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<br />I <br />~.') <br />fl.! <br />......,... <br /> <br /> <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I) <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />r) <br />I <br /> <br /> <br />COMMISSION BUSINESS <br /> <br />Case #1: Economic DevelopmentCOInmission'sPosition Regarding 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 />1 . <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 />tryi ng,to provi de a 11 "the servi ces the pub 1 i c and indus try are demandi ng. 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 /> <br />Commissioner Sentyrz stated that it recently came to bis attention that there <br />is a SAC charge whether you 'have sewer or not. <br /> <br />Commissioner Cox replied that that information was correct and that it affects <br />development in.Sewer Service District #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 economic 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 />Chairman 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 />Commissioner Fults replied that he does not see any need for another public <br /> <br />. <br />EDC/April 13, 1983 <br />Page 2 of 6 <br /> <br />/ <br />/ <br />