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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 25, 2019 12 Councilmember McClung reported the Fire Board met last Wednesday at Station 4 and discussed the space constraints at this station. Councilmember Holmes discussed an email the Council received from the Arden Hillbillies regarding the development of TCAAP noting this email was forwarded to Representative Blake Huffman. She encouraged residents to continue to bring their comments or concerns to the Council. Councilmember Holmes stated she would be missing two meetings in April. Councilmember Holden expressed concern with the lack of communication County Commissioner Huffman has had with the City. She encouraged Commissioner Huffman to follow through with his promise to provide the City with information as promised. Councilmember Holden discussed the 10 properties that had improperly working water meters. She noted she stopped by four of these properties and spoke with the residents. She stated she would be willing to meet with the remaining residents if she had assistance. Councilmember Scott volunteered to assist Councilmember Holden with this task. Councilmember Holden addressed the comment that the City Council was stalling the development of TCAAP. She commented the City completed its work in December of 2016 and has yet to have the County move towards their part of the project. She explained the City did not want to move to mediation because further information was needed from the County in order for the City to develop specific responses. Mayor Grant thanked the Council and staff for bearing with him this evening. He stated this was an important meeting and he appreciated the fact a full Council was present. Mayor Grant discussed the TCAAP project and noted this endeavor began as a zoning and master plan that was put together with resident involvement. He stated this plan was supported and approved by Ramsey County in December of 2016. He indicated the County's next deliverable was to negotiate the land sale. Up until February of 2018,the City had been left out of all discussions regarding the TCAAP development. He commented if the City were to believe the statements of the developer, they have not been in discussions with the County either. He reported the City Council remains open to moving this project forward. He explained the Joint Development Authority (JDA) would meet next on Monday, April 1, 2019, at City Hall at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Grant thanked Public Works for clearing the storm sewer drains in the City.