HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 12-04 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 4, 2006
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met for the Truth in Taxation Budget Hearing and was called to
order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Mary
O'Connor. Also present: City Manager Curt Boganey, Fiscal and Support Services Director Dan
Jordet, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley.
PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED GENERAL FUND TAX LEVY AND GENERAL
FUND BUDGET
City Manager Curt Boganey explained the purpose of the meeting and presented a PowerPoint
presentation that summarized the following:
• Proposed Property Tax Levy (using $767,665 of LGA for operations)
• Residential Homestead Tax Capacity
• Proposed Tax Rates Payable 2007
• 2007 Residential Property Tax Components
• Estimated and Limited Market Value Comparison
• Tax Capacity for Apartments, Commercial, and Residential Properties
2006 Assessment Tax Capacity in 2007 Property Type Breakdown
2006 Estimated Market Value Payable in 2007
• General Fund Revenues
• Revenues by Source 2002 -2007 Fiscal Years
• General Fund Revenues 2007
• Local Government Aid
• General Fund Expenditures
Expenditure by Department 2002 -2007 Fiscal Years
• Expenditures by Type
Mr. Boganey discussed increases in various departments that affect the General Fund. He stated the
largest expense is personnel; however this budget does not reflect a major change in personnel costs.
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Councilmember Lasman moved, and Councilmember Niesen seconded to open the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Henry Yang, 6207 Regent Ave N, asked if there is a legislative cap on the amount that taxes can be
raised. He stated concern with the amount of increase in property taxes in market value of property
he owns.
Mr. Boganey explained the Limited Market Value law and stated it does not set a ca p on the
maximum in which the property value can increase but it does set a cap on the amount of value the
taxes can be assessed. He stated a staff member would call Mr. Yang to explain the increase in
taxes.
Amy Luesebrink, 5557 James Ave N, explained her frustration with the increase in taxes and
explained that voting against the school referendums was due to the increase in other taxes. She
asked that the City Council try to help School District 286 so that property taxes are not increased.
Councilmember Carmody explained effects of the legislature and the difficulties in helping one
School District and not the others.
Councilmember Niesen discussed the use of TIF District funding.
Dan Remiarz, 6201 June Ave N stated objection to the increase in taxes.
Councilmember O'Connor thanked Mr. Remiarz for his comments and stated that if he wished to
change the taxes, Councilmembers who wish to lower the taxes must be elected.
Todd Johnson, 5225 Twin Lake Blvd E, asked why his taxes are more than his neighbors who have
less market value.
It was indicated that a staff member would contact Mr. Johnson regarding his property taxes.
Councilmember Lasman moved, and Councilmember Carmody seconded to close the Public
Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember O'Connor stated her taxes are increasing by 10.25% and stated that is too much.
She stated the City charges a lot of money for taxes and with the bond payoff it should not have
increased the General Fund. She stated government is too big at all levels. She stated the City could
have used the additional Local Government Aid to keep taxes lower.
Mayor Kragness stated that in comparison to other cities, Brooklyn Center has done a good job at
being conservative in its increases.
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Councilmember Carmody discussed the additional LGA money received and stated that it was
agreed upon to spend in a manner to resolve a legal matter with the Metropolitan Council.
Councilmember Niesen discussed the amount spent in personnel services and how it should be
reduced.
Councilmember Lasman stated the budget in 2002 was higher than in 2007 and the City has done
well to maintain Public Safety and the level of service and quality of life.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lasman moved, and Councilmember Carmody seconded to adjourn the meeting at
8:20 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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