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October 22,2019 Page 2 of 7 <br /> • Planning Commission Minutes from September 17,2019. <br /> Special Order of <br /> Special Order of Business Business <br /> 1. School District 621 Presentation on Special Levy <br /> Diane Glesheen,resident ofNew Brighton and member of Mounds View School Board,introduced herself <br /> to the Council. She provided the Council with a presentation on the upcoming Special Levy. It was <br /> explained the State has reduced its funding which has left the district with a deficit. The school district was <br /> proposing a combined levy of existing funds plus an increase that will cover the districts needs for the next ten <br /> years. Social and emotional support were concerns and the district was committed to enhancing <br /> programming while also increasing support positions. It was noted the district was also committed to creating <br /> career pathways in order to prepare students for high-demand,high-wage careers. The goals of the district <br /> were further reviewed with the Council and Ms.Glesheen encouraged the community to support the <br /> upcoming levy. <br /> John Wand,Assistant Superintendent for the Mounds View School District,introduced himself to the <br /> Council. <br /> Mayor Johnson indicated she was concerned with the lack of publicity about the upcoming election and <br /> questioned how the school district was getting the word out. Ms.Glesheen reported the school district was <br /> working to educate parents and staff by attending City Council meetings and visiting with each school. She <br /> explained a parent group has also been providing information to parents of students at Back to School nights. <br /> Mayor Johnson stated a$28 per month increase was a really big number,especially for a bond that was just <br /> approved two years ago. She indicated she was concerned with the backlash the City would receive when <br /> residents review their property tax statements. Ms.Glesheen encouraged residents to visit the Done for a <br /> Decade webpage and to use the property tax calculator to see more accurately how their property taxes will be <br /> impacted by the proposed combined levy. <br /> Councilmember Allen requested further information regarding the inflationary portion of the levy.Mr.Ward <br /> commented on the time value of money and how an inflationary increase was included in the proposed levy, <br /> noting this had not been done in the past. <br /> Councilmember Allen reported the State has not been giving school districts inflationary increases for the past <br /> 10 years and if a district wants to have the correct resources to educate its children it has to come from <br /> somewhere. <br /> Councilmember Burg explained she had received and read through the mailer from the school district She <br /> believed the information included in the mailer was extremely clear. She thanked the school district <br /> representatives for the thorough presentation. <br /> Mayor Johnson requested comment from staff regarding how TIF dollars follow students into school districts. <br /> City Manager Lotter described how the TIF dollars from the Midtown Village would impact the school <br /> district and its students. It was noted this development would bring$100 million into the City,County and <br /> school district He commented further on how the New Brighton Exchange has positively increased the <br /> City's tax base. <br /> Councilmember Allen encouraged residents to speak to the Governor and their congressman to discuss how <br /> woefully underfunded schools are when it comes to special education. <br /> Mayor Johnson encouraged all New Brighton residents to get out and vote on Tuesday,November 5th. <br /> Consent Agenda <br /> Consent Agenda 1.PayofEFT:.:19-8821, <br /> I. Consider Approval of Payments of Electronic Funds Transfer(EFT)8819-8821,ACH ACH Pay 8800-8844,& <br /> pp ym Vouches 157838-157889. <br /> Payments 8800-8844,&Vouchers 157838-157889 for atotal of$1,467,415.40. <br /> 2.Res.2929 Score <br /> 2. Consider Resolution to Apply for 2020 Score Grant Funds and Establishment of Grant <br /> Fundscyl.andr.EChg. <br /> st. <br /> 2the 2020 Recycling Service Charge. <br />
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