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Elk River City Council Meeting May 8, 1995 Page 2 e Discussion was held regarding funding source for the training services. It was indicated that the City Council Contingency Fund could be used for this purpose. Councilmember Holmgren suggested that part of the funding come from the Conferences and Schools budget. Councilmember Farber suggested looking at other alternatives and stated he would prefer that the entire amount did not come from the City Council Contingency Fund. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO PROCEED WITH THE TRAINING SERVICES OFFERED BY TRAINING NETWORKS, INC., AND REQUESTED STAFF TO RESEARCH FUNDING SOURCES FOR THIS PROGRAM. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilmember Dietz indicated that the city staff should try to solve the problems that have been identified in the Needs Assessment Report by themselves before contracting for outside help. He further stated that the program will cost $12,468, plus the cost of the employees time while going through the program. Councilmember Scheel indicated that she concurred with Councilmember Dietz. Council member Holmgren stated that he feels this is an excellent way to have staff deal with the stress caused by the rapid growth of the City of Elk River. Councilmember Farber feels that this would be a benefit for all employees and to the city. e MOTION FAILED 2-2-1. Councilmembers Dietz and Scheel opposed; Mayor Duitsman abstained. 5.2. Consider a Reauest for Tax Increment Financina Assistance from Neos, Inc., 12797 Meadowvale Road Economic Development Coordinator Bill Rubin indicated that Mr. Jack Mowry of Neos, Inc., has requested tax increment financing assistance in the amount of $80,000 to construct a 16,000 square foot facility on two vacant lots in the McChesney Industrial Park. He stated that Neos would occupy approximately 3,600 square feet of the space and additional space would be available for long term lease to small industrial companies. He further indicated that the land and building would have a finished market value of approximately $550,000. Bill Rubin explained that the City Council is required to hold a public hearing to consider a TIF Plan and TIF District to support the Neos, Inc., expansion. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 19, 1995, TO CONSIDER A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 12. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.3. Alliant Techsvstems Prooosal to Dismantle Military Exolosive Proiectiles e Building and Zoning Administrator Steve Rohlf informed the City Council that Alliant T echsystems has applied to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for a permit to dismantle 8 inch military explosive projectiles. Steve Rohlf reviewed the concerns of staff regarding this proposal which include ground water, haul routes,