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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL MARCH 11, 2013 2 items were discussed at the meeting such as the appointment of the JDA Chair and Vice-Chair, the establishment of the monthly meeting date as the first Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m., and authorizing the hiring of legal and financial consultants. City Administrator Klaers stated that Mike Norton, Kennedy and Graven, was selected as the legal consultant, and Mark Ruff, Ehlers Inc., was chosen as the financial consultant. He noted that working on the JDA Bylaws. A draft of the bylaws will be discussed at the next JDA meeting on April 1, 2013. City Administrator Klaers noted that, as related to transportation funding, a House hearing on March 6 was held regarding a companion bill to a senate bill that was heard in February. The bill calls for $35 million in transportation improvements around the TCAAP site. Councilmember Holden indicated that the hearing went very well, and that Representative Barb Yarusso was well received. She stated that the County Commissioners met with the House Chair prior to the meeting. It has not been determined at this time if Transportation Economic Development (TED) funding will be used, but other sources of funding are also being discussed. Councilmember Holmes indicated that she had a couple of questions regarding the Ramsey County TCAAP Development Monthly Report dated February 2013. She noted that the report talked about SAC credits, and she would like clarification as to what that means. City Administrator Klaers stated that the Sewer Availability Charge (SAC) is the payment of fees to Met Council by the City for new connections to the sewer system. This fee is passed on by the City to the developers. He indicated that credits have been given to this property based on past sewer connections and usage. He noted that as businesses move into TCAAP, they will still pay a sewer availability charge to the City and the City will then use this money for development related expenses. Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson explained that when a building is constructed, a sewer access charge is paid at the time of construction. If a building is demolished and a new building is rebuilt on the site, credit is given for the sewer connections that were paid during the original construction. When SAC credits exist, they are netted against the new sewer connection charges. Public Works Director Maurer stated that money collected by the City for SAC credits will be used to recover costs associated with bringing sewer and water services to the TCAAP site. Councilmember Holmes inquired why prosecution responsibilities related to TCAAP are being assigned to the City of Arden Hills when Ramsey County has such a large legal staff, and why that decision made. City Administrator Klaers stated that he will be talking with the Ramsey County Sheriff to determine what type of p Councilmember Holmes stated that the responsibility of prosecution services being given to the City is an affirmative statement in this newsletter yet staff does not know much about it.