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City Council meeting of April 2, 2007 Page 5 Mayor Fran Miron opened the public hearing to take any all public comment on the proposed TIF district after which the hearing will be closed and Council discussion will take place. Jess Roush, 4776 126d' Street, questioned the transfer of two parcels into the new district; zoning changes; tax increase for park maintenance; feared use of eminent domain; and administrative costs lining pockets of employees/consultants. Ray Zietlow, 6115 146d' Street, asked if Ricci's was included in the TIF district. Grace LaValle-Schostag, 5361 145h Street, was concerned that the City would use eminent domain to obtain her residence. Mike McAllister, 13829 Isleton, stated his opposition to the TIF and Downtown Plans; no "teeth" in eminent domain legislation; and asked that Council approve a resolution stating that they would not use eminent domain to obtain property. Paul Kelliher, 7029 20d' Street, Centerville, developer of property in Hugo, stated his positive business dealings with City staff and they the City was moving in the right direction with the TIF District. Vickie Hoffbeck, 8110 120d' Street, stated that because TIF is so complicated that it is a matter of "trust"; developers would be able to "line their pockets"; and money can be diverted to other funds. Clyde Wagner, 8650 136"' Street, felt that TIF would have negative impact on taxes; people need more education on TIF using smaller, less intimidating forums; concerned with additional costs due to the need of infrastructure; already have business district along CR8; take additional time to make decision; and let City residents make decision. Joe Canine, 16355 Elmcrest Avenue, spoke a little about TIF and then spoke out on a conspiracy issue. Dr. Bill Barrett, 5673 147"' Street, stated that the "common thread" in all the previous meetings regarding the downtown plan was the need to create a downtown area; and TIF is a good strategy to accomplish this goal. John Schwieters, Schwieters Companies in the BEIP, strongly encouraged Council to proceed with the TIF district, explaining how it was possible for his business to locate in Hugo using TIF funds. Janet Youel, 4749 122"d Street, expressed concern that the school district was being affected negatively by the City's use of a TIF district. Elizabeth Herman, 6189 165"' Street, spoke about a variety of concerns about the use of TIF. Wendy Maxwell, 9674 152"d Street, did not support the TIF district; public is not informed about use of TIF funds; and allow the free market to develop the property.