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EXTRACT OF MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE * * * * * * * * * * * Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City council of the city of Roseville, County of Ramsey, Minnesota was duly held on the 26th day of March, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Cushman, Maschka, Thomas, Johnson, and Rog, and the following were absent: None. Member Thomas introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 8564 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ADOPTION OF A FLAT RATE PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM ON A STATEWIDE BASIS WHEREAS, the current three tier property tax rate system causes ineq- uities which require metropolitan area taxpayers to pay significantly more property taxes at all income levels compared to non-metro property taxpayers; and WHEREAS, State studies show that the average metro area suburban home- owner has property with average value of approximately 150 percent more than non-metropolitan area homeowners but pays approximately 268 percent more property taxes; and WHEREAS, the current progressive property tax rates are an income tax concept that should not be incorporated into a property tax system that was created to pay for local services; and WHEREAS, the current property tax system has evolved into a complex system that is not easily understood by the average taxpayer, thus leading to a lack of accountability; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Roseville, Minnesota, that proposed flat rate property tax system being considered by the Minnesota House of Representatives and the State Senate be fully supported as a more equitable property tax approach; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a single or flat rate property tax system would be easier to understand and, therefore, enhance accountability and a better understanding of the relationship between costs and the provision of service; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proposed single or flat property tax system would have significant savings, on average, to Roseville property taxpayers. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Maschka, and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Cushman, Maschka, Thomas, Johnson, and Rog, and the following voted against the same: None. WHEREUPON said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.