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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - December 10, 2007 6 amendments and city hall repairs. She stated she did not have the exact numbers at this time. She stated there has usually been money left over. She reported the Holiday Inn tax revenues would not be received and because of the depressed economy building permit revenues have been very conservative and this is where the extra revenue has usually come from. The motion carried (4-1 McClung) 2. Motion to Approve Resolution 07-76, a Resolution Setting the Final Levv Taxes Payable in 2008 in the Amount of $2,797,348. MOTION: Mayor Harpstead moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to Approve Resolution 07-76, a Resolution Setting the Final Levy for Taxes Payable in 2008 in the Amount of $2,797,348. The motion carried (4-1 McClung) 3. Motion to Approve Resolution 07-77, a Resolution Setting the City Contribution to Employee Monthly Benefits at the Amount of $648 per month, per employee (provided they participate in the HSA plan or single coverage, or $648 toward family coverage if they participate in the Co-Pay plan.) MOTION: Mayor Harpstead moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to Approve Resolution 07-77, a Resolution Setting the City Contribution to Employee Monthly Benefits. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). B. 1. Motion to Approve Ordinance 391 to Repeal Section 620.04 of the City Code, Amend Section 310.01 of the City Code, and Adopt Section 660 of the City Code Regarding the Collection, Hauling, and Licensing of Garbage and Recycling Haulers. City Planner Lehnhoff summarized that section 620.04 of the City Code regulates the disposal, collection, and hauling of garbage in the City. He stated that in order to maintain eligibility for the yearly SCORE grant from Ramsey County, the City needs an ordinance that requires all residential properties have regularly scheduled recycling services. He stated staff is proposing the adoption of an integrated trash and recycling collection, hauling, and licensing ordinance. Councilmember Grant referenced Subd. 5 and commented that a number of conditions and a Memorandum of Understanding were put in place. He questioned if this was still taking place. City Planner Lehnhoff replied he believed it is and would check on this. Councilmember Grant mentioned the trucks would enter the City empty onto the better street to minimize wear and tear on the streets. He stated the garbage haulers should be updated on the PCI. He questioned if the recycling trucks would be included. City Planner Lehnhoff stated it was not in the contract previously as they have smaller trucks. Councilmember Grant stated the