer and water systems and top soil movement, etc. Once spring arrives, the roadway could be completed. Mayor Probst asked if the Indykiewcz house is in the way of the project. Mr. Brown explained the house is located on the west edge of the right-of-way. Much of the work can be done around it, however, it will eventually need to be demolished. Mayor Probst asked if this issue is part of the agreement with the property owners. Mr. Brown stated it is. Councilmember Larson stated he has a difficult time accepting the rationale for two separate lanes, one for traffic traveling north, the other for traffic traveling east. Although one is planned for the future, at this time there is no intersection on the north side. He indicated, if reducing the . intersection to thrce lanes significantly reduces the cost of the project, it may be worth while. He pointed out the amount of traffic generated by the proposed intersection on the north side is not known and the only problem he can see at this point is someone wanting to travel to the north having to wait for a right-hand-turn in front ofthem. Mr. Brown agreed that the through traffic lane will not be useful for the next few years until the intersection to the north is built. Although heavier traffic patterns through this intersection will not occur until the interchange at Highway 10 is built and the TCAAP project moves forward, it may be worth while to build it up now. Mayor Probst asked if Ramsey County is in agreement with Ihe City regarding its shared cost participation. Mr. Fritsinger indicated that, at this time, there is not a written agreement, only a verbal assurance of the County's understanding of their cost participation. The County has been consistent all along on the amount they will reimburse the City according to the design of a certain width road and there has been no deviation from this agreement. Mr. Fritsinger added, although Staff does not have a lot of concern with this issue, Attorney Filla has indicaled he would prefer the agreement be solidified. Mayor Probst indicated that he would also want in writing what will be covered and when the City can expect to be paid back. Mr. Fritsinger stated the plan is that the City will fund the project and will be reimbursed when the County receives its turn-back from the State. Mayor Probst asked if there will be time to have this agreement drawn up before the contract is awarded. Mr. Fritsinger indicated there will be. . Mayor Probst suggested, prior to taking action on Resolution #98-65, the following item on the agenda, Resolution #98-63, should be presented.