1. Sherburne County Mission: To provide the necessary services in a cost effective manner to support quality of life for Sherburne County citizens.

2. The overall county budget has decreased by approximately $2,000,000 (2.65%). However, due to declining revenues and other factors, the proposed tax statements were calculated using a 2.5% increase to the tax levy. Additional savings were found in a number of areas since that time and the budget tonight is being presented with a 2.18% increase when compared to the 2014 levy. In addition, a one time rebate was issued to the County Rail Authority resulting in an opportunity to reduce the County Rail Levy by 8% per year over 5 years. This would reduce the combined County levy increase to 1.76%. The Average countywide residential value has increased approximately 8% for taxes payable in 2015. Even had the County Levy remained constant, the average household would still have received a property tax increase due to the inflation of the housing market. At the same time, Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Family property values were flat or in many cases decreased causing the majority of these properties to see tax reductions. Tax Summary

3. Decreases to Budget/Levy Increase to County CPA Departmental staffing restructuring in several departments Investment income increased Increases to Budget/Levy Amount 2% Employee Salary Increase $350,000 GRE Payment in Lieu of Taxes Expired Health Insurance and PERA Increases Reduction in Fund Balance/Reserves reliance 4.2 FTE Positions Requested, 47% will be funded by Non-Levy Dollars (I. T., HHS, Planning & Zoning, County Attorney) Substantial changes to the 2015 Budget as compared to 2014

10. If you have questions, please proceed to the podium. The purpose of the Open Forum section of the County Board Meeting is to allow public input to be presented to the Board that does not require action by the Board; Respectful and courteous discussion is expected to encourage effective dialogue; Campaign-type presentations are not allowed; The normal time limit is five minutes per speaker. The time limit may be shortened or extended at the discretion of the Board Chair; All input or information is to be addressed to the Board of Commissioners and not to members of the audience; Speaker handouts are public information. The County may make copies of such handouts for the public if needed; The County Board Chair will ensure that the Open Forum Policy is followed.

11. If you have questions in the future please call: Assessor’s Office 763-765-4900 Auditor/Treasurer’s Office 763-765-4351 Administrator’s Office 763-765-3001 Thank you for attending