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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes September 12, 2012 Discussion: Council Member Paar questioned the fund availability. Director Jeziorski stated that the Storm Fund would be utilized and that funding was available for this project. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. 4. Business Development Prospect Administrator Larson stated that he had been in contact with a business that would be interested in a commercial site of 2 -3 acres for an 11,000 square foot building allowing for future expansion to 30,000 square feet. The business stated that a neighboring community had offered a free building site for the business; however, this had yet to be confirmed. Administrator Larson stated that the City does not have property available within their new development along Commerce Drive unless two lots were utilized. Administrator Larson brought this discussion before Council to ascertain whether Council desired to offer Tax Increment Financing or other incentives to attract the business to Centerville. A potential site was discussed; however, soil borings would need to be completed to determine whether the site is viable and the site is currently not owned by the City. Consensus of the Council was to have the Administrator continue discussions with the current land owner and the potential business owner; however, support for tax increment financing would be limited to about 8 years. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES Administrator Larson reported that the Anoka County Parks and Recreation Department desires to purchase a vacated business which contains Indian burial mounds. Lengthy discussion was had regarding the property becoming public property and being removed from the tax rolls. However, the County is willing to provide the City with an easement for an entrance monument and a one -time payment in -lieu of removing the property from the tax roll. Consensus of the Council was not to support the proposal by Anoka County for this purchase. Administrator Larson reported that the City would begin cleanup efforts regarding the property in the downtown area shortly. A contractor, Building Official Palzer, Police Department and Attorney Glaser will all be on hand. Mayor Wilharber reported that on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 the Anoka County Commissioners had held a meeting at Centerville and he was on hand to greet them and to learn that they will be decreasing their levy for 2013. Mayor Wilharber reported that the County will be holding a meeting to discuss reconstruction of Centerville Road Page 5 of 7 5