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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 13, 2015 2 3. STAFF COMMENTS A. Rice Creek Commons—TCAAP Update City Administrator Klaers stated that the public hearing for the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC), TCAAP Rezoning, and the Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) was held on July 8, 2015. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the TRC, TCAAP Rezoning, and the CPA and that public hearing comments be forwarded to the City Council for further consideration on July 13, 2015. It was noted that the draft TRC and CPA are posted on the City's website with a link from the home page. Mayor Grant asked if the City has received any responses to date from neighboring communities. City Planner Streff reported that the City received a response from Mounds View and there were no concerns raised with the TRC or CPA. B. Joint Development Authority Update City Administrator Klaers explained that the Joint Development Authority (JDA) did not meet in July. He anticipated that the JDA would meet again on Monday, August 3, 2015 C. Transportation Update Public Works Director Maurer provided the Council with an update on the work that has been completed on the County Road E bridge over Snelling Avenue. He stated that work continues on the approaches and that the signal equipment is on site. He anticipated that the signals will be installed in the next few weeks. He reported that the contractor continues to work on County Road E. He anticipated that the south side will be completed shortly. Public Works Director Maurer reported that the 35W/Highway 96 interchange ramps are reopened. He believed that traffic is returning to its natural route. Public Works Director Maurer stated that the County Road F bridge has been awarded by MnDOT, but a preconstruction meeting has not been set at this time. Public Works Director Maurer indicated that the Grant/Noble PMP has the first lift of asphalt and the rain gardens are being worked on. The final lift will be put in place later. He stated that the Venus/Crystal neighborhoods are in the middle of water work. He anticipated that curb work will begin sometime in the next week or two. Mayor Grant asked for an update on Round Lake Road. Public Works Director Maurer reported that Round Lake Road was substantially complete and that there are only minor issues that will need to be addressed by the contractor. Councilmember McClung questioned when the 35W/Highway 96 interchange project will be completed.