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In discussions with Chris Schastok and Rachel Gradner from CBRE, they clarified that the request for assistance is only for new increment generated by the project and would exclude the current tax base. They also provided the following answers to the City Council questions: • Approx. 40-60 small delivery trucks backing up during this timeframe to be loaded • The majority of our employees drive to work; however, our most recent commuting study of our existing employee based indicated there were many who also carpooled together • Employee shift start times are below. They are scattered through the day / night showing that all people are not present at one time.  Office (54 people): 6-8am  Sanitation (17 people): 10pm  Day Warehouse (15 people): 6am  Night Warehouse (40 people): 5-7pm  Day Processing (80 people): 6-8am  Night Processing (58 people): 5-6pm  Maintenance (7 people): spread through day  QA (4 people): spread through day  There is ample parking at this facility to accommodate multiple shifts. How many employees typically utilize public transportation? • Less than 10% of employees typically utilize public transportation. If there were an advantageous and equitable solution for all parties involved this could be considered; however, at this time we see no reason to offer shuttle serviced based upon our understanding of needs of our current employees. • If needed, the business would be willing to work with the City of Little Canada to request expansion of Metro Transit bus routes. • BIX’s hourly rate starts well above the minimum wage in order to attract employees with the desired skills. These employees have significant earnings growth potential tied to both skill advancement and opportunities for promotions. BIX employees are offered paid time off, company match 401K program and benefits plans to choose from based on personal and family needs. Action Requested: No action can be taken at the City Council work session. If the City Council feels that all questions have been addressed, the following actions can be taken at the regular meeting: 1) At this time, CBRE is asking the City Council for a Resolution of support of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Job Creation Fund (JCF) incentive. (see attached) 2) The company is also requesting support of a transfer credits for Sewer Availability Charges (SAC). (see attached) 3) If the City Council is supportive of additional property tax incentives, Council can approve a motion to direct staff to work with CBRE and the business to begin the business subsidy application process.