04-03-2023 JDA Agenda Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

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b. Creation of Advisory Committee Two Advisory Committee Commissioners will make reports to the JDA Board. Per the JDA By-Laws, an advisory committee can meet more frequently. Motioned by Commissioner Fabel and seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt to create the Advisory Committee. Motion carried. Commissioner Reinhardt stated that we really need this Advisory Committee. This 427-acre development is significant. The Advisory Committee process will provide as much transparency as possible, and fewer surprises. This Advisory committee will allow for more input before things are discussed at the JDA. Commissioner Reinhardt offered the amendment to create the Advisory Committee. Advisory committee members will be Commissioner Frethem and Commissioner Fabel. Commissioner Fabel noted that in the event that discussions surrounding energy take place, Commissioner Monson will be asked to advise. Commissioner Monson stated that she strongly supports this thoughtful approach. Data will be compiled and brought to the public and there will be no surprises. She supports this approach to bring things to the public that are better well rounded. Additional meetings can be added. Thorough packets will be helpful. Commissioner Frethem stated that this Advisory Committee will allow us to look at the current market. Many things have changed in recent years. Climate change has changed. The Inflation Reduction Act exists now. Consulting experts will be helpful. The County’s Economic Inclusion Plan will guide discussions. This Advisory Committee will prepare things for the JDA to review. JDA meetings are for the public. All Commissioners in attendance voted and the amendment to create the Advisory Committee was approved. c. Other General Updates on TCAAP/RCC Arden Hills City Manager Dave Perrault provided an update on the JDA Chair selection process currently under way in the City of Arden Hills. Applications will be accepted for the Chair position until February 24th. Interviews will follow and the candidate will be selected in March or early April. Staff Updates Kari Collins thanked all staff that helped get us to this point. A lot of expertise and time invested has gotten us to this point. We will be moving forward together collaboratively. Commissioner Updates Commissioner Reinhardt stated that this organizational meeting today gives us a foundation to move forward. This process is transparent and in line with our values. Commissioner Frethem thanked community members that have participated in engagement activities in the last two years related to this project. Her hope for the JDA and this phase of the process is that we can all collectively commit to being “unconditionally constructive”, as JDA members, and as members of the public. Our partnership will create resilient, inclusive communities.