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City Council Minutes <br /> June 3, 2014 <br /> Page 8 of 9 <br /> ARTICLE 2 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATING <br /> AND KEEPING OF DOGS. COUNCIL MEMBER GARDNER SECONDED <br /> THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. <br /> 10.4 TIF Request for Trailside Estates <br /> The City Clerk stated that the Design Review Team met with the <br /> developers who are requesting TIF for an affordable housing project at the <br /> Trailside Estates Development. She explained that the developers <br /> discussed a concept for the project that consisted of affordable housing, a <br /> storage building and the possibility of a small assisted living complex <br /> mixed in with the housing. The Council discussed whether there is a need <br /> for affordable housing in the City. This information may be revealed in a <br /> housing study being completed by Crow Wing County. The Clerk <br /> reminded the Council that they previously authorized staff to work with the <br /> developer to begin the TIF application process, but the developer has <br /> since asked the Council to consider if there is a need for affordable <br /> housing in the City and whether they are truly open to a TIF housing <br /> project. <br /> Council Member Pederson stated he would not support tax increment <br /> financing for a residential housing development. It was the consensus of <br /> the Council that there is not a need for affordable housing in the City at <br /> this time and that they would not support tax increment for the proposed <br /> development. <br /> COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD MOVED NOT TO SUPPORT TAX <br /> INCREMENT FINANCING FOR A RESIDENTIAL HOUSING <br /> DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY. COUNCIL MEMBER PEDERSON <br /> SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. <br /> 10.5. Utility Billing Clerk Resignation <br /> The Clerk informed the Council that JoAnn Tuil has submitted her <br /> resignation as Utility Billing Clerk effective June 27th <br /> The Clerk stated that the Personnel Committee will be meeting to discuss <br /> possible restructuring of the position and will have a request for the <br /> Council to begin the hiring process at the July Council meeting. <br /> The Council acknowledged JoAnn Tuils letter of resignation. <br /> 11. Other Business <br />