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1991 COUNCIL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOVEMBER 29, 1990 <br />developers platting land in Lino Lakes. All of these expenses <br />are recouped from the developer. <br />Ed Sekon, 889 Main Street noted that the State is in financial <br />trouble. If there is less income, there should be less spending. <br />He noted that he is paying taxes on a home appraised at <br />$80,000.00 by the City Assessor although the house has been <br />appraised by two (2) different real estate appraisers who <br />indicated that the house is worth little more than $50,000.00. <br />Mayor Bisel told Mr. Sekon to contact the Assessor at the court <br />house on this matter. Mayor Bisel explained that the City is <br />contracting the assessing services from Anoka County. Mr. Sekon <br />said that he had tried to make appointments with the Assessor but <br />he did not come when he had said he would. (Checked with <br />Assessor on this property, the assessed value for pay 1990 was <br />$58,000.00 and for pay 1991, $57,800.00. Assessor also checked <br />his records to see if he had viewed the property personally. He <br />had been to the house and was shown the property. No other <br />attempt has been made to contact him) <br />Bruce Hanson, 6980 Lake Drive (Surfside Seaplane Base) asked if <br />older squad cars are traded in for newer models. It was <br />explained that the purchase price is cash only. Mr. Hanson said <br />the proposed cost for a new copy machine is very large. Mr. <br />Hanson asked where the proposed new finance directors salary is <br />coming from. Mr. Schumacher said from the Administration budget. <br />He explained that consultants such as the auditor and fiscal <br />consultant charge a large amount of money. A financial director <br />could be doing the work in -house and at a savings. Mr. Hanson <br />asked if this is the case, why is the budget for Consultants not <br />going down. Mr. Schumacher explained that there will be a large <br />expense for the replacement of the bridge on 24th Avenue. <br />Council Member Reinert said that it is possible that there will <br />be a reduction in the Consultant budget, however to what extent <br />can better be determined and adjusted next year. <br />Mr. Hanson asked if there will be a charge for the use of the <br />vibratory plow. It was explained that there will be until the <br />Lino Lakes portion of the cost is recouped. Mr. Hanson suggested <br />that the City start an "adopt a boulevard" program. This could <br />reduce some costs in that area. <br />Jeff Stoks, 6624 Pelican Place referred to Exhibit F and asked if <br />this schedule indicated that there would be further reduction of <br />taxes on homes over $110,000.00. Mr. Schumacher explained that <br />there has been no calculation of taxes beyond the $110,000.00 <br />value. Ms. Scholer said she could get this information for Mr. <br />Stoks. She explained how tax capacity is calculated by the <br />County. <br />PAGE 5 <br />1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />