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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, August 14, 1989 Page 6 TIF POLICY STATEMENT & LETTER AGREEMENT Council was referred to a report from the Clerk Administrator dated 8-4-89, relative to the policy statement for administrative costs and letter of agreement for TIF' applicants . James Casserly, Financial Consultant, was present and explained the documents are standard and represent an effort on behalf of the city to recover a portion of the costs relating to requests for tax increment assistance. He suggested Council determine the amount of initial deposit that will be required from a developer and offered the sum of $5,000.00 due to the size of projects proposed at this time. Casserly advised that Council may request a lesser sum for smaller scale development projects. Councilmember Mahowald suggested a prOVls~on be made in the policy statement for Council to determine the amount of initial deposit. Growe moved, seconded by Mahowald, that Council approve the Policy Statement as amended as follows under Section V, Subdivision A: " The initial deposition amount shall be the sum of $5,000.00 unless otherwise determined by Council.", and Letter of Agreement as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) SELECTION PROCESS PUBLIC WKS. SUPER. Council discussed the selection process for the Public Works Supervisor position and interview schedule. Council concurred on the following: . 1. Five candidates will be interviewed for a period of one-half hour each, beginning at 4:30 p.m., at the Council Worksession held 8-21-89. 2. The Clerk Administrator will notify the candidates, schedule interview times and prepare a questionnaire for the interview process. HAMLINE AVE. ODOR UPDATE Clerk Administrator Berger reported on the methods taken to alleviate the sewer odor problem on Hamline Avenue. He noted that no further complaints have been received. Council reviewed the memorandum from Engineer Terry Maurer dated 8-9-89. DISC; TRAMMELL CROW CONTRACT Financial Consultant James Casserly reported to Council on contract discussions with the firm of Trammell Crow relative to development of the Round Lake District. Casserly outlined several negotiation strategies for Council consideration in regards to development of the district. No action taken on this matter. COUNCIL COMMENTS: BUDGET WORKSESSIONS Council concurred to schedule a budget worksession on September 5, 1989, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and determine any future dates at the 8-21-89 regular Council worksession. . STREET LIGHT REQUEST Councilmember Mahowald suggested staff respond to the letter from Mr. Flanagan relative to procedures for requesting street lights. NEWSLETTER; SUMMARIZE INFORMATION Councilmember Mahowald requested the Clerk Administrator summarize in a cover letter the information contained in the weekly newsletter packet.