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Further discussion: Councilmember LeTourneau stated that he is looking forward to the future discussions that will attempt to lower the preliminary budget and tax levy. Councilmember Riley stated that he would like to see the decrease made tonight. Councilmember LeTourneau stated that his anticipation is that there will be a discussion regarding possible opportunities. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Shryock, and Kuzma. Voting No: Councilmembers Riley and Williams. Absent: Councilmember Johns. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to schedule Budget/Levy public meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Shryock, and Kuzma. Voting No: Councilmembers Riley and Williams. Absent: Councilmember Johns. 7.02: Consider Adopting Resolution #15-09-219 Adopting Proposed 2016 General Fund Budget and Resolution #15-09-220 Adopting Proposed 2016 EDA Budget Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to Adopt Resolution #15-09-219 Adopting the "Proposed" 2016 City of Ramsey General Fund Operating Budget. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Kuzma, and Shryock. Voting No: Councilmembers Riley and Williams. Absent: Councilmember Johns. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to Adopt Resolution #15-09-220 Adopting the "Proposed" 2016 City of Ramsey Economic Development Authority Fund Budget. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Kuzma, and Shryock. Voting No: Councilmembers Riley and Williams. Absent: Councilmember Johns. 7.03: Consider Approving Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association's Request to Fund and Construct Dugouts and Fencing Replacement at Central Park Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed the staff report and recommendation to approve the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association's request to fund and construct dugouts and fencing replacement at Central Park. He noted that there was a joint work session earlier in the night and acknowledged that ARAA has contributed more than $100,000 in investments in park infrastructure in Ramsey. Councilmember Shryock thanked staff and Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association (ARAA) for the great partnership that they have created that benefits the youth and the businesses of the City. Motion by Councilmember Shryock, seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, to approve Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association's donation and construction of dugouts and fencing City Council / September 22, 2015 Page 9 of 12