Arden Hills State of the City 2022
Monday, September 19, 2022
Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAP) redevelopment update
Economic development and business growth
Public safety infrastructure and costs
Infrastructure projects and pavement management
Building department permit trends
Municipal street and trail maintenance
Areas of Interest (4)
- Ongoing conflict between Arden Hills and Ramsey County over TCAP redevelopment ownership and vision.
- Significant public safety cost pressures due to rising emergency call volumes for Lake Johanna Fire Department.
- Impact of state legislative inaction on municipal infrastructure bonding for trails and fire stations.
- Economic shifts in Arden Hills as corporate headquarters move from downtown Minneapolis to suburban locations.
Notable Quotes (2)
The county chose to abandon its own approved framework and the county pulled all resources from the project.
TCAPDiscussing TCAP redevelopment history.
Public Safety plays an important role in the city and makes up nearly half of the city's 5.5 million dollar general fund budget.
BudgetExplaining the cost impact of fire and police services.
People (7)
David GrantzMayorLeading the 2022 State of the City presentation.
Leading the 2022 State of the City presentation.
Gray SorelCommunications CoordinatorCity staff member.
City staff member.
David SwearingenPublic Works Director / City EngineerCity engineering department head.
City engineering department head.
Dave CarlCity AdministratorCity administrative leadership.
City administrative leadership.
Fran HolmesCouncil MemberFocuses on economic development and local business growth.
Focuses on economic development and local business growth.
David RajiCouncil MemberDiscusses public safety and emergency services budgets.
Discusses public safety and emergency services budgets.
HoldenCouncil MemberOversees infrastructure and pavement maintenance projects.
Oversees infrastructure and pavement maintenance projects.
Places Mentioned
Arden HillsTwin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAP)Boston Scientific CampusRound Lake business district3855 Lexington Avenue1150 County Road E4440 Round Lake Road West4200 Round Lake Road1740 Park Shore Drive3565 Pine Tree Drive3737 Lexington Avenue
Events & Meetings (1)
- 2022 State of the City Address, held at Boston Scientific