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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 26, 2007 Blesener noted that TIF does not capture existing property taxes, but only the new taxes generated by redevelopment. The Administrator agreed, and noted that the goal is to use the new taxes that would not be created but for the redevelopment project, to offset City costs such as infrastructure costs. BOSS ROAD The City Administrator reviewed the City );ngineer's report dated TIMING March 22, 2007 relative to timing issues for the Boss Road improvement ISSUES project. Given the watermain location within the Boss Road right-of--way and separation requirements between watermain and sanitary sewer lines, it is necessary to remove several large trees. In discussing this with the Boss's as well as the neighbor to the north, Diane Hanson, Mrs. Hanson is agreeable to granting an easement to realign the sewer to save as many trees as possible. The Administrator noted that tree removal will still be necessary, but would be delayed until after September 1, 2007 to reduce the threat of spreading or infesting the area with oak wilt. The Administrator also indicated that Mr. Boss would like to take the trees down to save some costs. The Administrator indicated that tree removal work could be eliminated from the contract, subject to Mr. Boss signing a waiver releasing the City of all liability in case of an accident. The Administrator indicated that Mr. Boss would like to start construction on his new home prior to September 152. The Administrator recommended that after the assessment hearing for the Boss Road improvement and entering into a development agreement with Mr. Boss, the City could allow construction on the house to begin before the road improvement is completed. A certificate of occupancy would not be issued until the first Lift of asphalt is on the street. The Council concurred with that recommendation. OASIS The City Administrator reported that he has not been able to finalize PROPERTY the details of the Oasis property acquisition in light of some difficulties that Oasis is having in getting the property released from their mortgage. The Administrator reported that he has offered Oasis his assistance in working with the mortgage company to obtain the release. Finalization of this property acquisition is crucial to the Viking Drive realignment and the McDonalds redevelopment. CITY CENTER The City Administrator reviewed his report dated March 22, 2007 14