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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 3 <br /> <br />allowed for secure messaging in a more timely manner. He explained that FAQ’s were now being <br />managed within Ramsey County’s phone system which assisted with handling a large portion of <br />questions regarding inmates. <br /> <br />Ramsey County Sheriff Bostrom encouraged the Council and all Arden Hills’ residents to visit <br />Fright Fest as this was the department’s largest fundraiser. He reported that all proceeds assisted <br />with funding the DARE program and the school safety programs. He thanked the City Council <br />for their continued support and he was proud to continue serving this community. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woodburn asked if the rise in homicides throughout the nation due to less <br />aggressive policing was a concern in Ramsey County. <br /> <br />Ramsey County Sheriff Bostrom explained he has heard of this concern, however, he did not <br />believe this to be the case in Ramsey County. He discussed the recent thank you’s he has received <br />from members of the community. He then provided comment on the highly qualified staff that <br />surrounded him within his department. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woodburn questioned if the City would require additional patrols upon the <br />development of TCAAP. <br /> <br />Ramsey County Sheriff Bostrom anticipated this would depend on the type of property that <br />developed within TCAAP. He believed that the department would continue to evaluate the <br />situation as the site developed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woodburn inquired if the commercial retail within Arden Hills required <br />additional policing. <br /> <br />Ramsey County Sheriff Bostrom commented that most major retailers and their needs for police <br />services were quite predictable. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung stated he has not received a call in over a year from residents <br />regarding police visibility in the City. He thanked the Sheriff’s Department for the great work <br />they do in the community to keep Arden Hills’ residents safe. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant discussed a recent ride along that he did with two different officers. He enjoyed <br />this experience and encouraged the rest of the Council to take advantage of this opportunity. <br /> <br />4. STAFF COMMENTS <br /> <br />A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) Update <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher stated on June 29, 2015, the City of Arden Hills <br />submitted the TCAAP Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to all affected jurisdictions <br />including Ramsey County, MnDOT, the Rice Creek Watershed District, the Mounds View School <br />District, and the cities of Shoreview, Roseville, New Brighton, and Mounds View. The 60-day <br />comment period for affected jurisdictions expired on September 1, 2015. Comments were <br />received from every affected jurisdiction except for the cities of Shoreview and New Brighton. All