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AGENDA
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
5:30 p.m.
Arden Hills City Hall—Council Chambers
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
a. 9/21/16 JDA Meeting
4. Public Inquiries/Informational
a. The intent of the Public Inquiries/Informational part of the agenda is to provide
interested parties with an opportunity to speak to the JDA about an issue or concern
about a past or future agenda item. The current agenda for tonight's meeting is
structured to ensure that the JDA accomplishes their business within that agenda. If
there is a public hearing scheduled as an agenda item, the public will be invited to speak
to that agenda item. In addressing the JDA, please state your name and address for the
record, and a brief summary of the specific matter being addressed. To allow adequate
time for each person wishing to address the JDA, individuals should limit their comments
to three (3) minutes. Written documents may be distributed to the JDA prior to the
meeting, or as bench copies, to allow a more timely presentation.
5. Consent Agenda
6. Old Business
7. Public Hearing
a. None
8. New Business
a. Amendment to Preliminary Development Agreement
b. Master Developer Update
9. Communications – See attached memo.
10. Development Director Update – None.
11. Administrative Director’s Report – See attached.
a. Future JDA Meeting Schedule
Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
12. Commissioner Updates
13. Adjournment
Joint Development Authority
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Arden Hills City Council Chambers
Minutes
5:30 pm
Present:
Joint Development Authority: Chair David Sand,
Commissioner Brenda Holden, Commissioner Rafael Ortega
Also present: Sue Iverson, (Arden Hills); Josh Olson, (Ramsey County)
Roll call taken.
Approval of agenda.
Motion by Commissioner Ortega seconded by Commissioner Holden to approve the agenda as
presented. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes.
A. 8/1/16 JDA Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Ortega seconded by Commissioner Holden to approve the minutes as
presented. Motion carried.
B. 8/15/16 Special Joint Meeting with City Council
Motion by Commissioner Holden seconded by Commissioner Ortega to approve the minutes as
presented. Motion carried.
Public Inquiries/Informational
None
Consent Agenda
None
Old Business
A. Master Developer Updates
Sue Iverson provided the JDA with an update from the Master Developer. She noted there was
generally agreement between the City Council and the Master Developer on the majority of the
plan. Some elements of the project were still in need of refinement. She reported the next
worksession meetings were scheduled for October 3rd and October 17th. At these meetings, the
Council will begin reviewing the land use changes required for the TRC to align with the
updated Master Plan. Staff was targeting to have the TRC before the Planning Commission in
November.
Public Hearing
None
New Business
None
Communications
Josh Olson provided the JDA members with a memo. The coordinated communications efforts
between the City and the County was discussed.
Development Director’s Report
None
Administrative Director’s Report
Josh Olson presented an activity report. He stated in August, the County invited elected
officials, stakeholders, and the media to celebrate the completion of cleanup at Rice Creek
Commons. The program included remarks from Congresswoman McCollum, Commissioner
Reinhardt, Commissioner Huffman, Mayor Grant and Bob Lux. He discussed the key
infrastructure improvements that were beginning to take shape for this project, along with the
improvements occurring along the wildlife corridor. He commented on the solar array being
planned for the Primer Tracer parcel.
Commissioner Holden asked if staff had any idea how many monitoring wells were located on
the TCAAP site. Mr. Olson was uncertain as to the exact number of wells. He understood the
majority of the wells were located along Highway 10.
Commissioner Ortega requested staff further investigate the number of wells on the site and
report back to the JDA with this information.
Chair Sand understood the Army Corp of Engineers had ownership over the wells and the
developer will need permission to alter the wells. Mr. Olson indicated this was the case.
Further discussion ensued regarding the geothermal possibilities on the TCAAP site. He
commented the thumb portion of the property had the least amount of interference.
Commissioner Updates
None
Future Meeting Schedule
The next meeting will be Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at Arden Hills City Hall.
Meeting adjourned at 5:49 pm.
Approved _____________________________________ _______________________
David B. Sand, Chair Date
Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
AGENDA ITEM 8a
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 15, 2016
TO: Joint Development Authority Board of Commissioners
FROM: Directors Iverson and Olson
SUBJECT: Master Developer Preliminary Development Agreement – Amendment No. 1
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
n/a n/a n/a
Background:
The Preliminary Development Agreement (PDA) is a document that serves to outline the responsibilities of the Joint
Development Authority (JDA) and Alatus Arden Hills LLC during negotiations for a Master Development Agreement
(MDA). The JDA approved a Preliminary Development Agreement with Alatus Arden Hills LLC on June 6, 2016. The PDA
is set to expire December 31, 2016.
Since June, Alatus has worked with the City to identify changes to the TCAAP Regulating Plan and TCAAP Redevelopment
Code. The City Council approved an amended Regulating Plan and Redevelopment Code at their December 19, 2016
meeting. These land use changes are paramount to the development of a MDA.
The amended PDA extends the agreement for five months (May 31, 2017) and revises milestones dates. The original
PDA identified key milestones in the development of a MDA ensuring good faith efforts were being made by Alatus and
JDA.
The amended PDA continues to guarantee Alatus that the JDA will negotiate only with them during this period, and
revises a benchmark for delivering good faith efforts in the development of a MDA by February 28, 2017.
Staff from the JDA and representatives from Alatus Arden Hills LLC have agreed to this form.
Attachment
a. Amendment No. 1 Preliminary Development Agreement with Alatus Arden Hills LLC
JDA Action Requested:
Approve the Amendment No.1 to Preliminary Development Agreement with Alatus Arden Hills LLC
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Amendment to Prelim Devel Agmt v2
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
(“Amendment”) is made as of the 31st day of October, 2016, by and between the TCAAP JOINT
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a Minnesota joint powers entity (“JDA”) and ALATUS ARDEN HILLS
LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (“Developer”).
RECITALS:
A. The JDA and the Developer are the parties to that certain Preliminary Development
Agreement dated June 6, 2016 (the “Agreement”).
B. JDA and Developer wish to amend the Agreement to, among other things, reflect changes
in certain dates set forth in the Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and for good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, parties agree as set forth below.
AGREEMENT:
1. Definitions. Unless otherwise specifically stated herein, all capitalized terms used in this
Amendment will have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement.
2. Amendments.
(a) In each and every place in the Agreement where the date “October 31, 2016”
appears, said date is hereby deleted and the date “February 28, 2017” substituted therefor.
(b) In each and every place in the Agreement where the date “December 31, 2016”
appears, said date is hereby deleted and the date “May 31, 2017” substituted therefor.
3. Reference to and Effect on the Agreement.
(a) Upon the effectiveness of this Amendment, each reference in the Agreement to the
“Agreement,” “this Agreement,” “hereunder,” “hereof, “herein” or words of like import referring
to the Agreement shall mean, and be a reference to the Agreement as amended hereby.
(b) Except as specifically set forth herein, the Agreement remains in full force and
effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed.
(c) Wherever there exists a conflict between this Amendment and the Agreement, the
provisions of this Amendment shall control.
4. Governing Law. This Amendment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of Minnesota.
5. Headings. Section headings in this Amendment are included herein for convenience of
reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Amendment for any other purpose.
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6. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in counterparts, all of which, when taken
together, shall constitute one and the same original.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment as of the date first written
above.
ALATUS ARDEN HILLS LLC TCAAP JOINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORTIY
By: __________________________ By: ___________________________
Robert C. Lux Name: ____________________
Its Chief Manager Title: ____________________
By: ___________________________
Name: _____________________
Title: _____________________
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
COUNTY OF RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
By: _____________________________
Name: _______________________
Title: _______________________
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Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
DATE: December 15, 2016
TO: Joint Development Authority Board of Commissioners
FROM: Administrators Olson and Iverson
SUBJECT: Master Developer Update
The Master Developer Team will provide an overview of the development plan and upcoming schedule.
AGENDA ITEM 8B
MEMORANDUM
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Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
DATE: December 15, 2016
TO: Joint Development Authority Board of Commissioners
FROM: Sara Thatcher, Goff Public
SUBJECT: Rice Creek Commons Communications
In November and December of 2016, we have worked closely with the City and Alatus’s communications
teams surrounding the proposed changes to the Rice Creek Commons master plan. The media has been
closely following these developments, including covering the Arden Hills Open House on November 16,
the Planning Commission vote on December 7, and the City Council vote on December 12. Highlights of
the media coverage include:
Arden Hills megaproject appears headed for City Council approval – Star Tribune, November 22
Key votes could mean 2017 start date for Arden Hills TCAAP project – Pioneer Press, December 3
Arden Hills megaproject approved by city planners – Star Tribune, December 7
Arden Hills commission OKs more density for TCAAP site – Finance & Commerce, December 8
Arden Hills panel recommends taller buildings, other TCAAP plan changes – East Side Review,
December 14
Arden Hills megaproject gets city’s OK amid strife – Star Tribune, December 14
TCAAP plans get Arden Hills’ OK, now head to Ramsey County – Pioneer Press, December 15
We will continue to coordinate communications strategies regarding the Ramsey County Board of
Commissioners vote on December 20 (which will take place prior to this meeting) and other future
opportunities.
AGENDA ITEM 9
MEMORANDUM
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Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
DATE: December 15, 2016
TO: Joint Development Authority Board of Commissioners
FROM: Administrator Director Olson
SUBJECT: Administrative Report
County Road H
County Road H is open from west of Highway 10 to east of I‐35W. Crews continue to work on the new
off ramp from I‐35W northbound to CR H, which will be complete by Fall 2017. Construction of the
noisewall along I‐35W southbound between CR I and CR H2 will begin in January.
County Road I
The roundabout at CR I/Rice Creek Parkway and thumb road from CR I to CR H is on schedule to be built
during the 2017 construction season. Final plans are being prepared in order to gain the necessary
approvals to obtain contractor bids in March 2017. Improvements include removal of the on‐ramp from
CR I to I‐35W northbound.
AGENDA ITEM 11
MEMORANDUM
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Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
DATE: December 15, 2016
TO: Joint Development Authority Board of Commissioners
FROM: Administrators Worthington and Iverson
SUBJECT: JDA Meeting Schedule
2017 is anticipated to be busy time for the Joint Development Authority with discussions of a master
development agreement with Alatus and the ramp up of development activities. In anticipation of these
actions required by the JDA, staff is recommending a continuation of bi‐monthly (twice a month)
meetings. Due to conflicts with reoccurring City Council meetings and/or commission meetings that
utilize the Arden Hill City Council Chambers, staff is proposing the following schedule:
1st Monday of Every Month at 5:30PM
3rd Wednesday of Every Month at 5:30PM
Staff is recommending the JDA have their first meeting of 2017 on Jan. 18th. The 1st Monday in January
would be Jan. 2nd, which is holiday.
Meetings may be canceled if the JDA has nothing needs to be discussed but that it was important to
have them scheduled in case they are needed
Attachment:
Proposed JDA Meeting Schedule with dates
Action Requested:
Informational only. Action will take at the JDA’s first meeting in 2017.
AGENDA ITEM 8B
MEMORANDUM
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Agenda Attachment: 8B
TCAAP Joint Development Authority
2017 Meeting Schedule – proposed
Location: Arden Hills City Hall Council Chambers
Time: 5:30PM
Wednesday, January 18, 2017 – Organizational Meeting
Monday, February 6, 2017
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Monday, March 6, 2017
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Monday, April 3, 2017
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Monday, May 1, 2017
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Monday, June 5, 2017
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Monday, July 3, 2017(*Day before Fourth of July Holiday)
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Monday, August 7, 2017
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Tuesday, September 5, 2017 (1st Monday would be September 4th)
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Monday, October 2, 2017
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Monday, November 6, 2017
Wednesday, November 22, 2017 (*Day before Thanksgiving Holiday)
Monday, December 4, 2017
Wednesday, December 20, 2017