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. . . ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 5 Mayor Aplikowski asked if the City had enough reserve funds available should some disaster happen to the City where it might be necessary to deal with an evacuation. Mr. Siddiqui responded in terms of the City's finances, that would be a significant amount and the City would not be in a position to do a mass evacuation. He noted the City did not carry that kind of a fund balance. Ms. Wolfe noted the City would not be alone in their efforts. She indicated the County and State would also playa part. She stated the key points for the City would be the initial response until other assistance arrived. Mayor Aplikowski asked if the Council should increase the levy number at least one percentage point in the event the City is asked to contribute financially to the eventual Hurricane Katrina evacuees which are anticipated to come to the County. Councilmember Grant stated while he had great sympathy for the evacuees, he did not believe it would be necessary to raise the levy and have the City absorb such costs within the budget. He stated he was comfortable with the proposed 4 percent levy. Councilmember Holden stated she was also satisfied with the proposed 4 percent levy. Councilmember Larson stated he was comfortable with the proposed 4 percent levy right now and if the City was asked to contribute to an evacuee fund, they could look at this next year and tbey increase the levy at that time to replenish funds. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to approve Resolution 05-53, Establishing the Prelimiuary Operating Levy for Taxes Payable in 2006 in the amount of $2,523,737. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to approve Resolution 05-54, Establishing the Preliminary Levy for the Karth Lake Improvement District for taxes payable 2006 in the amount of$13,782.67. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to approve Resolution 05-55, Establishing the Truth in Taxation Hearing Dates for Proposed Taxes Payable in 2006 for December 5th and December 12, 2005. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). B. Planninl! Case 01-05: Chesapeake Companies; Extension of Master Piau PUD Mr. Hellegers requested Council consider the applicants' request for a one-year extension for their Master Plan PUD.