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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING/PUBLIC HEARING <br />MARCH 10, 1982 <br />PAGE 5 <br /> <br />of even higher density. Hestressed that Council should realize before FRANK IRVING <br />approving a conceptual plan that concept plans have ways of slipping. (cont.) <br />Harold Nilsen, 1794 Tatum, a member of the Planning Commission, but HAROLD NILSEN <br />speaking as a private citizen explained that he has always been deeply 1794 TATUM <br />concerned with city affairs and with his background and knowledge of <br />the community would be derelict in his responsibility if he did not speak <br />up on the storm water so everyone could be fully informed. He explained' <br />that storm water surface drainage historical data had been distributed <br />to all parties and gave his comments on self-contained ponding and how <br />it can be accomplished. Mr. Nilsen commented on the problems caused <br />in the middle Tatum area due to run-off water from Falcon Woods and <br />the Hawkins/Hermes property and felt the ponding to be provided on the <br />site of the proposed development would be of assistance in alleviating <br />that problem. He also was of the opinion that it would make it possible <br />to reduce the "no build" area at the end of Lindig Street between Tatum <br />and Fairview and enable some additional development there. Mr. Nilsen <br />stated that as a Planning Commission member he had fought hard to maintain <br />the integrity of Falcon Woods and Tatum and that as a:resident of the <br />middle Tatum area he believed that the amenities that would be afforded <br />by the ponding of water on the development site was a right of those <br />residents. <br />Jim Colton, 1760 Tatum, stated he resides in the middle Tatum area JIM COLTON <br />and is getting tired of hauling mud out of his basement and has spent 1760 TATUM <br />a lot of money landscaping his yard in an attempt to ~o~ve the pr-oblem. ' <br />However, Mr. Colton said he would rather have flooding than. a high <br />density developmentacross the street from his home. <br />Mr. Colton questioned the idea of tax increment financing as none of <br />the taxes to be paid by property owners in the development would go <br />to the City for 10 years. He inquired as to who would pay for policing, <br />fire protection and street upkeep. <br />Fiscal Consultant Chenoweth responded to Mr. Gay's comments by stating <br />that if his numbers were used for the total tax the City would have a <br />bond issue of approximately $1,450,00.00 that could be funded and that <br />the numbers Mr. Chenoweth had used were based on numbers provided by <br />Clerk Administrator Barnes and the current mill rate. If the mill rate <br />increases, which is possible, the total would be more than indicated. <br />Mr. Chenoweth then responded to Mr. Colton's comments regarding costs of <br />policing, etc. He explained that when tax increment is taken on there <br />are 8 years that no funds would be received for that development. There <br />would still be taxes from the base land and it is a decision Council <br />must make. He stated that the tax increment concept does have rewarding <br />elements and whenever there are rewards something is given in return. <br />Harold Westin commented that not a thing mentioned by any person has <br />gone unanswered and that this is not Arden Hills or North Oaks, it <br />is a different situation and that it would be in an area which is the <br />site of City Hall, the Fire Station and 2 apartment buildings. He <br />felt it would be a great bonus to the community. Mr. Westin indicated <br />that he had offered to meet with the neighborhood residents but was not <br />invited to attend the meeting. <br />FISCAL <br />CONSULTANT <br />CHENOWETH <br />HAROLD WESTIN <br />