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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 $154,000 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 />