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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-01-1992 Budget Hearing PacketMINUTES OF THE 1993 BU0GE1 HEARING CITY OF ORONO HELD DECEMBER 1, 1992 ROLL The Council met on the above date with the following members present: Mayor Peterson, CouncIImembers Gabriel Jabbour, Edward Callahan and Mary Butler. J. Diann Goetten was absent. The following represented the City staff: City AdmlnIstrator Ron Moorse, PubIIc Works Director John Qerhardson, Zoning Administrator Jeanne Mabusth, Finance Director Tom Kuehn, and City Recorder Teri Naab. Mayor Peterson called tne meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 - 8:03 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication was noted. Newell Weed presented the Council with information concerning distribution of tax liability and State Aid. He stated Minnesota’s tax laws are based on the theory that all taxes paid are based on the ability to pay. Due to great inflation in the past years, the values of land in the suburban cities has escalated but incomes have not to that degree. The tax system also ends up assessing more tax liability to people with less ability to pay. He reviewed slides on the Voss theory, which compares social security numbers to reported income and taxes paid. He stated in 1993 the Homesavers Circuit Breaker will be trying to cap property tax liability and create a more fair distribution of State Aid. Jabbour asked if commercial property is taxed in the same manner. Weed stated commercial, rental and non-homestead property is taxed In a different m£*“3r than residential. He noted the elderly, disabled and lows^* t'icvme families are those in greatest need of tax relief. Mayor Peterson thanked Mr. Weed for his presentation. Moorse explained the Truth and Taxation meeting along with the adoption of the City Budget is the final step in the process. He stated this meeting is a way for property owners to get information on the impact of the .ax assessed to their property. He explained Orono started the budget process last April or May when the Department Heads submitted budget information from wh»ch the Administrator and Finance Director complied a budget overview for the Council to review. The Council then gave direction to staff on changes. The Council adopted a proposed budget, which has been distributed for review by property owners during this meeting. He reported City staff has tried to reflect the economic situation and the problems the City may encounter with regard to the State-level MINUTES OF THE 1993 BUDGET HEARING CITY OF ORONO HELD DECEMBER 1, 1992 budget. He said they have tried to keep the budget as fiscally responsible as possible. Moorse explained the proposed budget includes a 3.2X overall increase of the General Fund, which includes a contingency amount of $50,000 for anticipated costs related to the Highway 12 corridor study and the potential cut in State Aid. He said the revenue loss experienced by Orono is in part due to the economic conditions and the uncertainty of the Highway 12 situation. He reviewed slides showing the impact of the proposed increase and added because of the loss of the three tiered taxing system, the burden of the tax Increase has been shifted to the homes taxed within the first tier. The increase In the budget represents a 9.6X increase in the City’s tax for the first tier properties, and a decrease for the remainder of properties. Barb Lohmann, 1860 Lakeview Terrace, stated the City’s portion of her tax biiI has Increased 17X, not the 9.6X increase as proposed. Kuehn explained the additional increase is due to the increase in the valuation of the property, as weiI as the incrase In the tax capacity rate. Doris Merkert, 1840 Lakeview Terrace, expressed a simiiar complaint and stated their income has actually been reduced, but their taxes keep going up along with the value of the home. Jabbour explained the State tax system formerly used a three tier system, but the higher tier has been eliminated and the balance absorbed by the lower tier. Callahan stated 98X of the problem comes from the Legislature. He suggested the property owners questioning their valuation appear at the Board of Review in the spring. James Steffenson, 4665 West Branch Road, noted when he purchased his home in 1988 his taxes were $700 and now the taxes are $1,400. Moorse clarified that the $1,400 is the total tax bill for the property, not Just the City’s portion. Jabbour stated when he first moved to Orono, his property increased in value six times in four years, in part due to the fact that it became fashionable to move to Orono. He added, the State law mandates the City to keep the overall City valuation within a certain percentage of the appraised value, or the County will increase the City-wide value to that level. r MINUTF*’ OF THE 1993 BUDGET HEARING CITY OF ORONO HELD DECEMBER 1, 1992 Dean Grelmann, 3779 Casco Avenue, noted it was indicated that revenue Is flat to stagnant, but noted many properties with new, and more expensive dwellings on them. Moorse stated that trend has not happened as much in the past couple years. He added, the overall City valuation has decreased in the last two years, in part due to the reduction in lakeshore valuations. Jabbour clarified that the City does not receive addltionil tax money from a newly developed property, but rather the taxes are spread among all properties. Bill Fox, 1095 West Ferndale Road, noted his City portion of tax has increased 2^ .6% yat the market value has remained the same. He noted the property Is non-homestead. Moorse Indicated that they can assume non-homestead property is a’so receiving a larger share of tax burden from the reduction of the three tier tax system. Kuehn suggested Fox contact the City office to review the formula used to calculate his taxes. Michael Johnson, 1461 Bayrh'^e Road, stated he has also had a similar experience and noted he too would contact the City staff. Hurr questioned the amount budgeted for public safety and asked where the off-setting revenue is reflected. Kuehn answered that the public safety includes budgets from fire, police, animal control, emergency preparedness, and building and zoning. Moorse said the revenue is reflected in th» service revenue, a percentage of license fees, and property taxej. It was moved by Jabbour, seconded by Butler, to adopt Resolution #3208 adopting the 1993 Budget. Ayes 4, nays 0. It was moved by Butler, seconded by Callahan, to adopt Resolution #3209 approving the final 1992 tax levy collectible in 1993. Ayes 4, nays 0. MINUTES OF THE 1993 BUDGET HEARING CITY OF ORONO HELD DECEMBER 1, 1992 ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Jabbour, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to adjourn the 1993 Budget Hearing at 8:03 p.m. Ayes 4, nays 0. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD DECEMBER 1, 1992 ROLL The Council met on the above date with the following members present: Mayor Peterson, CouncIimembers Gabriel Jabbour, Edward Callahan and Mary Butler. J. Diann Goetlen was absent. The following represented the City staff: City Administrator Ron Moorse, PubI ic Works Director John Gerhardson, Zoning Administrator Jeanne Mabusth, Finance Director Tom Kuehn, Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 8:03 P.M. JoEllen Hurr presented the Council with a letter from the LMCO. Jatjour said, "nothing happened here until we forced them to do it. No meetings were held until we forced them to do it." He stated, "no meeting was called until many protests by Orono In public." He said, "I will not participate any further if we are going to be stonewalled. The City of Orono needs to make a decision. If we are going to have our concerns basically stonewalled and echoed hoi low on the horizon, that’s fine. The City of Orono has always not been understood to Its position, which is usually five or six months ahead of the next community. I don’t need to apologize for our behavior in the past, and because of our extreme scrutiny of the process and the concerns of the i*ke, we have stood out alone many times. This is not the first time." He added Gene Strommen has been very helpful in trying to understand the concerns of the City. Hurr indicated that a significant comment contained in the letter is that Cochran will ask the LMCD Board their feolings. She added, normally they don’t reaffirm or affirm appointments of a chairman, but Cochran has agreed to solicit comments from the LMCD. Jabbour asked if the Board members are aware of what has been happening. Hurr stated at the last Lake Access Committee meeting, 9 members were present and brought up to date, but they have not spent the time that she or Jabbour have spent on the issue and will not have the same perception. Mayor Peterson noted from day one. In reading the letter, nothing has changed Callahan stated the question is not really whether or not the City of Excelsior has passed a resolution, but rather whether It Is acceptable for the Chairman of a public body to stand before a public meeting at the City of Orono and announce that he was going to see that Excelsior did not have a public access. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD DECEMBER 1, 1992 Butler asked what Grathwol’s capacity is with the LMCD. Hurr stated he is Excelsior’s LMCD representative. She indicated he was aiso one of the originai memters of the LMCD, but his service to the organization had lapsed. Callahan said, ’I think that Orono’s position on the matter, particularly as a rt^sult of Mr. Grathwol’s action at that meeting, has got to be made public." "The result of what he did, whether or not he Intended to or not, is that the Planning Commission, which Is the Commission trying to see how we should deal with this Maxwell Bay project, unanimously has come to the position that they are not going to do anything about any kind of a plan until there is a fair plan about the lake. The activity of Mr. Grathwol, as far as the City of Orono is concerned, is extremely detrImental, and I think publicly, as the damage was done, we should make it clear to the LMCD what we think of the facts." It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to send a letter to the LMCD, generally along the lines which are presented In draft form, with the proposed language modifications, essentially pointing out what the City objects to Mr. Gratnwol s statements, and ;?iat Orono would like Mr. Grathwo! to resign, and that Orono would like to have some objective ^taidards ensuring that a future chair would be fair. Butler felt the letter gave the Impression that it > a^u.'or was peeved. She said, "one of the things she has learned is do not make Idle threats unless you are absolutely sure of your position, and you are absolutely confident that you can follow through. I don’t see where the City of Orono has a legal posture scenario." She added, the man stated his opinion, and she felt he has a right to do so, whether Orono agrees wtth It or not. She suggested thinking hard before sending the letter. Callahan stated, during an executive session after the last Counci I meeting, the City Attorney was not prepared to answer the question whBthsr tha City could sue the LMCD. CeMehan felt the right Orono is trying to exercise is to gain a fair trial. He said he has more reason to think that Orono might have the ability to get a remedy or at least to hold the activities of the LMCD up to scrutiny without being disgraced for having presented the matter. Butler felt they could achieve the same end, i.e. an awareness on the part of the LMCD of what the City of Orono views as the problem, witnout Inferring the City will sue the LMCD. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD DECEMBER 1, 1992 Jabbour explained he and many others have spent many hours working in partnership with the LMCO to change how they do things. But only when the LMCO was forced to do so» did they sit down with Orono to work on the management plan. He said the LMCD does not hold public hearings, they hold rituals. Most decisions are made through sub** committees, and the Board is oblivious to what is happening. He said he is not hung up about the court issue, but he is definitely hung up on if the City sues the LMCO, under no circumstance the City will spend one single dollar of the budget to subsidize defending the LMCO against Orono. He added, "at one point the City of Orono and its citizenship, has to look at this AILING AGENCY to figure out how we are going to go on, because erroneous amounts of person hours are being spent on it. I tried to have a meeting with every single LMCD representative on the Board. Some of them gave me audiences, and some of them did not, to ask them to participate in this process, and not have it so warped." It was moved by Callahan, to amend his motion to delete Paragraph 2, Page 5 "should you find it. . and on Page 6 "the City of Orono will take such steps. . .issue a report." There was not a second. Motion failed. Callahan stated he would like the letter delivered to the LMCD by noon the next day. Hurr reminded them that the Chair has volunteered to put the question to a vote, and if the letter is not sent, the LMCD will not feel like Orono forced the Board to do so. They wouid feel like they have done it on their own merits. Jabbour stated he does not trust the LMCD to handie anything Important to the City. He felt it important for the City to separate themselves from the LMCD. Mayor Peterson felt they should wait tc deliver the letter until after the Board meeting to see how the LMCD does handle the issue. It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Jabbour, by noon on December 2nd to send the letter to the LMCD and to each Chief Executive Officer of each City, with the language changes indicated, ap(J Paragraph 2 on Page 5 to be deleted from the letter along with the sentence on Page 6. Ayes 3, nays 1. Mayor Peterson voted nay. Jabbour thanked Strommen for his efforts. Strommen stated he has attempted to do whatever he can to keep the cooperative relationship going between the City of Orono and the LMCD. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD DECEMBER 1, 1992 Butler said, "the State Legislature was the only thing that keep me from dumping the LMCD when I sat up here as the Mayor, because It has been a thorn In my side one way or another for a long time. This is not the first instance of unresponsiveness that has passed through these halls by any stretch." Jabbour felt If the LMCD is to survive In any shape or form, they must start understanding the perception of the cities of them. FUEL TANKS Moorse submitted a picture of a fuel tank proposed. He noted the berm will be used to screen one side of the tank, and trees will be planted to further screen It from the road. Jabbour stated the split bladder tank will save the City $6,900. Mcorse stated prior to a final decision, they need to make sure the soil can accommodate the tank. Jabbour felt that should not be a problem. Gerhardson indicated there will not be a payback on this program. Jabhour stated they were aware that the City could buy gas as cheap from a station. It was moved by Mayor Peterson, seconded by Jabbour, to authorize the purchase of a 6,000 gallon split bladder fuel tank for an amount of $48,456, conditioned on the supply company. Pump and Meter, not charging the City a cancellation fee for the original order. Ayes 4, nays 0. OTHER ISSUES Callahan called for a work session of the Council members and the newly elected officials to be held December 10, 1992 at 7:45 a.m. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD DECEMBER 1, 1992 ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Jabbour, to adjourn the special Orono City Council meeting at 9:02 p.m. Ayes 4, nays 0. A Barbara A. Peterson, Mayor AT1V ST: ). •ofbthy (H. ]Hal I in', City Clerk S J 1W «■' • * W PUBLIC ATTENDANCE CITY OF ORONO MEETING DATE PLEASE FILL OUT THE INFORMATION REQUESTED BELOW FOR OUR CITY RECORDS. NAME (please print) i ADDRESS NAME OR NUMBER PRESENT FOR (from agenda) 1. hlcNK'^I'l'j P*CtL^ h\\t \ 3 2. C(«^Cv..!2..1 / -\___________________________________ 4. u y ^1 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ,0. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 0. 1 CITY OP ORONO SPECIAL HBBTIMG notice is htsrsby given that the Orono City Council will meet for a special .'ouncil meeting at 8:00 p.m. (or at the completion of the Truth In Taxation hearing scheduled for 7:00 p.m.)» on Tuesday, December 1, 1992, in the City Council Chambers, 1275 Brown Road South. The purpose of this meeting is for discussion of issues related to public access on Lake Minnetonka. This meeting is open to the public By Order of City Council /s/ Dorothy M. Hallin City Clerk Posted at: Council Chambers City Hall Crystal Bay Post Office Long Lake Post Office Navarre Post Office 1993 BUDGET HEARING CITY OF ORONO DECEMBER 1, 1992 7:00 P.M. ORONO COUNCIL CHAMBERS > X X 1. 2. 3. Roll Call Opao Public Hearing - Affidavit of Publication Introductory Inforaation - Truth in Taxation Notice - Budget Process and Hearing - Proposed Budget - Proposed Tax Levy * General Fund * Bond Funds 4. 5. Public C(fnts Council Decision - Adoption of 1993 Budget - Adoption of a 1993 Levy - Reconvene Hearing to December 9, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. for Further Comment, Discussion or Adoption 6. Adjoun Notice Of Proposed Property Taxes Imki- soon hold a public budget heanng to vote on the amount Of property taxes to collect to pay for services the city will provide in 1993 Attend the Public Hearing ^1^0 residents are invited to attend the public hearing to express their opinions on the budget and the proposed amount of property taxes on: • ’ ^ Tuesday, December i 7:00 p.m. Orono Council Chambers 1275 Brown Road South Orono - .• 1 i99e Affidavit of Publication stale of Minnesota. County of Hennepin. Bill Holm, being duly sworn, on oath says that ho is an authorized agent and employee of the publisher of the newspaper Known as THE LAKER. Mound. Min­ nesota. and has full knowledge of the facts which are staled below: A.) The newspaper has complied with all the require ­ ments constituting qualifications as a qualified newspaper, as provided by Minnesota Statute 331 A.02. 331A.07. and other applicable laws, as amended. B.) The printed./IrJir;. j/ ft / which is attached was cut from the columru of said newspaper, and was printed and published otko each week for. , / ________successive weeks; it was first published Monday. the Shed Monday. o( fk't'/rkiJ and was thereafter piinlod and published every Monday.. [0 arul including Morvjay. the day of 19_: Kusn holm '^^Autterized Agent Subscribed and sworn to nw on this/Iday of By:ililili-frri t Notary Public Bate Information (1) LowmI dMtWaJ raip paid by commareial usort for oompar- aUa spaoa: I10.7S par intfi. (Z) Maidfnrii) ttm Moarid by law lor abova manar: StO.TS. (3) Rale tirtuaSy charged lor abova manar: SS S4 par ineli. Each addrttonal tucoestivo weak; $4 02 TO: FROM: DATE: Mayor and City Council Ron Moorse, City Administrator November 25, 1992 ^6el f "^19 03o ^”0 ^0 SUBJECT: Truth in Taxation Hearing I have enclosed summary information concerning the 1993 Budget that will be presented at the Truth In Taxation hearing. The information reflects the budget adjustments made by the Coucil at the recent budget worksession. The budget includes $30,000 as the start of a fire equipment fund and $50,000 as a reserve for expenditures related to the Highway 12 corridor process, and as a reserve against State Aid cuts. The General Fund Budget which most affects tax levy is increased 3.2% over 1992. Due to reductions in other General Fund revenue sources the 3.2t General Fund expenditure increase translates to an 8.1% tax levy increase. The tax levy increase affects City taxes on residential properties as follows: A. $100,000 value: $17.00 o*^ 9.3% increase B. $200,000 value: $15.78 or 3% reduction C. $300,000 value: $58.69 or 6.8% reduction A RESOLOTIOM APPROVING THE PINAL 1992 TAX LEVY COLLECTIBLE IN 1993 <4x> BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of QjTQfjo^ County of Hennepin, Minnesote, thet the following suins of money be levied for the current year, collectible in 1993 upon the taxable property in the City of Orono, for the following purposes: General Fund $1,775,915 Special Assessments against City property for the City’s share of 1985 sanitary sewer project (G.O. Sewer Imp Bond 1985)5,350 Lost Tax Receipts Due to Abatements 1991 18,970 G.O. Sewer Improvement Bond 1985 50,000 G.O. Sewer Improvement Bond 1980 16,100 G.O. Sewer, Water, Street improvement Bond 1982 5,500 Bonds of Other Government On its - H.R.A. Building Bond 249,000 TOTAL $2,120,835 The City Clerk is hereby instructed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the County Auditor of Hennepin County, Minnesota. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota at a special meeting held December 1, 1992. ATTEST:Barbara A. Peterson, Mayor Dorothy m. Hallxn, Cxry uierk 112492.5 A RBSOLOTION TO ADOPT THB 1993 BODGET o' BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Otono# County of Hennepin# Minnesota that the 1993 General Fund budget is determined to be as follows: ESTIMATED REVENUES Taxes - General _ Special Levy City Assessments - Tax Abatements Licenses and Permits Intergovernmental Charges for Services Fines and Forfeits Interest Income Miscellaneous Transfers From Other Funds TOTAL $1,775,915 5,350 18,970 104,257 207,900 804,350 61,000 35,000 19,400 100,430 S3,132,^T2 APPROPRIATED EXPENDITURES General Government Public Safety Street Maintenance Parks and Recreation Recycling Program Engineering - Unallocated Reimbursable Expenditures Special Projects and Contingency Transfers To Other Funds TOTAL $ 655,935 1,664,695 489,175 53,396 91,460 4,130 20,489 88,392 64,900 ?rrnT757T Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota at a special meeting held December 1, 1992* ATTEST:Barbara A. Peterson, Mayor lorotny 112492.4 111792.4 GENERAL FOND EXPENDITURES 1992 BODGBT VS. 1993 PROPOSED ^ r General Fund Exp. Contingency 1992 3,024,890 1993 3,072,572 50,000 $ Increase 47,682 50,000 U % Increase 1.58 j I". r-.4V M i-. 81392.2(96)CITY OF ORONOGENERAL FUND REVENUES BY SOURCESOURCE 1992 1993 INCREASE(DECREASE) JjLnat9¥- , « TAXES 1,656,681 1,800,235 143,554 8.7t PENALITIES ( INTEREST 9,999 0 (9,999)(100.0) LICENSES t PERMITS 115,000 104,257 (10,743)(9.3) INTERGOVBRNMENTAL 185,600 207,900 22,300 12.0 SERVICE CHARGES 791,960 804,350 12,390 1.6 FINES A FORFEITS 76,000 61,000 (15,000)(19.7) INTEREST 46,500 35,000 (11,500)(24.7) MISCELLANEOUS 19,700 19,400 (300)(1.5) TRANSFERS IN 123,450 100,430 (23,020)18.6 TOTAL REVENUE 3,024,890 3,132,572 107,682 3.6% -7 -7 xi 4 i J 1 ■''f. X X 4- • - ^Sc RBVENOB CITY OF ORONO GENERAL FOND SOORCES BT PERCENTAGE Cl} 1992 1993 Taxes 54.8%57.5% Penalties fc Interest .3%- - Licenses ft Permits 3.8%3.3% Intergovernmental 6.1%6.6% Service Charges 26.2%25.7% Fines & Forfeits 2.5%2.0% Interest 1.5%1.1% Ki&celIansous .7%.6% Transfers In 4.1%3.2% TOTAL REVEN'IE 100.0%100.0% I 11 f.:'- tK ►. ' 81392.2(96)TAX LBVIB8 1992 ACTUAL V8. 1993 PR0P08BD 1992 1993 $ Increase (Decrease) % Increase (Decrease) General Fund 1,656,681 1,750,235 93,554 5.6 Cent1n9ency - -50,000 50,000 - - Total General Fund 1,656,681 1,800,235 143,554 8.6 Sever and Water Bond Debt 72,300 71,600 (700)(l.F) Building Bond - HRA 232,400 249,000 16,600 7.1 Total Tax Levy 1,961,381 2,120,835 159,454 8.1 f C5 o s? rj* A'':s» ^ C' ^ *i /j ? l. tr.: f ■ r"' ' I: fc'" ■« If « M' ■ Bat. Market Val;»e Tat Capacity (Net) Tai Capacity Rate Net Taa Bat. Market Value Ta* Capacity (Net) Tax Capacity Rate Net Tax Increaae Ant Increaae % CITY or ORONO BrPECT OP BUDGBT ON HOMES 1992 $100,000 $ 1,280 14.233% $ 182.18 1993 $100,00e $ 1,280 15.596% $ 199.63 $ 17.45 9.6% $200,000 $ 3,705 14.233% $ 527.33 $200,000 $ 3,280 15.596% $ 511.55 $ (15.78) (3.0)% V ,1 ’ 91392.2(96) $300,000 $ 6,205 14.233% $ 883.16 $300,000 $ 5,280 15.596% $ 823.47 $ (59.69) (6.8)% U2492.2CITY OP ORONO TAX CAPACITY COMPARISON Real Property Personal Property Fiscal Disparity Contribution Collbctible 1992 Collectible 1993 Increase (Decrease) % $12,922,819 $11,591,120 $(1,331,699)(10.3%) 195,919 182,211 (13,708)(7.0) (306,699)(365,146)(58,447)(19.1) $12,812,039 $11,408,185 $(1,403,854)(10.6)% © O^ ^ o # "* ’ ^ $ / r \ m i 1 di *3 •If' *'" 112492.1 LOMEST TAX CAPACITY RATES PROPERTY TAXES PAYABLE 1992 METROPOLITAN CITIES OVER 2r000 POPULATION ^ >391 ’’oxoNa RANK CITY TAX CAPACITY RATE 1 North Oaks 7.430% 2 Ham Lake 12.175% 3 East Bethel 12.307% 4 Edina 13.480% 5 Arden Hills 13.482% 6 Vadnais Heights 13.545% 7 North St. Paul 13.730% 8 Orono 14.233% 9 Deephaven 14.346% 10 Chaska 15.044% * Avvrag* rats all Metro cities over 2^000 population 20.906% * There are 94 Metro cities over 2»000 population , ..V. -.i,--.. . .'I-- : iUl\m\r.1I1T1iliT;iniili m\r.IVI nr*i I II \m\h tit r//rmiidmn nriutablY ctaljM#**ty tax syatain: Bittean's ability to payaid to citizons most in Cifcuit ,, a p$rcent of iooom f9 foMy> LMLOATAX COMMITTEEComparison of PROPERTY TAXES as a % of incomeEXHIBIT A Metro Cities Sample Outstate Cities . : ....... 4 PROPERTY TAX COMPARISONS FORLAKEIMETRO CITIESResidents wfAnnual Income of $10,000 $ 19,999 I % of Income j Lake/Metro Cities it of FilersMound Excelsior Wayzata Shorewood Orono n verage Net Property Tax Net Tax % of Gross Income Deephaven Minnetonka Beach Greenwood 6.47% 1419 9.48 1564 10.48 1626 10.41 1734 11.45 19’5 12.26 17.69 16.87 The above are average %'s -- some Homeownor's pay 15%, 30%, 40%, of income, and more. State Average = 1.3% - 2% of income liTof Average Net Tax Net Tax % of Gross Out-state #of Average Net TaxFilersIncomeCitiesFilers$ Excelsior 1 81 1200 3.45 Shorewood 1 163 1708 4.89 Wayzata I 84 1788 5.19 Orono 1 200 1853 5.29 Daaphaven I 128 2131 6.10 Greenwood I 18 2339 6.68^ Out-StateCities i^ofFilers AverageNetPropertyTax Net Tax %of Gross IncomeMadison31336.60% Grand Rapids 192 413 .70 Ely 36 412 .71 1 Benson 45 421 .73 Bemidji 138 594 1.01 Alexandria 101 673 1.13 Detroit Lakes 109 778 1.30 Rochester 3357 939 1.57 1 AverageMet#of PropertyFilersTax VOSS PROPERTY TAX OATA Residents wjAnnual Income of $40,000-$49,999Out-Statevs.Metro Cities #ofFilers Estimated Total Tax Avg Parcel Estimated Aid Pd by State Average Net Tax Pd byHomeowner % Estimated Total Tax Pd by Homeowner(rest pd by State) IMt Iron 112 $1218 $980 $238 19.50%Two Harbors 92 1680 1248 331 19.80Virginia2411762138637621.40 Ely 66 1901 1514 387 20.40 Duluth 2185 1998 1398 599 30.00 St Louis Pk 1721 1273 279 994 78.10 Maple Plain 81 1556 452 1104 70.90 Excelsior 59 2111 676 1435 68.00 Plymouth 1456 1984 444 1539 77.60 Edina 1321 2237 m * 308 1928 86.20 The above are averaee income, and more. State Average = 1.8% • 2% of income B LJ ■4 B i ^ fm ^'42 £,C A '?=t v' . L. • * <. * . Facsimile Cover Sheet To: Company: Phone: Fax: From: Company: Phone: Fax: Mr. Ron Moorse City of Orono 473-0510 Samuel Rettinger 473-6954 473-6204 Date: 11/27/92 Pages including this cover page: 1 Comments: Ron.. Tuesday Dec. 15th we are planning a "little" Informal going -away party for Betsy Swartwood. I would like to Invite Orono's council and department head to our gathering. I'll be Inviting some statewide elected olYlclala so we can get a little lobbying In also. We will meet at Billy's Lighthouse approx. 9pm after our council meeting. Please mention this to you council Sheet Moorse 0 ettinger we ere planning a "little' Swaitwood. I would like to jt head to our gathering, rii nelale eo we can get a little LIghthouee approx. 9pm won thie to you council u - BOAm MEMBERS Davtd H. Cochran. Chair Gr*>enwood Tom Penn. Vice Chair Tonka Bay C^ougias E Batxock. Secretary Spring Park Scott Cartson. Treasurer Minnetnsta Mike Bkx>m Minnetonka Beach Albert (Bert) Foster Deephaven James N. Grathwoi Excelsior JoEllen L. Hurr Orono William A. Johnstone Minnetonka Duane Markus Wayzata George C. Owen Victoria Robert Rascop Shorewood Tom Reese Mound Robert E Slocum Woodland LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DtS;;WICT900 EAST WAYZA'A BOULEVARD SUITE ^60 • WAYZATA MI^^4ESOTA 55391 • TELEPHfiNE ^1^473-T033EUGENE R. STROMMEN EXECUTIVE pIRECTORNovember 23, 1992 Ron Moorse, Adminlstraitor . City of Orono P 0 Box 66 Crystal Bay MN 55323 Dear Ron: The officers and directors of your Lake Minnetonka Conserva~ tion Distict thank its member municipalities for supporting the financial investment required to provide for a more com­ prehensive Lake Minnetonka management program. The 1993 administrative levy represents the lowest in recent years. Tliis came about as a result of projected increases in license fees and a partial draw on reserve funds. As you are aware from LMCD notices in October, a challenge by multiple dock licensees on the projected increase resulted in a reconsideration of those fees for 1993. The multiple dock license fees subsequently were reduced from $12/water storage unit, the 1992 license fee, to $10/water storage unit for 1993. The fee had been budgeted to increase to $15/water storage unit. A cost analysis is being cond*icted during' 1993 to validate the license fee levels. We will keep the cities informed of the outcome. This letter is your statement for each municipality's share of the 1993 budget as transmitted June 25, 1992. Levy pay­ ments are due and payable January 1, 1993. The levy summary is attached detailing the amounts. The LMCD Boar^i and its administrative staff respect the role of each municipality as a partner in LMCD. We also pledge to fulfill the District's financial operations in ^ most efficient and responsible manner. Thank you for providing the 1993 lake management program financial resources. Sincerely, LAKE MJNNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT Eugene R. Strommen Executive Director enc: LMCD Adopted 1993 Budget, Page 3 . A. Ir •A; # LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT ADOPTED 1993 LMCI» BUDGET, P. 3