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regular meeting of September 13, 2004. She explained the $33,000 represents the amount of fiscal disparity on the HRA levy last year. For Ramsey to collect the $33,000 fi'om the fiscal disparity pool for last year the same amount is required to be levied this year or it would be distributed to other communities. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to ratify the recommendation of the Finance Committee for Case No. 2 and adopt Resolution #04-12-371 adopting the 2004, payable 2005 HRA Tax Levy and adopt Resolution #04-12-372 adopting the 2004, payable 2005 EDA Tax Levy. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Zimmerman, Councilmembers Elvig, Kurak, Cook, and Pearson. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Gamec and Councilmember Sll'Oll'llllell. 3) Authorization of the Issuance and Awarding the Sale of $345,000 General Obligation Equipment Certificates of 2004 Finance Office Lund stated with the authorization of the 2005 levy and budget, capital equipment wilt be funded partially through the issuance of capital equipment certificates. The amount of the certificates to be issued is $345,000. She reviewed the capital equipment purchases planned for 2005. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to ratify the recommendation of the Finance Committee for Case No. 3 and adopt Resolution #04-12-373 at,thorizing the issuance and awarding the sale of $345,000 General Obligation Equipment Certificates of 2004. Further discussion: Councilmember Kurak inquired about the status of the Council's previous discussion of selling police automobiles at an auction while they are still relatively useful, rather than handing them down for administrative use. Finance Officer Lund replied staff is still looking into the policy and what would be most cost effective. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Zimmerman, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Kurak, and Pearson. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Gamec and Councihnember Strommen. 4) Authorization to Utilize the Services of a Consultant to Assist the City in Establishment of an HRA; Case of City of Ramsey Finance Officer Lund indicated staff met with Mark Nagel to discuss working as a consultant to assist tile City itl forming the HRA. The process would include such tasks as drafting the enabling resolution and by-laws, official notification to the County, and amending Chapter 2 of the City Code entitled Boards and Commissions. Mr. Nagel estimates that it will take him approximately 50 hours to assist the City in the establishment of an HRA. His rate is $35/hour. City Council/December 14, 2004 'Pagel0 of 33