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December 4,2012 Page 1 of 4 ;14 city of O NEW COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS BRIGHTON the city that works for you THE CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON Pursuant to notice thereof, a 2013 Budget Hearing of the New Brighton City Council was held Tuesday December 4, 2012 at 6:30 pm in the New Brighton Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Jacobsen, Councilmembers Samuelson, Bauman, Jacobsen and Burg Absent: Also Present: Dean Lotter-City Manager,Dan Maiers- Finance Director, Bob Jacobson -Director of Public Safety, Grant Fernelius-Director of Community Development, Grant Wyffels- Director of Pubic Works, Schawn Johnson—Assistant to the City Manager, Sandy Breuer-Director of Parks & Recreation (?) Call to Order Call to order Mayor Jacobsen called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. 2013 Budget Hearing 2013 Budget Hearing City Manager Lotter stated Staff has a presentation for Council this evening. After the presentation, a budget hearing would be held. Finance Director Maiers explained in September the Council approved the preliminary levy and notices were sent to property owners in the City. The purpose of the hearing this evening was to discuss the proposed 2013 budget, while also informing the taxpayers of the proposed 2013 property tax levies. He indicated the goals of the budget were as follows: • Provide those services that are desired by the community. • Provide services to community in most cost effective manner. • Maintain the delivery of high quality services. • Plan for future of the community. • Provide for City's infrastructure and capital needs. • Ensure the City's long-term financial stability. Finance Director Maiers commented the Council has worked to minimize the tax levy while still meeting citizens' needs and budget goals. He noted some factors affecting the budget are beyond the Council's control while others are choices. He indicated current economic conditions have heavily influence anticipated building permit revenues and investment earnings. He reported the proposed 2013 budget was $12.6 million,which was an increase of 1.22% from 2012. Staff reviewed the changes in the general fund expenditures in further detail. Finance Director Maiers then discussed the anticipated revenues for the general fund. Staff estimated non-tax revenues would increase by 2.94% in 2013. He indicated the original proposed 2013 levy was $7,356,408 in September, which has since been reduced by $69,100 to $7,287,308. This would make the proposed 2013 levy the same as 2012. Finance Director Maiers reported that New Brighton's total value for local tax rate decreased