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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 14, 2013 the County's web site at www.co.ramsey.mn.us. She also indicated that information can also be obtained from the County Clerk at 651- 266 -8014, and that her contact telephone number is 651- 266 -8359 and email address is District2@co.ramsey.mn.us. McGuire encouraged the public's participation in the County's budget process. McGuire asked if the Council had any questions of her. Blesener noted that the Little Canada Road project (from 35E to Edgerton Street) is now underway and is a joint project between the County and City. Little Canada Road is a County road, but the City is participating in the project with the addition of sidewalks and some other amenities. Blesener pointed out that Centerville Road from Little Canada Road to County Road D is in dire need of repairs. He also noted the need to upgrade Rice Street, and that those upgrades have been delayed due to the MN PASS project. Blesener asked if the City of Arden Hills is part of the planning process for the development of the TCAAP site. McGuire replied that that is correct and indicated that a committee consisting of two County Commissioners and the Arden Hills Mayor and Council Members has been formed to plan this development. McGuire again noted that policies will be adopted by the County as it does not want to develop this site at the disadvantage of the rest of the County. McGuire noted the County's and City's cooperation on road projects, and the County's desire to maintain a good working relationship with cities. Keis asked whether the issue of right -turn lanes had been resolved with regard to the Little Canada Road project. The City Administrator indicated that the right -turn lanes will not be installed at this time due to a procedural issue with MN DOT. The Administrator indicated that these lanes will likely he added in the future when Centerville Road is reconstructed. The Administrator also noted that the MN PASS project has delayed the improvement of Rice Street until 2016 or 2017. However, he has received reasonable assurance that the driving lanes of Rice Street will be milled and overlaid this fall. The Administrator indicated that the City has had a good working relationship with Ramsey County Public Works. Montour stressed the need to get Centerville Road improved. He pointed out that this roadway is used by other than Little Canada residents, has served as an alternate route during the Unweave The Weave Project and will again with the MN PASS project. Montour pointed out that the road is in very poor condition and needs to be improved as quickly as possible. 4