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with density without proper consideration of schools, pollution, traffic, funding or proper order. <br />She indicated the urgency was mentioned over and over by Commissioner Reinhardt. She <br />questioned if everything was being done outside of public view. She stated as a former lawyer, <br />she reminded the JDA that Ramsey County sued the City for more density and not the other <br />way around. She requested the financial woes of Ramsey County noted be solved on the backs <br />of Arden Hills residents. She discussed how taxes went up in Ramsey County in 2023 and noted <br />this was linked to the loss of income from commercial properties in the County. She again <br />questioned how this was a problem of Arden Hills residents. She understood that things have <br />changed, but urged the JDA to slow down and do things well. She discussed the diversity and <br />density surrounding TCAAP noting North Heights Church would be building new units, along <br />with the city of Mounds View. She worried how traffic in this area would be impacted. She <br />understood the JDA hoped to receive funding from an inflation reduction act. She worried the <br />City would bond itself to death through this project and she did not want this forced upon <br />Arden Hills residents. She reported the density has to be reconsidered given the fact there were <br />still concerns regarding traffic, pollution, finances, livability and greenspaces. She reported a <br />clean, sustainable project could not be done the way it was being pursued now. <br /> <br />Chair Wicklund stated there will be times questions are raised and responses to these questions <br />will be found under the FAQ portion of the Rice Creek Commons website or information will be <br />provided on a future agenda. <br /> <br />Consent Agenda <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />Old Business <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />Public Hearings <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />New Business <br /> <br />a. Update on Communications <br /> <br />Director Collins stated Sara Swenson from Goff Public would be leaving on maternity leave very <br />shortly and an individual from Goff Public would be filling in in her absence. She then discussed <br />how Goff Public has been working with Ramsey County to solidify the communications <br />infrastructure for the Rice Creek Commons microsite, including finalizing the FAQ on the <br />website, which has now been posted. One person submitted an inquiry through the microsite <br />contact portal, which Ella Mitchell from Ramsey County was able to respond to. Additionally,