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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 12 Councilmember Rousseau explained she attended Ribfest and was able to speak with the organizers. She urged the organizers to speak with the City Council about this event at a future worksession meeting. Councilmember Rousseau noted she spoke with the Governor while at Ribfest about how appropriate it was for the trades to be in Arden Hills supporting the military and National Guard. She commented on how the City had a 427 acres development opportunity would provide tradespeople 15 years of projects. Councilmember Rousseau thanked Boston Scientific for inviting the City Council and staff to their "Everyone Makes an Impact" event. She stated Boston Scientific was a great employer in the community and has been very generous when offering to assist with the agility course at Perry Park. Councilmember Rousseau reported she attended Northeast Youth and Family Services strategic launch meeting. Councilmember Rousseau commented on the Chamber of Commerce meeting she attended last week. She supported the City working with the County in order to share what economic development resources were available to the EDC. Mayor Grant reported he attended Ribfest and noted he enjoyed speaking with the Governor. He appreciated how high on the list the fieldhouse was for the governor. He stated he enjoyed serving as a judge for this event and he hoped this event would continue going forward. City Administrator Perrault explained $17 million has been appropriated for the fieldhouse. Mayor Grant stated he and City Administrator Perrault met with the local group of mayors and administrators where levies and THC was discussed. Mayor Grant indicated he attended a meeting where a number of environmental organizations discussed the remediation of Round Lake. He reported if plans continue as discussed, the cleanup would occur in 2026. Mayor Grant commented he attended a Twin Cities Gateway Visitors Bureau meeting and was pleased to report revenues had increased slightly in 2023. Mayor Grant asked where the 1,960 density number came from for TCAAP. City Administrator Perrault stated this question was answered at the September 1 lth meeting in response to the resident inquiry. He stated number was borne out of a closer look at the staff level, of the density scenarios. He reported the staff met with the developer, financial consultants and County staff members and discussed the different scenarios and based on the developer's previous fit test, the developer still believes 1,960 is the appropriate density ceiling. He indicated the JDA Advisory Committee affirmed this number and recommended this number be presented to the JDA by the developer.