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<br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION <br />November 15, 2004 <br /> <br />4 <br /> <br />Mayor Aplikowski asked City Council members if they were in agreement with the five foot <br />sidewalk and three foot panel suggestion. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />City Administrator Wolfe asked if Ramsey County would be willing to install a SIX foot <br />bituminous pathway? <br /> <br />Mr. Tolaas stated that an eight foot path is more accommodating to the users. The problem is <br />that dirt and weeds cover-up a portion of the bituminous pathway. <br /> <br />Councilmember Larson recommended that the City install a five foot sidewalk with three foot <br />panels. <br /> <br />Councilmember Grant requested that URS provide a rendering of the proposed sidewalk options. <br />He would like to see pictures of the different options before making a final decision. <br /> <br />Councilmember Rem stated support for the five foot sidewalk with a three foot panel option. <br /> <br />Councilmember Larson agrees with the sidewalk and panel proposal, but he feels that <br />Councilmember Grant should be able to view a rendering ofthe proposal before making the final <br />decision. <br /> <br />City Engineer Brown suggested that a six foot sidewalk with two feet of exposed aggregate panel . <br />be constructed on Lexington A venue. <br /> <br />City Council Members and Ramsey County agreed to the proposed six foot sidewalk with a two <br />foot aggregate panel on Lexington Avenue. <br /> <br />City Administrator Wolfe mentioned that the City of Shoreview is considering decorative street <br />lighting for Lexington Avenue. A suggestion was made by the City of Shoreview to install the <br />decorative lighting in the median area. This would be a cost sharing option for the City to <br />explore in the future. The City of Shoreview will create a rendering of the proposed decorative <br />lighting on Lcxington Avenue. <br /> <br />Mayor Aplikowski asked Jim Tolaas if some yards are being made smaller than the City's lot <br />requirements due to this proj ect. <br /> <br />Mr. Tolaas noted that a couple of homes currently have a thirty foot easement which is not in <br />compliance with City Code. This issue will have to be addressed by the City. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Clark stated that he will meet with Jim Tolaas to discuss a <br />blanket variance for the properties that are affected by this project <br /> <br />Hie.hwav 96 Landscapine. Options <br />City Engineer Greg Brown provided a brief overview of the following landscaping options for . <br />Highway 96: <br />