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Page 8 — December 12. 2006 New Brighton Council Minutes measure possible, and it with reluctance that this recommendation is brought before council. uncitmember Hoffman expressed her confidence in staff's abilities. Councilmember :approval it was her thought that the City staff has spent so much time in the evelopment, at the expense of the rest of the City. Councilmember Bauman indicated her tapproval of eminent domain, and while she appreciated the time staff devoted to the Northwest Quadrant, she would have preferred staff focused on all of New Brighton. Mayor Larson spoke about staff s involvement with other development issue, primarily Kraus Anderson at the Brighton Village site. Councilmember Burg indicated she felt it the responsibility of the Council to complete the Northwest Quadrant as planned. Motion by Councilmember Hoffman, seconded by Councilmember Burg to waive the reading and approve the attached resolution authorizing eminent domain action against the property at 1430 Old Highway 8 NW. 3 Ayes - 2 Nays, Motion Carried Ayes: Mayor Larson, Councilmembers Burg and Hoffman. Nays: Councilmembers Doffing and Bauman. 7. Consideration of expansion of development district 41 and establishment of Tax Increment Financing District #33. Report No. 06-287. Resolution No. 06-122. Assistant Director of Community Development, David Black gave a brief recap of previous Council action related to this item. The City has paid to demolish this building and environmental clean-up. The TIF district #33 would be set up in order to recoup some of the costs associated with this property. Councilmember Burg questioned the relevance of the number of tax increment districts, related to the size of those districts. James Casserly, with Krass Monroe reported that approximately 13% of the captured tax capacity of the City was part of a TIF district. Councilmember Doffing stated her concern that a property is likely to be considered for a TIF district repeatedly. Councilmember Doffing expressed embarrassment to the City for this situation. Mr. Casserly stated that a City that is an aging suburban community, either renews its parcels and renew its City, or it would tend to deteriorate over time. Councilmembers Doffing and Bauman both expressed their disagreement with the practice of "picking and choosing" which buildings they acquire. Mr. Casserly explained that the fact that there was a loss involved is the justification for creation of a TIF district. Mr. Black explained that a private developer would not acquire the Marv's Transmission site because they would lose money. ouncilmember Bauman questioned City staff the reason the Dairy Queen on Silver Lake oad was not considered for condemnation. Mr. Fernelius reported that Mary Winkles o pproached the City, the City was not actively trying to acquire the property. uncilmember Bauman questioned the City's position if Mr. Winkels did not approach the City. Mr. Black replied that the business likely would have continued to operate as a similar business. Mr. Black reported there are many ugly properties throughout the City, and staff 7. Consideration of expansio of development district 41 an establishment of Tax Increment Financing District #33. Report No. 06-287. Resoh9icnNo. 06122