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1993-12-07 CC Minutes TNT . ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 7, 1993 Albertville City Hall 7:00 PM PRESENT: Mayor Mike Potter, Councilmembers Duane Berning, Sharon Anderson, Albert Barthel, John Vetsch, and Secretary Ann Culley. Mayor Potter called the Truth in Taxation Hearing for the City of Albertville to order at 7:25 PM. The Council reviewed the proposed budget for 1994 and the summary of the budget as presented. Copies of the proposed budget and the summary of the budget were available for the public. Mayor Potter called for comment from the audience. Residents asked why the proposed tax increase was so high. Berning explained that the formula for figuring the proposed city levy was changed and approximately $120,000 in revenue was not included, therefore, the figure sent to the county was in error. Potter stated that the total increase in tax levy for 1994 will be $68,938. tit Residents present questioned why the City found it necessary to purchase the old clinic building for the new Albertville city hall at this point in time. Potter explained that HealthSpan had offered to sell the building to the City a year ago, but that the City had delayed making an offer until after HealthSpan had made bond payments on that building for another full year, thus further reducing the debt. He further explained that all public buildings must comply with ADA requirements by 1995 and that would require spending approximately $50,000 to bring the current, 100 year old, city hall into compliance; an investment not worth making. When questioned what the Council was proposing to do with the current city hall, Potter replied that the Council is uncertain at this time, however, they hoped that the Fire Department and the various service organizations might take it over and help pay the utilities, etc. The point was made that no matter what public use the city proposed, ADA requirements would still have to be met in 1995. Potter explained that the increase in the Planning and Zoning budget was due to the fact that the Comprehe~sive Plan will have to be updated in 1994. . . . Potter further explained that the increase in street lighting costs is due to the fact that there are more streets in the city, therefore, more street lights. This budget amount is for electricity only, not the actual street lights. . . . ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING DECEMBER 7, 1993 Page 2 of 2 Potter stated that the budget category for temporary employees in the parks is due to the fact that a warming house attendant may be needed during the winter months. When questioned whether or not contract mowing in the parks would be cheaper, Potter replied that the council is currently looking into that possibility and will make the information available to the public when possible. Anderson made a motion to approve the proposed 1994 budget as submitted. The motion was seconded by Vetsch. All voted aye. Barthel made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 1993-48 (RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FINAL 1994 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALBERTVILLE). Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye. The council directed Linda to contact Aaron of The Crow River ~ requesting that he publish a story explaining the tax increase discrepancy to the residents. Vetsch made a motion to adjourn the Truth in Taxation Hearing at 9:10 PM. The motion was seconded by Barthel. All voted aye. Michael Potter. Mayor - - ---------------~~---~----~~---~-------~-. ~ . .~-~-d~ Q ~ "'* -L rtCn1Wl~)( ;Lf ~ /# ~cf' . '. .