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<br />Commissioner Reinhardt explained she spoke with the Department of Health to learn if there <br />were health or pollution concerns. She spoke to the JDA further about the health concerns from <br />a superfund site, noting there were no major concerns at this time. She commented further on <br />the three different types of geothermal systems that were allowed in Minnesota. She <br />understood there would be a lot of hurtles for geothermal, but she appreciated the fact the <br />Energy Advisory Committee had more information. <br /> <br />Commissioner Frethem asked if Xcel Energy would be part of the advisory committee going <br />forward. <br /> <br />Commissioner Monson reported Xcel Energy would have a representative attending meetings <br />going forward. <br /> <br />Chair Wicklund questioned if the Energy Advisory Committee meetings should be added to the <br />road map. <br /> <br />Commissioner Monson stated in theory these meetings should be added to the road map, but <br />noted the group does not have a standing meeting date. Rather the group meets as needed. <br /> <br />Chair Wicklund commented at this time, the Energy Advisory Committee meetings will not be <br />added to the road map. He inquired if there was any reason for the JDA to meet with the <br />energy consultants. <br /> <br />Commissioner Monson stated the project kickoff would be held later this week and a summary <br />of this meeting could be provided to the JDA in March. <br /> <br />Commissioner Frethem suggested the consultants be invited to a meeting later this year in <br />order to allow the public to engage on this topic. <br /> <br />Administrative Director’s Report <br /> <br />Ms. Mitchell reported she had no further update for the JDA. <br /> <br />Development Director’s Report <br /> <br />Director Perrault explained the JDA requested an increase in the density allowed at the Rice <br />Creek Commons site, which required City approval. The City approval consisted of a <br />comprehensive plan amendment and TRC amendment. He reported the Council considered this <br />in January and was approved. He stated the Met Council has yet to review and approve this <br />matter. He indicated the City Council requested a conversation with commercial developers to <br />discuss the commercial zoning on the west side of the spine road at the Rice Creek Commons <br />site. This discussion will be held during a special City Council work session meeting on Monday,