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240 May 4, 1979 is a question whether this money will be refunded by Circle Pines or not. Mr. Kelling suggested that perhaps the system's (Circle Pines) financial records should be checked - this would tell this City what the profits are and what portion belongs to the Lino Lakes system. The existing lines on Rice Lake Lane will be discussed and reoslved between the two companies. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adjourn at 2:00 P.M. Seconded, by Mr. Zelinka. Aye. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on May 14, 1979. Edna L. Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer May 9, 1979 The Board of Reveiw was called to order at 7:00 P.M., May 9, 1979 by Mayor Karth. Council members present; Kulaszewicz, McLean, Schneider. Absent; Zelinka. Mr. Starkey from the County Assessor's office, and Margie Roisum, City Assessor, were also present. 1 Mrs. Dean Allen, plat 82906, parcel 0610, asked if the Assessor had used the house plans when their property was assessed. Mrs. Roisum answered that the usual practive is to measure the house from the outside; the records list 22x41 as the base and then an overhang of one foot; a foyer and entry as 8x16. Mrs. Allen said her market value had jumped $21,800, and thought it excessive for one year. Mrs. Roisum checked the records, which listed the house at 75% complete in 1978, and 100% complete for 1979; this was the reason for the large increase in tax. Mrs. Allen wanted to know what type of taxes she will be receiving next year. MR. Starkey indicated that all the County could do at this time is give her an estimate, as there is proposed legislation pending now that will affect property taxes, and that next year could be a whole different story. Mrs. Allen wanted to know why Lino Lakes' taxes are so high. Mayor Karth answered that the proportion of tax Lino Lakes gets each year is minimal (16.530 mills), and the highest proportion goes to school taxes, which in her case is Forest Lake School District (60.467 mills) In a survey put out a year ago by the Citizen's League, Lino Lakes was listed second highest taxed, but this year Lino Lakes has dropped to 20th from the top. This is due primarily to more people paying tax now. Mr. J. J. Bakken, plat No. 83313, parcel 3660, was concerned becasue his tax statement has gone up by $4,000.00 in the last two or three years, although he has made no najor improvements. Mrs. Roisum indicated that an increase of 10% per year is average, due to inflation. Also, state law requires that assessments be within 90 of current market value each year. Mr. Bakken was concerned becasue where he lives, he gets very little in the way of services for his tax dollars, other than fire and police protection.. He also suggested about two weeks of burning (leaves) in the spring and fall, as there is no dump nearby. Mayor Karth said that this would be a matter for the PCA. There was further discussion concerning sewer and water services. In reference to property tax increases, Mr. Starkey indicated that the circuiot - breaker property tax refund was the only aid available to senior citizens. He added that people were paying more property taxes in 1972 than they are now