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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — APRIL 24, 2023 6 he represents all Arden Hills residents and yet he was withholding information. She inquired what happened to his campaign promise for transparency and public participation. She recommended the JDA advisory committee meetings be opened to all interested parties. 3. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES A. Responses from April 10, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting City Administrator Perrault reported five residents spoke at the April 10 Council meeting. He summarized the comments and questions that were raised. He explained the JDA's meeting scheduled for May 1 would address questions raised for communication and public engagement. He stated the blueprint for TCAAP remains the same as it did in 2018 and 2016, that was approved within the master development agreement, otherwise known as the TCAAP redevelopment code. Going forward, the JDA committee was considering adjustments or ranges to the density. 4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS None. 5. STAFF COMMENTS A. TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons Update City Administrator Perrault stated the County held a press release meeting today to announce the official release of the request for development interest on the thumb property at TCAAP. He noted the release was announced today, but was approved by the JDA on April 3. He explained a draft of the solicitation can be found within the packet for this meeting. He stated the County has relaunched the Rice Creek Commons website. In the future, he hopes to have the advisory committee summaries on this website. He reported the JDA would be holding a special worksession on May 1, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. and a special regular meeting may follow if anything needs approval. Otherwise, the JDA would be holding its next regular meeting on June 5, 2023. Councilmember Holden asked if public comment would be allowed at the JDA worksession meeting. City Administrator Perrault commented this has not been specifically discussed. Councilmember Holden stated she was concerned regarding the criteria within the solicitation for the thumb property based on the fact only county goals and county initiatives would be considered. She questioned what happened to the City goals for this project. City Administrator Perrault stated the City was not privy to this land sale. This would be a County function as they are the landowner and the City's responsibility was the zone the site. Councilmember Holden reported the JDA does allow for City input.