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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 Page 7 of 8 Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2015-70, STRIKING CONDITION 11. MOTION FAILED 2 – 3. (Pearson, Bloyer, Fliflet – Nay) Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Smith, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2015-70 APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR SAVONA AS PRESENTED AND RECOMMENDED BY STAFF. MOTION PASSED 3 – 2. (Pearson, Bloyer – Nay) ITEM 25 – SAVONA 3RD ADDITION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – RESOLUTION 2015-71 Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2015-71 APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR SAVONA 3RD ADDITION. MOTION PASSED 5 – 0. ITEM 23: APPROVE 2016 PRELIMINARY GENERAL FUND AND LIBRARY FUND ANNUAL BUDGET AND TAX LEVY – RESOLUTION 2015–76 Finance Director Bendel reviewed the timeline for the 2016 budget process, noting that the preliminary budget and levy up for approval can be reduced, but not increased once approved. Budget assumptions, key considerations, staffing costs, library levy and CIP were presented. Bendel noted that the levy as presented, if not reduced later, would impact the average homeowner by $60 per year in additional property taxes. Councilmember Lundgren, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2015-76 ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY 2016 GENERAL FUND AND LIBRARY FUND ANNUAL BUDGETS AND LEVIES. MOTION PASSED 4 -1. (Bloyer – Nay) ITEM 28: LAKE ELMO MUNICIPAL WATER AND SEWER ENTERPRISE FUNDS STATUS (WACs AND SACs) Finance Director Bendel provided a brief explanation on the proforma for water and sewer funds. Discussion was held on the proforma, water rates and fund balances. Councilmember Bloyer expressed concern that the numbers don’t add up. Councilmember Fliflet expressed concern over the inappropriateness of Councilmember Bloyer’s actions towards staff. Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO SEND THE PROFORMA OUT TO A THIRD PARTY VENDOR TO CHECK THE ASSUMPTIONS FOR ACCURACY. THIS OUT TO A THIRD PARTY VENDOR TO TAKE A LOOK AT OUR ASSUMPTIONS, OUR PROJECTIONS, TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS ACCURATE. MOTION FAILED 2 – 3. (Fliflet, Lundgren, Smith – Nay) ITEM 26: PLAT APPROVAL PROCESS/CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO POSTPONE ITEM 26 TO THE NEXT MEETING DUE TO THE LATENESS OF THE HOUR. MOTION PASSED 5 – 0. STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Interim City Administrator Schroeder: Attended Washington County water meeting and Planning Commission, Manning Ave. redesign, Parks Commission. Interviews for the City