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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 8, 2023 4 Councilmember Holden reported the JDA hired Goff Public in the past as a third party consultant for communications. She requested further information on what Councilmember Monson meant by"deal points". Councilmember Monson stated this included density and affordability, along with environmental issues and funding for the project. She noted the attorney would be creating a list of specific deal points. Councilmember Holden asked how people would be appointed to the Energy Advisory Committee. Councilmember Monson reported she and Commissioner Reinhardt would be serving on this committee along with certain stakeholders like Xcel Energy. She was uncertain if any other members would be appointed. Councilmember Rousseau stated she was excited to see that such a committee would be formed. She asked when the AUAR would be completed. City Administrator Perrault explained staff has a proposal from Kimley Horn. He indicated staff would review the proposal and would be discussing it further with the JDA Advisory Committee. He anticipated the RFP for the AUAR would be brought to the Council for approval in several weeks. Councilmember Monson requested an update on the traffic concerns for Highway 96. City Administrator Perrault explained Ramsey County wants to review the traffic patterns on Highway 96. He stated the AUAR would review TCAAP traffic, but the City also wants to better understand outside traffic concerns along Highway 96, Hamline, Lexington Avenue, Old Highway 10, and County Road E. B. Transportation Update Public Works Director Swearingen provided the Council with an update on the work being done on Lexington Avenue and the railroad crossing. He explained the road closure at the railroad tracks would reopen on Wednesday, May 10. He noted construction would continue and access to the area businesses would continue to be open, but delays are anticipated at Lexington Avenue and I-694. He stated the most recent updates for this project can be viewed on the Ramsey County webpage. Councilmember Holden indicated none of the businesses on Lexington Avenue have been told about the roundabout by Lindey's and that access would be limited when this construction begins. Public Works Director Swearingen reported the roundabout project was bid last Thursday and the low bidder has been determined. He noted staff and the County would be meeting with the contractor for a preconstruction meeting to determine phasing and road closures. He indicated there would be two or three separate closures and this would be determined by the contractor. He noted SRF would be communicating this information to the public and local businesses. He