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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - JUNE 23, 2008 11 Mayor Harpstead noted that community open houses were held and input was received relating to the water feature size and location. He noted Centennial Lakes has areas with highly sculptured rock walls and entertainment-type areas but that did not get many votes in Arden Hills, and neither did the storm pond option. Votes were more along the middle. However, one area can be more reminiscent of Centennial Lakes. He stated the vote should not have been all or nothing but, rather, a mix based on percentages. Mayor Harpstead stated it may be beneficial to the City Administrator and Assistant City Administrator to be briefed by Hoisington who were the architects on behalf of the developer. Councilmember Holmes stated it would be helpful to come up with different areas to discuss in more detail (water feature, roads, and parks) and allocate the topics to different meetings to assure the discussion remains focused. Mayor Harpstead stated it is also important to focus the discussion on trade-offs, what is the most important, during negotiations of the final Master Plan. City Administrator Moorse stated there may be opportunities to create a win-win situation with the developer as well. 3. COUNCIL COMMENTS A. Comment about the Hi2hwavs 10 and 96 Proiect Councilmember Holmes stated that she noticed, as did Councilmember Holden, that the bridge seems too wide and the curvature too big going to the north. She stated if the Council was to vote on this matter next week, more information was needed on the number of lanes and turn lanes. City Administrator Moorse stated he asked that specific information from Bolton & Menk and their response was that it was not more narrow east to west because it would be pushed into Arden Manor. Therefore, a double left-hand turn lane was needed to avoid traffic backups. Councilmember McClung stated it would be helpful to have the traffic numbers based on this proposal. Mayor Harpstead stated Bolton & Menk will be in attendance and will be prepared to answer that question. at the Council meeting. Councilmember McClung stated he would like the answer to be provided prior to the Council meeting in case another question and response is needed. Council consensus was reached that Bolton & Menk be asked this question before the meeting and whether there are other options. Discussion ensured regarding the different turning movements that can be made at this intersection and that Bolton & Menk will be asked whether the bridge has been designed at the minimum radius needed.