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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-17-17 JDAJoint Development Authority Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Arden Hills City Council Chambers Minli nc 5:30 pm Present: Joint Development Authority: Chair Jonathan Wicklund, Commissioner Blake Huffman, Commissioner Dave McClung, Commissioner David Grant, Commissioner Rafael Ortega Also present: Bill Joynes, (Arden Hills); Josh Olson, (Ramsey County); Heather Worthington, (Ramsey County); Jenny Bolton (Kennedy & Graven); Bruce Kimmel (Ehlers) Roll call taken. Approval of Agenda Motion by Commissioner Huffman seconded by Commissioner McClung to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes None Public Inquiries/Informational None Consent Agenda None Old Business None Public Hearin None New Business 2017-18 Budget Josh Olson, Ramsey County, reviewed the 2017-18 budget with the JDA. Commissioner Grant asked if the Communications Budget would increase in 2018. Mr. Olson reported in 2017 Communications were managed by Ramsey County. He stated in 2018 Commissioner Grant asked if the Communications Budget would increase in 2018. Mr. Olson reported in 2017 Communications were managed by Ramsey County. He stated in 2018 Communications would need to be a part of the budget but not all costs were known at this time. He explained staff would report back to the JDA after costs were more clear. Commissioner Grant questioned if the City should be sending its bills for communication to the JDA. Mr. Olson discussed the different communication needs regarding TCAAP. Chair Wicklund understood Zipko was hired on behalf of the City and was not working for the JDA. Commissioner Grant inquired why the budget was not brought to the JDA prior to May 15t as stated within the bylaws. Mr. Olson stated this was his intention, however, there were schedule changes and meetings were canceled. Commissioner Huffman asked where Alatus' communications fell in the budget. Mr. Olson indicated their expenses were outside the JDA budget. Motion by Commissioner McClung seconded by Commissioner Grant to approve the 2017-18 Budget as presented. Motion carried. Master Development Agreement Update Administrative Director Worthington provided the JDA with an update on the Master Development Agreement. She explained the County was making progress and requested the JDA offer their approval of an amendment to the Preliminary Development Agreement. This would then enable the County to proceed with final design for the site and a construction plan for 2018. She stated the intent of the amendment was for the County and City to move together on this project. She reported the amendment shows significant progress has been made. Commissioner Grant asked if the County would be bringing forward a framework document for the MDA. Administrative Director Worthington explained she had brought forward an amendment to the preliminary development agreement, which was an interim step between this and the framework document. Commissioner McClung questioned what the County's confidence was that the JDA would receive a framework document in June. Administrative Director Worthington believed a June timeframe would be reasonable. Commissioner McClung requested the framework clearly define the gaps and timeframes for the TCAAP project. Amendment to the Preliminary Development Agreement Administrative Director Worthington described an amendment to the Preliminary Development Agreement in detail with the JDA. Commissioner Grant requested further information from staff on Attachment 2. Administrative Director Worthington commented on the document noting the responsibilities of the master developer and the County with respect to grading and infrastructure construction for the site. She noted the project had been broken into two bidding projects, east and west. Chair Wicklund asked how the City would be made aware of the infrastructure costs. Administrative Director Worthington reported she began working with City staff several years ago on the spine road construction. She explained she has had numerous conversations with City staff regarding this topic and was fairly well defined within the preliminary design report. She stated she would continue to include the City as plans progressed. Motion by Commissioner Grant seconded by Commissioner Huffman to approve the proposed amendment as presented. Motion carried. Communications Mr. Olson noted communications received regarding TCAAP with the JDA. Development Director's Report None Administrative Director's Report Beth Engum, Ramsey County presented the JDA with a verbal report on TCAAP infrastructure and the County Road H project. It was noted the County Road H project would be completed in August 2017. Commissioner Grant commented on the pedestrian bridge and questioned when this would be completed. Ms. Engum reported the pedestrian bridge would be completed by the second week of June. Ms. Engum provided further comment on the County Road H/Old Highway 8 project. She noted the thumb road, would be an extension of Old Highway 8. Commissioner Huffman questioned the timeline for this project. Ms. Engum stated bids would be opened later this week, construction would begin in June, and the project would be completed by the end of November. Commissioner McClung asked if this project would be continued into 2018 for assorted items. Ms. Engum anticipated the project would be substantially complete by November and several items would be completed in 2018. Further discussion ensued regarding a landscaping project being completed by the County. Commissioner Updates Commissioner Grant asked if the ownership of the entire 427 acres on TCAAP was with the County. Administrative Director Worthington stated the County took possession of all but 30 acres of the property in 2012. The remaining 30 acres were under lease by the Army to the County during cleaning. She reported the County was supposed to close with the Army on this land in July of 2016. This closing was delayed by the EPA and Army. This delay was not foreseen. She indicated the land would be owned by the County and would be transferred to the Master Developer. Commissioner Grant appreciated the County working on this issue. He questioned if the SO acre parcel known as the Primer -Tracer property was owned by the County. Administrative Director Worthington reported the Primer -Tracer property was not owned by the County. She explained the County was exploring the transfer of this 60 acre parcel to the County for a solar farm. She commented on a separate 90 acre parcel that would be used as a wildlife corridor/park space. Commissioner Grant requested staff provide the JDA with additional information on the solar farm and wildlife corridor trails being planned for TCAAP. Commissioner McClung asked if the two parcels being discussed as the wildlife corridor were Parcels B and C. Administrative Director Worthington reported this was the case. Future Meeting Schedule The next meeting will be Monday, June 5, 2017, at Arden Hills City Hall. Meeting adjourned at 6:29 pm. Approved __ 611"tllv" Jonathan Wicklund, Chair Date