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<br />Page 4 - September 11, 2006 New Brighton Council Minutes <br /> <br />Iwas restated that the Tax Levy can remain the same or decrease. <br />ayor Larson stated the maximtun levy proposed is 6.39%. <br />onncil Member Burg questioned If the money for the election is included in the <br />roposed budget. Mr. Maiers replied it was. <br />Conncil Member Ho:ffi:nan questioned the source of the most recent reductions. <br />Mr. Maiers replied $6,000 was part of the administration budget; the other <br />deduction was decreasing the performance pay plan by 50%. <br />Connci1 Member Bauman requested clarification on the fluctuation of tax levy <br />amonnts discussed over the past few budget work session meetings. <br />The fleet and non-fleet program were defined. It was reported. that at the direction <br />of the Connell, the funds anticipated to increase reserves, would be reduced in the <br />budget, with the idea that debt would be issued for future purchases. <br />Conncll Member Bauman stated that while the levy is reduced at this point, it is in <br />fact a deferral of future expenditures. <br />Mayor Larson requested a projection of costs for fleet replacement including <br />interest costs. <br />Connci1 Member Doffing requested a work session to discuss the changes in the <br />fleet and non-fleet replacement plan. <br />Conncll Member Hoffman agreed with Connci1 Member Doffing on the need for an <br />additional work session to discuss questions related to the fleet and non-fleet <br />items. <br />(nnCll Member Doffmg requested an analysis of the costs associated with the <br />uilding in the Northwest Quadrant, related to costs of additional demand for <br />rnces. <br />Leon Kline 1748 14th Ave NW requested the total budget for 2006, and the total <br />interest paid and proposed interest paid for the current bonds. Thirdly Mr. Kline <br />requested information detailing the cuts made at the corporate level. Mr Maiers <br />agreed to get the information to Mr. Kline. <br /> <br />Motion by Council Member Hoffman, seconded by Council Member Burg to <br />adopt the resolution adopting the proposed maximum tax levy for taxes gayable in <br />2007 and to set the date for the truth in taxation hearing on December 4 and <br />continuation hearing on December 12th. <br /> <br />3 Ayes - 2 Nays, Motion Carried <br />Ayes- <br />Mayor Larson <br />Conncll Member Hoffman <br />Conncll Member Burg <br /> <br />I Nays: <br />Conncll Member Doffing <br />Conncll Member Bauman <br /> <br />Conncll Member Doffing stated her discontent with the council at the failed <br />