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<br /> <br />Councilmember Allen stated he would like to see the COLA steps and increases maintained within the budget, <br />along with the additional police officer and dollars proposed for DEI work. He suggested the City switch to <br />iPad’s by request for Commissioners going forward. He supported the City providing free swimming lessons <br />for those that cannot afford them. <br /> <br />Councilmember Axberg indicated the levy was coming in higher than she expected given the fact inflation was <br />at 9.1%. She stated she was surprised and she looked forward to discussing the budget/levy further at future <br />meetings. <br /> <br />Councilmember Allen encouraged the City to coordinate with Ramsey County to assist seniors and others who <br />may struggle to pay their property taxes in 2023. <br /> <br />Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas stated she knew the levy would be coming in double digit, but she was hopeful the <br />Council and staff could this below 10%. She encouraged the Council to push for more development as this <br />would assist with additional revenues and tax base for the City. <br /> <br />Massopust thanked the Council for all of their feedback. <br /> <br /> <br />Worksession adjourned at 8:04 pm <br /> <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Terri Spangrud <br />City Clerk <br />