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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—NOVEMBER 13, 2017 3 <br /> Councilmember McClung commended Sheriff Serier for the high level of professionalism in his <br /> department. He understood that Arden Hills was a safe community and thanked Ramsey County <br /> for always addressing the City's concerns. <br /> Mayor Grant asked what assistance the Ramsey County Sheriffs Department could provide to <br /> local churches, given the recent event that occurred in Texas. <br /> Ramsey County Sheriff Serier stated he would be open to speaking with local churches and <br /> other faith communities regarding active shooter response training. <br /> Mayor Grant encouraged the City Councilmembers to go on a ride-along with a Ramsey County <br /> Deputy. <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 the City was waiting for the <br /> optimization study to be finalized. He explained the anticipated arrival date was early first quarter <br /> of 2018. He stated the JDA meeting for November 22 would be canceled. <br /> B. Richard Wenzel Complaint Update <br /> City Administrator Joynes stated Richard Wenzel attended the last Council meeting where he <br /> addressed complaints in his neighborhood. He explained he and <br /> Dave Scherbel, the City's Building Official, visited with Mr. Wenzel a week and a half ago where <br /> a list of citations issued to his neighbors from Ramsey County were reviewed. In addition, a list <br /> of actions taken by the City were also discussed. He reported Mr. Wenzel thanked the City for <br /> taking the time to meet with him. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if the City could accelerate the abatement process for the property <br /> in question. <br /> Senior Planner Bachler indicated the code violations on the property were not under City <br /> provisions that would allow for an accelerated abatement process. <br /> C. County Road I/Old Highway 8 Update <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka reported wear course would be placed on the <br /> roundabout at the end of this week and the roundabout should be open by next Wednesday. <br /> 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> A. October 16, 2017, City Council Work Session <br /> B. October 23, 2017, Regular City Council <br />