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Councilmember Elvig aye Mayor Ramsey aye Motion carried. 7.03: Adopt Resolution Approving Proposed 2013 EDA Levy EDA Chair Chris Riley presented the EDA recommendation that its levy remain the same as 2012, a zero increase. This recommendation is based on fact that in the prior two years, its levy was decreased 42% and the EDA had spent down 50% of the fund balance in 2012. Finance Director Lund presented the 2013 EDA Levy and answered questions of the Council. The Council discussed the EDA levy and asked questions of staff relating to job responsibilities of the staff person proposed to be hired. City Administrator Ulrich stated the budget includes the hiring of an Economic Development Manager to focus on business prospecting, recruitment, and retention throughout Ramsey, not only in The COR. Motion by Councilmember Wise, seconded by Councilmember Backous, to Adopt Resolution #12 -09 -134 Approving the Proposed Preliminary EDA Levy for Payable 2013 in the Amount of $104,466. Further discussion: The Council discussed the EDA levy of $104,466, noting it would provide the same level of working capital in addition to add staffing to complete its work plan and further economic development. It was also noted that the EDA has significant fund balances and owns property worth at least $600,000. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Wise, Backous, Elvig, McGlone, Strommen, and Tossey. Voting No: None. 7.04: Adopt Resolution Approving Proposed 2013 Payable Tax Levy Finance Director Lund presented the proposed 2013 Payable Tax Levy and answered questions of the Council. Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember Wise, to Adopt Resolution #12 -09 -135 Approving the Proposed 2012, Payable 2013, Tax Levy. Further discussion: In response to the Council's questions, Development Services Manager Gladhill stated staff used a conservative estimate in forecasting permit revenue, an average of the past few years. With regard to engineering services, City Administrator Ulrich stated the budget contains hiring a City Engineer and Engineering Technician to generate charge back revenues; however, if the City Engineer is not hired for several months, it may impact the amount that can City Council / September 11, 2012 Page 6 of 8