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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-03-14Joint Development Authority Monday, November 3, 2014 Arden Hills City Council Chambers Minutes 5:00 pm Present: Joint Development Authority: Chair David Sand, Commissioner Blake Huffman, Commissioner Brenda Holden, Commissioner David Grant, Commissioner Rafael Ortega Also present: Patrick Klaers, Jill Hutmacher, (Arden Hills); Heather Worthington, (Ramsey County) Roll call taken. Approval of agenda. Motion by Commissioner Holden seconded by Commissioner Ortega to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. Approval of October 6, 2014 minutes. Motion by Commissioner Ortega seconded by Commissioner Holden to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried. Public Inquiries/Informational None Consent Agenda None Old Business None Public Hearing None New Business TCAAP Energy Integration Resiliency Framework: Policy White Paper Review Greg Mack introduced himself to the JDA and explained he was working with Ramsey County as a project liaison with the TCAAP Energy Resiliency Advisory Board. The members of the Energy Resiliency Advisory Board (ERAB) introduced themselves to the JDA. Lyle Salema, Chair of the ERAB, thanked the JDA for appointing him Chair. He reported the ERAB had taken on a large task when asked to consider how to design the TCAAP site in a sustainable manner. Various energy savings methods were discussed. He commented that Xcel Energy was pushing solar and geothermal energy use. Michael Ahern, Evergreen Energy, introduced his associates and company to the JDA. He then provided the group with a PowerPoint presentation. It was his hope that TCAAP would become a national model with its energy use, efficiency and infrastructure were considered. Models of energy consumption were reviewed. It was estimated that 90% of the energy consumption would be non-residential. Energy system options were discussed in detail along with potential methods to incentivize future developers. He reported his team would continue to work on a cost benefit analysis and would report back to the JDA in mid-March. Discussion ensued regarding energy use and infrastructure design for TCAAP. Commissioner Holden fully supported the efforts of the ERAB and the consultants. She appreciated the presentation and looked forward to their Phase II presentation in March. Chair Sand questioned what the next step was for the JDA. Administrative Director Worthington recommended the JDA approve the guiding principles and mission statement for the ERAB as this would provide the group with clear direction on how to move forward. Motion by Commissioner Huffman seconded by Commissioner Holden to approve the guiding principles and mission statement for the Energy Resiliency Advisory Board, directing the group to proceed with Phase II. Motion carried. Informational Item - Bus Rapid Transit: A Line Extension Administrative Director Worthington reported that she and Development Director Hutmacher both served on an advisory committee for the A Line. It was noted the group would be discussing connectivity to the TCAAP site. Development Director's Report Development Director Hutmacher reviewed her report and the City Council's upcoming meeting schedule with the JDA. Administrative Director's Report Administrative Director Worthington presented the October activity report. She recommended the JDA cancel its December meeting as it would conflict with the County's Truth in Taxation meeting. She suggested the group hold a work session meeting with staff in mid-December. Commissioner Updates Chair Sand discussed the design meeting he attended on October 31, 2014. Future Meeting Schedule The next meeting is to be determined. Meeting adjourned at 5:57 pm. i Approved David B. Sand, Chair Date