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Arden Hills Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Meetiug Minutes February 24, 2004 Page 4 of8 . A. Bridl!:e on County Road E Mr. Moore provided the Committee with the information packet he presented to Council for their review. He stated that he presented three options to the Council for their consideration, noting that Council decided to move forward with Option B. He explained that Option B involves replacing the existing bridge, the north sidewalk and rail, shift the roadway center line to the north, narrow traffic lanes from IS-feet to 14-feet and construct a 7-foot walkway along the side of bridge. He stated that the estimated costs for the construction would be $80,000. Chair Henry asked how far out the cantilever would be. Mr. Moore stated that the cantilever would go out approximately 13 inches. Mr. Moore reviewed the three options presented with the Committee, noting that currently they have $150,000 in the CIP budget that would more than cover the costs of the project. He reviewed the following with the Committee: . Option B will cost $80,000 . The bituminous trail, west from the Bridge to Lindy's triangle would cost approximately $55,000. . Only item they have not decided on yet is the decorative railing. They will present . options to Council for consideration as they closer to the beginning of the project. . The project has received favorable response from the Council adding that URS will begin to move forward. . He stated that several communications would occur with residents in the area and within the Community. Neighborhood meetings would be scheduled in addition to various mailings to the neighborhood and Community. . Ramsey County has blessed the project, as has MnDOT. . Authorized plans and specifications should be available for bid in April with Construction to begin in August and a projected end date by the beginning of October. Committee Member Crassweller clarified that the traffic lanes would be narrowed from IS-feet down to 14-feet. Mr. Moore confirmed, stating that Ramsey County has approved the proposal. He assured the Committee that it would not greatly affect the traffic flow in the area and reviewed. Chair Henry clarified that the walkway would be elevated and separated by the curb. Mr. Moore confirmed that the curb would separate the walkway from traffic. He noted that they had wanted to install railing along the outside but that it is not a high-speed area and the railing would not be required. He indicated that, depending upon the bid amounts and wbether the City Council and . PTRC approve the final plan, they might consider installing a railing between the walkway and traffic.