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. . .e . . . . . . ., . . I . . . . .e . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 12 1996 4 and that the Task Force felt the area had a stronger need than some others. He also noted that the County cannot commit to building two segments simultaneously, as it would be too large of a traffic impact on the communities. Mayor Probst noted that the storm water plan agreed with the land use, but part of the concern was going from ditch conduit to pipe conduit, as well as where State funding starts and stops. He noted the City does not have control over those costs, and did not want to be in a position of not having funds available to finish the project. Mayor Probst stated that he would like to see the proposed Arden Hills' projects moved forward as a priority. He noted that the County's Tony Schmidt Park has been slated as one of the top five reconstruction projects for several years, but parks in surrounding communities have been completed first. Mayor Probst inquired if the project is a State funding source commitment or a yearly request. He continued that the City has a limited ability to match funds and, therefore, needs to plan for such projects. Mr. Tolaas stated that two segments of the project are in final design for 1996 construction. He stated the County is not comfortable designing all seven segments simultaneously, and noted that within two years all seven segments will be complete. Mr. Tolaas stated that the Environmental Assessment Worksheet is now under way as well as the water resources information. He stated this would create a more complete plan by the Fall of 1996. Mr. Tolaas stated that the traffic noise issue will be evaluated and included in the plan for the Fall of 1996. Mayor Probst inquired ifby completing the design phase, the County can encumber funds by the end of 1997 for all seven segments. Mr. Tolaas responded that was correct, but noted they will out source the design of all seven segments. Mayor Probst inquired when the last two segments will be completed. Mr. Tolaas responded that they would be completed by 1998, possibly 2000. Mayor Probst inquired if there would be a new bridge constructed as part of the design plan. Mr. Tolaas stated that there would be a new bridge, but it would not be eligible for funding, as it would need a sufficiency rating of 35 or less.