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Joint Development Authority Work Session Monday, May 1, 2023 Arden Hills City Council Chambers Minutes 5:30 pm Present: Joint Development Authority: Chair Jon Wicklund, Commissioner Nicole Frethem, Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt, Commissioner Tom Fabel, Commissioner Tena Monson Also present: Dave Perrault (Arden Hills); Jessica Jagoe (Arden Hills); Kari Collins (Ramsey County), Rachel Tierney (Kennedy & Graven) Roll call taken. Commissioner Reinhardt asked if the JDA would be holding a Special meeting after the work session meeting. She expressed concern with the fact items would be delayed another 30 days if action was not taken. Chair Wicklund reported staff would be directed to bring items back to the June 5 JDA meeting. Commissioner Fabel stated he was concerned about the timeline as well, but noted it appears there was nothing being discussed that would require formal action. Director Collins explained staff would be bringing a draft Resolution for the JDA to consider in June regarding the Energy Committee. Public Input Donna Weiman, 1406 Arden View Drive, stated she was pleased the JDA would be discussing its communication plan. She encouraged the JDA to include Arden Hills residents in discussions regarding density, TIF financing, the coverage of deeply affordable units and other key factors. She asked that the JDA listen to residents now, rather than coming back later with plans and scenarios for them to consider. Lyle Salmela, 1480 Arden Vista Court, commented on ideas he had regarding the energy task force. He suggested the group’s main focus be to work with Xcel Energy to implement the microgrid based resiliency program that has been approved by the PUC. He recommended subcommittees focus on legal and regulatory, and another group work on education or communication. He provided further information on the benefits of a microgrid and discussed the ERIF. Commissioner Fabel thanked Mr. Salmela for speaking with him this past weekend.