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City Council Minutes December 1, 2014 Page 4 Councilmember Burandt stated the city continues to increase the commercial and industrial tax base felt the city has made cautious, thoughtful choices during budgets. Mayor Dietz stated he would love to cut taxes but can't do so without in turn cutting services and stated he hasn't heard from residents to cut programs and lower services and therefore feels the residents want the city to continue maintaining this level of service. He stated the council has very limited control on property values and felt the council does its best to attract commercial and industrial business to help lower the tax base and still protect the city's interests. He felt the two personnel position additions were important, necessary additions to aid in the increased demands of the responsibilities of those departments. He commented on the numerous discussions made regarding the storm water fee mandated by the state and how best to address this. He stated he supports the budget and levy resolution presented. Moved by Councihnernber Westgaard and seconded by Councihnernber Motin to adopt Resolution 14 -75 approving the proposed Property Tax Levy for collection in 2015 as outlined in the staff report. Motion carried 5 -0. Moved by Councihnernber Wilson and seconded by Councihnernber Westgaard to approve the 2015 General, Special Revenue, and Enterprise Fund budgets as outlined in the staff report. Motion carried 5 -0. 8.0 Farks and Recreation Master Han Mr. Hecker presented the staff report. He introduced Lil Leatham, representing HKGi, who outlined the master plan in a PowerPoint Presentation. Mayor Dietz stated because this document had recently been revealed to both the Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission, there would be continued review and discussion regarding this major document. He expressed the importance of public restrooms and asked that they be added at the Youth Athletic Complex (YAC) and Lake Orono. He stated he felt funding sources for restrooms shouldn't be paid for out of the Park Improvement Fund, which would cripple the fund. Mr. Hecker stated a ballpark price for restrooxns at these locations would cost approximately $200,000 depending on many factors. Ms. Leatham stated public restrooms are a common request. Mayor Dietz discussed Lion John Weicht Park and its soil conditions and whether this location would support a future arena complex. Councilmember Westgaard stated there is a lot to be considered with the entire plan Pp� #AEI rr IINATURE]