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Home My WebLink About7D - Proposed Economic Development Authority Levy 4?IN ME AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: AGENDA ITEM: DISCUSSION: ISSUES: ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDED MOTION: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT December 6, 1999 7D Frank Boyles, City Manager PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LEVY AND TO CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION 99-XX RESCINDING CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 99-87. History On August 16, 1999, the City's Economic Development Authority adopted Resolution 99-01 declaring their desire to levy a $76,000 property tax under Minnesota Statutes 1469.107. On September 7, 1999, the City Council adopted Resolution 99-87 relating to the Proposed 2000 City of Prior Lake Economic Development Authority property tax levy. The Resolution acknowledges the ability of the EDA to levy a property tax under Minnesota Statutes 1469.107 in the amount of $76,000 with the City Council's concurrence. This Resolution has been filed with Scott County and the levy is incorporated in residential truth-in-taxation notices. The Resolution also calls for a public hearing to be conducted on the levy. The hearing is scheduled for December 6th at 8pm and has been noticed in the Prior Lake American. Current Circumstances The EDA action to propose the levy occurred at their August 16, 1999 meeting by EDA Resolution 99-01. The understanding at that meeting was that by December 6th, the Downtown Redevelopment Plan report would be concluded and specific project(s) would be identified toward which the funds would be used. The study has not progressed to the point where a specific Downtown Redevelopment project has been identified. Therefore, the EDA, at its November 29th workshop, reached a consensus that the request for the levy should be deferred. At a special EDA meeting held December 6, 1999, the EDA rescinded its Resolution 99-01. Conclusion EDA President Bob Barsness will make a presentation to the City Council more clearly identifying the EDA's rationale for the proposed action. The recommended action may raise a question about the level of commitment the EDA has to the proposed Downtown Redevelopment process. President Barsness' presentation will address this concern. (1) Adopt Resolution 99-XX concurring with the EDA recommendation; or (2) Defer action to the December 20, 1999 City Council meeting. Alternative (1). Motion and second to adopt Resolution 99-XX Rescinding Resolution 99-87 Relating to a Proposed 2000 City of Prior Lake Economic Development Authority Property Tax Levy. 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.L Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 1:\COUNCIL\AGNRPTS\99\1206_7D.DOC AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, RESOLUTION 99-XX RESOLUTION RESCINDING CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 99-87 RELATING TO A PROPOSED 2000 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PROPERTY TAX LEVY. Motion By: Second By: on August 16,1999, the Prior Lake Economic Development Authority adopted Resolution 99-01 recommending a $76,000 levy to support the Downtown Redevelopment program; and the City Council adopted Resolution 99-87 confirming this action and calling for a public hearing to consider this matter; and Resolution 99-87 was filed with Scott County and said levy was incorporated into the City's preliminary levy; and the actions of the EDA and City Council were predicated on the completion of the Downtown Redevelopment Plan by the public hearing date (December 6, 1999) which would identify a specific project for which the levy funds would be used; and the study is not yet complete and the information prerequisite to defining the use of the levy is not available; and in light of this fact, the Economic Development Authority has taken action to rescind EDA Resolution 99-01 and recommends that consideration of the levy be rescheduled after such time as the Downtown Redevelopment project report is complete; and the City Council acknowledges the support and leadership the EDA continues to provde to this project and concurs that this recommendation is most supportive of the project's long-term success. NOW THEREFORE, be it hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake, Minnesota as follows: 1. City Council Resolution 99-87 is hereby rescinded in its entirety, including elimination of the proposed $76,000 levy under Minnesota Statutes 1469.107. 2. The City Manager is hereby directed to file this Resolution with Scott County to effectuate its intent. Passed and Adopted this 6th day of December, 1999. YES NO Mader Mader Kedrowski Kedrowski Petersen Petersen Schenck Schenck Wuellner Wuellner 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 1:\COUNCIL\AGNRPTS\99\1206_7D.DOC AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (Seal) Frank Boyles, City Manager I:\COUNCI L\AGNRPTS\99\ 1206JD.DOC PUBLIC NOTICE PRIOR LAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY NOTICE is hereby given that the Prior Lake Economic Development Authority will conduct a special meeting pursuant to Article IV of its Bylaws on Monday, December 6, 1999, at 5:00 p.m. at the Prior Lake Fire Station City Council Chambers, 16676 Fish Point Road. The purpose of the meeting is three fold: . Discuss the proposed $76,000 Economic Development Authority Levy. . Consider report regarding assistance for proposed Senior Housing project. . Consider Economic Development Authority Bylaw revisions. Prepared this 1st day of December, 1999. Donald Rye, Director of Planning L:\99FILES\99EDA \EDACORR\ 12699NOT .DOC 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake. Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY E\IPLOYER RESOLUTION 99-87 RESOLUTION RELATING TO PROPOSED 2000 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PROPERTY TAX LEVY MOTION BY: Schenck SECOND BY: Kedrowski WHEREAS, Truth in taxation provisions as specified by property tax legislation requires a proposed property tax levy certification to the Scott County Department of Taxation; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes allow a property tax to be levied under EDA authority subject to City Council endorsement; and WHEREAS, The City Council hereby directs Scott County Department of Taxation to establish the EDA of Prior Lake as a separate taxing authority consistent with Minnesota Statutes; and WHEREAS, The maximum allowable EDA property tax levy for payable year 2000 has been determined to be $109,357.00; and WHEREAS, The Prior Lake Economic Development Authority, at its regularly scheduled EDA meeting of August 16, 1999, authorized a property tax levy in the amount of $76,000; and WHEREAS, The Prior Lake City Council acknowledges that the revitalization of the downtown business district is in the best interest of the community. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Prior Lake City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed EDA property tax levy, and subject to said public hearing, the City Council may thereafter approve the EDA certification of a levy to the Scott County Department of Taxation, and that the levy shall be distributed upon the taxable property in said City for the following purposes in payable 2000: * Purpose For Land Acquisition Purposes For Revolving Loan Fund Purpose Total... Amount $60,000.00 $16.000.00 $76,000.00 * 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER * Passed and adopted this 7th day of September, 1999. YES NO Mader Mader X Kedrowski X Kedrowski Petersen X Petersen Schenck X Schenck Wuellner X Wuellner {Seal} City Manager City of Prior L RESOLUTION 99-01 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING PROPOSED 2000 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PROPERTY TAX LEVY TO SCOTT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION MOTION BY: Kedrowski SECOND BY: Schenck WHEREAS, Truth in taxation provisions as specified l:>Y property tax legislation requires a proposed property tax levy certification to the Scott County Department of Taxation; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes allow a property tax to be levied under EDA authority subject to City Council approval; and WHEREAS, The EDA, subject to City Council approval, hereby directs Scott County Department of Taxation to establish the EDA of Prior Lake as a separate taxing authority consistent with Minnesota Statutes; and WHEREAS, The maximum allowable EDA property tax levy for payable year 2000 has been determined to be $109,357.00; and WHEREAS, The Prior Lake Economic Development Authority, at its regularly scheduled EDA meeting of August 16, 1999, authorized a property tax levy in the amount of $76,000; and WHEREAS, The Prior Lake EDA acknowledges that the revitalization of the downtown business district is in the best interest of the community. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, that the proposed EDA property tax levy is hereby approved by the EDA, and shall be distributed upon the taxable property in said City for the following purposes in payable 2000, subject to City Council approval: * Purpose For Land Acquisition Purposes For Revolving Loan Fund Purpose Total... Amount $60,000.00 $16.000.00 $76,000.00 * Passed and adopted this 16th day of August, 1999. YES NO Barsness X Barsness Kedrowski X Kedrowski Jader X Jader Underferth Absent Underferth nt Schenck X Schenck Executive Dir Lake EDA 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-17 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 3 December 1999 Mayor Wes Mader & Council Members City of Prior Lake We would like to be in attendance at the public hearing on Monday evening. December 6th; however. we have a Lions meeting that conflicts unless we finish early. We do want to go on record that we think a "levy" on the residents of Prior Lake for redeveloping downtown is outrageous. Why should the residents pay for this? What is there downtown to redevelop? Think about it - it is a little late to redevelop downtown - that should have happened before the bank and post office moved and then perhaps there would be some worthwhile businesses downtown. Monnens Lumber looks respectful as well as the many other businesses on Main Street. If you want to develop something, why not start with Priordale Mall? Besides, before you imposed this "levy" in September. a public hearing should have been held. This is like putting the cart in front of the horse. I believe if you all vote this down. you will all be more respected for dOing so- especially by the many senior citizens that are faced with high medical plans and more taxes will just force more of our seniors out. Thank you. f2QuJ I- ~&1U~/ Clar & Colleen Ottman 20 Year Residents of Prior Lake PIkr QlyQud PUBLIC HEARING 1&de: Please register below. if you wish to address the Council as parlofthefollowingpublic hearing. THANKYOUl TO CONSIDER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LEVY *** December 6, 1999