Laserfiche WebLink
9 5 1994 <br />1891 '04F 1991 <br />STILLWATER cAREA <br />Seining the Sr. Croix Vallee Area. <br />February 14, 1994 <br />The Honorable Wyn John <br />Mayor of Lake Elmo, City Hall <br />3800 Laverne Avenue North <br />Lake Elmo, -MN 5504,7 <br />Dear Mayor John: <br />It is that time of year when just about everyone is wondering what <br />the Minnesota Legislature is going to do to fix the problems <br />associated with our state's property tax system. <br />We at the Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce belong to a coalition <br />of 30 other metro area Chambers committed to seeing a total reform <br />of the state's property tax system. We are committed to this <br />objective because the Minnesota ranks No. 2 nationally in <br />Commercial/Industrial property tax rates and we are in danger of <br />becoming No. 1! <br />We also think if property taxes were easier to understand, more <br />people would be inclined to offer their help to local elected <br />officials during the budget process. In other words, we think it <br />is in everyone's interest -- those who pay property taxes and those <br />who decide how to spend it -- to meet and discuss what is wrong <br />with the system and how to fix it. <br />Therefore, please join us at the Washington County Government <br />Center from 8:00 to 10:00 am on Friday, February 25, 1994, to deal <br />with this important issue. We have included an agenda for the <br />meeting. As you can see, this is an ambitious undertaking. But in <br />order to see real property tax reform in 1994, we need to begin <br />with a candid discussion about what's wrong with the system and <br />what's the right way to proceed. We hope you will find the time to <br />attend, listen, comment and help us find a solution. <br />Please extend this invitation to your Council/Board and RSVP to the <br />Chamber office by February 21st, the number attending. Phone 439- <br />7700 or FAX 439-4544. <br />Si cerely, <br />Christine L. White <br />Executive Vice President <br />Enclosures <br />CLW/a <br />Brick Alley Building o 423 So. Main Street • Stillwater, Minnesota 55082-5127 • (612) 439-7700 <br />