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I <br />2 <br />3 <br />4 <br />5 <br />6 <br />7 <br />8 <br />9 <br />10 <br />\I <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />36 <br />37 <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />44 <br />45 <br />46 <br />City Council Regular Meeting Minutes <br />September 10 , 2013 <br />Page 3 <br />City Engineer Hubmer explained that because of the soils in the area, the rain garden <br />improvements will use drain tile with water going through layers of plants and compost and <br />filtered before being discharged into the storm sewer system. <br />Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Gray , to approve Resolution <br />13-062; a Resolution Receiving Feasibility Report and Ordering Plans and Specifications for the <br />2014 Street and Utility Improvements. <br />Motion carried unanimously. <br />C. Ridgeway Parkway Conveyance Ouit Claim Deed. Mark Casey. City Manager, <br />presenting. <br />City Manager Casey explained that this quit claim deed is for a portion of trunk highway on St. <br />Anthony Boulevard that the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board intends to use for a future <br />trail. He indicated the land is owned by the City but is located in the City of Minneapolis and the <br />Minneapolis Park Board has covered all costs associated with the conveyance. <br />Councilmember Stille requested confirmation that the land has no value to the City and this <br />conveyance simply clears up the chain of title. <br />City Manager Casey replied that this was correct. <br />Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Roth , to authorize execution of <br />the Ridgeway Parkway Quit Claim Deed. <br />Motion carried unanimously. <br />D. Resolution 13-063; Setting the 2014 Proposed Tax Levy and General Operating Budget. <br />Shelly Rueckert, Finance Director, presenting. <br />Finance Director Rueckert presented the 2014 proposed tax levy and general operating budget <br />and stated the 2014 General Fund levy of$3 ,123 ,343 represents a 0% increase over 2013. She <br />explained that the overall levy increase for 2014 is $206 ,218 to meet the City's 2014 debt service <br />requirements. She indicated the 2014 certified LGA is $442,967 and noted that prior to <br />receiving LGA, the levy increase would have been 6.9% and with LGA, the City is able to <br />reduce the levy increase to 3.8%. She stated the 2014 road levy is 12.6% and is comprised of the <br />addition of 20 13 road projects and prior road debt restructuring. She discussed the LGA uses <br />and benefits and stated the average homeowner paid $810.50 during 2013 for City services or <br />approximately $68 per month. She stated the City issued street improvement bonds in 2013 for <br />$1.8 million and the average homeowner paid $419.12 during 2013 for road improvements or <br />approximately $35 per month. She noted the City has a long history of receiving grants and <br />donations and since 1999 the City has received over $15,813,000 in grants or $1,898 per <br />resident. She stated the General Fund operating levy totals $3,123 ,343, the proposed capital <br />equipment budget totals $300,000 , the liquor operations transfer totals $347,444 of which <br />$239,244 provides funding for the General Fund and $108,200 provides funding for capital <br />equipment needs , resulting in an increase in all levies of$206,218 or a 3.8% levy increase.