2016-12-14 CC Minutes - (Approved)

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2016 Mayor Wilharber was a pleasure to work with and the citizens of Centerville will miss him. Public Works Director Palzer also thanked Mayor Wilharber for his service. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Love to Adopt Res. #16-038 — Resolution Reco2nizin2 Thomas D. Wilharber for His 38 Years of Dedication Public Service to the City of Centerville. Mayor Wilharber abstained. Motion carried. Mayor Wilharber accepted both the framed resolution and plaque. His family was present in the audience. Mayor Wilharber reviewed items that had been accomplished during his tenure (new city hall, mill & overlay projects, decrease in debt from 10 million to 6.9 million, sale of several City owned parcels, trail system along Centerville Road between Dupre and Meadow Lane, CSAH 21, storm water irrigation, watertower, Tri - City Fire District, park expansions and LED City sign. He thanked his family for allowing him volunteer so much of his time. Mr. Donald Opp, 7124 Progress Road, stated that he was present to discuss the increase in his property tax. He stated that his taxes have increased 31 % and he felt that for the increase he should own a portion of the street and his tenant's should be allowed to park on Progress Road. Mr. Opp stated that this is a significant increase. Mayor Wilharber questioned the amount of the City portion of the property taxes and Mr. Opp stated that it was $2,226. Administrator Ericson stated that he would make available Mr. Ken Tolzman's contact information to Mr. Opp to discuss the value of the building and land. Staff noted this issue would be discussed at the Board of Review & Equalization meeting scheduled in April. Mr. Opp stated that he is familiar with Mayor Wilharber and stated that the City is losing a good Mayor. Mayor Wilharber Opened the TNT Hearing at 6:56 p.m. III. PUBLIC INPUT ON 2017 BUDGET & TAX LEVIES (TNT Hearing) Finance Director Paulseth stated that the City must certify to Anoka County its 2017 Budget & Tax Levies by the end of the month. She gave a brief overview and stated that the budget would have a 5.8% increase to the tax levy and it was mostly due to an increase in costs for public safety services. She stated that the median value tax capacity rate went down but values increase on average $43. She complimented Council for their continued diligence regarding the tax capacity rate and keeping the levy down for the last six (6) years. She stated that debt for the City continues to decrease and will continue if the Ruffridge Johnson Equipment purchase agreement is finalized. Mayor Wilharber provide the public with an opportunity to speak. No one addressed the Council so he closed the hearing. IV. PUBLIC HEARING Page 2 of 10