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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – MAY 11, 2015 2 A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) Update City Administrator Klaers stated that the City Council continues to discuss the draft TCAAP Redevelopment Plan (TRC). He noted that the Council held special work sessions on both May 2nd and May 4th. The TRC would be addressed again by the Council on May 18th. B. Joint Development Authority Update City Administrator Klaers stated that the TCAAP Joint Development Authority (JDA) meeting scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2015, was cancelled. The JDA will meet next on June 1st. C. Transportation Update Public Works Director Maurer reported that the east side ramps of the County Road E bridge are now open. The west side ramps will be closed now for the next 14 days. He explained that the bridge beams will be set next Monday and Tuesday. The single lane status on Snelling Avenue will continue for one more week. The bridge is scheduled to be complete on August 14th. Public Works Director Maurer stated that the County Road E improvements began on May 11th and the inside lanes are closed. He discussed the work that will be conducted over the next two weeks and it is anticipated that the project will take approximately 10-12 weeks. Public Works Director Maurer explained that MnDOT is rebidding the County Road F project. The bids will be opened in early June with work anticipated to begin in mid-July. Public Works Director Maurer indicated that the I-35W/Highway 96 project has been awarded and a preconstruction meeting will be held later this week. He noted that this intersection will be closed for three weeks in the early phase of the work. This will assist in completing the project in a timely manner, while also providing cost saving. Public Works Director Maurer reported that Round Lake Road is progressing nicely. The trail is complete, all of the lights have been installed and only several pedestrian ramps are left to be poured. He explained that the final paving will be completed by late May or early June. Public Works Director Maurer stated that the Lexington Avenue improvements from I-694 to County Road F are being bid and work was scheduled to begin mid-July or early August. Public Works Director Maurer commented that work has begun on the City’s PMP project. The contractor has mobilized and began work Wednesday of last week in the Grant and Noble area. Councilmember McClung expressed concern with how residents would be impacted by the closing of the I-35W/Highway 96 intersection. He did not want to see the three week closure turn into four or five. He requested that staff voice the City’s concern to the County.