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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 4 <br /> <br />C. Motion to Approve Resolution 2016-030 Authorizing the Application for <br />Recycling SCORE Grant Funds from Ramsey County <br />D. Motion to Approve Planning Case 16-022 Variance – 1500 Arden Place <br />E. Motion to Adopt Snowplowing, Snow Removal and Ice Control Policy <br />F. Motion to Accept Proposal for Engineering Services – Bethel Trail <br /> <br />MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a <br />motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented and to authorize <br />execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried <br />unanimously (5-0). <br /> <br />6. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />7. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />8. NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />A. Set Preliminary Levy and Establish Truth-In-Taxation Public Hearing Date <br />for Proposed Hearing Date for Proposed Taxes Payable in 2017 <br /> <br />Interim City Administrator and Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson <br />reviewed the preliminary tax levy with the City Council. She noted the preliminary levy had to be <br />adopted by the Council in September of each year. She discussed the median value of homes in <br />Arden Hills and how these properties would be impacted by the proposed tax levy. The City’s tax <br />capacity and tax rate was reviewed along with the proposed operating budget for 2017. It was <br />noted a tax levy of 4.7% was being proposed. Staff recommended the Council set the preliminary <br />levy and truth-in-taxation public hearing. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung asked when the City would start seeing tax revenue from the TCAAP <br />redevelopment. <br /> <br />Interim City Administrator and Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson <br />explained it would take two years after the property was sold in order for revenues to be seen on <br />the tax rolls. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant discussed the raw value of land versus developed land. It was noted the entire <br />TCAAP site would not come onto the tax roles as the same time. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden addressed the consulting engineering expenses projected for 2017 and <br />reported the City would actually be saving money by staying with an engineering firm versus <br />hiring another City Engineer. <br />