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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 26, 2017 7:00 o'clock p.m. 20. ORONO WOODS CONTRACT — Continued Walsh stated at the time of construction, the developer required some assistance from the City, which led to the creation of a tax increment financing district. In return, the developer said they would take 20 percent of the complex and apply the affordability index to it, which reduces the payment that some seniors would be required to pay by 30 to 35 percent. Walsh noted the TIF district ends in 2024. Walsh stated the land was given to the City to make sure it stays as senior housing. As part of the incentive for the City to essentially sell the lease for a dollar, Walsh stated the new owner will extend the affordability component that ends in 2024 all the way to 2042, which would add 18 more years to the affordability component. Reeder noted a portion of this agreement is part of the HRA and that a special meeting of the HRA will need to be called along with a public hearing. Seals moved, Crosby seconded, to approve the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Orono Woods, to extend the affordability component of the agreement to the year 2042, and to direct Staff to schedule a meeting of the HRA. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 18. #17-3954 LONG LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT/CITY OF ORONO SITE PLAN EMERGENCY DOCK Barnhart reviewed his Staff report dated June 26, 2017, regarding the location of a dock for emergency access off of City -owned property near Molly's Corner on Shoreline Drive for exclusive use by the Long Lake Fire Department for their boat. Staff recommends approval of the dock subject to the conditions outlined in the report. Fire Chief Van Eyll stated they would like to obtain the City of Orono's approval prior to approaching the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District regarding this request and that they are anticipating that process will take 60 to 90 days. In the meantime, approval has been received to utilize the DNR dock over the 4' of July holiday. Van Eyll stated he will be meeting with a representative from the MCWD as soon as possible following tonight's meeting. There were no public comments regarding this item. Dankey moved, Crosby seconded, to approve the site plan for the Long Lake Fire Department's placement of a dock and overnight boat storage, subject to the conditions outlined in Staffs report. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 12. JOINT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) IN FY 2018-2020 — RESOLUTION NO. 6773 Barnhart reviewed his Staff reported dated June 26, 2016. Hennepin County is asking the City to adopt a resolution approving the joint cooperative agreement. Barnhart stated the City does not currently have any grants identified at this time but it is a source of funds that could be used to facilitate a qualified project. Staff recommends adoption of the resolution. Walsh asked what type of projects in particular would qualify. Page 4 of 12