Minutes - Council - 12/06/2004 - Truth in Taxation

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TRUTH IN TAXATION CITY OF RAMSEY ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA The Ramsey City Council conducted the annual Truth in Taxation public hearing on Monday, December 6, 2004, at the Ramsey Fire Station Number 1, 15050 Armstrong Boulevard NW, Ramsey, Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor Thomas Gamec Councilmember Todd Cook COuncilmember Patti Kurak Councilmember A1 Pearson Councilmember Sarah Strommen Councilmember Gerald Zimmerman Also Present: City Planner Patrick Trudgeon Assistant City Administrator Heidi Nelson Finance Officer Diana Lund Director of Public Works/Fire Chief Dean Kapler Assistant Director of Public Works Brian Olson CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gamec called the Truth in Taxation hearing to order at 6:19 p.m. He pointed out that this hearing is an opportunity to look at the budget for the next year - 2005. The City makes a fmaxtal presentation and after the presentation, citizen comment will be taken. Finance Officer Lurid presented information on the property tax levy, 2005 general fund budget, property tax statements, and hoTM the tax dollar is broken out. She explained that the total levy for 2005 proposed by the City for this Year is $6,025,532, compared to $5,278,649 in 2004, which is a $746,883 increase from last year. Ms. Lund explained what items could affect the property tax rates. Ms. Lund talked about and explained State mandated class rates for cities. She explained how property taxes are calcUlated and the reasOnS for the tax levy increases. Ms. Lund explained to the community :the levy increase which included additional staffing including police officers, street maintenance staff, building inspectors, community service officers and an assistant finance officer. She noted there was an increase in Street Maintenance because it was put on hold in 2004 due to a levy freeze. The City is on a replacement schedule and last years hold put them behind. City Council Truth in Taxation/December 6, 2004 Page I of 4