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Chair Wicklund questioned if it was standard practice to have job creation performance standards with a JDA. Mr. Jambois stated this was a standard practice when a public entity was involved in a land sale to ensure high quality jobs were created through the development. Chair Wicklund requested further information regarding the affordable housing requirements. Mr. Jambois explained the intent within the MDA, with respect to affordable housing, was to allow the developer to have agreements with vertical developers. He noted the County would have the option of throwing additional dollars towards affordable housing and all parties would have to come to an agreement if this were to occur. Chair Wicklund inquired if the $500,000 number for planning activities was a placeholder. Mr. Jambois reported this was the case. Commissioner Grant commended the County for all of their efforts to clean up the TCAAP site. He understood this took a great deal of time and energy. He questioned if the site had been cleaned to residential standards or if it was still considered a "Super Fund" site. Mr. Jambois reported the County was working to delist the soils on the property as a "Super Fund" site. Commissioner Grant asked if this delisting would be in place prior to the County beginning the mass grading work. Mr. Jambois anticipated the delisting would be complete noting the County was making progress. Commissioner McClung questioned who made the determination on the SAC charges. He asked if the City had agreed to not charge SAC fees from the Met Council. Mr. Jambois explained the City had not agreed to this. Commissioner McClung inquired why this language had been included in the MDA document when it had not been agreed upon by the City. Mr. Jambois stated this was because this would have to be approved by the City in order for the MDA to move forward. Commissioner McClung commented there were items within this document that would have to be fleshed out prior to the JDA coming to a point where an approval can be granted. He believed there was a lot of gainsmanship that has not served either party well. Commissioner Grant stated the City can work with the County on the placeholder number that was put in place for staff and consultant expenses. He questioned if the City gets to see the County's invoices. Mr. Jambois explained the County is building the project and would not be billing the City back for its expenses. Commissioner Ortega asked what the difference was between the summary and the MDA. Mr. Jambois reported the summary summarizes the draft MDA. He explained it was being presented in draft form as a check in with the JDA. He understood that some areas within the MDA would require more conversation.