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® Introduction of JDA and Alatus Development Team <br />® Discussion of observations regarding the Master Plan and achieving the Master Plan <br />vision <br />® Scheduling the next joint meeting of JDA and Development Team <br />® Draft master schedule of events for the next several months <br />o Meeting schedules for remainder of the year <br />Director Worthington explained the supplementary agenda from Alatus was based on <br />conversations between staff and Alatus representatives. <br />Bob Lux, Alatus,stated Alatus was honored to be working with the County and the City on this <br />project. He understood the importance of this project and wanted to see this property become <br />a showpiece. <br />Tom Shaver, Inland Development Partners, stated it was a pleasure for him to come before the <br />JDA. He then commented on the end goals for this project. He discussed how <br />environmental/sustainability efforts would be included in this project. <br />Commissioner Holden requested Alatus consider having a prominent feature, such as a water <br />tower observation deck, on the site given the fact TCAAP has the highest elevation in Ramsey <br />County. She then discussed the importance of having the property connected to the remainder <br />of Arden Hills. <br />Commissioner Grant wanted to see a welcoming and special entry point to TCAAP. He <br />suggested traffic calming measures be considered for this area of the development. <br />Chair Sand commented on the entry to The Lakes development in Blaine, Minnesota. He <br />discussed the importance of having the development accessible to those with disabilities, those <br />on foot, bike, etc. He reported signage at the County Road H roundabout would be critical. <br />Commissioner Grant recommended the single family neighborhoods have a single garbage <br />hauler. He preferred to see Alatus pursue businesses that would remain in place long term. He <br />commented on the businesses already located in Arden Hills. He stated office was preferred to <br />manufacturing given the fact office provided more jobs, which would support the proposed <br />retail. <br />Chair Sand questioned how the history of the site could be focused on through the <br />development. <br />Mr. Shaver questioned the JDA's vision for parks and park maintenance. <br />Commissioner Holden stated the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee has brought forward <br />a list of facilities and amenities that it would like to see on TCAAP. She believed that each of <br />