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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 28, 2025 2 Councilmember Monson reported a ground breaking ceremony will be held on Wednesday, April 30 for Outlot A. Councilmember Holden asked if anyone was looking at Site K from the County. City Administrator Jagoe stated she would check with the County on this and report back to the Council. Councilmember Holden reported she was happy to see Outlot A was being developed, but noted this was the prime site with no pollution and she looked forward development occurring on the remainder of the site. Mayor Grant explained the City Council was instrumental in getting the infrastructure in place for Outlot A back in 2017. He questioned when the spine road would be constructed. City Administrator Jagoe commented the plans would be completed in 2025 with construction occurring in 2026. Mayor Grant questioned if the City would be paying for the truck utilities on the spine road or are they moving forward in a similar vein as Outlot A where the County did the road and utilities. City Administrator Jagoe stated there has been no change in the previous discussions items with regard to the City having the responsibility for the costs for the trunk utilities. She indicated she would be bringing this item to the City Council in May. Mayor Grant noted that he would like to go on record as saying as we don't have a development agreement that it would be very difficult for me to authorize the City to pay for trunk utilities on the project without a development agreement knowing there is going to be development and revenue. Mayor Grant noted he looked at the preliminary development agreement with Alatus, stating this agreement runs through June 30, 2025. He reported there was no criteria for an extension within the agreement. He indicated the substantial completion only applies to some time after October 31 through June 30 at which point either party could say there has not been substantial progress. City Administrator Jagoe concurred there was no language in place within the preliminary development agreement to address an extension. Mayor Grant explained by stating the road would be constructed, he questioned if this meant a development agreement was coming soon. City Administrator Jagoe reported she was not foreshadowing this, but stated the County was moving ahead with their portion of the project, which meant they were moving forward with the design plans for the spine road. Mayor Grant noted the property belongs to the County and they could choose to install a road on their own property. City Administrator Jagoe stated this was correct.