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