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Mounds View City Council September 13, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 8 the sidewalk was installed back to curb, this would require him to go back to the watershed district with new BMP’s. He indicated this was possible, but would just impact the roadway location and design. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson commented further on how the road placement would be impacted if a trail or sidewalk was considered. Mayor Mueller discussed the curve on Spring Lake Road that would require a 20 mile per hour speed limit. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated the City had applied for a variance to the speed limit for this portion of the roadway. Mayor Mueller asked if there was a cost savings to installing a sidewalk and/or trail when the road was reconstructed, versus doing this at some point in the future. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson commented there would be a cost savings to installing a sidewalk or trail when the road was reconstructed. However, he indicated the most important decision that has to be made tonight was the placement of the road within the right-of-way. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Cermak. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9471, Review 60% of Design Plans for the 2022/2023 Street Project and Authorization to continue with the Project. Council Member Meehlhause asked if staff needed direction on a trail versus a sidewalk. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated the Council could make this decision later. Mr. McLeete eported he would be designing the roadway with a trail and noted it would be easier to reduce this to a sidewalk than to add a trail in later. Council Member Meehlhause stated he supported the project having a trail as part of the design, whether or not it is installed, this can be decided at a future Council meeting. He indicated he had some concerns if a trail made sense between County Road I and Hillview if the City of Spring Lake Park had no connection. City Administrator Zikmund explained Stantec would be working on plans between now and October 25. In addition, staff would be speaking with the residents that had driveway concerns. He reported the 100% plans would be sent to the State and in November staff would work on the mailbox plans. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 9468, Authorizing Certification of the Preliminary General Fund Budget and Preliminary Property Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2022. Finance Director Beer requested the Council authorize certification of the Preliminary General Fund Budget and Preliminary Property Tax Levy for fiscal year 2022. He stated by State Statute the City was required to take this action each year by September 30th. He explained staff recommended setting the preliminary levy at the maximum as allowed per the Charter, which was 5%. He indicated the debt service levy and police levy would increase the overall levy by .98%. He reported the Council would be reviewing the preliminary levy and making adjustments as necessary with the final tax levy being approved December. It was noted a Truth in Taxation