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Councilmember Johns aye Councilmember Kuzma aye Councilmember Tossey aye Councilmember Riley aye Councilmember Backous absent Councilmember LeTourneau aye Mayor Strommen aye 7.03: Discuss Requesting that Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Allocate $215,561 towards Economic Development Activity in the City of Ramsey City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report, noting that Anoka County has advised the request has to be made by resolution showing support of the City Council. He indicated this request allocates almost the entire Anoka County HRA levy towards City purposes. If approved by Anoka County, it would provide an additional source of revenue and allow the City Council to lower the City HRA's levy. However, it would need to be approved annually by Anoka County. City Administrator Ulrich stated this has not yet been approved by Anoka County so the HRA budget has been put forth as if it does not have this allocation. If it is approved by Anoka County, the City Council can determine in December if it wants to reduce the City's HRA levy. Councilmember Tossey stated his concern that if approved, the City will use the Anoka County HRA funds and still levy its residents for additional HRA dollars. He stated he supports making the request of Anoka County for HRA funds but if approved, he would like staff to provide information on where cuts are being made to the City's HRA budget/levy. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to adopt Resolution #13 -08 -147 Requesting that Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Allocate $215,561 of its 2014 Levy toward Economic Development Activities in the City of Ramsey. Further discussion: The City Council discussed the amount of available Anoka County HRA funding. City Administrator Ulrich noted the City has used some of the Anoka County HRA funding for property purchases and estimated $100,000 remained in the reserve fund balance. Councilmember Riley stated this action is proactive as it will remove the issue of double taxation for the HRA. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Riley, Johns, Kuzma, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Backous. 7.04: Report from the Personnel Committee — August 27, 2013 1) Case 2 of 4: Resolution to End a Part -Time Building Maintenance Worker's Probation City Council / August 27, 2013 Page 6 of 9