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November. The proposed 2025 final levy presented this evening totals $15,604,954 and <br />represents a $1,484,023 or 10.51% increase over the 2024 levy. The resulting city tax <br />rate is estimated at 39.025%. <br />The Finance Director summarized that staff would make the adjustments as discussed, <br />this evening and the 2025 Annual Budget and 2025-2029 Financial Plan is scheduled for <br />final adoption following the public hearing on December 9, 2024. <br />7. Public Works Building RFP <br />The Public Works Superintendent reported that over the past 10 years, the City has <br />been evaluating the construction of a new public works building to replace the existing <br />facility, located at 1189 Main Street. Constructed in 1971, the buildings are substandard <br />and do not meet the current and future needs of the City. <br />The Council provided direction for an RFP for Architectural and Engineering Services for <br />a new public works facility to be drafted. This item will be scheduled for City Council for <br />approval at the November 12th Council meeting. <br />Mayor Rafferty suggested that staff tour other area facilities as part of the project <br />design planning. <br />8. PFAS Update <br />The Community Development Director reported that to address public inquiries <br />regarding PFAS, staff have set up a webpage with background information, a Frequently <br />Asked Questions (FAQ) document, and links to multiple MDH and EPA resources. The <br />Lino Lakes page can be found at: www.linolakes.us/pfas <br />The Community Development Director stated that additionally, staff has started the <br />process for replacement of Well No. 2. A preliminary well assessment was completed by <br />the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) in September. Staff will be <br />bringing forward a proposal from WSB to develop a test well and evaluation services at <br />the November 11, 2024 regular council meeting. <br />The Community Development Director stated that the new water treatment plant does <br />not treat for PFAS. PFAS removal requires a completely different process than what is <br />used for Manganese and Iron. Testing results do not currently warrant development of a <br />treatment process. However, the site planning process did incorporate a location to <br />accommodate this additional treatment process if needed in the future. The City and <br />MDH will continue to monitor PFAS concentrations and adjust well pumping <br />accordingly. This information is ever evolving, and the city is continuously monitoring <br />the EPA's and MDH's guidance on PFAS Maximum Containment Levels and are always <br />considering the health and safety of the residents. <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />