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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — APRIL 22, 2024 5 <br />could have put this infrastructure in place and still sued the City, but this was not done. She <br />indicated she had to ask these questions because discussions were being held behind closed doors <br />and she was not receiving any feedback except that the finances were being worked on. She stated <br />she would continue to ask questions about TCAAP because this project would bring significant <br />costs to the City. <br />3. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL <br />George Winiecki, 4175 Old Highway 10, addressed the costs for TCAAP and stated he had <br />concerns with transparency. He explained it appears there were some sort of inter discussions <br />regarding procedures the Council should follow. He understood there were five Councilmembers <br />and each member represented the residents of Arden Hills. He stated when there was talk about <br />TCAAP costs, he was glad that information was finally coming out. He was of the opinion the <br />City Council should have some general idea how much this project would cost. He discussed how <br />property taxes, utility costs and general maintenance expenditures were all going up. He <br />encouraged the Council to find some general idea on the costs for TCAAP and that this <br />information be shared with the public. He understood TCAAP would have 1,960 units and some <br />would be rented while others were owner -occupied. He discussed how seniors in the community <br />were seeking rental assistance and other aid due to rising costs. He indicated there was bad dirt <br />and bad water on TCAAP and there could be enormous hidden costs. He urged the Council to <br />look into this further so large expenditures were not handed onto Arden Hills' residents. <br />4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES <br />City Administrator Perrault reviewed staff s response to the public inquiries that were made at <br />the April 8, 2024 City Council meeting. <br />5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS <br />None. <br />6. STAFF COMMENTS <br />A. Transportation Update <br />Public Works Director Swearingen reported construction at the roundabout at Old Snelling and <br />County Road E resumed last week. He noted the contractor has some concrete work, final paving <br />and restoration work to finish up this spring. He indicated the goal would be to have this project <br />completed by early June. <br />Councilmember Holden questioned how long the tube snakes would remain in place along Lake <br />Johanna Boulevard. <br />Public Works Director Swearingen stated those were sediment catch devices until the grass <br />grows back along this roadway. <br />7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br />A. April 8, 2024, City Council Work Session <br />