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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 2 presentation on the final results either at the October or November JDA meeting before it is accepted by the JDA. Part of the upcoming EAC discussion will include opportunities for resident input through this process. Lastly, there is JDA work session scheduled for tomorrow night September loth at 5:30. Agenda items include Legislative Update with a presentation from Goff Public, Development Agreement discussion update/Review of Terms for Final Development Agreement Sheet, Review of Road Map through 2024. Councilmember Holden indicated there used to be a pile of crushed foundation on the TCAAP site that was to be used for the foundation of the spine road. She reported this pile has significantly decreased. Interim City Administrator Jagoe explained she did not have an answer to this question but could follow up with Ramsey County staff. Councilmember Holden stated she understood negotiations were underway between the County and Alatus at this point. She questioned how the City would be able to approach Alatus for a public works building or a civic building. Interim City Administrator Jagoe commented through the LOI that Alatus has presented to the County for the purchase of the land, and that a lead development agreement would still have to be considered and approved by the JDA. Mayor Grant asked if the City Council had time to hold a special work session or meeting to negotiate with the developer regarding certain matters on TCAAP, such as the water tower, local streets and utilities funding. He explained the City Council had to negotiate these matters with Bob Lux because these items may require a financial commitment to Alatus. Councilmember Monson anticipated the City Council would know more about the role of the City tomorrow, after the JDA work session. She explained she agreed with the Mayor, that special work sessions would be required to address the lead development agreement. Mayor Grant stated he looked forward to hearing from staff on how to proceed with this matter. 3. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL Lynn Diaz, 1143 Ingerson Road, requested the Council review and rewrite the City policy regarding chickens. She believed the current ordinance was not in alignment with the rest of the city code. She indicated the restrictions within the Arden Hills chicken ordinance were egregious when compared to other communities' code language. She questioned why those wanting to have chickens are required to have signatures from their neighbors when this is not required for cats or dogs. She indicated dogs are way more likely to impact their neighbors than chickens. She recommended the solid fence requirement for chickens be lifted in order to allow hens to freely roam a resident's backyard. She noted she would be sending each of the Councilmembers an email regarding this matter and it was her hope the Council would reconsider the chicken keeping ordinance. Linda Swanson, 1124 Ingerson Road, explained she has been waiting for a Councilmember and others, when they speak of having affordable housing available in Arden Hills, for the children. She stated a Councilmember was misleading and confusing residents when speaking of affordable