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Mounds View City Council Page Eight Regular Meeting December 8, 1993 increase. Mr. Frets asked how many more increases can he take on social security. Mr. Bill Werner, 2765 Sherwood Road, stated that the Council is doing what the people want them to do. This is apparent because of the number of persons attending this hearing. The people are letting the Council get away with increasing. the taxes. Representative Geri Evans apologized for leaving the meeting but had to attend the New Brighton Budget Hearing. Evans stated that when residents receive their new statements in February, if their overall increase is over 12~ or $300 they should apply fora refund under the State's program. Evans also stated that after attending three school district hearings and two City budget hearings, she is hearing similar information. It is apparent that the legislature has a responsibility to reform the property tax system. Evans stated that property taxes are. relied on too heavily to fund the education system. Samantha Orduno stated that she is proud of the residents in attendance at this budget hearing. The budget calendar will be sent out to each person. Orduno urged all residents to get involved earlier and not to wait until the budget hearing to get involved with the budget. All residents are encouraged to attend .the meetings and help the City decide • what directions to take. Dan Nelson, 2902 Ardan, stated the budget could be picked apart all night. Nelson stated that he felt the Council did a fine job in keeping the increase to 5.6$. Nelson encouraged others to get involved in Gity issues such as FOCUS 2000 and participate in the advisory commissions. Nelson stated that the Council cannot hear the residents if they don't get involved. Duane McCarty informed the public that the net tax levy is 22.98 Bill Frets stated that many of the persons sitting in this room have never attended a Council meeting. Frets stated that there is a Council meeting scheduled a week from tonight. Frets encouraged these people to attend the Council meeting and be informed as to what the Council is doing. Chuck Miller, 2408 Laporte, stated that the FOCUS 2000 program was terrific. Mr. Miller wanted to know if this program had any impact on the budget. Mr. Miller also had concerns about the residents' ability to pay higher taxes. Ruth White, 2917 County Road I, stated that the Council is a bunch of spend thrifts. White stated that her taxes went up 42~ for the City of Mounds View and there was no change in .her valuation. There is a $200 difference from the City portion to the County. White encouraged persons • to remember how to vote at the next election.