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� l� 1�.�'i C•L��'�f'�'µ-1 J- 1 VI as ocpation of nle ro ofitan rnuniapallities P R O M P T A C T I O N R E Q U E S T E D September 21 , 1988 Dear City Administrator/Manager : The Association of Metropolitan Municipalities and the Municipal Legislative Commission have been working for sometime with the League of Minnesota Cities Coordinating Committee discussing property tax computer analysis for 1989. The LMC has committed to developing computer analysis capability for the 1990 legislative session but a transition year is necessary to be able to react and • participate knowledgeably in the 1989 session . The Coordinating Committee has been negotiating with the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities for development of a property tax reform proposal for 1989, a key element of which, will be retention of the principles of a Homestead Credit. Additional background data on the research elements and product are enclosed . This effort will cost approximately $185 , 000 for computer data update and proposal development . To raise this amount , Minneapolis , St. Paul , the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities , the Small City organization , and the Metro Area suburbs are being asked to make contributions . The suburbs share of funding has been targeted for between $35 , 000 and $50, 000, which will be raised voluntarily, not through any type of mandatory assessment- by either. the AMM or MLC. Thus , a request for financial contribution is being made of all suburban cities . The larger member suburban cities are being asked to commit $2, 000 each to this effort . Your city, taking into consideration its smaller population and budget limitations is being asked to contribute what you feel is appropriate. This financial pledge is contingent upon two factors: 1 ) AMM and MLC Boards approval to proceed with this project, and 2) Sufficient funding from the suburbs to raise the required • amount of dollars. It may be imperative for all cities , especially suburban cities to 183 university avenue E,,asl. st. ,.a-J. riinnesota 55101 (612) 227-4008.