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- I I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 30. 1996 8 ,. how to improve Highway 96. Mayor Probst noted this is the City's "one-shot" to improve this segment of roadway which the City needs to receive in the best condition as possible. He pointed out that part of the problem with the I-35W improvement is property acquisition and I commented on the importance of making the correct decision based on the long-range plan and betterment of the entire community. Mayor Probst stated the Council needs more details to be able to make that determination. I Mr. Tolaas stated it appears the alternate plan has strong issues on both sides and should be I addressed in the environmental study. He advised that Ramsey County will carry both alternatives forward for further considcration. I Councilmember Aplikowski asked if construction plans can be revised to eliminate the relocation aspect. Mr. Tolaas advised there is not enough area to avoid displacement I Wendy Kolb, 1851 Todd Drive, stated her belief that the added noise or sound barriers will take away from her lot. I Mayor Probst pointed out that traffic will increase whether the roadway is improved or not and noise will be an issue. .. Cowlcilmember Aplikowski advised she owns two mobile home parks in New Brighton and has had to struggled with these same issues. She stated she understands the difficulty in being displaced but believes the end result will be a nicer and more liveable community. I Councilmember Aplikowski stated homeowners will be handled carefully and this may be an opportunity to end up with something better. She stated she supports a "win-win" situation and I urged residents to look at this as a new opportunity. Mayor Probst stated Ramsey County will continue to carry this option as a possibility. The I EA W will be available later this week and a decision will not be made without more input from resi dents. I Mr. Neilson requested Ramsey County consider an alternative to eliminating the bicycle path and narrow medians. Mayor Probst stated the Council will continue to consider all alternatives identified by Ramsey County and will discuss the trail and frontage road. He asked residents to I keep in mind the broader issues as they relate to them, their children, and the greater community as well. Mayor Probst agreed that this is a difficult segment of roadway and his interest is to make sure it is done as well as possible and to lessen impacts as much as possible. I Councilmember Malone inquircd regarding the next check-point. Mr. Tolaas advised ofthe final design process on this segment (once the 1997 construction program is defined) and their intent I to further look at the type of compensation available to impacted residents. ,. It was noted there may be two residents who did not receive a copy of the relocation manual. Mr. Tolaas stated he will provide those copies and schedule meetings with residents to discuss the relocation program and how value will be determined. I