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Page 3 City .Council Minutes September 14, 1994 1 ~.~J roads are turned back to the cities, it would require joint cooperation for maintenance and reconstruction. In addition, Maurer noted that the increased Minnesota State Aid (MSA) funds that the city would receive if the roads were turned back would probably not compensate the city completely for the increased costs of maintenance. As the benefits of accepting responsibility for these roads are minimal, the Council directed staff to move slowly with the county's proposal to turn back roads to the city. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH EXPENDITURES FOR SITE IMPROVEMENTS IN FRONT OF CITY HALL passed unanimously. Administrator Hoyt requested approval to use $1,200.00 out of the TIF capital construction fund for site improvements to the front of city hall. This will include removal and pruning of some of the trees and establishing a lawn in the bare areas. Motion was made by Councilmember Gibson Talbot to approve $1,200.00 from the TIF capital construction fund for city hall site improvements. Motion PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER NINE OF THE ZONING CODE RELATED TO THE HEIGHT AND SETBACK OF DETACHED GARAGES Administrator Hoyt explained that the planning commission has reviewed the zoning code requirements pertaining to the height and setback of detached garages and has recommended several minor changes. All are in keeping with what has been traditionally built in Falcon Heights and are intended to prevent excesses in height and to simplify code language. Motion was made by Councilmember Hustad to approve the proposed amendments to the zoning code. Motion passed unanimously. PROPOSED RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND CERTIFIED LEVY TO THE RAMSEY COUNTY AUDITOR Administrator Hoyt explained that Ramsey County needs a Council resolution certifying the general fund budget and levy. General fund expenditures are proposed to increase by 3.1~ and the amount of taxes levied by the city is proposed to decrease by 1.3~. Mayor Baldwin cautioned the viewing audience that although the city will be levying fewer tax dollars, their tax bill will still go up due to increased home valuations. Councilmember Hustad noted that increased 1995 policing costs represents a Large portion of the proposed 3.1$ increase in city spending. Mayor Baldwin concurred, noting that he's heard support for raising taxes to increase police presence in the city. Despite a substantial rise in 1995 policing costs, the proposed spending increases overall have been held to the cost of inflation.