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COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 23, 2006 APPROVED •135 136 Councilmember Carlson commented that she always gets concerned about looking at a new tax, 137 especially next year when they are looking at a 12.74% increase already, as indicated in the five-year 138 plan draft. 139 140 Councilmember O'Donnell countered that those are projected numbers before they even set the 2007 141 budget, and using the term new tax is misleading when it is something being paid by taxes already. 142 143 City Administrator Heitke clarified that the number mentioned came from a draft document given to 144 the City Council, and has not been approved. He stated that it is also not unusual to see an increase in 145 the dollar amount for services when a city is growing. He indicated that if the City Council 146 remembers from the presentation, the tax rate is actually going down slightly. 147 148 Mayor Bergeson stated that underlying this discussion is the concept of a user fee, which is a common 149 concept in government, used often to finance highways. He indicated that the same concept is what is 150 being proposed here; to charge those that create storm water, which is most of us. 151 152 Mayor Bergeson opened the public hearing at 6:56 p.m. 153 154 Mr. Jacques noted that the MN Pollution Control Board will be voting tonight on a new permit, and 155 over the next 90 days the city will be required to apply for coverage under that permit. Allk156 157 Councilmember Reinert moved to close the public hearing at 6:58 p.m. Councilmember O'Donnell 158 seconded the motion. 159 160 Motion carried unanimously. 161 162 B. Consideration of Resolution No. 06-08, authorizing an agreement with Anoka County 163 for 2006 Residential Recycling Program, Marty Asleson 164 165 Community Development Director Grochala summarized the Staff report, indicating that Staff is 166 recommending approval. 167 168 Councilmember Carlson moved to adopt Resolution No. 06-08 authorizing an agreement with Anoka 169 County for 2006 Residential Recycling Program. Councilmember O'Donnell seconded the motion. 170 171 Motion carried unanimously. 172 173 Resolution No. 06-08 can be found in the City Clerk's office. 174 175 C. Consideration of Resolution No. 06-10, Requesting Speed Study for CSAH 23 (Lake 176 Drive), Michael Grochala 177 •178 Community Development Director Grochala summarized the Staff report, indicating Staff is 179 recommending approval. 4