HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-26-2017 Work SessionMeeting of: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
Date of Meeting: June 26, 2017
Time of Meeting: 6:00 PM
Location of Meeting: Conference Room #1
Purpose of Meeting: SPECIAL WORKSESSION
CALL TO ORDER /ROLL CALL - The meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM
Present: Mayor Schmitt, Councilmembers Murzyn Jr, Williams, Buesgens and Novitsky
Also Present: Walt Fehst; City Manager, Joe Hogeboom; Community Development Director, Keith Dahl;
Economic Development Manager, and Katie Bruno; City Clerk
Tax Increment Financing Discussion
James Lehnhoff from Ehlers explained Tax Increment Financing, as it relates to the proposed Dominium
project.
Mayor Schmitt questioned the next step. Lehnhoff stated that if council is in agreement to move forward,
the next step would be to present to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Lehnhoff indicated nothing will be
done without council approval.
Councilmember Buesgens expressed support for the project. Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. was happy the
developers have listened to the concerns of the community, and worked to make appropriate changes.
Councilmember Novitsky agreed, he is pleased with the changes. Councilmember Williams indicated he
wants to be
Meeting Adjourned at 7:01PM
Respectively Submitted,
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Katie Bruno, Council Secretary /City Clerk