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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 CONSENT Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: AGENDA RESOL UTION NO. 2018-9-182 — APPROVING THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING: *APPROVAL OF THE VOUCHERS *APPROVE TEMPORARYLIQUOR LICENSE FOR ST. JOHN'S CHURCH FOR PARISH FALL FESTIVAL ON OCTOBER 6, 2018 *APPROVE TEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ST. JOHN'S CHURCH FOR MEN'S CLUB TURKEY BINGO ON NOVEMBER 18, 2018 *APPROVE CONCRETE JOINT REPAIRS AT FIRE BARN SKATE' PARD *APPROVE PARTIAL PAYMENT REQUEST #1 FOR HARDRIVES FOR 2018 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Keis. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. 2019 The Finance Director reported that Staff has prepared the 2019 preliminary PRELIMINARY budget by being conservative on the revenue side and more aggressive on BUDGET the expense side, which has worked well for the City. She explained that there are some very preliminary numbers in the budget right now and the focus for tonight is to give staff direction on how to proceed. She noted that the preliminary levy must be set before September 30, and reminded that it can be lowered but not increased. She stated that this budget document reflects a 3.41% gross levy increase and a 4.68% net levy increase. She explained that this budget maintains our current amount of Local Government Aid (LGA) usage in the General Fund even though our LGA allotment is increasing by $1,996. She stated that on the General Fund revenue side, most categories are relatively flat with the exception of property taxes. She noted that an area of revenue growth for next year is rental housing licenses since they are issued in the odd years. The Finance Director explained that expenses in the General Fund are up 3.1 % and some of the major expense drivers are personnel costs, health insurance premiums, IT costs, and the Sheriff s Department contract. She noted that election costs are down since 2019 is not an election year, and streets due to the reduction of our seat coating budget. The Public Works Director is currently evaluating the process that has been used and whether it is cost effective. She stated the capital improvement budget numbers are also very preliminary since the new City Administrator has not looked at the budget yet and the Parks & Recreation Commission wants to prioritize some capital improvement projects. 11