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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 13, 2023 4 <br /> <br />City Administrator Perrault reported on March 7 the City Council interviewed two candidates <br />for the JDA Chair and appointed Jonathan Wicklund. He explained Jonathan Wicklund will serve <br />as Chair until December 31, 2024. He noted the JDA advisory group met last week and reaffirmed <br />that meetings of the advisory group would not be public unless a quorum is present, future <br />communication efforts by the JDA will be a joint effort by both the City and the County, and the <br />County is pursuing a legal services agreement with Kennedy & Graven. He noted the JDA <br />advisory group also discussed the possibility of future open houses and public engagement <br />regarding: financing of the project, real estate trends, economic inclusion, and climate policies. <br />Future discussions need to happen as to the timing of the public discussions and engagement. He <br />said that the group also discussed the creation of additional advisory committees, such as an <br />energy committee. Lastly, they discussed the County would be reviewing options on the thumb <br />property and will be seeking guidance from the JDA. <br /> <br />6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> <br />A. February 13, 2023, Regular City Council <br />B. February 21, 2023, City Council Work Session <br />C. March 7, 2023, Special City Council <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden reported she spoke with staff regarding minor changes to the minutes of <br />the February 13 regular City Council meeting as well as the February 21 work session. <br /> <br />Councilmember Rousseau explained she spoke with staff regarding a minor correction to the <br />February 13 regular City Council meeting minutes. <br /> <br />MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Rousseau seconded a <br />motion to approve the February 13, 2023, Regular City Council meeting <br />minutes as amended, the February 21, 2023, City Council Work Session <br />minutes as amended; and March 7, 2023, Special City Council meeting <br />minutes as printed. The motion carried (5-0). <br /> <br />7. CONSENT CALENDAR Struck through items below were pulled and will appear under Pulled Consent Items <br /> <br />A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll <br />B. Motion To Approve Resolution 2023-008 Affirming Allocation Of American <br />Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Revenues <br />C. Motion To Approve Appointment Of Senior Planner <br />D. Motion To Approve Personnel Policy Update Pertaining To Paid Parenting Leave <br />Language <br />E. Motion To Approve Resolution 2023-009 – State Of MN Bureau Of Criminal <br />Apprehension Joint Powers Agreement And Court Data Services Subscriber <br />Agreement Amendment <br />F. Motion To Approve Resolution 2023-010 Appointing Nancy Jacobson To The <br />Parks, Trails And Recreation Committee (PTRC) <br />G. Motion To Approve Payment No. 1 – Margolis – Tree Planting <br />H. Motion To Approve Payment No. 2 –Astech Corp. – Arden Oaks Neighborhood <br />Improvements Project