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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 4 comments received were forwarded to the Metropolitan Council on September 2, 2015, for its 60- day review period. Staff expected to hear back from Met Council sometime in early November. B. Joint Development Authority Update Community Development Director Hutmacher stated the TCAAP Joint Development Authority meeting was scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2015, 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers. She reported Lee Merhkens and Beth Engum provided the JDA with presentations. C. State of The City Update Community Development Director Hutmacher stated two State of the City events will be held this year: • Tuesday, September 29, 6:30 to 8:00 pm at City Hall, and • Thursday, October 1, 7:30 to 9:00 am at Flaherty's Arden Bowl. Community Development Director Hutmacher reported Councilmembers will give presentations covering Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP, development projects, transportation improvements, and more. Arden Hills businesses and residents are encouraged to attend one of the events (the presentations will be the same at both events.) D. Transportation Update Public Works Director Maurer reported work continues on the Highway 96 and I35-W interchange. Traffic has been shifted to the north side of the bridge and re-rod cages were being erected for the center pier. Public Works Director Maurer explained the County Road F bridge was progressing. The abutment in Arden Hills was nearing completion and the center pier would be poured shortly. He discussed how traffic has been rerouted to address school traffic concerns. Public Works Director Maurer commented the County Road E bridge was substantially complete and the contractor has begun to work on the signals. He noted minor cleanup work was needed. He stated the County Road E roadway improvements were also nearing completion. Public Works Director Maurer indicated the PMP Venus neighborhood curb pour should be completed on Thursday of this week. He anticipated that the neighborhood would have asphalt within 3 to 4 weeks. Public Works Director Maurer stated the County recently milled and overlaid Lexington Avenue from Highway 96 to County Road 1. He anticipated the roadway would be restriped in the near future. Mayor Grant believed that the County Road E bridge was in need of lighting. It was his opinion that this was a safety issue and requested that staff come back to the Council with quotes to place lighting on this bridge.