RES 2007-33 - 00014343RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 33
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A 2007 SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION TO
CONSIDER THE OMNIBUS TAX BILL
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature, in its 2007 regular session, passed the 2007 Omnibus
Tax Bill (House File No. 2268); and
WHEREAS, the Omnibus Tax Bill contained provisions, including:
- Homestead property tax refunds;
- Increases in local government aid, which would benefit cities, counties and townships;
- Veterans' benefits;
- Higher education tuition deductions;
- Incentives for farm and business expansion; and
- Legislation permitting a transit - oriented tax increment financing district that would allow
the funding of Fridley's Northstar Commuter Rail station.
WHEREAS, the regular legislative session of the 2007 Legislature has now ended; and
WHEREAS, the Omnibus Tax Bill was vetoed by Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty on
May 30, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the Governor has indicated support for tax levy limits which constrict the ability of
municipalities to generate revenue for municipal services; and
WHEREAS, enactment of the Omnibus Tax Bill would be a great benefit for the taxpayers of
Minnesota, especially property taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, a special legislative session, if convened, would permit further discussion and
possible enactment of the Omnibus Tax Bill;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fridley requests
that the Governor of the State of Minnesota, Tim Pawlenty, convene a special legislative session
without delay to enact the 2007 Omnibus Tax Bill.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Fridley urges the Governor
and State Legislature to not impose limits on municipal tax levies.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
25TH DAY OF JUNE, 2007.
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SCO J. UND — MAYOR
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN — VITY CLERK