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HomeMy Public PortalAbout09/06/2016 Special City Council Minutes" SPECIAL MEDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in special session on September 6, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Mitchell presided. I. ROLL CALL Members present: Anderson, Pederson, Martin, Cousineau, and Mitchell. Members absent: Also present: Public Works Director Steve Scherer, Public Safety Director Ed Belland, Finance Director Erin Barnhart and City Administrator Scott Johnson. II. 2017 CITY OF MEDINA PROPOSED TAXES AND EXPENDITURES Barnhart provided the City Council with the 2017 proposed budget and levy. The proposed 2017 tax levy was $3,808,978 with a tax levy rate of 22.222%. The preliminary estimates show the City's property tax rate would decrease from 23.301 % in pay 2016 to 22.222% in pay 2017, or a 4.6% decrease in the rate. The proposed budget includes a 3% increase to the General Fund property tax levy for 2017. The General Fund Budget was proposed at $4,353,918. The $100,524 proposed increase will be utilized for increased insurance costs, general maintenance, and a proposed 2% cost of living increase for staff. Council reviewed the long-term needs for fire, equipment, road pavement management planning, utilities, neighboring cities tax rates, and the financial management plan. The financial management plan will be updated and posted on the website. Robert Franklin, 2819 Lakeshore Avenue, asked about yearly assessor inspections in Medina. Mayor Mitchell explained the assessor inspects 20% of the properties in Medina each year. . Mario Fabrizio, 290 Calamus Circle, suggested Medina concentrate more on commercial development instead of residential due to higher commercial/industrial tax rates and less public services. Council Member Martin explained Medina is re -tooling our Comprehensive Plan currently. More land is zoned for commercial development along the Highway 55 corridor under the proposed plan. Public Works Director Steve Scherer mentioned the City does not receive the entire commercial/industrial tax increase because of the Fiscal Disparities law in the metro area. A mix of commercial/industrial and residential is needed in the City. IV. ADJOURN Mayor Mitchell adjourned the Work Session at 6:52 p.m. Medina City Council Special Meeting Minutes 1 September 6, 2016 Bob Mitchell, Mayor Attest: Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk • Medina City Council Special Meeting Minutes 2 September 6, 2016