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City Council Minutes <br />May 6, 2014 <br />Page 6 of 8 <br />-------------------------- <br />The Council acknowledged Jean Clark's resignation from the Library <br />Board. <br />COUNCIL MEMBER GARDNER MOVED TO APPOINT MELISSA <br />BIRCH TO THE LIBRARY BOARD WITH HER TERM EXPIRING <br />DECEMBER 31, 2016. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON SECONDED <br />THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. <br />10.2. TIF Request — Trailside Estates <br />Brad Person, attorney, and Eric Johnson, developer approached the <br />Council. Mr. Person stated that the developer is looking at ways to <br />economically develop the Trailside Estates property. He explained that it <br />costs about $180,000 to 190,000 to build a home. If the developer could <br />be assured that the house would cost $150,000, they could start the <br />project now rather than waiting for a few years. Mr. Person acknowledged <br />the fact that the City has contributed about $164,000 in WAC and SAC <br />connection fees. The developer questioned the Council whether they <br />would consider a housing development TIF project. <br />Council Member Sjoblad questioned whether the lots would remain the <br />same size. Eric Johnson stated that the plan is to double the lot sizes from <br />the current size. Tom Johnson, father of the developer, stated that there is <br />a need for affordable housing. He noted that if TIF is granted, the district <br />must be built out in five years which would be a benefit to the City. Council <br />Member Sjoblad noted that he would rather see a mix of housing in the <br />development rather than all homes at one price. He would like to see <br />some higher priced homes mixed in with the affordable housing. Mayor <br />Adams suggested giving up the $164,000 in place of TIF. <br />The Council was assured by the attorney that it would not be making a <br />commitment to TIF by allowing them to proceed with the application <br />process. He further noted that the applicant would be responsible for costs <br />associated with the TIF application. <br />COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD MOVED TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO <br />WORK WITH THE DEVELOPER TO BEGIN THE TIF APPLICATION <br />PROCESS. COUNCIL MEMBER GARDNER SECONDED THE MOTION. <br />THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. <br />10.3. Park Commission Ordinance <br />