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Councilmember Jacobsen asked if the proposed budget includes the increase to health care premiums. Manager <br /> Lotter stated that 3% of the 10% increase is included. <br /> Mayor Jacobsen reported that Councilmember Burg reported to him following the September 4th meeting that <br /> the council agreed to approve the City Managers recommendation of 1.39% levy, and that he would likely not <br /> vote for that. Mayor Jacobsen asked councilmember Burg if any other council has ever recommended a 0% <br /> levy. Councilmember Burg stated that the year prior to the Mayors term the levy was 0%. <br /> Councilmember Samuelson reminded the council that the residents of New Brighton have stated their discontent <br /> with offering health insurance to Councilmembers. Councilmember Bauman disagreed, and commented that the <br /> City Councilmember are responsible for the City, and more valuable than part time employees. <br /> 2013 Budget Discussion <br /> City Manager Lotter briefly recapped the last meeting. It was recommended that the compensation <br /> recommendation remain in the budget based on the recent Springstead pay study, additionally it was reported <br /> that New Brighton is spending less than its comparable cities on staffing. <br /> It was reported that references are being completed on the organizations who submitted proposals for <br /> conducting a City Survey. <br /> Manager Lotter shared proposed tax levies for neighboring cities as follows; Arden Hills 2.5%, Mounds View <br /> 0% (different calculation), Shoreview 3.4%, St. Anthony Village 3.9%, Roseville 15.8%. <br /> It was reported that with the proposed 1.39% levy; the median value home would see an annual increase of$6 <br /> for the city portion. <br /> Councilmember Bauman asked if any of the franchise fees are included in the budget. Mr. Lotter responded <br /> that this is an expense budget, revenue is not included. <br /> Councilmember Bauman and Jacobsen questioned the selection process of the comparable cities. Manager <br /> Lotter stated the city looks for similar aged cities as well as similar demographics. <br /> The worksession adjourned at 6:30 pm. <br /> 2 <br />