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Mounds View City Council March 13, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 5 MOTION/SECOND: THOMAS/GUNN. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6759 Accepting Proposals/Quotations for Technology and Electronics Package for the SBM Fire Station #3. Councilmember Stigney stated he thinks some of the bidding processes should be closed with the State, as there are some areas of uneasiness. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. Fire Chief Zikmund thanked the Council, and reported that the Fire Department did negotiate a $32,000 reduction in fees to the architect for the technology, electronics furniture, fixtures and interior design that the Fire Department did work on. B. Resolution 6761 A Resolution Supporting the Constitutional Amendment for Motor Vehicle Sales Taz Dedication to Transportation. City Administrator Ulrich explained the North Metro Mayor's Association would like a resolution of support from the City that supports this proposed amendment. He explained this amendment will dedicate 100 percent of the proceeds from the Minnesota motor vehicle sales tax to highways and transit system improvements. Ci Administrator Ulr' ty ich explained currently 54 percent of the motor vehicle sales tax goes to transportation improvements and 46 percent goes to the State's General Fund without a specific designation. City Administrator Ulrich stated that the issue is certainly a high priority for suburban communities to focus on transportation, but on the other hand, there is no free money. He explained the 46 percent of the funds dedicated to transportation from the General Fund would not be available for other General Fund purposes such as education and local government aid. He stated that the North Metro Mayor's Association does see transportation as a priority and is supportive of the ballot measure to provide dedicated funding. City Administrator Ulrich stated the assumption in theory is that the funds are dedicated, and it would not raise taxes or take away from other important items that the State has. He stated it is recommended for adoption. Councilmember Flaherty stated he does not know how to give assurances that this will not raise taxes, because if one piece of the pie is given to another, typically only an increase in taxes or fees would fill that slot. He stated he does not know the impact of the transfer of 46 percent of revenue from the General Fund, and is uncomfortable with the fact that the State is so ambiguous. He stated it seems like a very good idea but would like more clarification on what the other purposes are that will be short funded. City Administrator Ulrich stated there is no clear answer, as it is not designated revenue and is