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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 14, 2016 3 responses are considered confidential until a developer is chosen by the Joint Development Authority (JDA). The Solicitation Review Committee is scheduled to hold interviews on April 11, 2016, and to recommend finalists to the JDA on May 2, 2016. Information on the solicitation process is being posted on the City’s website, Facebook, and Twitter. Councilmember McClung asked how many finalists would be presented to the JDA. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that she anticipated that the strongest finalists would be presented to the JDA for consideration. She is uncertain what that number will be. She explained that the Solicitation Review Committee will be reviewing the four proposals in order to make a recommendation to the JDA. B. Small Business Workshops Update – Content Marketing Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that a partnership of Highway 96 municipalities and economic development entities are collaborating on a series of free small business workshops. The first workshop will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at the Vadnais Heights Fairfield Inn. The topic is Content Marketing – how it has put the consumer in control of the buying process and what that means for marketing. The workshop will show how to plan, create, and promote content that delivers a return. Networking begins at 7:30 am, and the workshop and interactive panel session are scheduled from 8:00 to 9:30 am. Program information has been posted on the City’s website, Facebook, and Twitter. All Arden Hills’ residents and businesses are invited to attend this free workshop. C. Transportation Update Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated that at the end of February, spring load restrictions were put into place. These restrictions will remain in place through March and into early-April. Acting Public Works Director Anderson commented that the County Road E2 project has been bid. He understood that the County Road H bridge would open bids on Thursday, March 31. Acting Public Works Director Anderson encouraged residents to visit the MnDOT website to gain further information on the I-694 project. Acting Public Works Director Anderson discussed the transportation projects that would be completed in the summer of 2016 that would impact Arden Hills’ residents. He indicated that the County Road E2 and County Road H bridges will be closed and replaced. He commented on the plans for Lexington Avenue and County Road F. He noted that there will be an overlay project on I-35W between Highway 36 and I-694. Councilmember Holden requested further information from staff on Lexington Avenue and Red Fox Road. Acting Public Works Director Anderson reported that he had no additional information.