2022-12-05 Truth-in Taxation MinutesNibert'ville
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
TRUTH -IN TAXATION HEARING MINUTES
1. Call to Order
Acting Mayor Olson called the meeting to order at 6:15 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance — Roll Call
December 5, 2022 — 6:15 pm
Council Chambers
Albertville City Hall
Present: Acting Mayor Olson, Councilmembers Cocking and Zagorski
Mayor Hendrickson arrived at 6:47 pm
Absent: Councilmember Hudson
Staff Present: City Administrator Nafstad and City Clerk Luedke
3. Truth -In Taxation Hearing
City Administrator Nafstad provided an overview of how the property taxes are calculated and
how the budget process works. He presented the historical levy data and explained the changes
and break down to the revenue and expenditures for 2023.
City Administrator reported in September 2022, the preliminary budget was approved with a
7.54% levy increase, but per Council's direction City staff has reduced the levy to 4.99% by
using the 2022 General Fund Reserves. He provided background information on the items that
had changed since September. He said the 2023 budget included increases to the Wright County
Sheriff's Department contract, fire operations, general operations, employee cost of living and
rate adjustments, insurance, and capital.
He reviewed the 2023 Budget and Levy summary and stated the proposed levy increase of
4.99% equals an increase of $226,174. He said no one was present for comments and answered
questions from Council regarding the proposed budget.
There was Council discussion regarding the proposed 2023 budget revenue and expenses, the fire
service contract and the general operations.
4. Adjournment
MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, second by Councilmember Zagorski to adjourn the
meeting at 6:54 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent:
Hudson. The motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk