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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – JUNE 29, 2015 5 Councilmember Holden asked if a change to the TCAAP density would need to be reviewed by the Metropolitan Council and surrounding reviewing jurisdictions. Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that minor changes would not affect the timing of the review process, but any major or substantive changes may require additional time for affected jurisdiction review. She provided further comment on the TRC approval process. Councilmember Holden requested comment from staff on the recent meeting that City staff attended with the JDA Attorney. Community Development Director Hutmacher indicated that a discussion was held between staff and the JDA Attorney regarding flexibility within the TRC. She reported that the group discussed flexibility provided by the Special Development Plan provision in the TRC. Both parties determined that the TRC had a level of flexibility already written into the document. However, all parties also agreed that there was no flexibility within the document with regard to density. Mayor Grant summarized his thoughts on Commissioner McDonough’s presentation. It was his understanding that local government had authority over density. B. Transportation Update Public Works Director Maurer reported that the County Road E bridge construction was progressing nicely while work on the approaches was continuing. He anticipated that work would be completed in six weeks. Public Works Director Maurer explained that the County Road E improvements have continued and curb was poured on the north side of the road. In addition, concrete driveways would be poured this week. He reported that the lights were up on the south side of the roadway. He reported that southbound Lexington was open for traffic. Public Works Director Maurer indicated that the 35W/Highway 96 bridge interchange was in its third week of construction. He noted that the three week shut down would end on July 6th. The interchange would then be open for traffic with limited access on the north side of the bridge. Public Works Director Maurer stated that the County Road F bridge was rebid on June 5th. He stated that MnDOT has awarded this project and work is to begin mid-July. Public Works Director Maurer reported that Round Lake Road was substantially complete. A walk through would be completed after the 4th of July with the contractor and a punch list would be created. Public Works Director Maurer commented that the Grant/Noble PMP project was paved last week. He stated that Xcel was finishing its work within the Venus neighborhood. Water lines would continue to be worked on within the Venus neighborhood in the coming weeks. Mayor Grant asked when trees would be planted along County Road E.