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approximately 13 acres of property. At its July 8, 2021, meeting the Planning Commission held a public hearing and considered the request. Staff recommended approval of the applications subject to the conditions in the resolutions. There were several residents that spoke during the public hearing on a variety of topics. The concerns were regarding the height of homes, wildlife, preservation of trees, grading, drainage, and flooding. The Planning Commission agreed that the requirements were met to approve the applications. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the variance, property line adjustment, minor subdivision, and preliminary plat, for a residential development to be known as “Acres of Bald Eagle”, subject to the conditions listed in the resolutions. Staff recommends approval of the final plat and development agreement, subject to the City Attorney’s approval. Staff recommends approval of the resolution ordering the public improvements, approving plans and specifications and ordering advertisement for bids for the 121st Street and Acres of Bald Eagle Utility and Street Improvements. H.2 Public Hearing on Property Tax Abatement for Lions Park Improvements and Related Public Improvements and Approval of Related Items At the June 21, 2021 meeting, Council awarded bids for the downtown improvement project and Lions Park Site Improvements, new park pavilion, and CSAH 8 Stormwater Reuse Project. Purchase of playground equipment from Flagship Recreation was also approved and Council directed staff to prepare a cost estimate for the equipment planned for phase two. Phase two equipment is planned to include a 13+ challenge/ fitness course which would complete the playground designed by the Playground Committee. Quotes were received for the playground equipment and two surfacing options- artificial turf totaling $251,605.57 or pour-in-place totaling $207,854.64. Staff recommends Council approve the purchase of playground equipment and preferred surfacing from Flagship Recreation. A proposal was received from Electro Watchman to install an access/door control system in the Lions Park Pavilion in the amount of $26,360.95. A proposal was also received to install an Avigilon Security Camera System which would provide coverage on the interior and exterior of the pavilion and the adjacent parking lots in the amount of $47,213.17. Staff recommends approval of the quote from Electro Watchman to provide and install access control and camera systems at the Lions Park Pavilion in the amount of $73,574.12. At the June 21, 2021 City Council meeting, Council also called for a public hearing on tax abatement to be held on July 19, 2021 in preparation for considering the sale of Tax Abatement Bonds to pay for the Lions Park and related public improvements. Minnesota statues allow cities to issue General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds to finance the construction of public facilities; including parks and recreation and community centers. The statutes require that a hearing be held to gather public input regarding the establishment of a tax abatement area for financing the public improvements. Mikaela Huot from Baker Tilly will present information to the Council regarding the use of tax abatement to finance the Lions Park improvements and related public improvements. Staff recommends Council hold the scheduled public hearing and following the public hearing confirm that they expect the benefits of the proposed abatement to equal or exceed the costs to the City and confirm that the proposed abatement is in the public interest. Staff recommends that Council approve the Resolution Approving Property Tax Abatements.