2018-11-28 CC Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes November 28,2018 He reported that the city will experience major changes in State Fire Aid due to the City of Lino Lakes leaving the Fire District, that it is anticipated with the construction for the three (3) developments that have received approval which will result in building permit revenue being approximately $80,000-$85,000 with property taxes increasing about $23,000 and salaries increasing $36,900 due to the hiring of a part-time Finance Director and a part-time Receptionist. He also stated that lawn mowing costs would be increasing by $6,200 along with EDA funding of $21,800. He stated that with all of the staff recommendations the General Fund Tax Levy would be $2,202,802 which is an increase of$22,822 or a 1.1% increase from 2018. He reviewed the Debt Service Levies by stating that with the amount certified to Anoka County the total tax levy would have swung wildly by dropping in 2019 by $142,000 and increasing approximately $275,000 in 2020. It was felt that a gentle decrease could be realized over a 10 year period by fully funding bond issues in a more predictable pattern by reducing the debt levy by approximately $71,000 in 2019 and $52,000 in 2020. He reported that the Debt Service Levies will remain stable through 2024 with major decreases going forward from there. He reviewed the overall levy's trend from 2014 when it decreased by a half percent and has increased slightly over the next four (4) years. He stated that with the proposed budget it would decrease 1.75% for 2019. He discussed how the Tax Levy is spread throughout the community stating that numerous homes values have been experienced with some increasing more than others due to market conditions, improvements made and other factors. He stated that these incidents are outside of the City's control and are not related to the City's taxes. Discussion ensued regarding tax capacity rates, Council and Staff efforts on decreasing the City's budget and the length of time reviewing and discussing the budget by Council and Staff at Work Sessions prior to this evening. Mayor Paar opened the input portion of the meeting at 6:52 p.m. He provide audience members with an opportunity to speak. No audience members chose to speak. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member King to close the input portion of the meeting regarding the 2019 Budget & Levy at 6:53 p.m. VI. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. October 24, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Mayor Paar provided Council Members with an opportunity for modifications. Motion by Council Member Montain, seconded by Council Member Koski to Approve the October 24, 2018 City Council meeting minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. November 11, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6