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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 13, 2001 Ms. Sue Walseth, 6408 Cassiopeia Court, came forward and thanked the Public Works Department for installing a street light in her area. She stated she would also like to see one installed at County Road J and Holly Drive. She stated there is a blind intersection on South Trappers and Holly Drive due to excessive brush. She asked that it be removed. She referred to the minutes from 1994 regarding the Birch Park trail issue. She stated the Park Board did designate dollars for access to the park, as well as other developments in the area. She indicated she has discussed this issue with Mr. DeGardner over the past several years and she reviewed the obstacles the City has had in developing the trail. She requested information regarding what happened to the trail funds because the trail has not been developed. The designated dollars should be enough for the condemnation process and the trail construction costs. She stated there is a big safety issue and she would like some answers. Mayor Bergeson advised staff will investigate Ms. Walseth's issues and contact her. City Engineer Powell advised the City did do some brush clearing but staff can view the area in question again. Mr. DeGardner should address the park and trail issue No one else was present for open mike. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT, AL ROLEK Continuation of Public Hearing on Granting a Subsidy; Resolution No. 01-106 (Lino Lakes Vote Required), Al Rolek — Finance Director continued on July 23 to take public comme project on 35W/Lake Drive. Discussio public hearing be continued until Au Council Member Carlson aske of tax abatement since the la no further discussions on and Granting a Business tplac Request for Tax Abatement) (3/5 ised a public hearing was opened and est for tax abatement from the Marketplace eveloper continue and staff recommends this ave been any discussions with the developer on the amount rk session. Finance Director Rolek advised there have been Council Member Carlson s ed tie possibility of the landowner sharing in the tax abatement has been brought up in the past. Mayor Bergeson advised negotiating should not be done in public. Economic Development Director Wessel stated he did indicate the developer would provide a summary of the current proposal. Mr. Tom Palmquist, Ryan Companies, came forward and distributed information regarding a Clarification to Request for Financial Assistance — Lino Lakes Marketplace. Council Member Carlson referred to a June 10 Star Tribune article relating to the Target store that was built in Minneapolis and the financial request at that time. She indicated she is very concerned 2