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Council Budget Work Session August 6, 1998 noted that tax revenues from commercial/industrial growth should be coming on-line in the near future. Ms. Vaske noted that the school district taxes are going down because the school districts are getting more state dollars. She also noted that if a property owners taxes increase by 12% or more, the tax payer can file for a tax rebate. Council Member Bergeson noted that the City portion of taxes will go up approximately 24%. He asked why the City is now looking at a 24% increase in tax capacity when a bare bones budget is proposed? Ms. Vaske explained because of the need to budget for the payment of the civic complex bonds. Mayor Sullivan noted that Council was always told that the civic complex would not increase taxes. Mr. Wessel explained that is true in the long range. Staff was asked to look at all possible areas to increase revenues 1 an to bring the tax capacity down to the same level as in 1998. Council was asked x be prep red to announce an action plan to reduce the levy at the same time the19 budget' is announce. Chief Pecchia was asked to determine whether anymoxe ga'franchise fees can be realized. Discussion followed regarding the neeo„get accurate reports from the Circle Pines gas utility. Chief Pecchia felt a liaison is needed. He also suggested that the City look to NSP and Minnegasco for addi ronal franchise fees. Pete noted that the State is in the process of adopting a new build' ode. If the City adopts this code, the City will realize additional building It was noted that licenses. Addition Yd a moratorium on the issuance of additional liquor oulde realized in this area. The propos 1999 bu et and 1999 levy just presented will be adopted at the August 24, 1998 Counc,,rteetmg. A "reworked" budget will be presented at the next Council work session. The deed for a five (5) year General Fund financial plan was again noted. The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p.m. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at on May 10, 1999. ar Council meeting held Page 12 , Mayor