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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 10, 2016 McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2016-8-131 APPROVAL TO TABLEACTION ON THE SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY UNTIL AFTER REVIEWED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Montour. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. PROPOSAL FOR The City Administrator explained that in 2012, the City had Ehlers review UPDATING THE the City's outstanding Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts to ensure TIF DISTRICT the City could maximize the use of TIF proceeds as districts neared the STATUS REPORT end of their life or generated more than planned increments. He stated this report has been very useful as the City contemplates various actions over the last few years. He stated that TIF District 2-1 is nearing the end of its life at the end of 2017, and it is a pre -1990 district where 100 percent of the remaining balances can be used on TIF eligible expenses. He explained that this district provides an opportunity to accomplish some special projects like housing rehabilitation, more street work or land acquisitions, or the proceeds can be returned to other taxing jurisdictions. He stated that having complete information about the TIF districts seems critical to upcoming budget discussions, and 2012 was the only time the City has done a full review. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2016-8-132 APPROVAL TO HIRE EHLERS FOR A COST OF $7,500 TO PROVIDE UPDATES TO THE CITY'S TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) MANAGEMENT PLAN, AS PRESENTED BY THE CITYADMINISTRA TOR. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Fischer. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. ELI BALLFIELD The City Administrator stated that the City's 2016 budget included TRAIL $28,000 for the improvement of the trail that runs around the four ball IMPROVEMENTS fields behind Little Canada Elementary School on Eli Road. He explained that this trail is five feet wide and 1,300 feet long, and the improvements are required to be done before school starts. He stated that the City Engineer received two quotes for the work: TA Schifsky & Sons quoted $13,925.00 and Buck Blacktop quoted $20,800. The City Administrator stated that Staff recommends awarding the Eli ballfield trail improvement