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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—OCTOBER 14, 2013 4 Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that while respondents named potential risks for the TCAAP development including financial risks, market changes, and abandonment of the vision over the development period given changes in staff and officials; the rewards for the City and County for a successful redevelopment project were greater. Revitalizing and reusing the site was considered a significant accomplishment in itself. The long-term stability of the tax base is a primary goal. Enhancing and differentiating the "Arden Hills brand" from competing suburbs was seen as a way to preserve property values and attract new investment. Lastly, respondents saw the potential to establish Arden Hills as a model for environmental and economic sustainability, connectivity among people and communities, and livability for residents across a range of demographics. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated the next steps for the City Council will be to provide feedback on this report which will be provided to the master planning consultants for consideration as they draft the Master Plan. Councilmember Holmes expressed concerns with the JDA and asked if the County could better communicate with the City on the TCAAP redevelopment project. David Sand, JDA Chair, stated that this is a valid concern and stated there has been a fairly good consensus on how to redevelop the site. He explained that the AUAR and master planning process will require a great deal of communication between the two entities. There will have to be a balance between both the City and County's interests. Councilmember Holden thanked Mr. Sand for his service to the City of Arden Hills and for his leadership as the Chair on the JDA. C. Transportation Update Public Works Director Maurer provided the Council with an update on the US 10 and Highway 96 road construction project. He reviewed several photographs of the roadway and sound wall. Staff discussed the progress of the project and noted paving has begun on Highway 96. He anticipates that the project will be open for traffic in approximately five weeks. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. August 19, 2013, Work Session B. August 26, 2013, Work Session C. August 26, 2013, Regular D. September 9, 2013, Work Session E. September 9, 2013, Regular MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to approve the August 19, 2013, work session minutes; August 26, 2013, work session minutes; August 26, 2013, regular City Council meeting minutes; September 9, 2013, work session minutes; and September 9, 2013, regular City Council meeting minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).