HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 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, 2000
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 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert
Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers,
Finance Director Charlie Hansen, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
PRESENTATION
City Manager Michael McCauley explained the purpose of this meeting was to give the public an
opportunity to give input to the City Council on the proposed budget and to ask questions and
receive answers on the proposed budget and levy. By State Law, the City Council may not take
action to adopt the budget at a meeting at which it takes public input.
Mr. McCauley discussed that the required newspaper notification of the Truth in Taxation Budget
Hearing was not published adequately and that the Truth in Taxation Budget Hearing originally
scheduled for this evening will be held and continued to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 11, 2000.
A subsequent hearing required by State Law will also be held on Monday, December 11, 2000, after
the completion of the continuation hearing.
Mr. McCauley discussed the 3.95 percent or $319,964 increase in taxes, the 2001 general fund
budget overheads, and the purpose of increase in revenues which are as follows: Destination Park
Plan, personnel costs, fuel prices, continuation of neighborhood street projects, and general
operations.
A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to open the Public
Hearing. Motion passed unanimously.
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The following addressed the Council regarding the proposed budget and property tax statements:
Bob Hill and Roni Brunner, 4701 East Twin Lake Boulevard
Wayde Lerbs, 5107 East Twin Lake Boulevard
Dan Remiarz, 6201 June Avenue North
Residents from 3019 Nash Road
David Jents, 3907 52 Avenue North
Council discussed the concerns and questions raised by the above - mentioned individuals.
A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to continue the Public
Hearing to a continuation hearing at 6:00 p.m. on December 11, 2000, in the Council Chambers.
Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adjourn the meeting
at 8:16 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk V � ) t Maor
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