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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Truth In Taxation Meeting
December 6, 2021
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112
6:00 P.M.
1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Bergeron, Cermak, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller.
NOT PRESENT: None.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. Monday, December 7, 2021, City Council Agenda.
MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Approve the Monday, December 6, 2021, agenda as
presented.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
5. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing to Consider Resolution 9511, Approving Amendments to the
Healthcare and Housing Facilities Revenue Refunding Note (Catholic
Eldercare Project), Series 2014C, and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery
of Documents Related Thereto.
Finance Director Beer requested the Council adopt a Resolution approving amendments to the
Healthcare and Housing Facilities Revenue Refunding Note (Catholic Eldercare Project), Series
2014C, and authorizing the execution and delivery of documents related thereto. He explained in
2014 the City issued conduit debt for a multi-city project to add space to an existing facility. He
stated because material amendments were being made to the agreement, lowering the interest rate
and extending the maturity on it, the City had to hold a public hearing on the matter. It was noted
the City had no obligation for this debt.
Mayor Mueller opened the public hearing at 6:03 p.m.
Hearing no public input, Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 6:04 p.m.
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MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Cermak. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9511,
Approving Amendments to the Healthcare and Housing Facilities Revenue Refunding Note
(Catholic Eldercare Project), Series 2014C, and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of
Documents Related Thereto.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
B. Truth in Taxation Presentation.
Finance Director Beer reviewed the proposed 2022 budget in detail with the Council indicating it
was the City’s mission to provide high quality public services at a fiscally responsible manner.
General Fund expenditures by purpose were reviewed along with expenditures by function. He
noted this meeting would allow the public a time to voice concerns and explained the final budget
would be approved at the Monday, December 13, 2021 City Council Meeting.
Finance Director Beer described the General Fund operating expenditures by function. He noted
the 2022 budget had very minor increases. He discussed the great partnership the City had with
the SBM Fire Department and commented on how this partnership allowed the City to receive fire
protection services at a very affordable rate. He indicated the General Fund operating expenditures
were projected to increase by 5.31%.
Finance Director Beer commented on the City’s revenues noting 68% came from property taxes.
The other sources for revenues were further discussed. He indicated the fund balance would be
reduced by $238,000 with $238,000 coming from the Levy Reduction Fund. It was noted the
proposed property tax levy would increase by 5.33%. He compared the City’s proposed levy to
the levy of neighboring communities. Staff discussed how the proposed levy would impact the
median value home owner and asked for comments or questions from the City Council.
Council Member Meehlhause commented on the tax levy noting he appreciated how well the City
was managing its finances on behalf of the residents. He noted Mounds View was a desirable City
to live in based on its affordable housing and strong school system.
Mayor Mueller questioned how far the levy had dropped from the previously approved levy
amount. Finance Director Beer reported the levy had dropped .65% since September.
6. Next Council Work Session: Monday, December 6, 2021, at 6:30 p.m.
Next Council Meeting: Monday, December 13, 2021, at 6:30 p.m.
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7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
Transcribed by:
Heidi Guenther
Minute Maker Secretarial