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Further discussion: Councilmember Backous stated he will support the motion though he is disturbed that $150,000 of cuts were easily made in two weeks. Councilmember LeTourneau stated when talking about shortfalls, it requires you give up something and that occurred when the $150,000 was cut. City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the year -long budget process and how it was refined as additional factors were known. Councilmember Tossey agreed that the budget process involves compromise but he thinks the real argument is that the Anoka County numbers did not come back as anticipated and that resulted in making enough budget cuts to reach the tax capacity number the Council wanted. Mayor Strommen stated at the Work Session, when the Anoka County valuations were presented, staff had already identified some of the savings relating to the Economic Development Manager and number of employees opting out of health care, which was a big part of the savings needed to reach the original target. Since then, there has been a resignation of a police officer, resulting in a further reduction. Councilmember Backous stated the EDA and HRA levies are too high, in his opinion, and should be reduced. Finance Director Lund stated the EDA reviewed this $121,000 budget, noting the majority is staff - related costs. She stated personnel includes the City Administrator at 5 %, Development Services Manager at 15 %; and, Economic Development Manager at 34 %. Councilmember Riley asked if those percentages have changed to a more accurate reflection of actual time spent. Finance Director Lund answered in the affirmative and described the areas of development included. Councilmember Tossey asked what the EDA has in the bank. Finance Director Lund answered the EDA has $600,000 Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, Johns, Backous, LeTourneau, and Riley. Voting No: Councilmember Tossey. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, to Adopt Resolution #13 -12 -226 Adopting the 2013 Payable, 2014 Municipal Tax Levy in the amount of $8,564,341. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Riley, LeTourneau, Backous, Johns, and Kuzma. Voting No: Councilmember Tossey. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to Adopt Resolution #13 -12 -224 Adopting the 2013 Payable 2014 EDA levy in the amount of $121,783 and to Adopt Resolution #13 -12 -225 Adopting the 2014 EDA Budget in the amount of $128,500. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Riley, Johns, and Kuzma. Voting No: Councilmembers Backous and Tossey. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 7.01: Consideration of Adopting Resolution #13 -12 -217 Approving Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for CSAH 5 / Alpine Drive Intersection Improvements City Engineer Westby presented the CSAH 5 / Alpine Drive intersection improvement project and explained why staff recommends constructing a trail connection north of Alpine Drive to bridge the gap between CSAH 5 and the end of the existing trail about 100 feet west of Krypton City Council / December 10, 2013 Page 8 of 14