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-- --''''-.-J -- ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 9 1998 ..J -. - " 1 9 . Councilmember Aplikowski stated she is concerned about the traffic congestion that may result and is wiling to agree with the patrol officer and lane striping as suggested. She stated until there is a firm estimate she would not support considering a "cap" and believes that would be premature to consider at this time. Councilmember Keim asked if a turn lane would increase traffic on Highway 10 and support the Mn/DOT proposal for a fly over of Highway 10. Mr. Brown stated identifying a left turn and right turn on Round Lake Road would be a good option to consider. MOTION: Council member Hicks moved and Council member Aplikowski seconded a motion relating to the construction of additional square footage prior to the signalization/improvement of Round Lake Road and Highway 96 for Welsh Companies in Planning Case #97-06 to approve the modification of PUD condition I to indicate: "Issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy permits for Phases II, III, and IV is subject to Welsh Companies agreeing to reimburse the City of Arden Hills for its costs associated with studying and implementing of temporary control structures which are acceptable to the City of Arden Hills at the intersection of Round Lake Road/Highway 96 to facilitate development of Phases II, III, and IV in 1998" which will allow occupancy of Phases II, III and IV subject to the developer working with staff and the City to determine and put into place . temporary structures at Round Lake Road and Highway 96 until permanent improvement in that intersection is made with the cost for any temporary structure or patrolling at the developer's expense. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Mr. Fritsinger requested Council questions with regard to the Athletic Field discussion. Mr. Fritsinger reported on the status of closing relationship with Howard Green. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Aplikowski requested that a five-year plan be created when the streets are reevaluated so it can be on display for residents to better understand the timing of street improvements. , Mayor Probst reported on the meeting held this past week and discussion about the athletic field complex. He explained it has been determined there is no location that would serve this need except the TCAAP facility. Also, the Comprehensive Plan identified that area for this type of facility. Mayor Probst estimated the City is probably two to three years away from getting that land. He advised there will be further discussion and more information will be available in April . or May. Mayor Probst advised the Community Park and Recreation Directors were asked to look at all of the facilities in their community and identify where opportunities exist or where areas could be converted or expanded to make better use of those facilities.