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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4. 2024 the significant budget impacts for 2025 and provided a brief summary of information on general fund revenues and expenditures. The Finance Director provided additional details on the final tax rate, comparisons to other communities, levy increase impact analysis, and information on tax break opportunities for residents. Mayor Fischer opened the public hearing for comments from the general public. A Little Canada resident who lives on Little Canada Road, commented that she was surprised by the tax and market value changes she received which equates to an additional $ 1,000 of property taxes that she will owe this year. The Finance Director commented that the property tax bill is not managed solely by the City, as the City only controls the City portion of the property tax. He explained that the City does not have control of the School District or County taxes which are also included in the property taxes. The resident asked her recourse and what action she can take in opposition. Mayor Fischer commented that Ramsey County is also holding similar public comment meetings on their budget. He stated that the property values are driven by the County and perhaps the resident could find assistance through the County Assessor's office. He commented that residents can also file an appeal on the increase of their property taxes to Ramsey County. The Finance Director commented that he could review the property tax statement with the resident and provide her with available resources and review the steps she could take. Gutierrez stated that the Ramsey County public meeting will beheld on December I Ith at 6:00 p.m. She also provided a contact phone number for those wishing to dispute their valuations. There were no further comments from the public. Upon motion by Mayor Fischer, seconded by Kwapick, the public hearing was closed. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Motion adopted. D. Miller asked for clarification on how this final adopted levy will compare to the statements residents received. The Finance Director replied that the proposed property tax statement that residents received shows a higher amount for the City of Little Canada portion of the tax statement than will be adopted tonight. T. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-12-135 —ADOPTING THE 2024 TAX LEVI', COLLECTIBLE IN 2025 AS PRESENTED. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by D. Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. T. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 2