HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 11-29-1993 WSMINUTES OF THE ARDEN HILLS COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1993, 6:00 P.M. - NEW BRIGHTON CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER Paul Malone called the meeting to order at
6:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL The roll being called the following members
were present: Councilmembers Paul Malone,
Beverly Aplikowski and Dennis Probst. Also
present: City Accountani Terrance Post, Park
Director Cindy Severtson, Community Planning
Coordinator Brian Fritsinger, City
Administrator porothy Person and Recording
Secretary Renee Kaulfuss.
ADOPT AGENDA Malone moved, seconded by Probst, to adopt
the Worksession Agenda as submitted. Motion
carried unanimously. (3-0)
1993 TRUTH-IN Council was referred to the 1993 Truth-in
TAXATION HEARING Taxation hearing scheduled for December 13,
1993 at the Mounds View High 5chool
cafeteria. �
,--. Mayor Sather arrived at 6:16 p.m. Public
i Works Superintendent Dan Winkel arrived at
6:23 p.m.
Terry Post prepared a working draft of an outline and documents
to use as reference for possible handouts at the Truth-in-
Taxation hearing.
On the circle graphs, a discussion arose regarding the Area
Programs and whether this was regional or special taxing
districts. This area should be defined as Regional Taxing
District programs.
On Page three, "Suburban City Tax Rates" illustration is showing
that Arden Hills' tax rate is rated in the middle when comparing
to the suburban communities surrounding Arden Hills. It was
suggested to illustrate an example using a$100,000 home and
taking the percentage of the tax capacity x this rate = City
portion in dollars rather than rate.
Page Four -"Analysis of Tax Capacity changes 1993 vs 1994", a
definition of tax capacity was requested and to be located at the
top of the page. It was further suggested to add another column
to the right showing what the dollar changes do to the locally
generated revenue. Upon further review it was suggested that the
chart may be too involved and be used as reference, but not
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presentation.
It was suggested that the shift in tax capacity from industrial
and commercial to residential should be explained in dollars.
"1994 Budget Summary" - It was noted under Capital Projects - the
term "Contingency" may be misunderstood, and perhaps Government
Facilities may be a better terminology. Regarding the fund
balance restoration - staff should be prepared to show the
various balances in the General Fund i.e.: Oak Grove, Arden
Place, Repayment of tax settlements, HACA Refunds never received.
"Revenue strategy for tax supported services" - This may not be
necessary, but keep available to have on hand if needed.
Mandated Information - Identify head count as 20. Identify the
major changes from 1993 to 1994.
Council requested information be given regarding the change in
income from devaluation to be clear cut. Councilmember Probst
requested to include any newspaper articles. Be prepared to show
the history of the last 3-5 years. Leave this information for
Council to use if needed.
ADJOURN The worksession adjourned at 7:00 p.m.