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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 13, 2023 8 Hills would not be privy to the information discussed by this subcommittee. She reiterated that the addition of this many people in the northern area of Arden Hills was dangerous. 3. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES A. Public Inquiry Response from January 17, 2023 City Council Work Session City Administrator Perrault provided the Council with information on the public inquiry response from the January 17, 2023 City Council Work Session. He explained one resident raised a question about the roundabout and the other asked about the County's plan regarding TCAAP. He noted the most recent response from the County was on the City's website. Councilmember Holden asked if the City received any term sheets from the County. City Administrator Perrault clarified the last letter the City received from the County was in June of 2022. He noted the City has not received a response to the term sheet. Councilmember Holden questioned if the term sheet that was brought to the City came from the developer. She noted that this was the first time the City received the term sheet and it was provided accidentally by the Developer within the last few weeks. City Administrator Perrault reported this information was received from the developer, who was forwarded this information from the County last year. Councilmember Holden requested further information on what the process would be for the JDA. She asked if there would be public hearings and input received from the residents. City Administrator Perrault stated the process for the JDA has not changed and noted public input would be taken at their future meetings. In addition, the public was encouraged to reach out to JDA or County Board members with any comments or questions. Councilmember Holden reported the City has given the County term sheets several times and she understood Councilmember Fabel believed the City has never moved off of the 1420 number. She said she understood Councilmember Fabel has negotiated on behalf of the City. She questioned if a term sheet was something that was negotiated by the City Council. City Administrator Perrault explained the term sheet that was voted on and approved by the City Council in May of last year was the Council's official position at that time. Councilmember Holden asked how many meetings were held without the County attending. She noted that the City continued to ask the County to come and negotiate. City Administrator Perrault stated since February 2019 the City continued to hold the JDA meetings until June of 2022 without the County showing up. Councilmember Holden anticipated it was difficult to move a project forward without receiving communication from another involved party. She stated she had wanted to discuss the process surrounding TCAAP more, but this item was removed from the agenda. She indicated she would like to better understand if the Council would be allowed to discuss this topic at future meetings.