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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 24, 2018 Page 16 Councilmember Laliberte stated she believes the three-year plan that was recom- mended is fiscally responsible and is the plan she is most comfortable with. Councilmember Willmus stated his comfort level lies with the two-year plan and the three-year plan and he thought if there is commitment, the Council will take a serious look and see where they are at in December. He thought the City needs to be aware of what homeowners are experiencing out there and if there is an oppor- tunity to offset or alleviate some of that burden, he wants to take a look at that. He will be okay with the motion as long as the City is continuing to delve into these as year-end approaches. Going forward, something he would like to see next budget season, in terms of the calendar, is for staff to coincide discussion with regard to fees a little closer in relation to this preliminary stage of the budget and levy rather than waiting until the first week in November. Mayor Roe thought there were some conversations about how to move things like the CIP and other things early in the process and the City does have the challenge of how much can happen at the same time. He was also in support of the motion and even with this adjustment, the tax rate in 2019 will be going down to about 37 percent which is a decrease in the tax rate from 2018 and a decrease in tax dol- lars collected per dollar value of property. He thought this was good progress and tells the community that the Council and staff are being careful about how the City is taxing and levying and that property owners are reaping benefits of tax base growth because the tax base is growing at a rate greater than the City is spending and levying money. Councilmember Laliberte indicated she would support the motion at this time be- cause we are at the not to exceed. She thought everyone in the community felt a punch in the gut and to even talk about the tax rates improving is fine unless you are the person that does not have an increased income, you are still trying to live in Roseville, and pay the overall taxes that all of the taxing authorities are putting on the residents. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus, Laliberte, Etten, McGehee and Roe. Nays: None. Mayor Roe stated the Council will be revisiting this not to exceed amount at the December 3rd meeting. McGehee moved, Etten seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 11535 (Attachment B) entitled, "Resolution Directing the County Auditor to Adjust the Approved Tax Levy for 2019 Bonded Debt." Roll Call Ayes: Willmus, Laliberte, Etten, McGehee and Roe.