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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 2 <br /> <br />Administrative Services Perrault and thanked him and his staff for their great service to the City <br />of Arden Hills. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. <br /> <br />4. STAFF COMMENTS <br /> <br />A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) and Joint Development Authority (JDA) Update <br /> <br />City Administrator Joynes provided an update on TCAAP stating at the last JDA meeting the <br />County provided an update on negotiations and the County’s decision to pursue the Amazon HQ2. <br />He believed the TCAAP site was a great fit for the Amazon headquarters and noted Alatus fully <br />supported this project. At this point, the previous plans for TCAAP would be put on pause until a <br />decision was made by Amazon. He explained the proposal submitted to Amazon was available on <br />Ramsey County’s website. <br /> <br />B. County Road I/Old Highway 8 Update <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka provided the Council with an update on the County <br />Road I and Old Highway 8 project. She noted this project would serve portions of the TCAAP <br />property but was located within MnDOT right-of-way. She noted the roadways would be open <br />by December 1. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung encouraged staff to put a notification on the City’s website explaining <br />how to access the Driver’s Exam Station and Department of Minnesota Surplus building during <br />the road construction. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant explained that the portion of Old Highway 8 in Arden Hills would be renamed by <br />the County after this project was complete. <br /> <br />C. State of the City Update <br /> <br />Senior Planner Bachler stated two State of the City events will be held this year: <br /> <br />• Thursday, September 28, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Tavern Grill restaurant <br />• Tuesday, October 3, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall <br /> <br />Senior Planner Bachler explained Councilmembers will give presentations covering Rice Creek <br />Commons/TCAAP, development projects, transportation improvements, and more. Arden Hills <br />businesses and residents are encouraged to attend one of the events (the presentations will be the <br />same at both events.) It was noted a representative from MnDOT would be on hand at both events <br />to discuss transportation initiatives. <br /> <br />D. Clean Up Day Update <br /> <br />Senior Planner Bachler reported the Fall Cleanup Day event is scheduled for Saturday, October <br />14 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. It will be held at the Ramsey County Public Works Facility at <br />1425 Paul Kirkwold Drive. The event is co-sponsored by Arden Hills and Shoreview and is open <br />to residents of both cities.