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Home My WebLink AboutCharterChapter7Resolution2021-02_20210624_BA_DRAFTCharter Commission Chair Russell Warren 763-786-3591 Vice Chair Rebecca Scholl 651-503-3999 2nd Vice Chair Brandon Clawson 651-235-6052 Secretary Brian Amundsen 763-786-5699 Dennis Erickson 612-270-5293 Bob J King Jr 612-578-2340 Miranda Munson 651-295-2997 Jerry Peterson 612-607-3953 Gary Quick 763-786-4631 CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING Resolution 2021-02 July 27, 2021 Whereas, the Mounds View Charter Commission reviewed the City Council request to review and modify Chapter 7, Section 7.03 to adjust the levy cap language to allow more flexibility levy taxes for the purpose of hiring employees, maintaining the Fund Balance, and general safety and welfare of the citizens of Mounds View MN. The Mounds View Charter Commission acting under Minnesota Statute 410.12 Subdivision 5, recommends the following amendments by the addition of the bold and double underlined language and by deletion of the bold and stricken language. The Mounds View Charter Commission requests the City Council prepare the following Charter language amendment for a ballot and have it placed before the voters at the next general election. We also request the City Council response within 30 days for any questions or clarification to any item as presented in the modification of language for Chapter 7, Section 7.03. Objectives: 1.To update and modify language in 7.03 for system of taxation. 2.In 7.03 Subdivision 1 to increase the annual tax levy limit and avoid future Fund Balance deficits. 3.In 7.03 Subdivision 2 to allow a super majority of the Council to approve a higher tax levy cap if necessary to meet Fund Balance needs and avoid State Auditor rules about the Fund Balance.. The section recommended for consideration with this resolution is attached. Adopted, July 27, 2021 Respectfully submitted, ______________________________________ Russell Warren, Chair Brian Amundsen, Secretary