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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, November 17, 2008 Page 12 Mayor Klausing concurred, noting the conversation needed to consider parking versus storage. Mr. Trudgeon noted that the City had several challenges that needed to be addressed. Councilmember Roe suggested that staff research information from peer communities (i.e., Mounds View and Shoreview). Councilmember Roe, citing the Lovell case, opined that the City needed to have additional enforcement tools or processes available to provide more authority to address businesses operating from residences; and to avoid re- peat offenses. . Pust moved, Roe seconded, continuation of the Neighborhood Enhance- ment Program in 2009; and authorizing staff to hire a seasonal intern to assist with code enforcement activities and the Neighborhood Enhance- ment Program in 2009. Roll Call Ayes: Pust; Willmus; Roe; Ihlan; and Klausing. Nays: None. Councilmember Pust advised that she would convey the City Council's support to the HRA Board at their upcoming meeting. b. Twin Lakes Infrastructure Report Community Development Director Patrick Trudgeon highlighted the staff report related to Twin Lakes infrastructure design; receipt of the State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) grant fund to assist in construction of a portion of the Twin Lakes AUAR Subarea I infrastructure; timing for the proposed Phase I construc- tion; and potential funding sources. Mr. Trudgeon noted that City Engineer Debra Bloom and Public Works Director Duane Schwartz were present to address any design questions from the City Council. Discussion included use of Centre Point Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District #1 funds in the interim until developer contributions were re- ceived; acquisition of necessary rights-of--way for infrastructure; ongoing cooperation with property owners for preliminary design work; the City`s need to serve as the Master Developer and facilitate infrastructure im- provements; favorable bidding atmosphere since construction firms were looking for work; and advantages for future developer interest with a por- tion of the infrastructure in place.