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CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS <br />COUNCIL MINUTES <br />December 8, 2003 <br />Mayor Sue Gehrz convened the Truth in Taxation Hearing at 7:00 PM. <br />PRESENT: Council members Laura Kuettel, Robert Lamb, Peter Lindstrom and Richard Talbot. <br />Also present: City Administrator Heather Worthington, Finance Director Roland <br />Olson and Deputy Clerk Mary Shea Kodluboy <br />COMMUNITY FORUM: There was no commentary from the audience. <br />PUBLIC HEARINGS: <br />Truth in Taxation Hearin <br />Mayor Gehrz said that the subject of this evening's meeting was the Truth in Taxation Public <br />Hearing and she outlined the protocol that would be followed. The viewing audience and those <br />in attendance will have the opportunity to learn and ask questions about the proposed 20041evy <br />and budget this evening, but City Council action on the proposed 20041evy and budget will <br />• take place at the Council meeting on December 10, 2003. She said that an oral presentation <br />will be made by Administrator Worthington, with assistance from Finance Director <br />Roland Olson. <br />Administrator Worthington explained that each year, cities over 5,000 in population are required <br />by the State Legislature to hold Truth in Taxation Hearings to explain their proposed budget <br />and levy for the following year and the tax notices that are mailed in mid-fall each year by the <br />County. Each taxing authority (County, City, School District) is required to hold these hearings. <br />Administrator Worthington utilized the LCD and overhead projectors to present information <br />about the 0% increase in Falcon Heights' levy for 2004 and the proposed budget <br />of $1,429,919 for 2004. <br />The Public Hearing was opened to the audience for commentary. <br />Ms. Janet Massey, 1743 Maple Court, said that she came to the meeting this evening because she <br />is interested in the process and what the City Council does. <br />Mayor Gehrz thanked Ms. Massey for coming this evening. She said she knows that people <br />watch the Council meetings on television and it is nice when there is someone live in the <br />audience. <br />• There was no further commentary from the audience and the Public Hearing was closed. <br />8 <br />