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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COLTNCIL _ DECEMBER 19, 2016 3. NEW BUSINESS A. Approve New City Administrator Contract Interim City Administrator and Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson stated the City's previous City Administrator retired on October 2, 2015. Since that time, Sue Iverson has been acting as the interim City Administrator. The City Council has been actively searching for a replacement for this position. The City Council authorized the Personnel Committee to enter into negotiations with William Joynes for the position as City Administrator for the City of Arden Hills. The City Attorney has reviewed the contract. The City Council has received his resume under separate cover. Staff recommended the Council approve a contract with William Joynes as the City Administrator for the City of Arden Hills effective January 3, 2017. Mayor Grant spoke to the contract with the new City Administrator noting the initial term was for two years. He commented further on Bill's resume, along with the flexibility of the City Administrator's work schedule and the cost saving measures. MOTION:r McCl nded a motion to approve a contract with William Jovnes as the Citv Administrator for the CiW of Arden Hills effective Januarv 3. 2017. Councilmember Wicklund questioned what the benefits were of bring Mr. Joynes to the City of Arden Hills. Mayor Grant explained Mr. Joynes had development, HR and Public Works experience' In addition, he was familiar with the City of Arden Hills, which would allow him to hit the ground running in the New Year. He noted he also had negotiation experience. The motion carried (5-0). B. Approval of Joint Development Authority (JDA) Interim City Administrator and Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson stated the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between the City and Ramsey County for the redevelopment of TCAAP was approved by the City Council in late 2012. The JPA calls for the establishment of a Joint Development Authority (JDA) to implement the TCAAP Master Plan and to oversee the redevelopment process and activities. It was noted the JDA Board is comprised of two members from the City Council, two members from the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, and one citizen from Arden Hills to be appointed by the City Council. This citizen appointee will be the Chair of the JDA Board and the appointment will be for a two-year term. Staff recommended the Council appoint two members of the City Council to the JDA Board Interim City Administrator and Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson reported on Tuesday, December 13,2016, the City Council interviewed four candidates for the position of JDA Board Chair. All four candidates have experience serving on City Council, Lommittees and/or commissions. The City Council appreciated the insightful discussions with