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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 10, 2017 2 <br /> Senator Jason Isaacson thanked the Council for their time and provided the group with an <br /> update from the State. He described the work that was completed in the most recent session. He <br /> noted social security taxes would see some decreases. He discussed the premium relief coming <br /> for healthcare and understood that continual reform would be needed going forward. He <br /> anticipated that a Special Session would be held in October to finalize several matters prior to <br /> yearend. He stated he would continue to look for economic opportunities and encouraged the <br /> Council to contact him with comments or questions. <br /> Councilmember Scott requested further information regarding the small cell tower bill. <br /> Senator Isaacson indicated he would research this topic further and would report back to the <br /> City Council. <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned why Arden Hills received no Local Government Aide <br /> (LGA). <br /> Senator Isaacson stated it was his understanding it would take a great deal of time to reevaluate <br /> the formula. <br /> Mayor Grant thanked Senator Isaacson for his time and presentation. <br /> B. Boy Scout Presentation <br /> Owen Wagner, Troop #9186, introduced himself to the City Council and explained he was a <br /> Second Class Scout working on a Citizenship in the Community Badge. He reported his troop <br /> met at Centennial United Methodist Church in Roseville. He then asked several questions of the <br /> Council regarding TCAAP. <br /> Mayor Grant provided Owen Wagner with a summary on the TCAAP project and the progress <br /> being made on the development. He explained the City was working with Ramsey County on <br /> this project and anticipated that roads would be installed in 2018. He anticipated the entire <br /> TCAAP project would not be completed for another 10-15 years. <br /> 4. STAFF COMMENTS <br /> A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) and Joint Development Authority (JDA) Update <br /> City Administrator Joynes provided an update on TCAAP stating staff met with representatives <br /> of the County last Friday. The meeting was designed to ensure all parties were on the same <br /> financial schedule going forward. He reported Ehlers would be putting together financials for <br /> both parties. He explained the City was still waiting to hear about the pollution issues. He was <br /> hopeful the project would begin moving forward in the next two to three weeks when the <br /> property sales would be finalized. <br /> B. County Road I/Old Highway 8 Update <br />