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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, August 29, 1988 Page 4 REND'G PLANT (Cont'd) Hansen moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Council authorize the expenditure of $2,500 for Attorney Lynden to draft an odor ordinance and utilize expertise of consultants he deems necessary. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) . Council was of the consensus a Land Use Plan may not be necessary and in the event it would be deemed necessary the Planning Consultant should be authorized to utilize resources and expertise of other consultants as needed. PLANNING STUDY; I-694/I-35W Council was referred to a memorandum from the Clerk Administrator Berger dated 8-26-88 and Planner Bergly's report dated 8-25-88 relative to the Land Study N.E. intersection of I-694/I-35W. recommendations at the Dennis Probst, Chairman of the Planning Commission Task Force, was present and reviewed the objectives and recommendations submitted to Council at their Regular Meeting held 7-11-88. He requested Council consideration and action relative to the recommendations outlined in the Clerk Administrator's memorandum, as follows: . -Council direct staff and the Planning Commission to initiate the Rezoning of the Round Lake Site in order to insure the type of development that is compatible to what has occured in the past and consistent with the community's vision for the future. -Council direct staff to evaluate various financial scenarios and outcomes including market values of potential development; the City's potential risk in public participation, TIF, Bonding for debt and other methods for financing public improvements. -Council participate in a worksession with staff, Planning Commission Task Force, and a financial consultant in order to evaluate alternatives and determine a course of action. Clerk Administrator Berger referred Council to a report from James Casserly, Financial Consultant, which illustrates the amount of major public improvements that can be supported by each I million dollars of tax increment. The report also showed how the City can minimize its risk factor in the development. Berger suggested that Casserly be invited to attend a future Council meeting to discuss the financial services he could provide in conjunction with the Round Lake development. Berger recommended the Village should proceed very carefully and conservatively; initiation of the rezoning and the staff continuing to evaluate the financial senarios would provide a good overview as to which direction to pursue. There was discussion relative to the pros and cons of actively pursuing development in this area, the feasibility of development at this location; the legality of imposing a moritorium for a short time period, and establishing a Community Development Committee. . Winiecki moved, seconded by Sather, that Council initiate the Rezoning of the entire parcel of land outlined in the Land Use Study of the N.E. quadrant of I-694/I-35W and begin establishment of an economic development district. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Mayor Woodburn suggested if Planner Bergly had any further recommendations relative to the Rezoning he should forward them to Council at a future date. Winiecki moved, seconded by Peck, that Council establish a Community Development Commission, including but not limited to members of the staff, planning commission task force, Treasurer Green, and other persons who could lend expertise to the commission, either by appointment or volunteer, and, further, that Mr. Casserly be present to outline recommendations for the types of financing available. Motion carried. (Winiecki, Peck, Hansen and Sather voting in favor; Woodburn opposed) (4-1) Council questioned if the Committee should be comprised at this time. Winiecki clarified the intent of the motion was not to initiate the commission work, only to inform persons who would be interested and involved of the recommendations and alternatives. She commented it could be in a special worksession with Council present. I There was discussion relative to inviting Casserly and other financial consultants to a future meeting.