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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-17-90CITY OF LAKEVILLE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 1990 The meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m. by Chair Sindt. Roll call was taken. Present: Commissioners Ruhmann, Zaun, Harvey and Sindt. Absent: Commissioner Mulvihill. Also present: B. Erickson, Executive Director; R. Knutson, City Attorney; D. Feller, Finance Director and C. Friedges, City Clerk. MINUTES The minutes of the July 31, 1990, H.R.A. meeting were approved as printed. ITEM 3 Dennis Feller presented a proposed resolution which would establish Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District No. 12, the Lakeville Commerce Center property, and modify I -35 Redevelopment Project No. 1 by increasing the project redevelopment area of the existing TIF district that was created in 1984. The project area is located along I -35 from approximately 1/2 mile north of County Road 64 to McStop. The modified project area would include a parcel of land located immediately to the south of County Road 70 abutting Keokuk Avenue, which is contiguous with TIF District No. 12. Mr. Feller explained that the reason for creating TIF District No. 12 is to allow the City to write down land costs for those parcels of property that are within the district. However, the developer must demonstrate to the City Council that development would not have occurred without tax increment assistance. He went on to explain that up to 25% of the increment can be used for improvements outside the district, such as upgrading the I -35 /County Road 70 bridge and debt service payments for the 1984 General Obligation Water Revenue Bonds which were used to finance the construction of the well (No. 7), pumphouse and water tower. Mr. Feller also explained that this economic development district will not exist for more than 10 years, during which the City can only collect eight years of tax increment from it. Certain types of commercial development are excluded from this project, such as golf courses, country clubs, massage parlors and sports facilities. The 1988 Tax Increment Law also states that no more than 25% of the development can consist of retail food and beverage service, automobile sales or service, recreation and entertainment facilities. LAKEVILLE H.R.A. MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 1990 PAGE 2 Mr. Feller explained that this TIF district is subject to the new laws concerning Local Government Aid (LGA) and Homestead and Agricultural Credit Aid (HACA). State aids to the City would be reduced approximately 39% as a result of the district. The City can either levy for the loss of state aids or contract with the developer for repayment of a portion of the tax increment assistance. According to state statutes, the district will dissolve if no development takes place within three years from the date of certification. Commissioner Mulvihill arrived at the meeting; 6:49 p.m. It was pointed out that establishment of TIF District No. 12 does not commit the City to take any further action on the development of this property. Commissioner Zaun asked if there is a limit to the amount of administrative fees the City can charge the developer, and Mr. Feller indicated there is not. In answer to Commissioner Ruhmann's question regarding a projected timeline, Mr. Feller explained that an average of three parcels would be developed each year from 1991 to 1997, as outlined in Appendix "G" of Tax Increment Financing Plan No. 12 (on file in the City Clerk's office). 90.27 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Ruhmann to approve Resolution No. 90 -04 adopting a modification to I -35 Redevelopment Project No. 1, and establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 12 (Lakeville Commerce Center) to be located within the redevelopment project and the proposed approval and adoption of a modified redevelopment plan and tax increment financing plan relating thereto. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey, Ruhmann. There being no further business, Chair Sindt adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lyn tte Mulvihill, Secretary ett YjSindt, Chair