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MINUTES OF TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING 07 DECEMBER 1994 PROPOSED 1996 PROPERTY TAX LEVY A Public Hearing on "TRUTH -IN -TAXATION" was convened at 7:20 p.m. by Mayor Emeott on 07 December 1994 in the first floor meeting room of Tousley Ford, 1493 East County Road E, Gem Lake, Ramsey, Minnesota 55110 as advertised by Ramsey County Property Taxation via direct mail to all Gem Lake residents and as advertised in the White Bear Press. The purpose of the hearing was to receive public comment on the Proposed 1996 Budget and Tax Levy for the City of Gem Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota. In attendance were Mayor Emeott, Council members Nielsen, Kunin, and Igo, and Clerk Magnuson. Also in attendance was Mr. Robert Hansen. Each person in attendance was provided a copy of the Proposed 1996 Budget for Gem Lake, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibits "A" and "B". In opening remarks, Mayor Emeott stated the purpose of the hearing and made brief remarks regarding the Truth In Taxation Law and it's requirements implemented in 1994. He also stated that Gem Lake contracts for all it's services and, therefore, the budget will reflect actual or anticipated charges from vendors to the City. Mayor Emeott also stated that no major increases in this years budget resulted from conservative fiscal planning and management of the City's finances. Mayor Emeott then noted that a Continuation Hearing would be held on 14 December 1995 if all public comment could not be heard during the time allotted this evening. Clerk Magnuson was then recognized. He noted that no written comment had been received as of the date of the hearing. Indicating the City Council has had several months to review development of the 1996 Budget, he asked that those present hold questions and comments regarding each segment of the budget until that segment had been presented. Magnuson then proceeded with presentation of the Proposed 1996 Budget, commencing with General Fund receipts and concluding with disbursements. Magnuson noted a minor change in law enforcement expenses will be included in the amount of approximately $533 and that expenses will be adjusted so that the total remains as shown. Mr. Hansen then asked several questions to which Mr. Magnuson and Mayor Emeott responded. No additional comments were offered. There being no further business, the public hearing was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. AUTHORED: 14 December 1995 APPROVED: 18 December 1995 ATTEST: ATTEST Frederic C. Magnuson, City Clerk Paul R. Emeott, Mayor file: hearingsV505dec.min