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Ciry Council Minutes <br />December 5, 2011 <br />Page 2 <br />4.9. TOBACCO LICENSE -BROTHERS OF 2011 INC. DEB BP ELK RIVER, <br />13374 HIGHWAY 10 NW. <br />4.10. CONSIDER PROPOSAL FOR INSPECTION OF ORONO DAM. <br />4.11.A. RESOLUTION 11-73 ADOPTING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS <br />FOR UNPAID WATER UTILITY SERVICE AT 821 IRVING. <br />4.11.B. RESOLUTION 11-74 ADOPTING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS <br />FOR WATER REPAIR SERVICE AT 517 PROCTOR AVENUE. <br />4.11.C. RESOLUTION 11-75 ADOPTING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS <br />FOR DEMOLITION OF OLD NAPA BUILDING. <br />4.12.A. AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE PART-TIME CITY HALL <br />SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST. <br />4.12.B. AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE PART-TIME CITY HALL FIRE AND <br />BUILDING MAINTENANCE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. <br />MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br />Open Mike <br />No one appeared for open mike. <br />6.1. Budget Hearing and Tax Levy <br />Mr. Simon presented the staff report and outlined the 2012 proposed budget with a Power <br />Point presentation. He explained that the purpose of this evening's public hearing was to <br />discuss the general city budget and general tax information and that it is not a time to discuss <br />individual property values. He stated that if individuals have questions or concerns regarding <br />their property values, they should attend the Board of Review meeting in the spring or <br />contact the Sherburne County Assessor's Office. <br />Mr. Simon briefly outlined the process of this evening's budget presentation and comment <br />period. He stated the Council approved the maximum tax levy of $11,112,391 in September, <br />which is the maximum tax levy the City can adopt. Mr. Simon reviewed the tax levy by use <br />and compared the levy with previous years. He also reviewed property tax changes and <br />explained that a number of factors play a role in determining the property tax amount. <br />Mr. Simon reviewed general fund revenues and expenditures. <br />Mr. Simon reviewed the special revenue funds and enterprise funds. He stated that the <br />enterprise funds are self-supportive and not supported by tax dollars. Mr. Simon provided <br />the public with a link to the Minnesota Department of Revenue website for residents to <br />determine if they qualify for a property tax refund. He stated this link is also on the City's <br />website. He concluded. that the council will adopt the 2012 tax levy and budget following <br />public input and comments. <br />The Mayor opened the public hearing. <br />Curt Ktone, 11246 - 202nd Ave., expressed his concerns with his property value and <br />property taxes increasing. <br />Gary Santwire, 205 Street, complimented city staff for trying to prevent taxes from going <br />up but expressed concerns with his residential and commercial property values decreasing. <br />• <br />• <br /> <br />