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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION – APRIL 23, 2025 9 B. Report from the City Council Council Liaison Rousseau updated that there will be a groundbreaking event for the first building at Rice Creek Commons. She hoped the EDC Commissioners would be able to attend. Ryan Companies is expected to invest up to $3.5 million on low carbon and energy efficient design for these first acres of development. That will include a hybrid ground source heat pump that will reduce the greenhouse emissions by 65%. Council Liaison Rousseau said Twin Cities Gateway will award about $20,000 in grants to Arden Hills. The purpose of the grant is to provide businesses and organizations with money for promoting and marketing events. The council is talking about a Norwegian Foot Race and possibly the Ice Swim relay. She anticipates the 2026 award will go to the 75th Anniversary celebration. The Gateway is planning to have a kick-off meeting to create a new visitors’ guide. Council Liaison Rousseau said Council will seek to establish a committee for the 75th Anniversary celebration. She would like to see committee and commission members be a part of that. She will provide an update when there is more clarification on the process. She anticipates that will be a summer 2026 event. Council Liaison Rousseau said there are two openings for PTRC members and one opening for EDC. She encouraged the Commissioners to discuss with their neighbors and reach out if they are interested. Council Liaison Rousseau recognized Youth Commission Member Meyer. She said she would appreciate him sharing this opportunity with Mounds View High School, the Econ Club or Youth in Government Club. Council Liaison Rousseau said the next meeting will be on June 25. C. Economic Development Commission Comments Chair Murchie said the PTRC reached out to see if the EDC could help create a gift basket for the Summer Parks Passport Program. They are hoping to have a basket of gift cards and swag from local businesses. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Poelzer and seconded by Commissioner Gronquist to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously The meeting adjourned at 9:07 a.m.