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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 25, 2017 Page 8 Ayes: Willmus and Laliberte. Nays: Etten, McGehee and Roe. Motion failed. Etten moved, Willmus seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 11447 (Attach- ment A) entitled, "Resolution Submitting the Preliminary Property Tax Levy on Real Estate to the Ramsey County Auditor for the Fiscal Year of 2018;" amended to increase the City Manager Recommended levy by $580,595 (Option C outlined in Attachment E) revising Programs and Services from $16,845,505 to $17,246,100 for a total levy (with Debt Service at $3,330,000) revised from $20,175,505 to $20,756,100. Councilmember Willmus noted that conversations would continue in the next few months, as well as a better financial picture being available as well as having an opportunity for the Finance Commission to weigh in. Councilmember McGehee asked if the makers of the motion would entertain Councilmember Willmus' suggestion to have the Finance Commission look at all options, and provide feedback on Option E. Mayor Roe clarified that the motion did not include referral to the Finance Com- mission; and as Chair ruled consideration of the motion currently before the body, with any subsequent action for referral taken as part of a later motion. Councilmember Laliberte stated her support for the motion. Councilmember McGehee stated her support for the motion, even though willing to go higher. Mayor Roe stated his support of the motion, since it provided a not-to-exceed lev- el allowing room to consider impacts. Specific to comments about the impacts to the Roseville taxpayer with school district levies, Mayor Roe agreed with the need to consider those other jurisdictional impacts, but noted the importance of ensuring city finances were in good shape as well. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus, Laliberte, Etten, McGehee and Roe. Nays: None. Willmus moved, Laliberte seconded, directing staff to refer Option C as adopted to the Finance Commission for their feedback; and for their review and recommendations on any other of the options outlined in Attachment E that may fall under this preliminary not-to-exceed levy number. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus, Laliberte, Etten, McGehee and Roe.