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Mounds View City Council December 8, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 5 David Jahnke of 8428 Eastwood Road indicated he did not question the rates but he feels that this is just another way to tax the residents without honoring the levy. He then expressed concern that the report indicated that Mounds View is above average in rates. Mayor Linke read information from the report to clarify the utility fee information and where the City falls compared to surrounding communities. He then indicated the City is within $5.00 of the other cities. He further commented that the biggest issue is that the City’s infrastructure is aging and the City needs to ensure that the funds are there when it is time for maintenance. Mr. Jahnke indicated that he did not understand how the residents could be asked to contribute another $100,000 or more to the golf course this year out of the general fund and then Council asks the residents to pay another tax to support infrastructure and infrastructure is what is supposed to be paid for out of the general fund tax dollars not a golf course. He further commented that he does not understand how the residents can be asked year after year to continue to support the golf course and ask residents for more money to support the things that are needed. Finance Director Hansen commented that some of the cities listed did not have storm water management fees so, if that is removed, it changes the standings a bit. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Stigney. To Waive the Reading, Introduce the First Reading and Approve Ordinance 724, an Ordinance Authorizing the City Council of the City of Mounds View to Set Water Rates and Surcharges Effective with the January 2004 Billings. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Set a Public Hearing for 7:10 p.m., January 12, 2004 to Consider an Ordinance Change to Set Storm Water Utility Rates for 2004. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Gunn. To Set a Public Hearing for 7:10 p.m., January 12, 2004 to Consider an Ordinance Change to Set Storm Water Utility Rates for 2004. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Set a Public Hearing for 7:15 p.m., January 12, 2004 to Consider the Longview Estates Preliminary Plat MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Gunn. To Set a Public Hearing for 7:15 p.m., January 12, 2004 to Consider the Longview Estates Preliminary Plat. Mayor Linke indicated that this item is being moved to January 12, 2004 as the notices sent out did not provide the required time for notification.