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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 10, 2023 3 equitable development framework. She questioned what was equitable about Ramsey County taxing Arden Hills residents twice and suing the City for the cost of $300,000. She asked what was equitable about hiding true density designs so an honest traffic study for Highway 96 can be done. She stated true equity would demand a long public approval process if the County wants 2500 units, which would add 6,200 people to Arden Hills. She reported this would be a tremendous amount of density that would threaten the quality of life for the residents living in northern Arden Hills. She asked that the City now allow Ramsey County Commissioners to finally make an appearance at the JDA meetings and order City staff around. She expressed concern with the fact Ramsey County Commissioner Frethem and Councilmember Fabel were meeting in secret without minutes available to the public. Lynn Dias, 1143 Ingerson Road, encouraged the Council to fund Northwest Youth and Family Services. She recommended the City support a new AUAR and suggested this be done this fall. She agreed the JDA Advisory Committee should be providing minutes for the public to review after each meeting. She recommended the City complete a survey of Arden Hills residents that focuses solely on TCAAP. She supported the City hiring a professional to assist with the survey. 3. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES None. 4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS None. 5. STAFF COMMENTS A. TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons Update City Administrator Perrault stated the JDA held a meeting on April 3. At that meeting, the JDA approved a request for development interest on the thumb property. He explained the County is going to seek proposals for the site and hopes to have a selection made by early fall. He noted the County gave presentations on Building 189, future County Park and Recreation projects, and their economic inclusion plan. He reported the JDA would be holding a workshop meeting on Monday, May 1 and topics are still to be determined, but will likely include a discussion on energy, a roadmap for the project, communication planning and public engagement. He explained summaries of the advisory committee meetings will be posted on the City's website once a page is determined. He stated Alatus held a meeting with representatives from the City, County and Army to discuss the remediation on the site. Councilmember Holden commented she would appreciate if JDA members would read through the minutes in order to make minor corrections. She noted Rice Street was included in the minutes and this should read Rice Creek. She reported the minutes were a reflection of what had been done at the meeting, and the information should be accurate. She asked if the County was given a warranty on the cleanup work that occurred on TCAAP.