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City of Hastings City CouncD Minutes September 17,2007 Page 3 of3 Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to set the proposed 2008 budget at $26,805,286. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the proposed tax levy at $11,280,000. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the proposed HRA tax levy at 0.0144% of the taxable market value. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to set the 2007 Truth in Taxation Hearing dates for Monday December 3, 2007. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Request Regarding Soldiers and Sailors Cemetery Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to direct staff to clarify the ownership question on the property and commence discussions with Lakeside Cemetery regarding a potential cooperation on operating a cemetery. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Reports from City Councilmembers An open house for the comprehensive plan process was held on September 12. A staff report will be held on October 1, 2007. A committee meeting to discuss downtown redevelopment and the potential for an EDA will begin meeting every other Thursday at 7:00 a.m. The YMCA will hold its ribbon cutting on its new building at 5:30 p.m. on September 18. Kids Day America will hold an event on September 22 at 12:30. Dakota County CDA's West Village Townhomes will hold an open house on September 25 from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to adjourn meeting at 8:02 p.m. 7 Ayes, Nays, None. Paul J. Hicks Mayor Melanie Mesko Lee City Clerk