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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – NOVEMBER 24, 2014 10 <br /> <br />Utility Rates <br />The utility rates and charges (i.e. SAC/WAC fees) proposed increase is 2%, and surface water <br />charges per quarter is a 3% proposed increase based on City Council direction given at the <br />December 10, 2012, meeting when the plan for future utility rates was approved. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked if garbage haulers were required to submit their rates to the City <br />when applying for their licenses. <br /> <br />City Clerk Dietl commented that an MOA (Memorandum of Understanding) and certification <br />have been submitted by the haulers through the licensing process. <br /> <br />The Council supported the fee schedule as proposed. <br /> <br />G. 2015 Proposed Budget and Tax Levy <br /> <br />Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson reviewed the proposed 2015 budget <br />and tax levy with the Council. She addressed questions from the Council and reviewed the <br />impacts the staff changes in Recreation would have on the budget. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden wanted to see the final compensation study before making any <br />decisions on wages. She stated she could only support a 1.5% cost of living increase until the <br />final compensation study was presented. <br /> <br />Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson reported that any cost of living <br />approved over and above 1.5% in 2015 could be paid retroactive. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding home values and the County’s proposed taxes for 2015. <br /> <br />2. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br /> <br />ADJOURN <br /> <br />Mayor Grant adjourned the City Council work session at 9:36 p.m. <br /> <br /> <br />__________________________ __________________________ <br />Amy Dietl David Grant <br />City Clerk Mayor <br />