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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-06-17 JDAJoint Development Authority Monday, February 6, 2017 Arden Hills City Council Chambers Minutes 5:30 pm Present: Joint Development Authority: Chair Jonathan Wicklund, Commissioner Dave McClung, Commissioner David Grant, Commissioner Rafael Ortega Also present: Bill Joynes, (Arden Hills); Josh Olson, (Ramsey County) Roll call taken. Approval of Agenda Motion by Commissioner Ortega seconded by Commissioner Grant to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes None Election of 2017 Officers Motion by Commissioner Grant seconded by Commissioner Ortega to appoint Jonathan Wicklund Chair of the JDA for 2017. Motion carried. Chair Wicklund commented on the JDA bylaws. Mr. Olson stated the intent of the bylaws was to have the Vice Chair be a Commissioner from the County. Motion by Commissioner Grant seconded by Commissioner Ortega to appoint Blake Huffman Vice Chair of the JDA for 2017. Motion carried. Public Inquiries/Informational Lyle Salema, Chair of the Energy Board, discussed an email he sent to the JDA regarding energy. He commented on the worldwide changes that would affect energy use and energy grids. He reported solar and wind was now cheaper than coal or gas. Consent Agenda None Old Business None Public Hearing None New Business Master Developer Update Tom Shaver, Alatus, provided the JDA with an update from the Master Developer. He stated it was key to get the revised TRC approved in 2016. He reviewed the critical dates he was working with the City and County on to assist in executing the Master Development Agreement (MDA). He anticipated mass grading would begin later in 2017. It was noted the first phase of development would include an anchor grocer and residential housing. Commissioner Grant questioned if a road from County Road H to County Road I would be completed first. Mr. Shaver stated the County made the decision to connect these County roads in 2017. Commissioner Grant asked if the MDA completion was a requirement for the mass grading. Mr. Shaver explained this was not a requirement. Commissioner Grant inquired when the spine road would be installed. Mr. Shaver reported the spine road would be installed in 2018. Commissioner McClung questioned if the development would be completed in three total phases. Mr. Shaver believed the development would be completed more long term and not in three separate phases. 2017 Meeting Schedule Mr. Olson reviewed the 2017 meeting schedule with the JDA members. Chair Wicklund stated he would not be able to attend the March 22 and May 1 meetings. Commissioner Grant reported he would also not be able to attend the May 1 meeting. Commissioner Ortega indicated he would miss several meetings due to the fact he would be out of town for business. Motion by Commissioner Grant seconded by Commissioner McClung to approve the 2017 Meeting Schedule. Motion carried. Communications Mr. Olson provided the JDA with a communication update. Development Director Update Development Director Joynes explained the Council discussed the civic site at their worksession meeting last week and directed staff to create a task force. Administrative Director's Report Mr. Olson stated County Road H is open from west of Highway 10 to east of I -35W. Crews continue to work on the new off ramp from 1-35W northbound to CR H, which will be complete by fall 2017. Construction of the noise wall along 1-35W southbound between CR I and CR H2 has begun and is scheduled to be complete this spring. Mr. Olson reported the roundabout at CR [/Rice Creek Parkway and thumb road from CR I to CR H is on schedule to be built during the 2017 construction season. Construction plans are being reviewed by MnDOT in order to gain the necessary approvals to obtain contractor bids in March 2017. Improvements include removal of the on-ramp from CR I to 1-35W northbound. An open house will take place in April/May prior to beginning construction. Mr. Olson indicated the JDA's staff was be reviewing its insurance through the League of Minnesota Cities and would bring the item to the JDA at a future meeting. He provided further comment on the activity occurring on the Primer Tracer site. Commissioner Updates None Future Meeting Schedule The next meeting will be Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at Arden Hills City Hall. Meeting adjourned at 6:00 pm. Approved �� ` J. Jonathan Wicklund, Chair Date