Jerry Powell presented the Wellman City Council with plans for extending Deer Meadows Estates in two additions at Monday night's council meeting.
Part two will extend north from the original Deer …
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Jerry Powell presented the Wellman City Council with plans for extending Deer Meadows Estates in two additions at Monday night's council meeting.
Part two will extend north from the original Deer Meadows development, and part three will be located adjacent to the east side of parts one and two, extending north from the pond behind Parkview retirement home.
Hart-Frederick Consultants prepared the plans, which outline sewer and water extensions, including a lift station.
Powell proposed an agreement with the city, having the same paramaters as the original subdivision agreement. According to a consultant's calculations, city revenue from TIF (tax increment financing) would more than cover the city's expenses in installing water, gas and other services.
"It would be impossible for there to be development in Wellman without the TIF," noted Powell. TIF monies accumulate as homes are built in the development, and are paid to the city over a certain number of years as reimbursement for expenses incurred.
Approximately 45 lots will become available through development of parts two and three of Deer Meadows.
The Council approved the Powell proposal. The city will also revise its TIF district boundaries and extend its time frame as part of the process.
In other agenda, the Council:
• approved a street improvement proposal for a contract with Pelling Company for street work in 1999.
• approved payment of a ten cent per capita contribution ($115) asked by the League of Cities to support litigation protecting cities' rights of way.
• approved the computer upgrade proposal presented by City Clerk Donna Wade.
• learned that complaints have been received about an aggressive pit bull at a city residence. The Council discussed possible action to assure the safety of townspeople. In accordance with a city ordinance pertaining to dangerous animals, the Council decided to proceed with action against the owner.
• learned that confirmation has been received from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding suitability for construction on the site of the proposed Wellman activities complex.
