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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—NOVEMBER 13, 2023 3 <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Rousseau moved and Councilmember Fabel seconded a <br /> motion to add an item to the agenda (Item 11B) to consider a motion to <br /> remove Mark Kelliher from the PTRC. The motion carried 3-2 <br /> (Councilmember Holden and Mayor Grant opposed). <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a <br /> motion to approve the meeting agenda as amended. The motion carried (5-0). <br /> 2. TCAAP/RICE CREEK COMMONS UPDATE <br /> City Administrator Perrault stated The JDA held their public engagement on November 1 st, <br /> they estimated that around 200 people were in attendance. The consultant, Perkins and Will, was <br /> present to have a preliminary discussion at the last JDA worksession on November 6th. A full <br /> report with feedback will be given at the JDA's December meeting. The materials from the public <br /> engagement event and the survey can be found on Rice Creek Commons.com if members of the <br /> public still want to provide input. On November 2nd, the City Council met to discuss Rice Creek <br /> Commons, and gave staff direction to move forward with amendments that would allow for a <br /> density up to 1,960 housing units on the site, it is anticipated this will be discussed at the City's <br /> Planning Commission meeting on December 6th, as part of this meeting there will be the <br /> opportunity for public engagement via a public hearing. An unofficial notice was included in the <br /> City's newsletter which should be in mailboxes soon. On November 6th the JDA met, in addition <br /> to discussing the public engagement event, they also discussed a possible term sheet for approval <br /> in December. The JDA also discussed the possibility of a Preliminary Development Agreement in <br /> December. There is a planned advisory committee meeting this coming Thursday to discuss the <br /> project status, a term sheet, and the preliminary development agreement, it is anticipated this <br /> meeting will not have a public link for listening to the discussion. <br /> Councilmember Monson stated there was a member of the public that had a number of questions <br /> that she was looking to have answered. She explained the JDA gave direction to staff to answer <br /> those questions. Once those answers are received from the JDA staff, she asked that City staff <br /> review the remaining questions in order to provide this resident with answers to her questions. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if staff had the latest financials for how much this project would <br /> cost the City. <br /> City Administrator Perrault reported the most recent financials were from August. <br /> Councilmember Holden indicated these numbers were out of date, and questioned when the City <br /> would receive updated numbers. <br /> City Administrator Perrault explained updates would be made regarding the housing types, but <br /> he did not anticipate the revenue from the site would change too drastically from August. <br /> Councilmember Holden commented she believed the numbers would change given the fact there <br /> would be smaller houses, some without basements, commercial property has been removed, more <br /> affordability has been added, and additional staffing would be required. She asked when the City <br /> would be receiving updated financials. <br />