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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JULY 24, 2023 3 public about the TCAAP project. In addition, she recommended the Council hold a TCAAP Open House this fall, along with an accurate traffic count. She discussed how a Costco development on the thumb property could impact traffic and noted this would mean an additional one million trips into the northern portion of Arden Hills. She commented on how a Costco would hurt the proposed small businesses the Council wanted to see developed in the Town Center area. She reported the new target density was 2360, which was an increase of 900 units. She stated this would increase the population of Arden Hills by 2100. She stated diversity, equity and inclusion means no more secrecy buried in future January meetings but rather that the Council begin bringing all conversations to light in the interests of the public, who elected the Council to serve. Linda Swanson stated it was insulting to stand at the podium and have Councilmember Tom Fabel laughing in your face. She encouraged Councilmember Fabel to view the meeting and to watch his behavior. 4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES None. 5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS None. 6. STAFF COMMENTS A. Transportation Update Public Works Director Swearingen reported Lexington Avenue would have a short term closure on Red Fox Road in order to allow the City to complete watermain work. He explained the west side closure would begin Thursday, July 27 through Thursday, August, 3. He stated Ramsey County has stated Lexington Avenue will have all lanes of traffic open by Tuesday, August 1. Public Works Director Swearingen provided the Council with an update on the roundabout project. He stated Phase 2 has been implemented, which included the closure of the north leg through the remainder of July and August. He noted the south lag would remain closed for gas main work. He reviewed the detour routes that would remain in place throughout the roundabout proj ect. Councilmember Monson asked if the roundabout would be substantially complete by the time school starts. Public Works Director Swearingen explained the roundabout project should be paved the last week of August. He noted work on the Lindey's parking lot would not be done until next spring. B. Night to Unite Update and Proclamation Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk Hanson stated Night to Unite will be held on Tuesday, August 1 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. While the formal registration deadline was Friday, July