MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HAWARDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY

Monday, June 27, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. 

1. Discussion and Approval of Economic Assistance Program and Policies. The drafted policies were explained in detail by staff. Discussion ensued about past practices and projects and the various types of assistance that was provided.

The Mayor and Council requested the following changes to the drafted policies.

1. Limit any tax abatement to those developments/improvements that did not receive benefit from the TIF other than those benefits we would normally give to all properties for the life of the TIF district (i.e. running lateral telecommunications lines or electric lines);
2. Eliminate the policy regarding chain stores; and
3. That the minimum amount of guarantee be reduced to 120% instead of 150%.

Moved by Harvey/Dorhout. Motion carried unanimously.

2. Resolution 2000-15 Establishing a Tax Increment Revenue Fund and Authorizing Loan to that Fund. There was little discussion on this issue due to previous discussions and the preceding approval of an economic development policy. Moved by Cauwels/Woodley to approve resolution 2000-15  Aye: Harvey, Cauwels, Woodley; Abstain: Dorhout. Motion Carried.

3. Approval of High Speed Internet Agreement and Internet Consulting Contract. The City Attorney and City Administrator went over the contracts with the Mayor and Council. There were only slight changes from the previous contract drafts presented. There was a brief discussion. Moved by Harvey/Dorhout to approve the contracts and authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to execute it. Motion Carried Unanimously.

4. Staff Reports. There were no staff reports.

Meeting Adjourned at 1:35p.m.

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Mike Kallsen, Mayor Pro-Tem

ATTEST:

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Craig M. Coffey, City Clerk