HomeMy WebLinkAbout19971203_specialMINUTES
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
ON DECEMBER 3 1997AT 5:OO P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Faust, Kelly, Maeztold and Mayor Smith.
TRUTH IN TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING HELD FOR PROPOSED 1998 CITY BUDGET.
Pursuant to published notice given, the Edina City Council conducted a public hearing on the
proposed property tax increase in the 1998 Budget for the City of Edina, as mandated by
Chapter 375, Laws of Minnesota 1993.
Mayor Smith stated the purpose of the Truth in Taxation hearing would focus on the proposed
1998 City of Edina Budget. The budget review relates to the moneys' source and how they are
expended on the various functions and services of the City. Residents with questions relating to
the valuation placed on their homes should plan to appear at the Board of Review in April of
1998. Mayor Smith explained that the Minnesota legislature determines the tax rate structure of
residential property. In addition, Mayor Smith explained that Council would not adopt the
City's final property tax levy and final budget at the hearing but at a subsequent Council
meeting. The Budget process began with the formulation of budget assumptions at a series of
meetings in July. After reviewing the budget assumptions, Council directed staff to come back
with a detailed draft budget broken down by departments. He stated that the proposed 1998
Budget totals $17,913,763 and represents a 4.88% increase or $834,084 over the 1997 Budget.
Lila Larson, 4800 School Road, stated she is not complaining about taxes, but is dismayed over
the lack of services, specifically services to senior citizens. The existing senior center facility
does not encourage seniors in fragde conditions to use it. Ms. Larson stated she is eager to have
the City look at its cifizens needs. Ms. Larson informed the Council Edina has the largest senior
citizen population in Minnesota. She is willing to pay additional taxes to see their needs are
met.
Mayor Smith noted the proposed budget for 1998 does contain monies to explore the options
available to the City for a Senior Center. Manager Rosland confirmed the Park Board has
reviewed the Senior Center and staff will bring this issue before the Council shortly after the
first of the year.
Mayor Smith recessed the meeting from 5:lO p.m. to 5:20 p.m. to allow any other citizens time
to arrive and have an opportunity to speak.
Mayor Smith reconvened the Truth In Taxation Hearing at 5:20 p.m.
Kay Bach, 6625 Dakota Trail, explained she has for years thought she would come and say good
things. Ms. Bach complimented the City on the extraordinary job they do with a small budget.
Mayor Smith closed the public hearing and explained the Council will consider the 1998 Budget
at the December 15,1997, meeting.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Smith called for a motion to
adjourn the meeting at 5:25 pm.
Member Maetzolld made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Member Faust seconded the
motion.
Ayes: Faust, Kelly, Maetzold, and Mayor Smith
Meeting adjourned.