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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 8, 2022 4 <br /> Councilmember Holden reported she would like the County to respond to the speed concerns <br /> along Lake Johanna Boulevard. She recommended this issue be addressed at a future work session <br /> in order to make this corridor safe for Arden Hills residents. <br /> Councilmember Holden explained the Rotary Club's Taste of Hops event would be held on <br /> Thursday, August 11. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated she has had several residents ask for gaga ball courts in Arden <br /> Hills. She requested staff look into installing a gaga ball court within several City parks and that <br /> this be discussed at a future work session. <br /> Councilmember Holden clarified for the record the Council did not vote down a Costco within <br /> TCAAP. She commented on the history of TCAAP and explained she would like to see a lot of <br /> small businesses on the TCAAP site versus big box retail in order to really make the development <br /> special. She expressed further frustration with the County and questioned when they would begin <br /> negotiating with the City. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated she received questions regarding the $4 million the City spent on <br /> TCAAP, noting the City has been or will be reimbursed for everything except for $1 million that <br /> has not been reimbursed from Ramsey County through the JPA/JDA. She commented further on <br /> the litigation costs and the expense for the conduit that was installed within TCAAP, which were <br /> expenses to the City. <br /> Mayor Grant explained it was great to see residents out and attending National Night Out events <br /> last Tuesday. <br /> Mayor Grant stated he asked staff to create a Council Activity list to address Council requests <br /> such as a speed sign on Lake Johanna Boulevard. <br /> Mayor Grant reported he toured Venture Solutions today along with staff, Councilmember <br /> Holmes and Councilmember Scott. <br /> Mayor Grant indicated he would support the Council revisiting City Code to address the request <br /> from Omni Brewing. <br /> ADJOURN <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Radziei moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a <br /> motion to adiourn. The motion carried (5-0). <br /> Mayor Grant adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:34 p.m. <br /> Julic Hanson David Grant <br /> City Clerk Mayor <br />