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------- .... - n ~/~\ ~.~ T - ~:JJ ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - OCTOBER 20. 1997 4 - . clear somc ofthe trattic congestion along Highway 96 at Lexington A venue N, the e. County had placed "No Left Turn" arrow signs at the intersections and that it appeared to I be helping the traffic flow considerably. Highwav 9Ii Trail Relocation I Mayor Probst advised Commissioner Bennett that they had requested his attendance at the meeting to specifically address the City's concerns on the proposed trail alignment along Highway 96, and to revicw the proposed revised timetable for reconstruction of I Highway 96. Mayor Probst opened the discussion on the trail relocation, expressing his frustrations I with the apparent unwillingness of Ramsey County staff to discuss and consider alternate proposals. Mayor Probst stated that, considering safety issues alone, the current Ramsey County trail proposal was not acceptable to the City, Mayor Probst expressed his hopes I that both parties could explore options, find a logical and safe trail location that would service Arden Hills, Ramsey County, and surrounding communities, and allow all parties to move forward on a more amicable footing. I Extensive discussion took place regarding ISTEA funding availability; curb and grade el separations and related safety issues; interchanges and a possible flyover bridge at the Highway IO/Highway 96 intersection; future TCAAP redevelopment; park and trail access with Mounds View, New Brighton and Shoreview; location of proposed frontage I roads; Gateway Business District development and increased traffic volume; buffer strip properties to be purchased by Ramsey County at Arden Manor Mobile Home Park; trail location on the north or south side of Highway 96; proximity of trial for east/west access I along Old Highway 8; and existing trail system stubs. Mayor Probst reminded Commissioner Bennett and County staff ofthe long-term benefits I to Ramsey County with connection of trails at Tony Schmidt Park to Long Lake Park. Mr. Ringwald advised that a recent Highway 8 Corridor study independently completed I by the City of New Brighton had proposed a connection at Long Lake Park, in a location similar to that proposed by the City of Arden Hills. Mayor Probst also reminded those present of the TCAAP Reutilization Committee's I recommendations that a trail would be incorporated along the west side of the TCAAP . property. As discussion continued, Mr. Fritsinger reminded Commissioner Bennett and County I representatives that the City was not looking for Ramsey County to incur additional costs, but to consider incorporating the location of the trail into long-range planning for the .. area. Mr. Pritsinger and Mr. Ringwald concurred that long-range planning using an alternate route, as suggested by the City's alternate trail location, would provide I ----.-