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Mayor LeTourneau provided an opportunity for someone from the business to provide information. Toby Fuerst, CFO Delta ModTech, provided background information on the company noting that the company has been in business for over 40 years and designs equipment that manufactures many things used on a daily basis. He stated that there has been steady growth throughout the past 40 years and is now at 125 employees and has maximized what can be done at their existing location. He stated that Ramsey was an attractive location and the City was responsive to their questions. He stated that they are excited about the opportunity and have long-term plans to keep the business running and growing. Councilmember Musgrove asked if this would bring the Coon Rapids employees to Ramsey or whether this would be a second location. Mr. Fuerst replied that they would bring all the employees to Ramsey in one building that would create more efficiency and a continued opportunity for growth. Councilmember Kuzma stated that the EDA reviewed this project and are in support. He stated that this business would be relocating to Ramsey, building a large facility and would bring additional jobs to the community. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to Adopt Resolution #19-116 Calling for a Public Hearing by the City Council on the Proposed Adoption of a Modification to the Development Program for Development District No. 1 and the Proposed Establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 17: Delta ModTech Therein and the Adoption of the Tax Increment Financing Plan Therefore. Further discussion: Councilmember Heinrich referenced the nine years the TIF District would function and asked if that is because the business only anticipates needing that financing for nine years. Community Development Director Gladhill explained that this would be an economic development TIF district and therefore the maximum amount of time allowed by statute would be nine years. Councilmember Musgrove stated that she does not see the district area for number 17 and asked for additional details. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that the plat is shown on the screen and stated that the TIF district would follow the parcel boundary for Lot 1, Block 1. City Administrator Ulrich commented that the nine years is the maximum length of time, but the district could expire prior to that time. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Kuzma, Riley, Heinrich, and Musgrove. Voting No: None. 7.05: Adopt Resolution #19-117 Hiring a Patrol Officer Administrative Services Director Lasher reviewed the staff report and recommendation to hire Mr. Jordan England as the Police Department's newest Patrol Officer effective on or near June 5, 2019, at step 1 of the 2019 pay scale. City Council/May 14,2019 Page 8 of 12