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MINUTES MARCH 30, 1998 Chris wanted to know why situations are not investigated thoroughly before the process is begun on improvement projects. For instance, the City was on the fast track for completion of the rerouted Otter Lake Road through the business park. Then Richard Schreier entered the picture and the entire process was stopped pending the outcome of Mr. Schreier's legal action.Then the City began the 21st Street improvement project and this project was stopped until the City of Centerville made a decision to be included or not be included in the project. Then the City began the Lake Drive utility extension project. Then it was determined that other utility companies have sensitive and expensive lines in the ground on the west side of Lake Drive proposed to be used for the sewer and water utility lines. Now the project is stopped pending investigation of placing the utility lines on the east side of the street. Chris asked why can't these questions be anticipated and resolved before the City invests a lot of time and money into the project. Kim asked that this question be dealt with at the end of the meeting. Shoreview Utility Connection Update - John Bergeson noted that a lot of dollars will be taken from the Area and Unit Charge Fund for some of the projects scheduled for construction in 1998 and 1999. He asked if there is some way to determine how many dollars will be coming into the fund because of construction in the next five (5) years. Dave said that some residents and businesses along Lake Drive have already indicated that they will hook up in the near future. He said he could make an educated estimate of the income from hookups. Andy asked if some hookup charges will be used to pay the City of Shoreview (Andy was referring to a situation where the City of Shoreview was not notified of connections to their utility system). Kim explained that City consultants are working on this matter and the information will be available about a week before the meeting scheduled with the City of Shoreview on April 27, 1998. SAC Refunds Update - The Sewer Availability Charge (SAC) fund was discussed. A map was displayed that showed where SAC was paid and the City got a refund of the SAC. There are approximately 880 properties involved. This matter will be discussed further at the end of this meeting. Village Development, Brian Wessel - Brian reviewed long term goals (Schedule "B"). Chris asked when all the land available in the Clearwater Business Park is sold, what is the potential number of businesses that can be located there. Brian explained that there is a "trigger" mechanism that will allow expansion of the business park into the R -BR district north of Main Street. He guessed that there could 15 more businesses located in the business park south of Main Street depending on the size of the businesses. Kim said that she was under the impression that TIF dollars could not be used for industrial development. Mary Alice explained that TIF dollars can be used in a redevelopment district. PAGE 2