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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 16, 2015 Next the Finance Director explained the allocation of City taxes on a median valued home in Little Canada ($223,900). The total City tax bill for a median valued home would be $678.53 in 2016, or $56.54 monthly. This tax covers the cost of public safety (57%), general government (14%), community services (12%), public works (12%), and infrastructure improvements (5%). For residential properties with no valuation change, property owners will see a 1.27% decrease in their property taxes given the corresponding decrease in the City's tax capacity rate caused by growth of the tax base. Residential properties with a 5% valuation increase will see a 3.66% increase, and residential properties with a 10% valuation increase will see a 8.59% increase. With regard to the 2016 total property tax distribution on a median valued home, the County accounts for 48.1 % of the tax bill, the City 25.36%, School District 17.24%, and miscellaneous jurisdictions 9.3%. In looking at what next year will bring, the Finance Director reported that there could be changes in Local Government Aid (LGA); the completion of implementing the Quiet Zones; possible redevelopment of the Owasso and Woodlyn area; and some staffing changes with a new internal planner and changes to the parks and recreation staff level. The Finance Director concluded her presentation indicating that the 2016 Budget will be posted on the City's website. She noted that this presentation is also available for viewing at www.ctvl5.org, and if property owners have any questions, they can contact City staff. The Administrator stated that the city is looking at certifying a total gross levy of $2,946,430 for 2016. He noted that the most controversial piece of the budget is the reduction of $30,000 in the Parks Department staffing level. Keis asked if there was anyone from the general public present wishing to comment on the proposed 2016 Budget. There was no one from the general public present wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by Montour, seconded by Fischer, the public hearing was closed. Torkelson stated that he has concerns about the amount of staffing level that is being cut from the Parks and Recreation Department. He realizes that participation in programs has decreased by 40%, and feels that some of this is due to societal factors, but thinks that there are ways that this