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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 26, 2023 13 JDA and the TCAAP development. She stated whenever she has tried to place TCAAP on the agenda, this has been struck down. She indicated she was not able to get information regarding the JDA Advisory Committee. Mayor Grant indicated CTV was at the last State of the City and residents could view this event along with each State of the City for the past seven years. He commented there were more people in attendance than just those running for office. He stated the Council remained at the venue after the State of the City to meet with people and answer questions. Mayor Grant stated with regard to TCAAP, he was not receiving the PDF's or documents even after being requested. He reported the information discussed at the JDA Advisory Committee was only available to Councilmember Fabel and he was not allowed to attend these meetings. He noted Councilmember Fabel could open these meetings to the public, but he chooses to not do this. Based on the open meeting law requirements, he cannot discuss what was going on at the JDA meetings with either Councilmember Monson or Councilmember Fabel. Mayor Grant recommended the Arden Hills Notes include an article on the opening of Rabata. Mayor Grant explained the City was awarded a grant of$510,000 for sewer and water. He stated the City was grateful for these funds. In addition, the City received $6+ million for a new fire station. Mayor Grant stated he received an email from a resident regarding the silt fence for a house being built on Ridgewood Road. He understood the City Administrator received this same email and asked that the Public Works Director receive this email. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported he did receive this email and staff would be reviewing the drainage patterns to ensure water was flowing towards the street. City Administrator Perrault stated he received an email from Ms. Swanson who were trying to speak during the Public Inquiry and noted her comment was that her list was a list of questions and not a list of items for discussion at a future open house. City Administrator Perrault clarified that the Council was receiving all of the same information for TCAAP, including handouts and summaries. He noted staff was not withholding anything. ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to adiourn. The motion carried (4-0). Mayor Grant adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:40 p.m. J 1 Hanson David Grant CV Clerk Mayor