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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—NOVEMBER 13, 2023 7 Councilmember Rousseau asked how many jobs were estimated previously for this development. Community Development Director Jagoe stated she did not recall there ever being a breakdown of the number of jobs per zoning district. She reported the 32 acres of flex office space that would be converted to residential would eliminate 300,000 square feet of commercial building space. Councilmember Rousseau questioned when the City would learn more about the Primer Tracer property. Community Development Director Jagoe reported she was uncertain when the City would receive information on this property. Mayor Grant commented he did not recall that the number of jobs was broken down by parcel type,but this development was originally projected to have 4,000 jobs. Councilmember Monson recalled that the developer did not believe there was a whole lot of interest in flex/office space, which meant at this time, the job impact would not be significant. She explained she was open to further discussing the rezoning of the red/light blue/blue areas and recommended this topic be on its own separate path. Councilmember Holden recommended the developer be re-asked about warehouse/showroom space. Mayor Grant indicated he was not trying to hold up this project, but rather was interested in having the highest and best uses on this site. He believed it would be a travesty for this project to become just another housing development. Council consensus was to direct staff to bring forward a future worksession discussion regarding the rezoning of the red/light blue/blue areas within Rice Creek Commons. 3. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL Linda Swanson, 1124 Ingerson Road, stated she was tired of Councilmember Fabel's disrespectful antics. She discussed how Councilmember Fabel behaves when people he doesn't like speaks, by rolling his eyes, looking at the clock, raising his arms and playing with paperwork. She encouraged Councilmember Fabel to stop with the childish antics and to begin acting respectfully. She requested the Council pass a policy that states Councilmembers are prohibited from making any written, verbal and or motions/gestures that could in any way be disrespectful or critical of a person speaking at a public meeting. She appreciated the way Councilmember Monson had recognized the work the prior Council had done. She discussed how the slate has given Ramsey County anything they wanted included increased unit numbers without any hesitation or data. She urged the Council to treat people like people. George Winiecki, 4175 Old Highway 10, stated his family has lived on his property for the past 113 years. He indicated he has lived in this community for the past 75 years and he has seen many changes. He believed what the Council was proposing for the TCAAP property was mind