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1991 COUNCIL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOVEMBER 29, 1990 developers platting land in Lino Lakes. All of these expenses are recouped from the developer. Ed Sekon, 889 Main Street noted that the State is in financial trouble. If there is less income, there should be less spending. He noted that he is paying taxes on a home appraised at $80,000.00 by the City Assessor although the house has been appraised by two (2) different real estate appraisers who indicated that the house is worth little more than $50,000.00. Mayor Bisel told Mr. Sekon to contact the Assessor at the court house on this matter. Mayor Bisel explained that the City is contracting the assessing services from Anoka County. Mr. Sekon said that he had tried to make appointments with the Assessor but he did not come when he had said he would. (Checked with Assessor on this property, the assessed value for pay 1990 was $58,000.00 and for pay 1991, $57,800.00. Assessor also checked his records to see if he had viewed the property personally. He had been to the house and was shown the property. No other attempt has been made to contact him) Bruce Hanson, 6980 Lake Drive (Surfside Seaplane Base) asked if older squad cars are traded in for newer models. It was explained that the purchase price is cash only. Mr. Hanson said the proposed cost for a new copy machine is very large. Mr. Hanson asked where the proposed new finance directors salary is coming from. Mr. Schumacher said from the Administration budget. He explained that consultants such as the auditor and fiscal consultant charge a large amount of money. A financial director could be doing the work in -house and at a savings. Mr. Hanson asked if this is the case, why is the budget for Consultants not going down. Mr. Schumacher explained that there will be a large expense for the replacement of the bridge on 24th Avenue. Council Member Reinert said that it is possible that there will be a reduction in the Consultant budget, however to what extent can better be determined and adjusted next year. Mr. Hanson asked if there will be a charge for the use of the vibratory plow. It was explained that there will be until the Lino Lakes portion of the cost is recouped. Mr. Hanson suggested that the City start an "adopt a boulevard" program. This could reduce some costs in that area. Jeff Stoks, 6624 Pelican Place referred to Exhibit F and asked if this schedule indicated that there would be further reduction of taxes on homes over $110,000.00. Mr. Schumacher explained that there has been no calculation of taxes beyond the $110,000.00 value. Ms. Scholer said she could get this information for Mr. Stoks. She explained how tax capacity is calculated by the County. PAGE 5