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September 13, 2016 Page 3 of 7 9. Consider Resolution for “No-Parking” Signage on 19th Avenue NW and Temporary Re- routing of Safe Routes to School Pathway. 10. Consideration of Approval of City Project 16-5 Plans and Specs. 11. Consideration of Final Payment for City Project 16-2A, 2016 Seal Coating. Motion by Councilmember Strub, seconded by Councilmember Burg to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Jacobsen discussed the rerouting of the Safe Routes to School near Hanson Park. Councilmember Burg appreciated the grant received from the Met Council in the amount of $50,000. She indicated these funds would be used to purchase water efficient toilets within the City’s parks. Councilmember Bauman commented on the proposed sound wall and asked if a wall was being proposed for the west side. Mayor Johnson understood that the proposed sound wall would run along the east side of the freeway and not the west, where the property was more commercial. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting reviewed the location of the two proposed sound walls within New Brighton. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Public Hearing None. Council Business 1. Consideration of Resolution Adopting the Proposed Tax Levy for Taxes Payable in 2017 and setting the meeting dates for the 2017 Budget Discussion with Public Comment and the Determination of the Final 2017 Tax Levies. Motion by Councilmember Strub, seconded by Councilmember Burg to adopt a Resolution approving the Proposed Tax Levy for Taxes Payable in 2017 and setting the meeting dates for the 2017 Budget Discussion with Public Comment and the Determination of the Final 2017 Tax Levies. City Manager Lotter discussed the purposes and objectives of the City. He reported New Brighton was to provide effective services to the City and its residents, provide services in a cost conscious way, while also providing adequate funding for these services. He summarized the 2017 budget noting 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. City Manager Lotter indicated the City is also required to certify the dates selected for our “Budget Discussion with Public Comment” meeting, and the meeting when the final tax levies are determined, to Ramsey County on or before September 30th. It is recommended that the 2017 Budget Discussion with Public Comment meeting be held Tuesday, December 6th at 6:30 p.m. (the first Tuesday of the month). The final 2017 budgets and tax levies will be adopted during the regular City Council business meeting on Tuesday, December 13th at 6:30 p.m. (the 9. Res. for “No-Parking” on 19th Avenue NW and Rerouting of Safe Routes to School pathways. 10. City Project 16-5 Plans and Specs. 11. Final Payment for City Project 16-2A. Public Hearing Council Business 1. Consideration of Resolution Adopting the Proposed Tax Levy for Taxes Payable in 2017 and setting the meeting dates for the 2017 Budget Discussion with Public Comment and the Determination of the Final 2017 Tax Levies.