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franchise fees and the arrangement they have for fire and police services. She stated that the City is continuing to use the growth in the tax base to fund these obligations, which prior to the past few years have never been factored into the budget. She appreciated that the Council has been united in that commitment to finding a solution for the road improvements. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to Adopt Resolution #17-09-235 Approving the Proposed 2017, Payable 2018 Tax Levy and Schedule Budget Public Meeting Date and to schedule budget/levy public meeting date on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Johns, Kuzma, and Williams. Voting No: Councilmember Riley. Absent: Councilmember Shryock. 7.02: Considering Adopting Resolution #17-09-236 Adopting Proposed 2018 General Fund Budget and Resolution #17-09-237 Adopting Proposed EDA Budget Councilmember Kuzma stated that the Council has to set a preliminary number and the goal is to still slim down this figure before final adoption in December. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to Adopt Resolution #17-09-236 Adopting the "Proposed" 2018 City of Ramsey General Fund Operating Budget and to Adopt Resolution #17-09-237 Adopting the "Proposed" 2018 City of Ramsey Economic Development Authority Fund Budget. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Johns, Kuzma, and Williams. Voting No: Councilmember Riley. Absent: Councilmember Shryock. 7.03: Consider Inland Group Purchase Agreement Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama reviewed the staff report and recommendation to approve the Purchase Agreement with CAP Acquisitions LLC and to authorize the Bolton & Menk work order. He stated that the work order would keep the project moving forward and would give both parties a better idea of what costs should be expected, for a cost-share, for public infrastructure that will be needed as a result of this project. Councilmember Riley stated that the EDA was supportive of this as this fits within the plans approved by the Planning Commission, noting that the EDA and City Council also reviewed a concept for this development. He stated that this is a market rate offer that would fit well into The COR. Councilmember Kuzma stated that this is a great proposal that will fit well into The COR and will be a benefit for the aging population of Ramsey. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to approve the Purchase Agreement with CAP Acquisitions LLC for roughly 4.2 acres of City owned land and authorize the Bolton&Menk work order. City Council/September 26,2017 Page 7 of 8