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1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />1991 COUNCIL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOVEMBER 29, 1990 <br />legislators and senators that the citizens are not going to put <br />up with them anymore. Council Member Bohjanen noted that <br />although the governor and federal senators were not re- elected, <br />how many state senators and legislators were defeated. Not many. <br />Mr. Lemke said he wished that the citizens could pay Lino Lakes <br />30% or 40% increases, however the federal government is dumping <br />problems on the state and the state is dumping the <br />responsibilities on the communities. He noted that until the <br />federal government lowers his tax rate he cannot allow the city <br />to take any more of his tax dollars. Mayor Bisel said that if it <br />snows, the residents expect their streets to be plowed using <br />their taxes. <br />Steve Kingdon, 172 Ulmer Drive said that his street has never <br />been snow plowed. He also noted that compared to Roseville, <br />which offers a great deal more in services, Lino Lakes taxes are <br />much higher. He said he moved here because he thought the taxes <br />would be lower. <br />Joel Tagg, 7504 Lake Drive explained that his taxes tripled last <br />year. He has spent the past ten (10) months "playing with <br />political people" trying to find out what can be done about this. <br />The County Attorney has suggested that he get some cattle and <br />file for green acre status. Council Member Kuether noted that <br />Mr. Tagg had been before the Council at the Board of Review on <br />this matter. Mr. Tagg said he pursued the matter through to the <br />County Board of Review and his value was lowered somewhat. Mr. <br />Tagg said he did not feel that triple taxes was justified. He <br />said that he has tightened his belt this past ten (10) months and <br />suggested that the City do the same. Mr. Tagg said that things <br />are tough and businesses are not doing as well. He noted that <br />the City is proposing to purchase a new one (1) ton truck. He <br />said he would like a new one (1) ton as well, but cannot afford <br />it. <br />Ben Benson, 6666 East Shadow Lake Drive noted that the papers are <br />saying that there will be a shortfall in the next biennium. He <br />asked if anyone has contacted the state to determine what this <br />means to the City. Mr. Schumacher said yes, and noted that if <br />all of the state aid were taken from the municipalities, that <br />would mean a $75.00 increase for every home in Lino Lakes. The <br />City has been notified that the 1991 state aid is proposed to be <br />$163,000.00. Mr. Schumacher is looking at more than one half <br />(1/2) of this amount actually being available. <br />Mr. Benson noted the significant increase in the Police <br />Department and Consultants budgets. He also noted that the <br />Centerville Police contract is history. He felt this was sad, <br />$100,000.00 is a significant loss. He felt this is the time to <br />tighten belts before further state aid losses. This would allow <br />PAGE 8 <br />114 <br />