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Goff Public worked with the JDA Advisory Committee to prepare for media inquiries that might result from the closing of the Outlot A Request for Development Interest. b. Update on General Services Administration Auction for Hillview Site (Primer Tracer) Director Collins stated John Mazzitello from the Ramsey County Public Works Department would be reporting on this item. John Mazzitello, Deputy Director of Program Delivery at Ramsey County Public Works, provided an update on road infrastructure projects adjacent to the Rice Creek Commons site, including projects completed over the past few years and planned projects. A map of the projects completed over the past ten years was discussed with the JDA and reviewed in further detail the projects being planned for the next few years. Commissioner Fabel asked if Ramsey County would be going forward with a study for Highway 96. Deputy Director of Program Delivery Mazzetillo reported the County would be updating the traffic modeling and study within the AUAR. He explained the yellow projects on the map were designed with the AUAR in mind, which meant there was capacity surrounding the development area. Director Collins added that the AUAR was a five year plan and required an update in 2024. She understood the City was considering doing this earlier. She commented on how increased residential density may impact the existing facilities and noted she has been in conversation with public works about doing a more robust traffic analysis to help inform the AUAR. Chair Wicklund stated a lot of residents were questioning how this project might impact traffic in this area of Arden Hills. He questioned when an updated analysis would be available for the public to view. Director Collins anticipated it would take the County three or four months to complete the analysis based on the new numbers. Commissioner Frethem indicated it may be helpful to review the results from the previous AUAR. She asked if the previous AUAR took into account 1500 units. Deputy Director of Program Delivery Mazzetillo explained they looked at the density numbers and reported they over designed the project for safety purposes. Commissioner Frethem wanted the public to know a meeting was scheduled with the Arden Hills City Council on August 21 to discuss the Lake Johanna Boulevard project. Commissioner Monson asked if the AUAR included Highway 96. Deputy Director of Program Delivery Mazzitello stated Highway 96 was not included. He explained the improvements made to Highway 96 were made as a result of the improvements shown in the circles in anticipation of making a connection.