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COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 18, 1993
CITY OF LINO LAKES
COUNCIL MINUTES
DATE
TIME STARTED s
TIME ENDED
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT
November 18 1993
6:40 P.M.
7:50 P.M.
Reinert, Kuether, Elliott, Bergeson
Neal
Staff members present: City Administrator, Randy Schumacher;
Economic Development Authority Advisory Board (EDAAB) Chairman,
Brian Wessel and Clerk -Treasurer Marilyn Anderson.
Consideration of Greenhaven Press, Inc., Tax Increment Financing
Proposal
Mr. Wessel explained that a resolution of support is being
prepared for consideration at the next City Council meeting for
Greenhaven Press, Inc. A Tax Increment Financing (TIF) proposal
will be outlined in the resolution. Mr. Wessel explained that
Greenhaven Press, Inc. is proposing to build a facility across
the pond from Emtech, Inc. on 2.1 acres of land. Ground breaking
is scheduled for approximately December 1, 1993. The Planning
and Zoning Board and the Economic Development Authority Advisory
Board have reviewed and approved the proposal.
The current proposal for development of Greenhaven Press, Inc. is
as follows: construction will be completed on phase I which is
approximately 16,400 square feet. Phase II will be constructed
in about two (2) years doubling the size of the building. The
building will be a distribution center for school materials and
books. The cost of the entire package will be approximately
$750,000.00 including about $675,000.00 for building
construction, land and other "hard" costs. The cost of the land
is approximately 90 cents per square foot. Greenhaven Press,
Inc. looked at five (5) other locations in other cities before
selecting Lino Lakes.
The proposal is for a "pay as you go" TIF package up to
$80,000.00. Greenhaven Press, Inc. originally asked for a larger
dollar amount. An incentive is being considered that would
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encourage Greenhaven Press, Inc. to build phase II immediately.
Mayor Reinert asked Mr. Wessel to consider a presentation for the
Council meeting on Monday that is simple and easy to understand
so that the public will not think that the City is "giving away
the store". He asked that the public be informed that the
proposal is for a "pay as you go" TIF consideration. Mr. Wessel
said he will do this and also will indicate that the City will
stay competitive with the "pay as you go" TIF financing.
1994 BUDGET
Mr. Schumacher gave the City Council the updated 1994 Budget.
This budget represents a zero increase in property taxes and
specifically addresses economic development, space needs and
Police Department needs. He also gave the City Council a summary
of the proposed changes to the previous draft of the 1994 Budget.
Mayor Reinert asked what happens to police badges when they
become obsolete. Mr. Schumacher explained that the police
officers may buy them or they are turned back to the department.
Economic Development - Mr. Schumacher explained that this
proposed budget includes Mr. Wessel as a contracted employee with
a salary of $50,000.00 per year and a benefit package that does
not include health coverage.
Park Department - The proposed budget includes the remodeling of
the Forjay building into office space for the Parks and
Recreation Department as well as an office for the Solid Waste
Coordinator. Mr. Schumacher was asked to give the City Council a
recommendation regarding paving the parking lot and how it will
be funded.
Another work Council work session will be set at the November 22,
1993 Council meeting to finalize the 1994 Budget.
Agenda - All items on the draft agenda were considered. The City
Council discussed whether there should be an update of the boat
launch situation. Mr. Schumacher explained since the matter is
in litigation, public discussion should not take place.
Mayor Reinert noted that two (2) items were discussed at the last
Centennial Fire Commission meeting. The first item concerned a
increase in pension benefits from $1,200.00 to $2,000.00. The
second item concerned the purchase of two (2) pieces of fire
fighting equipment. The Centennial Fire Department has enough
money to purchase the equipment. This matter will be placed on
the November 22, 1993 agenda. Mr. Keinath, Circle Pines City
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Administrator will forward a letter to Mr. Schumacher explaining
these two (2) matters.
Council Member Bergeson asked if there is any money left in the
1993 Budget. If there is, he suggested that the City start
remodeling the Forjay building at this time rather than wait for
1994.
The public hearing regarding the improvement of the Lake Drive
(County Road #23)/Highway 49 intersection was discussed. The
public hearing will be held at the November 22, 1993 City Council
meeting. Mr. Schumacher explained that he is meeting with Mr.
Reiling tomorrow to discuss the cost of Mr. Reiling's fair share
of the improvement. At this time Mr. Reiling is objecting to the
assessment but is in favor of the improvement. If the project is
to proceed on schedule, the City Council will have to make a
decision to order plans and specification at the next Council
meeting. The cost of the plans and specifications is about
$96,000.00. Also if the City does not proceed on schedule, the
City may loose the state and county funding. This is a concern
if Mr. Reiling petitions against the assessments. Mr. Schumacher
explained that if the City decides to proceed and orders plans
and specifications and Mr. Reiling does petition against the
assessment, funding of the City portion of the improvement could
from other sources such as MSA funds.
Mr. Schumacher noted that he has set a Council work session for
6:00 P.M., Monday, November 22, 1993 to discuss this matter so
that the City Council will be fully informed prior to the public
hearing that will be held during the regular Council meeting.
The work session adjourned at 7:50 P.M.
These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a
regular Council meeting held on January 24, 1994.
Marilyn G. Anderson, Vernon F. Reinert,
Clerk -Treasurer Mayor
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