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Councilmember Holden commented on a document that had been presented to the JDA by Director Olson for expenses from 2013 through 2018. These expenses included public financial, consultant, meeting expenses, legal, economic development, communications, conferences, training, insurance and contingency. She requested the JDA be provided with invoices for these expenses. She stated she would like to see the contracts that are in place for County JDA consultants. She believed this would assist in providing a clear foundation for the JDA going fo rwa rd. Commissioner Grant reported certain JDA bylaws, policies and procedures are not being followed, as was discussed at a JDA meeting last fall. Commissioner Huffman believed this was a fair point and stated the County has not been working to address this concern in the past three months. Commissioner Grant asked if this meeting was a one-time deal for the County and questioned if they were still committed to this project. Commissioner Huffman explained the County was committed to this project and was excited to reengage in conversations with the City to keep this project moving forward. Commissioner Grant questioned how this group would work to follow its bylaws, policies and procedures moving forward. Ms. Collins stated the County has had new leadership coming on and noted Martha would be managing the Rice Creek Commons development project. Chair Holmes asked what a reasonable timeframe would be to get on process. Ms. Collins reported she would work with Arden Hills staff in order to address this issue. Commissioner Grant requested this item be placed on the March meeting agenda in order for this item to be tracked. Public Hearing None New Business 2019 Meeting Schedule Director Perrault reviewed the 2019 JDA meeting schedule with the Commission. He explained a meeting has been set for the first Monday of every month. These meetings will be held at the Arden Hills City Hall at 5:30 p.m. Commissioner Ortega stated he would not be able to attend the March 4, 2019 JDA meeting as he would be in Washington DC.