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; Memo to Mayor and Council December 10, 2003 Page 2 . to the Arden View Townhome Development to the south to line up with Amble Road on the east side of Ham line. By relocating this access point, you would be able to have a full service intersection that serves neighborhoods on both sides of Ham line. Based on a very preliminary review, it does not appear as if this project would meet the criteria/warrants for the establishment of signal. As a result, for this project to proceed the City would need to finance it. The preliminary cost estimate for the project is $480,000. A significant component of the project would be eligible for state MSA construction fund reimbursement. )> Construct a sidewalk to enhance pedestrian safety - Intermittently residents request that a trail be placed on the east side of Ham line Avenue. Currently there is a sidewalk on the west side of Hamline. While the right-of-way on the east side is tight, it could accommodate a sidewalk. Howeyer, there would be a need for retaining walls and tree removal. Over the years, residents along Hamline have planted trees in the right-of-way that would need to be removed should a sidewalk be constructed. The potential segment would run from north of Indian Oaks Circle (near the entrance to the Cummings Park trail access) to the new trail at Highway 96, This would complete loop going north on Hamline, east on Highway 96, south on Lexington, through Cummings Park back to Hamline Avenue. This is further outlined on Enclosure 2: Hamline Avenue Sidewalk . Exhibit. The project would cost $348,000 and be eligible for partial state aid construction fund reimbursement. )> Flashing Pedestrian Signal to enhance pedestrian safety - Currently there is a crosswalk at Indian Oaks Circle that connects the Cummings Park and Floral Park trail segments together. It was suggested that flashing pedestrian signal be considered. This is similar tp what Bethel has done to connect its main campus with the Ona Orth Athletic Complex. These can be hardwired or run off of solar energy. The estimated cost for this is approximately $50,000. If the Council is so inclined, staff can be directed to pursue all, some, or none of the projects outlined above, At this point, none of the projects are being presented as a recommendation by staff, rather, they are solutions to previously identified problems offered for the Council's benefit. Since the information developed is very conceptual at this point and we have not had the benefit of the Council's input, contact has not been made with either of the Townhome Associations or other interested parties. Highway 96 and Highway 10 As a follow up to some past discussions on the 10/96 issue and the joint Arden Hills / New Brighton City Council meeting, staff wanted to get some feedback and/or direction from the Council. At this point, it appears that both MNDOT and the County would like to pursue grade separation of the intersection. The City Engineer has prepared an exhibit to help facilitate the Council discussion. This is attached as Enclosure 3: Highway 96 / Highway 10 Exhibit. While there are many facets ofthe exhibit to consider, the Council will note the following: .