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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – NOVEMBER 24, 2014 5 Public Works Director Maurer reported that after speaking with the Sheriff’s Department there were few accidents in the general area and none that could be attributable to the current driveway locations. He indicated the Sheriff had no recommendations for improvements needed in this area. Mayor Grant did not want to see the City over engineer this roadway. He believed that the new striping has addressed the traffic concerns for these two adjacent businesses. Councilmember McClung supported removing the proposed improvements for Connelly Avenue from the County Road E project and assessment roll. He reported that these improvements and the assessment for this work could be revisited if a need arose in the future. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2014-055 – Ordering the Improvement removing the proposed improvements for Connelly Avenue. Councilmember Holmes explained the Council has discussed this project in detail at several meetings. Councilmember McClung believed the project would be a positive improvement for the B-2 District businesses and for all Arden Hills residents. The motion carried (5-0). MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2014-056 – Adopting the Assessment Roll removing the Connelly Avenue portion of the project. The motion carried (5- 0). MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2014-057 – Approving the Plans and Specifications and Ordering the Advertisement for Bids as amended removing the Connelly Avenue portion of the project. The motion carried (5-0). 8. NEW BUSINESS A. TCAAP Energy Integration and Resiliency Framework – Policy White Paper Review City Planner Streff stated on August 4, 2014, the Joint Development Authority (JDA) appointed an Energy Resilience Advisory Board (ERAB) for the redevelopment of the TCAAP property. The role of the ERAB is to assist staff and consultants in the development of an Energy Integration and Resiliency Framework (EIRF) and Policy White Paper for TCAAP. It is intended that this team will establish a foundation for cost effective, energy efficient alternatives and opportunities for TCAAP over the next 50 years. A project team led by Ever-Green Energy, Burns and McDonnell, Center for Energy and Environment, and Fresh Energy was selected to prepare the EIRF and Policy White Paper.