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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL September 13, 2010 6 6.B. Resolution 2010 -048 Ordering Abatement at 2028 Edgewater Avenue for Noxious Weeds and Other Growths of Vegetation Not in Compliance with City Regulations (continued) City Planner Beekman stated the fence had been in serious disrepair and it had gaps where passersby could see into the backyard. Also the fence did not enclose the backyard so the neighbors to the north and south of the property could see the backyard easily. Councilmember Holden asked Staff if there were other properties that had trees or fences encroaching on City property that would need to be addressed. City Planner Beekman stated this encroachment had been obvious. There may be others but they are not obvious and the property lines would need to be defined before a determination could be made. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated Staff had been working with the Code Enforcement Officer on two other encroachments and these have been resolved. Councilmember Holden suggested when the City requires a resident to move a fence, garden, or other structures the information, including the reason, should be in the Administrator's Update. The motion was called to a vote. The motion carried unanimously (5 -0). 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Adopt 2010 Operating Levy Payable in 2011 and Establish the 2010 Truth -In- Taxation Hearing Date Finance Director Sue Iverson stated by September 15, 2010, the City is required to adopt and certify to Ramsey County a preliminary levy and Truth -In- Taxation hearing dates. Based on City Council direction at the August 16, 2010 work session, Staff has prepared a preliminary levy of $3,088,964. The overall levy limit for the City of Arden Hills with the state mandated levy limit plus allowable special levies is $3,218,680. The proposed 2011 levy is $129,716 under that limit. The overall increase in the proposed levy is a 2.4% increase over the 2010 levy; however, the City's portion of the levy after Fiscal Disparities equates to a 1.4% increase over the 2010 City portion of the levy. The impact on an average medium home valued at $276,000 is an increase of $49.21 or 8.1% annually. The average decrease in market value for residential property in Arden Hills was 1.0 Determination of the preliminary levy amount is based on 2011 budget information assembled to -date. The 2009 Legislature changed the Truth -In- Taxation laws. The City is now only required to announce and schedule one regular meeting at which the Council discusses the budget and levy and takes comments from the public. The City may adopt the budget and final levy after the hearing during the same meeting. The meeting must be between November 25 and December 26 and must occur at or after 6:00 p.m. The City must notify the