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<br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION <br />November 15, 2004 <br /> <br />10 <br /> <br />Councilmember Grant stated that the residents on the north side of County Road E have a traffic <br />light that assists with traffic movement. The residents on the south side of the street experience a <br />steady traffic flow that is not impacted by a traffic light. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Councilmember Rem stated that the north side would be a safer option for a sidewalk, but <br />questioned if the City can justify the costs associated with this proposal. <br /> <br />City Engineer Brown noted that the City is requesting $230,000 in MSA funding. The project is <br />state aid eligible. <br /> <br />Mayor Aplikowski stated that she believes a sidewalk on the north side is the best way to move <br />pedestrian traffic. Looking at practicality and safety issues, the north side of the street would be <br />the best way to go. <br /> <br />Councilmember Larson stated the sidewalk on the north side would end at Carroll's Furniture. A <br />number ofresidents also use the south side of County Road E. A decision needs to be made that <br />benefits the residents of Arden Hills as a whole. <br /> <br />Mayor Aplikowski asked if the PTRC had ever considered placing the sidewalk on the north <br />side. <br /> <br />Recreation Supervisor Michelle Olson stated that the PTRC knew that placing the sidewalk on . <br />the south side would be more financially feasible. <br /> <br />A number of the residents along County Road E expressed concerns regarding backing-up and <br />winter driving. They feel that if the sidewalk is installed on the south side of the street it would <br />create more safety problems for the residents and pedestrians. <br /> <br />City Administrator Wolfe mentioned that a decision has to be made by the City Council <br />regarding the sidewalk at the November 29th meeting. <br /> <br />Councilmember Larson stated that the City may have to explore other options to make County <br />Road E safer. <br /> <br />Mayor Aplikowski asked City staff if the City Council chooses to place the sidewalk on the north <br />side of County Road E would it impact the City's CIP and MSA funding balance? <br /> <br />City Administrator Wolfe stated that a few projects may be impacted. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated that she thinks the State of Minnesota Cooperative Agreement <br />Program typically funds 6 to 8 projects per year. <br /> <br />Councilmember Grant asked the City Engineer ifthis project would have to be resubmitted to the <br />State for approval. . <br />