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Mounds View City Council December 13, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 24 this might be proper course of action, however, that dialogue has yet to take place. He indicated that he did not wish to move forward in a piece meal fashion with this proposal, and approach the next situation differently. He stated he would rather be consistent in this regard. Mr. Sharp inquired if the City would purchase the land, since they would not issue a permit. Mayor Coughlin stated this motion was simply to continue the discussion over, and was not a denial of the Wetland Buffer Permit request. He suggested Mr. Sharp discuss the matter further with Planning Associate Ericson. Council Member Thomason explained that her intention for postponing the consideration was not to imply denial of the permit. She explained that this was the first time this matter has come before the Council, however, typically, all considerations go through a Work Session, to provide the Council the opportunity to discuss them. She stated that staff has indicated some qualifiers with regard to the report from SEH, and there is additional information that can be obtained. She stated she would like to make as informed a decision as possible, with hopes that they can proceed and grant approval of the permit, however, as the matter presently stands, it would be difficult to make a decision. Mr. Sharp stated the only problem SEH indicated was with regard to the elevation of the basement floor. He explained that they have complied with the City Code, and raised the floor an inch above the minimum elevation, therefore they have resolved this situation. He inquired when this matter would be rescheduled for consideration. Ma or ou hlin to d he xt o i 1 1 0 t e y C g s to t ne W rk Sess on wou d be he d on January 3, 20 0, and he matt r would probably be scheduled for discussion at that time. He explained that if everything is in order, this item would probably be scheduled for official consideration the following week, at the first Council Meeting of the new year. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. Mayor Coughlin stated this was a difficult issue, however, it would be best to consider if from a global perspective. F. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 645, an Ordinance Adopting the 1999 Long Term Financial Plan. G. Resolution 5399 Adopting the Year 2000 Budget and Property Tax Levy. H. Resolution 5406 Adopting the Year 2000 Budgets for Funds Other than the General Fund. I. Resolution 5405 Approving 1999 Transfers and Budget Revisions. Mayor Coughlin stated there are a variety of budgetary items scheduled for Council consideration. He requested staff provide a brief overview of all Items G through J, and if the • Council has any questions, they can be brought forward at one time.