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Council Meeting Minutes November 7, 1994 Page 6 Council Business. continued Fulton said the final budget will be approved on December 20, the budget worksession will be November 15, and the Truth in Taxation Hearing will be December 8. He does not see a problem carrying the issue over, however, staff may need to prepare two budgetary documents reflecting the issue. He noted that the City is obligated not to exceed the 4.05% certified levy. Benke feels that input could be received through December 8 and assuming a decision could be made, the appropriate budget documents could be created. He asked staff to perform additional investigation of other utility funds, and asked Nowlin to follow-up with staff. He suggested that Me. Kurtz work with his School Board regarding this issue. Marjorie Meyer, 250 Windsor Ln., feels it is incorrect to apply the fees to churches, and asked if the CSC reviewed the issue. Benke said staff performed research on this proposal. Meyer hopes that Council initiates a study by citizens. Benke noted the project involving the reorganization of the City's Advisory Boards and Commissions. One of the missions is the development of special task forces. Benke said any concerns should be related as soon as possible to staff. He requested staff to accumulate all concerns and further investigation and bring these to the November 15 worksession. He suggested the discussion be continued to the Truth in Taxation. Gunderman questioned if a decision could be made at the November 22 Meeting. Benke agreed that a tentative decision could be made on November 22. Samuelson asked if the CSC will meet before November 22. Fulton feels it would be unfair to ask the CSC to review this issue on such short timeframe. Benke hopes that after the November 8 election, much of the rhetoric will end and issues will become more clear. The Legislature is scheduled to review property tax reform during the 1995 session which could change the City's 1996 budget package. A resident asked the cost impact if churches were not included. Olson confirmed that if churches were excluded, each residential lot would see a $.06 per quarter increase. Benke said churches pay for water and sewer services and special assessments, and it is questionable how this proposed utility differs from those fees. Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Larson, to CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION OF THE CONSIDERATION OF A STORMW ATER UTILITY TO THE NOVEMBER 22, 1994, COUNCIL MEETING. 4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. New Business In regards to a request from a member of the audience, Council will provide the opportunity to speak, but formal Council action will not be taken. Erland Ekberg, Salem Covenant Church, said the church would like to expand the east side parking lot with two parking lanes. They prefer to perform the expansion while weather permits to alleviate on-street parking. Ekberg presented a proposal to the City Planner and there appears to be no conflict with ordinances. With the short timeframe, Ekberg asked if Council action could be made before the Planning Commission review on November 15. LeFevere was unsure if a site plan review is required. Ekberg said the City Planner indicated no code violations. Council Business I Stormwater Utility Plan Report 94-263 I New Business Salem Baptist Church Parking Lot Expansion I