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Mrs. Singer replied that of the staff she had lined up, one was a psychiatrist,
one a psychologist and the remainder had B.A.'s in drama, dance, art, etc.
Mayor Pickar stated that he felt the location of the home was the main problem
and that he had no objection to the home itself but rather its location. He
asked Mrs. Singer if she had tried to locate an R -4 location.
Mrs. Singer replied that she had looked for over a year in Shoreview, Mounds View,
Anoka County, Washington County, Ramsey County and other areas and that the
proposed home was the only suitable location she had found.
MSP (Pickar- Baumgartner) to deny the application of Mrs. Singer for a group home
at 7850 Spring Lake Road on the basis of the welfare of the community and because
the rezoning is in conflict with the City's Comprehensive Plan and R -1 single
family residential characteristics of the neighborhood.
MSP (Baumgartner - Pickar) to amend the above motion to include both the safety
and welfare of the community because of the potential traffic problems cited at
this hearing.
9:45 PM Mayor Pickar closed the public hearing and reopened the regular
meeting.
4 ayes
4 ayes
ADMINISTRATOR ACHEN'S REPORT
Administrator Achen reported on the levy limit base increase which is allowable
under the Omnibus Tax Bill adopted in the last legislative session. It is a
provision that any city with a per capita levy limit base below 80% of the average
per capita levy limit base for all cities within a county may request such be
increased to 80% of the county average. The request may be made by letter to the
State Commissioner of Revenue. Administrator Achen requested the Council to authorize
him to make this request.
Administrator Achen reported that Mounds View has a per capita base of $44.36,
which is $4.59 less than 80% of the county average of $61.19. Adjustment of the
Mounds View levy limit base would provide an additional $60,592 in potential tax
levy authority. Whether the City actually uses such authority will be a budget
decision. However, Administrator Achen reported the procedure is relatively painless
and would provide the City additional financial breathing room. It might also have
some beneficial effect on the amount of local government aid the City receives
from the state.
Councilmember Ziebarth asked if raising the figure would affect the property
taxes. Administrator Achen replied that it would affect the taxpayer if the Council
decides to use it.
MSP (Pickar- Hodges) to authorize Administrator Achen to request the increase to
80% of the county average to the State Commissioner of Revenue. 4 ayes
ATTORNEY MEYERS' REPORT
Attorney Meyers had no report.