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<br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - MARCH 30, 2009 <br /> <br />5 <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden questioned who would bear the brunt of the expense if <br />the Council were to choose round-abouts. <br /> <br />Mr. Tolaas stated that enough impact would be saved on the right of way to <br />manage within the budget the round-abouts near Highway 1 O. He indicated <br />MnDOT would be asked to provide funding for the terminal round-abouts. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden indicated she was in support of the signals for this <br />project. <br /> <br />Councilmember Grant commented that he would be in support of the signals as <br />this would best serve the community, along with addressing future traffic growth <br />and TCAAP impacts. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung indicated he had questions regarding both options but <br />that the number of round-abouts in this project was a concern. He added that six <br />stoplights in this area could also pose concerns. Councilmember McClung stated <br />if funding assistance were granted for the round-abouts it could be an attractive <br />option for the City. He indicated that at this time he would not support either <br />option until he had additional information on the use of five or six round-abouts <br />"vi thin a single project. <br /> <br />Mayor Harpstead reiterated that he was in support of the signals as they addressed <br />pedestrian access and that the expense would be less as well. He indicated the <br />round-about configurations could cause great confusion. <br /> <br />Mr. Tolaas thanked the Council for their time and comments. <br /> <br />2. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS <br /> <br />There was nothing additional at this time. <br /> <br />. tan Harpste <br />Mayor <br /> <br />