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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 <br />12 <br />Montour stated that he thinks the budget is close but would like to see the <br />levy be just under three percent. He explained that the Council’s position on <br />the budget for many years has been to maintain a steady levy level so that it <br />can maintain the high level of services to the residents, but not go up and <br />down a lot. Montour stated that another policy the Council has been doing it <br />weaning the general fund off of reliance on LGA funds that are received <br />from the state. McGraw asked what the City uses the LGA funds that go <br />into the General Fund for. The Finance Director stated that the General <br />Fund is used for general city functions. McGraw stated that he would <br />consider keeping the levy limit a little higher right now until staff knows <br />what the actual health insurance cost increase will be. Torkelson stated that <br />he wants to know what the Public Works Director plans to do about seal <br />coating before that section of the budget is removed. He also asked if the <br />cost of living increase is included in Council pay. The Finance Director <br />stated that she has included a raise for the Council salaries. McGraw asked <br />when the last time the Council salaries were reviewed. Torkelson stated it <br />was four years ago. Fischer asked if Council pay could be planned to mimic <br />staff’s annual percentage raises, and then they can decide whether to opt out <br />each year. Keis noted that Councils can only vote to raise their salaries <br />during election years. The City Attorney stated that he will research the <br />rules for Council salaries. <br />Keis stated that the Council is calling for a workshop on September 26, <br />2018 at 6:00 p.m. for further discussion on economic development options. <br />Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: <br />RESOLUTION NO. 2018-9-183 – CALL FOR A WORKSHOP ON <br />SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 AT 6:00PM TO DISCUSS ECONOMIC <br />DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS AND THE 2019 BUDGET <br />The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Keis. <br />Ayes (5). <br />Nays (0). Resolution adopted. <br />There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:23 p.m. <br />____________________________ <br />John T. Keis, Mayor <br />Attest:__________________________________ <br />Christopher Heineman, City Administrator <br />ADJOURN <br />CALL FOR A <br />WORKSHOP ON <br />SEPTEMBER 26, 2018