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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL— SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 5 <br /> 5. CONSENT CALENDAR <br /> A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item- Claims and Payroll <br /> B. Accept Resignation of Planning Commissioner Samuel Scott <br /> C. Approve Resolution 2014-047 Appointing Steven Jones to Planning Commission <br /> D. Temporary Permit to Construct For Work at the NE Corner of Connelly <br /> Avenue/County Road E <br /> E. Joint Powers Agreement Between the City of Arden Hills and Ramsey County GIS <br /> Users Group <br /> F. 1777 Gateway Boulevard— Stipulation of Settlement <br /> G. 1787 Gateway Boulevard— Stipulation of Settlement <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a <br /> motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented and to authorize <br /> execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried <br /> unanimously (5-0). <br /> 6. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS <br /> None. <br /> 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> None. <br /> 8. NEW BUSINESS <br /> A. 2015 Proposed Preliminary Budget and Tax Levy <br /> Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson stated that the City Council had a <br /> 2015 budget and tax levy discussion during the September 22, 2014, work session. At this work <br /> session, staff was directed to prepare a preliminary levy resolution that called for a 5% increase. <br /> Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson explained that the preliminary tax <br /> levy amount certified in September can be decreased but not increased when the final tax levy <br /> amount is approved in December. She noted that the budget message in the 2015 Budget that was <br /> distributed on September 15th contemplates a 4.5% tax levy increase; therefore, the Council <br /> should refer to the updated budget message that is in the agenda packet. She reviewed the <br /> proposed budget and tax levy at the 5% level. The extra '/z% tax levy increase generates an <br /> additional $16,450 in revenue. Staff reviewed the budget and tax levy in further detail with the <br /> Council and recommended that the Council set the preliminary levy for taxes payable in 2015. <br /> Councilmember Holden supported a 5% increase in the tax levy. She then discussed the <br /> proposed increases that were required for public safety. She explained that fiscal disparities <br /> would be decreasing. She stated that taxpayers recently voiced concern with a proposed franchise <br /> fee and for this reason, she recommended a 5% tax levy increase and that 2% of this be set aside <br />