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City of Centerville <br />Council Meeting Minutes <br />October 9, 2019 <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding the commercial component on the lower level, not looking <br />“cookie-cutter” apartments of the 60’s-70’s, population levels of 5,000 for funding through <br />the state government for infrastructure and roadways, 11 units being affordable rather than <br />subsidized, marketing to seniors, millennials or etc. Administrator Statz stated that the <br />difference in affordable rent is approximately $600/month. <br /> <br />Ms. DuFault stated that she lives across the street from the development, if this were you <br />how is this advantageous to have across the street from me. If you were me, how is this in <br />my best interest, where is the green space and parking lot and it is a very small lot. If in <br />10 years from now, you drive past it, would you find this development something to be <br />proud of? She questioned the retail plan and whether they have indicated what would go <br />there. She stated that what was brought up at the Planning & Zoning Commission was <br />taxes are too high and people don’t move here for the taxes they move here for the schools <br />and small town feel and safety. Is there something in the works or is it the zoning or just <br />the space. Mayor Paar stated that because nothing has been approved, Trident has not <br />secured a business for the space. He stated that previous discussions included a bakery or <br />coffee shop as suggestions. He again stated that a vote would not be taking place this <br />evening, that this public hearing to obtain public input and provide information to the <br />public. <br /> <br />Mayor Paar stated that of the Council Members he is the one that lives closest to this <br />development as he lives one (1) block off of Centerville Road and he believed that it would <br />not affect the value of his home and that he desired this type of development. He stated <br />that the difficult part of the proposal is the TIF component. <br /> <br />Council Member Koski said whatever goes there is supposed to help improve property <br />values around the project and if we do not accomplish that we are defeating the purpose of <br />the project. He explained that the City is not paying for this project but in a way yes the <br />City is. The developer, Anoka County, School District and other taxing authorities are <br />paying property taxes that are going to be utilized to reimburse the developer for costs <br />associated with the project yet every taxpayer will be paying their fair share of the taxes <br />that will assist the residents in receiving their services rather than the developer paying his <br />fair share for those services for 20 years. He stated that he also has a concern about the <br />property values of homes near the project area. <br /> <br />Mayor Paar stated that our City expenses and the schools expenses are going to increase <br />just due to homes being constructed in Lino Lakes with those children attend the Centennial <br />School District and automobiles driving through our town with the wear and tear on our <br />infrastructure. <br /> <br />Council Member Koski stated that there are three (3) other residential developments <br />happening within the City and none of those developers requested TIF. He questioned why <br />these developers can construct homes, not request assistance and should involve public <br />input. Mayor Paar stated that this is one large building all at one time and the other <br />developments are a home at a time. <br /> <br />Page 8 of 16 <br /> <br /> <br />