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Mounds View City Council June 11, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 2 Mr. Jahnke stated he appreciated the way City Administrator Miller has been handling the affairs of the City and noted that he feels badly that she has been left to deal with the mess made by former City employees. Mike Szczepanski of 2385 Laporte Drive thanked the City Council and the City Administrator for making the difficult decisions in the past week and for trying to make right with what has happened. He then stated that there are people who will not stand up and voice their opinion to Council but have stopped him and said they are happy with how the matter was handled. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Consider Resolution 5567 Approving Plans and Specifications, Advertising and Bid Date for Project 01-06, Edgewood Middle School Regional Pond. Economic Development Coordinator Parrish indicated that Resolution 5567 would approve plans and specifications for the Mermaid/Edgewood Middle School regional pond. He noted the pond would be located on property owned by the Metropolitan Council and deeded to the City as well as property owned by Edgewood Middle School. Economic Development Coordinator Parrish indicated he had gathered the information Council had requested and asked if Council had any questions. He also noted that Dan Hall from the Mermaid was present to discuss additional financial participation by the developer. He further noted that Mr. Hall had indicated that the finances for the project were spread thin and that it was not necessarily possible to pick up any additional costs. Economic Development Coordinator Parrish then reminded Council that the redevelopment grant was acquired in conjunction with the developer. Council Member Marty thanked Economic Development Coordinator Parrish for responding to Council's requests. He then told Mr. Jahnke he had seen the article and some other articles concerning TIF and had been in touch with Economic Development Coordinator Parrish concerning the matter. Council Member Marty stated he is also very concerned about the possible changes in the state legislature which may redirect TIF funds by changing some of the laws and the way businesses are taxed. He then asked Economic Development Coordinator Parrish to address the issue and suggested tabling this matter to the work session for further discussion and possible decision by the state legislature. Council Member Thomas indicated there is very little information as far as answers to what the state legislature might do and noted that as soon as a decision is made she would provide the information to Economic Development Coordinator Parrish. Council Member Marty suggested that Economic Development Coordinator Parrish give a brief • explanation of the possible changes for those citizens who have not been following the action of the legislature.