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COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 1997 Establish Tax Increment Financing District No. 1 - 8 - Mr. Wessel advised the Council that the Economic Development Authority authorized the preparation of a plan to modify the program for Development District No. 1 to expand the boundaries and to establish a new Redevelopment District No. 1-8. The purpose of the new TIF District is to provide the ability to offer public assistance to redevelopment projects within the City. Mr. Wessel requested that a public hearing date be set for April 28, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers. Once the date is set, the modified plans will be sent to School District No. 12 and Anoka county for review and comment. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 40 with the addition of School District 831 (Forest Lake) to the review process in paragraph two above. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 97- 40 can be found at the end of these minutes. CONSIDERATION OF AN IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING, BRIAN WESSEL Mr. Wessel explained the police station design and construction schedule begins the process for implementing the construction of a police station in the Village on the I-35W/Hwy 49 interchange. Upon the City Council's approval of this project, Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) will be sent to a list of selected architects. This will enable the City to develop the facilities program, budget and design for the police station. Mr. Wessel stated that the schedule calls for construction on the police station to begin in November, with occupancy in the Spring of 1998. Mr. Wessel stated they have had a request to consider a Centennial school district building in the Village. There also was a suggestion at the Council work session that consideration of a new city hall facility as well as a community center should be included. The RFQ will be amended to provide options for these projects should the City Council decide to proceed with these projects. He clarified this specific implementation procedure is for the police department building. Mr. Wessel also explained the schedule includes further Council actions regarding the selection of the architect and construction manager, acting on the budget, reviewing the preliminary design and awarding the contract. Council Member Kuether asked if there was any way the schedule could be tightened. Mr. Wessel replied it is really tight now. He stated he would look into that possibility but, in actuality, the project might even extend into a Spring construction, 1998, depending on the circumstances. He stated it currently is an aggressive schedule. Council Member Kuether moved to accept the implementation procedure. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PAGE 5