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funded program. Mr. Benke agreed, and commended staff for their efforts. December 6, 2011 Page 2 of 2 <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 Councihnember 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 <br />meeting. <br />Meeting adjourned at 7:38 pm. <br />Dave J bsen , Mayor <br />ATTEST: <br />Kevin Mannetter, Assistant Finance Director <br />