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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL— SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 4 <br /> C. Motion to Approve Resolution 2016-030 Authorizing the Application for <br /> Recycling SCORE Grant Funds from Ramsey County <br /> D. Motion to Approve Planning Case 16-022 Variance— 1500 Arden Place <br /> E. Motion to Adopt Snowplowing, Snow Removal and Ice Control Policy <br /> F. Motion to Accept Proposal for Engineering Services—Bethel Trail <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes 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. Set Preliminary Levy and Establish Truth-In-Taxation Public Hearing Date <br /> for Proposed Hearing Date for Proposed Taxes Payable in 2017 <br /> Interim City Administrator and Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson <br /> reviewed the preliminary tax levy with the City Council. She noted the preliminary levy had to be <br /> adopted by the Council in September of each year. She discussed the median value of homes in <br /> Arden Hills and how these properties would be impacted by the proposed tax levy. The City's tax <br /> capacity and tax rate was reviewed along with the proposed operating budget for 2017. It was <br /> noted a tax levy of 4.7% was being proposed. Staff recommended the Council set the preliminary <br /> levy and truth-in-taxation public hearing. <br /> Councilmember McClung asked when the City would start seeing tax revenue from the TCAAP <br /> redevelopment. <br /> Interim City Administrator and Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson <br /> explained it would take two years after the property was sold in order for revenues to be seen on <br /> the tax rolls. <br /> Mayor Grant discussed the raw value of land versus developed land. It was noted the entire <br /> TCAAP site would not come onto the tax roles as the same time. <br /> Councilmember Holden addressed the consulting engineering expenses projected for 2017 and <br /> reported the City would actually be saving money by staying with an engineering firm versus <br /> hiring another City Engineer. <br />