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Commissioner Reinhardt agreed this was important. She indicated the master plan was basic and she understood some things have changed. She supported the JDA putting out different scenarios, including different options for housing. In addition, the jobs and transit within the development had to be considered. She explained the master plan had considered this, but she wanted to come up with more scenarios. Chair Wicklund asked if Commissioner Reinhardt wanted an over view of the old MDA at the June meeting. Director Collins stated the TRC could be reviewed in June. She clarified an executed MDA was not in place. She supported the JDA coalescing around vision, mission and goals for the project so a term sheet could be created in order to build an MDA. Commissioner Reinhardt asked if a new MDA could be built off of the old MDA. Director Collins clarified an MDA was not in place, but a regulatory code was in place. Commissioner Fabel stated a master development plan was in place, which was a detailed document that addresses density and the zoning for the areas. He explained this document has become part of the zoning code for Arden Hills and any changes would require approval from the Arden Hills City Council. He supported the JDA reviewing this information as a baseline. Commissioner Reinhardt agreed this would be valuable information. Director Perrault explained the zoning master plan was approved, which lays out density and guiding for different parcels. He stated this background information could be provided to the JDA at a future meeting. Commissioner Reinhardt supported this information being presented to the JDA. Director Collins recommended the City provide a regulatory walk through for the JDA at the June 5 meeting. Director Perrault suggested he present this information to the JDA Advisory Committee and that they make a recommendation on when this information should be brought to the JDA. Commissioner Frethem stated she supported the JDA receiving a regulatory overview as well. She reported in order to move from goals to a term sheet, the JDA would have to think in terms of goals. She understood the financial aspects of this project would have to be taken into consideration. She suggested this discussion be moved up from October. She noted the County is not in the same place that it was in 2019. Commissioner Monson asked if there was a draft term sheet for the JDA to review. She believed this would be a good foundation for the JDA to consider when moving through its goals, values and mission. Chair Wicklund questioned when the JDA should address the terms sheet and financials. Director Collins discussed how the term sheet would put goals in place and inquired if the JDA wanted to address things like density without having community engagement first.