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24 NOVEMBER 10, 1975 After some discussion, Mr. Marier felt that the Council should rescind the variance. Mr. Marier moved that Mr. Luger be contacted and told that the first thirty (30) feet would have to be lowered to the three and one -half (32) feet as stipulated by the Ordinance. If he has objections to this, he should appear at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for November 19, 1975 at 8:00 P.M. Mr. Zelinka felt that he should be told this action was necessary because the adjoining property owner had not had an opportunity to present his views on the height of the fence. Mr. Marier felt that all adjoining property owners should receive notice of variance requests. Mr. Zelinka seconded Mr. Marier's motion. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski asked when Mr. Luger made application for the variance and the date on the variance request was the same day as the Planning and Zoning Board meeting. Mr. Jaworski felt that there is a requirement of having the request in the City Offices ten (10) days before the Planning and Zoning Board Meetings and this rule should be adhered to. Mr. Marier said there should be a ten (10) day moratorium unless it is agreed by all members present to hear the request. Mr. Timmers asked what happens if Mr. Luger still insists on the six (6) feet? Mr. Marier said he would have to appear before the Planning and Zoning Board and notices will be sent to all interested parties. Mayor Bohjanen presented the 1976 Budget. He read the following figures: Budgeted for Feneral Fund - $94,640.00 with anticipated income of $74,345.00 leaving $20,295.00 to be levied; The Fire Fund - $16,600.00 - the entire amount to be levied; Civil Defense - $1,100.00 - the entire amount to be levied; Park Fund - $25,000.00 with anticipated income of $5,776.00 leaving $19,244.00 to be levied; Road Fund - $77,000.00 with anticipated income of $65,000.00 with $12,000.00 to be levied; Debt No. 1 - $14,100.00 to be levied; Police Department - $78,800.00 with an anticipated income of $30,000.00 leaving $48,000.00 to be levied; Shop Fund - $18,400.00 to be levied; Utility Fund - $7,600.00 with an anticipated income of $7,600.00 with no levy for that department, The total amount to be levied is $150,519.00. This is the total of the levey limit of$150,113.55 and $405.81 in abatements allowed by the State to be levied outside the limitation. The estimated assessed valuation is $10,164,971.00 with an estimated mill rate for 1976 of 14.76 mills. The total State Aid for 1976 is $82,814.36. The total budget is $333,240.00. Mr. Marier asked the dollar increase over last year's budget. Mayor Bohjanen said the total budget for 1975 was $289,663. Mr. Marier asked the percentage of increase. Mr. McLean had computed the increase at 15 %. Mr. Marier said there has been a 25% increase over the past two years - can the citizens expect another 25% increase over the next two years? Mayor Bohjanen said he hoped not. This budget has been trimmed and is as tight as it can be. Mr. Peter Scherer felt the City is progressing and answering the demands of the citizens for better roads and services.