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I I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 30. 1996 5 ,. with this project as well. Mr. Neilson reviewed that at a previous meeting, mention was made of the additional land for "trade-off' but this land is not available because it will be needed for the proj ect. I An unidentified resident stated he is not happy about being displaced, and asked if the soil in Arden Manor is also contaminated. Mr. Tolaas advised that an Arsenal representative was I contacted about soils north of Highway 96 and indicated that studies have identified no soil contamination. The Arsenal representative said the contamination is only to the water aquifer, not soils. I The unidentified resident stated he does not believe there is enough speed to warrant the need for I the proposed design which includes curbs. He asked why the proposed service road is necessary. Mr. Tolaas explained the need to relocate the frontage roadway and current connection farther away from the off-ramps. The resident asked if the need for relocation is being caused by the I service road. Mr. Tolaas answered affirmatively. The unidentified resident asked where the service road will connect at Old Highway 8 and ifthe I recently resurfaced bridge will also need to be relocated. Mr. T olaas explained that when this road is reconstructed, or soon thereafter, that bridge will be rebuilt. Ie The unidentified resident inquired who has the final decision. He explained he owns an older trailer which will not be right if relocated. Mr. Tolaas explained that Ramsey County has raised this issue at this time to get a "feel" for the desires of the community and Council. The resident I advised that everyone he has talked to does not support this project. I Dave Grinsteiner, 4572 Prior Court, stated his beliefthere are other alternatives besides relocation. I Ray Laden, 4564 Prior Court, inquired regarding the time line. Mr. Tolaas advised it is scheduled for 1998 so there are about two years to determine an acceptable relocation package. Mr. Laden estimated that most ofthe 17 impacted homes are older than 20 years. I Jean Hernandez, 1857 Todd Drive, asked about the bicycle path alignment. Mr. Tolaas responded that it will be a 10 foot wide bituminous path which is offset 10 feet from the curb and I will go from the regional park to Highway 61 in White Bear Lake. He informed that this trail received a federal funding grant and is staged over seven segments with construction as pfcart of this highway improvement. I Mr. Grinsteiner stated there are accidents every night at the intersection of Highways 10 and 96 I and he is concerned about bicycles crossing. Mr. Tolaas agreed with this concern. Rex Markle, 1859 Todd Drive, stated his concern about living on Highway 96 due to noise and .. the traffic pattern. He added he can "live" with being moved but is concerned about the noise and increase to traffic. Mr. Markle inquired regarding how traffic signals will be controlled, the long-term impact to Round Lake, and whether it will ever be accessible to the public. He noted I --------