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• • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 22, 1999 working relationship with developers. Mr. Wessel referred to a map, which identified the Tagg property, and how it fits into the project. Options regarding the Tagg property include T.I.F. Districts, tax rebate, and donation of a strip of land. Ms. Divine reviewed the options regarding a T.I.F. District. She noted it is premature to put a T.I.F. District in place now. However, an analysis can be done now or it could be done as development occurs. Mr. Peter Coyle, legal representative for Mr. and Mrs. Tagg, stated staff has very detailed plans that affect 1/3 of the Tagg property. He noted these plans may not be a plan that Mr. and Mrs. Tagg can live with. He stated Mr. and Mrs. Tagg do support the Town Center plan in concept. The dilemma is that the Taggs both occupy their property and make a living on their property. The extent of detail in the City's plan poses the potential of the Taggs being put in direct competition with the City. He added that the Taggs do want to cooperate with the City but also want their property recognized. Mr. Coyle continued stating one option is for the City to put together a proposal to buy the Tagg's property. Another option is for the City to establish T.I.F. Districts. Council directed staff to report back to Council with information regarding specific T.I.F. Districts, a buy out of the Tagg property, partial sale of the property, and an analysis of what may occur if the property is left as is. Staff will provide this information at the October 20, 1999, Council work session. ED VAUGHAN, LAND TRANSACTION - BRIAN WESSEL/CITY ATTORNEY Staff advised that as part of the land exchange with Anoka County, the City acquired some property from developer Ed Vaughan that was then conveyed to the County. Mr. Vaughan contested that purchase and during the trial it became clear that the property the City intended to acquire was different from the property the City actually acquired. As part of a settlement with Mr. Vaughan the City agreed to petition the County to reconvey to the City certain, small parcels of property. The Anoka County Park Board and the Anoka County Board of Commissioners have agreed to reconvey some parcels of property to the City. The action on Monday night will authorize the conveyance of the property the City received from Anoka County directly to Mr. Vaughan. The terms of the settlement agreement with Mr. Vaughan require this conveyance. Staff noted trails have not been part of the discussion with Mr. Vaughan. This item will appear on the agenda at the regular Council meeting Monday, September • 22, 1999, 6:30 p.m.