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4 Consideration of the Human Rights Commission Bias/Hate Response Plan (continued) • know that the city and community is there to support him/her. Detzner and Mayor Gehrz discussed the low productivity of this commission in the past because of low need, but to have a plan in place of events or action heightens awareness in case something should happen. Councilmember Kuettel mentioned that we may not always be able to catch the perpetrators of such crimes, but the plan at least lets victims know they have been heard, and is a start to the healing process. Councilmember Talbot expressed the value in adopting a plan should the future need arise, and asked of Detzner how law enforcement can decipher between a "hate crime" and a "regular crime?" Detzner replied that it is not easy, however language used during the encounter often is a give-away. Councilmember Kuettel noted she was on the HRC in Falcon Heights, and they do not conduct an investigation, but noted the SAPD is quite sensitive to human rights issues. Councilmember Lindstrom expressed hope that this plan will never have to be implemented, even though there was a racial crime last month. Councilmember Talbot echoed those sentiments in stating the type of behavior portrayed by hate crimes is not tolerated in Falcon Heights, and this plan will hopefully make people think twice. Mayor Gehrz ended the conversation by thanking Mr. Detzner for his comments, and stated that Falcon Heights had to put this plan in place before it was adopted, and it worked very well. Councilmember Kuettel moved, and the motion was unanimously approved. 2. Certification of the Preliminary Tax Levy for 2006 The Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City to levy taxes in the amount of • $865,008.00 for the year 2006 and to allow the County Auditor to extend the preliminary tax levy in the amount of $865,008.00 for the year 2006. Councilmember Lamb noted this is the third year in a row that Falcon Heights was not raising the city portion of the tax levy, but that residents should note they may still see tax increases due to market value changes. Councilmember Lamb stressed the importance of the decisions made by the council to keep the levy at 0% for three years, while city staff continued to deliver services at a high level, and in some cases services will be higher in 2006 (as in parks and recreation programs). Councilmember Lamb expressed his pleasure at being able to be part of keeping the taxes low and at a rational level. Councilmember Lamb moved for adoption of Resolution 2005-10, outlined below. The motion was unanimously approved. N0.2005-10 CERTIFICATION OF THE PRELIMINARY TAX LEVY FOR 2006 BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Falcon Heights authorizes the City to levy taxes in the amount of $865,008 for the year 2006, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Auditor should extend the preliminary tax levy in the amount of $865,008 for the year 2006. L~