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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
SPECIAL
OCTOBER 24, 1990
1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Kuchera, Mayer, McKnight, Sprute, Galler.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Administrator Thompson.
2. The purpose of the meeting was to:
a. hold a public hearing on Economic Development TIF District No.2;
b. Space Needs referendum; and
c. Council compensation.
3. Mayor Kuchera opened the public hearing to consider establishing Economic Develop-
ment District No.2. The Economic Development Director presented an overview of the
project, noting that the district would be located on Lot 2, Block 2, Farmington
Industrial Park and the project would consist of a 9,000 square foot manufacturing
facility. Mr. Henricks indicated the plan would provide for TIF financing for 10
years (8 increments) and noted the project would not be possible without TIF.
Jeff Thelen and Project Manager Rich Volovsek reviewed the proposed plan. Administrator
Thompson noted that the TIF plan included a statement that Option "A" would be utilized
which meant the project Fiscal Disparities Contribution would be absorbed by the
General taxes. Also, the project would penalize the City $3000 - $3500 in LGA. Ad-
ministrator Thompson added that the total impact on property taxes would be minimal.
HRA Director Henricks noted the plan and resolutions had been reviewed by Attorney
Grannis and HRA Attorney Darflinger.
MOTION by Galler, second by Kuchera to close the public hearing.
4. Councilmember Sprute noted that the project was a tremendous opportunity for the
future of Farmington and the Industrial Park and that it was accomplished through the
efforts of the Farmington HRA and City Council. Councilmember Sprute also noted that
it was noteworthy that the first occupant in the Industrial Park was a Farmington
businessman. Mayor Kuchera echoed Councilmember Sprute's sentiments. MOTION by
McKnight, second by Mayer to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R79-90 approving the Tax Increment
Financing Plan and Tax Increment Financing for HRA Development District No.2. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
5. The Council next discussed the upcoming City referendum and noted that recent
news articles had not divulged all the financial information and was concerned the
public was not receiving all the information. Councilmember Sprute stated that he
did not want to see the City criticized for withholding information. Discussion
followed regarding methods of informing the public. MOTION by Sprute, second by Mayer
to direct staff to place an ad in the Farmington Independent explaining the referendum
and specifically noting the impact on residential property taxes and utility bills
and addressing the transfer of the property from the HRA to the City. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED .
6. The Council next considered Councilmember compensation. Councilmember Sprute
stated he wished to discuss this matter in the event there were concerns that would
need further research before the next meeting. Administrator Thompson presented a
survey of council compensation for Group VI cities in the Stanton report. Council..
member Galler statec the report showed tbat, if anything, the Mayor's salary should
be increased. Mayor Kuchera stated that he was not in favor of an increase in the
Mayor's salary. Councilmember Mayer stated that the Council should not just look
at the present, but also that Farmington was growing and that additional meetings
would become the norm. Councilmember Sprute stated that if the Council was not
unanimous in favoring the proposal, the matter should be dropped. Mayor Kuchera
stated he was opposed. No further action was taken.
7. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight to adjourn at 8:45 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Larry Thompson
City Administrator
Approved
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