The Luverne City Council had its Truth in Taxation hearing Tuesday where Administrator Greg LaFond highlighted key points of the 2004 budget.The governmental budget in 2004 is $3,659,039, which is $106,029 more than last year.The city also had $254,000 reduction in state aids.The tax levy for 2004 is $718,031, which is $183,213 more than last year.The 2004 levy is almost equal to the levy in 2001.LaFond said, "Despite funding reductions, our tax levy has not increased dramatically over the years."He also calculated the property tax costs for an average homeowner in the city, with a $71,900 home. Luverne’s portion of the tax bill would increase from $153.70 to $207.40 in 2004, or a monthly cost of $17.28 for city services."That’s less than your cable television bill in most homes," LaFond said.In other business,the council:
Passed an ordinance authorizing the sale of Veterans Addition Lots 2 and 3 of Block 1 in the Veterans Addition to Sioux Valley The Council also approved of the final plat for the facility, which was previously approved by the Planning Commission.
Was told by Administrator Greg LaFond that for six consecutive years, city employees have gone without any time lost on the job due to accidents at work.
Approved the snowmobile trail permit for SnoMasters for the 2003-04 winter season. Maps of county trails are available at some local gas stations and the Howling Dog.
Learned that Sioux Valley Hospital will get back to the city sometime next week, after the city’s comments on its first Pool and Fitness Center management contract proposal.
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