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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - May 12, 2008 12 has to use in order to shape and influence the process because there are incentives for MnJDOT and the County to gain Municipal Consent. Councilmember Grant stated that it may be beneficial for those residents that are interested in the project and want to have an influence to attend Ramsey County public information meetings. Councilmember Holden asked Mr. Chromy for a timeline of the preliminary design phase to determine when the opportunities for public comments would occur. Mayor Harpstead also requested that Mr. Chromy provide his personal experience on how the County calls for and conducts these meetings. Mr. Chromy stated that although all projects are different, there are typically ample opportunities for public input during the preliminary design phase. Based on work with other metro counties, Mr. Chromy described a three part public improvement process. The first part would typically occur in the first two months of preliminary design. The purpose of the first part is to gather public input on the problem and inform the public on the purpose and need of the project. The second part, which involves presenting alternatives considered and likely impacts, would typically occur mid-way through the preliminary design phase. The third part, would include presenting the recommended design that would be considered for Municipal Consent. Through the Municipal Consent process the City is required to hold a formal public hearing. Councilmember Grant clarified that since Ramsey County has jurisdictional responsibility then the County would be the party responsible for impacting residents and homes even though the City is lobbying on behalf of the residents. Mr. Chromy stated that Councilmember Grant was correct in his statement. Councilmember McClung stated that on page one of the Bolton & Menk memo, the last sentence of the third paragraph also appears on the third page. He asked Mr. Chromy for clarification regarding this statement because it does not appear in the letter from Ramsey County. Mr. Chromy stated that this wording was coming from the Highway Development Process. This statement is asking the City if they agree with the purpose and the need for the project rather than if they agree with a specific design plan and impacts. Mayor Harpstead asked if Mr. Chromy anticipated the County coming to the City and asking for any type of approval before beginning in June, 2008. Mr. Chromy stated that he did not anticipate this as the City has been involved during the planning process. MOTION: Mayor Harpstead moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to accept the receipt of the Letter from Ramsey County and the Memorandum from Bolton & Menk into the record.