2017-12-13 CC Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes December 13,2017 Ms. Paulseth also reported that as a whole, the local levy increased approximately 2.6 percent (County, City and School District) with the net tax capacity increasing approximately 11.5 percent. She stated that this is a sizable decrease from last year with a median home value increase of 14 percent. Ms. Paulseth stated that a median priced home it would realize a 7.5 percent increase in property taxes. She reported that the tax capacity has been steadily increasing since the recession but not fully back to pre-recession levels. She stated that the local levy (County, City and School District) has increased slightly from year to year with the tax rate being lower during the same timeframe. She also stated that home values are returning to normal, Council has been conscientious over the past six years holding to about a 3.5 percent increase and the City's debt service is approximately $575,000 annually. Ms. Paulseth stated that the proposed tax levy for 2018 would be $2,755,680 with a General Fund Budget of$2,662,570 if Council chose to adopt the resolution as submitted. Acting Mayor Love opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. Mr. Charles Sylvester, 472 Greenwood Lane, Lino Lakes, MN, questioned how an increase in the value of a home would affect everyone and Ms. Paulseth stated that if the value of a home decreases the portion of the taxes paid by the property owner would decrease with others paying more of the burden. Mr. Adam Lindberg, 1940 Eagle Trail, questioned the City's tax rate and Ms. Paulseth replied that the tax capacity rate is 64.0668 with the City being fairly high due to the lack of commercial/industrial tax base. Motion by Council Member Montain, seconded by Council Member Koski to close the public hearing. All in favor. Motion carried Council addressed New Business, Item #1 - Res. #17-OXX — Adopting Budget and Tax Levies for 2018 for a vote. Motion by Council Member Montain, seconded by Council Member Koski to approve Res. #17-017—Adopting Budget & Tax Levies for 2018 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. Acting Mayor Love welcomed new City Administrator, Mark Statz and stated that Council will be taking a short recess at 8:00 p.m. to sign student's forms. V. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS 1. Ms. Karen Blaska, Park Planner Anoka County Parks—Anoka County Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve Master Plan Amendment Ms. Blaska provided Council with a short presentation and reviewed the proposed amendments. She stated that within the plan, improvements have been proposed for Wargo Nature Center which include improvements to the Peltier Lake fishing access, providing additional camping accommodations, adding a self-service canoe/kayak rental Page 2 of 10