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EDC Minutes August 5, 2015 Page 4 of 5 Commissioner Erickson asked if there were any issues with responses from businesses regarding scheduling appointments. Associate Planner Bachler indicated that the response rate from businesses was lower than hoped, as 10% declined to participate, 30% committed to participating, and 60% remained neutral so far. Timing could also be an issue due to summer vacations. Commissioner Erickson volunteered to reach out to businesses to set up appointments. Associate Planner Bachler stated he would speak with Jonathan Weinhagen of SPACC and indicated Commissioner Erickson may also contact Jonathan directly as well. Chair Heikkila asked if Jonathan could provide feedback at a future EDC meeting, possibly the September meeting. This visit will be coordinated by Associate Planner Bachler. 5. UPDATES A. Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP Update Associate Planner Bachler stated the City Council did approve the TCAAP Redevelopment Code and Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) for the TCAAP Master Plan at their July 13 meeting. He also stated this information has been provided to adjacent municipalities and other affected jurisdictions for their 60 day review as required by Met Council. The Mounds View School District, MnDOT, and the City of Mounds View have provided general comments but there were no major concerns. He outlined that following this 60 day review process, the document is provided to Met Council for their 60 day review process. Met Council is expected to provide their report in early November. Commissioner von Holtum questioned if there was any pushback or objections. Council Liaison Woodburn stated that there was some pushback and that in his opinion it will be a “rough go from here on out” as the County feels the project lacks density and is micromanaged. He feels the Met Council will not approve the Plan. City Administrator Klaers reiterated the City Council has approved the Master Plan (the TCAAP Redevelopment Code and Regulating Plan). Regarding the Comp Plan Amendment, this has received preliminary approval from the City Council and has been sent out for a 60 day review period to adjacent jurisdictions. Once received back, it will be submitted to the Met Council for their 60 day review period. Then, once received from the Met Council, the City Council will take final action. He stated there is a Comp Plan Amendment and a Master Plan and while clearly related, they are different. The Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) states that the Master Plan must be approved by the Council. If the County rejects the Master Plan, we could go to a formal dispute resolution process as stated in the JPA. Commissioner Erickson asked if the County or Met Council could limit funding.