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MEDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 6, 2005
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in special session on December 5, 2005 at
6:04 p.m. in the Hamel Community Building for the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing.
Acting Mayor Smith presided.
I. Call to Order
Members present: Weir, Cavanaugh, Smith and Brinkman
Members absent: Workman
Also present: City Administrator Chad Adams
II. Staff Presentation
Adams provided a presentation of the proposed 2006 general fund budget, current 2005
and proposed 2006 taxes payable, and current 2005 and proposed 2006 tax rates. The
general fund budget is increasing by 17.58%, the tax levy is increasing by 16.38%, and
the tax rate is decreasing from 16.34% to 16.08%.
Adams discussed the department budget increases as well as several line item increases
that are leading to the increased budget and higher tax levy.
Adams announced the subsequent hearing for Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
in Hamel Community Building.
III. Council Comments
IV. Public Hearing
The public hearing was opened at 6:19 p.m.
Phil Zietlow, 875 County Road 24, discussed the history of past budget increases.
Zietlow expressed his concern and requested the council to reconsider the double-digit
tax levy increases two years in a row.
Steve Schmidt, 1045 Medina Road, stated he attended to learn more about the budget and
levy decisions.
Discussion occurred on reducing the $50,000 allocation of funds for future facilities.
Discussion was held on staff resources, desired level of services, including planning
needs, and dollars to support all.
The public hearing was closed at 6:52 p.m.
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V. Next Hearing
Adams announced the subsequent hearing for Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
at the Hamel Community Building.
Moved by Weir and seconded by Cavanaugh to adjourn the meeting at 7.•55 p.m. Motion
passed unanimously.
Bruce D. Workman, Mayor
Attest:
Chad M. Adams, City Administrator -Clerk