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TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING DECEMBER 4, 1997
CITY OF LINO LAKES
MINUTES
DATE December 4, 1997
TIME STARTED 6:13 p.m.
TIME ENDED 6:47 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT Council Members Bergeson, Kuether, Neal
and Mayor Landers
MEMBERS ABSENT •Council Member Lyden
Staff members present: City Administrator, Randy Schumacher; Finance Director, Mary
Vaske and Clerk -Treasurer Marilyn Anderson.
The purpose of the special meeting was to conduct the Truth in Taxation hearing.
Mayor Landers welcomed the audience to the meeting and outline edure for this
public hearing.
Mr. Schumacher explained that this public hearing is req e S Taw and provided
background information about this specific type of
Ms. Vaske presented the proposed 1998 Gene •udget. She explained what tax
capacity means and used a graph to sh • lars collected from property taxes
are used. Ms. Vaske also presentee'"': o where tax dollars were spent in the
previous nine (9) years.
Ms. Vaske presented a • ' •e 1998 projected revenues and a summary of the
1998 projected ex
Mr. John Houle, M n Lee and Mr. Charles Geisler were present in the audience.
Mr. Geisler, a reside of the Clearwater Creek development asked what the
Environmental Committee tasks are. He was told that their first project will be to
complete an environmental inventory for the entire City. Other duties will include
reviewing development proposals as they pertain to the impact on the environment.
Mr. Geisler, another resident in the Clearwater Creek development, asked if there is a
forecast of street reconstruction or maintenance. He was particularly interested in
knowing when the Clearwater Creek streets and trails will be completed. Mr. Schumacher
explained the process.
Mr. Geisler asked if it is illegal for the City to make interfund loans. Ms. Vaske explained
that it is legal and the City saves a great deal of money by borrowing from its own funds.
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Mr. Geisler expressed concern regarding the maintenance of boulevards noting that the
boulevard trees are dying because of the heavy clay soil and snow piles. Mr. Schumacher
will discuss this matter with Mr. Geisler tomorrow.
There being no further audience comments, Council Member Kuether moved to close the
public hearing at 6:47 p.m. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
There being no further business, Council Member Kuether moved to adjourn at 6:48 p.m.
Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Aye.
These minutes were considered, corrected an • approved at t:ular Council meeting
held on August 23, 1999.
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Marilyn G. Anderson, Clerk -Treasurer Ki
August 2, 1999, (2:30 p.m.)
Sept. 9, 1999 (12:30 p.m.)
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