I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Agenda
IV. Items of Information
IV.A. School Board Members
Director Moore: There is a sharp divide on the board about ICE. It is important for students to know their rights. We should have a day to study the Constitution.
V. Public Comment
Courtney Pear and Caroline Treadway: Both noted their worries about the ongoing ICE crisis.
VI. Consent Agenda
VII. Consider adoption of a Resolution Approving A Tax Increment Financing Plan For Tax Increment Financing District No. 20 In Development District No. 1 In The City Of Faribault
Schane Rudlang from Ehlers presented on behalf of the city:
Director Robicheau:Will there be a hit to the school tax base?
-Minimal if any
Director Moore: She noted her constituents were unhappy. Why is the board in housing, and how does this help student achievement?
-approval from the school board is statutorily necessary
Director Bourdreau: Is this development physically connected to another site and does it have low income housing?
-No to both questions. It will contain market rate housing.
Director Wolff: What is the cost of market rate housing?
-It is 1k per month
Director Moore: Will the number of children allowed to live in the development be limited?
-No
Superintendent Bente: This development is good because it will raise enrollment tax base and be a good home for staff (who often have to live outside of Faribault).
Director Knudson: Will these houses be filled?
In order to develop a project like this statewide vacancies have to be below a threshold which they are below.
Observer departed at this point in the agenda.
Submitted by Observer Max Kroloff
