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<br /> . <br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 8. 1998 DRAFT 6 <br /> border of the TCAAP property along Highway 96) will become more important. He stated that <br /> he hopes the County will work with the City to assure this is part of the project and part of the . <br /> funding consideration. <br /> Mr. Tolaas stated they will very aggressively pursue the type of financial support available <br /> through Mn/DOT and try to make a good case to support it. <br /> Mayor Probst stated it has been his impression that the decision about what happens at 1-35W is <br /> in a holding pattern pending resolution of the Highways 10/96 interchange. He asked if closure <br /> of this intersection will move the 1-35W upgrade along. Mr. Tolaas agreed it will move the 1- <br /> 35W intersection up in Mn/DOT's schedule and funding support. <br /> Mayor Probst noted the ISTEA revision resulted in a higher funding level and asked if this will <br /> help this project. Mr. Tolaas stated it makes more funding available and he hopes they will be <br /> able to tap into that greater availability. <br /> Councilmember Aplikowski stated she supports the Highway 10 west access and believes it is <br /> important for North Heights Lutheran Church and also for other traffic in the area. She asked if <br /> the trail will remain on the south side and cross the bridge. Mr. Tolaas stated this is correct. He <br /> explained that their park staff has reviewed all options and believe if there is no path on the south, <br /> side it will result in pedestrians in the roadbed which presents a greater problem. He stated it is <br /> also integral to connect to the Long Lake Park area. <br /> Mayor Probst agreed with the need to provide a safe crossing if the bridge is constructed. He . <br /> noted with the exception of one ramp, it provides the grade separation desired for pedestrians and <br /> bicycles and the City will lobby the County and State to make the connection from the south <br /> rather than from the bridge. <br /> Councilmember Hicks stated the Council is considering concept approval to the plan tonight and <br /> not considering the various costs of all parties involved at this point. Mayor Probst stated this is <br /> also his interpretation; to endorse a grade separation subject to resolving these conditions as <br /> outlined. The cost participation is covered on the Highway 10 bridge as well. <br /> Councilmember Hicks stated as the cost issues are discussed the Council may decide to abort <br /> some issues based on whether the City can afford it, such as the eastbound turn lane (which costs <br /> $250,000) ifNonh Heights Lutheran Church determines to not become a financial partner. <br /> Mayor Probst stated another issue is the signals and whether Mn/DOT can be convinced there is <br /> enough traffic to warrant their participation in the cost. He asked how it will be determined if <br /> there is enough traffic to warrant the offramps and participation in those costs. <br /> Mr. Tolaas explained that they started with a conservative cost approach and with the <br /> understanding these ramps are a temporary issue. However, if a good case can be made that <br /> these access points are vital to community traffic, they will probably consider it. <br /> Mayor Probst stated Mn/DOT does need the City's approval for the change in this intersection. . <br /> Mr. Tolaas stated from a practical and political standpoint it is essential. <br /> ---------- - ------------------ <br />