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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for December 4,2017 <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br /> John Waller, 14010 Homestead Avenue North, stated that the City is not asking for enough <br /> money from the Watershed District. He noticed the increase in the stormwater levy and noted <br /> there will be more homes in Hugo, and the District will be getting more money. Waller stated he <br /> will work with the City to get the money to flow back to it. <br /> Betty Zuettel, 5164 158th Street North, talked about the increase in the general fund and stated <br /> she would be attending the meeting in the spring. She was advised to bring evidence for <br /> comparisons such as recent sales data to show their home was overvalued. <br /> Larry Spaniol, 5140 158th Street North, stated he never received the property value notice <br /> because he just bought the home. He questioned why was there such a dramatic increase, saying <br /> it increased by 18.2 %. It was explained that, by law, the assessor changes valuations on a mass <br /> basis, using market trends and sales data that is applied broadly. Spaniol's particular condition <br /> may not fit that, and could be appealed. <br /> Jon Trevillion, 5435 141 Court North, said he bought his home 15 months ago and loves Hugo <br /> but is concerned that someday his home will be valued too high and may become unaffordable. <br /> His taxes went up more than his pay, and that is the challenge he and others face. <br /> Weidt closed the public hearing. <br /> The Council discussed the changes in market values and the importance of paying attention to <br /> that and attending the Board of Appeals and Equalization if necessary. They also encouraged <br /> residents to apply for the refund programs as applicable. <br /> Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve RESOLUTION 2017-45 APPROVING THE <br /> GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE 2018 FISCAL YEAR. <br /> Ayes: Petryk, Klein, Miron, Haas, Weidt <br /> Nays: None <br /> Motion carried. <br /> Haas made motion, Miron, RESOLUTION 2017-46 APPROVING FINAL TAX LEVY <br /> PAYABLE IN 2018. <br /> Ayes: Klein, Haas, Miron, Petryk, Weidt <br /> Nays: None <br /> Motion carried. <br /> Update on Yellow Ribbon Network <br /> Council Member Chuck Haas and Council Member Phil Klein reported on the Yellow Ribbon <br /> Network activities held recently. The 18th Welcome Home Pheasant Hunt was held on <br /> December 2nd. The YRN had been invited to attend the 133rd Air Wing recognition ceremony. <br /> Approximately a dozen secret santas will be providing gifts. They continue to send care <br /> packages, and they received packages from Ryan Companies, who did a community outreach <br />