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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for December 6, 2021 <br />Page 6 of 7 <br /> <br />Wobse explained the City maintains a flat tax rate but tax collections increase when property <br />values increase. In 2022, taxable market value increased by $155,994,500 (7.7%). To keep the <br />tax rate the same the Council adopted a preliminary tax levy of $9,590,175 in September, 2021. <br />Washington County uses this number when calculating the proposed tax notices mail several <br />weeks ago. <br /> <br />She next reviewed what made up the City’s proposed levy beginning with City’s three bond <br />issuances equaling $16,505,000. The Improvement Bonds of 2011 were to pay for street <br />projects, the Capital Improvement Bonds of 2020 were to finance the Public Works facility, and <br />the Tax Abatement Bonds in 2021 were used to finance Lions Park. These three bonds resulted <br />in $1,047 per capita in the City of Hugo, which is less than the average statewide of $1,876 per <br />capita. The levy to pay for the principal and interest on these bonds would be $989,465 for <br />2022. <br /> <br />Two years ago, the City began to levy $1.1 million for street improvement projects. The City is <br />now able to fund these projects without borrowing. The project for 2022 will be Oneka <br />Parkway. Included in the budget was $240,000 in the Equipment Fund Levy, and $278,788 for <br />the Stormwater Levy. The Special Parks Fund Levy used to maintain neighborhood Park will <br />remain at $92,000 until the Council changes it. The Firefighter Relief Levy was at $21,444 <br />with no mandatory contribution required in 2022. <br /> <br />She explained the budget technique used for the General Fund was to conservatively estimate <br />revenues and to budget for expenditures that may or may not occur, which usually led to a <br />surplus. Included in the general fund was personnel, which included 25 full-time positions and <br />two vacant positions. The Public Works Director was recommending the Public Works <br />Department be divided into three divisions with a superintendent position. This would take <br />more consideration and approval by the Council. A new administrative intern position was also <br />budgeted for. Salary survey market data showed Hugo to be less than 4% from the minimum <br />and maximum ranges. The proposed budget contained a 4.55% Cost of Living Adjustment and <br />a few page grade adjustments and step increases. Insurance premiums were only increasing by <br />3.33% but employee deductibles were also increasing. Staff was requesting to use a portion of <br />the premium savings to offset the increased deductibles. The General Fund Budget also <br />included $200,000 for budget stabilization. <br /> <br />She reviewed revenues saying the vast majority of the budget was funded with property taxes. <br />Most other revenues remained at 2021 budgeting levels. The City will receive its annual share <br />of the fiscal disparities pool which will lower the taxes paid by residents by $924,336. The <br />City’s urban tax rate will remain unchanged at 39.294%. Wobse reviewed the 13 different tax <br />rate and where the average tax dollar goes. The City’s share accounts for 28% of the total tax <br />bill. She provided information on state tax programs and encouraged residents to apply. <br /> <br />Mayor Weidt opened the public hearing <br /> <br />Ellen St. Sauver, asked about a huge increase in the tax amount owed on vacant land she owns <br />in Hugo. Staff was directed to investigate the reason and follow up with her. <br /> <br />There were no other comments, and Weidt closed the public hearing. <br />
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