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