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Mk <br /> REPRESENTATIVE GERI EVANS <br /> PAGE TWO <br /> NOVEMBER 29, 1993 <br /> * Restructuring of the property tax formula - residential <br /> properties are absorbing more of the tax burden due to the <br /> tax shift from C/I properties. Also, there needs to be an <br /> reviewal of County assessment practices. Values are often not <br /> consistent within and across city boundaries; and, to <br /> frequently, the values established are too high for a property <br /> owner to absorb in a one year cycle. <br /> * Clarification of the restrictions on employee use of city-owned <br /> vehicles <br /> * No reopener of Pay Equity <br /> * Define timeline and funding for the turnback of County roads to <br /> municipalities <br /> * Examination of Minnesota cities liabilities under the Super <br /> Fund law and related state statutes. Cities need help from <br /> the potentially devastating results of landfill litigations. <br /> * Restructuring of the Tax Increment Law to remove restrictions <br /> which are hindering cities' ability to attract and retain <br /> an industrial/commercial base. <br /> * A commitment, through legislative action, which places no <br /> additional <br /> unfunded mandates on cities and examine the need for current <br /> mandates with a goal of removal of some mandates by the next <br /> legislative session. <br /> * Establishment of qualifications for all charter commission <br /> members as well as a better system for appointments. <br /> * Stricter State Nuisance Ordinance and opportunities for cities <br /> to establish stricter code enforcement procedures. <br /> As you can see, the City Council is very interested in discussing <br /> ideas which address a comprehensive and important spectrum of <br /> social and political issues. The City of Mounds View is confident <br /> that by establishing an open and on-going dialogue with our elected <br /> officials and sharing with them the City's concerns, the City of <br /> Mounds View will be an-important- instrument for-positive change--in- --- <br /> the Metropolitan area. <br /> It is always a pleasure to see you and we all look forward to our <br /> meeting with you on December 6, 1993 , 7 :00 p.m. in the Council <br /> Chambers of the Mounds View City Hall. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Samantha Orduno <br /> City Administrator <br />