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AR-DEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL-April 13, 2009 15 He stated that he approved of the design but may not vote in favor because these issues had not been.addressed. Councilmember Holden stated that she would like to hear from Mn/DOT. She asked about the movement coming off of Highway 10 and going east on County Road 96 and how many cars there were during peak times. Mr. Tolaas stated that it is currently about 12 cars during peak time. Councilmember Holden asked what the cost of this interchange was. Mr. Tolaas stated that the costs had not been completely figured at this time but would estimate at least $150,000 to $200.,,000. Councilmember Holden restated that she would like to hear from Mn/DOT before supporting this motion. She stated that it was important to the City to protect their neighborhoods and by taking out the intersection this was not being achieved. She asked what the time frame was for the County on this issue. Mr. Tolaas stated that the County's project is still set for a 2011 construction and because of the complexity of the staging it would take two construction seasons to complete. Mn/DOT had programmed the overlay for 2012. Councilmember Holden stated that she would like to know this before supporting this motion. Councilmember Grant stated he would like to hear from Mn/DOT that they are still supporting the overlay project to occur along with this project. He stated that he would also like to see sound mitigation for the Briarknoll neighborhood addressed. The motion was called to a vote. The motion failed (1-4 — Councilmember Grant, Councilmember McClung, Councilmember Holmes, and Councilmember Holden). 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Councilmember McClung stated that April 17 was the deadline for Friends of the Park tree sale and there was still on opportunity to purchase trees for either personnel property f for donation to the City's parks.