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the 2020 City of Ramsey General Fund Operating Budget; and Resolution #19-293 Adopting the 2020 City of Ramsey Economic Development Authority Fund Budget. Further discussion: Councilmember Riley stated that much of the increase was built into the budget related to union contracts and cost of living. He commented that he will support the budget but is unhappy that the increases were built in during prior years. Councilmember Specht stated that there has been a lot of discussion for a new public works building and asked if the budget includes that financing. Finance Director Lund stated that item is included in the Capital Improvement Plan, noting that half of the funds are budgeted through funds the City already has whereas the remaining half will be bonded for in future years. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Kuzma, Menth, and Riley. Voting No: Councilmember Heinrich, Specht, and Musgrove. 6.02: Public Hearing — Adopt Resolution #19-294 Adopting the City's 2020-2029 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Presentation Finance Director Lund reviewed the staff report and recommendation to adopt the 2020-2029 Capital Improvement Plan, noting that this is a forecasting tool and not actual, committed projects and expenditures. Councilmember Musgrove referenced a to be determined line on page 13 and asked for additional input. Finance Director Lund stated that is related to the old town hall and improvements will be determined. She explained that the project was captured within the CIP, but the funding is not yet known. Public Hearing Mayor LeTourneau called the public hearing to order at 7:44 p.m. Citizen Input There was none. Motion by Councilmember Heinrich, seconded by Councilmember Musgrove, to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Heinrich, Musgrove, Kuzma, Menth, Riley and Specht. Voting No: None. The public hearing was closed at 7:45 p.m. City Council / December 10, 2019 Page 6 of 17