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increase, noting the Park & Recreation Commission has many projects on -line and if all are <br />approved, that fund will go negative by 2015. <br />Acting Chairperson LeTourneau asked about the impact to residents. <br />Finance Director Lund clarified that it will impact new developments /developers and not <br />residents; however, the increase in sewer, water, and storm drain fees will impact residents. She <br />read the City Clerk Thieling's recommendation and rationale to add a line item and fee for e- <br />cigarette sales. Finance Director Lund stated the City pulled back on rental licensing so it is only <br />for apartments at this time. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that is a policy issue that the Council will consider later in the <br />year. <br />Development Services Manager Gladhill stated the City can revise the rates and fee schedule at <br />that time, if needed, to add those fees. <br />Finance Director Lund stated the Brookfield Development water fee will remain at the higher <br />level, resulting in more than one tier of rates. She explained the Schedule of Rates, Fees and <br />Charges will be considered for adoption by the Council at the end of November. <br />Councilmember Johns supported staff's recommendation, noting the increase to utility rates was <br />recommended as part of the rate study. <br />Acting Chairperson LeTourneau concurred, noting staff's recommendation also addresses <br />anticipated projects. <br />Motion by Councilmember Johns, seconded by Acting Chairperson LeTourneau, to recommend <br />that the City Council approve the 2014 Schedule of Rates, Fees, and Charges, holding rates <br />constant with 2013 with the exception of the SAC charge. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chairperson LeTourneau and Councilmember Johns. <br />Voting No: None. <br />4.02: Discussion and Review of 2014 Proposed General Fund Budget and 5 -Year Budget: <br />2014 -2018 <br />Finance Director Lund reviewed the staff report and 2014 budget. She explained it had always <br />been anticipated to incorporate TIF 2, when coming off line, to keep the tax rate constant with <br />the increase in debt for the Municipal Center. Finance Director Lund reviewed the changes from <br />2013 to 2014 in personnel, supplies, other services (road reconstruction), capital outlay, and debt <br />service (internal load principal paid off). Finance Director Lund stated the Fire Station bond is <br />incorporated into the 5 -year budget, and when that debt comes on line, the debt for Fire Station <br />#1 will come off within two years (2016). <br />Finance Committee / October 8, 2013 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />