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City of Centerville <br />City Council Meeting Minutes <br />April 10, 2024 <br /> <br />IV. APPOINTMENT/PRESENTATION/PUBLIC COMMENT <br /> <br />Mrs. Nancy Golden, 1654 Lakeland Circle, introduced herself stating that she had been a resident since <br />1998 and desired to speak regarding the proposed traffic study for the LaLonde Development Apartment <br />Complex. She wanted to know if this was when she should speak or when the item was addressed later <br />in the evening. <br /> <br />Mayor Love stated that the item was not for a public hearing, and they would not be taking public comment <br />on the item at that time, but now would be the opportunity to speak. <br /> <br />She stated that she and her husband moved to Centerville due to the “small town feel”, proximity of the <br />lakes and the ability to see the stars. She stated that she knew that property taxes were high and throughout <br />the entire longevity of their living experience in Centerville, they had been told that businesses were <br />needed and that they would offset the tax burden on residents. She also stated that Amazon was now in <br />town along with Kwik Trip and her taxes have not decreased but her house value has. She asked who <br />would be receiving a benefit from the proposed LaLonde Development when the developers would be <br />receiving TIF for a period of 15 years or $2.5 million dollars. She felt that the City would not be benefiting <br />from it as they would not be receiving tax revenue from it. She stated that she would not be getting any <br />tax reduction from it, and would not experience that spread. She also felt that the City’s resources would <br />be spread even thinner. She stated that most property owners in Centerville were dual income households <br />and quoted a recent top headline in USA Today stated that the inflation rate continues to rise, grocery <br />prices were up 24% in last two years and gas prices, according to WCCO, were predicted to be $4 per <br />gallon by summertime in Minnesota. She stated that health care prices have skyrocketing, as she is very <br />aware of, as it is a large burden on them as she has a child that has health issues and that their out-of- <br />pocket expenses have doubled in the past year. She stated that the market was down today. She also <br />stated that does not seem to be any relief in sight. She believes that families are fatigued, and what’s in it <br />for Centerville. She stated that it seemed that the City was just taking the first offer on some pretty <br />valuable land, that she would love to have the property up on the hill and that it seems we are selling out <br />to the first bidder. She also stated that she does not feel that this is right with the taxes that all residents <br />pay. <br /> <br />Mayor Love thanked Mrs. Golden for her comments and stated that the Council could not enter into <br />conversations with the individuals speaking so they would just be listening to their comments. <br /> <br />Mr. Gary Reimers, 1658 Lakeland Circle, introduced himself stating he has lived in Centerville for <br />approximately 25 years, he stated that most individuals here this evening were concerned with the <br />proposed development and thanked Mr. Statz for addressing his letter and promptly. He stated that Mr. <br />Statz addressed the negatives within his letter and wished that the positives would/could be addressed and <br />how this development would improve things for his family and others in the community. Mr. Reimers <br />thanked Council for their time. <br /> <br />Mayor Love thanked Mr. Reimers for his comments. <br /> <br />V. PUBLIC HEARING <br /> <br />1. MS4/SWPPP Annual Public Input Meeting <br /> <br />Page 2 of 7 <br /> <br /> <br />