Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, St. Paul property tax increase on homeowners proposed for 2024
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Citing increased staffing costs and new city investments, the Minneapolis City Council is set to approve a recommended city budget that would increase property tax on its residents.
Mayor Jacob Frey’s current recommended budget proposal for city spending is $1.8 billion in 2024 – a $60 million, or 8.3% increase from the 2023 budget adopted by the city council of $1.66 billion.
The proposed budget reflects $48.4 million in new investments in 2024.
A public hearing on Wednesday was the second of three scheduled for people to voice suggestions regarding the recommended budget. Collectively residents and stakeholders offered concerns about funding for public safety, including police, and housing.
The current recommended budget would include a 6.2% increase in property tax levy for homeowners in 2024, effectively raising the total amount levied by the city to $27.7 million in 2024.
According to city documents, the proposed property tax levy would increase a median-value home of $331,000 by $150 to $160 annually.
Under the recommended levy for a median-value home, a homeowner’s property tax bill of $1,952 in 2024 would reflect spending in general government service ($576), police ($409), parks ($342), city capital and debt service ($260), fire ($154), public works ($134), pensions ($56) and public housing projects ($21).
The proposed budget contains ongoing funding for the Minneapolis Police Department, the city Attorney’s Office, the Civil Rights Department, and the Information Technology Department.
The 2023 adopted budget had 4,174 full-time equivalent employees (FTEs) on salary, while the 2024 recommended budget includes a total of 4,337 workers employed by the city. In 2023 workforce costs totaled $485.3 million, while proposed 2024 workforce costs are projected to total $528.1 million.
The city is expected to receive additional sales tax revenue of $6.2 million in 2024 to offset some costs.
A final public hearing will be held on Dec. 6, with the city council marking up and adopting its final budget in December.
St. Paul property tax
Meanwhile, the St. Paul City Council approved a maximum property tax levy increase of 3.7% for its homeowners in September.
A median-value home of $267,400 in St. Paul is estimated to see a tax bill of $1,254 in 2024 – an estimated decrease of $26, due in part to the assessed value of commercial and industrial properties increasing at a faster pace than homes in St. Paul.
The previous year St. Paul homeowners faced a 15% property tax levy increase, with the city citing both inflation and street maintenance as the main reasons for the increase.
A final budget is expected to be approved in early December.
MINNEAPOLIS — A man in his 30s suffered life-threatening injuries after he was stabbed late Monday night on Nicollet Mall.
Officers from the Minneapolis Police Department and Metro Transit Police found the man bleeding around 11:53 p.m. on Nicollet Avenue and South 5th Street. They provided medical aid and the man was taken to Hennepin Healthcare Hospital.
Police then arrested the suspect, a 58-year-old man, about 30 minutes later near Colfax Avenue South and Lake Street. They tracked the man’s movements to that location on camera. He was also taken to the hospital for an injury that happened before the arrest.
Police say their early investigation indicates an altercation led up to the stabbing.
Police have not released more information on the victim’s status.
Mayor Frey explains MPD Precinct preference
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey details his support of his preferred site for the new Minneapolis Police Department 3rd Precinct prior to a full Minneapolis City Council vote on Nov. 2.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Following months of discussion over what to do with the site of the former Minneapolis Police Department Third Precinct, city officials are now looking for “businesses, organizations, or teams” interested in running a new “democracy center” at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue South.
Third Precinct site
Background: The former police precinct was destroyed in the riots sparked by the death of George Floyd in May 2020. The burned building has sat empty at the corner of Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue for the past four years.
Since then, the city has debated what to do with the location.
Democracy center
What officials are saying: In an announcement on Monday, city officials say they are seeking a suitor that will, “take a community-focused approach to developing, programming, managing, and using about 8,000 square feet… for the purposes of the democracy center.”
The city says it looks to move forward with a mixed-use democracy center that would house elections and voter services. It would also include a ground-floor space for “community use.”
Community engagement
By the numbers: The city has previously conducted open houses, curated conversations and shared online surveys – the results of which it says showed 63% in support and 17% opposed of the idea.
What’s next?
Look ahead: The city is hoping to finalize design plans in the coming weeks and start renovations in 2025 with hopes of the democracy center opening sometime in 2026.
Progress on new 3rd police precinct in Mpls
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The Source: Previous FOX 9 reporting and an update provided by the City of Minneapolis.
Minneapolis, MN
1 year later: Family urges killer of 16-year-old shot days before last Christmas to come forward
Isayah Coburn was fatally shot on Dec. 23 of last year in south Minneapolis — just days after his 16th birthday.
“He had an old spirit,” said Dawn Williams about her son.
Isayah’s murder remains unsolved one year later.
“It’s not just another teen who died; it’s somebody’s son, it’s somebody’s brother, somebody’s friend,” said Jamila Troop, Isayah’s older sister. “He means a whole lot to us.”
Gunfire broke out on Dec. 23, 2023, on East Lake Street and Hiawatha Avenue in Minneapolis.
Isayah was shot and died, and a woman was also shot but survived.
In the same area, just 24 hours before, two other people were shot, according to police.
The family said Isayah was walking to get pizza.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS asked Minneapolis Police multiple questions about the teen’s case — including what could have sparked the gunfire.
A police spokesperson only said in an email that the investigation is open and that no arrests have been made.
Isayah’s family holds onto hope someone will step forward with a clue in his murder.
“Tell the truth, you can’t keep running from it, keep hiding from it, tell the truth,” Williams said.
As the family waits for a break in the case, Williams says she must remain strong while feeling the pain of losing a child.
“I’m the matriarch; I have to set an example for the other kids and other people who look up to me,” Williams said. “If I fall off, they will fall off too… I can’t fall off.”
If you have that tip in the case, remember you can remain anonymous by connecting to Crime Stoppers of Minnesota.
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