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Joint Development Authority Monday, February 6, 2023 Arden Hills City Council Chambers Minutes 5:30 pm Present: Joint Development Authority Commissioners: Chair Victoria Reinhardt (Ramsey County), Vice Chair Nicole Frethem (Ramsey County), Tom Fabel (Arden Hills), Tena Monson (Arden Hills) Also present: Kari Collins (Ramsey County), Martha Faust (Ramsey County), Dave Perrault (Arden Hills) Roll call Appoint Vice Chair Motion by Commissioner Fabel seconded by Commissioner Monson to appoint Commissioner Frethem as Vice Chair. In the absence of the Chair Commissioner Frethem will run the meeting. Motion carried. Approve Agenda Motion by Commissioner Reinhardt seconded by Commissioner Monson to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. Commissioner Introductions Commissioner Frethem stated that we are so glad to be here today to talk about Rice Street Commons. Commissioner Frethem thanked Commissioners Reinhardt and Fabel for requesting this special meeting. Commissioner Frethem thanked all those that have put a lot of time into the project previously. Commissioner Frethem stated that we are here to advance common goals as a community where all are valued and thrive. Commissioner Monson stated that we are excited to advance the common goal of getting Rice Creek Commons completed. She acknowledged the significant time, energy and talent invested previously in the project. Commissioner Monson gave an overview of her background: She has been a renewable energy developer for the last ten years; she has a Master’s in environmental management, energy and the environment from Duke University. Her hope for Rice Creek Commons is that it can be sustainable in energy. She hopes that Rice Creek Commons will fulfill the modern-day energy needs we have today with modern-day energy technologies, and hopefully serve as a solution Agenda Item 5b