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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Cich, Hardin, Beyer and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case #4: Introduce Ordinance to Amend Ramsey City Code Chapter 9 (Zoning and Subdivision of Land) Section 9.50.05 Ms. Frolik stated that often times the City is faced with situations where a property owner has a reasonable need to convey some of his or her property to the adjacent property owner. At the present time the only tool the city has in place to relocate an interior lot line between two lots is a minor subdivision. She stated an ordinance has been drafted which would amend the City Code to give City Staff the authority to approve a lot line realignment in those instances where no adverse impacts will result from the action or no new lots would be created. She informed Council that the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing regarding this proposed amendment to the ordinance and they are recommending adoption. Motion by Councilmember Cich and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to introduce Ordinance ~91-XX amending Chapter 9 (Zoning and Subdivision of Land), Section 9.50.05 of the Ramsey City Code. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Cich, Beyer, Hardin and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case #5: Truth in Taxation Calendar and Proposed 1992 General Fund Operational Budget and Proposed 1991, Payable 1992 Municipal Levy Finance Officer Helling stated that the Truth in Taxation law requires cities to hold a public budget hearing for property taxes payable in the year 1992. This hearing must be held between November 15 and December 20; the date cannot conflict with the dates set by the County or local school districts. Mrs. Helling stated that in addition to establishing the public hearing dates, the Council must adopt a proposed 1992 budget and levy such that certified copies can be delivered to the County Auditor on or before September 3, 1991. She stated the City must adopt the Proposed General Fund Operational Budget which provides for a balanced budget. The proposed budget will be balanced; however, the line items may be increased or decreased based upon recommendation of the Budget Committee and adoption by City Council. Mrs. Helling stated that the levy limit has been used to establish the Proposed 1991, Payable 1992 Municipal Levy for the City of Ramsey. She added that the proposed Municipal Levy represents a 4.8% increase; however, the General Levy has been increased for the 1992 Local Government Aid cut only and the Debt Service Levy has decreased slightly. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to set the City of Ramsey's initial public budget hearing for property taxes payable in the year 1992 on December 10, 1991 with a reconvene date (if necessary) of December 17, 1991. The hearings are scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Peterson, Beyer, Cich and Hardin. Voting No: None. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to adopt Resolution #91-08-201 setting the proposed 1992 General Fund Operational Budget. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Peterson, Beyer, Cich and Hardin. Voting No: None. City Council/August 27, 1991 Page 6 of 8