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~ . '~~flILLS Approved: CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, l\HNNESOTA WORK SESSION MEETING DECEl\lBER 18.2006; 5:00 P.M. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereoC Mayor Beverly Aplikowski called to order the work session meeting at 5:05 p.m. Present: lVlayor Beverly Aplikowski, Councilmembers Gregg Larson, David Grant, and Brenda Holden Absent: Councilmembcr Vincent Pcllegrin (Excused) Also present were: Community Development Director, Karen Barton; Assistant City . Administrator, Schawn Johnson; Parks and Recreation Manager, Michelle Olson; Public Works Dircctor, Grcg Hoag; and Civil Engincer, Kris Giga Othcrs present were: Mayor Elcct Stan j-Iarpstead, Councilmember Elect David McClung, and Councilmcmher Elect Fran Holmes 1-694 Proiect Uodatc- Public Works Director Greg Hoag introduced Chris Roy and Mark Lindeberg from the Minnesota Department of Transportation to provided the City Council with an overview of the current status and concept plans (unapproved by MnDOT at this time) for the 1-694 project. Mr. Mark Lindeberg noted an important part of the 1-694 planning process is the environmental assessment. The Minnesota Department of Transportation recently contracted with the engmeenng fi rm SEH to complete the Environmental Assessment (EA) report. The Environmental Assessment is scheduled to be released for public review and comment in early 2007. At this time, City staff has received a dran copy of the Environmental Assessment report and is currently reviewing the information. The Environmental Assessment report process is an opportunity for the City Council to provide input to MnDOT in regards to the proposed 1-694 project. At this time, project funding through the State of Minnesota is pending. Councilmember Elect Fran Hohnes asked if the proposed 1-694 and 35E projects are considered . joint projects by MnDOT.