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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—OCTOBER 18, 2010 6 explained that Presbyterian Homes was asked to lay out their trail system down to the lift station - and they have accommodated all those issues. From a utility standpoint, he believed this would be a benefit to the City's system. Mr. Mehrkens added that grinders have already been installed by Presbyterian Homes to resolve _ the sewer problems previously experienced. Councilmember Grant stated the increment change does not have any impact on schools. In terms of the County, the incremental differences are small. Ms. Kvilvang added that the County would simply levy more. Councilmember Grant stated that FPAC's decision to support TIF for this project appears to have been based on non-financial factors. - City Administrator Klaers explained that FPAC's meeting was September 9 and they did have some financial information at that time. Mr. Mehrkens pointed out that this project has qualified costs that far exceed TIF and the total project is $51 million. Councilmember Grant commented that TIF would only be about 3% of the total. Councilmember Holmes stated she doesn't believe this project merit's TIF because Presbyterian Homes does not pay income taxes and the triangle property has no value to the City. Councilmember Holden stated that she could "live with TIF," but not for the full 16 years. She stated she would be more comfortable with 10 years. Councilmember Grant stated he is leaning towards the TIF because of the proposed road and sewer improvements and the triangle property has some benefit to the City. He added that he is not a big fan of TIF but if the City can get some benefit, he would be for it. Councilmember Holden also questioned if approving TIF on a first-come-first-serve basis is in the best interest of the City. Ms. Kvilvang commented that the City could move forward with this TIF without a huge impact until the TCAAP property begins to be developed and other TIF requests are presented. 2.13 Review and Discuss I-694 Municipal Consent Public Works Director Maurer explained that based on comments from the Council, he reworked the conditions related to the Municipal Consent request. Mayor Harpstcad asked if Bolton&Menk had reviewed this.