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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 27, 2016 3 <br /> D. GreenStep City—First Step <br /> Recreation Coordinator Grant stated at the League of Minnesota Cities Conference, the City of <br /> Arden Hills was presented with the First Step award from the GreenStep City program. She <br /> presented the First Step award to the City Council and Mayor Grant. <br /> 4. STAFF COMMENTS <br /> A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) and Joint Development Authority(JDA)Update <br /> Interim City Administrator and Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson <br /> provided an update from Stacie Kvilvang on TCAAP and the JDA noting the following: <br /> Development <br /> • The master development team held their internal design charrette on June 23, 2016, to <br /> begin the process of determining their vision for development of the site. <br /> • The master development team hired Kimley-Horn as their Civil Engineer for the site. They <br /> will be assisting in pre-planning work including but not limited to road and utility <br /> infrastructure, mass grading, developable lot configuration, TGRS related issues, etc. <br /> Meetings <br /> • City and County staff, Ehlers, and the master developer held their weekly project meetings <br /> on June 15th and 22nd. <br /> Communications/Media <br /> • On June 16, 2016, the Pioneer Press ran the attached article on the master developer team <br /> for TCAAP. <br /> • The County is planning a media event tentatively for August 10, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. It is <br /> expected the City (Mayor) will have a role in the event. Details will be provided as more is <br /> known and date will be confirmed. <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned what would be presented on August 10. <br /> Interim City Administrator and Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson <br /> stated this was just a placeholder and more information would be forthcoming regarding this <br /> event. <br /> B. Transportation Update <br /> Acting Public Works Director Anderson reported work continues on Interstate I-694. Motorists <br /> are encouraged to plan their trips as the westbound lanes were split into express and local lanes. <br /> He discussed the ramp closures on 1-694. <br />