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Chairperson Strommen noted there is a lot of discussion regarding whether growth will continue <br />at the current pace, or whether the rates will change that. She stressed the need for the City to <br />watch the trends as they continue to proceed with projects. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Mayor Gamec, to recommend that the City <br />Council adopt the resolution authorizing the issuance and awarding the sale of $745,000 General <br />Obligation Equipment Certificates of 2005. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Strommen, Councilmember Elvig and Mayor Gamec. <br />Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Olson. <br /> <br />Case #5: <br /> <br />Authorizing Issuance and Awarding the Sale of $1,035,000 General <br />Obligation Taxable Tax Increment Refunding Bonds of 2006 <br /> <br />Finance Officer Lund reviewed that on October 25, 2005, the Council approved the acquisition <br />of 14165 Ramsey Boulevard, known as B & A Cylinder. Funding for the property would be <br />through the issuance of Tax Increment bonds, which would be paid back with the increment <br />generated in Tax Increment Financing District No. I. This is a bond sale that was locked in <br />yesterday. <br /> <br />Mr. Donna advised the $1,035,000 General Obligation Taxable Tax Increment Bonds, Series <br />2006A have been structured to be funded by tax increment revenues through the year 2011 at an <br />average interest rate of 5.05% (taxable). <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig asked if there are any concems from buyers of if these bonds are still <br />moving fairly quickly. <br /> <br />Mr. Donna replied this time period of January and into February is a fantastic time to be in the <br />market issuing bonds, as the demand far exceeds the supply. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Mayor Gamec, to recommend that the City <br />Council adopt the resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $1,035,000 General Obligation <br />Taxable Tax Increment Bonds. <br /> <br />Motion carded. Voting Yes: Chairperson Strommen, Councilmember Elvig and Mayor Gamec. <br />Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Olson. <br /> <br />Further discussion: Mayor Gamec asked if the back portion of this property will be sold or if it <br />will be vacant. City Administrator Norman replied originally some of the land was to be <br />protected for Public Works, however, it was determined that there would not be enough land <br />available even if the City controlled the property to the east. <br /> <br />Finance Committee / December 13, 2005 <br /> Page 4 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />