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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—NOVEMBER 30, 2015 2 <br /> None. <br /> 3. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS <br /> A. Presentation of City Video Tour <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher reported that the Economic Development <br /> Commission collaborated with CTV to create a City Video Tour. It was noted that the tour was an <br /> economic development tool which informs prospective businesses of the City's business districts, <br /> amenities, and character. It highlights the City's major employers, convenient transportation <br /> access, and the proximity to Minneapolis and St. Paul. The tour has been posted on the City's <br /> website and YouTube channel. <br /> Staff played the video for the City Council. <br /> B. Community Development Department Award <br /> Mayor Grant explained that on November 17, 2015, the City of Arden Hills won the St. Paul <br /> Area of Chamber Commerce Leaders in Local Government Award for the City's Business <br /> Retention and Expansion (BRE) Program. He congratulated the Economic Development <br /> Authority, Economic Development Commission, and Community Development Department for <br /> their BRE efforts. <br /> 4. STAFF COMMENTS <br /> A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) Update <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that the Metropolitan Council approved <br /> the TCAAP Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) on October 28, 2015. Ramsey County <br /> announced on November 13, 2015, that the demolition and remediation project is complete, and <br /> that the site has been cleaned to a residential standard. She noted that the Joint Development <br /> Authority meeting originally scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2015, has been cancelled. <br /> B. Transportation Update <br /> Acting Public Works Director Anderson reported that all lanes on the County Road 96 bridge <br /> are open to traffic and that the remaining work for this project will be completed in the spring of <br /> 2016. <br /> Acting Public Works Director Anderson indicated that the County Road F bridge is also open <br /> to traffic. Railing work will be completed yet this fall with follow-up work to be completed in the <br /> spring of 2016. <br /> Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated that the City's PMP project is now complete <br /> with the wear course. He noted that the contractor will be addressing minor concerns this fall. <br />