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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - December 18, 2006 Councilmember Larson recommended that the future City Council strongly consider the notion of changing Highway 10 so that it is not a short cut for motorists to 694 and 35W. Maybe the future City Council can work out a middle of the road proposal that will appease MnDOT and Arden Hills. Mr. Chris Roy stated that Highway 10 and the 35W Corridor are not part of this proposed project. MnDOT needs to take a more comprehensive look at the 35W con-idor in the near future especially with the increase development in the northern section of 35W. Also, Highway 10 is a federal highway and is not under the State of Minnesota's jurisdiction. I Councilmember Holden asked what would happen if the City Council does not agree with MnDOr s proposal. Mr. Chris Roy noted that the City Council has the authority to approve or deny the proposed project layout. If the City Council denies the proposed layout the project goes to an appeals board that involves the City and MnDOT to discuss the party's differences. If the two sides are not able to reach an agreement, the Transportation Commissioner will make the final decision regarding the project layout. Mayor Aplikowski stated that the City will have to bring some creative ideas to the table and work cooperatively with MnDOT on the 1-694 issue. Karth Lake Improvement District- Kath Lake Improvement District Board Member Albert Niencber provided the City Couneil with an overview of the board members goals and objcctives for 2007. Members of the Karth Lake Improvement District are researching water quality issues. Members of the Karth Lake community are taking water samples and having them reviewed by the Rice Creek Watershed District. Members of the Karth Lake Improvement District are also working on buckthorn removal and researching copper sulphate treatments for the lake. Mr. Nieneber noted that the board members are requesting the assistance of the City with passing an ordinance that prohibits the use of combustible engines on the lake and financial assistance with algae treatments. City Attorney Jcrry Filla noted that the City has the authority to assess taxes future improvements within the improvement district. Councilmember Holden said that she is concerned about the Kmih Lake Improvement District proposed project list. If the City financially assists the Karth Lake Improvement District will the City be asked to help the other lake home associations in Arden Hills with similar projects? Councilmember Larson noted that the Lake Johanna Lake Home Association is a voluntary group where the home owner's donate money when improvement projects are needed. Councilmember Elect McClung said that he would prefer that the Kmih Lake Improvement District become a voluntary lake home association. 3