Franchise fees

Opposed both the Flock cameras and the proposed $12/month franchise fee, saying he lives on Social Security and cannot afford $144 a year in additional costs.

Said her property taxes doubled in 22 years and more increases are coming; questioned why police couldn't use Flock cameras to find her stolen car; cited lack of transparency and said she's looking to move out of Blaine.

A widowed mother of three who said the extra $144 a year is significant for her hard-earned money and asked the council to consider people in difficult life situations.

Said her electric bill doubled this year with no extra usage and urged the council to consider the tough economy before adding fees.

Questioned why his street was rebuilt, said his taxes keep rising even as his home value fell, and urged the city to balance its budget and cut niceties rather than add utility taxes.