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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> DECEMBER 12,2022 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> ROLL CALL <br /> The Orono City Council met on the above-mentioned date with the following members present: Mayor <br /> Dennis Walsh, City Council Members Matt Johnson,Aaron Printup,Richard Crosby III(present until <br /> 8:30 p.m.), and Victoria Seals.Representing Staff were City Attorney Soren Mattick, City <br /> Administrator/Engineer Adam Edwards,Public Works Superintendent David Goman,Finance Director <br /> Ron Olson,Community Development Director Laura Oakden,and City Planner Melanie Curtis. <br /> Mayor Walsh noted it is Member Printup's final meeting and that Mr.Printup will run the meeting this <br /> evening as acting mayor.Acting Mayor Printup called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., followed by the <br /> Pledge of Allegiance. <br /> APPROVAL OF AGENDA <br /> 1. 2023 Budget Hearing-Truth in Taxation Public Hearing- 6:00 p.m. <br /> a. 2023 Budget Information <br /> b. Adopt Final 2022 Levy Collectible in 2023—Resolution No. 7318 <br /> c. Adopt Final 2023 General Fund Budget—Resolution No. 7319 <br /> d. Adopt the 2023 Special Revenue Funds Budgets—Resolution No. 7320 <br /> e. Adopt the 2023 Enterprise Fund Budget—Resolution No. 7321 <br /> f. Adopt 2023 Fee Schedule—Ordinance No. 281,Third Series <br /> g. Adopt 2023 Capital Improvement Plan <br /> f. Adopt 2023 Fee Schedule—Ordinance No.281,Third Series <br /> g. Adopt 2023 Capital Improvement Plan <br /> Finance Director Olson gave a summary presentation on the 2023 budget and tax levy.He gave examples <br /> of how property taxes are calculated within the City and explained estimated market value,tax class rate, <br /> tax capacity,and the tax levy.He noted that the Property Tax Levy($8,387,000)divided by City Tax <br /> Capacity($50,624,004)equals the Tax Capacity Rate(16.57%).Mr. Olson showed an example of <br /> property tax calculations on a$1,225,000 residential homestead property on the screen and explained the <br /> calculations for net tax.He shared key drivers of the City budget including inflation,police department <br /> budget increase of 8.7%,fire protection services,park department staffing, and the brush site.Mr. Olson <br /> clarified the general fund budget is increasing by$1,000,000 or just over 10%and a lot of the increase is <br /> due to wages and benefits.He spoke about line items in the tax levy including the General Fund,Building <br /> Fund,Pavement Management Fund,Parks Fund, Community Investment,and Improvement Bonds. <br /> Regarding the Fee Schedule,Mr. Olson explained application fees,minimum cost permits, other zoning <br /> permits,a plan re-review fee,license fees,police administration fees,park fees, and utility rates and fees. <br /> Member Printup opened the public hearing at 6:38 p.m. <br /> Page 1 of 14 <br />