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I I I Council Meeting Minutes October 25, '1994 Page 9 Council Business. continued Marjorie Meyer, 250 Windsor Lane, asked if the utility fund would reduce property taxes. Benke said the fund is an alternative taxing district and will finance anticipated projects with either general tax levy or utility funds. A project would be paid by either increased property taxes or an utility fund. The utility fee would be applied on the quarterly statement with water and sewer charges. Meyer asked if churches pay a tax for stormwater improvements. Benke said churches pay the initial building of a storm sewer, but do not contribute to property taxes. Under the utility fund, churches would pay for maintenance. Fulton confirmed that churches pay fees for water and sewer usage. Benke requested the issue be deferred to the November 7 Council Meeting, and encouraged residents to contact staff of concerns. He feels this proposal has merit, but resident feedback is helpful. Olson noted the cost of the recent mailing was $1,500. Gunderman would not be in favor of spending $1,500 for a mailing which will not arrive before the next meeting. Benke said the New Brighton Bulletin and ~ newspapers could highlight the upcoming item on their front pages. Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Samuelson, to DEFER CONSIDERATION OF THE STORMWATER UTILITY FUND TO THE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7,1994, COUNCIL MEETING. 3 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Announcements and Updates Fulton attended the groundbreaking for Medical Devices. The grand opening of the Remmelle building will be October 29. Adjournment Motion by Samuelson, seconded by Benke, to ADJOURN THE MEETING. 3 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. -, ./ -.'. ./ 1..--.-".;7-... .... ""." ..' ..' .1. . ..' " /' /,-- ,/ - . //. R~~:;2~~~~~a~/v; z~_ AITEST: .~~ Margaret A. Egan, ~ity Clerk Council Business Stormwater Utility Plan Report 94-253 Announcements and Updates Medical Devices Remmelle Adjournment