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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 3 I. 1998 DRAFT 3 <br /> . Mayor Probst stated to the extent that this planning exercise looked at utility issues, some <br /> expenditure from the Utility Fund might be appropriate and could be considered. Mr. Post stated <br /> that once the results and evaluation of the study are known, and if there definitely was an <br /> infrastructure feature with respect to the utilities, it would provide more concrete planning. <br /> However, currently, Phase 2 is speculative in nature, <br /> Mayor Probst stated that several meetings ago a discussion occurred on how this expenditure <br /> could bc funded and there was discussion about approaching Federal EDA in regard to possible <br /> dollars. <br /> Mr. Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator, stated that contact has not yet been made. <br /> Mr. Post explained that staff did hold this discussion and believc it would fit the historical use of <br /> the PIR Fund. <br /> Mayor Probst stated this will effect the budget adoption which is scheduled for two weeks and <br /> asked if staff is requesting Council direction, Mr. Post stated this is staff s proposal and they <br /> would appreciate some acknowledgment if this is the right path to follow for funding or if staff <br /> should investigate other options. <br /> Councilmember Aplikowski stated if the City has to spend this money, she believes it is a good <br /> . option to use these two funds, She stated her support for staff s rationale in recommending this <br /> proposal. <br /> Councilmember Larson stated his concurrence. <br /> Mayor Probst noted that at the September 14, 1998 Council mccting they will consider adoption <br /> of the preliminary budget. <br /> Mr. Post explained that the money to be levied must be certified and communicated to Ramsey <br /> County. He explained the 1999 budget is extremely tight. Mr. Post reminded the Council that <br /> by adopting thc preliminary levy at the maximum, it could be reduced but not raised unless there <br /> is a disaster of some type, He noted the proposed levy is higher than adopted in the past several <br /> years and represents an increase of3,2%, Staff recommends the adoption of Resolution #98-53 <br /> which establishes the maximum tax levy for 1999. <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Keirn seconded a motion to <br /> adopt Resolution #98-53, Clarifying Proposed Sums of Money to be Levied for <br /> Levy Year 1998, Payable 1999, The motion carried unanimously (5-0). <br /> B. Resolution #98-54, Adopting Truth in Taxation Public Hearing Dates for Proposed <br /> 1999 Taxes Payable <br /> . Mr. Post explained that in addition to certifying the Preliminary Levy to Ramsey County for <br /> proposed taxes payable in 1999, the City is also required to select Truth in Taxation public <br /> hearing dates. Hc noted the easier process available to cities this year since the Legislature set <br /> aside two days for use by municipalities. Staff recommends the Council adopt Resolution #98- <br />