HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 12-13 CCM Continued 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
CONTINUED TRUTH -IN- TAXATION HEARING
DECEMBER 13, 1995
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CAT -L TC) ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met for the continued Truth -in- Taxation hearing and was called
to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL C'ALT
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, and Kristen Mann.
Also present were Interim City Manager Cam Andre, and Director of Finance Charlie Hansen.
Councilmember Barb Kalligher was absent.
PUBLIC .IC HEARING
Mayor Kragness opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on the 1996 proposed
budget.
Mayor Kragness recognized Mr. Richard Hauck, 6870 Shingle Creek Parkway. Mr. Hauck stated
he is a board member for the North Hennepin Mediation Project. He explained that while the
North Hennepin Mediation Project receives funding from several sources there is still a need for
$5,000 from the City. Mayor Kragness inquired what the total budget is for the North Hennepin
Mediation Project. Mr. Hauck stated the budget is $90,000 and the Project serves over 500 cases
each year.
Mayor Kragness recognized Mr. Patrick Thomas, 5922 Bryant Avenue North. Mr. Thomas
commented on a newspaper article from earlier a
er m the year noting the article said that Brooklyn
Center has the third highest tar rate. Councilmember Carmody responded that the study was
based on home values of $100,000 and that Brooklyn Center does not have many homes with
values of $100,000. Councilmember Mann stated that the difference between the 1995 and 1996
budget is a decrease of .66 %. Mr. Thomas stated he believed many citizens would rather have
services cut than receive a tax increase.
Mayor Kragness recognized Ms. Nancy Carlson, 6024 Aldrich Avenue North. Ms. Carlson stated
she did not believe the article referred to by Mr. Thomas was incorrect. She added she feels the
cost of the water and sewer utilities adds to the residents tax burden. She reminded the Council
they had promised hard cuts in the 1996 budget. She added that the City should continue to work
on improving streets and sewers and noted the need for code enforcement for the City's
deteriorating housing stock.
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Mayor Kragness then recognized Mr. Bob Peppe, 6713 Toledo Avenue North. Mr. Peppe stated
1995 has been a big year for the Council, noting they had several difficult issues i.e. City
Manager recruitment, Liquor Stores and the Earle Brown Heritage Center. He complimented the
City Council on a job well done.
Mayor Kragness recognized Mr. Dan Remiarz, 6201 June Avenue North. Mr. Remiarz also
complimented the City Council on the achievements of the past year and the changes they have
made. He stated the report submitted to the City Council on the Heritage Center indicates the
need for change. Mr. Remiarz noted he received a copy of the organizational chart and
questioned why staff continually asks for consultants when there are so many experts on staff.
Mayor Kragness again recognized Mr. Patrick Thomas who inquired what effect the federal
cutbacks would have on the City. The Director of Finance stated the City currently receives
$270,000 from the federal government and this is used for the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) program. He explained the county and school districts receive much more funding
from the federal government and if this funding is cut it will indirectly affect the City but it is not
possible to determine how it would impact the City.
There was a motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Mann to close
the Truth -in- Taxation Public Hearing. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
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