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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—DECEMBER 11, 2023 13 <br /> Councilmember Rousseau reported the City had four student committee/commission <br /> representatives. She thanked these representatives for being brilliant, noting one of these students <br /> recently received a 36 on her ACT and another was a 4.0 student. <br /> Mayor Grant stated in a previous comment he made about TCAAP, he noted the development <br /> was to have 4,000 jobs. He explained he went back to the January 10a' edition of the Star Tribune <br /> noting in this article the Arden Hills Council promised to spur development at ammunition site. In <br /> a paragraph at the end of this article, it says while campaigning new Councilmembers were eager <br /> to see the benefits of Rice Creek Commons, including $700 million in new development and <br /> 4,000 jobs. He stated since that time, the Council seems to have moved away from its <br /> commitment to jobs after removing 32 acres of commercial property from the TCAAP project. He <br /> renewed his comments on how important jobs were to the community and this development. He <br /> urged the Council to strongly look at the commercial developments within this project to ensure <br /> there were good paying jobs on this site. <br /> Mayor Grant indicated he attended the Alatus tour this morning. He explained it was easy to tour <br /> a facility and see one building. He commented on how TCAAP would have 427 acres of <br /> buildings, which would look greatly different than a single building. He reiterated that the Council <br /> and JDA members were taken to new buildings and not buildings that have been around for 10+ <br /> years. He stated he was impressed by the heating and cooling systems that were within the <br /> buildings. <br /> Mayor Grant reported this was the City Council's last meeting of the year. He wished everyone a <br /> Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year. <br /> ADJOURN <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Rousseau seconded a <br /> motion to adiourn. The motion carried (5-0). <br /> Mayor Grant adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:57 p.m. <br /> CL 1.19 A A A )LAII <br /> AIJ 1--a 31"o <br /> Julie banson David Grant <br /> City Vlerk Mayor <br />