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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br /> MEETING HELD ON JUNE 9, 1997 <br /> (#13 -Requests for Sewer Service Outside the MUSA Line- Continued) <br /> Kelley asked if the State legislative session resulted in any changes that would affect this <br /> issue. Gaffron said he received information that a faction within the legislature <br /> apparently wants existing systems to have to meet only the 2'separation. Moorse said he <br /> received a copy of a bill being presented in the legislature from Senator Gen Olson. <br /> (#14)SCHEDULE TIF WORK SESSION <br /> Goetten asked when the consultant would be available for a work session. <br /> Jabbour expressed concern with providing public funding for private ventures. He noted <br /> low income housing is a possibility but suggested the private sector could make that <br /> provision. <br /> Kelley said he objected to TIF. He said he was not in favor of public funding of private <br /> projects and is concerned with losing businesses that have long been established. He <br /> cited an example of such a problem existing in a neighboring community. He is <br /> concerned with the outcome of TIF. <br /> Jabbour agreed with Kelley. He questioned if City improvements were made with TIF <br /> and what would occur once the TIF expired. He questioned where the funding would <br /> come from. He suggested the possibility of TIF for a specific project that would cease <br /> when the project ended. Jabbour suggested discussions be held regarding the issue. <br /> Kelley asked that the first meeting be an explanation of what TIF is and how it works. <br /> He is concerned with abuse of such financing and noted problems with inadequate record <br /> keeping as noted in the auditor's management report. <br /> Moorse said the concern expressed by Kelley is the reason he suggested a work session <br /> be held with a consultant to learn what TIF is and how it works. <br /> Goetten agreed with the need for a work session with the consultant. <br /> Flint said he would like to receive more information. He also is concerned with new <br /> development squeezing out the old established businesses. <br /> Jabbour noted that the City does subsidize TIF districts in other communities, since the <br /> incremental taxes that would be paid to the School District are offset partially by higher <br /> taxes on Orono property. He reiterated the possibility of TIF for specific projects. <br /> Moorse will contact the consultant to determine a date for the work session. • <br /> 10 <br />