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Discussion ensued regarding the approval process that would be followed for future PUDs and development proposals. JDA Attorney noted that the Minnesota Open Meeting Law would be a future topic of the ongoing governance discussions. Development Director's Report Development Director Hutmacher reviewed her report with the JDA and explained the Met Council has notified the City of Arden Hills that its application for the TCAAP Comprehensive Plan Amendment was complete. The CPA would be considered by the Metropolitan Council on October 28, 2015. It was noted the 60 -day review period for the Met Council expires on November 1, 2015. Administrative Director's Report Administrative Director Worthington presented the September activity report. It was noted the cleanup on the site would be completed by the end of October. She commented the County was moving forward with the purchase of the Primer Tracer property for a solar array project, and the County Board would consider a Memorandum of Understanding with Xcel Energy at its meeting on October 6, 2015. Bids for the reconstruction of the County Road H interchange, including the Rice Creek remeander, were due in late October. Commissioner Updates Commissioner Grant questioned if the County was soliciting for a master developer for the TCAAP site. Administrative Director Worthington explained the master developer solicitation was on hold. Commissioner Grant inquired about whether the County had refined the goals that were included in a document presented to the County Board in late May. Administrative Director Worthington responded that she believed the document referred to was part of a discussion on the master development solicitation which is currently on hold. The document will be reviewed by the JDA once the solicitation process resumes. Commissioner Grant reported that Councilmember Woodburn had passed away. A replacement would be sought by the City Council. Commissioner Holden added that the City was also in the process of hiring a new City Administrator and Public Works Director. Future Meeting Schedule The next meeting will be Monday, November 2, 2015, at Arden Hills City Hall.