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<br />5:12: Adopt Resolution #23-182 Accepting Pavement Evaluation Services Proposal for Bowers <br />Drive as part of Improvement Project #24-07 <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Woestehoff, Musgrove, Howell, <br />Olson, Riley, and Specht. Voting No: None. <br />6. PUBLIC HEARING <br /> <br />None. <br />7. COUNCIL BUSINESS <br />7.01: Adopt Resolution #23-174 Resolution Approving Preliminary Term Sheet for <br />Presbyterian Homes Housing Project; Haviland Fields <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan reviewed the Staff report in regard to the preliminary <br />term sheet for the Presbyterian Homes project. He shared the recommendation from the EDA to <br />approve the term sheet and insert a cap on the number of affordable units at 20%. He noted that <br />this language is not increased in the terms per the suggestion of legal counsel. <br /> <br />Mr. Lechelt, Senior Pastor of Lord of Life Church, came forward and reiterated his support for the <br />Presbyterian Homes project. He stated that when the church did their second addition, they built <br />three gyms for the use of the community, not just the church. He shared that the church has a heart <br />for all ages; however, the fastest growing demographic is the senior population in the congregation <br />and the community. He noted that the church has a calling to be a part of something that would <br />help these individuals. He added that the church could not be more excited than to have a <br />partnership with Presbyterian Homes. He stated that no one does communities better than <br />Presbyterian Homes. He added that they bring a beauty to their campus and he looks forward to <br />this beauty coming to Lord of Life and this area of Ramsey. He shared that he looks at this <br />partnership as building capacity between Lord of Life Church, Presbyterian Homes, and the City. <br />He discussed how this will benefit the seniors at Lord of Life. <br /> <br />John Fletcher, Senior Vice President of Presbyterian Homes and services, came forward and <br />presented the proposed project. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff asked about the term of the TIF note. <br /> <br />Mr. Fletcher stated that they would like a 25 year note but they would be able to work with a 20 <br />year note. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked about this being a non-binding agreement. <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan explained that the only thing binding in this preliminary <br />term sheet is the amount of funding to pay for the analysis moving forward. He stated that this is <br />a commitment from the Council to provide assistance for this project in the form that is requested. <br />He noted that in the event that they cannot come to a deal they are not bound to perform. <br />City Council / August 8, 2023 <br />Page 5 of 16 <br /> <br /> <br />