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COMMISSION BUSINESS <br /> <br /> Case #1: Economic Development Commission's Position Re§ardin§ Public Utilities: <br /> <br />Susan Beale submitted copies of an article regarding estimate property taxes in <br />metro communities compiled by Citizens League and published in the Minneapolis <br />Star and Tribune. Mrs. Beale stated that the article proves that Ramsey's <br />taxes are lower than those of property owners in developed (sewer and water) <br />areas. <br /> <br />Commissioner Cox stated that such articles are out of perspective and .never tell <br />the whole story. The communities with the higher'taxes are those'..which are];~ <br />trying..to'.providelall]the services, the public and industry are demanding. We <br />cannot make decisions according to the figures in the article without knowing <br />the background of these figures, and to do so would be absolutely erroneous. <br /> <br />Commission and~audience discussed some of the examples sited in the article. <br />CommisSioner Sentyrz stated that it.recentlY .came to his attention that there <br />is a SAC charge whether you'have sewer or not, <br /> <br />Commissioner Cox .replied that that.informa'tion was correct and that it affects <br />development in,Sewer Service Di'str~ct #3 in Ramsey. <br /> <br />Art RaudiO - Inquired if an economic study has been performed regarding sewer <br />and water in Ramsey <br /> <br />Mr. Schnelle stated that"an 6conom~c study as. not been.prepared and the" <br />Commission should appoint a member to address the issue of economic impact- ' <br />at the public forum to'be held April 19, 1983 at Ramsey Elementary School. <br /> <br />Jeanne'Schlueter inquired that'if a Commission member addresses economic <br />impact'at the public forum, does the entire Commission stand behind that <br />member's comments. - <br /> <br />Mr. Schnelle stated that the entire Commission should be in agreement with <br />the opinions of the-member-chosen to address the economic aspects. <br /> <br />Chai'rman Greenberg stated that some.of the'commission members are not aware <br />of the full results of.the'Ad Hoc Committee for public improvements. <br /> <br />Commissioner Fults stated that committee Compiled an assessment ordinance <br />compiled of the best features of those ordinances from 10~12 other cities. <br />There have been two workshops for the purpose' of reviewing and correcting <br />the proposed ordinance and have. not seen the final draft. <br /> <br />Mr.'Raudio inquired as to-what changes were made in;the .ordinance as a result <br />ofthe workshops. " <br /> <br />Commissioner Fults.replied that one major change was that all/ass~ssments had <br />to be paid off when property-changes hands. <br /> <br />Jeanne Schlueter inquired if the changes made.to the ordinance justify conducting <br />another public hearing. <br /> <br />Commissioner Fults replied that he does not see any need for another public <br /> <br />EDC/April 13, ~983 <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />