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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JULY 22, 2024 2 <br /> 2. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES <br /> None. <br /> 3. AGENDA ITEMS <br /> A. AUAR Update <br /> Rachel Haase, Kimley Horn, stated the 2024 TCAAP AUAR Update was published in the EQB <br /> Monitor May 14, 2024 and comments were accepted through May 29, 2024. She explained she <br /> received two comments, one from the Metropolitan Council and the other from the Minnesota <br /> DNR. She reviewed the comments in further detail noting these comments have been responded <br /> to and incorporated into the AUAR Update. <br /> Councilmember Fabel commented on the increased density within the TCAAP development, <br /> noting the development could have up to 1,960 residential units. He questioned if the zoning <br /> scenarios properly reflected the development that could occur within the development. <br /> Ms. Haase reported the intent of the AUAR scenarios are to set a minimum and maximum <br /> threshold rather than study a specific proposal. She indicated the zoning scenario reflects the 2030 <br /> Comprehensive Plan and the maximum development scenario is greater than what is allowed by <br /> the current Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Councilmember Fabel stated he believed the development range was confusing within the <br /> AUAR. <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned if the rusty patch bumblebee was addressed by the DNR. <br /> Ms. Haase reported this was a species of concern for the DNR and was addressed in their <br /> comment letter. She explained mitigation measures were written into the AUAR Update for the <br /> rusty patch bumblebee. <br /> Mayor Grant inquired what an avoidance plan would look like for the blanding turtle. <br /> Ms. Haase explained this was something new from the DNR and would be worked out with the <br /> DNR. <br /> Councilmember Holden commented on the amount of daily trips that Costco could generate. <br /> She questioned if this was taken into consideration within the AUAR. <br /> Jacob Rojer, Kimley Horn, described the traffic categories that were included within the AUAR <br /> in order to take into account a Costco. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked what the process would be for the AUAR. <br /> Mayor Grant reported the AUAR would have to be accepted at a future City Council meeting. <br /> City Administrator Perrault stated pending no other questions, this item would be brought back <br /> to the City Council on the August 12 Consent Agenda. <br />