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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1985 PAGE 3 asked if enforcement of the rules would continue as in the past and Mr. Rutzik assured it would. Following the discussion, Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the license be granted with the condition that the area where beer is sold will be separate from the game area. Motion carried unanimously. 1 David Kroona, owner of Falcon Heights Amoco, presented an application for an Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License for his place of business, and explained he would like to add that item to his convenience store located at the station. Following a short discussion, Councilmember Hard moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the license be issued. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Councilmembers Baldwin, Hard and Ciernia, and the following voted against the same: Mayor Eggert, who was opposed selling beer and gas at the same site. Motion carried. Jack Klepp, representing the University of Minnesota Retirees Housing Corporation, presented that group's application for tax increment financing. He explained that their first marketing of the condominiums was very success- full, and they have 106 reservations for the 100 units. OFF-SALE NON INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE ISSUED TO FALCON HEIGHTS AMOCO Engineer Schunicht explained the options and costs of utilities which could U OF MN be installed with tax increment funds which was then discussed by Council, RETIREES together with the length of the bond term, proper use of the funds, and APPLICATION the need for easements from the University of Minnesota. Attorney Van de North FOR TIF stated that Council should only accept the application and this. time to set the APPROVED tax increment financing procedure in motion, and no further action should be taken until the development agreement is in place. Councilmember Hard expressed concern over evacuation of the proposed building incase of fire since all handicapped persons will not be on the first floor. Gertrude Estros explained that only one handicapped person has applied. Councilmember Hard felt that balconies should be provided in order that persons could escape smoke in case of fire and Mrs. Esteros replied that each unit will have a balcony. Councilmember Baldwin was of the opinion that limiting handicapped to the first floor could be a human rights violation. Frank Kubichek, a rep- resentative of the Retirees, explained that he and Mr. Klepp have been involved in construction of other senior housing and these suggestions are not standards for buildings of this type. He did not regard this as a real issue and assured that they will be working with the Fire Chief and Fire Marshal on the project. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that Council accept as complete the application presented by 1666 Coffman, and that it is the opinion of the Council that this is a positive use for public tax increment financing funds based on the information submitted to date, and subject to review by the staff and at an appropriate public hearing. The motion also directs the legal staff to negotiate a preliminary development agreement with 1666 Coffman, and assuming that such agreement can be negotiated between now and the next City Council meeting, an item be placed on that agenda to set a public hearing for this tax increment financing district. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Eggert, Councilmembers Baldwin, and Ciernia, and the following voted against the same: None. Councilmember Hard abstained. Motion carried. Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that after TRANSFER OF i all bills have been paid for the Municipal Liquor Store, any remaining funds LIQUOR FUNDS be transferred to the general fund. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVED