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COUNCIL MINUTES
TRUTH AND TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING
December 1, 1998
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ristow at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Ristow, Councilmembers Cordes, Gamer
Members Absent: Councilmembers Fitch, Strachan
Also Present: City Management Team
2. ADOPT MEETING AGENDA
MOTION by Gamer, second by Cordes to adopt the agenda as presented. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
3. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
The public hearing was opened by Mayor Ristow. A resident in the audience, George
Flynn, requested the Council identify funds in upcoming budgets for the reconstruction of
existing streets that are in need of repair. He requested the Council propose projects and
if they are unpopular with the affected residents, that a provision be allowed for deferred
assessments for those who are unable to pay.
4. TRUTH AND TAXATION HEARING PRESENTATION
City Administrator Erar presented to Council the 1999 Budget guidelines which meets
the commitment to maintain the local tax capacity rate at the same level as in 1998,
establish the General Fund Balance at no less than 25%, to maintain the 1999 Debt
Service Levy at no more than 25%, a comprehensive review of capital equipment, a team
approach that encourages strategic planning, and a management philosophy that actively
supports the need to be responsive to changing community conditions and concerns.
Finance Director Roland discussed with Council the proposed 1999 tax capacity rate and
property tax levy by reviewing a sample tax statement which indicated a decrease in the
1999 proposed property tax.
5. CITY COUNCIL REVIEW AND DISCUSSION
Council commended staff for their good work in meeting the goals of the City Council
and Management Team.
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
None.
7. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
MOTION by Gamer, second by Cordes to close the Public Hearing. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
8. COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS - SET CERTIFICATION DATE
MOTION by Gamer, second by Cordes to certify the 1999 Tax Levy and adopt the 1999
City Budget at the December 7, 1998 City Council meeting. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
9. ADJOURN
MOTION by Gamer, second by Cordes to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Karen Finstuen
Administrative Services Manager