12-06-95 Special
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December
Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Michael Sandahl; Susan Rosenberg;
Russ Susag; and Don Priebe.
James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Devich, Administrative
STAFF PRESENT:
Services Director; Thomas Ferber, City Clerk; Donald Fondrick,
Community Services Director; Bruce Palmborg, Acting
Community Development Director; Jack Erskine, Public Safety
Director; William Fillmore, Liquor Operations Director; and
Bridget Walstrom, Finance Manager.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING ON CITY OF RICHFIELD 1995 REVISED11996
Item
PROPOSED BUDGET AND 1996 PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY.
C.L. NO. 316
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 316 regarding the
Taxation and budget review process.
Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed the following issues:
Truth-in-Taxation/budget review/levy adoption calendar of events and dates
Major initiatives of the 1996 Proposed Budget:
Continue Street Maintenance Program
Levy Increase to at or below Inflation
Review Water and Sanitary Sewer Funds
Provide Current Level of Services
Distribution of 1996 General Fund Expenditures:
Public Safety
Community Services
Administrative Services
Legal/Executive
Community Development 2%
Number of Full Time Employees
1990-I 996 Expenditure Profile
General Fund Expenditures in Constant Dollars
1996 General Fund Revenues
Local Government Aid (LGA) Analysis
Proposed 1996 Tax Levy
Increase of 2.46% over the 1995 levy
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1996 total levy is
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Tax Levy History
December 6.
Council Member Priebe explained the impact of tax increment financing on the tax
base. He stated that the largest portion of property taxes goes to the school district and
Hennepin County with just under 19% going to the City.
Tony Magnani, 6927 Blaisdell Avenue, stated concerns about the assessed market
value of his property increasing and the amount of his property taxes.
Council Member Priebe discussed the impact of the New Ford Town buyout on the
demand for homes in Richfield. He stated that once the buyout has been completed there
will be some cost savings due to the related reduction of City services in the area.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked questions about the HRA Budget
resolutions related to the action of the HRA not to support the “Together We Can”
proposed program.
Council Member Susag stated he had reviewed that issue and the relationship to
the resolutions. He stated that it did not require a change to the resolutions and would
review the information with Mr. Wozniczka.
to close the City of Richfield Truth In Taxation Public Hearinq
on the 1995 Revised/l996 Proposed Budget and Proposed 1996 Property Tax Levy.
Mayor Kirsch stated the City Council would consider approval of the 1995
Revised/l 996 Proposed Budget and 1996 Proposed Tax Levy at the December 11, 1995
CityCouncil Meeting.
The City Council acknowledged and thanked the citizens for their input, interest,
and attendance at this public hearing.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at p.m.
Date Approved:
Mayor
MartinJ. Kirsch
James D. Prosser
Thomas P. Ferber
City Manager
City Clerk