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City Council Minutes September 6, 2022 Page3 of7 what are the chances that that they will have to raise it next year? Rich stated that analyst say that costs will not slow down. 2.1% tax is approximately a $250,000 increase. Discussion of numbers and percentages ensued. COUNCIL MEMBER CLEMENT MOVED TO SET THE PRELIMINARY LEVY AT 50%AMOUNT. COUNCIL MEMBER SEILS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-1. MAYOR GARDNER OPPOSED. 5.4 Meeting date to set final levy: December,5,2022 COUNCIL MEMBER CLEMENT MOVED TO SET THE FINAL LEVY MEETING ON DECEMBER 5. COUNCIL MEMBER PEDERSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6. Planning and Zoning 6.1. Planning Commission Report The September 1, 2022, Planning &Zoning Commission Report and August 18, 2022, Planning &Zoning minutes were received by Council. 7. Fire 7.1. Fire Report The August 2022 Fire Department Report was received by Council. Mayor Gardner offered if anyone has any comments or questions on how the new Fire District is going, they can reach out to him or Council Member Clement, as they are both on the board. Rich stated if the Council would like to attend to notify him so they can post a Notice of Quorum. 8. Police 8.1 Police Department Report The July 2022 Police Department Monthly Report was received by Council. Discussion ensued about vandalism of signs, specifically a swastika spraypainted on a sign visible on Hwy 371. Sgt. Franz stated that Chief Kiang has talked to property owner of the sign. 8.2 LELS Sgt. Contract Council member Ronning stated that he appreciates Sgt. Franz's has been patience during contract negotiations. Mayor Gardner asked if they contact would be back dated to May 1, 2022. Prior to this, Sgt. Franz did not have union representation. Pedersen re-iterated that this will be moving Sgt. Franz from an