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EDC Minutes December 4, 2013 Page 4 of 5 Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that the event at Land O’ Lakes was done in collaboration with the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce. She commented that the City would continue to work with the Chamber to set up similar types of events at local businesses in the upcoming months. Commissioner Erickson stated that it will be important for housing developments on the TCAAP site to be appropriately priced in order to attract those young professionals looking for affordable housing options. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that the Metropolitan Council will be evaluating the future extension of the planned Snelling Avenue Bus Rapid Transit line from the Rosedale Mall to TCAAP via Snelling and Hamline Avenues. The extension could also serve University of Northwestern, Bethel University, the County Road E business district, Land O’ Lakes, and Boston Scientific. Community Development Director Hutmacher reviewed the regional transportation improvements open house held on November 19 at the Ramsey County Public Works facility. The event gathered public feedback on the design options for the Highway 96/I-35W and County Road H/I-35W interchanges. Community Development Director Hutmacher provided an overview of the next steps in the TCAAP master planning process. 4. UPDATES A. Commission Members None. B. Council Liaison Council Liaison Werner noted that he will continue on as the Council Liaison to the EDC in 2014. Council Liaison Werner commented that he reviewed the proposed tax levy increases for several cities bordering Arden Hills and found that the average increase was approximately three percent. Council Liaison Werner discussed the proposed franchise fees currently being reviewed by the City Council. He noted that two public hearings will be held in February to allow the public to provide comments on the proposal.