#224 03-01-71 Object Eliminate Homestead ExemptionResolution No. 224 March 1, 1971
Member Paulson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION OBJECTING TO THE ELIMINATION
OF THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FROM THE
PROPERTY TAX LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Golden Valley has read with
interest a proposal by the Hennepin County League of Municipalities regard-
ing property tax, and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Golden Valley understands that
this proposal includes the elimination of all classifications of property,
including that of homestead, and
WHEREAS, it is the considered opinion of the Village Council of the Village
of Golden Valley that the elimination of the homestead exemption will shift
further taxes onto the already over -burdened homeowner,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Council of the Village of
Golden Valley goes on record as being opposed to the elimination of the
homestead classification of the State of Minnesota property tax Statutes,
and further, that the Village Manager submit copies of this resolution to
our Senator and Representative of the State Legislature, to the Hennepin
County League of Municipalities, to the Metropolitan Section of the
Minnesota League of Municipalities, and to all City or Village Councils
in Hennepin County.
Mayor
Attest:
Village Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Stockman, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Stockman, Teresi, and Ulstad; and
the following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was
declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature
attested by the Village Clerk.
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