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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – MAY 31, 2016 2 <br /> <br />Viet Le, 1540 Edgewater, stated there were 30+ children living in his neighborhood. He indicated <br />he has provided free tennis lessons to the children in his neighborhood at his neighborhood tennis <br />court. He understood the condition of the tennis court was deteriorating; however, he requested <br />the Council reconsider their decision and allow this amenity to remain a part of his neighborhood. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant reported the Council received a number of emails from the public regarding this <br />tennis court. He noted a young child had broken a wrist at this tennis court, which led the Council <br />to locking the gate. <br /> <br />Scott Austin, 1566 Glen Avenue, explained he has lived in his neighborhood for the past 12 <br />years. He indicated he purchased his home due to the fact there was a private beach and tennis <br />court in close proximity. He requested the Council replace the tennis court noting it was used a <br />great deal by himself and his neighbors. <br /> <br />3. STAFF COMMENTS <br /> <br />A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) and Joint Development Authority (JDA) Update <br /> <br />City Planner Ryan Streff stated the JDA held a workshop discussion with the Alatus <br />Development Team on Tuesday, May 24. Topics included observations on the TCAAP <br />Redevelopment Code and how to achieve the JDA’s Master Plan vision for the site. The City <br />Council will be meeting with Alatus in a Work Session immediately following the regular City <br />Council meeting on Monday, May 31. City and Ramsey County staff, attorneys, and Alatus have <br />begun discussing the Master Developer Agreement that will be signed between the JDA and <br />Alatus. <br /> <br />B. Transportation Update <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson reported work was underway on I-694. He described <br />how the lane closures at I-35W and I-694 have been impacting traffic. It was noted the repairs on <br />694 would take two years to complete. <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated the County Road H bridge would be demolished <br />this weekend. He stated I-35W would be closed at 10:00 p.m. on Friday night and detours would <br />be put in place. <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson explained the County Road E2 bridge project was <br />progressing well. The abutments were rising along the interstate and pilings have been put in <br />place for the bridge. He stated Cleveland Avenue and County Road E2 was closed at this time <br />and would remain closed until mid-June. <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson discussed the Lexington Avenue and County Road F <br />project. He noted County Road F would remain closed through mid-June. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung requested the information regarding County Road F be posted on the <br />City’s website to make the public aware of the road closures. <br />