12-3-97 agenda~~
. CITY OF RICHFIELD
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1997
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
I. 6:00-7:00 P.M. ANNUAL MEETING WITH LOCAL LEGISLATORS TO
DISCUSS 1998 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES AND POLICIES
ADJOURNMENT
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1. TRUTH IN TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING 1998 PROPERTY TAX
LEVY AND 1997 REVISED/1998 PROPOSED BUDGET
COUNCIL LETTER NO. 295
ADJOURNMENT
AUXILIARY AIDS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON
REQUEST. REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 96 HOURS IN ADVANCE TO
THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR AT 861-9702.
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
• Council Letter No. 295
Agenda December 3, 1997
Issue Statement:
Conduct a truth in taxation public hearing regarding the 1998 property tax levy and
1997 Revised/1998 Proposed budget.
Background•
Prior to September 15, 1997, the City Council adopted the 1998 proposed property tax
levy and selected December 3, 1997 as the date for the statutory truth in taxation public
hearing. Hennepin County has now mailed proposed 1998 property tax statements to
property owners in Richfield which are based upon the proposed levy and announce
the date of the public hearing.
The City Council must now conduct the public hearing, taking testimony from the public
as presented. After closing the hearing, the City Council must consider the information
presented and adopt a final levy including the 1997 Revised/1998 Proposed budget at
another date. If the public testimony cannot be concluded on December 3, the hearing
must be continued to December 10, 1997.
The ofFcial action to adopt a final levy cannot be considered at a meeting date when
• public testimony is accepted. Thus, if the truth in taxation public hearing is completed
and closed on December 3, 1997, action on the levy should be taken at the regular City
Council meeting of December 8, 1997.
Recommended Motion:
Conduct the truth in taxation public hearing and schedule final action on the levy and
budget items for the regular City Council meeting of December 8, 1997.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. Minnesota Statute mandates the truth in taxation public hearing which must be
conducted on December 3, 1997.
2. All publications and notifications have been made pursuant to law.
3. If the public hearing is concluded on December 3, it would be'desirable to
schedule the final adoption action on December 8, 1997 to allow ample time to
conclude the truth in taxation process prior to the deadline of December 29.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. None with respect to conducting the public hearing, as it is mandated by state law.
2. If a second hearing is necessary then the final action on the levy must be
postponed until after December 10, 1997.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
Conduct the truth in taxation public hearing on December 3 according to published
notice and state law.
Respec ully submitted,
Jam D. Prosser
City Manager
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