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• FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -2- October 8, 2003 POLICY AGENDA: Mayor Gehrz said there were two items that needed to be added to the Policy Agenda for discussion purposes this evening: H5: Approval of Stipulation Settlement with Pizza Hut, and H6: Approval of Expenditure to Repair Related to Fire Truck 757, Aerial Apparatus. Resolution of Support for Sherman and Associates to Seek Funding from the State of Minnesota Tax Base Revitalization Account Administrator Worthington said that Sherman Associates is applying to the Metropolitan Council for funds to offset costs related to asbestos abatement and soil contamination on the SE Corner. This funding is available from the Department of Trade and Economic Development, and the project is eligible to make application because the City is a participant in the Livable Communities Act Housing Incentives Program through the Metropolitan Council. Earlier this year, Sherman Associates applied for funding from the State's tax base revitalization account for this project and came in second. • In response to a question from Council member Talbot, Administrator Worthington said that the State's tax base revitalization account encourages the redevelopment of environmentally problematical properties. The grant, if approved, will cover part of the cost. Council member Lindstrom asked about a paragraph within the resolution that states Sherman and Associates is applying for the funding on behalf of the City. Administrator Worthington said the City will be the "pass through". RESOLUTION 2003-19 Talbot moved adoption of Resolution 2003-19 authorizing Sherman Associates to submit an application to the State of Minnesota Tax Base Revitalization Account, on behalf of the City of Falcon Heights, for funds for aclean-up project within the City that meets the Tax Base Revitalization account's purpose/s and criteria. The motion was unanimously approved. Resolution Authorizing Staff to Request Financial Participation in the Curtiss Field Improvements from the Minnesota Department of Transportation Administrator Worthington said that portions of Snelling Ave. (State Highway 51) drain into the pond at Curtiss Field, making the Curtiss Field project eligible for the Municipal Agreement Funding Program. The MN DOT submittal package requires a Council resolution approving the request and committing to making the improvements, if awarded the funds. The City's consulting engineers, Howard R. Green, are preparing engineering documents that will be submitted as a part of the application. This project will begin in early 2004. 108339