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.., , ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - SEPTEMBER 16.1996 2 .. Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator, asked Mr. Tolaas how the realignment of the I highway would affect the City's trail system in the area, with Mr. Tolaas responding that a ten foot shift would be necessitated. I In a related subject, Mayor Probst addressed the issue of sound walls. The realignment, and its related impact of this new design, could require construction , ofa noise wall. Mr. Tolaas sought the City's support of this concept, with costs to be covered by State Aid funds. Discussion ensued regarding the positive and negative aspects of sound barriers, the need to protect the environment and noise . levels experienced by residents, while yet maintaining the integrity ofthe community as a whole. Mr. Tolaas reviewed the criteria of the State of Minnesota, and reviewed the cost . per decibel reduction per residence, and the total cost per residence. It was Mr. , Tolaas' recommendation that the Council approve construction of a wall on both sides of Prior Avenue, but reminded the Council they would not need to make a decision on the wall at this time, as the subj ect will surface at the final design , stages estimated for the fall of 1996, Mr. Tolaas asked Councilmembers and staff to review the County's proposals, eI and provide him with acceptable and/or unacceptable options from the City's standpoint, as it affects the community and its citizens. Mr. Tolaas stated that the Public Hearing for the project was scheduled for October 16, 1996, and requested I the City's official position within the next two weeks, and prior to the hearing. Mayor Probst and Councilmembers discussed upcoming scheduled regular . Council Meeting dates, and a time frame to provide citizens - and affected property owners _ with as much information and input as possible prior to the County's Public Hearing date. . Staff was directed to contact the owner of Arden Manor Mobile Home Park as soon as possible, and to schedule an informational meeting with the public, . tentatively scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, September 25, 1996, Discussion continued in how best to reduce the displacement and relocation . impacts on the Mobile Home Park owner and residents, by shifting relocation over a two-year period, rather than waiting until closer to construction. . Discussion also continued regarding the bridge reconstruction, and how the City should best approach the funding issues involved. Mayor Probst directed staffto . schedule more discussion of this matter on a future meeting agenda. .. .