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City Council Minutes Page 2 <br /> December 1,2014 <br /> 4.7 Hire Brandon Wisner for the Stormwater Coordinator at step A of pay <br /> grade 7 as outlined in the staff report. <br /> 4.8 Massage Establishment and Therapist License for Jodi Pikula, Pikula <br /> Therapeutic Massage, valid until December 31, 2015, as outlined in the <br /> staff report. <br /> Motion carried 5-0. <br /> S. Open Forum <br /> No one appeared for Open Forum. <br /> 6.1 Accept Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial <br /> Reporting <br /> Mr. Simon presented the staff report. <br /> Moved by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Councilmember Burandt <br /> to accept the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial <br /> Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for the 2013 <br /> fiscal year. <br /> Motion carried 5-0. <br /> 7.1 2015 Budget and Tax Levy <br /> Mr. Simon presented the staff report and outlined the 2015 proposed budget with a <br /> PowerPoint presentation. He explained that the purpose of this evening's public <br /> hearing was to discuss the 2015 city budget and general tax information and that it is <br /> not a time to discuss individual property values. He stated if individuals have <br /> questions or concerns regarding their property values, they should attend the Board <br /> of Review meeting in the spring or contact the Sherburne County Assessor's Office. <br /> Mr. Simon briefly outlined the process of this evening's budget presentation and <br /> comment period, explaining the city's vision and the goals supporting the vision. He <br /> stated the Council approved the maximum tax levy of$10,056,118 in September, <br /> which is the maximum tax levy the city can adopt. The Council has directed staff to <br /> draft a final tax levy resolution in the amount of$10,017,357. Mr. Simon reviewed <br /> the tax levy by use and compared the levy with previous years. He also reviewed <br /> property tax changes and explained that a number of factors play a role in <br /> determining the property tax amount. <br /> Mr. Simon reviewed the General Fund revenues and expenditures. <br /> Mr. Simon reviewed the special revenue funds and enterprise funds. He stated the <br /> enterprise funds are self-supportive, not supported by tax dollars. Mr. Simon <br /> provided the public with information provided on the Minnesota Department of <br /> P 0 W I R I D 9 Y <br /> 1`4M UREI <br />