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7:06 Consider Waiving/Not Waiving Statutory Tort Limits <br />Finance Officer Lund reviewed the staff report. <br />Councilmember Tossey stated his intention to vote against waiving tort limits, thinking the City <br />should be held responsible if found negligent. <br />City Attorney Goodrich read the League finding relating to Tort limits. <br />Councilmember McGlone stated his intention to vote against waiving tort limits because he <br />believed coverage of $1.5 million per incident is not a high enough award in some cases. <br />The Council discussed the tort limits, difference between publicly owned facilities (parks, <br />swimming pools) versus privately owned property, and cost to purchase additional coverage. It <br />was noted the Council is the fiduciary for the City's taxpayers and if the statute regulating tort <br />limits is not supported, the statute should be addressed at the State level. City Attorney Goodrich <br />advised that if the Council takes action tonight, that action can be reversed at a future meeting <br />should the Council determine to purchase additional insurance coverage. <br />Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember Backous, to Adopt Resolution #11-12- <br />256 Not To Waive Statutory Tort Limits for LMCIT Liability Coverage. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Backous, Elvig, Strommen, and <br />Wise. Voting No: Councilmembers McGlone and Tossey. <br />7:07 Review and Adopt 2011 /Payable 2012 Tax Levy and 2012 General Fund Budget <br />Finance Officer Lund reviewed the staff report. <br />Councilmember McGlone stated his intention to oppose this action, noting his property value <br />went down 18% in the past year, but his taxes increased. <br />Finance Officer Lund and City Administrator Ulrich answered questions of the Council relating <br />to reducing the debt service on the municipal building and General Fund budget. It was noted <br />the Council did reduce spending if not for debt service on the municipal building. <br />Motion by Councilmember Strommen, seconded by Mayor Ramsey, to Adopt Resolution #11- <br />12-25 8 Adopting the 2011, Payable 2012 Municipal Tax Levy and Adopt Resolution #11-12-259 <br />Adopting the 2012 City of Ramsey General Fund Operating Budget. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Strommen, Backous, Elvig, <br />Tossey, and Wise. Voting No: Councilmember McGlone. <br />City Council / December 13, 2011 <br />Page 13 of 15 <br />