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Cit�r Council i�linutes <br />December 4, 2023 <br />Page 3 <br />Greg Olson, 19726 Irving St NW, expressed concern at his taxes going up as he is retired and on a <br />fixed income. <br />Ross Hjermstad, 18175 Denver St NW, �uondered about the timeframe of evaluations and asked <br />questions regarding homestead exclusion. <br />Brian Hub, 303 Proctor Ave NW, stated he has lived in Elk River for 20 y ears and seen a lot of nice <br />things in Elk River. He asked that the cityT stop adding nice things. <br />Gary Stritesky, 12808 Orono Rd NW, stated he moved from the cit�T of R�mseyT because of their <br />taxes. <br />Diane Stritesky, 12808 Orono Rd NW, stated they mayT need to mo�re out of �linnesota because of <br />the high taxes. <br />Roger Page, 13740 Riverview Dr NW, expressed concern �uith the rise in taxes and the amount of <br />apartment buildings in Elk River. <br />Virginia Page, 13740 Riverview Dr NW, asked if the council decides how manyT apartment <br />buildings aYe built in Elk RiveY. The Council explained that the�r do have final decisions on when and <br />where apartment buildings are built and ho�v the�T are funded. <br />MayTor Dietz closed the public hearing. <br />Councilmember Wagner stated that being on the council involves making hard decisions. The council <br />tries to make the best decisions with the best information available to leave the cityr the best now and <br />in the future. <br />Councilmember Be��er encouraged people to attend the 2024 Board of Appeals meeting and to talk to <br />the counttr assessors. <br />Ma��or Dietz added that cost of living incYease for emplo�rees helps ensure that the cit�r retains qualit�r <br />emplo�rees and doesn't need to hire and Ye-train new staff. <br />Councilmember Westgaard encouraged residents to contact their representatives to consider a bill that <br />would change the wa�� houses are valued as well as attend count�r and school tax meetings. <br />Moved by Councilmember Grupa and seconded by Councilmember Westgaard to approve <br />the 2024 General, Special Revenue, and Enterprise Fund budgets. Motion carried 5-0. <br />Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to adopt <br />Resolution 23-59 authorizing the property tax levy for collection in 2024. Motion carried 5-0. <br />7.2 Simple Plat: Glens Ridge, Westphal Construction Company, Inc., Case No. P 23- I 3 <br />Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report. <br />MayTor Dietz opened the public hearing. <br />rowER�o er <br />���V�� <br />