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1991 COUNCIL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOVEMBER 29, 1990 legislators and senators that the citizens are not going to put up with them anymore. Council Member Bohjanen noted that although the governor and federal senators were not re- elected, how many state senators and legislators were defeated. Not many. Mr. Lemke said he wished that the citizens could pay Lino Lakes 30% or 40% increases, however the federal government is dumping problems on the state and the state is dumping the responsibilities on the communities. He noted that until the federal government lowers his tax rate he cannot allow the city to take any more of his tax dollars. Mayor Bisel said that if it snows, the residents expect their streets to be plowed using their taxes. Steve Kingdon, 172 Ulmer Drive said that his street has never been snow plowed. He also noted that compared to Roseville, which offers a great deal more in services, Lino Lakes taxes are much higher. He said he moved here because he thought the taxes would be lower. Joel Tagg, 7504 Lake Drive explained that his taxes tripled last year. He has spent the past ten (10) months "playing with political people" trying to find out what can be done about this. The County Attorney has suggested that he get some cattle and file for green acre status. Council Member Kuether noted that Mr. Tagg had been before the Council at the Board of Review on this matter. Mr. Tagg said he pursued the matter through to the County. Board of Review and his value was lowered somewhat. Mr. Tagg said he did not feel that triple taxes was justified. He said that he has tightened his belt this past ten (10) months and suggested that the City do the same. Mr. Tagg said that things are tough and businesses are not doing as well. He noted that the City is proposing to purchase a new one (1) ton truck. He said he would like a new one (1) ton as well, but cannot afford it. Ben Benson, 6666 East Shadow Lake Drive noted that the papers are saying that there will be a shortfall in the next biennium. He asked if anyone has contacted the state to determine what this means to the City. Mr. Schumacher said yes, and noted that if all of the state aid were taken from the municipalities, that would mean a $75.00 increase for every home in Lino Lakes. The City has been notified that the 1991 state aid is proposed to be $163,000.00. Mr. Schumacher is looking at more than one half (1/2) of this amount actually being available. Mr. Benson noted the significant increase in the Police Department and Consultants budgets. He also noted that the Centerville Police contract is history. He felt this was sad, $100,000.00 is a significant loss. He felt this is the time to tighten belts before further state aid losses. This would allow PAGE 8