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Finance Officer Lund explained that this is a preliminary levy because the Department of Revenue wanted to respond to cities wanting an extension because the State's numbers are not available at this time. Councilmember Backous returned to the dais at 7:39 p.m. 7.03: Review and Adopt Proposed 2012 General Fund Budget Finance Officer Lund reviewed the staff report. Mayor Ramsey noted this is a preliminary 2012 General Fund Budget and not a final budget at this time Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Elvig, to adopt Resolution #11 -09 -161 Adopting the Proposed 2012 General Fund Budget. Further discussion: Councilmember Strommen invited the public to attend the truth in taxation hearing, adding that the State finishing their budget so late made it harder on the cities. Finance Officer Lund stated the preliminary budget will be posted on the City's website. Mayor Ramsey noted the truth in taxation meeting schedule is also posted on the website. Finance Officer Lund stated that after the County sends their preliminary numbers, they set the tax rate, so final numbers should be available around Thanksgiving. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Elvig, Backous, McGlone, Strommen, Tossey, and Wise. Voting No: None. 7.04: Adopt Ordinance No. XX to Amend City Code Section 117 -90 Entitled Map; Case of Stoney River Associate Planner Gladhill reviewed the staff report. Motion by Councilmember McGlone, seconded by Councilmember Wise, to waive the Charter requirement to read the ordinance aloud and adopt Ordinance #11 -12 Approving the Zoning Amendment to R -3 Residential. A roll call vote was performed by the Recording Secretary: Councilmember Strommen aye Councilmember Tossey aye Councilmember McGlone aye Councilmember Elvig aye Councilmember Backous aye Councilmember Wise aye Mayor Ramsey aye Motion carried. City Council / September 13, 2011 Page 7of12