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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 24, 2023 8 Mayor Grant questioned how much advanced notification did the Council have regarding the solicitation. City Administrator Perrault stated the initial heads up that the County was exploring this project was as early as March 10 and noted the draft solicitation was available at the JDA meeting. Councilmember Holden requested staff provide a direct link to the JDA advisory committee in order to assist the public in finding the summaries for this group. City Administrator Perrault stated he would work make this information more easily accessible to the public. Mayor Grant commented prior to April 13 there were no minutes or summaries for the JDA advisory committee. City Administrator Perrault explained Council was receiving summaries from the advisory committee since March and the public posting of the summaries occurred after April 13. B. Transportation Update Public Works Director Swearingen updated the Council on the Lexington Avenue reconstruction project. He reported Canadian Pacific Railroad began their work on the rail crossing on April 17. He explained no vehicles would be allowed through the closure and noted a detour was in place. He indicated the closure should be in place for another two or three weeks. Starting April 26, Ramsey County will be closing the traffic movement or I-694 eastbound to Lexington Avenue northbound and traffic movement for Lexington Avenue southbound to I-694 eastbound. He described the detour that would be put in place through this area and noted the detour would be in place for two weeks. Mayor Grant reiterated that the Lexington Avenue reconstruction project was being led by Ramsey County. Councilmember Monson stated she has had some conversations with local businesses and it was her hope the City would revitalize the EDC. She discussed how important it was for the public to know how to get to the businesses along Lexington Avenue. Councilmember Holden explained she has been told by six business owners that they have tried to contact the County and have not had a response. She asked that staff speak with the County and encourage the County to be in contact with the local business owners. She commented further on how detrimental this project has been to the businesses along Lexington Avenue. Mayor Grant indicated he spoke with staff regarding signage changes to ensure the public knows the Lexington Avenue businesses were open. Public Works Director Swearingen stated he drove through the site and noted the new signs have not been added. It was his understanding the project manager was seeking approval from his