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a policy in place since the early 1980's requesting that cities place setbacks from the center line of County roads at a distance of 100 feet. The County has been reviewing the practicality of this policy and will be modifying their policy in May. Mr. Jankowski suggested Council table this issue until the County has completed their modification. Ben Deemer, Planning Commissioner, suggested that if this case is tabled, it's encouraging the County to take more right-of-way from the City. He felt that the City Engineer should look out for the City, not the County. Councilmember Zimmerman felt that the City should work with the County to determine what is best for the general public. Motion by Councilmember Hardin and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to direct Staff to work with Anoka County and bring the proposal back to City Council after the County .establishes its future setback policy. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Hardin, Zimmerman and Peterson. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Gilbertson and Councilmember Beyer. Case g9: Proposed Creation of Tax Increment Financing District City Administrator Schroeder stated that the City of Ramsey has received a request from Anoka Electric Cooperative (AEC) for the extension of City services to their new facility to be constructed at the comer of County Road #116 and Ramsey Boulevard N.W. In an effort tO fund these utility improvements in the most economical fashion, the City is reviewing the possibility of creating a new Tax Increment Financing District. The total cost to develop a new district would be approximately $4,500, a quote received from Wilson Development Services. Staff believes that the majority of this work may be completed in- house and so the final cost may be somewhat reduced. Motion by Councilmember Hardin and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman authorizing expending up to $4,500 for consultant services with regard to creating a new Tax Increment Financing District. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Hardin, Zimmerman and Peterson. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Gilbertson and Councilmember Beyer. Motion by Councilmember Hardin and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to adopt Resolution #94-04-078 authorizing the City to enter into a contract with Wilson Development Services in an amount not to exceed $4,500 for the proposed Tax Increment Financing District. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Hardin, Zimmerman and Peterson. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Gilbertson and CouncilmemberBeyer. Case #10: Report from Finance Committee 1) Presentation of Facilities Study: City Administrator Schroeder reported that Council had hired the firm of Boarman Kroos Phister Rudin & Associates (BKPR) to conduct a space need analysis for Public Works, Police and Fire facilities. Mr. David Kroos of BKPR was at the Finance Committee meeting and presented the Committee with an update. He stated that Council will be discussing the options further and that the issue will be on a future budget agenda. City Council/April 26, 1994 Page 8 of II