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COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 9, 1992 be the year to increase the levy since both the school district and the county will decrease their levy. Council Member Bergeson noted that the City has the added burden of sales tax and Mayor Reinert noted that there is no way to predict what will come from state aid. He also noted that Certificates of Indebtedness are a good method of spreading costs over a number of years. There was discussion regarding using Certificates of Indebtedness for capital expenditures. Ms. Vaske explained that this is a good method of purchasing capital equipment and this City is acting responsibly by using Certificates. Mr. Schumacher explained that this matter will be on the agenda for Monday, September 14, 1992. The City Council will have approximately three (3) months to approve the final 1993 Budget and 1993 levy. There was further discussion regarding the proposal to levy $150,000.00 over the 1992 levy. Council Member Bergeson asked for an explanation of budget items beyond the control of the City Council. Mr. Schumacher listed such items as the Centennial Fire District contract, salaries, sales tax, debt on certificates of indebtedness, waste management and others. Mayor Reinert explained that he was opposed to raising taxes when the economy is this poor. Council Member Elliott asked if Mayor Reinert would feel more comfortable with a levy $100,000.00 over the previous levy. Mayor Reinert said yes. Mr. Schumacher explained that it will take seven (7) or eight (8) Council meetings to set the final 1993 Budget and levy. September 24 1992, 5:00 P.M. was set for discussing the Police Department Budget and October 1, 1992, 5:00 P.M. was set for discussing the Public Works Department budget. Dennis Wegan, 1310 Birch Street - Mr. Schumacher explained that Mr. Wegan is operating a business from his residence in violation of the City Code. His neighbors have voiced complaints about the business. Mr. Wegan was advised of his non - conforming usage and ordered to stop the activity. This matter is now in the courts. Mayor Reinert asked that Mr. Schumacher call the complainants and let them know the status on this matter. Mr. Schumacher explained that he had spent more than an hour and half with Mr. Wegan reviewing the entire matter with him. He reminded Mr. Wegan that he had signed an agreement to discontinue operating a business at his residence. Mr. Wegan noted that similar businesses are being operated in various parts of this City and he felt he was being discriminated against. Mr. Schumacher noted that the City Council should be consistent on all such matters. Council Member Kuether noted that the PAGE 2