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Arden Hills notes • MArcH 2023 • 1 The Official City Newsletter for Arden Hills Residents March 2023 to advance the project. To emphasize this joint commitment the JDA adopted, by unanimous vote, the following Project Vision: “The Joint Development Authority’s vision for the Rice Creek Commons site is to create economic prosperity, build an inclusive economy, have a long-term sustainable development, and develop an energy-forward com- munity by providing much needed housing at a variety of income levels – including affordable housing – and creating well-paying jobs.” In the coming months the JDA will be building upon prior plans for TCCAP development, which included commercial development, parks and residential properties of both the single family and multi- family varieties. To facilitate this planning process staff of both the County and the City recommended to the JDA the appointment of an advisory committee to work with staff in reviewing business items and making recommendations to the full JDA Board. That recommendation was adopted unanimously by the Board, which then named JDA Commissioners Frethem and Fabel to the advisory committee. Lastly, the City appointed Arden Hills resident Jonathan Wicklund on March 7 to serve as the JDA Chair. Meetings of the full JDA Board during 2023, all of which will be public meetings held at Arden Hills City Hall, have been scheduled for April 3, June 5, August 7, October 2 and December 4. Following four years of not meeting, the Joint Development Authority (JDA) reconvened to try and move the Twin Cities Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) project forward. The 427 acre parcel north of Highway 96, which was purchased by Ramsey County, is the subject of a Joint Powers Agreement entered by Arden Hills with the County in 2012. Under that agreement a Joint Development Authority (JDA), with representatives from both the City and the County, was created to guide the planning process for the development. To date, Ramsey County has invested approximately $40 million into the site for purchase, remediation, site preparation and infrastructure. On February 6 the JDA held its first meeting since February, 2019. The new Commissioners, each appointed to a two year term, are County Commissioner Nicole Frethem and City Council members Tena Monson and Tom Fabel. Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt remains on the board and was appointed in 2019. During the public JDA meeting, held at Arden Hills City Hall, the four Commissioners each pledged to work cooperatively with one another TCAAP JDA Resumes Proposed 2018 TCAAP Development Concept Lake Johanna Fire and Ramsey County Sheriff Annual Reports for 2022 The Lake Johanna Fire Department (LJFD) and Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) have released their annual reports, both can be found on the City's website at cityofardenhills.org/211/Emergency-Fire-Police. LJFD provides fire protection for the City of Arden Hills and RCSO provides police services, both agencies also serve a number of nearby cities. The City extends its gratitude to the firefighters and deputies that work hard to keep our City safe 24/7.