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at the same time generate sufficient revenues to minimize the need for long term • subsidies. The City of Mounds View provides quality service at a reasonable price for police and fire protection, street maintenance, street lighting, surface water systems, water, wastewater, parks, recreation, forestry, economic development, building review and inspections and other related services. During the past year, we have been undergoing an internal review of staffing requirements and anticipate a reduction in one administrative position. The preliminary budget does include, however, the addition of a mechanic, which would be funded from the general fund (property taxes) and water and wastewater funds (fees); the mechanic would perform maintenance on City owned equipment which should decrease maintenance costs and increase the life of the equipment. The City is required to prepare a budget and certify its"proposed or preliminary levy"to Ramsey County by September 15th. Because of this early date, final property tax projections are not available from the County and other unknown information which impacts revenue and expense projections. Mounds View, like most other cities, certifies a preliminary levy which is usually higher than the final levy. It should be noted, however,that since the preliminary levy has already been certified,the final levy can not be higher, only lower. As additional information becomes available, we will continue to analyze the budget in an effort to lessen the property tax levy. • The Council values your opinion and wants to hear from you regarding the proposed Budget and the 3.5% levy increase. Please join us on October 29th at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers in City Hall for an informal discussion on the proposed budget. We look forward to seeing you at the 29th meeting! Jerry Linke, Mayor Phillis Blanchard, Council member Gary Quick, Council member Sue Hankner, Council member Julie Trude, Council member 11,