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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 9, 1996 Page 4 1 Representative McGuire stated she did not believe Ann Rest would allow any expansion 2 of TIF funds. She reported she had attended a meeting this morning regarding growth mi 3 the metropolitan area and transit. TIF has driven a lot of development and growth and the 4 Metropolitan Council would prefer to see growth driven by a plan rather than by TIF 5 funds. 6 Senator Marty stated the Legislative Auditor issued a reported 3 to 4 months ago on TIF 7 financing. He stated there had been abuse of TIF funds but most had occurred prior to 8 1991. 9 Mayor Ranallo questioned how the lottery funds were utilized. 10 Representative McGuire stated 60% of lottery funds go to the general fund and 40%go to 11 the environmental fund. She asked Council how they felt the transit system was working . 12 in the City of St. Anthony. 13 Mayor Ranallo stated he did not see a need for mass transit in St. Anthony but noted it 14 does pose difficulties for residents when a bus route is removed. Many residents rely on 15 the bus system for transportation. Faust noted one problem is there is transportation available to our destination b bus but P P Y Y 17 often there is not bus service to return you home. 18 Mayor Ranallo noted there has been a lot of controversy over management of the bus 19 system. He also noted the park and ride centers are utilized quite heavily. 20 Senator Marry stated he is addressing the management issue. He also noted it made more 21 sense to have an efficient bus service than to build more roads at incredible costs. 22 The Council thanked Senator Marty and Representative McGuire for their time and the 23 update. 24 C. Mao r. 25 Mayor Ranallo had no report. 26 D. Cil, Manager. 27 City Manager Mornson introduced the new Liquor Operations Manager, Mike Larson. 28 He will begin employment with the City of St. Antony on July 15, 1996. He previously 29 worked as the Liquor Operations Director for the City of Fridley. City Council 30 welcomed Mr. Larson. Morrison introduced Shawn McAlpine, Director of the Salvation Army.