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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 22, 2019 3 <br /> Mr. Lindeberg explained this would be a temporary closure for this construction season. He <br /> stated MnDOT does have safety concerns with this roadway. <br /> Councilmember McClung discussed the high levels of traffic along Highway 96 and encouraged <br /> MnDOT to be monitoring this. <br /> Councilmember Holden encouraged MnDOT to also monitor the traffic along Hamline Avenue. <br /> B. Proclamation Recognizing May 19-25, 2019 as National Public Works Week <br /> Mayor Grant read a proclamation in full for the record declaring May 19-25, 2019 as National <br /> Public Works Week in the City of Arden Hills. <br /> C. Proclamation Recognizing May 12-18, 2019 as National Police Week <br /> Mayor Grant read a proclamation in full for the record declaring May 12-18, 2019 as National <br /> Police Week in the City of Arden Hills. <br /> 5. STAFF COMMENTS <br /> A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP)and Joint Development Authority (JDA) Update <br /> City Administrator Perrault provided an update on TCAAP stating at the Ramsey County <br /> Board meeting on April 2 the County Commissioners authorized the County Manager to pursue <br /> all legal options to move the project forward. The County has requested the City voluntarily <br /> terminate the JPA. He stated the City's position remains the same and believes it is best to <br /> continue to work under the confines of the JPA which was mutually agreed upon by the City and <br /> the County back in 2012. He noted the next scheduled JDA meeting was Monday, May 6. <br /> Councilmember Scott asked if the TCAAP development would be a 100% energy net neutral <br /> site. <br /> City Administrator Perrault commented it was his understanding the County was pursuing <br /> different options with Xcel Energy for sustainable and environmentally friendly energy options. <br /> Mayor Grant indicated the County has broken off all communication with the City regarding this <br /> development. <br /> Councilmember Holden reported the developer stated he was investigating geothermal options <br /> about nine months ago. She stated she received an email stating the County was telling people in <br /> its employment that the Arden Hills City Council never executed the JPA and therefore the <br /> County can walk away from this development. She clarified for the record; the City has an <br /> executed copy of the JPA available on the City's website. <br /> B. Transportation Update <br />