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September 22, 201. Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to open the Public Hearing. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried The Public Hearing was opened at 7:15 p.m. Mayor Jacobsen asked for additional comments. Tom Gidaro, 1694 23rd Avenue NW, noted his home was located on the corner of 17th and 23rd Avenue. He stated Xcel recently completed a project on the north side of his property. He discussed the large amount of weeds on his property and requested the City address this concern. He reported that he has discussed this concern with staff and believed the City should hold the contractor responsible. Director of Community Assets and Development Schlichling discussed the work that was completed by Xcel Energy noting that this work had delayed the work that the City needed to complete on this property. He believed that the grass would populate in the spring and the weeds would be eliminated. He was aware of the weed issue and encouraged Mr. Gidaro to contact him in the spring if there were any further concerns. Further discussion ensued regarding the Crosswalk Study and the need for pedestrian safety in New Brighton. Lotter discussed the need for different agencies to address this concern, as the City did not have jurisdiction. Les Clap, 1520 23rd Avenue, explained his plumbing was broken during construction, but was fixed by the contractor. He thanked staff for assisting him with this situation. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Bauman to close the Public Hearing. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried The Public Hearing was closed at 7:36 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to adopt the assessment resolution contained in the 2015 Special Assessment Report, Project 14-1, 2014 Street Rehabilitation. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Council Business I . Consideration of Resolution Adopting the Proposed Tax Levy for Taxes Payable in 2016 and setting the meeting dates for the 2016 Budget Discussion with Public Comment and the Determination of the Final 2016 Tax Levies. City Manager Lotter indicated Finance Director Davitt would be presenting this item to the Council. Finance Director Davitt reported Minnesota State Statute requires all cities in excess of 2,500 in population, to adopt a preliminary tax levy and budget by September 30th for the upcoming fiscal year. Once the preliminary levy is adopted, it can be lowered but not increased. This proposed tax levy will be used by Ramsey County to prepare parcel specific tax notices, which are mailed to every property owner within the City later in November. The City is also required to certify the dates selected for our `Budget Discussion with Public Comment" rneeturg, and the meeting when the final tax levies are determined, to Ramsey County on or before September 30th. It is recommended that the 2016 Budget Discussion with Public Comment meeting be held Tuesday, December 1 st at 6:30 p.m. (the first Tuesday of the month). The final 2016 budgets and tax levies will be adopted during the regular City Council business meeting on Tuesday, December 8th at Page 4 of 7 Council Business 1. Consideration of Resolution Adopting the Proposed Tax Levy for Taxes Payable in 2016 and setting the meeting dates for the 2016 Budget Discussion with Public Comment and the Determination of the Final 2016 Tax Levies.