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September 8, Council Business 1. Consideration of Resolution Adopting the Proposed Tax Levy for Taxes Payable in 2010, the Proposed 2010 General Fund Budget and Setting the Council Meeting Dates for the 2010 Budget Discussion with Public Comment Meeting and the Final 2010 Tax Levy Determination Meeting, Report No. 09-218. City Manager Lotter reported the last three worksessions (August 11, August 25 and September 8) have been focused on budget discussions. It was explained that while any action taken on the item would be a maximum levy, allowing the levy to be lowered, but not raised. Director of Finance Dan Maiers clarified the adopted proposed levy is due to Ramsey County by September 151. The City is also required to certify the dates selected for our `Budget Discussion with Public Comment" meeting; Mr. Maiers recommended that the 2010 Budget Discussion with Public Comment meeting be held Tuesday, December 1 st at 6:30 p.m. The final 2010 budgets and tax levies will be adopted during the regular City Council business meeting on Tuesday, December 8th. The City Manager's Recommended 2010 Budget includes a proposed tax levy of $7,619,100 for taxes payable in 2010. The proposed levy is an increase of 3.02%, over the 2009 levy. The proposed 2010 budget for the General bund is $13,045,100 compared to the originally adopted 2009 of $13,206,300 in 2009, a decrease of 1.22%. The 2009 adopted budget has been amended, with a reduction of $314,800. This reduction was due in part to the elimination of 3 fulltime positions; Marketing & Events Coordinator, Assistant Director of Community Development, and Recreation Supervisor. Finance Director Maiers offered a brief explanation of the tax rate at the request of Councilmember Bauman. It was estimated that the City portion annual increase in property taxes would be $25 on a median valued home ($224,600). Councilmember Phillips announced he would not vote for an increase of 3.18%. He would propose postponing the rehire of the three positions made vacant through the Early Retirement Incentive Program. Mary Burg reported council still has two budget meeting where reductions could be discussed. Councilmember Doffing stated she is in favor of replacing the three vacant positions, in order to maintain service levels. Councilmember Bauman reported she would not vote in favor of a levy increase, and any surplus indicates overspending. Mayor Larson announced he would vote in favor of the proposed increase, in order to maintain services. Councilmember Doffing announced a discussion occurred at the work session where it was decided to remove health insurance for Councilmembers from the 2010 budget. Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Mayor Larson to adopt the resolution adopting the proposed tax levy for taxes payable in 2010, the 2010 proposed general fund budget and to set the dates for the budget discussion with public comment and final determination of tax levies. 3 Ayes, 2 Nays, Motion Carried Ayes: Mayor Larson, Councilmembers Burg and Doffing Nays: Councilmember Phillips and Bauman Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates City Manager --Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter announced the South Water Tower rehabilitation project will be completed by weeks end. Union discussions are underway, and will continue through the fall. 2009 Page 3 of 4 Council Business 1. Uxisideration of Resolution Adopting the Proposed Tax Levy for Taxes Payable in 2010, the Proposed 2010 Cil Fund Budget and Setting the Council Meeting Dates for the 2010 Budget piscti ssicm with Public Comment Meeting anddw Final 2010 Tax Levy Determination Meeting. Rgxxt No. 09-218. Commissiam Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates