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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL— SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 6 for repairs to Snelling Avenue. She supported giving staff a raise in 2015 as she wanted to keep current personnel. Councilmember McClung explained that he could support a 2% tax levy increase and nothing more. Mayor Grant stated that the Council did not have to make any cuts to the budget this evening, but that they did need to come to an agreement on a levy amount to certify. Councilmember Werner supported a 5% levy increase. He was pleased that home values in Arden Hills were on the rise. Mayor Grant commented that public safety costs were expected to increase by $86,118 in 2015, which makes up 2.6% of the 5% levy increase. Councilmember Holmes recommended that the tax levy be set at 5%this evening. She indicated that this amount could always be decreased between now and December. She supported the Council setting aside funds for roadway improvements based on the comments received from the public. Councilmember McClung reported that the current budget did not have any funds designated for roads or trails. Mayor Grant understood that the City needed to be mindful of its roadways, however, he did not hear comments from the residents requesting taxes be increased to improve the streets. He stated that he would be more comfortable with a 4.5% levy increase. Councilmember Holden looked forward to hearing from the public at the upcoming Truth-In- Taxation hearing as this would provide more clear input on how the citizens wanted the Council to proceed with the budget. MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2014-045 — setting the preliminary levy for taxes payable in 2015 with a 5% tax levy increase. The motion carried 3-2 (Grant and McClung opposed). B. Establish a Truth-In-Taxation Public Hearing Date for Proposed Taxes Payable in 2015 Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson stated that cities are required to announce and schedule one regular meeting at which the Council discusses the budget and levy and takes comments from the public. Cities are no longer required to publish notices in the paper, and cities may adopt the budget and final levy after the public hearing during the same meeting. The Truth-In-Taxation hearing must be held after November 25 but no later than December 26 and must occur at or after 6 p.m.