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consideration is road funding because if taken from the General Fund, it will drive the tax capacity rate. She distributed and reviewed a listing of levy increases for Anoka County cities, noting some also received a change in Local Government Aid (LGA). Councilmember Johns stated she appreciates receiving this information because it shows where Ramsey falls when compared to other Anoka County cities, noting Ramsey is not out of line. Finance Director Lund stated it comes down to the needs of the City and what the Council is comfortable with for expenses from the General Fund. Councilmember LeTourneau stated he wanted a better understanding of what a 58% tax capacity rate would look like and what would need to be cut. Finance Director Lund commented on the benefit of being able to point out why there was an increase, such as funding road projects. She stated she will prepare several other scenarios for the Council's review. Chairperson Riley noted the five -year budget proposes an addition of four police officers, but he thought that staff was increased based on growth of the City. Finance Director Lund stated if this budget is based on Strategic Plan items, that will be cut. 5.02: 2014 -2018 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Finance Director Lund reviewed the staff report and the 2014 -2018 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), noting it is a strategic planning tool to assist the City Council in identifying proposed capital improvement projects over the next five years. She stated some projects are listed as a placeholder in 2018 so they are not forgotten but she had identified whether there was adequate funding. Chairperson Riley asked whether the fifth year indicates future purchases beyond five years. Finance Director Lund answered in the affirmative and explained that the software program does not allow the creation of a sixth column for future purchases. Councilmember Johns stated that moving to the next year, those items move into line. Chairperson Riley stated he knows some snowplows need to be replaced but asked if one for each of the next five years need to be purchased. Public Works Superintendent Riemer explained that is how they fall into the rotation but there is only one new purchase in 2015. At 12 years, if the plow is still running good, replacement will be pushed out. Chairperson Riley asked about the need for a sprinkler system for Fire Station #1. Finance Committee / November 12, 2013 Page 6 of 7