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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 10, 2020 2 <br /> 4. STAFF COMMENTS <br /> A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) and Joint Development Authority (JDA)Update <br /> City Administrator Perrault provided an update on TCAAP stating litigation with Ramsey <br /> County was ongoing. <br /> B. COVID-19 Update <br /> City Administrator Perrault provided the Council with an update on how the City was <br /> responding to COVID-19. He encouraged residents to visit the City's web site for the most current <br /> and up to date information regarding COVID-19. He reported the Minnesota Department of <br /> Health and CDC also had websites with current guidelines and recommendations. He explained <br /> the City of Arden Hills remains in a peacetime state of emergency and City Hall will remain <br /> closed until further notice. He indicated City staff remains operational and can be reached via <br /> phone or email. He encouraged residents to monitor the governor's executive orders which were <br /> available on the State of Minnesota's website. He reported the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office <br /> has a COVID Help Team that will assist those in the community that are at most risk. Services <br /> provided by this team included pickup and delivery of essential items, donation of essential items, <br /> etc. He explained information regarding CARES Act funding would be available to the public at <br /> an upcoming meeting. <br /> C. Transportation Update <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom reported within the 2020 Street Maintenance <br /> project 40,000 square yards of sealcoating was completed last week along Pine Tree Drive, <br /> Harriet Avenue, Shorewood Drive, Sandeen Road, Beckman Avenue, Katie Lane, Thom Drive <br /> and Hamline Avenue north of County Road E. He explained street sweeping would be completed <br /> on Tuesday, August I Ph <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom provided the Council with an update on the I- <br /> 35W MNPASS project. He explained the County Road D ramp to Southbound 35W would <br /> remain closed through September. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated she was really impressed by the crack sealing and sealcoating <br /> work that was completed last week. <br /> 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> None. <br /> 6. CONSENT CALENDAR <br /> A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll <br /> B. Motion to Authorize Order to Outfit Plowtruck Unit 85120 <br /> C. Motion to Authorize Professional Services Agreement for Environmental Services <br /> with W SB — Snelling Avenue North <br />