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City Council Minutes September 2, 2008 Page 6 of 12 COUNCIL MEMBER ORASKOVICH MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 08-09 AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY OF PEQUOT LAKES RELATING TO THE WILDERNESS RESORT VILLAS, LLC. COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7. Fire Department Report Report received by Council. 8. WaterNVastewater Monthly Report Report received by Council. Council Member Oraskovich questioned the progress on finding out why revenues are short. Gary Giltner stated that he and Council Member Ryan are reviewing the larger commercial accounts. He noted that some accounts are showing a reduction in revenue such as TDS, Lakes State Bank, both due to using a second meter for watering; Sibley Station due to being closed for several months, J.M. Oil due to new bait tanks that use water recirculation; and the Oasis Restaurant due to new ownership and downsizing of the restaurant. Council Member Ryan stated that Precision Water Jet is a large water user and will be moving out of the City soon. Council Member Ryan requested Gary to look at the costs associated with summer usage. Gary informed the Council of a letter sent to unmetered accounts. He noted that the letter is intended to let the owners know that they must get metered. 9. Police Chief Monthly Report Report received by Council. 10. City Clerk's Report Report received by Council. 10.1. Preliminary General Fund Levy and HRA Levy The Clerk explained that at the August Council Budget Work Shop, the Council made some budget amendments to the preliminary general fund budget. The Clerk reviewed the changes made by the Council. She indicated that the changes reflect a $23,210 reduction in the budget which is a 4.21% increase from last year's levy. The City will not know how this affects the City's tax rate until mid to end September. The Clerk