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City Council Minutes January 7, 1985 Page Six of the Chamber of Commerce and the City Council. Mayor Hinkle indicated that in the essence of time, he felt it would be a benefit to the City to not change architects at this time because of the time required in interviewing new architects. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she questioned the consideration of a new architect and further indicated that she did not have a problem with the design as was submitted by the architect, Mr. Jack Boarman. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he does not have a clear-cut answer as to why the referendum failed and therefore, was supportive of a City survey to obtain citizens' input regarding the City facilities. Councilmember Engstrom indicated that he was also in favor of the survey to obtain citizens' input regarding the City facilities. Councilmember Willimas indicated that he felt the citizens should have more in- formation, specifically, models of what the proposed facility or remodeled facility would look like. It was the consensus of the City Council to authorize Jack Boarman to do a citizens' survey regarding the City facilities and to review the survey questions with the City Council prior to actually conducting the survey. COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS MOVED TO AUTHORIZE JACK BOARMAN ARCHITECTS TO CONDUCT A SURVEY OF THE ELK RIVER RESIDENTS BY TELEPHONE QUESTIONING THE CITY FACILITIES REFERENDUM AND TON CONTINUE THE ARTHITECT'S CONTACT WITH THE CITY IN AN EFFORT TO LEAD UP TO A CITY FACILITIES REFERENDUM IN THE SPRING. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. B. PUD TIF The City Administrator indicated that he and John Gilbertson of Consulting Engineers Diversified, would be meeting with the School Superintendent, Mr. George Zabee and Mr. Lloyd Brutlag, regarding the possibility of locating a water tower on school property. The City Administrator indicated that the specific site and design of the water tower are the two elements left to complete the feasibility study. The City Administrator further indicated that he has met with the Monticello City Manager and talked with the Princeton City Manager regarding tax increment financing. The City Administrator indicated that tax increment financing is not necessarily difficult, it is just time- consuming to go through the necessary steps. The City Administrator further indicated that he would be meeting with Mr. Sellergren, the City's Atrorney, regarding establishing the tax increment financing district. General discussion was carried on regarding the process of tax increment financing and the schedule required to compTe-te the work. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she is concerned with the timing of the project, as the City has ninety days to accomplish the tax increment financing district after the building permit is issued.