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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 31, 2015 2 Mayor Grant encouraged Mr. Wenzel to speak with Public Works Director Maurer. Public Works Director Maurer reported that he has visited with Mr. Wenzel and noted that the final lift would not be put in place until the bituminous area was cut out and properly repaired. He indicated that he was aware of Mr. Wenzel's other concerns and would be more than willing to meet with him again to address these matters. Mr. Wenzel expressed extreme frustration that the City has not addressed his concerns to-date and how the contractors have destroyed his yard. Mayor Grant commented that the Council would not be able to resolve the issues tonight, but noted that staff would address Mr. Wenzel's concerns in the near future. 3. STAFF COMMENTS A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) Update Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that the affected jurisdiction review period for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment expires on September 1St. The City has received comments from all adjacent municipalities except for Shoreview and New Brighton. She reported that all comments received will be sent to the Metropolitan Council on Wednesday. B. Transportation Update Public Works Director Maurer reported that the existing bridge has been removed at the 1-35W/Highway 96 interchange. He indicated that traffic has been moved over to the new bridge and that the northern ramps are now open. He anticipated that the entire project would be completed sometime in late November of 2015. Public Works Director Maurer stated that the County Road E bridge remains open but unfinished as the signals have not been turned on yet. Public Works Director Maurer commented that the County Road E improvements were nearing completion. The corner near Super America was being sodded. The only item that remains is the mill and overlay, which will be done overnight to minimize the impact on local businesses. Public Works Director Maurer explained that the County Road F project has begun and bridge abutments and pier would be in place soon. Public Works Director Maurer provided an update on the City's PMP project. He indicated that the Venus neighborhood had curb and gutter poured last week. In addition, the driveways have also been worked on. He stated that all City water connections have been made but several water services are still in need of replacement. He discussed the final phases of the project and noted that Assistant City Engineer John Anderson would be attending the Venus neighborhood picnic on September 7th to answer resident questions.