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. . . City Council Minutes January 25, 1993 Page 8 Mr. Brindamour stated that the water problem in his area is an eyesore. He stated that by donating the land as easement, his property would decrease in value and if sewer and water improvements come to that area, he would be assessed for these improvements. He requested the City to condemn the property and to pay him for the property. Councilmember Farber indicated that he is aware of the area and stated he has never seen a water problem in that area prior to 1992. Discussion was held by the Council regarding a solution. Peter Beck, City Attorney, stated that if the property had been under City jurisdiction when platted, the City would have required an easement and the property owner would not have been paid for that easement. He stated that this is what the City is recommending at this time. He further stated that this area is a natural drainage area and also suggested that if the water had been diverted from the natural drainage pattern into this area, then the Council could consider a payment. Mayor Duitsman suggested that the City maintain the area, however, not pay the easement. Tom Brindamour informed the Council the property to the City without payment. acquire the property that he and the give easement owner for would not The City the and, give City Attorney suggested a one time right-of-entry at no cost to the so that the City can correct the problem. It was the consensus of Council to allow a right-of-entry to correct the drainage problem further, that staff discuss this situation with Mr. Brindamour and a recommendation to the Council regarding this matter. 5.7. Gravel Program Update steve Rohlf indicated that the Elk River City Council has authorized a gravel m~n~ng study within the City limits. He stated that the City staff has been working on this study in cooperation with the mining companies. Peter Beck, City Attorney, reviewed the mining study process. Arne Engstrom, County Commissioner, stated that he would like the County to work in cooperation with the City on the gravel mining. 6.1. Consider a Request from Perf-form Products, Inc. The City Administrator indicated that the City has received a request from Perf-form Products for Tax Increment Financing Assistance to support the Company's proposed construction of a 6,000 square foot facility on a vacant lot in the Elk River Industrial Park. The project was previously discussed by the Economic Development Authority (EDA) at its January 11, 1993, meeting. Discussion by the EDA pertained to the creation of a new TIF District or the drawing of TIF Funds from one or more existing districts. Following discussion by the EDA, it was the consensus that the best method of assistance for the Company was with TIF Funds from Districts No. 1 and No.3. The City Administrator explained that the final decision for approving Perf-form's request for TIF assistance would depend on the City Council. Councilmember Dietz requested more information about the Company such as how many employees and background about the Company. Councilmember