I haven't reached any conclusions yet, but I hope there's a little more chatter about the council's recent budget framework.
A couple of things I'm wrestling with: 1. Is it appropriate for the council to cut the Park and Library boards' local government aids (which the council apparently controls), checkmating those two "independent" boards' ability to set their own tax levy? I understand this is to enforce the 8% levy cap. But, is the council undermining the spirit of these boards' independence? Should the council merely police itself? 2. Is it fair to fold the library boards' referendum money within the levy cap? The library board received specific voter approval for that money - shouldn't it be counted on top of whatever cap is set? I mean, maybe it means lowering the 8% limit to 7%, or keeping the 8% plus the referendum money. Comments from all appreciated. David Brauer King Field _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
