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I I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 30.1996 2 " CONSENT CALENDAR I A. Claims and Payroll B. Election Judge Appointment - November 5, 1996 General Election I MOTION: Malone moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). I PUBLIC COMMENTS I Mayor Probst invited the audience to address the Council on any issue not already on the agenda. There were no public comments. I UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS I A. Proposed Highway 96 Reconstruction Design Elements Dwayne Stafford, Public Works Superintendent, advised that statThad recently held an .. informational meeting with residents of the Arden Manor Mobile Home Park to discuss the potential changes to Highway 96. He noted that approximately 20 individuals were present and most of the discussion revolved around how the property owner and homeowners would be I compensated in the event of relocation. Jim Tolaas, Ramsey County Highway Engineer, reviewed the primary elements involved with I the Highway 96 Project including the service road realignment. He displayed artists maps of the proposed project which incorporates an urban design with storm sewer, curb and gutter and I walkinglbicycle path. Mr. Tolaas advised that since development of the concept report, an EA W was prepared which includes an analysis of noise, drainage impacts, creation of storm ponds, and socioeconomic impacts. Mr. Tolaas stated another hearing will be held with impacted I residents to address those issues and an attempt made to mitigate them. With regard to the contamination issues, Mr. Tolaas explained the EA W identified that the I sediment of Round Lake is contaminated with heavy metals and PCB's including the southern portion of Highway 96 which is scheduled for improvement. Since the contaminants are bound and held by the soil, there is no environmental threat to wildlife or residents of this area. Thus, I there is no impending urgency to clean up that site. Mr. Tolaas further explained that realignment of the service road is proposed to relocate it farther away from the intersection. If the project proceeds with the original proposal, it will necessitate the removal and disposal of I contaminated materials in accordance with State Statutes. However, the costs and liabilities associated with such a clean-up puts it in such a realm that the project could be delayed for many .. years, especially since the Arsenal has no funding for this clean-up and it is not a priority project. I