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. . . City Council Minutes December 14, 1992 Page 2 $3,006,400. He stated this was an increase of 6% in 1993. He further indicated that the net tax levy for the City of Elk River is increasing by less than 2%. Pat Klaers reviewed the 1993 proposed source of funds and expenditures for the City budget. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. Cecilia Scheel, 10271 215th Avenue NW, questioned whether the are part of the Minnesota pool for their retirement funds. The Director indicated that they were part of the Minnesota pool. fireman Finance Hank Duitsman, 12354 Ridgewood Drive, discussed increase for the employees. He indicated this like to discuss in the future as he believes that the board increase to all employees is unfair. the proposed 3% pay was something he would a straight 3% across Councilmember Holmgren stated he would like a City Council worksession to review the comparable worth law. Wolf-Dieter Pointer, 11275 190th Avenue NW, indicated that his taxes increased 8.5%. Councilmember Holmgren indicated that the main reason for the increase was the increased valuation of his land. Zachariah Fox, 13812 Riverview Drive, indicated his valuation increased 5% or $4,000. Councilmember Holmgren indicated that there was a 5% increase on all lots in the area based on sales ratios. Mr. Fox also questioned the special tax levy. The City Administrator explained the special tax levy (for the EDA and HRA) to Mr. Fox. Councilmember Dietz suggested that the City move toward outright purchasing of vehicles in placement of using equipment certificates. There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Tral1e closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 92-121, AUTHORIZING THE FINAL TAX LEVY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1993. SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. A RESOLUTION COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED 1993 GENERAL BUDGET AS PRESENTED. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. FUND THE 4.1. Park Dedication Fee Resolution Pat Klaers stated that as requested by Council on December 7, staff has drafted a resolution which increases Park Dedication Fees $50 per year for the next three years. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 92-122, A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PARK DEDICATION FEE ON NEW SUBDIVISIONS AND MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.