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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 8, 2012 TIF District 6 -1 (2966 Arcade Area) was reviewed with the Administrator recommending that the district be expanded across LaBore Road to aid in the development/redevelopment of a number of parcels. He recommended that the LaBore Road access point for a development of the 2966 Arcade Area should be lined up with Gervais Woods. The Administrator recommended that the District be expanded to provide for a larger scale and future opportunities. He also indicated that from a TIF financial perspective, this district will /should stand on its own merits. Council agreed. The Administrator reviewed TIF District 3 -3 (Housing District) reported that this district's fund balance needs to be used on eligible housing activities. The Administrator indicated that the best choice would be an assisted living /hospice development. The Administrator indicated that he will need to clarify whether or not a hospice development would qualify, however. Council agreed. Boss asked if TIF dollars could be used for trail work. The Administrator was not sure, but pointed out that TIF dollars cannot be used for park work, so it was unlikely. The Administrator indicated that he would check into this. The Council was in agreement with the direction that was discussed. COUNTY B -2 The Public Works Superintendent reported that the at -grade railroad RAILROAD crossing on County Road B -2 east of Roseville Area Middle School has CROSSING deteriorated and needs to be replaced. The crossing was installed in 1996 AGREEMENT and was part of the first generation of concrete railroad crossings. These did not last as long as first thought, and given technology has improved, these crossings should now last 20 years. The crossing is owned by CP Rail and its policy is to split the cost of the crossing with the City, with the City also paying for traffic control and pavement restoration. Total estimated cost is $71,289, with the City's share at $35,644.50 plus the cost of traffic control and pavement restoration. These additional costs are estimated at $1,000. Mr. Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -2 -32 — AUTHORIZING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE COUNTY ROAD B -2 AT GRADE RAILROAD CROSSING AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT, AND APPROVING THE CITY'S SHARE OF THE COST NOT TO EXCEED $40,000 13