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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL TCAAP WORK SESSION APRIL 14, 20145 Mr. Ruff stated that Ehlers is representing the Joint Development Authority (JDA). It is his opinion that there is a partnership between the County and the City on these efforts and the feasibility rests within the JDA. Mr. Ruff explained that the City may have to fund a portion of the utilities without being refunded until development occurred. He indicated that fees would have to be built into the system in order to properly compensate the City for these expenses. He then discussed SAC and WAC fees that have been used in other communities. Councilmember Holmes asked if the City would have to bond for the utility improvements. Mr. Ruff commented that the City could bond for a portion to assist with carrying the cost of the improvements. Mayor Grant indicated that the Council would have to further discuss this matter in order to better understand the financial implications on the City. C.Review of Public Comments Community Development Director Hutmacher reviewed the comments received to date on the TCAAP project. She asked if the Council had any comments for staff. Councilmember Holmes stated that none of the comments stood out to her. She questioned if staff saw anything that the Council should be addressing. Mr. Smalkoski believed that the majority of the comments received were positive. He indicated that the only adverse comment received was regarding a concern that the TCAAP site would have too much park space. D.Schedule of Meetings and City Approvals Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that the Joint Powers Agreement indicates that the City will complete the AUAR within 18 months and the Master Plan within 24 months of the effective date of the JPA, December 17, 2012. In the JPA, the Master Plan is defined to include regulations and policies. The proposed meeting and approval schedule allows the City to move forward in a timely manner. City Council approval of the Master Plan land use map will be requested on June 30, 2014, so that staff and consultants can begin working on the regulations and policies which are expected to take the remainder of this year. Community Development Director Hutmacher noted that the chart in the staff memo highlights the dates at which City Council approvals (via a vote at a regular meeting) will be needed. The master planning process will culminate with approval of zoning regulations, a future land use map, and a comprehensive plan amendment which will provide the regulatory framework for development. Council approvals of infrastructure components are also noted, although the dates of those approvals may be adjusted once a consultant is hired.