HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-14-09CITY OF LAKEVILLE
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Mayor Dahl called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Holly Dahl
Council Member Mark Bellows
Council Member Kerrin Swecker
Council Member Laurie Rieb
Council Member Kevin Miller
Also Present: Steve Mielke, City Administrator
Dennis Feller, Finance Director
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
Finance Director Dennis Feller provided a detailed overview of the
proposed 2010 budget and tax levy for the City of Lakeville. He
explained that the proposed budget is consistent with the guidance
provided by the City Council at its August 24, 2009 work session.
(The 2010 Proposed Budget dated September 14, 2009 is on file in the
office of the City Clerk.)
Mr. Feller explained that the 2010 proposed tax levy is based on the
maximum permissible levy allowed by Minnesota Statutes and includes
special tax levies for public safety personnel. The tax levy also takes into
consideration the City Council directive to increase the levy for the Toss of
the 2009 Market Value Homestead Credit and reduce the City levy equal
to the corresponding increase in the Metropolitan Council Transit Tax
Levy. The proposed 2010 tax levy is $24,214,743, an increase of $687,580
(2.9 over 2009.
Mr. Feller invited Lakeville residents to visit the City's website to view the
complete budget document, along with information related to property
taxes and market values.
Mr. Feller recommended the City Council hold the Truth in Taxation public
hearing on Monday, December 14, 2009. The City Council would
consider adoption of the final 2010 budget and tax levy at the December
21St regular Council meeting.
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
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Council Member Bellows asked how and when the Council would be
provided feedback from the Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce on
the proposed budget. Mr. Feller stated he has provided a copy of the
budget document to the Chamber President. He and the City
Administrator are prepared to meet with Chamber members at their
request.
Mr. Mielke explained that because of valuation changes imposed by the
State legislature, there has been a significant shift in property taxes, and
the impact of this tax shift is significant on the business community. He
stated they plan to meet with representatives of the Chamber prior to
adoption of the final budget in December and will keep the Council
apprised of the results of those meetings.
With respect to employee compensation and benefit issues, Mr. Mielke
stated they have begun to have conversations with union groups
regarding the budget and contract negotiations. They will also be
meeting with non -union employees to provide information on the impacts
of this budget.
09.61 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by Miller to approve the following:
Resolution No. 09 -76 approving the proposed 2010 Budget
D Resolution No. 09 -77 approving the preliminary 2010 Tax Levy
D Resolution No. 09 -78 setting the 2010 budget public hearing date
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous
Mayor Dahl adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Res .ectfullysubmitted,
arlene Friedges,