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City Council Minutes September 21, 2015 Page G 11. If the authorized use ceases for more than six months, the Conditional Use Permit shall expire. Motion carried 5-0. 8.1 Set Budget Meeting Date and Adopt 2016 Tax Levy Mr. Simon presented the staff report. Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember Burandt to set the budget meeting for December 7, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. Councilmember Westgaard stated the city is still waiting for certain pricing estimates such as fuel costs. He noted it is important to realize the levy can be reduced by the Council but not raised any higher. He stated he did not feel the proposed increase is unreasonable. Mayor Dietz stated a 3.5% increase is too high and needs to be reduced before he will vote in favor of the 2016 budget. Moved by Councihnember Olsen and seconded by Councilmember Burandt to adopt Resolution 15-60 authorizing the proposed tax levy for collection in 2016. Motion carried 5-0. 8.2 Ordinance 78-5 Sunset on Payment and Assessment for Utility Connections Ms. Fischer presented the staff report. There was discussion on the number of homes that would qualify for this program and what the financial impact would be. Attorney Beck stated his understanding was the 90 potential homes qualifying for this program was a citywide number and not specific to this area. Council questioned the developments that should be hooked up but are not. Attorney Beck stated this requirement has been in ordinance for a long time but not enforced. He stated the thought with this current program was to encourage change. He noted the Council could get more proactive on enforcement. Council requested more information on the total homes in the Highland area, how many who took advantage of the program, what year they took advantage of the program, all the current areas where people are not hooked up, and the financial affects. P I V I R t I I r NATURE