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City Council Minutes Page 3 December 6, 2010 ----------------------------- compared the levy with previous years. She also reviewed property tax changes and explained that a number of factors play a role in determining the property tax amount. Ms. Johnson reviewed general fiznd revenues and expenditures. Ms. Johnson stated that there were no new positions being added to the General Fund budget in 2011. Mr. Simon reviewed the special revenue funds and enterprise funds. He stated that the enterprise funds are self-supportive and not supported by tax dollars. Mr. Simon provided the public with a link to the Minnesota Department of Revenue website for residents to determine if they qualify for a property tax refund. He stated this link is also on the City's website. He concluded that the council will adopt the 2011 tax levy and budget following public input and comments. Ms. Johnson stated the City's local government aid and market value homestead credit were reduced by the Governor for both 2009 and 2010. She also noted that the City did not put any local government aid in the 2011 general fund budget. The Mayor requested public input on the tax levy and budget. No one spoke. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 10-63 AUTHORIZING THE PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR COLLECTION IN 2011 AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY AND SECONDED BY • COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO ADOPT THE 2011 GENERAL, SPECIAL REVENUE, AND ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGETS AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.5. Request by Dennis Cornelius on Behalf of Amcon and Spectrum High School for Condtttonal Use Permit for an Educational Institution in the Business Park Zonin District Case No. CU 10-22 -Public Hearin Mr. Barnhart presented the staff report. The applicant, who was present at the meeting, questioned condition #5 from the Planning Commission regarding no parking on adjacent streets during evening events. He also questioned the purpose of condition #9 regarding providing abike/walking plan as an alternative means of getting to and from school. Barnhart noted the public hearing history, and that at the first public hearing, an adjacent property owner spoke in opposition to the school, citing concerns that a school may impact his business and its ability to obtain permits. Based on the information received to date, staff and the Planning Commission are recommending approval, with the 9 conditions outlined in the staff report Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. Vannesta Spark, director of Spectrum High School, introduced herself and thanked the City for their assistance in this request. Rick Peterson, staff member of Spectrum High School, discussed condition #5 and concerns with not enough parking for afternoon and evening events. He stated they would • be willing to educate the students on getting to and from school.