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Further discussion: A representative of the developer stated there had been a considerable amount of discussion as to why they were at the point they were at. He stated they had tried to find innovative solutions for the site and they wanted the ability to discuss the options with staff. Councilmember Dehen asked why the City was making exceptions for this development when those exceptions had not been made in the past. He stated he wanted the rules to be the same for everyone. Public Works Director Olson believed it was reasonable to accept the property that would generate any demand. Councilmember Wise stated the City could not have one ordinance that covered everything and there would be exceptions that would need to be made. Councilmember Elvig stated he was for the project, but these exceptions were subsidies and at what point is too much. He stated the developer had not shown a pro -forma as to why they need the subsidy and why the development would not work without it. He stated he did not want to sit on more land in that area and he wanted to make sure the land was worth something that could be sold in the future. He stated he did not want any subsidy on the remaining property in the area either once the rest of the property was developed. Councilmember Jeffrey stated this was a project that rounded out a good community and it was a catalyst for the community. Public Works Director Olson noted April 12 would be the public hearing date with April 26 being the deadline of the development agreement or it would delay the project for another year. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Look, Wise, Dehen, Elvig, Jeffrey, and McGlone. Voting No: None. Motion by Councilmember Wise, seconded by Councilmember Look, to approve the feasibility study for the infrastructure improvements associated with the Legacy Christian Academy project, and order the project by authorizing Staff to issue an RFP for design services contingent upon the Developer agreeing to pay the cost for these additional design services at a cost not to exceed $106,000. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Wise, Look, Dehen, Elvig, Jeffrey, and McGlone. Voting No: None. City Attorney Goodrich recommended item 7.07 be moved to the end of the Council agenda as it would be a closed session. 7.08: Consider Purchase of Real Property Having Anoka County PIN 28 32 - 25 - 43 - 0007 City Attorney Goodrich noted he had no communication from the seller so no action was required. 7.09: Adopt Interfund Loan Agreements for TIF Districts 1, 2, and 14 Deputy City Administrator Nelson reviewed the staff report. Motion by Councilmember Wise, seconded by Councilmember Look, to adopt Resolution #10- 12 -272 Approving the Terms of $1,300,000 Interfund Loan in Connection with Tax Increment Financing District No. 1, and Adopt Resolution #10 -12 -273 Approving the Terms of an Internal City Council / December 14, 2010 Page 16 of 19