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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 27, 2001 programs Target is involved in. She stated that they do not have tax abatement in Lakeville and an $800,000 payment was made from the developer. That project was much larger and the payment was for roadway improvements in the area. The City is contributing a couple of million dollars to the road project. It is typical for Target to get a subsidy for infrastructure costs because the improvements benefit the whole community. Council Member Carlson commented on the Comprehensive Plan and the site being zoned commercial. She stated it was commercial in the draft plan and staff recommended it be changed to mixed use that includes housing. She stated she was told there would be no subsidy. She referred to the minutes of a past Council work session regarding that issue. She stated a letter regarding financial assistance was received three (3) weeks after that meeting. The City possibly should have looked at other developers at that point. She stated she is concerned about the length of time of the abatement. She distributed and reviewed an information sheet regarding the Proposed Tax Levy Lino Lakes Homes/Target and Kohl's. She noted she has to look at the whole picture. She stated her concern is that if the City does not follow the Comprehensive Plan and keeps building ahead, taxes will never go down. She stated she does want Target/Kohl's but the number of years for a abatement has to be reduced. Council Member Carlson moved to continue the Public Heari Granting a Business Subsidy to the September 10, 2001, O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried unani ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, D° r. TESCH Consideration of Simulations of Settl Drive, Bill Hawkins — The City and authorized the Public Se and a settlement has been been signed. The sett ents as f ax Abatement and ng. Council Member ring to Public Trail at the end of Black Duck the Council voted to extend the trail at Black Duck ctor negotiate. A friendly eminent domain process began three (3) property owners. Two (2) of the agreements have lows: Reshanau Hom c s Association - $20,000 plus easements Mr. and Mrs. Ko - $10,000 Mr. and Mrs. Schut - $6707.84 The City Attorney noted the amounts are subject to off -set for real estate taxes. The property owners did give the City immediate access to the property and construction will begin this fall. He requested Council authorization to enter into the settlement agreements and make the payments. Mr. Robert Bening, 6780 East Shadow Lake Drive, came forward and asked if the trail will have the same regulations as other City trails pertaining to such issues as motorized traffic. Mayor Bergeson advised he believes the trail will be the same as all other City trails. The City Attorney advised there is no allowable motorized traffic. The Homeowner's association has access along with one other property owner relating to motorized traffic. •