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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,April 8, 2013 Page 5 Discussion included the current status of this legislation before the State Legisla- ture, with staff advising it had currently passed through a number of committees, with the Tax Committee review still pending; how this would be of benefit to metropolitan versus non-metropolitan communities as detailed in the background information in the RCA, and particularly beneficial in the numerous county thor- oughfares in commercial areas throughout Roseville and allowing another finan- cial tool that otherwise remain a challenge for the City to participate in financial- ly, as well as some Chapter 429 projects with assessment challenges based on re- cent appraisals not always supporting the City's current assessment policy; and recognizing that the City has a long-term projected shortfall in funding for the City's CIP. Further discussion included the flexibility for individual communities in address- ing high impact areas; and the intent of this Street improvement District legisla- tion to address infrastructure, not alternative transportation options. Acting Mayor Willmus thanked staff for bringing this opportunity forward. McGehee moved, Etten seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 11065 (Attachment B) entitled, "A Resolution Supporting Legislation Authorizing the Establishment of Municipal Street Improvement Districts." Roll Call Ayes: Laliberte; McGehee; Etten; and Willmus. Nays: None. b. Consider a Resolution Supporting Sales Tax Exemption on City Purchases City Manager Malinen briefly summarized this late-breaking opportunity for the City Council to consider support of legislation for sales tax exemption on City purchases, as outlined in the three (3)bench handouts. Acting Mayor Willmus asked staff if this was a time-sensitive issue or if it could be held over for next week's meeting. City Manager Malinen advised that several hearings had been held today; and all three (3)bills were scheduled to be heard by committee tomorrow, April 9, 2013. McGehee moved adoption of Resolution entitled, "A Resolution Supporting Sales Tax Exemption on City Purchases;" but Acting Mayor Willmus ruled the motion failed for lack of a second. Willmus moved, Etten seconded, TABLING this item, directing staff to bring the item forward at the April 15, 2013 meeting.