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. e e e ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 25,1999 7 Mr. Fritsinger noted the County just reconfigured this intersection so they would probably not be interested in participating in any type of change. Mr. Stafford stated he thought the concern being expressed was for a left arrow going south on Cleveland Avenue to turn east on County Road D. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that was also her understanding. The Council directed Staff to contact Ramsey County to determine the ability of the traffic signal at the intersection of County Road D and Cleveland Avenue. Mayor Probst stated he shares the concern expressed about the crown on the County Road E2 bridge and stated his support to refer it to the Public Safety Commission. Councilmember Rem stated that in previous public hearing discussions several residents asked about that bridge and were told that technically it was not a dangerous bridge. She stated that she has noticed an increase in traffic since the industrial park opened to the west. Councilmernber Rem stated this should provide rationale to have it looked at again. Councilmember Larson stated drivers may recognize this is a dangerous situation and exercise caution so there are not as many accidents but the situation remains dangerous. Mayor Probst suggested the City of New Brfghton be asked to join Arden Hills in their request of Ramsey County to review this interchange. Depending on the response, it may be referred to the Public Safety Commission. The Council agreed. Councilmember Larson reported on the Finance Committee meeting he attended where the new public works facility was discussed as well as financing alternatives. He stated he had indicated there was not yet a consensus with the Council regarding the type of facility it would be and suggested they also look at a number of alternatives. He reported the Finance Committee wants to come before the Council to discuss this on February 8, 1999. Councilmember Larson asked what the Council would fmd helpful for them to look into relative to financing options. Mayor Probst stated that based on previous Council determinations it is presumable the City is on a joint development track with Ramsey County and the National Guard. He stated if there is an interest with the Council to take different action or affirm that joint project, that discussion should be held. Currently, the record indicates Arden Hills will do a joint project. Mayor Probst stated he believes it would be helpful for the Council to look at the ability for the City to be in the lead with this project, be able to fund it, and recover those costs. He stated he is unsure whether the City has the ability to use certificates of participation or what other funding mechanism would allow the City to even consider being in the lead. Councilmember Larson stated the view of the Finance Committee and Public Safety Commission is to recommend an Arden Hills only facility.