1994-11-29November 2;, 1994
MINUTES - BUDGET HEARING - NOVEMBER 29, 1994
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM. City Council members present were: Mayor Skip
Johnson, Councilmembers Andrea Ahrens, Liz Jensen, and Phyllis Jessen. Councilmember Ken
Smith was absent and excused. Also present were: City Manager Ed Shukle; Fran Clark, City
Clerk; Greg Skinner, Water and Sewer Superintendent; Jon Sutherland, Building Official; Jim
Fackler, Parks Director; Len Harrell, Police Chief; Joel Krumm, Liquor Store Manager; Gino
Businaro, Finance Director; Steve Erickson, Fire Chief; and the following interested persons:
Darlene Murphy.
The Mayor asked the City Manager to present the introductory comments to the 1995 proposed
budget. City Manager, Ed Shukle explained the purpose of the budget hearing. He indicated
that this was the annual Truth in Taxation hearing. The purpose of the hearing was to discuss
the proposed budget and tax levy for the upcoming year. He further indicated that in September
the City Council approved a preliminary budget and levy and that the proposed budget and levy
for final approval has not changed. The City' Council would have the authority to reduce the
tax levy if they so desired, but they could not increase the tax levy from what they approved in
September. He then handed out certain pages that had been revised to reflect previous Council
actions and reviewed his memo with the Council. The City Manager then went into some of the
highlights of the budget. Finance Director, Gino Businaro, explained how the levy would
impact property tax statements on various valued homes in Mound. The City Manager then
indicated that he or the Finance Director would take questions.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. There was a question by Darlene Murphy about her
house valuation and the percentage increase. The Finance Director stated he would call
Hennepin County and would get back to her about her percentage increases. The Council closed
the public hearing. There was no need to continue with hearing.
MOTION made by Ahrens, seconded by Jensen to have the levy and budget on the
Agenda of the December 13, 1994, Regular Meeting for consideration. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Jensen to adjourn at 8:40 P.M. The vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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