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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 26, 2023 2 Councilmember Holden explained she received an email from a resident last week and there was concern that the JDA was six months into 2023 and there had not been a mention of the TCAAP project, the JDA meetings, or any information that was available on the City's website or in the City newsletter. She asked when the City would begin putting information regarding TCAAP in the City's newsletter. City Administrator Perrault stated the July newsletter would have a short section for TCAAP that would point residents to the City's website for further information. He also noted that TCAAP information was provided in at least two prior newsletters. Councilmember Holden questioned when the City will be discussing a TCAAP open house. City Administrator Perrault explained direction in May was to bring this matter to a future worksession in order to coordinate this meeting with Goff, who was the communication coordinator for the JDA, and the County. He anticipated he would know more about this topic after the JDA discusses future community engagement ideas at their July 11 special worksession. Mayor Grant asked when the JDA last engaged with the public. City Administrator Perrault reported this has not been done since 2018. Mayor Grant inquired if an updated AUAR had been completed. City Administrator Perrault stated staff requested a quote from Kimley Horn to do that work, but this has been put on hold until further information was known about the thumb parcel and density scenarios. Mayor Grant questioned if there has been any study on transportation and impacts to local streets. City Administrator Perrault reported this has not been done. Mayor Grant asked if any financial analysis had been completed for this project. City Administrator Perrault stated the results have not been received from Ehlers. He noted Ehlers would be working on the revenue side of this while the City would be working on the expense side. Mayor Grant questioned when this information would be available. City Administrator Perrault anticipated this information would not be available till later next week. Mayor Grant inquired if updated policing information had been received from Ramsey County. City Administrator Perrault stated he met with Ramsey County several weeks ago and updated density information was provided. He hoped this information would be available shortly.