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Joint Development Authority Work Session <br />Monday, February 2, 2026 <br />Arden Hills City Council Chambers <br />Minutes <br />5:30 pm <br />Roll Call <br />Joint Development Authority: Chair Jon Wicklund, Commissioner Tara Jebens-Singh, <br />Commissioner Kurt Weber, Commissioner Kelly Miller, Commissioner Tena Monson <br />Also present: Jessica Jagoe (Arden Hills); Ella Mitchell (Ramsey County), Rachel Tierney <br />(Kennedy & Graven), John Mazzitello (Ramsey County), Eric Fosmo (Kimley Horn) <br />Roll call taken. <br />Public Input <br />None. <br />New Business <br />a. Discuss Infrastructure Update <br />Eric Fosmo, Kimley Horn, stated at the October 2025 JDA work session, staff presented an <br />infrastructure project update, outlining the overall scope, progress, and key design <br />considerations. During that presentation and work session discussion, JDA members raised <br />several questions and provided feedback that identified areas requiring additional analysis and <br />follow-up by both staff and the project design team. <br />Mr. Fosmo reported since that time, staff and the design team have reviewed the comments <br />received, evaluated potential options, and refined elements of the project in response to the <br />JDA’s discussion. Staff provided an updated presentation on the infrastructure project, <br />beginning with a PowerPoint presentation summarizing project status, and outstanding <br />considerations. As part of this update, staff returned to two specific topics that generated <br />significant discussion in October: lighting and trail design. These items were brought back to the <br />JDA for further discussion and direction to ensure alignment with project goals, the TRC, and <br />the overall design intent. <br />Mr. Fosmo explained in addition to the presentation, a technical memorandum was provided <br />for JDA review. The technical memorandum discusses both the lighting and trail design <br />elements as outlined in the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) and provides supporting detail <br />related to the proposed infrastructure improvements. He reviewed a typical roadway section <br />with utilities and commented on where district energy could be located. He noted the City’s