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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—OCTOBER 22, 2018 3 Ramsey County Sheriff Jack Serier stated the department could place mobile pole cams in Arden Hills and could discuss motion sensor lighting within the parks. Councilmember Scott stated he recently completed a ride along with Deputy Megan McDonald. He noted he has been attending recent events at the National Guard and with the Fire Department. He thanked the Sheriff's Department for having a presence at these events. Mayor Grant encouraged Sheriff Serier to speak with his deputies regarding proactive policing in Arden Hills as this shows the presence of the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department in the community. He asked if the County would have body cameras in 2019. Ramsey County Sheriff Jack Serier stated the County was conducting beta testing on body cameras at this time and was installing new dash cams as well. He commented on large amount of staff time and great expense of storing the filmed material collected by the deputies. Councilmember Holden requested the deputies continue to monitor the noise coming from Bethel University. In addition, she requested the County ticket those driving improperly along Lexington Avenue. 5. STAFF COMMENTS A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP)and Joint Development Authority(JDA)Update City Administrator Perrault provided an update on TCAAP stating the JDA met on Wednesday, October 17. He explained the County brought forward multi-year budget to actuals and staff anticipated a budget for 2019 would be discussed in November. He indicated a reimbursement policy has yet to be discussed. He stated the JDA would meet next on Monday, November 5. He noted the Council would be holding a Special TCAAP Worksession on Wednesday, October 24. He reported the TCAAP Public Forum would be held on Thursday, November 15 at 6:00 p.m. in the Marsden Room. He provided further comment on the proposed format that would be followed for the TCAAP Public Forum. Councilmember Holmes asked if the developer would be in attendance at the TCAAP Public Forum. Councilmember Holden suggested the developer not be in attendance, but rather that the City use this meeting to collect feedback from the public. Councilmember Holmes questioned if the TCAAP Public Forum would be videotaped. Mayor Grant stated this would not be completed as this was a feedback gathering meeting. B. Transportation Update Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka reported progress was being made on the 2018 PMP. She stated curb and gutter was in place on Indian Oaks Trail and the contractor was preparing the base for paving.