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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — DECEMBER 12, 2022 4 Councilmember Holden reported the Council could always schedule a special meeting if a matter had to be reviewed in a timely manner. MOTION: Councilmember Radziei moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve Cancellation of the January 23, February 27, and March 27, 2023 Regular City Council Meetings. The motion carried (5-0). C. Motion to Approve Extension of Terms for JDA Chair Brian Holmes and Commissioner David Grant through December 31, 2024 Mayor Grant discussed the results of the recent election. He explained Councilmember Holden has served on the JDA Board in the past and has decided not to return to the JDA Board. He stated in order to balance the JDA Board with new and old members, he was recommending himself and Chair Holmes serve on the JDA Board. He commented on the history of the JDA, noting the County has not been present at meetings since the County decided to sue the City. He clarified for the record that Chair Brian Holmes was not related to Councilmember Fran Holmes. Councilmember Holmes stated she supported the terms of Chair Holmes and Mayor Grant being extended on the JDA. She believed it was important for the Mayor to be on the JDA because he served as the leader of the community. She commented further on the institutional knowledge Mayor Grant had with the JDA. Councilmember Radziej agreed the reappointments offered balance and he supported the extension of the terms for the JDA. MOTION: Councilmember Radziei moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to approve Extension of Terms for JDA Chair Brian Holmes and Commissioner David Grant through December 31, 2024. Councilmember Scott stated he also supported the JDA being balanced and he thanked Mayor Grant for his willingness to serve with this group. He explained Chair Holmes was a highly qualified individual to serve as Chair for the group as he was a professional mediator. Councilmember Holden noted she supported the term extensions as well and discussed how complex this project was. She commented on the other residents that have served on the JDA and noted Brian Holmes has been a neutral party that wants what is best for both the City and the County in the TCAAP development. Mayor Grant reported Brian Holmes also conducted construction management for Prime Therapeutics in the metro area, which was another skillset that would benefit the City as he serves on the JDA. He explained Councilmember Holden's seat on the JDA would expire at the end of December and noted one of the new Councilmembers would be appointed to this seat. The motion to approve Extension of Terms for JDA Chair Brian Holmes and Commissioner David Grant through December 31, 2024 carried (5-0).