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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL —MARCH 13, 2023 4 City Administrator Perrault reported on March 7 the City Council interviewed two candidates for the JDA Chair and appointed Jonathan Wicklund. He explained Jonathan Wicklund will serve as Chair until December 31, 2024. He noted the JDA advisory group met last week and reaffirmed that meetings of the advisory group would not be public unless a quorum is present, future communication efforts by the JDA will be a joint effort by both the City and the County, and the County is pursuing a legal services agreement with Kennedy & Graven. He noted the JDA advisory group also discussed the possibility of future open houses and public engagement regarding: financing of the project, real estate trends, economic inclusion, and climate policies. Future discussions need to happen as to the timing of the public discussions and engagement. He said that the group also discussed the creation of additional advisory committees, such as an energy committee. Lastly, they discussed the County would be reviewing options on the thumb property and will be seeking guidance from the JDA. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. February 13, 2023, Regular City Council B. February 21, 2023, City Council Work Session C. March 7, 2023, Special City Council Councilmember Holden reported she spoke with staff regarding minor changes to the minutes of the February 13 regular City Council meeting as well as the February 21 work session. Councilmember Rousseau explained she spoke with staff regarding a minor correction to the February 13 regular City Council meeting minutes. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Rousseau seconded a motion to approve the February 13, 2023, Regular City Council meeting minutes as amended, the February 21, 2023, City Council Work Session minutes as amended; and March 7, 2023, Special City Council meeting minutes as printed. The motion carried (5-0). 7. CONSENT CALENDAR struck through items below were pulled and will appear under Pulled Consent Items A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll B. Motion To Approve Resolution 2023-008 Affirming Allocation Of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Revenues C. Motion To Approve Appointment Of Senior Planner D. Motion T Approve D Gr7C„ of Pokey T.d 4e Pertaining To Paid Par -eating Lo u. Language E. Motion To Approve Resolution 2023-009 — State Of MN Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension Joint Powers Agreement And Court Data Services Subscriber Agreement Amendment F. Motion To Approve Resolution 2023-010 Appointing Nancy Jacobson To The Parks, Trails And Recreation Committee (PTRC) G. Motion To Approve Payment No. 1 — Margolis — Tree Planting H. Motion To Approve Payment No. 2—Astech Corp. — Arden Oaks Neighborhood Improvements Project