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o~~ <br />MINUTES <br />DECEMBER 8, 1993 <br />PAGE 2 <br />which Hoyt replied that the city was only provided an estimated <br />gross amount, not individual values. <br />Donald McVey, 1788 Lindig, inquired if values are partly based on <br />sale of homes in the area, how large an area is considered? Hoyt <br />stated the description of the county's valuation system, copies of <br />which were available as a handout at the meeting, might be of help <br />in explaining how values are determined. <br />State Representative Mary Jo McGuire explained that many tax <br />increases are not due to local governments, but due to state <br />changes in the taxing system which were made by the state. She <br />indicated she was not in favor of those changes and is serving on <br />a task force which is looking at the entire tax system with a goal <br />of changing the system. <br />Baldwin read a letter from Senator John Marty indicating he feels <br />the tax system is unfair and that he will work toward making a <br />change. <br />Carolyn Collins, 1603 Northrop, asked how the council could justify <br />salary increases for city employees when others are not receiving <br />increases. Baldwin explained that the overall base increase is <br />2.5~ with a possibility of a 1.5% merit raise for the year 1994 <br />only. He stressed that the city must maintain a competitive salary <br />and that the largest cost increase is due to health insurance <br />costs. Collins indicated she felt it was not proper to increase <br />salaries by taking taxes from people who have had no additional <br />income. <br />Several other persons made comments on similar concerns and one <br />attendee commended the council on a job well done. There being no <br />others wishing to be heard the hearing was closed at 8:43 p.m. <br />Baldwin explained that the budget will be adopted at a meeting <br />being held December 16, 1993, 7:00 p.m as state regulations <br />prohibit adopting the budget the same date as the hearing. <br />ASSESSMENT HEARING ON DELINQUENT UTILITY CHARGES <br />Baldwin opened the hearing on assessment of delinquent utility <br />charges at 8:44 p.m. <br />Finance Director Kelly explained that some of the accounts have now <br />been paid and that the assessment roll must be amended to reflect <br />this change. The total assessment will be lowered to $8,309.40. <br />There being no one present wishing to be heard the hearing was <br />