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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 4 . Mr. Tolaas suggested there may be an initial increase in the time for folks to enter/exit Lexington Avenue, but they will still need to remain patient with the time difference result of the additional signals, CotIncihneItlber Grant asked if the reconstruction project would indicate more a more efficient route for increased traffic capacity. Mr. Tolaas said, "Yes, it would". He also referred to the success of a similar project on Highway 96 near Otter Lake Road and I35E. He said the installation of the median is aesthetic and also provides a traffic speed break, Mr. Tolaas said the target dates for public meetings are October and November. Mr. Brown asked if Council wanted to entertain the idea of purchasing right-of- way between Pleasant and Amble Drive. Mr. Moore suggested the resulting trail may see increased activity. Mr. Tolaas briefly discussed the grade separation of the Highway 96 project . between the North Heights Church site and the .Round Lake Industrial Park entrance. Mr. Parrish said the City needed to make a decision on how it reacts to the grade separation issue. Mr. Craig Wilson provided an update on the FCC/Comcast lawsuits, which indicated that it is still moving through the court systems in cities allover the United States. He said it is expected that the franchise issue will "drag-out" in the courts for some time. Mr. Parrish brought up the issue of intermittent cable service to Arden Hills residents. Mr. Wilson said approved changes in the budget to purchase video-bricks (v- bricks), which are digital modulators which should be installed very soon will provide for more efficient service and signals, but they are more costly. 3.A 2004 PMP: Ede:ewater Neie:hborhood Update Mr. Moore and Mr. Brown presented a progress report of the 2004 PMP which is the roadway reconstruction of Edgewater A venue, Shoreline Lane, County Road D .