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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JUNE 219 2010 4 2.A TCAAP Public Auction Process Update and Discussion (continued) Community Development Director Lehnhoff then reviewed the latest revisions made to the zoning regulations for TCAAP regarding the environmental sustainability section. He questioned r if the Council would like to hold a work session meeting prior to next week's meeting Mayor Harpstead did not feel the work session meeting was necessary. The Council was in agreement. He encouraged staff to consider placing language within the zoning regulations to assure the land transfer occurs with Ramsey County parks and if not, that additional park dedication be required. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated he would consider how to phrase this within the regulations or create a chart based on the land sold or transferred. Councilmember McClung expressed concern about the discussion at the last meeting regarding tax exempt and institutional property. He did not feel any schools were necessary on the TCAAP site. He questioned if the items omitted would be challenged in the future and if further information could be provided to the Council. Community Development Director Lehnhoff explained he would speak with the consulting attorney further on this issue and report back to the Council. B. 2011 Prelimina , Budget Discussion Finance Director Iverson indicated the 2011 budgets had been sent to department heads for review. The City was under current levy limits and the current estimate was 1.68%, however this would not be set until early July. The City did not levy to the full limit for the 2010 budget cycle. She stated the fire and police budgets were expected to increase for 2011. Finance Director Iverson requested direction from the Council on how to proceed with the 2011 budget at this time. She indicated the park fund was running with a negative balance and questioned how this issue should be addressed. Mayor Harpstead suggested the staff budget for park maintenance from the general fund. He did feel the City would need a tax levy change or increase for 2011, however, this could not go above the statutory limit. Councilmember McClung stated he would support a 0% increase in the tax levy. He stated fire and police increases should be offset by revenues and not fund balances. Given the current economic environment the residents are not receiving wage increases and the State has a poor fiscal outlook. He requested the City remain ultra conservative.