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June 9, 2026 St. Anthony Council Work Session - 3 <br /> <br /> <br />noted that this is routine and that there is also flexibility through negotiations with developers. <br />However, she noted that the higher the expectations, the more assistance may be required. <br />Municipal Advisor Kvilvang stated that currently, around 20 years of assistance is standard. <br />Councilmember Jenson asked what the difference is between item number one in Section Two and <br />item number four in Section Four-Point-Two. Municipal Advisor Kvilvang stated that Section Two <br />reflects the broader purposes and goals of this policy and explains why they matter. She noted that <br />Section Four-Point-Two reflects the City's ultimate desires and recognizes that, to achieve them, <br />the City may have to pay more. The first section has less flexibility than the second section <br />discussed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jenson noted that they have not identified whether they want deeper affordability <br />at 30 or 40 percent. Municipal Advisor Kvilvang stated that this provides the option to attempt to <br />require this, but does not stipulate that it must happen. This language allows the Council and City <br />to explore further. <br /> <br />Assistant City Manager Morello noted that these discussions with developers will occur on a case- <br />by-case basis as a negotiation rather than as a set policy. <br /> <br />Mayor Webster sought clarification on the difference between Housing TIF districts and <br />Redevelopment TIF districts. She asked if there are any current Housing TIF districts in St. Anthony. <br />Municipal Advisor Kvilvang stated they do not. She noted that the last was decertified many years <br />ago, but that the City does have two Redevelopment TIF districts. <br /> <br />Mayor Webster asked if this is why these requirements do not apply to Housing TIF districts. <br />Municipal Advisor Kvilvang confirmed that it is correct. She highlighted that Redevelopment TIF <br />districts are designed to encourage the removal of blight, and the proposed guidelines direct <br />developers on how the City would like that blight removed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Randle asked where the two Redevelopment TIF districts are. Municipal Advisor <br />Kvilvang stated they are at the Ruby and Silver Lake Village. She highlighted that Silver Lake Village <br />will be decertified in 2031. <br /> <br />Mayor Webster requested an overview of the policy language beginning on page 11. Municipal <br />Advisor Kvilvang commented that she had already provided the highlights of this section as they <br />relate to Council goals. The rest is mostly standard policy formatting in the Metro Area. <br /> <br />Mayor Webster highlighted item six under Section Three, Public Financing Principles. She noted <br />that there has been prior disappointment in the community when affordability-level requirements <br />are removed before the TIF district expires. She appreciated that the affordability requirements <br />were to persist until the end of the TIF district. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jenson expressed appreciation for the section relating to the length of affordability <br />requirements. <br /> <br />Mayor Webster indicated that the five-year operation commitment after the benefit date was <br />useful. Municipal Advisor Kvilvang noted that this is a statutory requirement. <br /> <br />5