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I I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 30. 1996 7 " Councilmember Malone asked if another alternative is to eliminate the service road to the south and asked if removed, could Highway 96 be built within the existing alignment. Mr. Tolaas stated it could, but this would not resolve the conflict at the Old Highway #10 intersection or the I path/trail. Mr. Tolaas commented on the problem with access interference too close to the intersection and I that to improve it in any way, it is important to clean up that intersection. He advised Ramsey County did look at a cul-de-sac and providing access to Highway 10 to the south but, due to high I speeds and traffic levels, it is not an acceptable option. Councilmember Hicks concurred with the need to improve this segment of Highway 96 but I noted this corridor does not go very far west and the only logic would be if it connected to 1- 35W. He asked about an alternative ofterminating the Highway 96 improvement at Highway 10 and do only what is necessary to improve the current alignment in that short stretch between I- I 35W and Highway 10 to handle local traffic. Mr. Tolaas responded that this creates an operational problem, particularly if the Arsenal site is developed. Councilmember Hicks stated maybe the improvement could be continued in the future if TCAAP improves, and perhaps then I funding for clean-up will be available. Mr. Tolaas advised this segment was turned back to Ramsey County and there is a timeline to .. complete improvements (10 year window) to be able to access State Aid funds. Council member Aplikowski inquired whether a 10 foot bicycle path is needed if it results in the I need to displace people. She suggested consideration of a minimum median, just to meet standards, and expressed concern about having no signal at the entrance of the mobile home park I due to safety issues. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she does not believe the Round Lake basin will be cleaned up during her lifetime. She added that displacing residents is a critical issue but they may come out ahead, and the Arden Manor Mobile Home Park could realign lots I and make it work as a long-range plan. Councilmember Aplikowski stated this is a tough decision to make and she does not want to "snafu" the Highway 96 improvement but agrees with Councilmember Hicks about the need to re-look at what the City is asking residents to sacrifice. I She stated she understands concern about the current Old Highway 10 intersection, but does not believe it is unworkable. I Mayor Probst stated a lot of anxiety results from not understanding individual outcomes in the event relocation is needed and asked when MN/DOT will discuss settlements with individual residents so they have some comfort about that option. Mr. Tolaas indicated Ramsey County can I sit down with them right away to inform of procedure and rights, and can sit down with representatives of the State office to get a better idea about the magnitude of this program with mobile home owners. I Mayor Probst stated he has worked with MN/DOT previously and found they are very fair and .. willing to work to reach an agreement and if not, the property owner has the option of the court system to resolve issues. He urged Ramsey County to meet with impacted residents as soon as possible and stated he believes the alternative plan which needs to be considered when looking at I