4.1 DRAFT MINUTES (1 SET) 12-20-2021

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City Council Minutes Page 2 December 6, 2021 ----------------------------- 4.13 Change Orders for Youth Athletic Complex and Lake Orono 4.14 Hire Park Maintenance Worker - Murphy Motion carried 5-0. 5. Open Forum No one appeared for Open Forum. 6.1 Presentations, Awards, and Recognition Police Chief Nierenhausen presented the staff report. Mayor Dietz administered to Officer Jason Michaud and Officer Grace O’Konek. 7.1 2022 Budget and Tax Levy Ms. Ziemer presented the staff report. Mayor Dietz opened the public hearing. Chris Stearns, 12268 Ridgewood Dr NW, asked about the special taxing districts and the definition of fiscal disparity. Ms. Ziemer responded the special taxing districts included the Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA). Elk River does not have fiscal disparities. Paul Ahles, 20824 York St NW, asked when the EDA and HRA hold their meeting. Councilmember Wagner clarified that the HRA meeting is held the first Monday of the month and the EDA meeting is held the third Monday of the month. Information on meeting dates and agendas are on the city website. Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. Mayor Dietz clarified that the amount has been decreased since notices were sent out in September. He expressed concern at the increase in the general fund but understood that it was partially as a result of staffing the new facilities. Mr. Portner added that the county and school district tax capacity is based on a larger pool of people and experienced a greater increase due to development and population growth. This results in a lower rate because their levy is spread among a larger population. Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember Westgaard to approve the 2022 General, Special Revenue, and Enterprise Fund budgets. Motion carried 5-0.