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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 2 <br /> <br />fault. He feared that the Personnel Committee, made of Mayor Grant and Councilmember <br />Holden, were also to blame. He believed that the staffing situation at City Hall was a mess that <br />was damaging the morale of the remaining staff. He feared the City would have a hard time <br />hanging onto its valued employees. He took his hat off to Interim City Administrator Sue Iverson <br />and former Acting Public Works Director John Anderson for their efforts on behalf of the City. <br />He believed the City Council has failed to follow through with its hiring responsibilities. He <br />anticipated that excuses would be offered and no fault would be accepted. He encouraged the <br />City Council to provide better leadership on behalf of the residents of Arden Hills. <br /> <br />3. STAFF COMMENTS <br /> <br />A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) and Joint Development Authority (JDA) Update <br /> <br />Interim City Administrator and Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson <br />provided the Council with an update on TCAAP and JDA noting the following information: <br /> <br /> Meetings <br />• On September 19, the City Council met with the Master Developer team to review updated <br />site plans. <br /> <br />• On September 20, Bob Lux of Alatus met with the Mayor and Council Member Holden to <br />discuss their concerns regarding development in Town Center. <br /> <br />• Another meeting with the Master Developer was be scheduled for October 10 at 6:00 p.m. <br /> <br />Communications/Media <br />• On September 14, the Mayor, along with County representatives and the Developer spoke <br />at a Twin Cities North Chamber event regarding TCAAP. <br /> <br />B. Transportation Update <br /> <br />Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Brotzler reported work on westbound I-694 <br />would continue through November. He noted a portion of the roadway would be closed for bridge <br />painting September 30 through October 3. <br /> <br />Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Brotzler stated work continues on I-35W at <br />County Road H. Ramps for County Road H would be closed through late fall. <br /> <br />Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Brotzler explained the bridge lighting on <br />County Road E was being reviewed and staff was waiting to hear back from MnDOT on the <br />lighting options. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden requested an update from staff on the intersection of Lexington Avenue <br />and Red Fox Road. <br /> <br />Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Brotzler indicated he would investigate this and <br />would report back to the City Council.