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City Council Minutes Page 6 July 1,2013 Councilmember Burandt asked why the Planning Commission was not included in item 9. Mr. Portner stated it was likely because items handled at the Planning,Economic Development,and Parks and Recreation Commissions are brought to the Council for final approval. It was the consensus of the Council to proceed using the new agenda template with the suggested changed. 10.2 Request for Proposal for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Permit Ms. Fischer and Ms.Haug presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation, outlining the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permitting process requirements and the need for a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. It was the consensus of the Council to proceed with a request for proposal to hire a consultant to complete the city Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) permit application. 10.3 Sign Request in Easement aerry's Auto—16854 Highway 10) Mr.Barnhart presented the staff report.Jerry Minor,property owner at 16854 Highway 10, applied for a sign permit to install a new free-standing sign. Upon review of the application, staff noted the sign location was being proposed in a road easement,and current city ordinance does not allow signs in road easements.It was not recommended to amend the ordinance to allow signs in road easements as the amendment would affect all road easements in the city,not just this one. It was also not recommended to vacate the road easement in question as the area is shown on the Focused Area Study(FAST) plan as a future frontage road,and this easement would be utilized during the implementation of the FAST plan. The question was raised if Mr.Minor is responsible for paying to have the sign moved when future road work requires it. If an agreement could be reached between Mr.Minor and the city,it would be ideal to record the agreement to track with the property should ownership change hands. It was the consensus of the Council for staff to work with the city attorney to draft an agreement between the city and Mr.Minor for Council to review at a future meeting, potentially on July 15,2013. 10.4 2014 Budget Discussion Mr. Simon presented the staff report. He reviewed the 2014 budget parameters and tax levy. He provided an overview in a PowerPoint presentation of the following: • Budget timeline • Levy Limits • Tax Levy • Consumer Price Index • Change in Net Tax Capacity • Pay and Benefits • State Aid • Transfer In • Levels of Service