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• COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 28, 1997 TIF District 3-1 allowing the City to provide tax increment financing assistance to Northern Development LLC (GNW Machine, Inc.) has been determined to be in the best interests of the City. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 48. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 97 - 48 can be found at the end of these minutes. PUBLIC HEARING, Modify Program for Development District 1, to Expand the Boundaries of the District and to Establish Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-8 - Mr. Wessel said that earlier this evening, the EDA adopted the modification of Development District No. 1 and the Plan for TIF District No. 1-8 to provide financial assistance for redevelopment projects in the City. Anoka County and Centennial and Forest Lake School Districts have been notified regarding the modification. Mr. Wessel recommended the Council open the public hearing. Mayor Landers opened the public hearing at 9:00 P.M. There being no public input, Mayor Landers requested a motion to close the public hearing. • Council Member Kuether moved to close the public hearing at 9:00 P.M. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. • Consideration of Resolution No. 97 - 49, Adopting the Modified Program for Development District No. 1 and Establish Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-8 - Mr. Wessel explained the resolution finds that the modification of the Development District to expand the boundaries of the district, and the establishment of a Redevelopment TIF District, has been determined to be in the best interests of the City. Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 49. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 97 - 49 can be found at the end of these minutes. The Police Department Report, Agenda Item 7.A. was removed upon adoption of the agenda. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD REPORT, MARY KAY WYLAND Revised Preliminary Plat, Behm's Century Farm - Ms. Wyland said this request is for approval of a revised preliminary plat increasing the number of lots from 42 to 49 by developing a cul-de-sac off Appaloosa Lane which creates seven new lots. The Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing on April 9, 1997, to review this item and recommended approval with ten conditions. She reviewed the development history of this property and advised the proposed seven lots meet lot frontage and square footage requirements. She advised the proposed plat PAGE 11