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to climate change. We don’t want to have to come back in 20 years to retrofit things that don’t meet current standards. In terms of broader sustainability, Commissioner Monson also mentioned integrating walking, biking, green space and all the things that people today want in livable communities. Commissioner Reinhardt stated that she has been on the Ramsey County board since her election in 1996. Her background is in the environmental field. She has worked in the state office of Environmental Assistance and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. She has a Master’s in business administration and a doctorate in Public Administration. She has spoken internationally on the idea of a circular economy and green energy. Commissioner Reinhardt has worked extensively with garbage management, working on issues like recycling and green energy. We can be a leader in climate resiliency. We can do great things from an environmental perspective with 427 acres at Rice Creek Commons, which is bigger than the footprint of downtown St. Paul. Arden Hills Council member Tom Fabel has been a resident of Arden Hills for 38 years. He was an attorney for 45 years, serving in private law practice (20 yrs. with the Minneapolis law firm of Lindquist and Vennum), and in public law (Deputy Attorney General, Complex Crime Prosecutor in Hennepin County, Deputy Mayor, and a judge on two Indian reservations). He is also involved with community theatre, some of which dealt with racial discrimination in housing. Commissioner Frethem represents northern Ramsey County suburbs including Arden Hills in her Ramsey County Commissioner role. Commissioner Frethem has a law degree, and a master’s in early childhood education. Consent Agenda a. Approve 2023 JDA Schedule b. Approve LMCIT Waiver Commissioner Fabel motioned and Commissioner Reinhardt seconded to accept both consent agenda items. Motion carried. New Business a. Joint Development Authority Values Setting Would guide future decision making on the project. Having a shared vision and goals for what we want to explore. We feel an urgency to move forward, but we want to make sure we are thorough and transparent. Our plan should reflect our community needs and values. Motion by Commissioner Reinhardt seconded by Commissioner Fabel to adopt the vision statement Commissioner Reinhardt read the statement: The Joint Development Authority’s (JDA) vision for the Rice Creek Commons site is to create economic prosperity, build an inclusive economy, have a long-term sustainable development, and develop an energy forward community by providing much-needed housing at a variety of income levels – including affordable housing – and creating well-paying jobs. Commissioner Frethem sought approval. All Commissioners approved.