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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,November 28, 2011 Page 14 At the request of Councilmember McGehee, Mr. Miller advised that current inter- est rates on the delinquent charges was approximately 6%. There were no members of public appearing to speak at this time. McGehee moved, Johnson seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 10951 (Attach- ment A) entitled, "Resolution Directing the County Auditor to Levy Unpaid Wa- ter, Sewer and Other City Charges for Payable 2012 or Beyond." Roll Call Ayes: Willmus; Johnson; McGehee; and Roe. Nays: None. b. Consider Approving Legislative Agenda City Manager Bill Malinen summarized the requested action detailed in the RCA dated November 28, 2011. Discussion included the current process and proposed League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) initiative for local option sales tax by municipalities; referendums for such a local option sales tax proposed during municipal general elections and state statute requirements; and access from previous Council meeting packet infor- mation specific to the local option sales tax Councilmember McGehee requested that either staff or the City's legislative dele- gation provide additional clarification on taxable items and how much of a local tax percentage was customary or allowable, and any specific use restrictions. Councilmember Johnson questioned the percentage of sales taxes from residents versus non-residents and asked that staff provide any research material on that ra- tio, and potential positive impacts that residents may realize; and if those funds could be used for future CIP infrastructure needs of the City that could reduce im- pacts to Roseville taxpayers. Councilmember Johnson also questioned if those funds could be used to pay down bonds or their interest. City Manager Malinen noted that the City of Roseville was blessed with a robust retail economy; and advised that staff would pursue additional research through the Department of Revenue on non-resident versus resident sales tax impacts to the City's local tax base. Councilmember McGehee requested additional research of any potential negative impacts to the City's retail economy through implementing a local sales tax op- tion; or potential relocation of that strong retail base beyond Roseville due to competition from other communities without a local sales tax option.