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I ~. I I I I I I I .. I I I I I I I i' I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 9. 1996 3 Councilmember Hicks inquired regarding the progress made on additional issues raised in the contractor's request for additional payment. Mr. Stonehouse stated as far as the City is concerned, those issues have been resolved. He explained that underground utilities are not normally identified on the plan, just in case the location is not exact. However, it is customary to show all over ground utilities and the bids clearly outline it is the contractor's responsibility to investigate those issues to their satisfaction prior to preparing the bid. MOTION: Hicks moved and Keirn seconded a motion to authorize the Final Pay Estimate to Midwest Asphalt for the County Road F Reconstruction Project in the amount of $126,326.97. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). C. Resolution #96-50, Clarifying Proposed Sums of Money to be Levied for Levy Year 1996 Terry Post, City Accountant, reviewed the calendar of events involved in the 1997 budget process and advised that the Council is requested to adopt the proposed resolution which clarifies proposed sums of money to be levied for Levy Year 1996, Payable in 1997. The net levy, after HACA, is proposed at $1,829,320 or a 1.95% increase from Levy Year 1995. Mr. Post explained the adoption of a levy at this time is a requirement of the Truth In Taxation process. This increase, if adopted, would be the maximum increase in the levy and the only change which could be made from this point forward would be to decrease the levy. Mr. Post stated nothing has come to staff s attention to change budget items previously discussed. In response to Councilmember Malone, Mr. Post explained the proposed levy amount is net of HACA, and the increase of 1.95% appears to be lower than surrounding communities. Acting Mayor Aplikowski asked if the proposed increase is sufficient to meet the needs of Arden Hills. Mr. Post responded that it addresses the spending priorities established by Council as part of the budget process. MOTION: Keirn moved and Malone seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #96-50, Clarifying Proposed Sums of Money to be Levied for Levy Year 1996. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). D. Resolution #96-51, Adopting Truth in Taxation Hearing Dates and Location for Proposed 1997 Taxes Payable Mr. Post advised the Council is also requested to adopt the proposed resolution adopting the Truth In Taxation hearing dates and locations for proposed 1997 taxes payable. Because the City cannot schedule its initial hearing and continuation hearing on dates being used by Ramsey County, Metropolitan Council, or school districts, the Council will need to consider additional meetings or change current meeting dates.