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• FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -4- February 26, 2003 Consideration of an IUP for the Twin Cities Co-ops Federal Credit Union (continued) Lamb moved that on page two, item two of the draft IUP, the months of operation be changed to May through October. The motion was unanimously approved. Lindstrom moved approval of the Interim Use Permit agreement, as amended, allowing a Farmer's Market, operated by St. Paul Farmer's Markets, to be located at the Twin City Co-ops Federal Credit Union, 2025 West Larpenteur Avenue. The motion was unanimously approved. H. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Gehrz said she has been approached by three different people asking if the City Council would consider taking up a resolution opposing the Federal government's actions about Iraq. What she has told people is that this is not an appropriate role of the City Council. She was elected to address City issues, not national issues. We do not know how everyone in the community feels about the issue. People who feel strongly should contact their legislative representatives. Council member Kuettel said she has been approached by people she works with and she has told them she believes she was elected to take care of City business. Council member Talbot said that the Ely City Council passed a resolution regarding Iraq. Council member Lindstrom said he thinks the Council has enough on its plate to keep busy. Council member Lamb said he is not sure if it's appropriate or inappropriate. He believes the Ely City Council resolution condemned the rush to war. Inspections appear to be yielding some fruit. I. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Update on Possible Cuts to the City's Local Government Aid (LGA) Allocations from the State of Minnesota Administrator Worthington said that Falcon Heights receives a total of $279,363 in Local Government Aid and Market Value Homestead Credit. The City is facing a cut of $103,306 in the first year of the biennium, 2003. In the 2004-OS year, the City will be cut $246,466 in aid. At the end of the biennium, the City will be left with $32,897 in aid. The City has a contingency budget that planned fora 100% cut in Local Government Aid (which would be $213,738) for 2003. Staff is currently working on several proposals for the City Council's discussion and review at next week's workshop. The contingency budget has balanced cuts in capital and general fund spending, and the City will be prioritizing its spending accordingly. The Governor's plan also calls for levy limits to remain in place through 2005. Cities will be allowed to levy the amount they levied for • 2003, with some minor adjustments for inflation. All cities will be subject to levy limits under the proposal.