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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 Page 4 of 6 HEIGHT FOR SCREENING OR PRIVACY PURPOSES WHEN THE LINEAL MEASUREMENT OF THE FENCE DOES NOT EXCEED ONE-FOURTH OF THE LINEAR DISTANCE OF THE PERIMETER OF THE LOT ON A LOT UNDER HALF AN ACRE; WHICH REPEALS SUBP. E.; AND WHICH REPEALS THE REQUIREMENT OF 154.080 THAT FENCES IN SIDE AND REAR YARDS BE 30% OPEN. Motion failed 2 – 1 – 2. (Bloyer – nay; Pearson, Smith – abstain) ITEM 30: Preliminary 2017 General Fund and Library Fund Annual Budget and Tax Levy Item 30 was moved up in the Agenda by unanimous consent. Finance Director Bendel presented the 2017 preliminary budget, noting that the levy can be reduced after it is submitted to the county but cannot be increased. Bendel reviewed key considerations and the levies for the General Fund and Library Fund. Discussion was held concerning the proposed $50,000 pay down of the debt levy. Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2016-77 ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY 2017 GENERAL FUND AND LIBRARY FUND ANNUAL BUDGETS AND LEVIES WITH A CHANGE IN THE GENERAL FUND LEVY TO $1,948,847 AND THE G.O. DEBT LEVY TO $874,622. Motion passed 3 – 2. (Pearson, Bloyer – nay) Mayor Pearson stated he would not support the proposed budget, as it counts on income that isn’t permanent and he feels there is a need to invest in equipment and vehicles. (Councilmember Lundgren left the meeting at approximately 10:00 p.m.) ITEM 27: Old Village Phase 1 Street and Utility Improvements – Resolution Declaring Costs to be Assessed, Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessments, and Calling for Hearing on Improvements. City Engineer Griffin reviewed the scope of the improvements, project costs and assessment methodology. Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2016-81; A RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED, ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT, AND CALLING FOR THE HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR THE OLD VILLAGE PHASE 1 STREET, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS. Motion passed 4 – 0. ITEM 28: Old Village Phase 3 Street & Utility Improvements – Accept Petitions and Authorize Feasibility Report and Borings City Engineer Griffin presented the proposed location map, project schedule and petitions received from residents asking to be included in the project. Griffin also explained how areas were chosen for Phase 3, the estimated project costs and potential alignment for connecting Lake Elmo Elementary to the City sewer system.