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September 13, 2011 Page 4 of 6 taxes payable in 2012. The 2012 proposed operating tax levy is $280,400 less than 2011. Dates for future meetings to discuss the 2012 Budgets and tax levies were set. A Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. Adoption of the final 2012 'Budgets and tax levies will be considered at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. Both meetings will be held in the Council Chambers in City Hall. Director Maiers noted that the Lake Diane Storm Sewer Improvement Taxing District has had a tax levy for several years, and benefiting property owners are in agreement with it. The proposed 2012 levy for the Lake Diane Storm Sewer Improvement Taxing District is $2,250, unchanged from 2011. Councilmember Phillips stated that the preliminary levy can be changed, just not increased. Councilmember Phillips commented that he is in favor of the levy at the reduced amount $7,287,308, but is not in favor of dedicating a specific amount to debt services. Councilmember Samuelson expressed her gratitude to FinanceDirector Maiers forbis diligent efforts in preparing the 2012 budget. Councilmember Burg suggested interested residents lister to budget work session on line for more detailed infomuation. Councilmember Bauman thanked Director Maiers, Council, City Staff and City Manager Lotter for their collaborative efforts in the process, and suggested staffprovide links via the City s website to assist residents to understand the tar process. Motion by Councilmember Phillips, seconded by Councihnember Bauman to adopt the Resolution Adopting The Proposed Tax Levy For Taxes Payable In 2012 and to set the dates for the 2012 Budget Discussion with Public Comment and The Determination of ' the Final 2012 Tax Levies, with amendments noted on the Resolution. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays- Motion Carried 2. Consider approval of Resolution Adopting the Proposed Tax Levy for Taxes 2 Consider approval of Resolution Adopting the Payable in 2012 for Lake Diane Storm Sewer Improvement District. Proposed Tax Levy for Report No. 11-253. Resolution No. 11-085. Taxes Payable in 2012 for Lake Diane Storm Sewer Improvement District. Report No. 11-253. Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Samuelson to adopt the Resolution Resolution No. 11-085. adopting the proposed Tax Levy For taxes payable In 2012 For Lake Diane Storm Sewer Improvement Taxing District. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays- Motion Carried 3. Discussion related 3. Discussion related to the Basketball Court at Silver Oaks Park. (Report not to the Basketball prepared.) Court at Silver oaks Park. (Report not 'Prepared City Manager Lotter explained that Ms. Lori Green approached the council during the Public Comment portion of tonight's meeting. Ms. Green presented a petition opposing the proposed th Court Basketball Court relocation at Silver Oaks Park. Director of Public Works Wyffels explained that Ms. Green approached the City, stating her