City Council Minutes 11-12-1996 SpecialMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 12, 1996 - 6 p.m.
Members Present: Brad Fyle, Shirley Anderson, Clint Herbst, Brian Stumpf, Tom
Perrault
Members Absent: None
City Administrator Rick Wolfsteller reported that the County Assessor has finalized
the market values and tax capacity values for establishing the 1997 tax capacity
rate. The city value has increased to $16,071,798. The tax capacity value based on
our proposed tax levy of $3,059,880 would amount to a 2.8% increase over the 1996
tax capacity rate, which is lower than the 3% increase that the Council had
projected during its initial budget review.
Brad Fyle suggested that a portion of the funds earmarked for various projects be
applied to paying the City back for the acquisition of the Kruse property, which was
necessary for the wastewater treatment plant project. By consensus, the Council
agreed to reduce amounts earmarked for three projects, including the Chelsea Road
realignment, County Road 118 interchange, and future city hall expansion. The
total amount shifted to pay for the Kruse property amounted to $175,450.
Discussion shifted to finalizing funding of a portion of the Monticello Community
Partners (MCP) budget. Brad Fyle indicated that it was his view that the MCP is
an excellent organization but felt that the MCP should remain a citizen
organization without great city involvement. He suggested a funding amount of up
to $15,000. Brian Stumpf indicated that he would be willing to support matching
funds up to $35,000. The City should stand behind this organization in its efforts
to improve the community. By consensus, the City Council agreed to establish the
city contribution at $35,000. Bob Bowen, Chairman of the MCP, expressed his
thanks to the City Council for the willingness to provide matching funds up to
$35,000.
It was the consensus of Council that payment to the MCP would be made in two
equal installments in January and in June of 1997. The matching fund amount
would be based on funds pledged through contributions of inkind services and
funds through December 31, 1996.
There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned.
Jeff O' eill
Assistant Administrator