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said, the City is not obligated to support the applications, nor provide a local match. Without assistance, it is unlikely that the project will move forward, and most development projects proposed will have little success moving forward. Councilmember Heinrich asked for details on the Anoka County Housing Redevelopment Authority (ACHRA) funds and how they could be used. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that those funds can be used for a wide variety of uses and provided background information on the fund. He also provided background information on how the City has used the fund in the past. Councilmember Riley referenced the comment by staff that perhaps the developer pays the engineering and design costs of $74,048 with the City paying the remaining balance of approximately $42,294. He noted that he could possibly support that option. Councilmember Kuzma asked if the Council could commit tonight without committing to the cost -share. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that the intention was that if the City moves forward, it would not be committing City funds but would instead request the ACHRA funds for the City portion of the match, should that be necessary. Councilmember Shryock referenced the typical lot sale estimate and the estimated per lot development costs projected. She stated that if the grants are received, the local match about of about $116,000 could be split between 12 lots to equate $9,600 per lot. She stated that she does not have a problem with the City funding a portion of the match cost -share but would like to see the County and perhaps the State partner as well because of the proximity to the Mississippi River. She noted that she also prefers 12 lots over 14 lots. Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to Adopt Resolution #19-101 Authorizing Application for the Tax Base Revitalization Account and Adopt Resolution #19-102 Authorizing the Application and Committing Local Match for the Minnesota Depailment of Employment and Economic Development Contamination Cleanup Grant. Further discussion: Councilmember Riley asked if the motion would include the City funding the whole local match. Councilmember Musgrove stated that she would support the developer paying a portion of the cost -share and the City using ACHRA funds. Councilmember Musgrove stated that it was her understanding that this action is allowing the grant process to move forward. Community Development Director Gladhill confirmed that the resolutions authorize application to the two grant applications, which indicate the local match amount. He explained that the final mechanics can be worked out as part of the application. He stated that if the project were to be awarded, the grant agreement would come back for approval with the local match dollars identified. Councilmember Riley stated that he would not support the motion as stated. Councilmember Shryock stated that she agrees with Councilmember Riley and would like to see mention of the ACHRA funds being used if that is the intention. She believed that the funds should be identified from the beginning. Mayor LeTourneau asked if there is still flexibility to City Council / April 23, 2019 Page 6 of 12