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COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 2001 Mr. Wayne Hanson, 839 Oak Lane, stated he is against giving the development any money. He stated you just don't give away prime property to the first developer that comes along. The traffic light, Apollo Lane extension and 77th Street are concerns and it does not seem like there is a good plan. He asked what will happen to the businesses along Lake Drive. It seems as though the City has lost is sense of where it is going. He indicated he wanted the City to be different from other cities and Lino Lakes needs to be more creative. Ms. Andrea Davis, 850 Lois Lane, stated she is against any amount of abatement. Development will come and the City does not need to pay for it. Mr. Mike Trehus, 675 Shadow Court, stated if the subsidy were only one dollar it would be too much. Development will come. This project will cause traffic, accidents, and there are too many costs. The City will be losing wetland and upland, as well as park space. He asked why the City should pay for the project. The project will take away tax dollars from the residents and it is not fair. The Council needs to protect the City and say "no" to tax abatement. Mr. Michael Stanton, 1157 Main Street, stated giving Target mon n+ ` . g•"• idea. The City needs to be very cautious and look what happened in other co i , es a Target was developed. Ms. Myra Spijer, 839 Oak Lane, stated the future needs to be careful about development. People to go shopping. Residents can still go to be a minimum number of jobs created effect on the residents is a huge c but is very concerned about p • . ues. e is a bedroom community and the City his City knowing they would have to travel t to shop without this project. There will ve a very small impact. The tax abatement and d she is not sure she understands the whole project, added she is against the project. Ms. Renee Curwick, 3 O • e, s ated she has many concerns about the project. She asked how it will benefit the comm >_et only gives back 1%, and that is only if you use a credit card. Target can help the co ' u by paying a livable wage. Target wants this location because they know they can make a project. Where will the tax breaks stop? A huge retailer gets a break, but not the small business owners. She stated she is very embarrassed that the City would make such a deal. Give the money to schools. The problems caused would include increases in City services, traffic, inconveniences of rerouting traffic, noise and crime. She stated she hopes the City will not give to the rich and tax everyone else. Mr. James Kauth, 849 W 77th Street, came forward and inquired about the latest plan for 77th Street. Mayor Bergeson advised staff will address questions after the public hearing. Mr. Milo Anderson, 7102 Sunrise Drive, stated he cannot believe a large corporation expects the City to pay them to build. He indicated it is very disturbing. He also thanked the residents present who provided information. 6