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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION—SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 3 Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson indicated that increases in expenditures in the General Fund consist of salary and benefit costs, public safety contracts, Council training and tablets, auditing and accounting services, IT services and network support, park maintenance materials, streets maintenance and supplies, insurance expenses, and other miscellaneous adjustments. She noted that public safety expenditures have increased by $57,228. Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson stated that staff recommends that a funding source be identified for the EDA fund, and also based on the draft CIP, recommends a transfer of$50,000 to the EDA from the PIR Fund in 2013 for the Gateway signs. Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson reminded the Council that the final levy is established and certified in December. Once a preliminary levy is established, the amount can be reduced, but it cannot be increased. Discussion ensued regarding the 2013 preliminary budget and levy. The consensus of the Council was to direct staff to bring back various options to reduce the levy, and the levy discussion will be continued at the September 10, 2012, City Council meeting. 3. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES Councilmember Werner complimented the repair work that was done at Floral Park on the steps. Councilmember Tamble stated that an email was received from an upset resident regarding a letter she received on Friday afternoon prior to a three-day holiday weekend. The letter noted that water shut-off s would begin on Tuesday, and the letter notified residents to contact City Hall with questions. She was unable to contact City Hall because the letter was not received in a timely manner. Councilmember Holden noted that the City mailed the letter on Tuesday with the intent that it would be delivered sooner than Friday. Councilmember Tamble expressed concern that the Star Tribune was dropping off unwanted papers/advertisements in his driveway. City Administrator Klaers stated that the Star Tribune can be contacted to stop the delivery of unwanted materials. Councilmember Holden announced that she had tickets for the Northwest Youth & Family Services' Taste of Northwest event scheduled for September 27, 2012. Councilmember Holden inquired about the I-694 pedestrian bridge meeting at the Shoreview Community Center on September 27, 2012. City Administrator Klaers explained that it is a MnDOT study regarding existing and needed pedestrian crossings between I-35E and 1-35W. He noted that the study is in the early stages.