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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, April 24, 1989 Page 3 , TIF DIST. (Cont'd) Casserly recommended Council consider creating two separate TIF Districts in conjunction with the establishment of the project areas. He advised that he anticipates development taking place in the very near future in one of the districts. Casserly explained one district would be an Economic Development District which would include only two parcels; Edgewater Estates Townhomes and Continental Development Apartments, along Old Highway 10. Planner Bergly noted the townhouse currently under construction would not be included. He outlined the type of increments that could be captured in this district. Casserly also recommended a Redevelopment TIF District be established in the area of which encompasses all the parcels identified in the original Planning Commission Study area; this would provide the city with full ability to accomplish land acquisition, provide amenities and provide controls the city would impose on this area. He advised the area would include approximately 30 parcels of land under several separate owners. Councilmember Malone questioned if the Vaughn property would be included, and also if the district needs to be contiguous; he suggested the Indykiewicz property be included. . Casserly outlined the area included and advised the district does not need to be contiguous, however, it is helpful in order to qualify the parcels. He stated if the district is not contiguous it must qualify on its own merits; he was of the opinion this area would qualify as a Redevelopment TIF district. Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald, that the Financial Consultant and Planner be directed to create two Tax Increment Financing Districts, the first being an Economic Development District to include the properties identified in discussion along Old Highway 10, and the second district being a Redevelopment District, to cover the entire Study Area at the intersection of Highways I-694/35W including the properties identified in discussion by the consultants and the property located at the SE intersection of Highways 96 and 35W. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) MISC; PENDING LEGISLATION Councilmember Mahowald reported he has spoken to Arden Hills State Representative Tony Bennett regarding current legislation which pertains to TIF. Mahowald advised that Bennett indicated there may be additional restrictions imposed this year relative to the use of TIF. . Casserly advised he will be closely monitoring the bills proposed; he suggested Council may need to move expediently to set the framework for TIF. DELINQUENT UTIL. ACCOUNT; PEERCO Council was referred to a memorandum from the Clerk Administrator dated 4-20-89, relative to the delinquent utility accounts for Peerco properties. Berger recommended Council consider implementation of Ordinance No. 258, which provides for water service shut-off after two consecutive quarter charges remain unpaid. He reviewed the unpaid 1987 and 1988 total taxes and assessments plus penalties. Acting Attorney Filla advised the Ordinance is comprehensive and it would take approximately 60 days to complete the process as outlined in the Ordinance. Hansen moved, seconded by Malone, that Ordinance No. 258 be implemented and staff be directed to send the appropriate notification to Peerco Realty, indicating the utility amounts unpaid and outlining the options available for rectifying the matter prior to discontinuance of water service. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) . Councilmember Mahowald questioned if there was a method for decertification of the 1987 unpaid utilities. Attorney Filla advised that after certification to the tax rolls the penalty accumulations cease and the remedy is to collect taxes; he suggested Council consider urging Ramsey County to COmmence a tax foreclosure proceeding on this property.