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Motion by Commissioner Huffman seconded by Commissioner Grant to approve the waiver to terminate the PDA prior to March 8, 2018, subject to and effective to Alatus Arden Hills, LLC confirming in writing that it also waives its rights. Motion carried. Public Hearing None New Business None Communications Director Olson reviewed a memo with the JDA noting an article that was recently printed with inaccurate statements. He explained the statements regarding contaminated soils were corrected. He commented on the completion of County Road I or the thumb road and reported staff was planning a celebration ceremony for this project. Development Director’s Report None Administrative Director’s Report Director Olson updated the JDA on construction activities along County Road H. He noted this project was nearing completion. He discussed the segments of this roadway that were open and noted work would continue into next spring on the punch list items. He commented on the cooperative agreement between the City, County, Watershed District and Alatus. He explained this cooperative agreement had been executed and the next meeting of these groups would be on December 20th. This project was slated to begin in March of 2018. He stated he had nothing new to report on the optimization study. Commissioner Grant understood the optimization study would be completed in the first quarter of 2018. He asked what would happen next. Director Olson believed the next steps would depend on the findings within the study. He stated he could not suggest what the study would lead to or what the impacts might be. Commissioner Grant questioned if the study would lead to something else. Director Olson anticipated future work would be needed but he did not know how this would impact the Alatus improvements. He stated the study may acknowledge the Army can optimize their system in a different way with their existing infrastructure without impacting the proposed plans. Commissioner Grant inquired if the optimization study was still in the analysis phase. Director Olson reported this was the case.