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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 13, 2026 3 The Advisory Committee met again on March 261h to discuss the opportunities and challenges of the Hybrid Developer approach. Staff reviewed with the Advisory Committee members the Request for Information responses that the JDA received last December. City and County staff are working to determine how sitewide infrastructure and amenities would be funded and paid for under this approach. Staff updated the advisory committee that under this approach the site would be divided into development areas and development partners would be sought through competitive solicitations for each area. JDA staff is still reviewing timing of contracting with a real estate development consultant to advise on the establishment of development areas, phasing of development, real estate market conditions, and other factors. The JDA Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 101'was canceled. The Energy Advisory Committee met on April 8`h. Ramsey County staff along with their consultant from LHB shared with the committee updates on sustainability and clean energy- related topics. Some of the key updates include: • The Rice Creek Commons project received LEED for Communities precertification at the Platinum level, and the project team will work toward full certification later this year. • Planning and research for a future geothermal district energy system is ongoing — including work by Ever-Green Energy and Darcy Solutions which is funded by the Minnesota Department of Commerce Geothermal Planning Grant. • Staff provided updates on a few different Xcel Energy items including utility coordination associated with the Rice Creek Boulevard project and Xcel's forthcoming Thermal Energy Network pilot project. • An update was provided on solar tax incentives —though the tax credits will be phased out sooner than originally planned, there are still ways to take advantage of them for the next year and a half. Lastly, the May 4th JDA meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 2901. Councilmember Holden asked if the County had provided the City with a copy of the PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)report. City Administrator Jagoe explained the City had not received a copy of this report to date and noted she would follow up with the County regarding this matter. Councilmember Holden inquired how much water Micro Control would be utilizing at their facility. City Administrator Jagoe commented this was not something that was requested from Micro Control as part of the land use development review process but noted she would follow up with the building department regarding this topic. Councilmember Holden requested further information on how TCAAP was being laid out since changes have been made to the plans. City Administrator Jagoe stated she could bring this information forward for the Council to review.