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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 28, 2018 which do not increase the taxable market value. He noted that the upgrades will increase the property value by $1,500,000 - $2,000,000 million. He explained that there are two resolutions for the Council to act on tonight; one establishes the Economic Development TIF District and the other is authorizing an interfund loan to cover any expenses incurred by the city prior to be reimbursed. Doris Williams, 377 Allen Avenue, stated she lives in a home that backs up to this property, and asked how the business will handle the noise that will be going on 24 hours a day. Keis stated that City Staff and the Council have reviewed how much truck traffic will be occurring on the site and communicated their concerns to Bix. The City Administrator noted that another Pitrina Park resident communicated these same concerns to staff. Reed Watson, representative from Bix Produce, stated they are looking forward to this opportunity to move in to Little Canada. He explained that the trucks come in, back up to the loading docks to get loaded, and then leave early in the morning. He noted that they try to be respectfiil to the neighbors. Keis stated that it sounds like a large number of trucks but when it is spread out over the course of several hours, it is maybe about five an hour. Fischer stated that people should not hear much of the actual truck traffic, but the Council's main concern was the back-up beepers. He reported that he spent time at Bix's St. Paul site late at night for 30 minutes and did not hear any beeping, although he knows that the trucks do have them. Mr. Watson said the beeping is only for a very short period of time. Torkelson stated he also spent time at the St. Paul site very late at night on two different occasions, and did not hear anything. He noted he is still concerned though. Montour pointed out that Bix could purchase the property and move in without City approval since it is already zoned correctly for this type of use. He stated that the Council is hoping that by providing a little assistance to Bix, they can have a good partnership with Bix. Keis stated the City has been working with Bix over the last several months and have been very cooperative. Torkelson clarified that the resolution tonight is just creating the district and not guaranteeing that the City will provide the funding until the development agreement is agreed on and approved. Fischer clarified that they will only receive the assistance from the City if the taxable property value increases enough. Upon motion by Fischer, seconded by Montour, the public hearing was closed. G!