HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 12-03 CCM Truth In Taxation Budget Hearing MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
TRUTH IN TAXATION BUDGET HEARING
DECEMBER 3, 2007
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met for the Truth in Taxation Budget Hearing called to order by
Mayor Tim Willson at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark
Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan
Jordet, Community Development Director Gary Eitel, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley.
PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED GENERAL FUND TAX LEVY AND GENERAL
FUND BUDGET
City Manager Curt Boganey presented a DVD distributed by the League of Minnesota Cities that
provided an overview on property taxes. He explained the purpose of the meeting and presented a
PowerPoint presentation that summarized the following:
2008 Budget Overview
General Fund total $15,518,836
Compensation and Staffing including cost increases, additional employees and other
funding sources for such
Outcomes Expected
Proposed Property Tax Levy
2007 Estimated Market Value Payable in 2008
2007 Assessment Tax Capacity in 2008 Property Type Breakdown
Change in Median Residential Value
2008 Residential Property Tax Components $193,800 Taxable Market Value Median
General Fund Revenues
Revenues by Source 2003 -2008 Fiscal Years
General Fund Revenues 2007
General Fund Revenues 2008
General Fund Expenditures
Expenditure by Department 2003 -2008 Fiscal Years
General Fund Expenditures 2007
General Fund Expenditures 2008
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Expenditures by Type 2003 -2008 Fiscal Years
Expenditures by Type 2008
There was discussion on the information presented where Mr. Boganey addressed questions from the
City Council. I
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4. Hearing and Discussion of Proposed Levy
Councilmember Lasman moved, and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to open the Public
Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Ron Schmidt, 6518 Willow Lane, inquired about how many of the properties located on the river
will see a 20% increase in property taxes. He stated property taxes should not be higher for those
properties located on the river and asked how much money of the budget is dedicated to the river.
Mr. Boganey explained that a very little amount from the budget is dedicated to the river.
It was indicated that the City Assessor would contact Mr. Schmidt regarding his property taxes.
Terry Nelson, 3001 51 Ave, inquired about the property tax decrease for apartment owners and
asked if those savings were added to the single family property owners.
Mr. Boganey explained why the property taxes of apartment buildings showed a decrease.
It was indicated that a staff member would contact Mr. Nelson regarding his property taxes.
Councilmember Lasman moved, and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lasman moved, and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:35
p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER)
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, certifies:
1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Truth in
Taxation Hearing of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on December
3, 2007.
2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at
Brooklyn Center City Hall.
3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its December 10, 2007, Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
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