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Ms. Worthington indicated the study would address technical issues regarding energy supply and distribution with an emphasis on how these things relate to land sales and development. The scope of work would include a technical analysis of specific energy needs and tolerances for high‐tech manufacturing and other businesses, analysis of geothermal or other district energy, analysis of the potential for reusable energy sources and financial impact analysis of those items. Guidelines for green roofs, sustainable landscaping, infrastructure for electric vehicles, solar panels, etc. may be considered within the regulations and policies component of the Master Plan. Ms. Worthington requested the JDA direct staff to draft a scope of work and an RFP for the energy plan to be funded by Ramsey County. Motion by Commissioner Ortega seconded by Commissioner Holden to direct staff to draft a scope of work and an RFP for the energy plan to be funded by Ramsey County. Commissioner Ortega asked if the scope of work would be brought back to the JDA before the RFP was issued. He requested a timeline to complete the energy study. Ms. Worthington stated this was the case. She estimated it would take staff a month to draft the scope of work and RFP. This information would be brought to the JDA in April. She reported the County’s procurement procedure would be followed for the RFP. Commissioner Grant questioned if the study would improve the marketability of the parcel. Ms. Worthington reported the study could as it would help to inform potential users of the opportunities available to them for energy resilience. Motion carried. Public Hearing None New Business Election of Chair/Vice Chair for 2014 Motion by Commissioner Grant seconded by Commissioner Huffman to elect David Sand as Chair of the JDA for 2014. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Holden seconded by Chair Sand to elect Rafael Ortega as Vice Chair of the JDA for 2014. Motion carried.