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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 1, 1999 22 , , t I . . Commissioner Rye expressed concern for the old City Hall site. He felt if the property were to a be sold the current zoning could create a conflict of interest over what sort of development ,., should be allowed. Commissioner Sand felt that the old City Hall site was an ideal area for a Neighborhood Business if done correctly. The site could serve as a nice commercial area for the local homes and townhouses. He felt that the area was important due its proximity to the gateway entry to Arden Hills and the City must be cautious in how this property is allowed to be developed. Mr. Post noted that there was a paper road on this site to the south side ofthe property, extending up to the R -1 zoning, that most people were not aware of. Commissioner Baker requested an update on the status of the impasse between Ramsey County, the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the City of Arden Hills regarding the Highways 10/96 reconstruction. Mr. Post stated that the City had a proposal to offer to the 135W Corridor Coalition that considered the entire triangular area that contains the mobile home park. This would be a large undertaking that would require funding from several sources. The Metropolitan Council will be in New Brighton for their October meeting and this proposal may be presented at that time. Mr. Post stated that if the City's current proposal was not supported, there would be three other options: to rebuild the road as is; to construct a ramp allowing northbound and southbound access from Highway 96; or to construct a frontage road which would set the stage for a future intersection at TCAAP near the Big 10 Supper Club. All these alternatives have plusses and a minuses and the City has presented a preferred plan for a ramp which was rejected by the _ Minnesota Department of Transportation. The State had safety concerns of the weaving patterns that may result from northbound traffic onto Highway 10 from Highway 96 wanting to access the businesses on the west side of Highway 10 at a high speed. Commissioner Baker stated that the worse thing that could happen would be to further divide the communities, remove properties from the tax roll, and then not allow proper access to the local highways. He noted that Highway 118/610 will carry a great deal of traffic in the future. He asked if a traffic projection had been accomplished with the Minnesota Department of Transportation's proposal. Mr. Post stated a rough projection was for an approximate 33 percent increase in volume as a result of opening Highway 610, as this road essentially becomes an exit ramp for 135W. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adjourn the meeting at 10:37 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). e