09-25-2023 Council Meeting Minutes

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D. Consider Approval of August 28, 2023 Special Budget Work Session Minutes E. Consider Approval of New Tobacco License for Lino Lakes Quick Stop at 6501 Ware Road F. Consider Approval of Exempt Gambling Permit for St. Joseph of the Lake Catholic Church i. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items 1A— 1F RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cavegn SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Cavegn, Stoesz Lyden, Rafferty ABSENT: Ruhland 2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT A. Consider Resolution No. 23-97, Adopting the Preliminary 2023 Tax Levy, Collectible in 2024 Finance Director Hannah Lynch presented Resolution 23-97 for Council consideration.She provided details on the preliminary levy and noted that the 2023 levy (payable in 2024) of$14,120,928 represents a$1,227,013 or 9/52%increase over last year's levy. She added that the final levy, which will be considered in December, may decrease but may not increase. Director Lynch recommended approval of Resolution 23-97, Adopting the Preliminary 2023 Tax Levy. i. Motion to Approve Resolution 23-97 RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] , MOVER: Cavegn SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Cavegn, Stoesz, Lyden, Rafferty ABSENT: Ruhland B. Consider Resolution No. 23-98, Setting the Date and Time for a Public Hearing on the 2024 Budget and 2023 Tax Levy, Collectible in 2024 Finance Director Hannah Lynch presented Resolution 23-98 to establish the public hearing, also referred to as the Truth in Taxation Hearing, for the 2024 budget and tax levy. She advised Council that a public hearing is required prior to any adoption of a final budget and levy. This year's public hearing is proposed for December 11, 2023 at 6:30 PM during the Regular Meeting of the City Council. Final adoption of the budget and tax levy is anticipated immediately following the hearing. In response to a question by Mayor Rafferty, Director Lynch confirmed that the budget and tax levy can be adopted at the next meeting if required.