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INTRODUCTION The City of St. Anthony is primarily a residential community, which neighbors the communities of Minneapolis, Roseville, New Brighton and Columbia Heights. The City is at or near full development, with the economy consisting of light industrial, commercial and retail- related businesses. Form of Government The City of St. Anthony operates under the Statutory Plan B form of government. Under this form of government, the City Council appoints the City Manager who then governs the Administration, Finance, Police, Fire, Public Works and Liquor Departments. Budget Process Based on discussions with the City Council and the direction they provide Staff, Department Heads begin the preparation of their proposed operating and capital equipment budgets for the next calendar year, 2013 (St. Anthony's fiscal year is a calendar year). At the annual goal setting retreat Qanuary 12th & 13th) the City Council and Staff discussed financial management planning, resources and prioritized the budgeting process. On March 12, 2012, April 16, 2012, May 7, 2012 and August 6, 2012 work sessions were held with the City Council and Staff to review the 2013 General Operating and Capital Equipment Budgets. On April 24, 2012, and August 28, 2012, the City Council held public meetings to obtain public input on the budget process. Council adopted the proposed 2013 Operating Budget and Preliminary Tax Levy at its September 11, 2012, regular meeting and announced December 11, 2012, as the date for the presentation/ discussion and approval of the 2013 Operating Budget and Tax Levy. On September 12, 2012, City Staff certified a proposed budget and tax levy to Hennepin and Ramsey Counties. Once the proposed levy has been certified, the levy cannot be increased, but it can be reduced during the final certification process in December. The City's five -year capital equipment plan and corresponding upgrades to city buildings are prepared in a similar manner, however are expanded to include long -term goals, needs and projections. In late October, staff calculates the proposed tax rate and tax capacity numbers to determine the impact on residential and commercial properties.