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• COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 23, 2001 4. Finally, the City Council will consider a business subsidy agreement with Target/Kohl's. Because the business subsidy under consideration is in excess of $100,000, a public hearing is required. Finance Director Rolek advised staff is recommending the actions relating to the Request for Tax Abatement and the Business Subsidy Agreement be tabled until the August 13, 2001, City Council meeting. Mayor Bergeson clarified with the City Attorney that the public hearings can be held together. The City Attorney advised the public hearings can be held together but each item should be voted on separately. Mayor Bergeson opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Mr. Bernie Hess, 1602 Thomas, St. Paul, came forward and stated he lot of background on these types of issues. He distributed informa Needs Budget by Family Size noting that public subsidies are v resources to work with due to the past legislature. He stated adequate for the policy. He warned the Council to be car development. High standards are needed for the City. The and companies that have the best interests of their e points that need to be considered with these type subsidy need to be held at a very high standard. of living has gone up and wages need to ke one a lot of work and has a ng a Monthly Basic 'es have limited nimum wage is not ring T1F to retail needs good strong job creations d families in mind. He reviewed the ting that companies who receive a sinesses also need to be protected. The cost Mayor Bergeson advised the Council '`�'� receive the Monthly Basic Needs Budget information. Mr. Don Dunn, 6885 Black 1 } 've, ame forward and stated this is a great opportunity for the City. The community ne s to d 'ng to make it happen. Taxes will eventually come back to the City and the project w a lot of other commercial business. He asked the Council to keep an open mind and m. y thi project happen. The plan received a ringing endorsement from the Planning and Zoning Board. e stated he is convinced the City can meet the environmental and traffic obstacles. The project needs to get done before the opportunity does not exist. Mr. John Ceseske, 487 Lois Lane, came forward and stated his concern is the traffic, noise and parking. He stated he also has a hard time subsidizing a big business unless it is offered to all businesses. Council Member Carlson moved to close the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consider Resolution No. 01-104, Business Subsidy Policy (3/5 Vote Required), Al Rolek — Finance Director Rolek advised Resolution No. 01-104 establishes that the City has met the requirements of the business subsidy law and adopts the City of Lino Lakes Business Subsidy Policy.