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Master Developer Agreement Update <br /> <br />Director Olson provided the JDA with an update on the Master Development Agreement. He <br />explained October 15th was the good faith milestone date within the MDA and noted <br />negotiations continue with the developer. He reported the County continues to finalize the <br />deed and financial performa. He indicated the preliminary MDA would expire on March 8, <br />2018. <br /> <br />Amazon HQ2 Submission <br /> <br />Director Olson reviewed the submission that was completed by Ramsey County to Amazon for <br />their HQ2. He reported the State and Greater MSP was preparing additional proposal <br />information for the final deadline. It was his hope the region would make it to the next round <br />for further consideration. He expected Amazon would develop a short list of regions in order <br />to continue with the decision making process. <br /> <br />Chair Wicklund thanked Ramsey County, Arden Hills and Alatus for all of their hard work on this <br />proposal. <br /> <br />Optimization Study <br /> <br />Director Olson provided the JDA with an overview on the Optimization Study being completed <br />by the Army. He commented on the groundwater remediation system that was currently in <br />place. <br /> <br />Public Hearing <br />None <br /> <br />New Business <br /> <br />Green Infrastructure Study Opportunity with Rice Creek Watershed District <br /> <br />Beth Engum, Ramsey County, commented on a Green Infrastructure Study opportunity that <br />became available with the Rice Creek Watershed District. She stated a joint partnership was <br />being pursued in order to consider innovative storm water treatment on the site. She reported <br />grant monies were available to assist with this initiative. <br /> <br />Chair Wicklund asked how long it would take to complete this study. Ms. Engum anticipated <br />the study would be completed by March 2018, which would allow the County and JDA enough <br />time to request grant funding. <br /> <br />Commissioner Huffman questioned if the County and the watershed district had been speaking <br />with Alatus regarding this initiative. Ms. Engum stated Bob Lux had been brought in on this and <br />was aware of the partnership.