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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 25 other streets within Arden Hills were in much worse condition. He was also concerned about the potential removal of old large trees that cannot be replaced. He stated that this will devalue the homes and felt that the City would be creating a metropolitan setting in this area. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Counci1member Aplikowski seconded a motion to direct the City Engineer and Staff to include the reconstruction of Ingerson Road, Hamline Avenue, Cannon Road, Fernwood Road and Carlton Road, in the revised feasibility report, including a new subbase, and to direct the City Engineer and Staff to consider the needs ofFernwood Court and Ingerson Court. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that she seconded the motion for the purpose of discussion. She indicated that she did not support the notion of reconstructing the entire neighborhood. Although, she did support the reconstruction of Hamline Avenue and Cannon Road, Mayor Probst stated that he would support the motion, He acknowledged that additional borings should be done, however, he pointed out that three years ago Highway 96 had turned into a gravel road over the course of one winter. At that time Ramsey County performed an overlay of Highway 96 because the County believed that the road would turn back into a gravel road with one more hard winter. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that the Ingerson neighborhood streets could not be compared to a highway. An audience member believed that the deterioration of Highway 96 was due to traffic not moisture, Mayor Probst disagreed. Councilmember Grant stated that he could not support the motion as it stands. He understood that North Hamline A venue and Cannon Road may have subbase issues, however, he was not convinced that Ingerson Road, Carlton Road or Fernwood Road had the same concerns. The motion failed (2-3 Councilmembers Aplikowski, Grant and Rem opposed) Councilmember Rem suggested that a motion be made to direct City Staff to research additional information regarding the current conditions of the road. Mayor Probst stated that the intent of this discussion was to provide direction to the City Engineer in order to revise the feasibility report. Councilmember Larson expressed concern that the City will never have perfect information on what exactly is needed. He felt that the decision must be made whether or not to move forward. He stated that it was his understanding that the City Staff have considered the condition of the streets and the information from the review group in order to make the recommendation to reconstruct all the streets in this neighborhood with the exception of Fernwood Court,