HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-030 CCRMember Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 00-30
RESOLUTION URGING LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO OPPOSE ANY
CONTINUATION OR FURTHER IMPOSITION OF LEVY LIMITS
WHEREAS, levy limits are poor State policy; and
WHEREAS, levy limits do not allow local elected officials and their constituents
to determine the appropriate level of services and infrastructure reinvestment; and
cities; and
WHEREAS, levy limits have had disastrous impacts on the fiscal health of some
WHEREAS, cities experiencing rapid growth receive additional revenues not
available to fully developed cities and cities in the process of redeveloping; and
WHEREAS, decisions on revenue should be predictable and under the control of
the local community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that it hereby recommends and respectfully requests that the City's legislative
delegation oppose any efforts to extend or impose levy limits in the 2000 Legislative Session.
Februarv 14. 2000
Date
ATTEST
City Clerk _
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Mayor Pro Tem
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Ed Nelson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Kay Laap, Ed Nelson, and Robert Peppe;
and the following voted against the same: Debra Hilstrom;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.