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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 24, 2014 2 Mr. Holewa explained that he has been interested in serving on the PTRC, however, the nights they meet conflict with a prior commitment. He indicated that he supports parks and trail improvements; however, he does not support the franchise fees. Dave Fleming, 3770 Brighton Way North, stated that he has been a resident of Arden Hills for the past 41 years. He expressed concern with the slight deterioration and general disorderliness in the City's neighborhoods. He commented that this was reaffirmed when the City lost its library. He discussed a proposed Source Separated Organics (SSO) at the compost site and asked that the Council work to improve instead of degrade the neighborhoods in Arden Hills. Julie Gronquist, 1932 West County Road E, stated that she has lived in Arden Hills for the past 14 years. She expressed concern with the Ramsey County SSO proposal for the compost site across the street from her home. She believes the additional drop offs will increase the odors coming from the site and also attract animals. This could be unsafe for the residents using the trails near the compost site. She indicated that she voiced these concerns to the Planning Commission at their February meeting. She noted that another potential issue is the dumping of compost at the gates. She suggested that another site be considered for SSO. Loren Lemke, 1888 West County Road E, presented the Council with a letter and stated that he objected to the SSO being located at the compost site. He does not want to see additional dumping at this location and asked that Ramsey County seek an alternative site. 3. STAFF COMMENTS A. TCAAP Update Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that last week a group of City, County, Rice Creek Watershed District, and St. Paul Chamber of Commerce staff worked with 7th grade students at Chippewa Middle School to provide a practical, hands-on learning experience related to the TCAAP redevelopment. Staff engaged groups of students on natural resource planning, parks and recreation, roads, recycling, and building. This project is part of the "STEAM Learning Center at TCAAP" which is designed to support the school district's STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) curriculum while also providing students with a unique look at vocational opportunities. Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that the "STEAM Learning Center at TCAAP" has been a project of the TCAAP Redevelopment Partnership (TRP). The TRP supports elements of the redevelopment project related to community engagement and building business and legislative support for the project. The student engagement exercise was featured in KARE I I's "Cool in School" feature on Thursday, February 20, 2014. Community Development Director Hutmacher reported that staff has met with Rice Creek Watershed District staff to discuss the scope of work for the surface water management study. The City and RCWD are discussing how to proceed with the study in a manner that will simplify the future permitting process.