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cityofardenhills.org • March 2026 • 1 At their February 2 meeting, the Joint Development Authority (JDA) continued discussion on the roles of a future developer on the California parcel. Under a hybrid developer approach, the City and Ramsey County would need to negotiate and decide certain terms for a cooperative agreement prior to soliciting for development partners so that each developer would know the expectations before submitting a proposal. It is expected that the cooperative agreement would include issues surrounding timing, financing, operations and maintenance of sitewide infrastructure and amenities such as parks, utilities, roads, natural resources corridor and other common areas. Under a hybrid developer approach, some of these terms would need to be agreed upon in advance to assure the City and County that critical infrastructure is properly accounted for and to set expectations for each development area, and therefore, for each developer. JDA commissioners gave direction to staff to identify and analyze the items that need to be addressed in a cooperative agreement and offer options or solutions for each item to present to the respective parties. A recommendation is to be brought back to the JDA in 90 days for additional discussion on the role of a future developer for this parcel. During this same meeting, Ramsey County provided an update on the construction of Rice Creek Boulevard. The final design is anticipated to be completed in August 2026 with initial site work expected to begin in late 2026 and construction likely starting in spring 2027. Construction is anticipated to last two construction seasons. The Official City Newsletter for Arden Hills Residents March 2026 Save the Date: Arden Hills Anniversary Celebration — July 17, 2026 P a s t - P r e s ent - Futu r e A RDEN H I L L S 75 Years 20261 9 5 1 Arden Hills will celebrate 75 years as a community with a special event on Friday, July 17, from 4 to 10 p.m. at Cummings Park. The celebration will bring residents together for an evening of fun and entertainment as we recognize this major milestone. The theme for the event is Arden Hills: Past, Present, Future. The evening will begin with the popular Penny Carnival at 4 p.m., followed by a car show, food trucks and fun for all ages. Live music will be performed by Power of 10 throughout the evening. The night will end with a one-of-a-kind drone show lighting up the sky. Admission is free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. City staff are seeking historical photos and memorabilia that highlight the people, places and moments that shaped Arden Hills over the past 75 years. Do you have a unique historical story you’d like to share? We’d love to hear it and even capture it on camera. These items may be incorporated into displays, exhibits or videos as part of the celebration. To share a historic item, please email celebrate75@cityofardenhills.org with details. Local businesses and organizations are invited to be part of this milestone event. Sponsorship opportunities are available. This is a worthwhile way to support the celebration and connect with the community. Please email celebrate75@cityofardenhills.org if you are interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities. For additional details, visit cityofardenhills.org/75-Years. Mark your calendar for Friday, July 17, as we come together to celebrate 75 years as a community! Rice Creek Commons Update Continued on page 2