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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — NOVEMBER 10, 2025 17 City Administrator Jagoe said Staff will bring back the Committee/Commission Liaison Role discussion to a future work session. E. Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP Discussion Councilmember Monson said a Lighting Ordinance was written a while back, where we had lights every 40-feet. She said 40-feet is very close together. Councilmember Weber said guidance is every 100-feet. Councilmember Holden said that was agreed to for walkability and safety. It was recommended to us by two developers and a consultant. It has to do with the height of the light. The lights we chose were not as tall because we wanted to make it more intimate and didn't want the light spread. Councilmember Monson said the JDA discussed the trails during a recent meeting. We wanted to widen the trails. We wanted a separate trail for bikes. There were some TRC limitations. She said we should understand those limitations if we want to make any changes to allow for a better trail. Councilmember Rousseau said the PTRC is confused about this. She wondered if the County will build the sidewalk and the trail at the same time. They are uncertain if they can provide any feedback. It would be nice to get them some clearer information. Councilmember Monson said the PTRC can be invited to the JDA or at least send them a link to the meeting to watch. Councilmember Holden said it would be nice for the PTRC to get a copy of the plan. She doesn't think they understand that all of that is in the plan. She keeps hearing that they want to make sure it's walkable. The plan is right there. They should look at it. Councilmember Monson said that plan is very hard to read. Expecting someone to open the TRC and understand it, is setting a high bar. She just wanted to allow some grace for those who are trying to read it. Councilmember Weber thought the presentation gives people a good idea of what can be expected there. Mayor Grant said there is 150 feet to do a trail. That gives us the ability do to quite a few things in that space. He said TCAAP will definitely be walkable. F. Agenda Planning Mayor Grant asked if there is anything Council would like to see on the upcoming agendas. City Administrator Jagoe said Community Development Director Reilly will be bringing back more information on next steps for the Affordable Housing Policy to the November 24 meeting.