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CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 7, 1995
Mayor-Elect Gehrz convened the meeting at 7:03 P.M.
PRESENT
Gehrz, Gibson Talbot, Hustad and Jacobs. Also present were Hoyt, Rigdon
and Phillips.
COMMUNITY FORUM
There were no comments from the floor.
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 22, 1995
Minutes were approved unanimously as presented.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
The council approved the consent agenda by unanimous consent as follows:
1. Disbursements
a. General disbursements through 12/1 /95, 553,192.78
b. Payroll, 1 1 /15/95 to 1 1 /30/95, 510,645.18
2. Licenses
3. Request to ask for a donation for a computer printer from
Hewlett Packard
ADDENDUM TO POLICY AGENDA
Mayor-Elect Gehrz noted the addition of Item P-3 to the policy agenda as an
addendum.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
HEARING ON THE CITY'S PROPOSED 1996 BUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX LEVY
Administrator Hoyt presented information on the city's land use and demographic data
trends in the city as a back-drop to the discussion on how the city spends its money.
She also explained how the city°s budget process works and introduced the city's
accountant, Joe Rigdon, who provided a breakdown of city revenues and
expenditures. Rigdon said the total city budget amounts to 52,792,054 with a general
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operating budget of 51,134,690. The city proposed to levy 5549,081 for 1996
including ad valorem property tax revenue and fiscal disparities tax revenue.
Administrator Hoyt said a 5.4% increase in overall property taxes is budgeted for
1996, with an actual ad valorem levy increase of 3.2% Hoyt also pointed out the
city's share is 1 1 % of the total property tax statement. She stated that the city's tax
rate actually fell slightly but since property taxes are tied to market value, its property
taxes will increase for 1996.
Mayor-Elect Gehrz asked for questions or comments from the council. Councilmember
Hustad asked if the city's fine revenue went up. He was told it was up by 521,000
over last year.
Mayor-Elect Gehrz opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. There being no one
wishing to be heard, Mayor-Elect Gehrz immediately closed the public hearing. The
levy will be scheduled for adoption on December 20, 1995.
HEARING ON DELINQUENT UTILITY CHARGES
City Accountant, Joe Rigdon explained that, on an annual basis, the city assesses
delinquent utility fees to the property tax rolls. The proposed assessment includes the
actual amount due, the standard 10% penalty fee, 3% administrative fee, and a 8%
assessment rate.
Mayor-Elect Gehrz opened the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. There being no one
wishing to be heard on this subject, the public hearing was immediately closed.
Councilmember Jacobs moved adoption of Resolution 95-32 levying special
assessments for delinquent utility charges. The motion passed unanimously.
POLICY AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE REVISED FALCON HEIGHTS/LAUDERDALE FIRE AGREEMENT
Administrator Hoyt explained that the revised fire agreement more accurately identifies
how the city charges for services, specifically HAZMAT services. There are also some
additional changes that clarify the language. Councilmember Hustad moved to
approve the revised agreement and motion passed unanimously.
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ADOPTION OF A GOAL STATEMENT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE
LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT
Acting Recording Secretary
As part of the agreement to participate in the 1995-1996 Livable Communities Act,
the city was asked to submit goals to the Metropolitan Council for approval. The goal
statement states that there are no plans to change the current mix of housing and land
use in the city. Administrator Hoyt stated that the major focus
will be on maintaining the existing housing stock. Motion to approve the adoption of
the goals statement was made by Councilmember Hustad. The motion passed
unanimously.
MAYOR BALDWIN ARRIVED AT 8:01 P.M.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO JOIN THE DIRECTORS FOR THE
ROSEVILLE AREA FAMILY COLLABORATIVE
Mayor-Elect Gehrz reported the Roseville Area Schools is forming a group called The
Roseville Area Family Collaborative and requested that Falcon Heights participate in
the board of directors of the organization. The group is designed to expand
opportunities for collaboration among a variety of organizations and would
complement, not replace, Mayors' Commission Against Drugs and Keeping Connected.
Mayor-Elect Gehrz indicated she would be willing to be the liaison to the group. After
a short discussion, Councilmember Hustad moved to join the Board of Directors of the
Roseville Area Family Collaborative and motion passed unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Hoyt said the skating rinks were being flooded and hoped to be open
by the school winter holidays or sooner depending on weather conditions.
Hoyt also stated it is not feasible for county snowplows to plow so snow does not
block entrances to private driveways.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:14 P.M.
Tom Baldwin, Mayor
Patricia Phillips