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City Council Minutes <br />July 23, 2013 <br />Page 4 of 4 <br />----------------------------- <br />� <br />Mayor Adams closed the public hearing. <br />Council Member Gardner stated that he agrees with Mayor Adams that we <br />are one City. In considering the phase-in, he is looking at this from all <br />perspectives. He stated that a one year phase-in would be a tax burden <br />for some and he is trying to be fair to all. Council Member Gardner noted <br />that we all need to move forward and be one City no matter what the <br />outcome. <br />Council Member Pederson stated that the City Council reduced the levy <br />last year and they continue to work hard to keep the taxes as low as <br />possible. He noted that he lives in the former Sibley Township and he <br />knows what it feels like to have tax increases. A lot of thought was given <br />when the merger occurred and the Pequot properties in the old city saw <br />City tax decreases. Council Member Pederson stated that bearing the tax <br />burden is everyone's burden and that decisions are based on what is good <br />for the community. <br />Council Member Sjoblad stated that he has no disagreements that this <br />phase-in needs to be done, but it needs to be fair. <br />� <br />Council Member Akerson had no comment. <br />Mayor Adams stated that no decision by the City Council will be made <br />tonight. This issue will be discussed at the August 6th City Council <br />Meeting. Mayor Adams stated that there is no doubt that this tax <br />differential needs to be corrected but in a fair way. She thanked everyone <br />for coming to the meeting. <br />3. Adjournment <br />The special meeting of the City Council adjourned at 7:18 p.m. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />� ���� `i/��a�2�C�°J <br />Nancy Malecha <br />Finance Administrator/Deputy City Clerk <br />.� <br />