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September 26, 2023 Page 4 of 7 like. City Manager Massopust commented on how the 2024 levy would impact the 2025 levy. He stated the Council would have to consider tradeoffs and what they wanted to do versus what they did not want to do going forward. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas asked staff to speak to what was new within the budget. City Manager Massopust reported the City had a new pay plan in place within the 2024 budget. He noted there were no new positions or programs. He indicated the only new capital project was the 2024 street improvement project. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas explained the Council would be setting the preliminary tax levy at this meeting and noted the final levy would be set in December. She stated the proposed levy amount could be reduced between now and December, but could not be increased. Motion by Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Abdulle to approve a Resolution adopting the proposed preliminary tax levy for taxes payable 2024 and setting the public meeting date for the 2024 budget and levy discussion with public comment. 4 Ayes, 1 Nay (Councilmember Dunsworth opposed)-Motion Carried 2. Consideration of Resolution Adopting the Proposed Preliminary Tax Levy for Taxes Payable 2024 for Lake Diane and Bicentennial Pond Storm Sewer Improvement Taxing Districts. City Manager Massopust indicated Finance Director Foschi would be presenting this item to the Council. Finance Director Foschi stated the proposed preliminary tax levies for taxes payable in 2024 for the City’s Storm Sewer Improvement Taxing Districts are $3,750 for the Lake Diane and $2,100 for the Bicentennial Pond. Staff commented further on the proposed levies for these special storm sewer improvement taxing districts and recommended approval. Motion by Councilmember Abdulle, seconded by Councilmember Allen to approve a Resolution adopting the proposed preliminary tax levies for taxes payable in 2024 for the Lake Diane and Bicentennial Pond Storm Sewer Improvement Taxing Districts. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried 3. Consider a Resolution to Enter into a new Five-Year Contract for Recycling Services with Republic Services. City Manager Massopust indicated Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola would be presenting this item to the Council. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated following an RFP process initiated in March of 2023 and review of all proposals, Republic Services was selected by the Council in July as the preferred provider for recycling services for the next five years (2024 – 2028) based on base price, environmental factors, clean-up day costs and direct personal service. It was noted the City’s original contract with Republic Services (previously known as Allied Waste Services) was signed in 2011. It was noted organics recycling would remain a separate program. He reported Ramsey/Washington County would be launching an organics recycling program in the next few years at no additional cost to the City or residents. Staff commented further on the proposed five-year contract and recommended for approval. Councilmember Abdulle thanked staff for the comprehensive presentation. He asked if the City could organize its own organics recycling. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola commented further on what would be involved to move to curbside organics collection for the entire City. He stated the City would have to work with a vendor and new bins would have to be provided. He discussed how the organics program proposed 2. Consideration of Resolution Adopting the Proposed Preliminary Tax Levy for Taxes Payable 2024 for Lake Diane and Bicentennial Pond Storm Sewer Improvement Taxing Districts. 3. Consider a Resolution to Enter into a new Five-Year Contract for Recycling Services with Republic Services.