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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 12-01 CCM Public Meeting on Property TaxesMINUTES 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 1, 2008 CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met for the Truth in Taxation Budget Hearing and the meeting was 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, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED GENERAL FUND TAX LEVY AND GENERAL FUND BUDGET Fiscal and Support Services Director Dan Jordet outlined materials presented that included the following for the proposed General Fund Tax Levy and General Fund Budget: Purpose of the meeting 2009 Budget Goals 2009 General Fund Overview Highlights Revenues by Source for 2005-2009 Fiscal Years • Expenditures by Department for 2005-2009 Fiscal Years • Expenditures by Type 2005-2009 Fiscal Years • Special Revenue Funds Debt Service Funds Water, Sewer, Storm Drainage, Street Light, and Recycling Utilities • Other Enterprise Funds Capital Projects • Internal Service Funds 2009 Proposed Property Tax Levy Changes in Median Residential Value and City Tax Remaining Steps There was discussion on the information presented where Fiscal and Support Services Director Jordet addressed questions from the City Council. 12/01/08 -I- PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED LEVY A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Ryan to open for Public Comment. Motion passed unanimously. Dan Remiarz, 6201 June Avenue North, addressed the Council to express his concern with bonding for City projects. There was discussion regarding the bonding process used and how it is borrowed only to pay the property owners portion of City projects, not the City's portion. Mr. Remiarz informed that he would like to have the property at 6200 Kyle Avenue North addressed by the City's Code Enforcement Department. Milton Matthews, 2329 55th Avenue North, addressed the Council to express his concern regarding the depreciation value of his home and the increase of taxes for his property. There was discussion regarding the City not having control over market values and the issues the City is facing that has slightly increased the overall taxes for 2009. Tim Roche, 816 69 h Avenue North, addressed the Council to inquire if the proposed budget had any additional dollars that may help with signage and other improvements for City Hall. There was discussion that this proposed budget had taken several months to achieve getting a balanced budget and that at this time there is no additional money to help with signage and other improvements. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Ryan to close Public Comment with notation that there would be no continuation to December 8, 2008. Motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Ryan seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:03 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 12/01/08 -2- 1 STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) 1 1 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 the Truth in Taxation Budget Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on December 1, 2008. 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 8, 2008, Regular Session. I I City Clerk 12/01/08 Mayor -3-