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dollars into the fund balance, not to lower the levy. Development Manager Lazan advised that the purchase agreements in place today will result in a net positive cash flow. Commissioner Elvig stated his concern in saying the HRA is cash flowing because it only provides a "snapshot in time" depending on what is incentivized and real costs. He stated the HRA wanted an aggressive payback because it was using public funds and had been a unanimous decision to do that. He agreed that long -term cash flow is the key factor. Commissioner Ramsey stated the HRA has a plan to incentivize and that is $8 million of TIF, so it should not come from these funds. Chairperson McGlone stated when the County idea came forward to the EDA, the County had a program to spend Ramsey's money. He stated he is not in favor of using money that was taxed to Ramsey residents for the purpose proposed by the County. HRA Executive Director Ulrich stated staff will schedule the HRA levy, as discussed, for the September 11, 2012 Council meeting. It was the consensus of the HRA to approve a preliminary budget with the understanding that a revised final levy will be considered in December of 2012 based upon an approved Anoka County HRA Board approved action. 2.02: Discuss Sign Package and Design Framework Modifications Landform Project Principal and Planner Lindahl described modifications to The COR Design Framework and Master Sign Package, noting it is a living document and expected to be "tweaked," as needed. Development Manager Lazan explained how staff prepared the Master Sign Package as a developer driven process and then involved Development Services Manager Gladhill. He noted the three lots that are closing are asking about signage so the HRA needs to revisit those issues. He presented the overall Signage Plan, noting the location of community signs (COR signs with limited tenant information); gateway signs; and, interior informational signage/kiosks. He displayed a graphic of the proposed private development individual tenant signage and requested direction on the concept of clustering signage at shared drive entrances. Development Services Manager Gladhill stated he would prefer doing as much with internal staff as possible for text amendments. He noted this discussion centers on design concepts. Commissioner Elvig supported keeping the Framework as open and simplistic as possible. He suggested a skeletal system that is strong, coordinated, architecturally based, and good looking. In addition, signage should be easy to turn over and snow removal needs to be addressed to assure signage can be seen during winter weather conditions. Development Manager Lazan stated the Sunwood Drive sign will be paid entirely by the three tenants. The gateway sign at other locations could be COR themed so those dollars may need to Housing and Redevelopment Authority / September 4, 2012 Page 5 of 9