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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 24,2013 3 <br /> Councilmember Holmes appreciated the comparison chart showing the City's taic capacity and <br /> tax rate to neighboring communities in the County. <br /> Councilmember Holden discussed the enterprise fund balances and transfers. <br /> Mayor Grant reported that the City has mad ntai ned its AA+bond raiti ng f rom Standard& Poor's. <br /> He congratulated staff and Council for this achievement. <br /> 3. STAFF COMMENTS <br /> A. TCAAP Update <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that demolition continues at the TCAAP <br /> site. She referred to a Star Tribime article that was recently printed noting that 90-95% of the <br /> materials from the property are being recycled. She then discussed the community events that will <br /> be held for TCAA.P in the near fiiture. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher reported that the first TCAAP public <br /> involvement event will be held on Tuesday, July 30, from 6:00 to 8:00 pn at the Marsden <br /> Conference Room at the Ramsey County Public Works Facility. The event will begin with a <br /> panel discussion followed by a question and answer period.Following the panel discussion,small <br /> break-out groups will be held for facilitated discussion on the following topics: <br /> Transportation and Access <br /> — Commercial and Residential Development <br /> - Active and Passive Open Space <br /> Energy and Sustainability <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher commented that this is a public event, but <br /> RSVPs are requested so the City can adequately plan for the number of tables, facilitators, and <br /> note takers needed for the break-out groups.A notice has been posted on the Ci ty's websi to and <br /> amiouncements are being made at City Council meetings. This is not an"open houses' event,and <br /> attendees are asked to stay for the entire two-hour time period. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher indicated that the first open house event has <br /> been tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, September 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the Marsden <br /> Conference Room. Because thi s event wi I I be structured d n the It <br /> open house" style,attendees may <br /> arrive at any time th convenient for them. Additional details regarding this event will be <br /> available in August. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that in addition to the public events that <br /> were just discussed, the City Council will hold a public hearing on TCAAP during the first <br /> Council meeting of every month. Residents are invited to attend the public hearings to offer their <br /> thoughts and opinions on TCAAP development. <br /> B. Transportation Update <br />