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Commissioner Wicklund reported the consensus of the JDA was to have the JDA Advisory <br />Committee tasked with hold a consultation meeting with Alatus prior to April 4. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Monson, seconded by Commissioner Jebens-Singh to direct staff to <br />convene a meeting of the JDA Advisory Committee to consult with Alatus in accordance with <br />Section 4 of the Preliminary Development Agreement and provide a report at the next meeting <br />of the JDA Board of the JDA Advisory Committee’s recommendation as to the result of such <br />meeting with Alatus. Motion carried. <br /> <br />c. Discuss Community Engagement <br /> <br />Director Mitchell explained the JDA has discussed planning a community engagement event in <br />2025. Further discussion is needed to determine details such as timing, format, and content. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jebens-Singh stated when this was last brought up it was noted any community <br />engagement events should be meaningful. She recommended that a community engagement <br />event be pushed off for the time being. <br /> <br />Commissioner Monson agreed noting more information would be available after the JDA <br />Advisory Committee meets with Alatus. She commented on all of the progress that had been <br />made on this project, noting the JDA had just approved the first possible construction project <br />on this site. She believed there was a lot to talk about, but recommended the public be <br />informed in one clear shot, with the understanding a purchase agreement and development <br />agreement need to be in place. <br /> <br />Commissioner McGuire agreed with Commissioner Monson’s comments. She suggested the <br />community event be properly phrased because if the event was labeled an engagement event, <br />the public would be expecting to provide feedback. She indicated the event should perhaps be <br />an informational meeting. <br /> <br />Chair Wicklund supported staff placing an event being held in mid-August through mid-October <br />with the intent of providing educational information to the public. <br /> <br />d. Review Road Map <br /> <br />Director Mitchell reviewed the 2025 road map with the JDA. <br /> <br />Administrative Director’s Report <br /> <br />Director Mitchell stated on February 14, Kimley Horn submitted the 60% plans for the Spine <br />Road. She indicated the plans were still on schedule to be completed by the end of the year. <br />She explained on February 18, Ramsey County amended its transportation plan for 2026 to <br />include funding for the Spine Road. She reported the County submitted application with the