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/~(~p~ ,~ '` ~ .~--` C~ # My framework for Twin Lakes Redevelopment: If the project is to go forward it needs to stand on its own. However with that said the city should use any reasonable tools to encourage the development, but not be in the business of loaning money, or acting as a developer. This development needs to have economic viability using the following criteria: The current pay as you go TZF Policy will not change. I will not support the spreading fiscal disparities out side the district. I will not the use of General Gbligation bonds to make this happen. The only exception being a portion of the roadways, I believe a portion of the roads have a community wide value and thus can be justified as being a part of the overall community infrastructure. I will support the use of TIF Revenue Bonds to make the project happen. I will support the use of special assessments to get the project done. I would look at the use of a reduced contingency fund, however the amount of the _ F~~'~ reduction needs to be very small, a maximum of 1%. ~ `~~-- Because of the size of the project, I would look at reduction in City Administrative Fees, but only after a review of the cost the city will incur as result of this project. I would support approaching the state regarding funding for the off site improvements to the C exit off of 35 W. I would Look at the use of a hazardous substance sub district , but I would only use revenue bonds to support it. I would not support the use of any city funds as loans to the project, with the idea these loans will be repaid from the inflationary increase occurring in future years. I would support the obtaining of Environmental Remediation Grants. With that said, I still believe the design needs improvement, there is not sense of place and the pedestrian friendly component is not strong enough. I also would like to see a housing component with many housing choices. With ranges of housing types and prices.