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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - JULY 16, 2007 7 Mayor Harpstead explained the detailed decisions could not be made until the risks are understood. He stated to involve the PTRC at this time would not be the best use of its time. Mr. Henry commented there is little chance the PTRC would abandon its interest in the current and existing parks, trails, and recreation in order to become involved in TCAAP. He stated they are interested in developing linkages. Mayor Harpstead and Council agreed the PTRC should be involved at some point. Mr. Crassweller stated the trails and parks are important as are the connections. He indicated the parks and trails do not make the City money; therefore, it would be easy to decrease funding during a budget shortage. He stated TCAAP is a great opportunity for the trail system. Councilmember McClung commented the developer understands the balance required. Councilmember Grant commented trails and parks contribute to the community. Regarding the proposed athletic fields on TCAAP, Mayor Harpstead recommended that a discussion not take place at this time. He explained the National Guard is willing to work with the City relative to access to the property. He stated it is important to understand the cleanup and demolition issues before the transfer ofland occurs. Mayor Harpstead stated the PTRC should have input into the final design concepts for TCAAP. E. Intersection Safety Study Public Works Director Hoag reported staff identified three potentially key City intersections for possible study. They are: County Road E; Old SnellinglHighwayl0; West County Road E and New Brighton Road; and County Road D/New Brighton Road/Lake Johanna Blvd. He discussed the reasons and results of the study addressed in the staff memo. Public Works Director Hoag stated that the best way to improve pedestrian safety at intersections would be to provide trails in the areas. Mayor Harpstead stated County Road F might need to be added to the long term plan. He indicted no glaring omissions are evident on the report. Public Works Director Hoag commented that the County is becoming reluctant to paint crosswalks because it gives pedestrians a false sense of security. Mayor Harpstead stated there are a number of intersections without crosswalks and traffic lights. Public Works Director Hoag asked what the Council wanted to accomplish based on the results of the study.