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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 27, 2016 6 Councilmember McClung supported a large portion of the funds going to the PIR Fund ($400,000) but believed it would be wise for the Council to also set aside a portion ($165,121) for the coming year. He explained that these funds would assist with covering the proposed public safety increases for 2017. Councilmember Holmes did not support the proposed motion. She wanted to see the PIR Fund remain robust. In addition, she commented that the funds for the new fire truck would come out of the PIR Fund and believed staffs recommendation should be followed. Councilmember Wicklund supported the motion because it creates flexibility for the City Council. Councilmember Holden stated the Council could take the funds out of the General Fund at any time and make an allotment to the PIR Fund or vice versa. Mayor Grant wanted the Council to be careful. He did not want to see the City keep the levy artificially low for several years and then be faced with a larger increase in the future. Councilmember Holden asked how much the City would be paying for the Bethel trail. Acting Public Works Director Anderson estimated the City would be paying close to $1 million for the Bethel trail. Councilmember Holden suggested the Council table action on this item to allow the Council to receive more information from staff. Councilmember McClung was amenable to tabling action on this item. He withdrew his previous motion. Mayor Grant suggested this item be tabled to a date certain. Interim City Administrator and Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson questioned what information the Council would like to have from staff. Mayor Grant wanted more information on the cost estimates for the PIR Fund for 2017. Interim City Administrator and Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson reported that the 2017 preliminary budget would not be completed by staff until the end of August. She recommended this item be tabled to the first meeting in September. Councilmember Holden wanted to better understand the salary savings in 2016, the CIP items for 2017, and how the budget would be impacted by these two items. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to table action on the Fund Balance Transfer to the September 12, 2016 City Council meeting. The motion carried (5-0).