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It was noted that our taxes are so high because of the schools and no supporting IIIindustry. Mr. Leone stated that unless the Legislature apportions money from some other source, the taxes on residential areas will stay high. He strongly urged that people eontaot their Legislators and make plenty of noise. Mr. Leone stated that the assessed valuation in Lino Lakes will go up about 40% in 1970. Also, the school assessment' will go.up more too. There was considerable dis- cussion on the Green Acres Law and how one qualifies for deferred payments under it. Mr. Leone mentioned that land under Green Acres does not increase in assessed value although the buildings on such land do. There was considerably more discussion on various items. Mr. Leone stated that under Green Acres a farm, after a few years, is only liable for the tax difference for the past 3 years when it is sold or no longer used as farm land. Mr. Leone also explained the State's method of levying a flat percentage increase in all property values in a munici- pality in order to raise its values to par with the rest of the County. Upon questioning by Mayor L'Allier, Mr. Leone stated that the County only goes in to do the assessment if the Assessor does not.have the work done by the due date. He stated that Mrs. Sarver has had her work in on time. He thought our assessed value might be up by 480 -50% due to lots of new construction. The Clerk was asked to contact the Assessor's Office for data. airs. Sarner stated that she felt the Airport was.needed in order to lower our taxes. It was noted that Anoka County was shunned when it cane to Metro items, as well as high rent areas, etc. There was discussion on future Metro Park plans; Mr. L'Allier stated that, IIIMetro will allow Reshanau Lake to be developed. After more general discussion, Mr. Bohjanen and Mr. Rosengren disowned with Mr. Leone a problem on a 10! strip purchased by Mrs. Marie Gunderson. It was acknowledged that the property was taxed high in 1968 since it had not yet been -split and was worth more. Mrs. Sarner stated that the strip should be combined with Mrs. Gunderson's property and homesteaded. The Mayor and Councilmen signed the forms certifying the assessment. Mr. Bohjanen moved to close the meeting at 8:52 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. N ■ ■ ■ N -- ■■■ The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council held on June 22, 1970, was called to order at 8:03 p.m. by Mayor L'Allier with all members present. Mr. Bohjanen moved to accept the June 8th minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. The Clerk presented beer and danoe applications -which were turned over to Attorney Locher for approval. A letter from NSP stating that the requested street lights had been installed as of June 1 had been received. The Clerk reported that sales tax monies in the amount of $12,321.08 had been received; $5,000 of this goes to Roads & Bridges Fund. The affidavits of publication on the building bid had been received from Forest Lake IIITimes and Construction Bulletin. A letter from the County concerning the tax - forfeit parcels to be put up for sale was considered. Mr. Rosengren stated that he and Mr. Gotwald had looked at the lots in