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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 12, 2016 Page 32 Councilmember Willmus clarified that Mr. Koland’s application would not be subject to any new regulations, if adopted, as they are not retroactive. Mayor Roe agreed, noting determinations are made based on the requirements at the time of consideration, not on potential future standards. Councilmember Laliberte clarified the Council is already talking about looking at the Minor Subdivision Code as a result of this proposal and previous proposals where the Council felt it did not have adequate information. It is not solely an outcome of tonight’s consideration. Mayor Roe agreed it has been discussed since the 2010 Zoning Code update. Recess Mayor Roe recessed the meeting at approximately 8:57 p.m., and reconvened at approximately 9:04 p.m. 13.Budget Items a.Adopt a Preliminary 2017 Tax Levy and Budget Finance Director Chris Miller referenced the RCA and summary provided for the 2017 preliminary budget and tax levy dated September 12, 2016, and related at- tachments. Mr. Miller advised this is the same information presented to the Coun- nd cil on August 22 when a public hearing was held to solicit comment. This is the sixth time the Council has deliberated on the recommended spending plan. Mr. Miller indicated the overall recommended budget is $52.1 million, a slight overall decrease of $1,900, and the tax supported budget is $29.4 million, an in- crease of $671,000 or 2.3%. Staff recommends a tax levy increase of about 5.5%, which is just over $1 million. The resulting impact on a median valued single- family home would be approximately $51 a year, a 5.94% increase, or $4.22 per month. Mr. Miller clarified this impact is independent of the EDA levy and water and sewer rates, which will be discussed in the near future. Mr. Miller reported on the lower than expected health care premium increase, re- sulting in a $40,000 savings more than anticipated. Those funds remain pro- grammed in the City budget and tax levy so the Council can consider use of those funds to address other unmet needs. He reviewed staff’s recommended action to adopt three separate resolutions. With regard to the $40,000 savings on the projected health care premiums, Mayor Roe asked if it is entirely funded through the tax levy or through other sources. Mr. Miller stated most of it is tax levy supported. Councilmember McGehee asked how much is being taken from reserves. Mr. Miller stated just over $400,000 of reserves is programmed for spending to meet