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Council meeting of May 19, 2003 Page 6 tax increment finance as a revenue source in the BEIP. City Attorney Dave Snyder prepared a letter City regarding the legal costs involved, if the City desires to proceed with legal means to collect the TIF shortfall. Finance Director Ron Otkin also prepared an analysis of the collection of TIF revenue in the BEIP, and the projected amount that would be returned to Washington County in the future. CD Director John Rask prepared a memo that outlines options for consideration by Council. Council member requested "internal" discussion of the situation prior to meeting with the business owners. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to schedule a Council workshop to discuss the BEIP tax increment financing shortfall for Friday, June 13, 2003, Hugo City Hall, at 8:00 am. All aye. Motion Carried. SALE OF JIM LEMOINE PROPERTY FOR PARKLAND In October 2002, the Council considered a proposal from Jim LeMoine, who lives at 14451 Homestead Avenue, requesting approval of a buildable homesite on his property. The Planning Commission recommended that the request be denied and the Council approved the denial of the buildable lot application. Mr. LeMoine would like to sell his land to the City for parkland /open space and CD Director John Rask provided a memo explaining the request. Haas made motion, Miron seconded, directing staff to negotiate a purchase price with Jim LeMoine in the $25,000 to $30,000 range. All aye. Motion Carried. MIKE ATKINSON DRAINAGE PROBLEM ON TH61 At its May 5, 2003 meeting, the Council discussed a drainage issue raised by Mike Atkinson regarding the TH61 and 140th Street traffic signal project. Mr. Atkinson met on site with Mayor Miron and Council member Granger requesting that the ditch be filled in on his property immediately adjacent to TH61. City staff was directed to analyze the engineering aspects of filling in of the very deep ditch, and complete the work, if it did not exceed $10,000. Engineering tech Brian Mitchell met with Mike Atkinson on site to discuss the issue to better understand the desires of Mr. Atkinson. SEH reviewed the options to meet Mr. Addnson's request and have found that it is unlikely that the work necessary can be completed for the $10,000 authorized by Council. The primary cost concern is the existence of an existing water valve and hydrant on the alignment that would have to be relocated to install a pipe in the existing ditch. Additionally, surface drainage in the area would be hampered as a result of modifications and would create a situation of standing water on the surface. It is not possible to construct a drainage structure over the new pipe because it is to shallow. Brian Mitchell discussed this with Mr. Atkinson, and he continues to desire that the ditch be filled. City staff recommended that Council consider the original engineered design of the project to leave the drainage "as is" in front of Mr. Addnson's property. City staff would propose to work with Mr. Atkinson to grade the ditch to a more acceptable cross section making it easier for him to maintain, which seems to be his primary concern. City Engineer Mitchell stated why alterations to the ditch would cost more than the approved $10,000; a more realistic amount being $15,000. Mr. Atkinson addressed the Council and expressed his displeasure with the engineering recommendation. CD Director John Rask thought it would be prudent for the City to approach MnDOT