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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS -e MEMORANDUM DATE: January 5, 1996 - - TO: B,ln. Fd"ln,,,, CI<y Admm"'''''' @ - FROM: Dwayne Stafford, Public Works Superintendent '. ' II SUBJECT: Resolution #96-06, Supporting the Reconstruction of Highway 96 and Recommending Certain Design Issues to Ramsey County I Relluest Ramsey County has requested the affected cities along the Highway 96 corridor to provide input on their respective segments of the highway and to make recommendations as to their own needs I and preferences. Backl!round I Trunk Highway 96 was identified as early as 1988 to be the first major turnback from the state highway system to Ramsey County. This turnback became effective in the fall of 1994. In 1988, Ie a task force also determined the need for upgrading the entire segment of Highway 96 between Old Highway 8 and Highway 61. A portion of this highway east of Centerville Road through White Bear Lake is already nearing completion and the Highway 96 Task Force Committee is I now making final recommendations for re-construction of the portion between Old Highway 8 and Centerville Road. Final plans and specifications are to be completed in 1996, with the first constmction to begin in 1997. I Discussion I 1. Trails A 10 foot wide bituminous trail is planned for the entire corridor on the south side of the highway approximately 16 feet south of the curb. Possible upgrades to the trail are I concrete edge bands on both sides of the trail to improve appearance and durability, also a colored rock seal coat for a warmer look. Other options to the trail are rest stops and I lighting. a. Recommendation I Staff recommends the basic 10 foot bituminous trail without concrete edge bands or a colored seal coat. Rest areas and lighting of the trail on south side are not recommended due to the high costs associated with these items. The trails should I connect to existing Arden Hills trails where appropriate, f' I