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Chair Wicklund requested staff summarize how media requests will be managed by the JDA. <br />Director Collins stated a spokesperson would not be elected but rather that the JDA would have <br />a media contact (Sara Swenson) for proactive press releases in order to provide a coordinated <br />message from the JDA. She recommended JDA members let phone calls go to voicemail and <br />that emails be forwarded onto Ms. Swenson in order to allow her to respond on behalf of the <br />JDA in a unified manner. <br /> <br />Commissioner Frethem asked if there could be a social media or newsletter presence for the <br />JDA. Ms. Swenson reported a GovDelivery system could be created for residents interested in <br />receiving information on this project. <br /> <br />Chair Wicklund supported the JDA having a distribution list created. <br /> <br />Director Perrault stated the communication plan would be considered by the JDA in June. He <br />asked if the JDA was comfortable with the JDA Advisory Committee being the reviewing body <br />for communications, until the communications plan is formalized. <br /> <br />Commissioner Monson explained she was fine with the JDA Advisory Committee vetting the <br />proposals for now, but suggested there also be flexibility considered. Director Collins suggested <br />once the solicitations close, that staff make a recommendation to a selection or advisory <br />committee. <br /> <br />Chair Wicklund indicated he would like to be informed if any communications were sent out. He <br />thanked Ms. Swenson for her time. <br /> <br />Energy Advisory Committee <br /> <br />Director Collins reported City and County staff are working on putting together an Energy <br />Advisory Committee. They are proposing the Committee get together to start working on items, <br />which will be brought back to the JDA for approval and formal recognition/establishment of the <br />Committee. <br /> <br />Director Perrault explained he would like the JDA to identify key players for this committee in <br />order to allow them to talk about the charge, scope and mission for this subcommittee. <br /> <br />Chair Wicklund suggested the JDA begin with addressing the scope of the committee. <br /> <br />Commissioner Monson stated the County had an MOU with Xcel in the past. She requested <br />further information regarding this matter. <br /> <br />Commissioner Frethem stated the MOU was no longer in place. She explained the specific <br />charge would be to recommend MOU terms with Xcel for the JDA Advisory Committee to <br />approve. She questioned if this MOU should be between the JDA and Xcel or Xcel and the <br />County. Director Collins stated she would speak with the attorney regarding this matter.