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Mounds View City Council August 24, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 4 mobility across County Road H. She understood the City’s concerns for the local businesses access and discussed the proposed changes to the project that would address these concerns. The cost participation between MnDOT and the County was reviewed and it was noted the City would be responsible for a portion of the pedestrian facility. In addition, the City would pay for the drainage costs based on contributing drainage area. She estimated that the City of Mounds View would contribute $250,000 to the project. The project timeline was reviewed further with the Council. She estimated that construction would begin in March of 2016. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. James Wilson, 7025 Pleasant View Drive, asked why the City of Mounds View was having to pay for storm sewer costs given the fact MnDOT typically covers this expense. Ms. Engum responded that MnDOT would be contributing $7 million to the project for the bridge replacement. She explained that due to the TCAAP redevelopment, the bridge would be widened and the project scope was expanded. For this reason, all water runoff would have to be captured and treated. The City would be responsible for this treatment due to the fact the water would run outside of the MnDOT right of way. Mayor Flaherty understood that the City would be responsible for the water mitigation. He believed that the expense to the City was reasonable. City Administrator Ericson requested further information on the $250,000 cost estimate from the County. He noted that City staff had estimated the City’s expenses to be closer to $200,000. Ms. Engum explained that the additional $50,000 expense could be attributed to design expenses and construction costs. She reported that these additional costs would be eligible for State Aid reimbursement. Hearing no further public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. Mayor Flaherty questioned the contribution Arden Hills would be making to the project. Ms. Engum reported that Arden Hills would be making the same contribution to construction and design costs. Council Member Meehlhause asked if the County was aware of the name change for County Road 10. He encouraged the County to make this name change in conjunction with the County Road H and I-35W project. Council Member Meehlhause requested comment from the County on Rice Creek Commons possibly being put on hold. Ms. Engum discussed the Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Arden Hills and the County. She reported that Arden Hills has approved a Master Plan and Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Rice Creek Commons. Before these documents were approved, the County Commissioners requested that Arden Hills consider the County’s request for more flexibility in the plan, and this was not granted. For this reason, the County Board was now discussing the level of flexibility within the Master Plan.