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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 13, 2001 • indicated he believes the assessments will be very limited and staff will be conferring with the City Attorney regarding that issue. • Ms. Rochelle Miller, 7725 Marilyn Drive, stated Target and Kohl's feel they need to be subsidized because the area is "immature". Maybe they should wait until the area is mature. The City can not afford to approve this plan because there are other projects that will need money. This exit is the last exit and is a prime spot for development. Target should pay the City to locate here. The County is not at fault for requiring things that may cause the project to be denied. The County agreed to the second access because of pressure. There is way too much traffic in the area. She stated she will have to drive 1.4 miles out of her way to get home. Somewhere down the line taxes will increase because of this project. The intersection would be paid for by the County if it occurs as scheduled. She stated she sees the project as an inconvenience and does not want to pay for it. A resident at 873 Oak Lane, stated the project will cut off the northern side from the whole Village area. The median is an issue regarding safety and pedestrians. Changi lot of problems. There are prairie grasses on the site that should re e watershed will cause a Mr. Don Dunn, 6885 Black Duck Drive, stated the City can of rd" o do this project. A poll showed people want a place to shop and eat. The City m ne get s chance again. The land has been zoned for a shopping center for a very long time. a ted mpathizes with residents but this is a great opportunity. He asked the Council to repre tal view of citizens. The project will benefit the City for years. He stated he can not b he tr is can't be mitigated. The City would be making a very big mistake if the project is n. appro' d with the understanding that work needs to be done on the 77th Street issue. The Coun •t r sect this plat tonight because it represents what the City wants and doesn't have. _d the ouncil to move forward before this opportunity is gone. Mr. Tom Smith, 874 Oak Lane . •.e one has their point of view. He asked how the City will benefit when the project is g.� % ye s of taxes. This is welfare for the rich. The project is not offering high paying jobs Taxes payment for services received from the City and this is not 3a. going to help. He suggest ndum to see if the project should move forward noting he would accept it if that is what the .E opl want. Traffic is an issue also and it is already bad in that area. He asked if anything is proposeor Lake Drive off of 35W. Ms. Ina Lilljedahl, 726 Vicky Lane, stated she sees this as an interesting project but it is in the best interest of Target to do this. The exit is the last exit to Forest Lake and they have a Target. The City is in the driver's seat and needs to do the project in the City's best interest. Target will not lose if the City makes it benefit the City. She inquired about how much traffic will go through the project and stated those numbers need to be looked at. She also asked who will maintain the roads within the project and how much that will cost. She stated she has very strong concerns about abatement and the money should be saved for a company that needs it. An in-depth study should be done on how this will affect residents, businesses and the school district. She stated she does not believe the City can afford this noting the City does not help residents with the costs of sewer and water. The north side of the City will be cut-off. She suggested the City have another project like this without such a high cost to the City. 7