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Mounds View City Council Apri127, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 6 • into the Plan. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 8:13 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 8:13 p.m. Council Member Mueller read the last paragraph on Page 6-37 of the Plan detailing the Council's action on November 24, 2008, to adopt a Resolution opposing an expansion to the Anoka County Blaine Airport runways. She thanked staff for adding that update in the Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Flaherty referenced comments from the Rice Creek Watershed District for additions and asked if item b, Policies, indicating City resources will be used to resolve transportation issues should be included since the Council will be considering whether to continue participation in the I- 35W Coalition. Clerk-Administrator Ericson stated it is appropriate to retain that comment since the Council supports their action even if the Council decides to no longer participate with the I- 35WCoalition. MOTIONISECOND: Stigney/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7445 Approving the Updated Comprehensive Plan and Authorizing its submittal to the Metropolitan Council; Planning Case No. SP-154-07. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 7446 Adopting a Budget Calendar for Preparation of the 2010 Budget. Finance Director Beer stated the Charter requires the Council to establish a calendar for budget preparation of the upcoming year. He presented the draft calendar, advising of dates scheduled and topics to be addressed. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 8:20 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 8:20 p.m. Mayor Flaherty commented on mandate legislation being considered, one regarding the Truth in Taxation public hearing. He stated he thinks it is important to hold the hearing, even if the mandate to do so is removed. Finance Director Beer explained for the past four years, Mounds View has not met the criteria to hold a public hearing because the indexed percentage threshold has not been exceeded. The City has held a TNT hearing, even though the City was not required to and should continue because it gives the residents an opportunity to comment on the levy and budget. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7446 Adopting a Budget Calendar for Preparation of the 2010 Budget.