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Mr. Ron Batty, Consultant, came forward and reviewed the following points relating to tax abatement: • recent alternative to TIF • is actually a rebate • can be used for almost any project • commercial is a common use • limited to 5% levy or $100,000 per year • each jurisdiction has veto over its share • new or existing taxes can be rebated • maximum of 15 years (10 if all three in) • schools are unlikely to participate -loss of state aid means tax increase • G.O. Abatement bonds can be utilized Mr. Batty distributed a handout detailing information relating to tax a ment. ORDINANCE UPDATE, MILO BENNETT Staff advised it has been many years since the Open Bu g m e'has been updated in Lino Lakes. The proposed ordinance replaces th or ce and goes into more detail and definition that the present ord It uch as the burning of leaves or grass clippings are still prohibited under th a finance. Staff advised there are some optiot 1 may want to consider: 1. Setting a ti i• hen person can have a recreational fire. Centervi e o e of day restriction and Circle Pines only allows rec on.= ° e from 4:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. 2. Setti for Burning Permits. The Department writes about 100 perm a year, with the majority of them written in Lino Lakes. Centerville has a $30 fee and Circle Pines has a $50 fee. When these fees were put into effect, the number of permits decreased. However, Circle Pines does provide chipping once or twice a year for the residents. Staff noted both Centerville and Circle Pines have adopted the ordinance that is being proposed. Council Member Dahl inquired about the cost involved with issuing permits. Staff advised issuing permits involves about 15 minutes of staff time. If the Department goes out to a residence, the cost is approximately $100. Council Member Dahl asked if the Department has received complaints about fires in the 4:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. time frame. Staff advised that recreational fire complaints are