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December 6,2011 Page 2 of 2 <br /> funded program. Mr. Benke agreed, and commended staff for their efforts. <br /> Councilmember Bauman reported that the council has been very conscientious about funding the <br /> capital equipment fund, as well as the needs of the residents. For that reason, some of the surplus was <br /> used to alleviate the impact of the loss of the Home Value Market Credit. <br /> Vladimir Leytes, 1691 Canyon Lane requested clarification regarding the COLA increase. Mr. Lotter <br /> confirmed that 2% is proposed. <br /> Caroline Novitzki, 463 Rolls Rd. suggested the City consider implementing administrative fines as a <br /> revenue generator. City Manager Lotter reported that the Council looked into doing so a few years <br /> ago, and determined that it would not be cost effective for the City. <br /> Bob Benke, 301 Wexford Heights Dr. suggested holding a meeting for Public Comment earlier in the <br /> budget process, specifically at the September meeting when the maximum levy is adopted. <br /> Councilmember Samuelson complimented the finance department on a fantastic job in the budget <br /> preparation. <br /> Councilmember Burg thanked the residents for attending the meeting. Councilmember Burg stated <br /> that the non-union employees have forgone a pay increase since 2009, and that is a contributing factor <br /> to the current surplus. <br /> Councilmember Phillips reported that during his four years serving on the council, the fleet non-fleet, <br /> including the pavement management plan, has been fully funded. <br /> Councilmember Bauman invited the public to continue to ask questions of the council, and thanked <br /> Mr. Benke for his suggestion of having a Public Comment Hearing in September. Councilmember <br /> Bauman noted that the council is alert to the future implications with New Brighton Exchange. <br /> Mayor Jacobsen reported that he has enjoyed the working relationship with the City Manger, and the <br /> council. Appreciation was expressed to the council for a successful two years. <br /> Mayor Jacobsen asked for additional comments, there were none. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Samuelson, seconded by Councilmember Burg to close the Public <br /> Hearing. <br /> 5 Ayes- 0 Nays, Motion carried. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:25 pm <br /> Adjournment <br /> Motion by councilmember Phillips, seconded by Councilmember Bauman to adjourn the meeting. <br /> Meeting adjourned at 7:38 pm. <br /> Dave Jacobsen, Mayor <br /> ATTEST: <br /> Daniel A. Maiers, Director of Finance <br /> and Support Services <br />