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COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 29, 2001 Council Member O'Donnell moved to direct staff to draft a Tax Abatement Policy, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 01— 74, Calling for a Public Hearing Regarding Granting a Tax Abatement for the Target/Kohls/Ryan Project and Authorizing Staff to Draft a Tax Abatement Resolution — Finance Director Rolek advised a request has been made to the City for tax abatement to be provided to the Marketplace Development. According to the Minnesota Tax Abatement statutes, a public hearing is required before the City Council can act on an abatement request. In addition, the City can grant an abatement only by adopting an abatement resolution specifying the terms of the abatement, and the nature and extent of the public benefits resulting from the abatement. Resolution No. 01 — 74 calls for a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 23, 2001, regarding the granting of a tax abatement to the Marketplace Development Area, and directs staff to draft a tax abatement resolution for Council consideration at the July 23, 2001, C ouncil meeting. Council Member Reinert moved to adopt Resolution No. 01 — 7 a,,,,,#)fir d. Council Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimous Resolution No. 01 — 74 can be found in the City Clerk' of e. Consideration of Authorizing Staff to Draft a Target/Kohls/Ryan Project — Finance Directo for tax abatenient to be provided to the M Business Subsidy Law, a subsidy agree of, and the reasons for the subsidy, w ss Subsidy Agreement for the vised a request has been made to the City elopment. According to the Minnesota be completed that defines the nature of, the amount als, and other commitments from the recipients. This Council action directs staf business subsidy agreement for the Marketplace development for Council con onthe July 23, 2001, City Council meeting. Council Member Dahl m• '=ct staff to draft a Business Subsidy Agreement for the Marketplace Development, pr sented. Council Member Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH Conditional Job Offer to Part-time Seasonal Building Inspector — Administration Director Tesch advised the City has funds available for a seasonal building inspector. After an initial recruitment effort proved unsuccessful, the City targeted trade schools that specialize in building inspection. Three (3) applications were received and two (2) interviews were held. Staff's choice for this position is Mr. Patrick Moonen. Mr. Moonen is a student who is studying the inspection trade, and is able to fit into the City's periodic schedule. He will work under the direction of the Building Official. Mayor Bergeson inquired about the number of hours per week the position will entail. Administration Director Tesch advised the position is full-time but only for a short period of time. 4