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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 13, 2018 2 <br /> Gregg Larson, 3377 North Snelling Avenue, commented the Council recently discussed further <br /> communications being provided by a service warranty company that has partnered with the City. <br /> He thanked the Council for hearing the public's concerns and for requiring this company to <br /> provide any and all future communications to the Council for review prior to being sent to <br /> residents. He encouraged the Council to have all future mailings be sent on the company's <br /> letterhead and envelopes and that the City logo not be used. In addition, he did not want to see the <br /> City of Arden Hills on the signature line. <br /> 3. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES <br /> None. <br /> 4. STAFF COMMENTS <br /> A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) and Joint Development Authority (JDA) Update <br /> City Administrator Perrault provided an update on TCAAP stating the Monday, August 6, 2018 <br /> JDA meeting was canceled due to lack of pressing agenda items. He reported the JDA would <br /> meet next on Tuesday, September 4. He stated the Civic Site Task Force met on Tuesday, July <br /> 31, 2018 and noted the group held a brainstorming session with HGA. <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned why the JDA had not met with Alatus to make them the sole <br /> negotiator for the project. <br /> City Administrator Perrault explained Alatus believes they have enough momentum going <br /> forward and did not feel it was necessary to extend the PDA at this point. <br /> B. Transportation Update <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka reported progress has been made on Old Snelling <br /> noting this roadway was now open at the railroad bridge. <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka provided the Council with an update on the City <br /> street improvement project. <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka explained the County Road F project has been <br /> slowed down by utility relocations and watermain work. She anticipated this project would be <br /> extended out to October. <br /> Councilmember Holmes asked if the Old Snelling road lanes were narrower than a regular City <br /> street. <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka reported the roadway lanes are 11 feet in width and <br /> while most City streets were 12 feet wide, 11 feet wide is an acceptable standard. <br /> 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br />