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