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Civil Engineer, Schlichting explained the MnDOT and Ramsey County projects scheduled from 2013 through 2017. As part of the Hwy. 10/Hwy. 96 project, Highway 96 will actually go under Hwy. 10. That will generate between 100,000 and 300,000 yards of excess dirt, which could find a home in the New Brighton Exchange site. This project will not involve the Hwy. 96 bridge over 35W. Ramsey County is proposing a bridge re-deck only for 2014. They are aware that both Ramsey County and New Brighton recommend lane and pedestrian improvements. Director Wyffel's commented that MnDOT has $900,000 in their budget for some kind of work at this bridge. The $900,000 should cover the cost of a concrete re-deck. Structurally, the bridge is adequate, therefore it does not meet their structural deficiency rating to qualify for a bridge replacement. They are suggesting a re-deck to keep the bridge functional until the next phase when bicycle and pedestrian lanes could possibly be added. Ramsey County purchased land at TCAAP. All kinds of transportation improvements need to happen to make the TCAAP site viable. The County is hoping for legislative relief to help with some of these projects. There is a 2013 bonding bill which includes a $10 or $11 million project that includes Old Hwy. 8 interchange, the bridge segment and the bridge to be included in that bonding bill. Director Wyffels communicated that this Commission gave input to the City's Comprehensive Plan Update by way of the Commission's recommendation for improvements to the Hwy. 96 bridge over 35W. The Comprehensive Plan Update will be going back to Council the end of January or early February for formal adoption. The Commission's bridge improvement recommendation of pedestrian connections will then formally become part of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Chair Frischman commented that as a Commission, we want to make sure that we do not miss an opportunity on any projects that we can have a voice. Director Wyffels stated that 2016 will be a big year for New Brighton as far as trails. There will be lots of improvements and connectivity. IX. Announcements A. Council Report— Council Member Jacobsen Council Member Jacobsen stated the Council approved a 0 levy increase. The City is working on Pulte being able to purchase the northwestern portion of the Exchange. The City is working with API (across from The View) to expand. Council approved staff to do more negotiations with API. Council discussed whether the park in that area would be active or passive. One park plan shows lighted ball fields for this area. Council may be sending this back to PREC. Pulte is planning a 4 phase approach. The Council approved Subway to come to the New Brighton Community Center. The City is currently conducting a New Brighton citizen questionnaire. The last time a survey was taken was in 2006. Council is hoping to have survey results by the time we do the neighborhood - 3 -