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the event. She stated based upon the agenda she believed the JDA minds were already made up, long before involving the public. She feared that Councilmembers Monson and Fabel were not holding up to their transparency promises. She noted decisions were being made and the public was not involved. She requested that a list be created of any and all resident recommendations that have been included in JDA plans. She stated she was requesting this information because it appears the only recommendations the JDA has considered have come from Tom Fabel and Tena Monson. Emily Carr, 4265 Norma Avenue, stated she supported the increased housing density proposal. She indicated she was not scared by the increased density and traffic, or how this project will impact the schools. She noted she has spoken to a lot of her neighbors and they supported this proposal as well. Susan Johnson, 1220 Karth Lake Drive, commended this group because TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons was the City's future. She stated when Patty Wetterling ran for Senate, her platform was if it was good for our children, it was good for us. She discussed how affordable housing was the best thing the community could do for its children. She believed it was a moral imperative, noting she fully supported the increased density. She indicated the problems people had with increased taxes would be minor when compared to the positive impact the new affordable housing could have on children. She supported the JDA moving this project forward. Esther Dant, 3511 Ridgewood Road, commented on how loneliness and depression were filling the lives of this City, country and world. She believed the JDA had an amazing opportunity to address this through the proposed project. Khan Winn, 1304 Amal Road, stated she supported an increased level of affordable housing within this project. She urged the JDA to consider how to be good citizens and good neighbors. She indicated she came as a refugee from Vietnam and people helped her. She wanted to see continued goodwill in this community. Consent Agenda None. Old Business None. Public Hearings None. 16