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COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 13, 1997 Member Bergeson asked if they are in fact petitioning against that portion of their assessment which applies to the homestead portion of their property, or to the entire assessment. Mr. Ahrens pointed out that the entire project area is Charter- exempt. The Tagg property includes commercial use, and that portion which is used for commercial purposes cannot be deferred from assessment. Council Member Kuether pointed out that Anoka County had designated 11 acres plus the Tagg home as homestead. There being no further questions from Council, Mayor Landers opened the public hearing on this matter at 7:54 P.M. Joel Tagg, 7504 Lake Drive, stated that the proposed assessment should be on 4.5 acres of commercial "upland ". The balance of his property is either homestead or wetlands. Mr. Tagg wishes to have the option to be assessed at such time as he would connect to the improvements. Mr. Ahrens suggested that for assessment value purposes the acreage numbers can be split according to Council's wishes absent further investigation by Staff. Kim Sullivan, 7132 Whippoorwill, asked about the difference between the transfer of TIF funds to the Town Center property in order to pay for infrastructure costs and assessment. Mr. Wessel explained that TIF dollars are designated for development projects, and that assessment is another source of funding for the Village project. He suggested that Mr. Beaty might be better able to explain in detail the intent and actual use of TIF in an upcoming presentation. Ken Skoglund, 7481 Lake Drive, asked how he could connect to the improvements installed to the easement fronting his property. He also requested clarification regarding deferral of assessment to his property. Mr. Ahrens explained that his commercial property assessment could be deferred until such time as he elects to connect to the utilities. Elise Tagg, 7504 Lake Drive, asked for a proposed time frame for resolution of this issue. Mr. Ahrens explained that time is of the essence, and that if this matter is not decided at this meeting it would be brought before Council again at the October 27, 1997 for action. Council Member Bergeson suggested that additional public input might be desirable; and that the Taggs have both the right to object to the assessment and to defer a portion of their property assessment until actual connection. Attorney Hawkins raised the issue of homestead vs. non - homestead within Charter parameters. Mr. Wessel pointed out that a special clause was implemented at the time of designating special economic development districts which exempts a resident living within his own home within those areas. Hearing no further public input, Council Member Kuether moved to table this matter until the October 27, 1997 Council meeting with Mr. Ahrens and Mr. Wessel bringing it before the next Council work session for further discussion and review. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Elise Tagg commented that the amount of assessment is not at issue; deferring the assessment is • the Tagg's ultimate goal. Consideration of Resolution No. 97 - 129 Adopting Assessment 12