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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION--OCTOBER 11, 2010 5 2.A Mn1DOT I--694 Improvement Project—Municipal Consent Discussion (continued) Public Works Director Maurer stated he understood the Council wanted to see modeling plans that prove there were no adverse affects spilling over to Highway 96 and County Road E. Councilmember Holden indicated this documentation would need to be presented by Mn/DOT and further reviewed by Council. Councilmember McClung suggested the City request plans and funding to make up for lost local access to the Interstate system at I-694/Hamline Avenue and Highway 96/TH 10. Improvements could be made at the intersection of County Road F/Hamline Avenue, Lexington/County Road F, or the bridge at I-694/Lexington Avenue. Public Works Director Maurer explained the City may want Mn/DOT to document that the improvements can be made. He expressed concern about asking Mn/DOT to prove changes could _ be made to a County Road. He did not want the Mn/DOT modeling to show the turn lanes that were unneeded. Councilmember McClung wanted to see Mn/DOT committed to making the necessary improvements for these projects. Public Works Director Maurer indicated the County would need to apply for funds as these improvements may not be scheduled. After the City finalizes their consent the next step would be for Shoreview and the County to review the plans. Councilmember Holmes questioned if Mn/DOT could require the County to comply with the conditions suggested by the City. She did not want to see the Council give Consent until the City was sure these intersections were going to be taken care of. Public Works Director Maurer stated the concerns of the City were correct, but the County would have to apply for a cooperative agreement project. The County was concerned with County Road F and the change in traffic patterns. He believed the County would move quickly to follow behind the State's plans. Councilmember Holden explained a memorandum of understanding could be drafted to bring about a clear understanding between the City and the County. Mayor Harpstead commented that if Lexington Avenue and County Road F did not work, TH 10/Highway 96 and Highway 96/3 5 W would not work either. Councilmember McClung agreed stating additional traffic would be directed to the new bridge and if it did not work now, it would be a huge concern when redone. Councilmember Holmes stated the designs from the County should be completed ahead of time with proof of funding before the Council can provide Consent to Mn/DOT. This would provide the necessary assurances to the City, while not ignoring the needs of the City.