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money collected in a particular area must go back to that area. If development does not happen, the money is returned to the tax payers. The city has an account for each district and must account for all the receipts from taxes and all the expenses involved with each district. Mr. Tennesen asked if there would be special assessments in his area. It was explained that his property has already been assessed and there are no proposed additional assessments for any resident outside of the three (3) areas shown on the map. John Pitzel, 6715 Partridge Place - Mr. Pitzel asked why the EDAAB is pushing the change. Mr. Smith explained that the proposal was brought to the Charter Commission and the Commission was almost evenly split as to whether or not to support the change. The public meeting was called to gather public input regarding the proposed change. Mr. Smith noted that if the Charter is not changed, all of the plans developed by the EDAAB will be for nothing. The Charter petition requirements slow the approval process through the Planning and Zoning Board and the City Council to approximately 180 days. Any business considering locating in Lino Lakes will go on to the next neighboring city and get its approval and be well into construction before any approval could be give in Lino Lakes. A shorter time period is needed to become competitive for businesses that are looking to relocate and new businesses just starting. Mark Westling, 947 Lois Lane - Mr. Westling asked if it was possible to speed up the process without changing the Charter so that the three (3) areas would not have to come under the Chapter 429 process. This question was not answered. Gentleman (name inaudible) , Vicky Lane - Is the change for the specific three (3) areas and once they are 429 can other areas be changed to 429. Mr. Peskar said no, however it may be easier to add other areas at a later date. Mr. Smith explained that the proposal to change the three (3) specific areas would include the exact legal description of the areas. If there was a proposal to change another area to be subject to 429, that proposal would have to come to the Charter Commission for approval. Raymond Stadum, 663 Andall Street - Mr. Stadum asked if the opinion on the Charter Commission is split on this matter, why has someone not expressed an opposing opinion. Mike Wells, 7200 Snow Owl Lane - Mr. Wells asked what the disagreement is? Ina Liljedahl, 726 Vicky Lane - Ms. Liljedahl said it could be a problem for everyone if the Charter Commission takes away the right PAGE 5