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Further discussion: Mike Berkopec of ACE Sold Waste, Inc. stated ACE Solid Waste has discussed changing the system to a single-sort system. The citizens will love this and it will be a dramatic i~nprovement. Councilmember Olson asked if the new carts for this system will be brought in gradually. Mr. Berkopec responded in the negative and explained this would be a m l lcd in program. An implementation date of April 1 st has been discussed. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Strommen, Councilmembers Elvig and Olson. Voting No: None. Case #2: Adopt Resolution Approving Proposed 2006 EDA Levy t"inance Officer Lurid explained the EDA budget has been funded primarily through two sources, which arc the IIRA/EDA Levy and proceeds from the sale of City/EDA owned property. The levy is based on thc City's taxable market value and for payable 2006; the City would be allowed to levy $341,624. The majority of the levy would be used to purchase properties that are targeted tbr development/redevelopment and to fund consulting services such as appraisal services attributed to the desired property. The EDA levy is not limited to housing and/or redevelopment, but can be spent on such items as vacant economic development related activities. She advised at Wednesday, September 7, 2005, the EDA authorized a levy of limit ycm', by levying through the EDA, the EDA lew will be creating the City's starting levy limit if levy limitations are land, monument signs and other the EDA's monthly meeting on $341,624. As this being a no-levy added to the General Fund levy in placed on the City in succeeding years. 'l'he enabling resolution adopted in 1998 requires that all recommendations by the EDA be scm to thc City Council for approval before any action is taken. (;hairperson Strommen stated there is a lot of good work the EDA can do as long as they have tho capacity to purchase land and redevelop it. The EDA felt they needed to go forward with this lev3, and was pleased that the majority of the levy is budgeted in the land purchase category. Councihnembcr Elvig commented the other emphasis to this is that the levy is an investment pool For lhings that need to get done for public purpose, but more importantly in the long term to kccp a lid on taxation by getting properties back on the tax roll. In his mind this is an investment t{~ keep taxes down at a future date. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to recommend the City ('ouncil adopt the resolution approving the recommendation of the EDA and approve the Proposed I';DA Levy for Payable 2006 in the amount of $341,624. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Strommen, Councilmembers Elvig and Olson. Voting No: None. Case #3: Adopt Resolution Approving Proposed 2006 HRA Levy Finance ()l'ficer Lund explained as 2006 will be the first complete year of the City having an I IRA, a l'tmding source needs to be established that would offset the expenditures of staff time, consultants, and the purchase of redevelopment property/properties. As like the EDA, the HRA Finance Committee / September 13, 2005 Page 2 of 6