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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/14/1989CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 14, 1989 Minutes of the special meeting and public hearing on the 1990 budget and property tax levy for the City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held December 14th, 1989, at 8:00 o'clock p.m. at Apple Valley City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Branning; Councilmembers Goodwin, Holton, Humphrey and Savanick. ABSENT: None. City staff members present were: City Administrator Melena, City Clerk Mueller, City Attorney Sheldon, Finance Director Ballenger, Public Works Director Gretz, Park & Recreation Director Johnson, City Planner Kelley, Assistant Administrator Lawell, Police Chief Rivers and Community Development Director Welsch. Mayor Branning called the public hearing to order at 8:05 p.m. He stated the purpose of the meeting is to conduct a hearing on the City's 1990 budget in accordance with state law. He noted that notice of the hearing was published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune on December 7, 1989, as required. Mr. Melena said the 1990 budget shows total revenues of $16,888,860 and expenditures of $16,894,785. Mr. Ballenger reviewed a breakdown of funds within the total budget of which the General Fund comprises 53 percent. Property taxes comprise 36.3 percent of the total revenue and 68.2 percent of the General Fund revenue. Growth in the City's total valuation was about 12 percent and had there not been legislation shifting state aids, the City's portion of the property tax bill would have decreased. The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience had any questions. Al Schackman. 228 Walnut Lane, asked if the Golf Fund received revenue from the General Fund? Mr. Ballenger said no, it is actually a revenue producer as is the Liquor Fund. Mr. Melena said the golf course bonds will be paid off in 1992 and we will have to look at what to do with the revenue and what should be done on needed improvements. Councilmember Savanick noted that revenues from the course have improved over the last few years. Mayor Branning said it has reached 45,000 round of play now. Mr. Schackman said he agrees, philosophically, that the course should be a revenue generator rather than operating on a break-even basis. In addition, he would like to see a club-type of dining facility there. Mike Boucher, 13345 Foliage Avenue, asked how Apple Valley's expenditures compare to what other cities spend? Mr. Ballenger said, based on State Auditor reports, Apple Valley compares closely to other cities and, in many areas, its spending is more efficient. Councilmember Goodwin said an example is that Burnsville has a fulltime Fire Department while Apple Valley's is volunteer; greatly reducing the cost. The City does not have many large revenue producers like apartments, commercial and industrial property so most of the tax burden falls on homeowners. Jim Luzum, 791 Newell Circle, said he would be interested to see a comparison of the change in taxes on an average home from 1987 to 1989. He asked if there is any way to estimate what the increase will be for commercial property? Mr. Ballenger CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 14, 1989 Page 2 said he doesn't have that comparison and, based on the classification percentages, it is expected that taxes on homes of $70,000 would be the same and those of greater value and commercial property might have a slight decrease. Mr. Melena reviewed information prepared showing estimated taxes, but cautioned that these are estimates only because the revised tax capacity information has not been completed by the County. Jim Siegle, Property Manager of Apple Valley Office Centre, said he is also interested in what property taxes will be on commercial property. Mr. Melena said the classification percentages can be used to determine tax capacity on a particular property, but until all the information is compiled, they can only be estimated. Mr. Ballenger noted that commercial property also needs to factor in a fiscal disparities calculation. Mr. Boucher asked what portion of School District 196s valuation is the City? Mr. Melena said the City does not have that information, but if we can get the School District's total, we can make the comparison. Mr. Luzum asked how close the actual 1989 numbers are to the 1989 budget? Mr. Ballenger said the year is not finished, but the estimate is we should be about $200,000 under. In 1988, expenditures were $5,000 under budget. The Mayor asked for further comments or questions. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 9:05 p.m. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1989-273 approving the 1989 tax levy collectible in 1990, consisting of $6,201,668 for general purposes and $1,319,547 for debt purposes, totaling $7,521,215. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1989-273 1989 TAX LEVY RES. 1989-274 1990 BUDGET MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1989- 274 approving the 1990 City Budget, with total revenues of $16,888,860 and total expenditures of $16,894,785, for all funds. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m.