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~'D ~V"T ~I .11' - .'1 r' 1 W'nJ' ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 27.1997 4 Councilmember Malone inquired regarding replacement of driveway curbing on Colleen Circle. . Mr. Stonehouse replied this issue should be taken up between the residents of the street and the .. contractor. Councilmember Aplikowski inquired if a decision has been made regarding the different type of I sealcoating. Mr. Stonehouse replied the portion of Snelling A venue south of Highway 96 has been chosen. He further stated this is a heavier traveled road, so the project will be more expensive, but would provide a good test of the durability of the different.material. I MOTION: Hicks moved and Keirn seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #97-06, Approving the Plans and Specifications and Authorizing the Advertisement for I Bids in the Matter of Street Improvements of 1997. Kim Sawtell, 3637 Ham\ine Avenue, came forward to address the Council. She stated her I concern with traffic at the south end of Hamline A venue at County Road E. She explained there have been many more accidents and near-accidents at this intersection since the reconstruction of I the turn lanes. The different agencies involved in this intersectiou (Arden Hills, Ramsey County, State of Minnesota) do not appear to be working together to find a solution for this problem. She asserted it is only a matter oftime before someone is seriously injured or killed at this I intersection. Councilmember Aplikowski inquired what could be done in this intersectiou to improve it. Ms. ~ Sawtell replied she would like to see the lane striping back to how it was before. The new striping is causing traffic congestion in this area that did not exist before. She does not feel there is enough room allowed for a car to go around someone making a left turn on to North Snelliug I from County Road E. Mr. Stonehouse stated he has spoken to Ramsey County regarding this intersection, and would I like to commission a study regarding the accideut rate before and after the changes. He stated at this time, Ramsey Couuty is uot interested in making any changes to the project. Ms. Sawtell allowed that the changes that were made are better for the residents east of Highway I 96, but worse for her area. I Councilmember Malone commented if the road were to be moved to the west and a standard intersection installed, it would require the City to acquire two houses, and stated he felt the cost I would be prohibitive. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). I B. Planning Case #96-27, Arden Hills Texaco/Quizno's, 1306 West County Road E, SUP Amendment/Variance I Kevin Ringwald, Community Development Director, gave a brief overview of Planning .. Commission #96-27. He stated the petitioner is requesting approval of an amendment to a I