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2 ensure that residents are engaged early in the process and allowed opportunities to voice their opinions about the project. The first of two public open houses is scheduled for September 2013. JDA Commissioners discussed hosting an open house earlier so public opinion could be heard at the beginning of this process but decided there isn’t enough time to solicit broad attendance and the summer months make it difficult with vacations during August. At the second open house, draft Master Planning scenarios will be presented to the public for input prior to the plan being finalized and approved. Administrative Director’s Report There will be a “building breaking” on June 7th. Speakers will include County Board Chair Rafael Ortega, Arden Hills Mayor David Grant, and Congresswoman Betty McCollum. The Irondale Marching Band will perform, and honored guests will include fifth graders from Valentine Hills, Turtle Lake, Sunnyside, Pinewood, Island Lake and Bel Air Elementary Schools. These students represent the future of TCAAP and the economic opportunities it will represent for Ramsey County and the East Metro. The event will culminate with the partial demolition of the administration building. Bolander’s crews began demolition activities in late April. The old power plant and most of Building 101 have been dismantled. On May 7th, over 200 residents of Arden Hills, Shoreview, New Brighton and Mounds View attended an open house to learn about the demolition and remediation project. This event was a very positive experience. Future Meeting Schedule The next JDA meeting will be held on Monday, August 5, 2013, at Arden Hills City Hall. Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Pamela Thompson, Secretary to JDA Approved _____________________________________ _______________________ David B. Sand, Chair Date