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Home My WebLink About11-15-90 SM Truth in Taxation MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Thursday, November 15, 1990 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Truth In Taxation Public Hearing A. CALL TO ORDER A special meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and was called to order lat 7:02 P.M., by Mayor Bastian. B. ROLL CALL Gary W. Bastian, Mayor Present Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Present Frances L. Joker, Councilmember Present George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present Joseph A. Zappa, Councilmember Present C. PUBLIC HEARING 1. 7:00 P.M., 1991 Budget Proposal a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the adoption of the proposed 1991 Budget. b. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. 1 c. Director of Finance Faust provided a video presentation of the proposed 1991 Budget. d. Mayor Bastian called for citizen comments. The following residents expressed their views and asked questions pertaining to the budget: Harold Lyon, 1749 E. County Road C. No problem with the increase. (expressed concern why hearing was held after election) Bob Bilotta, 755 E. Roselawn (Requested that when Managers and Mayors of Communities meet, they apply pressure to change legislation. He further questioned the stated percentages given in proposed budget. Diane Hanson, 2152 Prosperity (Questioned what overall increase would be) 1 11-15-90 Ray Kreuser, 407 Belmont Lane (Questioned what the increases had been in the past two or three years.) Bruce Twistad, 2226 English (Questioned what cut backs had been made.) Wesley Tobin, 1930 Kingston (Questioned if it was true that if department heads did not use their full budget amount for. the year, they would have the next year's budget reduced. Questioned whey a community center.) Mary Kavens, 1724 E. County Road C (Questioned the budget in general.) Sylvia Brown, 2095 Sloan (Stated she was completely satisfied with Maplewood. Whenever occasion arises, she calls and compliments the departments for services provided.) Jim McGinley, 2455 Londin Lane (Stated he was not complaining and reviewed the past two years of his taxes. Gary Horn, 1804 Flandrau (Requested residents receive in advance a copy of the budget. Questioned criteria for hiring police. Stated he family enjoyed the puppet wagon and the 4th of July celebration. Really had "no beefs" about Maplewood. Mary Martin, 2345 Carver (Stated she works for federal government and there has been reduction in work force - has Maplewood done this-) Jeff Barrel, 2423 Beam (Requested a vocal and printed roll call so everyone would know what Councilmembers are attending; copy of budget, budget tapes and minutes; a copy of entire budget sent to each resident; several questions concerning the percentages stated and how residential and non-residential taxes are based.) Jerry Norman, 1854 Kenwood Drive (Where is the Community Center to be located and why; questioned how taxes are levied; who pays for feasibility studies when projects are not approved?) George Supan, 3050 Hazelwood (What is being done so residents do . not have to carry the burden for commercial.) Howard Muroski, 55 McClelland (Stated the budget should be cut; why spend $305,000 for computer system.) Jeff Barrel, 2423 Beam (Commented on how to reduce cost of recycling pick up.) 2 11-15-9 Anthony Gilbert, 2684 Gem Street (Questioned why there is a surplus in budget and what good is community center for residents.) Ed Vitek, 2785 Upper Afton Road (Questioned if the 6.4% increase includes the 6 million for community center and should combine with proposed center that No. St. Paul is planning; should have community council) Howard Muraski, 55 N. McClelland Street (Questioned what percentage for residential and commercial.) Don Rogalla, 3018 Dorland Road (Questioned the proposed 5% increase to M.I.S. Coordinator.) Gary Horn, 1804 Flandrau, spoke again. Don McClellan, 961 E. County Road C (Questioned if City has any influence on valuations placed on homes. Jerry Norman, 1854 E. Kenwood Drive (Questioned why property by Maplewood Mall was rezoned back to Farm zone.) e. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing. f. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 90 - 11 - 198 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 1991 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that a budget for 1991 is hereby adopted as outlined in the following summary: CAPITAL DEBT OPERATING IMPROVEMENTS SERVICE BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET Estimated Balances 01/01/91 $ 7,222,737 $(5,360,480) $ 5,855,643 Revenues 15,240,060 3,577,870 2,209,260 Net other increases (decreases) 197,360 6,162,800 82,500 Expenditures 15.132.390 13.617.470 3.438.020 Estimated Balances 12/31/91 $ 7,527,767 $(9,237,280) $ 4,709,383 BE ZT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following appropriations are hereby approved for the 1991 Operating Budget: 3 11-15-90 GENERAL FUND: $ 1,498,280 General Government 345,440 Finance 319,570 City Clerk 4,203,800 Public Safety 1,591,270 Public Works 1,174,140 Parks and Recreation 636.200 Community Development 9,768,700 GENERAL FUND TOTAL HYDRANT CHARGE FUND: 110,590 Public Works DENTAL SELF-INSURANCE FUND: 35,190 General Government RECYCLING FUND: 36,000 Community Development SEWER FUND: 249,150 City Clerk 2,481,550 Public Works V.E.M. FUND: 343,690 Public Works DATA PROCESSING FUND: 199,590 General Government PAYROLL BENEFITS FUND: 1.907.930 General Government $15,132,390 TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following appropriations are hereby approved for the 1991 Capital Improvements Budget: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FUND: $ 305,000 Computer System - Public Safety 4 11-15-9u 86,300 Upgrade Outdoor Warning Sirens 110,440 Debt Service 200 Audit Fees 1.650 Investment Management Fees 503,590 PARK DEVELOPMENT FUND: 75,000 Park Improvements 6,000,000 Proposed Community Center 2,580 Audit Fees 5.560 Investment Management Fees 6,083,140 STREET CONSTRUCTION STATE AID FUND: 10,000 Traffic Signals and Opticoms 80,000 Street Overlay and Sealcoating Program 190 Audit Fees _ 2.770 Investment Management Fees 92,960 WATER AVAILABILITY CHARGE FUND: 3,010 Investment Management Fees TAX INCREMENT N0. 1 FUND: 2.,670 Investment Management Fees TAX INCREMENT N0. 2 FUND: 16,460 Bond Issuance Costs - 640 Investment Management Fees 17,100 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS: 6.915.000 Public Works Projects $13,617,470 TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the .Finance Director shall establish a budget for each public improvement project when the Council orders the 5 11-15-90 project and that the budget amounts shall be recorded at amounts specified in the feasibility study for the project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following appropriations are hereby approved for the 1991 Debt Service Budget: $ 2,085,000 Principal 1,280,000 Interest 9,500 Paying Agent Fees 27,580 Interest - Interfund Loans 35.260 Investment Management Fee $ 3,438,020 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the transfer of appropriations among the various accounts within a department budget or within a non-departmental expense category, within a fund, shall only require the approval of the City Manager. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all appropriations which are not encumbered or expended at the end of the fiscal year shall apse and shall become part of the unencumbered fund balance which may be appropriated for the next fiscal year except appropriations for capital improvement projects which shall not lapse until the project is completed or cancelled by the City Council. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson. Ayes - all. g. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following_resolution and moved its adootion: 90 - 11 - 199 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that 1. The following amounts of taxes be levied for 1990, payable in 1991, upon the taxable property in said City of Maplewood, for the following purposes:' General Operations $5,814,870 Capital Improvements 318,000 Debt Service 794.410 TOTAL LEVY $6,927,290 2. There is on hand in the following sinking funds excess amounts as indicated after each fund and such shall be used to pay on the appropriate obligations of the City: 6 11-15 DESCRIPTION 1967 General Obligation Sanitary Sewer Bonds $ 9,400 1972 General Obligation Improvement Bonds: Series 1 40,000 1973 General Obligation Improvement Bonds 124,600 1474 Refunding Bonds 43,200 1977 General Obligations Improvement Bonds: Series 1 7,600 1977 General Obligation Improvement Bonds: Series 2 268,000 1977 Refunding Bonds 148,600 1979 General Obligation Improvement Bonds 10,100 1977 Public Works Building Bonds 3,700 1988 General Obligation Improvement Bonds 263.891 TOTAL $ 918,981 In accordance with Minnesota Statutes 475.61 and 273.13, Subd. 19 (3), (a), (b), (c), and Chapter 297a and Chapter 162 of Minnesota Statutes, the County Auditor of Ramsey County is hereby authorized and directed to reduce by the amounts above mentioned the tax that would otherwise be included in the rolls for the year 1990 and collectible in 1991. 3. It has been determined that the following sinking funds have insufficient projected assets to meet projected liabilities, as required by State Statute, and the original resolution levying ad- valorem taxes must be increased by the following amounts: 1972 General Obligation Improvement Bonds: Series 2 $ 11,600 1989- General Obligation Improvements Bonds 44,190 1989 Tax Exempt Tax Increment Bonds 24.000 TOTAL $ 79,790 4. Changes set forth in sections one (1) and two (2) above result in a net reduction of $839,131 in the scheduled levy of $1,633,551. Seconded by Mayor Bastian. Ayes - all. D. ADJOURNMENT 9:47 P.M. City Clerk 7 11-15-90