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<br />., <br /> <br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - JULY 19, 1999 <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />frontage road concept; impact to and potential relocation of single-family homes along the west <br />side of a proposed frontage road; continued capacity increases of Highway 10; necessity for <br />setting the stage for future Mobile Home Park and TCAAP access; a proposed single-point <br />diamond interchange at the 1-35W interchange; or continuing the present at-grade crossing. <br /> <br />Mr. Tolaas sought Council consensus to allow Ramsey County to prepare and present a final <br />plan to MnDOT for approval. Mr. Tolaas stated that a decision needed to be made now in order <br />for the plans to proceed, or another option would be for Ramsey County to put the project on <br />hold for up to five years to determine future traffic development in the area. <br /> <br />Further discussion items included turnback fund availability and the projected life expectancy of <br />the earlier thin skin overlay applied to Highway 96 between Lexington Avenue North and <br />Highway 10 as a quick fix. This application has an estimate of 3 - 4 years for the wear life. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst expressed his concerns regarding the advance funding the City had provided for <br />the West Round Lake Road intersection project, while awaiting final plans from Ramsey County <br />and the implementation of a reimbursement agreement for that project. Mayor Probst expressed <br />further concern regarding the continuing delays and lack of consensus between the City, Ramsey <br />County and MnDOT as they have affected numerous property owners along Highway 10 and <br />within the Arden Manor Mobile Home Park facing potential relocation; and the need to come to <br />closure and provide a timetable to the community for the benefit of residents. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Mr. Tolaas reiterated that the County would require a specific project to identify a funding <br />source prior to reimbursing the City for those expenditures. Mr. Tolaas estimated that, once all <br />parties came to an agreement, design work should require six to nine months, at which time <br />funding sources would be pursued. At that point, a projected timetable could be implemented, <br />and Ramsey County would aggressively pursue funding sources. Mr. Tolaas emphasized the <br />necessity for City approval of a plan. <br /> <br />Mr. Fritsinger stated that it was his understanding that the original plan had been approved by the <br />City and then the City and County had agreed that further long-term consideration be given and <br />MnDOT consulted regarding a more regional transportation plan, rather than only being <br />concerned with the Arden Hills portion of the project. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst requested clarification from Mr. Tolaas on the responsibility for costs related to <br />right-of-way acquisition. Mr. Tolaas informed the City Council that the City would most likely <br />be responsible for any right-of-way acquisition costs. <br /> <br />Mr. Brown concurred with Mr. Tolaas on the funding for any project, projecting that MnDOT <br />would fund approximately half ofthe contract administration; up to 90% ofthe construction <br />costs for streets, water and sewer; and the City would be responsible for right-of-way acquisition. <br /> <br />Mr. Brown further spoke to MnDOT concerns regarding future development of TCAAP . <br />property; cost of clean up at TCAAP and Round Lake; projected traffic generation depending on <br />