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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — AUGUST 10, 2020 <br />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 website 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 11 cn <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 WSB — Snelling Avenue North <br />