1996-12-04MINUTES - TRUTH IN TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING
1997 BUDGET - MOUND CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 4, 1996
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in special session
for the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing on Wednesday, December 4, 1996, at 7:30 PM, in
the Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City.
Those present: Mayor Bob Polston, Councilmembers Andrea Ahrens, Mark Hanus, Liz Jensen.
Absent and excused: Phyllis/essen. Also in attendance: City Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr.,
Parks Director Jim Faclder, Building Official Jon Sutherland, Police Chief Len Harrell, Public
Works Superintendent Greg Skinner, Liquor Store Manager Joel Krumm, Finance Director Gino
Businaro, Councilmember-Elect Leah Weycker and Acting City Clerk Linda Strong.
The following interested citizens were also present: Paul Huber, Gina and Mark Smith.
The Mayor opened the meeting.
1.0 1997 PROPOSED BUDGET COMMENTS
City Manager Ed Shukle reviewed the proposed 1997 Budget mentioning each of the funds. At
the Mayor's request the proposed budget projects a zero percent increase in the property tax levy
from 1996. Shukle mentioned this will be accomplished by increasing building permit fees to
correspond with the 1994 UBC, which would raise an estimated $110,000. Also, the General
Fund Balance is now at 35 %. There was a change in the Recycling Fund as the Council wanted
to keep the spring cleanup. The budget and levy must be certified on or before December 28,
1996.
Mayor Polston asked if there were any questions from the Council for the City Manager. There
were none. The Mayor introduced Gino Businaro, Finance Director.
Businaro reviewed with the Council the proposed levy for 1996 and 1997. He discussed how
the property tax is determined, and compared 1996 to 1997. Businaro touched on the several
types of properties that pay taxes, Market Values and Tax Capacities.
Mayor Polston thanked all of the department heads for their efforts in producing this proposed
budget.
1.1 PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Polston opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present who wished to
speak regarding the 1997 proposed budget.
Paul Huber, 1801 Commerce Blvd. Mr. Huber, owner of Huber Funeral Homes, discussed with
the Council the assessed value increase and tax raise of 12% and questioned what had happened
since the Local Board of Review had lowered the value in May. The Council requested a copy
of his document to research with the County.
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There were no more comments from citizens present. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
1.2 MOTION
MOTION by Ahrens, seconded by Hanus to set December 10, 1996, at the
regular City Council meeting to adopt the proposed 1997 budget as
presented. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Ahrens to cancel the continuation of the
1997 proposed budget public hearing that was scheduled for December 11,
1996. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
MOTION by Jeusen, seconded by Ahreus to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 pm.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
City Manager
Attest: Acting City Clerk
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