Comments on: Burnsville PAC Loss Estimate as of Q3: $834,000! http://www.lazylightning.org/burnsville-pac-loss-estimate-as-of-q3-834000 Lazy Lightning: The South Metro News Source Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:47:52 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Kautz’s Truthiness: BPAC Not Meant to Make Money | Bill Roehl http://www.lazylightning.org/burnsville-pac-loss-estimate-as-of-q3-834000#comment-45479 Kautz’s Truthiness: BPAC Not Meant to Make Money | Bill Roehl Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:32:13 +0000 http://www.lazylightning.org/?p=4445#comment-45479 [...] it would begin to turn itself around and end up not losing money year after year–you know, like the ~$835,000 they actually did lose in 2009 alone: The goal is to operate the center so that operating revenue is sufficient to cover [...] [...] it would begin to turn itself around and end up not losing money year after year–you know, like the ~$835,000 they actually did lose in 2009 alone: The goal is to operate the center so that operating revenue is sufficient to cover [...]

]]> By: Kautz Lies to US Conference of Mayors About PAC | Bill Roehl http://www.lazylightning.org/burnsville-pac-loss-estimate-as-of-q3-834000#comment-43740 Kautz Lies to US Conference of Mayors About PAC | Bill Roehl Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:09:42 +0000 http://www.lazylightning.org/?p=4445#comment-43740 [...] As you can see from the video clip from the event, Mayor Kautz claims that she is so proud of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center which has brought so much value to her city. You know, to the tune of at least -$834,000. [...] [...] As you can see from the video clip from the event, Mayor Kautz claims that she is so proud of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center which has brought so much value to her city. You know, to the tune of at least -$834,000. [...]

]]> By: Bill http://www.lazylightning.org/burnsville-pac-loss-estimate-as-of-q3-834000#comment-38424 Bill Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:27:23 +0000 http://www.lazylightning.org/?p=4445#comment-38424 During the meeting they were presenting a PowerPoint presentation of the 2010 budget work. It was extremely difficult to see (blurry) using the web stream so I searched online for it and couldn't locate it. Thankfully Burnsville's City Clerk was able to procure a PDF copy for me which you can now view here: http://www.lazylightning.org/documents/bv2010budgetppt.pdf In my opinion the most interesting slides are on page 9 (where taxpayer's dollars go) and on page 16 (what's driving need for future, higher, taxes) ---- From page 9: 6% to special districts (Mosquito Control District, Met Council, Transit District , Dakota County CDA, Burnsville EDA, and for some property a Watershed District tax.) 22% to the school district (which in fact should be partly covered by your city taxes since they use the same facilities to hide some of the taxation) 30% to the county (why is the Dakota County CDA not included there?) 42% to Burnsville ---- From page 16: 1. Replacement of the refrigeration system at the Ice Center Acquisition of equipment, vehicles, and improvements to facilities (e.g., Fire Station I, City Hall roof) 2. Basic annual capital improvements at city parks (to maintain what we already have) 3. Economic development initiatives (temporary funding source is EDA fund balance – permanent funding source is needed) 4. <b>Performing Arts Center operations and debt</b> ---- It's actually a very well done presentation and one that all Burnsville residents should pay close attention to. During the meeting they were presenting a PowerPoint presentation of the 2010 budget work. It was extremely difficult to see (blurry) using the web stream so I searched online for it and couldn’t locate it. Thankfully Burnsville’s City Clerk was able to procure a PDF copy for me which you can now view here: http://www.lazylightning.org/documents/bv2010budgetppt.pdf

In my opinion the most interesting slides are on page 9 (where taxpayer’s dollars go) and on page 16 (what’s driving need for future, higher, taxes)

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From page 9:

6% to special districts (Mosquito Control District, Met Council, Transit District , Dakota County CDA, Burnsville EDA, and for some property a Watershed District tax.)

22% to the school district (which in fact should be partly covered by your city taxes since they use the same facilities to hide some of the taxation)

30% to the county (why is the Dakota County CDA not included there?)

42% to Burnsville

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From page 16:

1. Replacement of the refrigeration system at the Ice Center Acquisition of equipment, vehicles, and improvements to facilities (e.g., Fire Station I, City Hall roof)

2. Basic annual capital improvements at city parks (to maintain what we already have)

3. Economic development initiatives (temporary funding source is EDA fund balance – permanent funding source is needed)

4. Performing Arts Center operations and debt

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It’s actually a very well done presentation and one that all Burnsville residents should pay close attention to.

]]> By: Chad http://www.lazylightning.org/burnsville-pac-loss-estimate-as-of-q3-834000#comment-38396 Chad Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:30:51 +0000 http://www.lazylightning.org/?p=4445#comment-38396 Didnt the city already change zoning and/or sell off land along the east side of the cemetary to allow some sort of a storage facility? Didnt the city already change zoning and/or sell off land along the east side of the cemetary to allow some sort of a storage facility?

]]> By: Bill http://www.lazylightning.org/burnsville-pac-loss-estimate-as-of-q3-834000#comment-38388 Bill Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:03:33 +0000 http://www.lazylightning.org/?p=4445#comment-38388 TDevils, Will: Yes, it would appear that Will is correct. If the cemetery in question is selling its land off to that stupid doggie day care, it would be in violation of <a href="https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=307.06&year=2009" rel="nofollow">Minnesota State statue 307.06</a>. That said, it's not up to the Burnsville City Council to enforce those statutes but they should have immediately notified the county and State Attorney General's office of this land issue: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=307.082&year=2009 <blockquote> Subd. 2.Action. A person or entity listed in subdivision 1 may maintain a civil action seeking a temporary or permanent injunction, damages, or other appropriate relief against a person who is alleged to have committed a violation of section 307.08, subdivision 2. The action must be brought within two years after the alleged violation is discovered and reported to the state archaeologist or the Indian affairs council. The action must be filed in either the district court of the county in which the subject burial ground is located or in which the defendant resides.</blockquote> So, go for it. Report them now that you know that it's not right but to me, it should be up to the landowners involved with the cemetery to make those decisions *shrug*. TDevils, Will:

Yes, it would appear that Will is correct. If the cemetery in question is selling its land off to that stupid doggie day care, it would be in violation of Minnesota State statue 307.06.

That said, it’s not up to the Burnsville City Council to enforce those statutes but they should have immediately notified the county and State Attorney General’s office of this land issue: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=307.082&year=2009

Subd. 2.Action.

A person or entity listed in subdivision 1 may maintain a civil action seeking a temporary or permanent injunction, damages, or other appropriate relief against a person who is alleged to have committed a violation of section 307.08, subdivision 2. The action must be brought within two years after the alleged violation is discovered and reported to the state archaeologist or the Indian affairs council. The action must be filed in either the district court of the county in which the subject burial ground is located or in which the defendant resides.

So, go for it. Report them now that you know that it’s not right but to me, it should be up to the landowners involved with the cemetery to make those decisions *shrug*.

]]> By: TDevils http://www.lazylightning.org/burnsville-pac-loss-estimate-as-of-q3-834000#comment-38384 TDevils Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:48:11 +0000 http://www.lazylightning.org/?p=4445#comment-38384 Bill, What is with this cemetery thing that Will brought up? Perhaps LL needs to do a little more investigative reporting? We can not have cemeteries being sold off illegally. It's a seperate issue than the usually Burnsville bs but one worth looking into. Bill,
What is with this cemetery thing that Will brought up? Perhaps LL needs to do a little more investigative reporting? We can not have cemeteries being sold off illegally. It’s a seperate issue than the usually Burnsville bs but one worth looking into.

]]> By: Whit o' wit http://www.lazylightning.org/burnsville-pac-loss-estimate-as-of-q3-834000#comment-38317 Whit o' wit Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:24:47 +0000 http://www.lazylightning.org/?p=4445#comment-38317 I love the "blame the state" game regarding the Market Value Homestead Credit — what Kautz describes as an "unfunded mandate," has "hurt the city's bottom line", per the PIPress quote. First, this is only $1M/yr for two years (I know $1M is still a lot, but this $1M is the least of our problems); Second, this is the same credit she hyped up at a recent council meeting to show that citizens property taxes are going down by $25/yr, as if it were her doing; Third, a city should NEVER count on state funds such as LGA, and should be able to operate/balance its books without depending on these state funds; Fourth, the PAC debt and its operating losses are going to result in increased property taxes, and continuing to say it wont will not make her wish come true. Mayor Kautz, please just admit it already, get your head out of the sand, stop spinning the story, and figure out what you are going to DO about it. P.S. Denial and inaction have not worked, so please try something else. I love the “blame the state” game regarding the Market Value Homestead Credit — what Kautz describes as an “unfunded mandate,” has “hurt the city’s bottom line”, per the PIPress quote. First, this is only $1M/yr for two years (I know $1M is still a lot, but this $1M is the least of our problems); Second, this is the same credit she hyped up at a recent council meeting to show that citizens property taxes are going down by $25/yr, as if it were her doing; Third, a city should NEVER count on state funds such as LGA, and should be able to operate/balance its books without depending on these state funds; Fourth, the PAC debt and its operating losses are going to result in increased property taxes, and continuing to say it wont will not make her wish come true. Mayor Kautz, please just admit it already, get your head out of the sand, stop spinning the story, and figure out what you are going to DO about it.

P.S. Denial and inaction have not worked, so please try something else.

]]> By: Chad http://www.lazylightning.org/burnsville-pac-loss-estimate-as-of-q3-834000#comment-38311 Chad Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:36:22 +0000 http://www.lazylightning.org/?p=4445#comment-38311 Thats a pretty forgiving article from ThisWeek. Thats a pretty forgiving article from ThisWeek.

]]> By: Bill http://www.lazylightning.org/burnsville-pac-loss-estimate-as-of-q3-834000#comment-38299 Bill Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:57:00 +0000 http://www.lazylightning.org/?p=4445#comment-38299 More from Thisweek: http://www.thisweeklive.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13327&Itemid=2 <blockquote>Tammy Omdal, deputy city manager and chief financial officer, said the debt payment accounts for about half of the estimated 8.4 percent increase.</blockquote> I wonder when that webpage of the Queen's will come down. More from Thisweek: http://www.thisweeklive.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13327&Itemid=2

Tammy Omdal, deputy city manager and chief financial officer, said the debt payment accounts for about half of the estimated 8.4 percent increase.

I wonder when that webpage of the Queen’s will come down.

]]> By: Bill http://www.lazylightning.org/burnsville-pac-loss-estimate-as-of-q3-834000#comment-38290 Bill Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:07:24 +0000 http://www.lazylightning.org/?p=4445#comment-38290 The mayor and Gustafson are definitely criminals. Sherry is way too fucking stupid to be a criminal in public office and Charlie, well, he's just Charlie. I don't have much of an opinion about Kealey but I'd guess he's at least partway on the good side of the fence. I am really waiting for the mayor to take down her website statements about not raising taxes to pay for the PAC, being that she's out and out lying. But no worries folks, I have a screenshot of it immortalized here for all time: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bill_roehl/4098818608/sizes/o/ The mayor and Gustafson are definitely criminals. Sherry is way too fucking stupid to be a criminal in public office and Charlie, well, he’s just Charlie. I don’t have much of an opinion about Kealey but I’d guess he’s at least partway on the good side of the fence.

I am really waiting for the mayor to take down her website statements about not raising taxes to pay for the PAC, being that she’s out and out lying. But no worries folks, I have a screenshot of it immortalized here for all time: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bill_roehl/4098818608/sizes/o/

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