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COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 7, 1993 Mr. Schumacher presented a map showing two (2) important economic development areas of the City (Highway #49/Lake Drive and I35W Lake Drive). The Economic Development Committee is proposing that the Charter Commission adopt a revision to the Charter exempting these two (2) areas from the assessment policy outlined in the City Charter and adopting State Statute 429 for the two (2) areas. There has been mixed reaction to the proposal with some Charter Commission members suggesting that all economic development areas of the City should be given the same consideration. Mr. Schumacher noted that two (2) attorneys attended the last Charter Commission meeting and both agreed that the Lino Lakes Charter contains restrictions to economic development and somewhere in the future there will be a real problem for economic development in Lino Lakes. However, there is a real strong division within the Charter Commission membership on this matter. Mr. Schumacher felt the emphasis on these meetings should be directed to improve the Charter to better benefit the City. A subcommittee was appointed at the last Charter Commission meeting to draft a letter directed to the entire community asking the residents what they felt was the best direction to take. Responses will be tabulated and discussed. Mr. Schumacher told the Charter Commission that presently the City Council is looking at this City being highly taxed. He noted that the City cannot be developed on residential taxes. However, some Charter members are not willing to adjust the Charter because rights of some residents may be affected. Mr. Schumacher also noted that some Charter Commission members have said that they do not care if their taxes are high. He felt they may be more sensitive to this issue if they could attend the Board of Review and hear from residents who pay very high taxes. Annexation Hearing Update Mr. Schumacher explained that the hearings are completed. Seven (7) persons testified on behalf of this City. Documents were prepared and a very professional presentation was made. He noted that present and past Centerville City Council members testified in behalf of that City. Mr. Schumacher noted that some of the Municipal Board Members were not present at the hearings. He has requested that oral testimony be allowed at the time the Board presents its findings. It will take approximately two (2) months for the Board to compile their findings and give the final order. Appeals can be PAGE 2