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ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL—DECEMBER 12, 2016 4 <br /> L. Motion to Approve 2015 PMP Final Payment No. 8 <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a <br /> motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented and to authorize <br /> execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried <br /> unanimously (5-0). <br /> 6. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS <br /> None. <br /> 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) Development Discussion Opportunity for <br /> Residents <br /> Mayor Grant stated under the Public Hearing section, citizens would have an opportunity to <br /> discuss ideas regarding the TCAAP development. <br /> Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. <br /> Jackie Dewore, resident of Arden Manor, stated she sent the Council an email this morning. She <br /> explained she lived in Arden Manor as it was the most affordable option in the City. She <br /> questioned how affordable the housing would be within TCAAP. She expressed concern with <br /> how effective the new development would be and how the remainder of Arden Hills would be <br /> impacted by TCAAP. She indicated there were many residents within Arden Manor interested in <br /> working on TCAAP during construction and thereafter. <br /> Mayor Grant encouraged Ms. Dewore to pass along a list of those interested in jobs to the <br /> Master Developer. <br /> Steve Scott, 4286 Norma Avenue, addressed the Council as a concerned citizen and noted he was <br /> the Councilmember elect. He discussed his work history and explained he had decades of <br /> government contracting work experience. He addressed the risks that have been identified for <br /> TCAAP and commended the City on its strong financial position. He believed the Council has <br /> invested wisely in parks and trails making Arden Hills a truly first class City. He was pleased that <br /> multiple builders would be used to construct the residential homes on TCAAP as he did not want <br /> them all to look the same. He provided further comment on his views of the TCAAP <br /> development as being risky. He did not believe the Arden Hills taxpayer should bear the brunt of <br /> this project. He asked the Council to delay approval of the project until all risks have been <br /> mitigated. <br /> Len Pratt, Pratt Homes and Development, spoke on behalf of Bob Lux and the Alatus proposal. <br /> He believed something very exciting was about to happen in the City of Arden Hills. He <br /> supported Bob Lux and his proposal to have a variety of housing types within the development as <br /> this would meet the life cycle needs of both the City and the County. In addition, he supported the <br />