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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — NOVEMBER 24, 2025 2 2. TCAAP/RICE CREEK COMMONS UPDATE City Administrator Jagoe stated the Joint Development Authority and neither of the advisory committees have met since the last Council meeting. The next JDA meeting will be on Monday, December Pt. Councilmember Holden reported there was a geothermal failure at the Ben Franklin Building. She asked that this information be passed along to the JDA. 3. PUBLIC INQUIRIESANFORMATIONAL Andrea Pidde, 1619 Lake Johanna Boulevard, explained she lived across the street from the lot consolidation request (Planning Case 25-008). She commented she read through the recent revised plans and she appreciated the fact adjustments were made. She indicated she still had concerns with how snow storage will be managed noting she did not want to see the snow pushed into Lake Johanna. She indicated she also had concerns with the proposed permeable pavers. She anticipated the cotton trees in her neighborhood would be a concern for the permeable pavers. Tom Goodrum, 9841 Xerxes Curb in Bloomington, stated he was helping Dianne and Andrea with the house on Lake Johanna. He reported he was not asking what the setbacks should be for the City but rather was hoping the City could make a reasonable decision based on his request. Tan Nguyen, architect and applicant for the Planning Case 25-008 project, introduced himself to the Council and provided a brief summary on design process for this home. He explained he approached the zoning department first prior to figuring out the building area. After approaching the City, he learned this was a very narrow lot that came with a lot of restrictions. He indicated the homeowner wanted to have another bedroom added for his mother but after receiving comments from the neighbors, the plans were revised. He commented further on the new plans, which reduced the size of the home on Lots 3 and 4 and now met the City's setback requirements. 4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES None. 5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS None. 6. STAFF COMMENTS A. Transportation Update Public Works Director Swearingen reported there was currently a closure on Old Highway 10 from Lake Johanna Boulevard to County Road E2 through November 26. He encouraged residents to follow the posted detour in this area. Councilmember Rousseau requested an update from staff on the street improvement open house.