HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7495 RESOLUTION NO. 7495
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Resolution Establishing Public Hearing Dates for the Proposed General Fund
Budget and Property Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2010
WHEREAS, the City is required to hold a truth in taxation hearing under the truth in
taxation laws, as part of the budget process to adopt its final General Fund Budget and
Property Tax Levy for fiscal year 2010; and,
WHEREAS,the City Council would like to provide an opportunity for public comment
at a public hearing on the 2010 General Fund Budget and Property Tax Levy; and
WHEREAS, the City Council must select dates for an initial public hearing and a
continuation public hearing; and
WHEREAS, certification of the public hearing dates to the Ramsey County Auditor
must occur on or before September 15, 2009.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mounds
View that the initial Truth in Taxation public hearing will be held on Monday, December 7,
2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mounds View City Hall.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation Truth in Taxation public hearing,
if needed, will be held as part of the regular City Council meeting on Monday, December
14, 2009 at 7:05 p.m. at the Mounds View City Hall.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the adoption of the final General Fund Budget
and Property Tax Levy for fiscal year 2010 may occur as part of the regular City Council
meeting on Monday, December 14, 2009 at 7:05 p.m. at the Mounds View City Hall.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance Director shall certify these dates to
the Ramsey County Auditor.
Adopted this 14th Day of September 2009.
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST: C
Jim Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(SEAL)
Mounds View City Council September 14,2009
Regular Meeting Page 4
fund for its created purpose instead of getting more from the taxpayer. He noted the branding
project, which he did not support, cost $23,500 and is yet to be implemented and he believed it
was also a mistake to reduce the franchise fee.
Council Member Hull stated that the economy might be worse next year so if some funds are
taken now, the fund will be depleted sooner, leaving a "hole" in the budget. He agreed with
Mayor Flaherty that it would be best to use a little at a time.
Council Member Stigney stated the projections are unknown and next year the LGA may come
back. He noted that for now, the City has funds to offset a levy increase and when no funds are
available,then it can be addressed with the residents.
Council Member Hull explained that because of the number of unknowns, he wants to be even
more conservative in using the levy reduction fund.
Council Member Stigney stated no matter how it is spent, the fund would be exhausted
eventually. He stated staff and the Council have to examine expenditures each year but this year
the City has funds available.
Mayor Flaherty reviewed that when the levy reduction fund was first formed, it was the
prevailing opinion the fund had to be retained until 2032 when the Medtronic TIF district
expires.
Council Member Gunn reminded all that this action will set the maximum levy increase and the
Council has until December to decide whether to drop the percentage.
Council Member Mueller stated she does not support the amendment, noting that for the last four
to five years there has been a zero percent levy increase by using the levy reduction fund, which
was prudent because the principal was not used. This would be the first year that in spite of
reducing the levy back to 2008 numbers, utilizing funds those funds will dip into the principle_
She felt that a 1%increase was a small price to pay to retain services enjoyed in the community.
Aye— 1 (Stigney) Nays—4 Amendment failed.
Council Member Stigney stated nothing was "cast in stone" to spend only the accrued interest
and not principal. He noted the CPI resulted in lowering the increase to 1%; otherwise, the levy
increase would have been over 2%.
Ayes—4 Nay— 1 (Stigney) Motion carried.
Mrs. Werner suggested the Council is establishing a precedence to increase the levy each year.
She complimented the City, staff, and contractors on the beautiful street project.
B. Resolution 7495, a Resolution Establishing Public Hearing Dates for the
Proposed General Fund Budget and Property Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2010.
Mounds View City Council September 14,2009
Regular Meeting Page 5
Finance Director Beer reviewed the staff report and recommended the Truth in Taxation public
hearing be held on Monday, December 7, 2009, and the continuation public hearing held on
Monday, December 14, 2009 as part of the regular Council meeting.
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7495,
Establishing Public Hearing Dates for the Proposed General Fund Budget and Property Tax Levy
for Fiscal Year 2010.
Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried.
C. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 828, Amending the Zoning
Code about Accessory Buildings.
Planning Associate Heller presented the draft ordinance to amend the Zoning Code with regard to
the definition of building height and various code provisions about accessory buildings.
Council Member Stigney noted language is not included to prevent tee-pee, chalet or quonset-
style rooflines. Mayor Flaherty asked staff to look into this matter before the second reading.
Council Member Mueller stated she checked with the manufactured housing management offices
and learned they have regulations to limit accessory buildings to be less than 250 square feet.
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 828,
Amending Chapter 1102, 1104 and 1106 of the Mounds View Zoning Code about the definition
of building height and about various Code provisions about accessory buildings including height,
required accessory building separation distance,materials and exterior design.
Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried.
D. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 832, Amending the Zoning
Code by Adding Daycares as an Allowed Accessory Use in Public and Semi-
Public Buildings.
Planning Associate Heller presented staff s recommendation to amend the Zoning Code to allow
child and adult daycare centers as an accessory or secondary use in R-1 zoning districts.
Council Member Mueller asked if"day care center" is solely for children. Planning Associate
Heller stated a new definition has been added and it would apply to adult day care.
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance
832, Amending Chapter 1102 and 1106 of the Mounds View Zoning Code to allow child and
adult daycare centers as an accessory or secondary use in R-1 Zoning Districts in public or semi-
public recreational buildings and neighborhood or community centers, public and private
educational institutions limited to elementary,junior high and senior high schools and religious