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• COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 27, 2001 Council Member Reinert stated to access of the property is troublesome. The median is the biggest problem. A citizen recommended that the proposed second access become the right in/right out and have a light at 77th Street. Mr. Dick Brooks, Ryan Companies, came forward and stated they have had many, many meetings with staff to get to this point. The two (2) major issues from the beginning were the need for financial assistance and the second access. The County moved the second access, which is acceptable to both the users. The access is needed where it is and it has to be full access. Mayor Bergeson stated the recommendation from staff is to approve the second reading. Council Member Reinert moved to approve the SECOND READING of Ordinance No. 16 — 01, as presented. Council Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. Mr. Brooks stated the developer does deserve a vote tonight to know where we are. This project has been worked on for over a year. There is a good landscaping plan and it in • Ives the two (2) top retailers in the country. If the PDO is not approved the project will be w d the costs will continue to go up. Council Member Carlson stated it concerns her that we don' o gi lie we are and if things will be added on later. She stated she had concerns two (2) wee _ :; and ted this item tabled. There are still unresolved issues and no development a t. ndicated a vote should not be taken now and she will abstain because she does want a- pro t. A contract with JADT and a development agreement are needed. She s al concerned about the Rice Creek Watershed .y, �, • w eco ended no formal application issues. The Planning and Zoni will be in effect until the permits are received fro D. e • ad situation does not match the transportation plan. The Comprehensive P1. i' • . e ar ` '. as mixed use. The subsidy proposal will change again. She stated she does _ ho e City can give funding to 40 acres that is adjacent to the JADT property. She . • ded s ishe the road issue was the only issue and indicated she does not have enough informati + ..p_ e the project now. Mayor Bergeson stated is in favor of the motion. The motion is for the preliminary plat, not the subsidy. The plat describes where the businesses will be placed. He stated he believes it is a good project and is not taking money out of the taxpayer's pockets. The plan will put money into the taxpayer's pockets. All the other businesses that go in because of the Target/Kohl's project will pay taxes immediately. Those businesses will not go in without Target there, just like the JADT property. He stated it is an ideal project for the City of Lino Lakes with the best possible retailers. Some residents don't want anything there and that is understandable. Delaying the project will put it in jeopardy. Every Council Member voted in favor of the first reading. He stated it is odd that Council Member Carlson says she is in favor of the project but lists ten reasons not to vote in favor of it. This motion is not the subsidy approval, only the design of the plan. It is time to vote. This approval does not commit the City to a subsidy. The PDO should be approved. 11