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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL— SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 2 <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 /> 3. 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 the Council with an update on TCAAP and JDA noting the following information: <br /> Meetings <br /> • On September 19, the City Council met with the Master Developer team to review updated <br /> site plans. <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 /> • Another meeting with the Master Developer was be scheduled for October 10 at 6:00 p.m. <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 /> B. Transportation Update <br /> Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Brotzler reported work on westbound 1-694 <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 /> 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 /> 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 /> Councilmember Holden requested an update from staff on the intersection of Lexington Avenue <br /> and Red Fox Road. <br /> Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Brotzler indicated he would investigate this and <br /> would report back to the City Council. <br />