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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JUNE 23, 2025 2 California Parcel by Alatus is the site takedown as one parcel and that they would complete the mass grading and fine grading along with installation of the sub -grade for the Spine Road. At this meeting, the County Attorney and County Staff informed Alatus that this would require public bidding for work that is completed within the public right of way. County staff provided an update that Kimley Horn as part of the RFP scope for the Spine Road design plans is preparing the final plat to record to the Spine Road right of way. County approval of the plat, as landowner, is expected this summer, after which the final plat will be brought forward to the JDA. Additional negotiation will need to continue between the County and Alatus on the purchase and sale terms as it relates to the mass grading. Discussion continued on the open items from the term sheet that remain open. The Alatus team shared their perspective of open items which were prevailing wage, right of reentry, and coordination with 3rd parties such as MPCA and Army on permit approvals. JDA staff identified that there are more open items and it was agreed that JDA staff would provide Alatus a complete list of the Development Agreement items and current status. At the June 23rd JDA Advisory meeting the subcommittee had a final discussion on the request from Alatus for an extension of the Preliminary Development Agreement prior to the next JDA Special Meeting on Wednesday, June 25th at 7 PM. At the June 2nd JDA meeting, Bob Lux from Alatus verbally requested that the term of the Preliminary Development Agreement between Alatus and the JDA be extended to 30 days past the date that the 90% plans for the Spine Road and related infrastructure are expected. The target date for the 90% plans is August 8, 2025, so 30 days beyond that would be September 7, 2025. A recommendation of the JDA Advisory Committee members on the extension request will be brought forward at this meeting. JDA staff is preparing an additional memo for this meeting that is anticipated to be provided at the June 25th JDA meeting. The Energy Advisory Committee has not met since the last Council meeting. Advisory committee meetings as they are scheduled, will continue to be posted on the City's website. 3. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL Gregg Larson, 3377 North Snelling Avenue, discussed a flyer he recently received from Rainbow Tree Care that had the City's logo on it. He commented on an event that occurred in 2018 where warranties were offered on sewer lines by an outside company and this company was allowed to use the City's logo on all mailings. He feared the City was jeopardizing the goodwill and trust of its residents by allowing this to occur. He recommended the City not allow outside companies to use the City's logo for advertising campaigns. 4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES None. 5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS None. 6. STAFF COMMENTS A. Transportation Update