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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 25, 2019 2 Mayor Grant commented this was not a budgeted expense for 2019. He requested staff refer this matter to the PTRC for further consideration. Gregg Larson, 3377 North Snelling Avenue, explained that it was his position that the cooperation between the City and the County for TCAAP was on life support. He stated Arden Hills has earned the reputation that it does not play well with others. He commented he has seen this both on the Council and off the Council. He reported this was the reason developers have walked away from the City, such as Rehbein, Ryan Companies, Royal Oaks Realty and now Ramsey County. He stated Section 2311 of the Joint Powers Agreement provides for dispute resolution. He indicated the County has proposed non-binding mediation and the City objects for two disingenuous reasons. The first reason being the City does not know what the County wants. He encouraged the Council to read the letters from the County. He reported the issues were all spelled out as being increased density, affordable housing, and allocation of development costs. Second, the Council obsesses about any change in the density or affordable housing numbers. He understood these numbers were agreed upon years ago, but questioned why a change was non- negotiable. He commented on the language within the JPA that addressed how time and market changes may require amendments to the plan for TCAAP. He stated he understood why the County was taking a break on this project in order to try a new approach. He encouraged the leaders of this City to lead with vision, problem-solving skills, and a social conscience. He recommended the City Council change, move on, and stop with the excuses for the development of TCAAP. Mayor Grant referred this issue to staff. 3. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES • Gregg Larson,3377 North Snelling Avenue • Don Wahlberg, 1451 Arden Place Councilmember Holmes summarized the response to public inquiry from Gregg Larson from the last Council meeting. She discussed the concerns Mr. Larson raised regarding the Civic Site on TCAAP. She commented on the weight the Council put on the survey results noting this was simply a starting point. Councilmember Holden commented a Civic Use was proposed for the TCAAP development by the County and developer to bring vibrancy to the Town Center. She reported the Council was doing its due diligence by creating a Task Force to explore this opportunity. She commented further on the feedback the Council received from the public at an Open House. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka summarized the response to public inquiry from Don Wahlberg from the last Council meeting. She read a written response that was prepared by the City's Emergency Manager Matt Sather. She explained the siren was 250 feet from Mr. Wahlberg's home and reviewed the decibel levels that were being emitted by this siren. It was noted the emergency sirens were part of the County's emergency warning system. Mayor Grant asked if additional testing should be completed on the siren. Councilmember Holden stated she did not support any additional testing.