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MEMORANDUM DATE:EDC Agenda Item 5.A July 10, 2013 TO: Economic Development Commission Chair and Commissioners FROM: Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director SUBJECT: TCAAP Update Ramsey County held a ground-breaking for the demolition and remediation project on June 7, 2013. Speakers included Mayor David Grant, County Commissioner Raphael Ortega, Congresswoman Betty McCollum, and Senator Amy Klobuchar. Following the speeches, a portion of the Administration Building was demolished and theIrondale High School Band played during a fireworks display. City and County staff have had several requests for informational meetings with developers and brokers. City and County staff have been meeting with developers together and separately, as time and schedules allow. In July, the master planning project management team will be holding one-on-one interviews with several developers to gather insight on the challenges and opportunities of working with a public agency; how the master plan can influence private development decisions; and specific features that may make the TCAAP site more appealing for private investment. The City Council and the Joint Development Authority haveapproved a Public Involvement Plan (PIP) for the master planning process. The PIP is a “living document” and will continue to evolve throughout the planning process.The City is currently planning two public involvement events. Commissioners are encouraged to attend one or both events. Development Panel and EngagementWorkshop The event will be held on Tuesday, July 30, from6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Marsden Conference Room.The event will begin with a panel discussion followed by a question and answer period. Following the panel discussion, small break-out groups willhold facilitated discussion on the following topics: Transportation and Access Commercial and Residential Development City of Arden Hills Economic Development Commission July 10, 2013 12 Page of