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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 23, 1998 <br /> ^. funds if the City can loosely demonstrate the City has absorbed costs for administrative <br /> costs. <br /> It was the consensus of Council not to increase the tax capacity rate. <br /> Auditor Services - Dave asked if the Council would like him to continue with RFP's for <br /> auditing services. He stated negotiations with the current auditor are not going well. <br /> It was the consensus of Council for the City to initiate a letter of termination to Tautges. <br /> Dave indicated he will consult with the experts regarding the date of termination. <br /> LAKES SHOPPING CENTER PROPOSAL,BRIAN WESSEL <br /> Brian went over the Lakes Shopping Center proposal. He stated staff will be asking for <br /> approval of the preparation of a Redevelopment Project Plan at the EDA meeting <br /> Monday, September 28, 1998. If approved, staff will be asking for Council approval for <br /> a public hearing regarding the project on October 26, 1998. Phase I will generate <br /> $70,000 in net tax revenues over the next ten years. The issue is whether or not Council <br /> feels it is a good idea to kick start the process with an incentive program. The incentive <br /> program will not begin until the McDonalds store and Amoco store are in place. The <br /> project will be 5-10 years away without an incentive program. If the City is in <br /> partnership with the developer the City is in a position to demand control over land uses <br /> and specific architectural standards. <br /> Jerry stated that if the City enters into a partnership with the developer if could be <br /> classified as a local effort TIF project which provides maximum flexibility of the funds. <br /> The project would have to be budgeted every year. Levy limitations could have a <br /> negative impact. Chris noted the City can not raise the tax rate for taxpayers and then <br /> give handouts for development. John stated that if the project is approved, it is an <br /> argument to the terms of the HACA penalty. A case could be made for the off set of <br /> some penalties based on effect that the Shopping Center proposal benefits the School <br /> District at the expense of the City. Brian indicated the developer has not stated they will <br /> not proceed without the incentive from the City. There is always a negotiation on terms. <br /> The developer may wait and let the project develop naturally. The infrastructure will be <br /> needed anyway. <br /> This item will be on the regular City Council agenda Monday, September 28, 1998. <br /> DISCUSSION OF CIRCLE PINES GAS FRANCHISE,JIM KEINATH, CIRCLE <br /> PINES CITY ADMINISTRATOR <br /> Mr. Jim Keinath stated the City receives a$40,000 annual franchise fee from the Circle <br /> Pines Gas Utility. Circle Pines Utilities is the only company that is paying a franchise <br /> n fee. Mr. Vern Reinert stated he has conducted a year long study regarding this issue. The <br /> City has copies of all documents. He stated Minnegasco and NSP were willing to look at <br /> 3 <br />