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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – A PRIL 22 , 2019 3 <br /> <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 /> <br />Councilmember McClung discussed the high levels of traffic along Highway 96 and encouraged <br />MnDOT to be monitoring this. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden encouraged MnDOT to also monitor the traffic along Hamline Avenue. <br /> <br />B. Proclamation Recognizing May 19-25, 2019 as National Public Works Week <br /> <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 /> <br />C. Proclamation Recognizing May 12-18, 2019 as National Police Week <br /> <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 /> <br />5. STAFF COMMENTS <br /> <br />A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) and Joint Development Authority (JDA) Update <br /> <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 /> <br />Councilmember Scott asked if the TCAAP development would be a 100% energy net neutral <br />site. <br /> <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 /> <br />Mayor Grant indicated the County has broken off all communication with the City regarding this <br />development. <br /> <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 /> <br />B. Transportation Update <br />