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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 1996 total for the Town Center site is $108,620. His assessments for the general business area located west of Lake Drive, south of 35W and north of the creek (ditch #10) is $98,960, and for the light industrial property south of the creek and south or east of 35W is $0. Therefore, Mr. Rehbein's total assessment for this project is $207,600. Other assessments are $4,100 to the Skoglunds; Jim Funkhauser, $5,230; and Joe and Elise Tagg, $115,700. Mr. Ahrens reminded the group that this portion of Lino Lakes is Charter exempt, and that the proposed assessments can be petitioned against by owners of property containing single- family residences. He indicated that Mr. Funkhauser has not signed such a petition; however, the Skoglunds and the Taggs have. For the Skoglunds, payment of the assessment would be delayed until such time as the property is developed for non-residential use or they connect to the utilities. For the Taggs, given the multi -levy nature of the property, the 11.8 acres of their property which is homesteaded would be exempt from assessment until such time as their property is developed or they connect to the utilities. Mr. Ahrens stated that the project schedule is as follows: Order the Project Approve Plans Authorize Ad for Bids Bid Opening Award Bid Begin Construction Substantial Completion Assessment Hearing December 16, 1996 January 13, 1997 January 13, 1997 February 18, 1997 February 24, 1997 April 7, 1997 June, 1997 October, 1997 Mr. Ahrens explained that in October of 1997 Council would consider approval of the assessments based upon construction costs for certification and payment in 1998. The February 24, 1997 date would be the time by which Council could elect not to go forward with the project. Mr. Wessel added that this project is another example of the City and landowners working successfully together for mutual benefit. He indicated that the final meeting with landowners had taken place prior to this Council meeting, and that Mr. Rehbein had authorized Mr. Wessel to convey to Council his approval of going forward with the project. He added that he believes the Funkhausers and the Skoglunds are also comfortable with the project at this time, and suggested that the Taggs present their concerns at this time. Mr. Wessel explained that finalizing plans to pursue this project is important at this time. The schedule began in June, 1996, when the feasibility report was ordered. He added that corporate staff of Fairview sees today as the "due date" for their project. They went so far as to hire a new architect who could work more quickly to meet their projected schedule. Mr. Wessel indicated that this coming Thursday a joint meeting of the Comprehensive Planning Task Force and the Town Center Committee is scheduled to review the master plan options in preliminary form. There will then be subsequent meetings leading up to the City Council meeting on January 27, 1997. Mr. Wessel pointed out certain site scheme considerations including the Fairview Clinic and Bank Professional Building. He explained that utilities must be available for connection by July 1, 1997 for each of the proposed buildings, and if the project is not approved at this meeting that schedule cannot be met. With use of a visual exhibit, Mr. Wessel pointed out 19