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Mr. Brian Fritsinger November 4, 1998 Page 4 . Watershed Approval AU alternatives include the removal of the existing ditch and grading of a boulevard to the adjacent properties. The Rice Creek Watershed District wiU need to make a determination on whether the existing ditches along the roadway are jurisdictional wetlands or not. This decision will be based upon the historical nature of the ditch areas prior to development. It is anticipated that the project will be favorably received by the Rice Creek Watershed District since all resulting storm water runoffwill be routed to new storm water treatment ponds. Final plans will be submitted to the Rice Creek Watershed District for their approval prior to letting the project. Recommendation The Arden Hills City Engineer recommends Council focus their consideration to two of tl).e four alternatives presented in the report and addendum: Alternative B (two lane divided roadway with turn lanes) and Alternative D(two lane undivided roadway with center turn lane). Alternative A is not considered adequate for the type and volume of traffic which will utilize the roadway throughout its lifetime. Alternatives Cl and C2 represent more roadway than is required based upon the estimated future traffic and the cul-de-sac nature of the roadway. . . Based upon input from existing property owners and the estimated $420,000.00 difference in roadway cost between the Alternative B and Alternative D, the City Engineer recommends the Council elect Alternative D for the roadway. Alternative D does not provide opportunities for landscaping in medians as would be possible with Alternative B, however boulevard areas and intersections could be landscaped to improve the aesthetics of the corridor. The Council is asked to consider the merits of incorporating street lighting/pedestrian lighting and landscaping into the project at this time. , . U:\WPDOCS\ARDENHIL.\ROUNDLAK\FEASADDN.MEM