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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 30,2006 3 radiuses. She indicated to remove this would cost money and they did not recommend reconstructing this intersection because it met all of the required standards. Dan Leatblad, 3520 Siems Court, stated in theory that sounded good, but it did not work in practice. He indicated the angle was difficult to maneuver. Councilmember Holden noted most of the neighborhood input had been that they did not want sidewalks. Councilmember Grant asked if minimum standards changed due to grade of the road. Deb Bloom responded the engineers had widened the curb radiuses to 30 feet and the minimum was 15 feet. She indicated they should be able to make the turn with that radius. Councilmember Grant stated he was not sure he could make any decision on this tonight until he looked at this intersection himself. He requested the City Engineer review the intersection. Deb Bloom responded they would look into this, but noted nothing could be done this season. Mayor ApIikowski asked if they could add some type of signage. Deb Bloom responded they would look into this. Diane Pearson stated the width of the road was not a problem in general, but at this intersection, the mouth of it needed to be widened. Diane Pearson, 1556 Arden Place, stated she had two concerns regarding the trees in their neighborhood, including the number of trees taken out and the number of trees being replaced. She stated they had collected 60 people's signatures in support of additional trees. She stated they had 84 trees taken out and approximately 56 trees were going to be replaced. She stated they wanted all of the trees replaced that had been taken out. She proposed the number of trees taken out be replaced and the trees coming in were of the same value as the trees taken out. She stated they also wanted input into where the trees were going. Ms. Giga stated the State definition of a tree was anything 4 inches or larger in diameter regardless of species. She stated there were oaks, ash, buckthorns, maples, as well as other trees that were removed. Kathy Nelson, Siems Court, stated on Siems Court 49 trees were removed, Arden Place four trees were removed, Ridgewood Road five trees were removed, Beach Club Ponds 26 trees were removed. She stated ten trees were replaced on Siems Court, one tree was replaced on Arden Place, two trees were replaced on Ridgewood Road, and 17 trees were replaced on Beach Club Ponds. She noted along Johanna Wetland Pond, 60 trees were removed and 20 trees were being replaced. She stated she had talked with Rice Creek Watershed District who indicated they would get in touch with the City and offer some funds for larger trees. Ms. Wolfe stated she had not heard from Rice Creek Watershed District. Dan Leatblad, 3520 Siems Court, stated the number of trees that came down was remarkable. He indicated they used to have a canopy of trees, which were now removed. He stated ten trees