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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 4 Councilmember Holden asked how many commercial and industrial properties are disputing their valuation at this time. Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson stated that it was her understanding that there were ten to twenty commercial/industrial properties that are disputing their property valuation. Mayor Grant indicated that the median home value in Arden Hills went up 2.8% this past year while the County average was only 0.2%. He is pleased with this statistic and congratulated the Arden Hills residents for properly managing the housing stock. He explained that the levy amount approved this evening will be an amount not to exceed and the Council and staff will continue to pare items down within the budget. Councilmember McClung looked forward to additional budget discussions with the Council and is hoping to be able to further reduce the levy amount by December. Mayor Grant agreed but noted a large portion of the 2014 levy increase is due to Public Safety increases. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2013-035, Setting the Preliminary Lew for Taxes Payable in 2014. The motion carried (5-0). B. Establishing 2013 Truth-In-Taxation Hearing Dates Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson stated that each year, the City is required to adopt and certify to Ramsey County a Truth-In-Taxation hearing date. She requested that the Council hold this hearing on December 9, 2013, prior to approving the 2014 budget and tax levy. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2013-036, Adopting the Truth-In-Taxation Public Hearing Date for Proposed Taxes Payable in 2014. The motion carried (5-0). C. Planning Case 13-012—Signage Variance Application City Planner Streff stated that the applicant has requested a variance to deviate from the signage regulations in order to replace an existing manual gasoline price sign with a digital LED (light- emitting diode) price sign. The proposed sign would be approximately 15.35 sq. ft. (35" x 63 1/8") in size with twenty-four(24) inch tall numbers. City Planner Streff indicated that the applicant, Identi-Graphics, is proposing to replace a portion of the sign face on the existing pole sign that identifies the Shell Station located at 1306 County Road E. The property is located within the B-2 Zoning District, south of County Road E and east of Highway 51. This parcel contains three (3) structures that include the convenience store, gas pump islands and canopy, and carwash. The adjoining parcel to the south is also owned by