HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02-26 SJDASpecial Joint Development Authority
Monday, February 2, 2026
Arden Hills City Council Chambers
Minutes
7:15 p.m.
Roll Call
Joint Development Authority: Chair Jon Wicklund, Commissioner Tara Jebens-Singh,
Commissioner Kurt Weber, Commissioner Kelly Miller, Commissioner Tena Monson
Also present: Jessica Jagoe (Arden Hills); Ella Mitchell (Ramsey County), Rachel Tierney
(Kennedy & Graven)
Roll call taken.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Miller seconded by Commissioner Weber to approve the agenda as
presented. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Weber seconded by Commissioner Jebens-Singh to approve the
December 1, 2025 JDA Worksession, December 1, 2025 JDA, and December 22, 2025 Special
Closed JDA meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried.
Public Input
Rich Strauman, 4380 Arden View Court, commented he appreciated the discussion the JDA had
on trails and lighting within the TCAAP redevelopment project. He explained the residents of
Arden Hills were excited about getting a trail on the west side of Snelling Avenue because they
cannot get out of their community without driving. He questioned why the TRC recommended
12-foot trails. He suggested a 10-foot trail be pursued. He recommended the JDA further
consider the side roads within the development. He asked that the roads within the
development be well maintained and that the trails be properly cleared in the winter and well-
lit for safety purposes.
Consent Agenda
None.
Old Business
None.
Public Hearings
None.
New Business
a. Elect Chair and Vice Chair
Director Mitchell requested the JDA elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2026.
Motion by Commissioner Monson seconded by Commissioner Miller to elect John Wicklund
Chair of the JDA for 2026. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Monson seconded by Commissioner Miller to elect Tara Jebens-Singh
Vice Chair of the JDA for 2026. Motion carried.
b. Review Road Map
Director Mitchell reviewed the Road Map with the JDA. She explained she was working with
Goff on the JDA annual report and noted this would be done prior to the February 15 deadline.
She indicated staff could work on an infrastructure webinar as previously discussed for March
of 2026.
Commissioner Jebens-Singh requested staff take into consideration the comments that were
made regarding trails and lighting and that these topics be written into the road map. She also
suggested the infrastructure webinar be moved to allow time for these questions to be
resolved.
Chair Wicklund recommended on May 4 the hybrid model report be presented to the JDA.
Chair Wicklund asked when the JDA would meet in September. Director Mitchell explained the
tentative meeting date was Tuesday, September 8.
Administrative Director’s Report
Director Mitchell stated sustainability work was ongoing and noted the staff was working on
precertification and certification items. She noted locations for the potential geothermal well
were also being considered at this time. She indicated staff has no new information on the Xcel
Energy pilot program, except that Xcel has brought a consultant on board.
Development Director’s Report
Director Jagoe explained she had no updates for the JDA.
Commissioner Updates
None.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 7:32 pm.
Approved _____________________________________ _______________________
Jon Wicklund, Chair Date
March 10, 2026