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Joint Development Authority <br /> TCAAP Redevelopment Project <br />• Participants wanted to minimize their time spent on household chores and maintenance – most <br />preferred a home no larger than necessary and a homeowner’s association to take care of <br />mowing and shoveling. <br /> <br />When asked how to reach a younger demographic, attendees responded that events such as the one at <br />Land O’Lakes are an innovative and effective way to reach their age group. Participation makes them <br />want to seek additional opportunities to be involved. Attendees also suggested using social media tools <br />such as Facebook, Instagram, and Linked-In. <br /> <br />Based on the success of the workshop and the positive feedback received, the City will work with SPACC <br />to schedule additional on-site workshops at major employers in January and February. <br /> <br />Transportation <br /> <br />The Metropolitan Council has announced that it will evaluate a future extension of the Snelling Avenue <br />Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line from Rosedale Mall to TCAAP via Snelling and Hamline Avenues <br />(announcement attached). The extension would run north on Snelling and Hamline Avenues and could <br />serve University of Northwestern, Bethel University, the County Road E business district, Land O’Lakes <br />and Boston Scientific. Metro Transit will conduct a study to determine the feasibility of BRT extension to <br />TCAAP. <br /> <br />An open house to gather public feedback on the design options for the Highway 96 and County Road H <br />intersections with I-35W was held at the Ramsey County Public Works facility in Arden Hills on <br />November 19, 2013. Attendees were encouraged to view the concepts for both interchanges and ask <br />questions of the staff present. The event was well attended with 66 members of the general public <br />signing-in at the welcome table and more who declined to sign-in. Staff were present from Arden Hills, <br />Ramsey County, MnDOT, and Kimley-Horn and Associates. <br /> <br />A handout was given to attendees that included a general project summary and project timeline. 16 <br />boards were displayed showing area constraints, concepts for both interchanges, and a basic overview <br />of TCAAP. <br /> <br />11 comments were submitted in writing at the open house. The nature of the comments consisted <br />mostly of concerns with bicycle and pedestrian access, access to TCAAP, pros and cons of roundabouts <br />in general, and the construction impacts of the interchanges. Verbal feedback was generally positive <br />about the momentum to improve the interchanges and raised concerns similar to those submitted in <br />writing. <br /> <br />The concept designs are posted on the TCAAP Master Plan page of the City’s website. <br /> <br />Next Steps <br /> <br />City Council review of the first Master Plan draft is scheduled for December 16, 2013. The next TCAAP <br />open house is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Master Plan consultants will also