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Commissioner Monson stated she wanted to be assured that the TRC and other documents would support this vision for the Town Center area. Commissioner Fabel questioned if the TRC gave much definition for the spine road. Director Perrault stated this would not be found in the TRC, but would be within the preliminary design report for infrastructure which was drafted by Kimley Horn. b. Adopt Energy Advisory Committee Resolution Director Collins stated the Joint Development Authority discussed at the May 1, 2023, Special JDA Work Session the creation of an Energy Advisory Committee to explore and research green energy options for the Rice Creek Commons site to then bring back to the JDA Board. The JDA attorney drafted the Resolution to create this committee. The Resolution establishes that one JDA representative each from the City and County will be committee members, with support from City and County staff. Committee members may invite others, such as subject matter experts, to join committee meetings as needed. Commissioner Reinhardt stated she believed this was an incredibly important thing for the JDA to do. She believed this was more than just a committee and noted she supported this initiative moving forward. Commissioner Fabel recommended the City and County keep in mind the Primer Tracer property may be up for sale in the future, which would be a wonderful space for a solar array. Commissioner Frethem stated she loved this idea and suggested Item 3 be amended to ensure this committee focus on green infrastructure and energy goals that should be put into the master development agreement. She was concerned that technology scenarios or scenarios for green infrastructure were not the role of the JDA. Commissioner Monson explained she supported the committee and the amendment to Item 3 as proposed by Commissioner Frethem. She believed this committee would assist the JDA with pursuing energy funding for this project. Motion by Commissioner Frethem seconded by Commissioner Fabel to adopt Resolution 2023- 02, approving the Creation of the Energy Advisory Committee to the Joint Development Authority as amended. Motion carried. c. Approve JDA Communications Plan Director Collins stated Goff Public drafted the JDA Communications Plan based on the presentation and discussion at the May 1, 2023, Special JDA Work Session. It outlines at a high level the roles and responsibilities of Goff, the County, the City, and other relevant parties regarding communications about JDA activities.