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City Council Regular Meeting - 12/04/06 Minutes - Page 2 Mr. Miller further identified tax supported functions; diversified funding sources; and the proposed 2007 Levy of $11,728,360, an increase of $558,495 or five percent (5.0%). Factors attributable to the Levy Increase were detailed as follows: General Inflation - all service inputs $262,945 Eliminate use of reserves 128,000 Additional for vehicle replacements 86,000 Additional for park improvements 25,000 Other 56,550 Total $558,495 Mr. Miller concluded by providing 2006 City Tax Comparisons with metropolitan-area cities with populations of 25,000 - 45,000, based on home valuations of $200,000. On that average-valued home, Mr. Miller advised that a resident would pay City of Roseville taxes of $525 annually, or $43.77 per month; allowing residents to receive 24 x 7 x 365 police and fire protection, enjoy well-maintained streets, and a full offering of parks and recreation opportunities. Discussion among Councilmembers and Mr. Miller included impacts of tax capacity increases; continuing aggressive closing of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts by the City, which also benefited others outside the TIF District; new taxes on new housing reducing overall tax liabilities; projected levy increases by other taxing jurisdictions: area School Districts and Ramsey County; and impacts of School District referenda approvals. Further discussion included the proposed 2007 City tax levy and percentage increases shown on some property tax statements due to property valuation increases. Public Comment a. Billy Dinkel, St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Mr. Dinkel, as a voice for businesses in the Roseville community and as an advocate for tax and regulatory environment, expressed appreciation for Roseville's long- standing rank of low taxes, opining their importance to homeowners and businesses. However, Mr. Dinkel