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CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION- APRIL 23, 2007 vehicles north bound on 35W and off at CR 96 would automatically eliminate the 96/10 intersection. A large portion of the manufactured home site would also be taken. Ms. Wolfe stated that the County desires that the City make a decision in regards to a preferred option for Highway 96. The County would manage the project and acquire the land. Ms. Wolfe stated that as with the Lexington Avenue project, the County policy was typically to manage right-of way acquisition, but bill the City for its portion of the project. Councihnember Holden stated that at the Blue Cross Blue Shield seminar, it was mentioned that our trails did not line up. She asked how that was concluded based upon the concept plans that were shown. Ms. Wolfe replied that it was probably a comment on the City as a whole. The overall project that received the grant was for the City's comprehensive plan update. Mayor Harpstead showed a drawing of the 10/96 interchange that he drew. He stated that it incorporated the loop back to a frontage road. There was some discussion on the possibilities. Mayor Harpstead asked for a work session to further discuss this topic. It should be timed to allow for the MnDOT letter and perhaps SEH's report. Mayor Harpstead stated that he had dinner with Senator Satveer Chaudhary. Senator Chaudhary wanted to see a place-holder bill for the 2008 bonding bill to improve an Arden Hills library. He wanted to figure out a transition for something bigger and better. The deadline for submitting the bill was May 19th. Ms. Wolfe stated that Commissioner Bennett wanted to see a library on TCAAP near County Road H, adjacent to the Rice Creek Corridor that would have an enviromnental learning center attached to it. Councilmember Holmes volunteered to meet with Susan Nemitz, Ramsey County Library Director, to get her perspective on the Arden Hills library. Mayor Harpstead adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m. ~f'~~~ 5