I suggest this entire proposed $20 million NRP referendum is totally
premature. Referendum authors, city and county officials do not even know
the full implications of recent state tax legislation and it's impact on
various city/county budgets at this point in time. The net effect of these
state tax changes on city budgets and on our local property tax structure is
also unknown at this time. Until full impacts and implications are
assessed, this referendum proposal is best described as irresponsible.
Michael Hohmann
13th ward
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of
> Sheila Delaney
> Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2001 5:22 PM
> Subject: [Mpls] [Fwd: NRP funding - we need your help!]
>
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>
> Dear River Gorge Committee,
>
> Last week we had $50,000 in the bank and over $100,000 committed to
> new projects. Today all of this is at risk because of the new
> Omnibus Tax Bill passed by the legislature on Friday. In fact all
> NRP funding, including $58 million remaining for phase one has been
> taken from the capable hands of Minneapolis residents.
> Unfortunately, it is not clear that the City is willing or able to
> try and salvage this program that is so important to our
> neighborhoods.
>
> Please help us put a referendum on the ballot in November to save NRP!!!
>
> The catch is, we need 8,700 signatures by Wednesday, July 11th.
> People all over the city are getting involved, but we need your help
> too!
>
> Call me if you want a copy of the petition (612/724-2031) and take it
> to a public place or event in the next few days...every little bit
> helps! I will leave petitions on my front porch tomorrow - 4006 41st
> Ave. S. Feel free to stop by and pick some up. (Sign your name on
> the sheet provided)
>
> Petitions can also be picked up at 2116 2nd Ave. S. - tonight from
> 5-9pm and 9am-5pm on Thursday and Friday.
>
> DRAFT LANGUAGE:
>
> That the Minneapolis City Council and the Mayor shall levy a special
> property tax annually for each year beginning with calendar year 2001
> that generates $20,000,000 each year between 2001-2009 and $10,000,000
> per year thereafter to specifically fund development and implementation
> of the activities, projects and programs contained in Neighborhood
> Action Plans and for administration of the Minneapolis Neighborhood
> Revitalization Program (NRP) for the purposes for which it was
> authorized by the State of Minnesota in Chapter 604/Minnesota Laws 1990,
> as amended by Chapter 291/Minnesota Laws 1991. The estimated tax burden
> for this levy would be as follows: For a $130,000 home, the additional
> tax burden under the current tax structure would be approximately $86
> per year.
> ---------------------------------
> Irene Jones
> Outreach Director
> Friends of the Mississippi River
> 46 East Fourth Street, Suite 606
> Saint Paul MN 55101-1112
>
> Phone: 651/ 222-2193
> Fax: 651/ 222-6005
>
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