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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 26, 2026 2 each other. Staff is establishing Developer expectations that need to be considered for this hybrid approach and included as part of a future solicitation. From this discussion, the JDA Commissioners on the Advisory Committee will be bringing forth a recommendation to proceed with the hybrid approach to the full JDA at their next meeting on Monday, June 1' at 5:30 PM. The JDA's consideration of this recommendation would give JDA staff direction to continue defining Developer expectations, as well as request the City and County discuss the cost recovery of public improvements as outlined in the Joint Powers Agreement and certain development terms that will be memorialized in a cooperative agreement between the two parties for the future development of Rice Creek Commons. Councilmember Holden inquired if work would begin on the spine road this year. City Administrator Jagoe reported pre-staging elements would begin this year and grading work and construction would begin next year. Councilmember Holden asked if the Round Lake restoration work agreement had been finalized. City Administrator Jagoe stated she was uncertain if the agreement has been finalized, but she understood the remediation area has been defined. Councilmember Holden questioned if staff had any updates on the lawsuit. City Administrator Jagoe commented she did not have any updates on the lawsuit. City Attorney Land reviewed an email she sent to the City Council, noting there was a modification to the scheduling order due to court scheduling and the volume of discovery that was occurring. Councilmember Holden discussed how a piece of property on TCAAP sold and noted this parcel was not part of the Ramsey County property but was owned by the GSA. Councilmember Rousseau asked if the preconstruction for the spine road would include mass grading of the site. City Administrator Jagoe reported mass grading would occur in 2027. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen commented utilities would be installed across Highway 96 at Rice Creek and tree clearing would be occur in 2026. He explained construction of the roadway would occur in 2027 and 2028. Mayor Grant stated discovery for the lawsuit was to be completed by 8/31 of this year. He asked if discovery has already started. City Attorney Land explained the discovery phase was when the parties were exploring each other's information through a very regulated process. She noted this included the exchange of documents, exchange of admissions and depositions in order to prepare for a trial.