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Home My WebLink About11-16-2020-WSAGENDA ITEMS North Suburbs Youth Coalition For Justice Follow -Up Discussion Dave Perrault, City Administrator MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF Keeping Of Chickens Survey Results Mike Mrosla, Community Development Manager/City Planner MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF ATTACHMENT D.PDF ATTACHMENT E.PDF 2021 Budget Discussion Gayle Bauman, Finance Director MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF 2021 Fee Schedule Julie Hanson, City Clerk MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF 2021 Council Liaison And Mayor Pro Tem Appointments Discussion Julie Hanson, City Clerk MEMO.PDF TCAAP RAB Council Participation Dave Perrault, City Administrator MEMO.PDF Lexington Avenue Improvement Project Status Update Todd Blomstrom, Public Works Director/City Engineer MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF ATTACHMENT D.PDF Council Tracker Dave Perrault, City Administrator MEMO.PDF COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURN Mayor: David Grant Councilmembers: Brenda Holden Fran Holmes Dave McClung Steve Scott City Council Work Session Agenda November 16, 2020 5:00 p.m. City Hall Address: 1245 W Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Phone: 651 -792 -7800 Website : www.cityofardenhills.org City Vision Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long -standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play. This meeting can be accessed remotely by joining via Zoom T o join the Zoom Meeting via your computer, click this link (or copy and paste it into a new browser): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83614421416 CALL TO ORDER 1. 1.A. Documents: 1.B. Documents: 1.C. Documents: 1.D. Documents: 1.E. Documents: 1.F. Documents: 1.G. Documents: 1.H. Documents: 2. AGENDA ITEMSNorth Suburbs Youth Coalition For Justice Follow -Up DiscussionDave Perrault, City Administrator MEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFKeeping Of Chickens Survey ResultsMike Mrosla, Community Development Manager/City Planner MEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFATTACHMENT B.PDFATTACHMENT C.PDFATTACHMENT D.PDFATTACHMENT E.PDF2021 Budget DiscussionGayle Bauman, Finance Director MEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF 2021 Fee Schedule Julie Hanson, City Clerk MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF 2021 Council Liaison And Mayor Pro Tem Appointments Discussion Julie Hanson, City Clerk MEMO.PDF TCAAP RAB Council Participation Dave Perrault, City Administrator MEMO.PDF Lexington Avenue Improvement Project Status Update Todd Blomstrom, Public Works Director/City Engineer MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF ATTACHMENT D.PDF Council Tracker Dave Perrault, City Administrator MEMO.PDF COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURN Mayor:David Grant Councilmembers:Brenda Holden Fran HolmesDave McClungSteve Scott City Council Work SessionAgenda November 16, 20205:00 p.m. City Hall Address:1245 W Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Phone:651 -792 -7800 Website : www.cityofardenhills.org City VisionArden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long -standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play.This meeting can be accessed remotely by joining via ZoomTo join the Zoom Meeting via your computer, click this link (or copy and paste it into a new browser): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83614421416CALL TO ORDER1.1.A.Documents:1.B.Documents:1.C.Documents: 1.D. Documents: 1.E. Documents: 1.F. Documents: 1.G. Documents: 1.H. Documents: 2. Page 1 of 2 AGENDA ITEM –1A MEMORANDUM DATE: November 16, 2020 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Dave Perrault, City Administrator SUBJECT: North Suburbs Youth Coalition for Justice Follow Up Discussion Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A For Council Consideration The Council will discuss the presentation given previously by the North Suburbs Youth Coalition for Justice. Background The Council received a presentation by the North Suburbs Youth Coalition for Justice at its July 23, 2020 special work session. The presentation to Council was meant as a listening session, and Council would have a follow up discussion regarding their presentation. This agenda item is an opportunity for Council to consider what the coalition presented, have further discussion as a Council, and provide any necessary direction. The presentation from the coalition is attached (see Attachment A), and below is a summary of the coalition’s requests: -Improving transparency and accountability for the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, this would include: -Making departmental policies, such as, use of force available to the public -Making dispatch and police activity reports public -Creating a diverse civilian review board -Use the power of the budget to create change: -Direct a portion of the $1.3 million normally earmarked for the Sheriff’s Department to services, such as, affordable housing, transit, community health and a civilian review board Page 2 of 2 -Be more proactive in the budget process and reach out to residents to promote participation in the annual budgeting process -Create a Human Rights Commission similar to other cities and conduct an equity audit. The Council did have a meeting with the Sheriff’s Office prior to the meeting with the coalition, and had a number of requests for the Sheriff’s Office, two of which were getting the Sheriff’s Use of Force Policy publicly available and holding a meeting with the Sheriff’s Office and its contract cities to discuss policing strategies. The Sheriff’s Office did provide the cities with a copy of its Use of Force Policy and is in the process of getting it posted on their website. The Sherriff’s Office is also planning on a contract city wide meeting in the first quarter of 2021; the preference of the Sheriff’s Office is to hold it in-person, but COVID-19 is making it difficult to hold the meeting. Budget Impact N/A Attachment Attachment A: July 23, 2020 North Suburbs Youth Coalition for Justice Presentation North Suburbs Youth Coalition For Justice Arden Hills City Council July Meeting Contents 2 Who We Are Institutional Inequity Transparency and Accountability 1 2 3 As the young people of this community, we are obligated to speak up and be active in the Black Lives Matter movement. In light of racial injustice across the nation, we desire to take reasonable and tangible action at the local level to ensure that such a tragedy will never occur in our multiethnic community. We must stand up to systemic racial injustice and make our communities as just, equitable, and inclusive as possible. Our Mission -Representation - Support for BIPOC Community Members -Commitment to change with measurable outcomes -Sense of urgency from City Council Our Concerns as Constituents of Color 4 Addressing the Council’s Conversation with RCSD 5 ACCOUNTABILITY Civilian Review Board BUDGET The ways in which we discuss systemic racism and injustice USE OF FORCE Make copies public, then review and re-negotiate policy TRANSPARENCY Public accessibility of RCSD policies, procedures, conduct, police reports RHETORIC ALTERNATIVES TO POLICING A department of community safety and violence prevention, public health-oriented approach Include Arden Hills residents on budget decisions. Share final results in press or social media Asking critical questions ●Use of force policy ●De-escalation policy ●Accountability for excessive force- Internal Affairs system ●Mental health alternatives ●No-Knock Warrant policy ACCOUNTABILITY & TRANSPARENCY ●Civilian Review Board for the City of Arden Hills: ○Meetings with Arden Hills City Council and RCSD to voice criticisms and introduce resolutions to review police policies ○Independent and representative ○Determine disciplinary action ●Publicize use of force policy concerning: ○De-escalation ○Use of deadly force ○Chokeholds ○Duty to intervene ○Discipline ○Restrainement ●Publicize reports concerning: ○Quarterly Sheriff’s Department activity reports ○Officer misconduct and complains ○Incidents and arrests ○Dispatch reports ACCOUNTABILITY & TRANSPARENCY CONT’D ●If we are committed to keep funding the RCSD, we need do encourage them to invigorate their Public Safety Resources. ●The only Public Safety Resources based on their website: ○Drug Prevention ●Where are countywide resources for domestic violence and other mental health issues? BUDGET ●Amount allocated to RCSD in 2020: $1,338,120 ●Demands: ○In 2021, Arden Hills shifts percentage of budget from policing to affordable housing, transit, community health services, and Civilian Review Board ○Proactively involve public in budget decisions. ALTERNATIVES TO POLICING ●What does community-based public safety look like? ○Restorative justice ■Focuses on methods like mediation, dialogue, and reconciliation, instead of punishment. ○Preventative measures ■The creation of spaces that actively prevent crime (high visibility in public spaces with more windows, designing spaces so people know precisely where they are allowed and not allowed to go, etc) ■Community-based sexual assault centres ○The decriminalization nonviolent crimes ○Direct democracy at the community level ■Giving people in communities a sense of purpose. ○Community patrols ○Advanced mental-healthcare Action Steps and Recommendations: ●Create a Human Rights Commission ●Outreach to BIPOC constituents ●Increased education and awareness ●Equity audit ●Hold RCSD to higher standards and if they do not meet these standards, enter contract negotiations ○Our only form of accountability is our vote. You fund their department. 11 Thank you. Questions? 12 “The master's tools will never dismantle the master's house.” - Audre Lorde AGENDA ITEM – 1B Page 1 of 2 MEMORANDUM DATE: November 16, 2020 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: Mike Mrosla, Community Development Manager/City Planner Joe Hartmann, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Keeping of chickens survey results discussion Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A Council Should Consider the Following The City Council shall review and discuss the results of the recently completed chicken survey. Background At its September 21, 2020 Work Session, the City Council discussed public engagement and feedback options in regards to the keeping of backyard chickens. Council directed staff to create an online survey to gauge resident support. The survey launched on Monday, October 5 and closed Thursday, November 5, 2020. Survey Results 669 residents completed the survey. Of the respondents 75.2 percent indicated that they were in favor of allowing egg laying hens and roughly two-thirds of respondents indicated that they had experience or knew someone with experience with raising chickens in the past. Among the respondents who indicated their support, residents stated that their interest in chickens ranged from a desire to participate in a “greener” lifestyle to providing a learning experience for kids. The most important factor was a desire to access food quality, with 71.4 percent of respondents indicating that this was either “Important” or “Very Important” to them. Roughly less than half of all respondents indicated that they had concerns about changing the chicken ordinance, but some respondents indicated that they were concerned changes to the ordinance may result in noisy or unsanitary situations, or situations that could attract vermin. There was no clear majority of respondents who supported the same number of chickens that Page 2 of 2 should be allowed on a residential property, but the largest cohort of 45.2 percent of residents supported four (4) to six (6) chickens per property. A clear majority of residents supported a minimum distance from other properties required for chicken coops, minimum cleanliness standards for chicken coops, and the maximum or minimum size of coops and run area allowed for residential properties. Roughly half of all respondents indicated that they supported a requirement for a city-issued permit, screening for chicken coops or a run area, and restrictions for the location on a property where chickens can be housed. Discussion: Staff is looking for Council direction of when to hold a public hearing and the format to use. 1. Upon review of the survey results would Council like hold a standalone public hearing? Y/N. Note – The City Council did discuss this at their October work session and at that time the Council determined to hold the necessary public hearings during the approval process at Planning Commission and City Council. a. If yes, when does Council want to hold a public hearing? 2. Upon review of the survey results would Council like staff to start drafting ordinance language? Y/N a. Should a city issued permit be required? i. Should there be an annual fee for the keeping of chickens? ii. Should neighbors have to sign off? b. What should the maximum number of hens be set at? Next Steps In the event Council directs staff to start drafting ordinance language staff is tentatively anticipating formal approvals to occur in February 2021. Staff will bring draft language for review to upcoming work sessions. Budget Impact N/A Attachment A. Survey Results PowerPoint B. Question 2 – Other Responses C. Question 3 – Other Responses D. Question 4 – Responses E. Question 5 – Other Responses Powered byyBackyard Chickens SurveyMonday, November 09, 2020 Powered byyDate Created: Thursday, September 24, 2020669Total ResponsesComplete Responses: 669 Powered byyQ1: Do you think residents of the City should be allowed to keep chickens (laying hens) within the city limits under certain guidelines?Answered: 669 Skipped: 0 Powered byyQ1: Do you think residents of the City should be allowed to keep chickens (laying hens) within the city limits under certain guidelines?Answered: 669 Skipped: 0 Powered byyQ2: On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not important and 5 being extremely important, how important are the following reasons for you to have chickens (laying hens only)? [Check one number only in each row.] Not ,PSRUWDQWĺ([WUHPHO\,PSRUWDQWAnswered: 549 Skipped: 120*Please see attachment B for other responses* Powered byy4:K\GR\RXWKLQNlaying hens should not be allowed within the City limits? (check all that apply)Answered: 397 Skipped: 272*Please see Attachment C for other responses* Powered byy4:K\GR\RXWKLQNlaying hens should not be allowed within the City limits? (check all that apply)Answered: 397 Skipped: 272*Please see Attachment C for other responses* Powered byy4+DYH\RXHYHUNHSWFKLFNHQVRUNQRZQDQ\RQHLQDQXUEDQDUHDWKDWhas kept chickens for the purpose of urban farming? Yes/NoAnswered: 661 Skipped: 8If yes, please describe any of your positive or negative experiences with urban chickens. Reponses are in Attachment C. Powered byy4+DYH\RXHYHUNHSWFKLFNHQVRUNQRZQDQ\RQHLQDQXUEDQDUHDWKDWhas kept chickens for the purpose of urban farming? Yes/NoAnswered: 661 Skipped: 8If yes, please describe any of your positive or negative experiences with urban chickens. Reponses are in Attachment C. Powered byyQ5: If guidelines are written to allow chickens (laying hens), what restrictions do you think are important for the City to consider? (check all that apply)Answered: 649 Skipped: 20*Please see Attachment E for other responses* Powered byyQ5: If guidelines are written to allow chickens (laying hens), what restrictions do you think are important for the City to consider? (check all that apply)Answered: 649 Skipped: 20*Please see Attachment E for other responses* Powered byy4,IUHVLGHQWVRI$UGHQ+LOOVZHUHpermitted to keep chickens (laying hens only), how many should you be allowed to keep?Answered: 657 Skipped: 12 Powered byy4,IUHVLGHQWVRI$UGHQ+LOOVZHUHpermitted to keep chickens (laying hens only), how many should you be allowed to keep?Answered: 657 Skipped: 12 Q2 Other Responses - On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not important and 5 being extremely important, how important are the following reasons for you to have chickens (laying hens only)? 5 / 81 #IF OTHER, PLEASE SPECIFY.DATE 1 out door birds do not make messes or bring fleas into the house. Caring for the birds is therapuic for challenged youth and adults. A home for handicapped persons near me could use birds for therapy. The distance from the hut to the nearest neighboring house should be at least 75 ft. a license should be required and revoked when the odder exceeds the allowed particle limit set by staff. as it flows onto the neighboring lot. 11/5/2020 12:05 PM 2 It is extremely important to stress the proper care of the chickens...shelter, safety, food/water, etc. and that it is a big responsibility. 11/5/2020 10:12 AM 3 Pleasurable, peaceful (without the roosters).11/2/2020 9:02 AM 4 Laying hens are quiet. Just no roasters 10/31/2020 9:29 AM 5 We hear they are fun and welcome.10/30/2020 8:02 PM 6 Learning experience for adults.10/29/2020 1:04 PM 7 To have a closer connection animals, and provide good quality of life for the birds. Also, by having my own chickens as a food source for eggs, I would be eliminating the need to purchase eggs from sources where the birds quality of life is questionable. 10/29/2020 10:58 AM 8 It is 2020 - this should not be controversial. Large lot sizes make this even less of an issue. 10/28/2020 1:00 PM 9 Our neighbors have chickens and they do not contain their birds within their own property. The chickens roam around in our yard. 10/28/2020 11:12 AM 10 I don't have any immediate plans for chickens, but I think it is important to understand that coyotes, fox, hawks, owls are part of the city's "circle of life", and if they get your chicken, that's life. No killing the animals that prey on your chicken. I don't kill the rabbits that ruin my garden. I let the circle of life do it for me. 10/27/2020 7:53 PM 11 It's very important for us to know where our food comes from, especially during a pandemic. They are quieter and more docile than dogs, while improving our health and well being. 10/27/2020 5:56 PM 12 To rid the yard of disease-carrying insects 10/27/2020 12:51 PM 13 chickens eat a lot of bugs and maybe grubs and Japanese beetles, great benefit. Also, the in- yard hens will probably have a better quality, more humane life. Chicken's lives matter! 10/26/2020 2:01 PM 14 Chickens are very delightful to watch and provide great entertainment!10/24/2020 3:23 PM 15 Part of the natural ecology of our environment- they keep the insect population down , their droppings are a great fertilizer etc 10/23/2020 9:02 AM 16 pets 10/22/2020 6:12 PM 17 Just as important as having a garden 10/21/2020 11:16 AM 18 For years to come, it will remain easy to buy eggs at the store, but the climate will continually decline, sad to say. I believe in our community and our country, but in the decades to come, people may need to become increasingly self-sufficient to survive. Just let the chickens happen, please. 10/20/2020 9:36 PM 19 I am not interested in having a chicken coop but do not have a problem with others in the city who wish to do so. 10/20/2020 2:21 PM 20 Remove undesirable insects from the lawn 10/20/2020 9:22 AM 21 I don't raise chickens myself but feel that those people that want to should be able to.10/20/2020 7:24 AM 22 This should NOT be allowed!10/19/2020 1:57 PM 23 They are fun to watch, beautiful, peaceful and calming. I think backyard chickens would add a nice ambience to our neighborhood. 10/19/2020 8:25 AM 24 I personally do not care but can appreciate others might.10/18/2020 1:19 PM 25 It is extremely important to families who want to have a greener lifestyle, to educate their children on chickens and responsibilities, to get closer to the source of eggs, and to enrich the lives of those who own them. 10/18/2020 12:25 PM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 6 / 81 26 It’s good teaching moments for our kids 10/18/2020 11:14 AM 27 Chickens would be a ex perience to a lot of people inc luding me. Plus to add to that a good res ourc e of eggs for our city /county. 10/17/2020 5:24 PM 28 Other s urrounding c ities allow c hickens with no is sues. It ’s hard to understand why this is even a debate. Please allow chic kens. 10/17/2020 4:14 PM 29 cont rol insec ts around y ard and hous e 10/16/2020 10:29 PM 30 While most of the above dimensions are not important to me pers onally, I support the desire of thos e who wis h to raise the laying hens . 10/16/2020 10:26 PM 31 Would lov e to be able t o buy fresh eggs locally 10/16/2020 12:06 PM 32 Important to hav e guidelines regarding sanatation etc.10/16/2020 11:13 AM 33 We will prov ide human treatment f or t he birds that they don't always receiv e in indus trial settings. 10/16/2020 8:11 AM 34 I would not eat the chickens but its great to get fresh wholesome eggs and the chic k ens are great pet s and fun to hav e around t he y ard. They are eas y to care for and make very litt le nois e. 10/15/2020 9:03 PM 35 When y ou liv e in the city, y ou s houldn't have farm or livestock.10/15/2020 8:01 PM 36 Don't want to attrac t Owls, Fox, Coyotes , Sk unks, Hawks or other predators by bringing in chic k ens!? 10/15/2020 7:54 PM 37 It is known that c hickens are v ery efficient at c atc hing and clearing tic k s out of the area where they range. Arden Hills has is s ues with ticks due to all the wooded land, which is n't helped by all the deer traffic . 10/15/2020 7:46 PM 38 I grew up on a farm so I lov e work ing outside, hearing the c luc k ing of chickens! It mak es me feel a little bit c ount ry !!! 10/15/2020 7:35 PM 39 Our dog is a hearding breed and loved having a job with the c hickens we had in our former neighborhood. 10/15/2020 6:37 PM 40 I really don’t s ee any reason that any one would object to this. Chic k ens are a great way to have fresh, local eggs. They are an excellent way for kids t o learn about animals. I think they ’d be a great addition to our neighborhood if people wanted to k eep c hic k ens. 10/15/2020 6:20 PM 41 Why not allow t hem? To be very honest we all know people hav e chickens already in the city and they aren’t a problem. They are SIGNIFICANTLY les s disruptive than the three or four regularly barking dogs in my neighborhood. I’m in f avor of s oftening the rules f or chickens and some of the other c ritters on the c ity page. I am very glad you’re cons idering t his ! 10/15/2020 6:19 PM 42 My neighbor has c hick en I don’t lik e the chic k en running on my back y ard and pooping all ov er . I want my dogs being able to walk on my own yard without having poo from t he c hick ens on their paws 10/15/2020 4:26 PM 43 I don't want to keep chickens but others should be able to if they want. This ques tion doesn't follow from the prev ious as I don't want chic kens. 10/15/2020 4:13 PM 44 the chickens are c onfined, pretty much odor free and noise free. Unlike dogs who are everywhere, bark day and night, deficate where and when they choos e (somet imes pic k ed up be the owners and somet imes not). If s omeone wants to have a few chickens for fun and some fresh eggs, let t hem do it. 10/15/2020 3:58 PM 45 Don't want the noise of roost ers waking me up at the crack of dawn 10/15/2020 9:11 AM 46 No chic k ens. We moved out of the city to get away f rom the c hickens . They attract farell c ats , fox es, coyotes, bobcat s and other urban predators . Do not relax the standards. Any animal husbandry belongs far outs ide the city limits. 10/14/2020 10:56 PM 47 Freedom to use my property as my family desires without adversely aff ecting my neighbors.. Barking neighborhood dogs are more of a concern than c hickens :) 10/14/2020 8:42 PM 48 Stres s relief 10/14/2020 6:20 PM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 7 / 81 49 chic k ens are cool 10/14/2020 5:34 PM 50 Emotional s upport 10/14/2020 5:32 PM 51 Food Sec urity 10/14/2020 4:55 PM 52 helps to bring down bug population in neighborhood and yard, great f un for every one 10/14/2020 4:25 PM 53 They eat many bugs including a daily av erage of 80 wood ticks per bird.10/14/2020 4:11 PM 54 Benefits of Rais ing Back y ard Chickens •Chickens lay eggs . Thes e eggs are fresh, tas te great, and are f ull of nutrition because you control what goes into egg produc tion with the food you giv e your chic k ens. You can also try y our hand at s elling fres h eggs to mak e some ext ra money, which is a great idea for k ids. Expect one egg per day from eac h hen y ou hav e. Some breeds do not lay eggs daily, but will lay 3 to 4 eggs weekly. •Chickens create ex c ellent fert ilizer. Chicken manure c ontains a good deal of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium – the primary ingredients in lawn and garden fertilizers . Chicken manure c an be composted and added to the soil of your garden, flowers, trees, s hrubs , and lawns. The all-nat ural homemade fert ilizer will sav e you money and help produce great results. Speak t o the experts at y our loc al Grange Co-op to learn more about composting. •Chickens mak e great pets . Believ e it or not, chic k ens have their own indiv idual pers onalities and are affec tionat e toward humans. Each is its own bird, as they say, with s ome being sweet, s hy, grouchy, or playful. You will find yourself having a lot of fun with your unique flock of bac kyard c hickens . •Chic kens help clean your y ard. These hard-work ing birds will c lear harv es ted garden beds of weeds, and eat fallen fruit from trees before t hey s tart rot ting and attrac t bugs . •Chic k ens are like a natural garbage dis pos al. Chic k ens can eat many of t he food items we would normally t hrow away, including food s c raps f rom salads, vegetable peelings, ric e, fruits , nuts , and seeds. •Chic k ens are fairly easy to t ake care of. A low-maintenanc e animal, c hickens bas ically need to be f ed, watered, and giv en a coop to nes t in. You may find this less work in comparison to other liv es toc k . •Chic k ens help control bugs and weeds naturally. Without the use of c hemicals and ins ec ticides , you can control ov er-population of c ric k ets , gras shoppers, s nails , slugs and other pest s in y our garden as chic k ens eat t hem up. •Fres h, home-grown meat. If rais ing your chic k ens for meat, home-grown chickens tas te better and are healthier than factory f armed poultry. You’ll enjoy more flav or, less fat and c alories . 10/14/2020 3:51 PM 55 No chic k ens!!!!!!!!10/14/2020 3:38 PM 56 I don't want chic k ens my s elf . I think others s hould be able to have them.10/14/2020 11:36 AM 57 Noisy. Messy in Neighbor y ard. Smelly. Hobbies c an be a problem with neighbors .10/14/2020 11:25 AM 58 I absolutely lov e the idea of raising chickens in my backyard. Not only a respons ible and sust ainable food s ourc e, but a way to s how my c hildren how to tak e care of animals, where their food (eggs and meat) and to be more apprec iativ e of meat if and when they c ome across it. There's abs olutely no good reason not to allow chic kens in Arden Hills es pecially when every c ity s urrounding us allows them! 10/13/2020 9:27 PM 59 Bac k y ard Chickens : The Bird's Eye View Chicken Run Res cue https://vimeo.com/67854723 10/12/2020 3:44 PM 60 They are greatly at rec y c ling k itc hen and garden waste.10/8/2020 10:01 AM 61 To become part of a c ommunity that I can't c urrently participate in.10/7/2020 4:49 PM 62 Good s ource of natural fertiliz er 10/7/2020 8:48 AM 63 I think people s hould hav e another option for a food source in t heir y ard bes ides vegetable & fruit giv en the importance of loc al food to reduc ing pollution & energy use, and to improving food quality. People hav e a right to produce their own food in their own y ards. Chic k ens are a reas onable & realistic accommodation to that need. Its way better then having a herd of cows in the y ard! 10/7/2020 8:03 AM 64 They eat tic k s 10/7/2020 5:48 AM 65 Not s ure why the City cares if people hav e chickens. We had a neighbor who had them, sometimes they 'd get out but no big deal. Let people be happy. 10/6/2020 10:45 AM 66 Add ambianc e - I find the c lucking of hens to be relax ing 10/6/2020 7:26 AM 67 Freedom to use your property as you see fit ... I mean, isn’t this still the United States of America? 10/5/2020 10:32 PM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 8 / 81 68 Not depend on groc er 10/5/2020 9:54 PM 69 There's enough limitat ions on our pers onal property, this one is just another example of a pointless regulat ion. 10/5/2020 9:40 PM 70 Chickens are really meant f or f arms. A dozen of eggs is approx imately $1.39. Seriously, there is nothing more eas y And economic al than buy ing eggs at a supermark et. Als o, there is rarely a non-fresh egg at a s upermarket. Don’t let any one try to conv ince you there is a need for more fres hness. People need t o go to the supermark et regularly to buy milk , cheese, y ogurt etc so buying fresh eggs there at an ec onomical pric e is just the same. 10/5/2020 9:27 PM 71 Plenty of c ommunities in the Twin Cit ies area have permitted them (beyond the laughable allowanc e under the c it y c ode now) without s ignificant issues and have brought a ton of benefits to the owners. 10/5/2020 7:59 PM 72 They eat insects and weed seeds in the garden.10/5/2020 7:08 PM 73 Chickens are great pets . They can become part of a family. There are patterns to knit chicken hats ...great fun for the craft er! Feathers make lov ely jewelry. Chic k en wast e mak es great fert ilizer. 10/5/2020 6:02 PM 74 It's 2020 people. Get with the times.10/5/2020 4:47 PM 75 Why not 10/5/2020 4:38 PM 76 Freedom 10/5/2020 3:26 PM 77 I know y ou mention food sourc e above, but I have additional c onc erns in the day of COVID, and the rioting. Fingers c rossed we figure these issues out as a s oc iety. 10/5/2020 3:09 PM 78 If s omeone wants a c hicken they s hould hav e a chic ken. A barking dog is way more annoy ing than c hicken. But please don’t go making people have to pay money to hav e chickens . 10/5/2020 3:05 PM 79 I have neighbors with chic k ens and it is a pos itive experienc e for our grandkids to v isit t hem and the owners are wis e about keeping the chickens healthy with a good s etting f or t he chic k ens and they are restricted to their y ard- very respec tf ul family. There is no need to limit people from hav ing chic k ens in Arden Hills . 10/5/2020 2:48 PM 80 They can eat tic k s around my y ard.10/5/2020 2:37 PM 81 Good for the environment 10/5/2020 2:36 PM 82 Natural predators of tic k and other garden vermin like grubs . Also chic k en poo is ex cellent for adding to my compos t pile for gardening so many people who don’t k eep Chic k ens c an benefit from their neighbors who do. 10/5/2020 2:27 PM 83 Entertainment 10/5/2020 2:26 PM 84 I don’t plan on hav ing chic k ens my s elf. I am in favor of others wanting to if they so choos e.10/5/2020 2:26 PM 85 Freedom to choose 10/5/2020 2:26 PM 86 Personal c hoice 10/5/2020 2:24 PM Q3: Other Responses - Why do you think laying hens should not be allowed within the City limits? 10 / 81 #OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)DATE 1 the only reason is possible manure smell. So you monitor that on complaint with a sensor. 11/5/2020 12:05 PM 2 I think they should be allowed.11/4/2020 9:43 PM 3 None of the above apply to chickens.11/3/2020 1:57 PM 4 I do not think there are issues with keeping laying hens within city limits 11/2/2020 1:45 PM 5 There is already enough noise: sirens in northern Arden Hills (due to the police dept. being housed there)plus traffic. These animals are dirty and the residue will go into out sewers. 11/1/2020 10:23 AM 6 Not sure no experience.10/30/2020 8:02 PM 7 I would worry that owners may not take proper care of the birds, or they may be subject to abuse/neglect. 10/29/2020 10:58 AM 8 No reason 10/28/2020 10:35 PM 9 I don't have chickens and am not interested in having chickens. I think chicken owners should have to get permission (via signatures) from anyone who has adjacent property. And I think that chicken-owners should have to have a privacy fence IF their neighbors request it. 10/28/2020 1:40 PM 10 None 10/28/2020 1:00 PM 11 Our neighbors have chickens and they do not contain their birds within their own property. The chickens roam around in our yard. 10/28/2020 11:12 AM 12 N/A 10/27/2020 9:57 PM 13 Unreasonable noise (dusk to dawn) shouldn't be a problem. Don't want your chickens pooping in my well manicured lawn or the parks where children play. 10/27/2020 7:53 PM 14 I think they should be allowed.10/27/2020 3:52 PM 15 I don’t believe any of these options represent valid reasons to not allow chickens.10/27/2020 2:12 PM 16 I don’t see any issue with it 10/27/2020 12:33 PM 17 I have concern for the aesthetics of the chicken coops and fencing.10/25/2020 3:54 PM 18 This is a suburb of Saint Paul, not some rural area. If you want chickens, move out.10/24/2020 10:15 PM 19 I think Chickens should be allowed within city limits. All neighboring cities, including St Paul and Minneapolis, allow hens. Get with it Arden Hills! 10/24/2020 3:23 PM 20 None 10/23/2020 2:09 PM 21 Concern would be that at this time with COVID many people have the time to tend to upkeep but once we are back to normal it would fall by the wayside and we would have issues like we do currently with cats/dogs. I think methods if passed need to be put into place such as licensing fees, etc. to make sure once the pandemic is over to be able to attend to issues that might arise from people having hens/chickens. 10/23/2020 7:43 AM 22 I think they should be allowed 10/22/2020 6:12 PM 23 OK for the chickens, but NO roosters please!10/22/2020 5:30 PM 24 People should live in the country if they want chickens.10/22/2020 11:18 AM 25 None 10/21/2020 8:26 PM 26 Caring for a clock of such animals well is a bit more difficult than having one or two let dogs or cats. The city will be overburdened with the responsibility to oversee the well-being of the animals and the hygiene and safety of the community. 10/21/2020 7:58 PM 27 None 10/21/2020 6:48 PM 28 None 10/21/2020 5:41 PM 29 My neighbor has backyard chickens and they run loose through the neighborhood at least once a week 10/21/2020 3:48 PM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 11 / 81 30 Chickens can be loud. Chic kens often make a mess of the yards (or neighboring y ards ) they are in and the accommodations for chickens are often unsightly. Onc e c hickens are allowed there is no way of monitoring this. 10/21/2020 3:46 PM 31 Smells bad whic h permeates entire neighborhood, detrac ts from home values for surrounding homes if need to overlook chic ken coops & chic k ens, att rac ts bugs. Chic k ens roaming or in a run mean the noise & bugs are also spread out to eff ect more area. 10/21/2020 7:56 AM 32 Chickens are fine.10/20/2020 9:36 PM 33 People don't c lean up after their dogs , why add chickens to it.10/20/2020 7:51 PM 34 Farm animals don’t belong here.10/20/2020 4:41 PM 35 If they are c ared for well and hous ed s afely, it can work, but chic k ens attract raccoons , fox , hawk s and a lot of other predators that c an bec ome annoying t o humans . 10/20/2020 1:57 PM 36 Owners are res ponsible for addressing any of the abov e issues.10/20/2020 10:02 AM 37 If they are not contained they could get hit by cars 10/20/2020 9:22 AM 38 I don't have a c oncern 10/20/2020 7:24 AM 39 Not enough land for eac h typic al lot in Arden Hills to raise chic k ens, wit hout disrupting the neighbors . 10/19/2020 11:00 PM 40 Potent ially lead to more and more requests of “novelty” items not needed in residential areas.10/19/2020 9:07 PM 41 I think they s hould be allowed.10/19/2020 7:39 PM 42 Chicken coops are s melly, es pecially if they aren't maintained frequently. Chic ken waste s tinks after it gets wet. I do not want my neighbors s etting up a chic k en c oop nearby where I would be s ubjec ted to the smell aft er a good rain. Where are these people planning on dispos ing of the chicken was te? What happens if a resident st arts out diligent with c op maintenance but then begins to s lip, or quits with maintenance altoget her? We have nois e ordinances for dogs , construc tion, and use of power equipment, but how is the c ity going to c ontrol chicken nois e? What happens if a res ident decides they not only want to harvest eggs from c hickens but decide they want to butcher too? 10/19/2020 4:26 PM 43 I do think they s hould be allowed for respons ible residents , but if t he c oop isn't cleaned, gross. So jus t need expec tat ions and t he possibility to lose t he privilege 10/19/2020 3:37 PM 44 There is no reas on not to allow domes tic laying hens when properly c ared for.10/19/2020 2:40 PM 45 If I want to live on or nex t to a farm with animals I will move out of the city into a rural s ett ing. This is not about being "inc lusive" for those who want to have farm animals on their propert y. It should be about keeping the property values up! 10/19/2020 1:57 PM 46 NOTHING 10/19/2020 12:47 PM 47 Sanitation, disease, permits, v et care, vac c ines, s almonella, public health and animal welfare regulations s hould be als o address ed. Should require a fenced enclosure, owner educ ation course and regulatory compliance Same as for cat s and dogs s hould apply, not just focus ed on nuis anc e c omplaints. 10/19/2020 11:31 AM 48 One problem may be that inexperienced chic k en owners may not k now what to do with chicken manure or how to keep the c oop and run clean. I think it would be important for Arden Hills to ins pec t the c hicken coops and setups once a year. 10/19/2020 8:25 AM 49 Not melted up 10/19/2020 7:37 AM 50 I'd rather hav e c hickens t han TCAAP.10/18/2020 10:40 PM 51 Lots and hous es are too c lose together to ens ure rais ing chic k ens won’t res ult in dis turbing neighbors . If people want to raise c hic k ens or livestock of any kind they should purc has e something like a hobby farm. Arden Hills is not conduc ive to farm activ ities such as this. 10/18/2020 9:34 PM 52 No reason 10/18/2020 9:27 PM 53 I don't have fait h any problems with be addres s ed in a timely manner.10/18/2020 9:15 PM 54 Needs enforcement of the chic ken ordinanc e, and this increases city and/or law enf orc ement 10/18/2020 8:35 PM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 12 / 81 res ourc es and c os ts. 55 inc reas ed humane soc iety c os ts 10/18/2020 7:03 PM 56 No reason 10/18/2020 6:05 PM 57 Mos t ordinanc es do not require v et care or vaccinations . Contact with backyard poultry has led to hundreds of mulistat e s almonella outbreak s eac h y ear. Mos t backyard owners will not k now enough to ident ify poultry diseases . This c an jeopardiz e commerc ial operations and c ause economic losses and strain our commerc ial supply during a pandemic espec ially 10/18/2020 4:27 PM 58 Uns ightly!10/18/2020 4:21 PM 59 Think they should be allowed.10/18/2020 3:56 PM 60 Lack of educ ation/k nowledge about c are on the owners' part and risk that birds can jump fenc es to cause property damage to gardens if uncontrolled/improperly c ared for 10/18/2020 2:45 PM 61 I absolutely would not want someone's c hickens (yet alone their dog) wandering onto my property and would tak e permissible f orc eful ac tion if it happened. 10/18/2020 1:19 PM 62 I don’t have any objections to hav ing lay ing hens in t he neighborhood.10/18/2020 12:25 PM 63 None 10/18/2020 11:14 AM 64 In Arden Hills, ev en c urrent codes are not being followed. Front yard v egetable gardens are surrounded by 6 foot f ences, garbage c ans and recyc ling bins are in plain view, ov erflow from garages are piled in yards, y ard was te is burned, "recreat ional" fires are abandoned without oversight. Until Arden Hills c odes are enforced, c hicken coops will become y et another problem of non-compliance. 10/18/2020 10:05 AM 65 n/a 10/18/2020 7:43 AM 66 I don't see any of t hese as good reas ons 10/17/2020 9:09 PM 67 Believ e it or not, two weeks ago, a chic k en ran direc tly in front of my forward bicycle wheel, while I was riding on a quiet res idential s treet. It bolted from a nearby hedge without any warning. The bird continued running frant ically, about four inches ahead of my front wheel before veering off. I came extremely c lose to falling on t he pavement while moving at a fairly good speed. At 71 yrs of age, I'm grateful I s urvived. 10/17/2020 8:57 PM 68 There is no reas on to not allow c hickens . None of the reasons above apply to hens.10/17/2020 4:14 PM 69 Only c oncerned with roosters not hens 10/17/2020 10:54 AM 70 smell. Thes e are farm animals and should be restrict ed to farms.10/17/2020 10:53 AM 71 Degrades my c oncept of a neat and orderly neighborhood 10/17/2020 10:24 AM 72 I would have said "No" to residents hav ing chic kens within our city limit s, but the survey said "Under c ertain guidelines ," and my hope that those guidelines would be clear (thus av oiding my above mentioned conc erns) and, most importantly, both observed in good faith by Arden Hills res idents and enforced by Arden Hills, caus ed me to say ok. 10/17/2020 9:42 AM 73 Pos s ible visual mess. Too muc h city t ime, ex pense to monitor.10/17/2020 9:16 AM 74 None apply 10/16/2020 10:44 PM 75 I do not s ee a reason why people c an’t have a c hicken or a duc k Arden Hills.10/16/2020 9:28 PM 76 Surrounding cities allow hens in people's bac k y ards , so if it's not caus ing problems in, Shoreview, for ex ample, it likely won't c ause problems in Arden Hills . 10/16/2020 7:00 PM 77 Chicken was te really s tink s .10/16/2020 6:51 PM 78 I do think they s hould be allowed.10/16/2020 6:38 PM 79 None 10/16/2020 6:34 PM 80 None 10/16/2020 5:59 PM 81 People will t ake advantage of t he limits and restric tions and there will be no accountability. For example, campers are not t o be k ept in f ront of hous es in Arden Hills (other than a few day s 10/16/2020 2:57 PM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 13 / 81 with permission) but there have been many s tored permanently in driveways in front of houses for years . No one f rom the c ity has cracked down on that . Another example: no garage sales during COVID....there have been many in the c ity, plus a community sale and where was the city prev enting thes e COVID s preaders . 82 Is s ues with domestic animals harming the chic k ens and the dis agreements that could happen between neighbors if one person's dog attac ks another person's chicken. 10/16/2020 2:11 PM 83 Brings down v alue of neighboring propert ies 10/16/2020 2:09 PM 84 Coy otes usually become an iss ue so t hen people need to be ex tra c areful with domestic pets 10/16/2020 1:13 PM 85 Years ago s tandard practice. Outlawed in best interes t of Public Health.10/16/2020 11:30 AM 86 No reason 10/16/2020 10:37 AM 87 Attracts fox es 10/16/2020 9:50 AM 88 No reason that people s hould not be able to have t heir own food s ourc e 10/16/2020 9:44 AM 89 They smell.10/16/2020 9:09 AM 90 I think this is a slippery s lope. I grew up around c hick ens and they are not as fun as people think they are. It ’s a big commit ment and people are not going to keep to the guidelines. 10/16/2020 8:18 AM 91 Lots are small and placement s hould not be closer than 30' to propert y line. Res idents would loc ate coops adjacent to property becaus e t hey don't want them in the middle of their yard. 10/16/2020 8:15 AM 92 Chicken poop stinks, they attract rats, they attract foxes , few people in the City would have a enough yard, shed or barn spac e to raise and butc her chickens, City yards in the winter are not the place for chic k ens, chicken lov ers should mov e to the country. 10/16/2020 8:12 AM 93 NA 10/16/2020 7:09 AM 94 Inc onsiderate & irres ponsible owners who won't take proper care of t hese animals.10/16/2020 7:05 AM 95 Added work f or t he c it y if they have to “police” irrespons ible owners.10/15/2020 11:02 PM 96 I do think they s hould be allowed 10/15/2020 10:56 PM 97 They should be allowed; way less annoy ing that little y apping dogs 10/15/2020 9:51 PM 98 SMELL!10/15/2020 9:39 PM 99 None 10/15/2020 8:43 PM 100 Nuisance.10/15/2020 8:01 PM 101 I think theshould be allowed 10/15/2020 7:35 PM 102 None 10/15/2020 7:13 PM 103 There are things appropriate for city leav ing and country s ide living. I don’t believ e rais ing chic k en belongs to c it y liv ing. Similarly, if someone is allowed to hav e laying chickens then why not hav ing milk produc ing cows , too?! 10/15/2020 7:06 PM 104 I don’t agree with any of these 10/15/2020 6:20 PM 105 Bac k y ard poultry causes a significant risk for avian influenza and therefore c ould be a public health concern. 10/15/2020 6:15 PM 106 There is no reas on to not hav e chickens in the neighborhood.10/15/2020 6:15 PM 107 If c hic k ens are allowed this will allow doors to be opened to other domes ticated animals . I have chosen to liv e in the city - not farmland. If animals /fowls are wanted, people s hould move to f armland. 10/15/2020 6:09 PM 108 If people want t o liv e a farm life, they should not hav e bought in the suburbs 10/15/2020 5:22 PM 109 Smell from not well tended c hic k en c oops or a c hick en c oop to c los e to my home/property 10/15/2020 5:03 PM 110 Chickens attract fox, raccoons and c oy otes . Pos s ibly tempting to dogs , who's owners might be liable for their animal attac k ing or eating the chickens. That could create hard feelings 10/15/2020 4:57 PM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 14 / 81 among neighbors. 111 Safety and c are of chickens is neglected by people who s imply want a hobby.10/15/2020 4:00 PM 112 none of t he above apply - pleas e see my prev ious statement 10/15/2020 3:58 PM 113 smell 10/15/2020 3:36 PM 114 ban roos ters and Im fine with it 10/15/2020 3:22 PM 115 Just another way in which some owners of animals that can't or won't leash pets & would allow chic k ens to roam and do their "bus iness " on people's property other than their own. Leaving someone els e and not the owners t o c lean up after them. Also, nature ty pe animals suc h as deer, rabbits, wild turk eys, racoons and gees e are enough. Eggs are quit e inexpens ive at the groc ery stores. 10/15/2020 2:19 PM 116 I do not s ee a negativ e 10/15/2020 1:49 PM 117 They would create is s ues between neighbors 10/15/2020 11:52 AM 118 our lots are not t hat large; the c hicken coops would be too close to t he lot lines 10/15/2020 11:00 AM 119 There is very little compliance in our neighborhood regarding leash laws for dogs . Most dogs are off leash on neighborhood s treets and on the trails as well. I don't hav e much fait h that chic k en ordinances would be followed any more clos ely. Sad, but true. 10/15/2020 10:32 AM 120 No reason 10/15/2020 9:37 AM 121 I think they s hould be allowed 10/15/2020 7:18 AM 122 None 10/15/2020 6:33 AM 123 no c oncerns 10/15/2020 5:14 AM 124 We hav e domes tic ated, licensed pets that would be at greater risk of predat ors with the attraction of chickens . If res idents want farm t o fork proteins or produce, there are plenty of hobby farms, farmers mark ets and whole food distributors in t he metro area. If k ids want experienc e with c aring of farm animals, explore options at the U, t he Gilbert Farm or Dodge Nature Center. 10/14/2020 10:56 PM 125 If allowed to run wild they would get into neighbors yards. They might att rac t fox , rac coons and other predators . 10/14/2020 9:57 PM 126 NA - I want c hic k ens!10/14/2020 9:25 PM 127 I think they s hould be allowed.10/14/2020 9:12 PM 128 Chicken coops can get v ery dirt y if not c leaned. Many people hav e wonderful ideas about keeping c hickens but have no idea about the t rue care & commitment they c an be. My concern about hav ing chic k ens in a urban area would be 1) coyotes & fox es c oming into y ard that aren't fully fenc ed & then people complaining about coyotes trying to eat their chic k ens or dogs. Coyot es & fox es are wild & jus t trying to surviv e -- we've encroached on their habitat and now raising c hic k ens to entice them 2) roos ters -- c ode would hav e to s pell out absolutely no roos ters 3) What will people do with the chickens once they no longer lay eggs? Many people who wnat to rais e c hickens are s eem to think they would another family pet & wouldn not eat them (lik e this farm girl did). How many chickens can one keep or will people violate this with too many chic k ens in their c oop? 10/14/2020 8:28 PM 129 I don't see any of t he above as s erious concerns for anyone who has invest ed time and money in raising c hick ens , espec ially when t here are appropriat e guidelines outlined by the city. 10/14/2020 7:00 PM 130 Dec rease value of surrounding property, decrease ability to sell s urrounding property 10/14/2020 6:47 PM 131 If y ou want to raise chic k ens, live on land des ignated or zoned as farmland.10/14/2020 6:26 PM 132 Odors 10/14/2020 6:21 PM 133 There is no reas on 10/14/2020 6:20 PM 134 I am not against.10/14/2020 6:09 PM 135 We moved t o Arden Hills Nov ember 2019 to get away from this in St. Paul. No chic k ens 10/14/2020 5:46 PM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 15 / 81 pleas e. 136 I don't know of any real problems with having laying hens as long as the owner cares for them as they need to do with any animal they have ( dog, c at, etc ...). We need to define the rules for being able to keep t hem... i.e. are t here c ert ain kinds ac ceptable and not others, how many are allowed (i.e. is it bas ed on lot siz e or space being alloc ated to them), what is required to be able to k eep them, how are complaints handled, will periodic inspect ions be required and passed, what are the c onsequenc es of failing an inspec tion and what are the penalties and city remedies for failing an inspec tion. 10/14/2020 5:33 PM 137 No concerns if laying hens only and reasonably restricted number per property 10/14/2020 5:32 PM 138 Will attract predators .10/14/2020 5:28 PM 139 Ugly c hicken coops , odors 10/14/2020 5:16 PM 140 None t hat I c an think of.10/14/2020 4:52 PM 141 The smell; If my home were up for sale, I don't think it would be attrac tiv e hav ing chicken coops in t his area around me. 10/14/2020 4:25 PM 142 No reason 10/14/2020 4:25 PM 143 Laying hens s hould not be of issue in the city of Arden Hills.10/14/2020 4:19 PM 144 The smell and uns ightliness 10/14/2020 4:14 PM 145 they are farm animals not c ity animals 10/14/2020 4:08 PM 146 These fears are ungrounded if there are any rules at all 10/14/2020 3:44 PM 147 Traffic danger when c hickens are walk ing or running in the street.10/14/2020 3:44 PM 148 1 more it em for city to monitor & you don’t do a good job now... ie motor homes park ed in yards on driv eway for week s on end, boats too! 10/14/2020 3:38 PM 149 The SMELL!!!! I grew up on a farm, and there is nothing wors e than a hot, damp chicken in July. 10/14/2020 3:24 PM 150 Public health conc ern 10/14/2020 2:54 PM 151 As long as t here are no roos ters to crow at all hours of the day and night , there shouldn’t be a problem. 10/14/2020 2:51 PM 152 N/A 10/14/2020 2:01 PM 153 They should be allowed with conditions 10/14/2020 12:58 PM 154 Attract c oyotes and foxes which threaten pets and s mall kids .10/14/2020 12:34 PM 155 I think they s hould be allowed.10/14/2020 11:36 AM 156 I think they s hould be allowed!10/13/2020 9:27 PM 157 Na 10/13/2020 6:00 AM 158 Many propert ies are not that big and y ou subject a neighbor who does not want t hem to have them near their property. They can als o attract predators lik e c oy ote and owning a small dog it wouk d be conc erning to me and the safety of my pet . 10/13/2020 2:54 AM 159 None 10/12/2020 8:38 PM 160 None of the above 10/12/2020 6:54 PM 161 Dominant hens learn t o c row.10/12/2020 3:47 PM 162 None 10/12/2020 3:46 PM 163 Bac k y ard Chickens : The Bird's Eye View Chicken Run Res cue https://vimeo.com/67854723 The fad has created a nationwide epidemic of unwanted chickens, ducks, gees e, quail, and other domest icated fowl. They are abandoned at animal sanctuaries and shelters when the novelty wears of f. Bef ore 2009 our res c ue av eraged fewer than 40 s urrender inquiries a y ear. Since 2009 when we f irst began k eeping surrender statistic s , we'v e been as ked to help ov er 10/12/2020 3:44 PM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 16 / 81 3,136 animals , overwhelmingly birds, and in no way hav e we been able to help them all. To date we hav e resc ued 1, 189 c hic k ens and other "farm" species abandoned in the Metro Area. 164 they s hould be allowed 10/12/2020 2:54 PM 165 They should be allowed if properly maintained.10/12/2020 11:16 AM 166 I am not oppos ed to c hic k ens - but it should be noted that keeping chic k ens will inc reas e the number of wildlife in neighborhoods . Fox at minimum. 10/12/2020 9:17 AM 167 Chickens belong on farms . Yards are t oo c lose together f or chickens which are a nuis ance.10/7/2020 3:30 PM 168 I think lay ing hens should be allowed. I can't believe you only hav e t hese options for answers . It's very leading, whic h projec ts bias. 10/7/2020 10:21 AM 169 I don’t think t here is a reason if the chickens are c ared f or responsibly.10/7/2020 8:17 AM 170 Real es tate values will go down and we t he homeowners have no c ontrol ov er it. Most people do NOT want to liv e by c hickens (they are nois y and stink !) and it will s top many buyers from wanting to liv e nex t to s omeone with c hic k ens . Or the home price will have to be reduc ed. Mos t people will not put the c hickens up by their own homes, t hey will put the coop.at the back of t heir property, which is right next to another property. If allowed, they should have to hav e the coop wit hin 5 feet of their own hous e. Also, we hav e s mall pet s and already have to worry about c oy otes . Hav ing chic k ens on the neighboring property will attrac t even MORE coyot es and hearing the poor chic kens squak while being k illed is not what I want to hear at night. J ust vote NO to c hickens and keep t hem in the country where they belong. 10/6/2020 11:36 PM 171 N/a 10/6/2020 9:07 PM 172 I think they SHOULD be allowed!10/6/2020 8:02 PM 173 None 10/6/2020 5:53 PM 174 Mov e out of the city if y ou want to raise farm animals .10/6/2020 4:59 PM 175 Is pos s ible there would be noise but usually roost ers are not allowed in urban bac kyard chic k en c oops 10/6/2020 10:45 AM 176 Chickens are not appropriat e for a suburban env ironment. There c an be problems wit h chic k ens es caping. Chickens can caus e enforcement problems if res idents do not f ollow rules . 10/6/2020 9:03 AM 177 I have no is s ue.10/6/2020 8:02 AM 178 No objec tions 10/6/2020 7:02 AM 179 People who have them need to k eep them clean, be held acc ountable 10/6/2020 7:01 AM 180 We s hould be able to have c hic k ens..10/6/2020 6:36 AM 181 I don’t think t his 10/5/2020 9:54 PM 182 There are already many coyotes circling my bac k yard area as I can hear the kills on a regular basis . Adding chic k ens to the equation inc reas es the food source for coyotes and als o threatening my pet . There is a reas ons we live in the city and not in the country. People who mov ed int o the neighborhood k new the restrict ions so why should they now change? 10/5/2020 9:27 PM 183 I think there is an error in your surv ey - I do not oppose c hick ens in Arden Hills 10/5/2020 9:10 PM 184 Owners letting the animals free range and c reating problems bec aus e they f eel it’s more ethical for them not to be caged 10/5/2020 8:11 PM 185 None 10/5/2020 7:58 PM 186 Bec aus e we have a Democ rat run gov ernment, and t hey always wants to infringe on individual liberty 10/5/2020 7:27 PM 187 None 10/5/2020 7:25 PM 188 Unnec es sary 10/5/2020 6:26 PM 189 There is nothing negativ e about chickens. Their waste is great fertiliz er.10/5/2020 6:02 PM 190 None - they should be!10/5/2020 5:50 PM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 17 / 81 191 None of the above 10/5/2020 5:24 PM 192 none 10/5/2020 5:03 PM 193 None 10/5/2020 4:24 PM 194 No reason 10/5/2020 4:18 PM 195 I think they s hould be allowed 10/5/2020 4:15 PM 196 Smell 10/5/2020 4:13 PM 197 None of thes e 10/5/2020 3:43 PM 198 Fals e premis e. My ans wering yes t o question 1, t his ques tion bec omes a contradic tion 10/5/2020 3:26 PM 199 no reas on 10/5/2020 3:23 PM 200 None 10/5/2020 3:05 PM 201 None of the above meet the definition of "hens should not be allowed" for me.10/5/2020 2:52 PM 202 Not needed it’s a fad 10/5/2020 2:51 PM 203 I have no reason to think they s houldn’t be allowed 10/5/2020 2:51 PM 204 There are responsible residents and there are irres ponsible res idents. Once you giv e licens e to res idents to hav e egg-lay ing hens , how are y ou going to monitor this? Will s omeone monthly come out and check to make sure c oops are kept clean and t he c hic k ens are kept c ooped? How many complaints from neighbors will it tak e before the coops and c hickens will be forced to be remov ed and what about the negative attitudes and feelings this will c reate when neighbors hav e to repeatedly c all about stench and loos e c hickens ? We already hav e a problem with dog fec es being left on y ards by walkers not carrying doggy bags or not leas hing their dogs and think ing they have a right to do so. When y ou c all about constant barking dogs, you have angry neighbors who f eel you are being a bad neighbor. 10/5/2020 2:49 PM 205 No negativ e.10/5/2020 2:48 PM 206 They SHOULD BE ALLOWED 10/5/2020 2:48 PM 207 None. It’s time to t rus t your residents .10/5/2020 2:34 PM 208 They should be allowed. What kind of s urv ey des ign is t his ?10/5/2020 2:32 PM 209 I see no reas on as all cities around Arden Hills have them.10/5/2020 2:31 PM 210 No reason. Study other c ities. Limit the f loc k size of hen to 5-6 will minimize all of these.10/5/2020 2:26 PM 211 N/A 10/5/2020 2:26 PM 212 N/A - t here is NO reason they s houldn't be allowed.10/5/2020 2:25 PM 213 Not all people will k eep the coops clean and the smell will linger in the area.10/5/2020 2:25 PM 214 None.10/5/2020 2:24 PM 215 I don't. They should be.10/5/2020 2:07 PM 216 I think they s hould be allowed 10/5/2020 2:04 PM 217 I think chickens should be allowed with regulations, but I do think it is unsanitary.10/5/2020 2:02 PM 218 I think they s hould be allowed and don't hav e any worries about the above.10/5/2020 1:59 PM 219 Pos s ible smell 10/5/2020 1:56 PM 220 As long as owners keep up sanitary conditions I’m ok wit h it 10/5/2020 1:50 PM 221 Could encourage more coyote activity, endangering small non-farm domestic pets.10/5/2020 11:56 AM Q4 Comment Responses - Describe any of your positive or negative experiences with urban chickens? 19 / 81 #IF YES, PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY OF YOUR POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE EXPERIENCES WITH URBAN CHICKENS. DATE 1 I know there are some in nb and Roseville on my standard walk routes. I honestly barely notice. Not directly adjacent to my property and mostly invisible from the street. 11/5/2020 11:50 AM 2 We have known folks who kept chickens and loved it. We have known others who gave it up because it is a BIG responsibility. Keeping the necessary space for the chickens clean takes time. Providing the necessary fencing and other safety measures to help keep out predators requires time and attention. We appreciated having neighbors with chickens but are well-aware of the responsibilities. 11/5/2020 10:12 AM 3 Involves the family. Nice hobby since we are shelter=in=place because of our tyrannical ruling class Gov Walz. 11/5/2020 9:19 AM 4 All positive. They provided an alternate food source, they eat mice, don’t make too much noise and keep to themselves. 11/4/2020 10:38 PM 5 They provide food and the owners take good care of them.11/4/2020 9:43 PM 6 Family members keep chickens, which attacked each other one day, resulting in multiple dead chickens. 11/4/2020 3:35 PM 7 I experienced no noise nor odor from chicken coup. I've not had problems with vermin being attracted to the chicken coup nor the surrounding neighborhood. I know the owner/family count on having the eggs for food and quality protein. 11/3/2020 11:09 PM 8 Neighbors sold there houses and moved out because of rooster noise, and lack of city council doing anything about it . people were very frustrated, after all the complaints was there only option 11/3/2020 7:00 PM 9 I had four chickens for a couple of years, they are not loud, they eat all the bugs in the vicinity. And the fresh eggs are delicious. 11/3/2020 1:57 PM 10 they are noisy and the people that had them did not do a good job of keeping them on their own property so the chickens roamed the neighborhood and pooped all over the place 11/2/2020 9:18 PM 11 I know multiple people who own chickens in suburbs and have never seen any issue. It's great for fresh food, it's entertainment for children and adults. They are just like any other pet, except you get a product from them as well. They aren't even louder compared to other pets so I never could see why they are not allowed. 11/2/2020 3:41 PM 12 It was great! Easy, fun, economical, more sustainable, and brings emotional benefits as well (each hen has their own personality to bond with, there is pride in caretaking, etc.) 11/2/2020 1:45 PM 13 Free eggs. Pleasurable to watch them peck and forage for food. They eat bugs.11/2/2020 9:02 AM 14 I am related to a farmer who raised chickens and I know the downside.11/1/2020 10:23 AM 15 The chickens wandered everywhere since there wasn't a fence around the yard. They would cross the street, come into my yard and mess up all the mulch under my pine trees. Had they stayed in their own yard, there would have been absolutely no problem. (No noise etc) 11/1/2020 8:12 AM 16 No harm. Very quiet.10/31/2020 9:29 AM 17 Two of my sons' and their families have kept chickens. They enjoyed the fresh eggs. Their children learned more about where and how we get food. They only had two or three chickens at a time so it was not obtrusive for their neighborhood. The birds were quite entertaining. 10/29/2020 1:04 PM 18 A co-worker of my has kept chickens within the Minneapolis city limits. They loved and cared for their birds and had very positive experiences with the birds. Their neighbors also enjoyed having the birds in their neighborhood and it brought them closer together as a community. 10/29/2020 10:58 AM 19 No issues 10/28/2020 10:35 PM 20 All neighbors visited and took care of chickens, great learning experience, healthy food, teaching kids responsibility and where there food comes from. This was in a dense urban neighborhood. 10/28/2020 1:00 PM 21 We have kept chicken in rural areas. Our current urban neighbors have chickens and they do not contain their birds within their own property. The chickens roam around in our yard. It is 10/28/2020 11:12 AM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 20 / 81 very annoying and uns anitary 22 As the c aregiver of them . I t takes time and patience and s ome people jus t think the chickens are self sufficient. 10/28/2020 10:44 AM 23 No problems. I didn't even mind the c ackling hens. I lov ed the gift of eggs I got from time to time. 10/27/2020 7:53 PM 24 Kids love them 10/27/2020 7:14 PM 25 We’ve had neighbors in an urban env ironment with chickens and we would have not k nown there were there expec t for the eggs they shared. Very sanitary, fun for kids , and tremendous health benefits to hav e local, organic eggs 10/27/2020 7:13 PM 26 I went on a c hicken coop tour last September and every one was very positiv e about the experienc e, and many people said that they quit watc hing TV and st arted watching their chic k ens instead. Which inc ludes get ting outs ide, getting to k now your neighbors and being more act ive in the communit y. 10/27/2020 5:56 PM 27 4 hens, t aught k ids where food c omes from and res ponsibility, kept in a c oop, had no is s ues.10/27/2020 5:33 PM 28 Our neighbors in Mpls had hens . It was a great experience for our kids to see and learn. My sis ter in Ric hfield also had neighbors with hens . She was lucky enough t o also get eggs regularly. 10/27/2020 4:54 PM 29 We k now a number of people with chickens who live in t he s uburbs. I t's great having fres h eggs from free range c hickens . They provide natural fertiliz er for yards, eat bugs/tic ks, & offer fresh eggs & a calming atmosphere to the y ard. 10/27/2020 3:52 PM 30 It has s eemed lik e a thought ful family experienc e that results in direc t food s ourc e.10/27/2020 2:12 PM 31 jus t no roos ters allowed - noise 10/27/2020 2:04 PM 32 Very pos itiv e 10/27/2020 12:33 PM 33 I was rais ed in new brighton and it was a s ourc e of eggs and meat for our f amily of 10. I also raised chic k ens in arden hills for eggs. 10/27/2020 12:24 PM 34 They created noise and family tired of them so not a well kept area 10/27/2020 9:49 AM 35 People have to keep t he c oop c lean and not allow their c hickens t o run all over t he plac e.10/27/2020 9:43 AM 36 Very pos itiv e ex perience! It's great for kids to s ee and unders tand where their food c omes f rom and learn res ponsibility and kindness t o animals . Fresh eggs that are so much better tasting than y ou can get in the s tore! Also, c hick ens are very friendly and int elligent animals with unique personalities- so much fun! 10/27/2020 6:55 AM 37 I had chic kens here all while I was growing up. If they are tak en c are of properly it wont bother me .In fact it would make s ome of us feel more lik e living in the neighborhood that we grew up in. 10/26/2020 12:18 PM 38 My hus band and I have raised chic kens in an urban env ironment. neighbors were interested and supportive and it was a great educat ional experienc e for kids in the neighborhood. I purc hase eggs from private rais ers every c hance I get, but unfortunately don’t currently have a source. I hope s taff/PC/c ouncil not simply relax standards for k eeping chickens, but write a new st andard that actually s upports it. 10/25/2020 5:12 PM 39 Neighborhood of my old res idenc e (Minneapolis) had chickens. They were noisy and unkempt. One wint er t heir heat lamp went out and two c hicken f roz e to death. 10/24/2020 10:15 PM 40 I have had 4 batc hes of chic kens (nev er more than 5 hens). They were wonderful pets with benefits (eggs were incredibly delic ious )! We never had any v ermin issues, unles s you consider t he eagle t hat grabbed one of our hens. That is part of the ris k and well worth it. My husband and kids mis s our chic kens and were s hocked to learn that the City does n't allow them. I always thought Arden Hills was more progressiv e, so hope the Council c hanges their policy and allows residents to hos t hens. 10/24/2020 3:23 PM 41 Well k ept, c hildren in family v ery involv ed and connected to s ourc e of their food. Some issues with keeping out predators (dogs/cats mos tly ) 10/23/2020 10:05 PM 42 It was greAt - learning experienc e and fres h food 10/23/2020 2:09 PM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 21 / 81 43 No negativ e ex periences; they stayed in the neighbors yard and brought joy to the neighbors.10/23/2020 9:41 AM 44 Great ex perience for the family, fres h eggs , the c ontrol of what feed they were eating.10/23/2020 9:02 AM 45 Two of our neighbors hav e them and they tend to wander into other yards but I c urrently do not mind. Howev er, if t he rules become more lax around this and others in t he neighborhood obtain, I feel that there would be muc h more issues and I may at that time become more upset with them in my yard, etc. 10/23/2020 7:43 AM 46 we had chic k ens for many y ears and there was no problems with the neighbors about our chic k ens 10/22/2020 6:12 PM 47 The roos ters were nearby, across a lake and the rooster or roos ters were v ocal all day long. Very annoying!! 10/22/2020 5:30 PM 48 positiv e- good learning experienc e for the kids , fresh eggs , fun negative- none 10/22/2020 4:41 PM 49 No negativ e problems when neighbors in my prev ious neighborhood had chic k ens. Good healthy organic eggs on t he positiv e s ide. 10/22/2020 10:14 AM 50 Know people who k eep c hickens . Mas siv e inc reas e in pests in the area. They also smell badly well outs ide of their property. 10/22/2020 7:28 AM 51 all pos itiv e! Food source and quality and wonderful ex perience!10/22/2020 6:49 AM 52 Fresh eggs, the chic k ens let us hold them, k ids and people lik ed watc hing them, made us res pect f arming more, learning experience and they would aut omatically go int o their coop in the ev ening. 10/21/2020 9:08 PM 53 They did teach their k ids about the death implied in eating meat. Egg production turned out to be overwhelming and they abandoned the projec t after about 18 mont hs. To this day their two daughters will not eat poultry. If we had a more rural, widely s pac ed and k nowledgeable agriculturally founded communit y it might work fine. J udging by the amount of spac e the birds require to be healthy and not c ruelly boxed t heir whole liv es , it might work out better in a less built up area. 10/21/2020 7:58 PM 54 Cowork er has lay ing hens, enjoys t he hobby and eggs are delicious 10/21/2020 6:48 PM 55 Hav e t o be fully committed to take for 365 days yr.. ev en in winter... Had a lot of issues with pretitors!! 10/21/2020 5:01 PM 56 See abov e. Chickens running loose in the neighborhood.10/21/2020 3:48 PM 57 We liv ed in Corc ocran for fiv e y ears where all homes are required to hav e a minimum of six acres. Ev en with all that s pace c hick ens from neighboring homes were loud and uns ight ly, and occasionally running throughout the neighborhood. 10/21/2020 3:46 PM 58 We did it for just the eggs for our family and pets for our c hildren. No sales , no food s afety iss ues , very s mall scale. My y es res ponse is for someone with 1-5 c hickens , not for s omeone with a whole flock, which might be what is meant by urban farming -- in which case I don't support it. All animals escape. All animals s tink. Some people always don't tak e adequate care of t heir animals . 10/21/2020 1:54 PM 59 Cowork er has them. No iss ues to report 10/21/2020 12:41 PM 60 the laying hens are not noisy, t hey eat bugs , and they are fun like pets 10/21/2020 11:16 AM 61 The smell and noise was horrible and disturbing to what had been a peacef ul & pleasant neighborhood. Neighbor with chickens was outside ex tra lat e and early (about 3-4am) to tend chic k ens & c ollect eggs which meant bac k yard & patio lights were turned on which shone into neighbors hous e awaking them up, compounding with the early morning hen noises the neighbors ended up sparring and dis lik ing each ot her and recruiting t he other neighbors to pick sides . Another pers on I k now told me one home had chic kens and the all neighbors disliked the noise & smell s o much the stat ed protests until the c hickens were gone & ordinance changed bac k t o prohibit chic k ens. 10/21/2020 7:56 AM 62 Chickens can be mean to each other, and other animals and humans .10/20/2020 9:04 PM 63 A neighbor across the s treet had chickens (in a neighboring s uburb). We didn’t have any negativ e experiences with them. 10/20/2020 8:04 PM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 22 / 81 64 weren't k ept clean 10/20/2020 7:51 PM 65 They had chic k ens for some time and then quit bec ause of the amount of work needed.10/20/2020 6:49 PM 66 They are c lean, eat scraps and bugs, and are not noisy. I s ee no negatives. Dogs are more trouble than chickens. 10/20/2020 5:11 PM 67 A neighbor of ours kept c hic k ens for awhile a few years back. Never c aused any problems for us. 10/20/2020 2:21 PM 68 Our neighbors had chickens. They were fun to watc h, helped k eep bugs down and seemed nic e enough. They oc c as ionally wandered into our yard and pooped on our deck, whic h wasn't great and we saw a lot more raccoons and predators t han we were used to. Overall a neutral- to-good experience. We liked getting eggs. 10/20/2020 1:57 PM 69 Very dirty animals. Need a lot of maint enance to k eep s anit ary condit ions in a suburban neighborhood. A lot of work for a few eggs. Not ec onomical. 10/20/2020 1:13 PM 70 When done c orrectly and taking care to ens ure proper enc losures and c leaning it is a great way to hav e a source of food. 10/20/2020 12:55 PM 71 My friend in New Brighton has chic k ens that s he has for eggs. It's her favorite food and she likes having chickens . 10/20/2020 7:24 AM 72 Continued raids by raccoons , coyotes and fox .10/19/2020 9:07 PM 73 I've only heard positiv e feedbac k from our friends who have urban chickens .10/19/2020 7:39 PM 74 They are loud and stink.10/19/2020 6:27 PM 75 Two friends have lay ing hens they are docile quiet and seem to add to t he peoples quality of life. I know the neighbors in one instance and they hav e no problem with the birds. 10/19/2020 6:14 PM 76 Many neighbors and friends in St. Paul had them. No iss ues . I loved the roost ers crowing too actually 10/19/2020 6:10 PM 77 They are not kept c lean regularly. Even after a day the smell bec omes noticeable.10/19/2020 4:50 PM 78 There were problessed with raccoons and lots of noise.10/19/2020 4:28 PM 79 I grew up in a rural sett ing raising c hic k ens for eggs, my parents als o butchered chic kens from time to time. I speak from experience when I say chickens are uns anitary and off ensiv ely smelling, the fowl are foul. Chic k ens are loud and can be destruc tive. I c hoose to live in a suburban setting where this type hobby is not prac ticed in small s paces. Keeping c hickens is not the s ame as growing a garden. If they are left outside through the winter the was te freezes and builds up then has to be dealt wit h when thaw comes and by that time it's really ripe. Any one who wants to know what t hey're in for should v isit a poultry farm. In fact, I sugges t city council members vis it a poultry farm prior t o v oting on this issue. 10/19/2020 4:26 PM 80 I had no idea my neighbor kept c hick ens when I lived in St Louis Park until I was on my roof and look ing into his yard. Maybe not allowing c hickens (like s lp at the time) would mak e people really c areful? (kidding, s ort of) it was a pos itive experience for me, he gav e me eggs af ter that 10/19/2020 3:37 PM 81 Friends in New Brighton keep laying hens and hav e had very positiv e ex periences. Good f or the kids. Nice to give neighbors some eggs. Promotes community and s ustainable liv ing. 10/19/2020 2:40 PM 82 Yes I hav e a friend and his spouse who k eep c hickens and they are a mes s, loud, and t he coops are distrac ting from t heir property value and the v alue of their neighbors. DO NOT ALLOW THI S! 10/19/2020 1:57 PM 83 A friend of mine has kept c hickens and it was a positive ex perience f or her family, children and thos e who s he s hared the eggs with. Creating the c oop was a family project , as was caring for the chickens . 10/19/2020 1:19 PM 84 ORGANI C FOOD SOURCE FOR FAMILIES; GREAT EDUCATION FOR KIDS 10/19/2020 12:47 PM 85 I have not k ept t hem myself, not do I plan to, but I k now several people who keep chic k ens in nearby c it ies with no is sues. 10/19/2020 12:00 PM 86 Knew s omeone that had them. Enclos ure was priv ate and well controlled, t hey were well educated but still had a s mell and attracted wildlif e. 10/19/2020 11:31 AM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 23 / 81 87 Neighbor had c hickens , no issues or c omplaints 10/19/2020 9:11 AM 88 I grew up on a farm and have experience with free range c hick ens but understand there are challenges with urban chickens. 10/19/2020 8:25 AM 89 Free eggs. Noisy dumping at end of seas on or when “fun” wears off 10/19/2020 7:37 AM 90 It was very interes ting to our grandc hildren, but it was noisy and disturbing t o a lot of the neighbors . 10/18/2020 9:34 PM 91 Our friends in Winches ter MA hav e nex t door c hickens in a very small y ard. There is no problem. 10/18/2020 9:27 PM 92 I have multiple friends that k eep c hic k ens for eggs and to teac h their kids respons ibility in Fridley. The chickens have become a s taple of the neighborhood. People walk to their house jus t to watch the c hick ens for a bit. 10/18/2020 8:39 PM 93 If there is not s tric t enforcement of the ordinance, including the requirements f or f encing, loc ation, and cleanliness of the coop, then it c auses significant problems for neighbors . Chickens als o increase the presence of raccoons and other v ermin. 10/18/2020 8:35 PM 94 You could hear them 3 houses down 10/18/2020 7:03 PM 95 Pos itive: great learning ex perience for kids , and not just our own kids but neighbors as well. The chic k ens have pers onalities so our f amily and neighbors have loved them and had their fav orites . Plus, the eggs are delic ious. 10/18/2020 6:05 PM 96 Neighbor within 500-1000 feet from my propert y 10/18/2020 4:21 PM 97 It’s fun to see them and f res h eggs are great!10/18/2020 3:56 PM 98 Inex pensiv e renewable source of food, and good teac hing example f or children.10/18/2020 2:18 PM 99 Their keeping c hic k ens has enriched their family’s lives and prov ided fres h eggs to them and their neighbors. 10/18/2020 12:25 PM 100 Providing eggs to the family was pos itive, but the s mell and nois e was irritating 10/18/2020 11:52 AM 101 We’ve had lots of neighbors with chic kens and have had zero issues.10/18/2020 11:14 AM 102 The coyotes, fox, hawks and neighborhood c ats and dogs stalk ed them.10/18/2020 10:05 AM 103 A good experienc e as a child. But this was in the 1940’s when people needed home gardens etc . I somet imes miss the rooster in the morning. Howev er, we liv e in a different world today. 10/17/2020 11:07 PM 104 I have friends who keep chickens. The option should be av ailable to all, regardless of where we live. 10/17/2020 9:09 PM 105 It was not an is sue; traffic is noisier than a couple of chickens .10/17/2020 9:00 PM 106 I did not actually k now the numerous owners personally, but I spent one long, nearly sleeples s evening s urrounded by crowing roos ters in a s mall town. They had no c oncept whats oever of what time sunris e was. We heard roos ters literally all night long! 10/17/2020 8:57 PM 107 The chic k ens were quiet and well c ared for 10/17/2020 6:15 PM 108 They are an enjoyable thing that includes getting the f amily and f riends out side. Plus y ou c an look forward to having fresh eggs in the morning f or a good day at work or s c hool. 10/17/2020 5:24 PM 109 They have not had negative experienc es .10/17/2020 4:14 PM 110 I've liv ed in San Juan, a large dens e c ity. Raising chickens and was ex tremely common, everybody lov ed c hickens 10/17/2020 12:31 PM 111 They're a fairly low maintenance s ourc e of eggs that haven't caus ed any is sues.10/17/2020 12:12 PM 112 I have not k ept chickens, but good friends kept them in their bac k yard in the Midway neighborhood of St. Paul. Not only was it a great learning ex perience for their k ids and source of f res h eggs , but I observed how it brought them closer to their neighbors. They decided to share the care of the c hickens (and the eggs ) with a neighbor down the street, whic h creat ed a stronger sense of c ommunity. The c hick ens helped them meet other neighbors who would stop by to observe/feed/c hat about the birds . They have had only pos it ive experiences, and they 10/17/2020 11:43 AM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 24 / 81 are in a much more urban area than Arden Hills , where we hav e more s pac e to keep birds. Some friends gave us a chicken coop kit for our wedding (5 y ears ago!) and we would love to be able to s et it up in our large, one acre lot. I know our neighbors would be supportive (we'v e dis c us sed the city 's ban on chickens before and hoped it would be lifted), and I c ould see it bringing the neighborhood c los er together. I imagine people without first or s ec ond hand knowledge of urban chickens may hav e negative views of them, but I am thankful the c ity is asking for feedbac k . 113 I have not pers onally k ept chic kens, but I hav e both known those that have kept c hick ens and have lived near those that kept c hick ens in an urban area. The noise is abs olutely the first thing that bot hered me - chickens are loud, and hav e no regard for whet her or not the humans living within earshot of them work late, or work ov ernights, or just don't want to lis ten to chic k ens. Additionally, in my ex perience, many folk s that are interest ed in keeping c hickens are blinded by t he excitement of having s aid c hic k ens and do not tak e the time to properly prepare t heir property or understand everything that having c hick ens entails . 10/17/2020 11:31 AM 114 They are incredibly loud, and will wak e up neighbors and their dogs . They are filt hy c reatures and cannot be k ept anywhere near property lines without detritus spreading int o neighbor's yards. They should not be allowed. 10/17/2020 11:28 AM 115 I had an old neighbor with hens. They don't make much nois e and you hardly know they are there. It was fun to wat ch them in the bac k yard. 10/17/2020 10:54 AM 116 the person I knew was not v ery res ponsible maintaining a c los ed spac e. Chickens were wondering all ov er and would become a t hreat to mot orist . Polic e and city admininstrators were spending a lot of time with owner to k eep his chic kens penned up. 10/17/2020 10:50 AM 117 They weren't a bother at all. Zero problem. This was in NE mpls with s mall, clos e lots . Was fun for the kids and neighbors actually. Good c onnection to agriculture. 10/17/2020 9:56 AM 118 Great to have the eggs . It was a vis ual mes s.10/17/2020 9:16 AM 119 Sev eral ac quaintances hav e chickens . They are entertaining and ornamental, and I have enjoy ed the opportunity to have fres h eggs . 10/17/2020 1:09 AM 120 Enjoy s eeing them nex t door 10/16/2020 10:44 PM 121 Hav ing s mall number of chic kens(6 or les s ) doesnt c ause alot of is s ues. the chic k ens s eem to be part of the backyard nature. Kids really k now where their food comes from. 10/16/2020 10:29 PM 122 Hav e only heard pos itive things : food quality, k ids enjoy ment/learning, etc 10/16/2020 9:28 PM 123 We had c hickens in Roseville and it was a wonderful ex perience for us and our neighbors as we gave eggs away and it fostered a sense of community among us. 10/16/2020 9:27 PM 124 A friend from a neighboring city kept c hickens and it did not s eem intrus ive to her neighbors and it was a great learning ex perience for her c hildrens . 10/16/2020 8:54 PM 125 It was a great learning ex perience f or children to learn about how t o rais e baby c hick s .10/16/2020 7:00 PM 126 Plus s ide is t hat they're easy to care for and a lot of fun. They look like moving lawn ornaments. Downs ide is that predators will find them and inex perienc ed, low c ommitment chic k en k eepers are likely t o give up. 10/16/2020 6:58 PM 127 Pos itive, they are allowed in st anthony 10/16/2020 6:34 PM 128 Great food source and good learning ex perience for everyone inv olved 10/16/2020 5:59 PM 129 Friends of ours enjoyed keeping c hick ens in a city, but had a larger propert y and s o was not a nuis ance to anyone. 10/16/2020 5:25 PM 130 we have friends who keep chic kens and they hav e had pos itive experiences 10/16/2020 5:03 PM 131 They seem quiet and this family's kids loved the c hickens . They didn't hav e a roost er. Als o, the family had a smaller breed of c hicken. 10/16/2020 5:01 PM 132 It is an excellent learning ex perience for all who are involv ed to learn about animals and where our food comes from 10/16/2020 3:23 PM 133 We k now someone who keeps t hese. The roster c rows ev ery morning loud and clear, it is mes sy and the surrounding soil is contaminated. We don't believ e their killings, for food, 10/16/2020 2:57 PM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 25 / 81 should take plac e in urban s ett ings . 134 Very pos itiv e ex p. except for the upkeep of tak ing care of droppings in and around coops . You need to be vig. of the wild life seek ing their nex t meal (c oyotes,foxes ) 10/16/2020 1:13 PM 135 Chickens are awesome 10/16/2020 12:43 PM 136 I liked hearing t hem in the morning and I liked knowing that someone is try ing to stay connec ted to our food sources 10/16/2020 12:42 PM 137 I had a few c hickens which I rais ed from lit tle c hic k s in a conv erted rabbit hutch in the back yard with no problems relative to nois e, neighbor c omplaints, etc . It was a great learning experienc e as f ar as responsibilities f or a kid and would be a great alternative for urban k ids for a 4h project ins tead of rabbit s. A good parallel is any rules whic h would apply to rabbits should be applicable to chic k ens. 10/16/2020 12:30 PM 138 There are some behind my mothers house in St. Paul and I did not know they were there until I saw one and it was pointed out 10/16/2020 12:08 PM 139 positiv e interac tions with children 10/16/2020 10:46 AM 140 Lots of families in Arden Hills already hav e c hickens 10/16/2020 10:37 AM 141 Great relationship and respons ibility learnings for children with families. Connects families with their food source. Independence of ut ilizing own property for their own purpose. 10/16/2020 10:18 AM 142 Noisy, smell 10/16/2020 9:55 AM 143 Smelly and disrupt ive t o the immediate neighbors ! The city was as k ed to have them remov ed and they complied. 10/16/2020 9:55 AM 144 We liv e more than 200 feet from a home who k ept chic k ens and we were well aware of t he nois e c aus ed by the birds. When people buy chic k s to raise, they may get a roos ter or t wo by mist ake. And that would c ause noise problems for sure. 10/16/2020 9:50 AM 145 Neighbor a f ew doors s outh had roost ers and chickens. Kids rais ed them for s how. Never had a problem. 10/16/2020 9:45 AM 146 Very pos itiv e ex perience for their entire family.10/16/2020 9:44 AM 147 They're fun to have, good family bonding, and they help people with their daily food cost s.10/16/2020 9:41 AM 148 I did take care of chic k ens that were hatc hed for the purposes of embryology labs and raised them to adult hood and beyond, prior t o their being donated to loc al farms. They were uniformly nois y and borderline filthy despite the fact that we were s crupulous in our cleaning. Salmonella was a worry. 10/16/2020 9:30 AM 149 The chic k ens were noisy, the pens were a s ore spot, the yard was mes s y/junkie looking. Very unsightly. 10/16/2020 9:09 AM 150 They attract c oy otes . Also, I just do not want this in my neighborhood. I didn’t s ign up for urban farming. 10/16/2020 8:18 AM 151 Negativ e: see my c omments lis ted in #3 abov e.10/16/2020 8:12 AM 152 We k now res idents in St Paul who have had good s ucces keeping c hick ens in their yard, they have had no issues wit h neighbors and they provide eggs for many familey & friends . 10/16/2020 8:11 AM 153 They were a great learning ex perience for kids , provided many eggs and at e k itc hen scraps, keeping down on waste. 10/16/2020 8:10 AM 154 Chickens are not a bother- thos e I ’ve known who have had them have kept them res ponsibly.10/16/2020 7:09 AM 155 They brought their ext ra eggs into work for us coworkers. I s aw his henhouse, it was very clean, I would have been fine being his neighbor. 10/15/2020 11:09 PM 156 Great food source and character building for k ids 10/15/2020 10:56 PM 157 Good ex perience for kids /family, good food s ourc e, fun hobby, delicious eggs, eas y low maintenance pets 10/15/2020 9:51 PM 158 My in laws hav e chickens on a farm in the country. The smell is horrific , they’re loud, and the 10/15/2020 9:39 PM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 26 / 81 mes s is nasty. To be ex pected on a farm, but not in the suburbs. 159 very pos it ive. the only negative is hav ing a rooster that c rows . that does not s eem to be allowed here so there are no negativ es 10/15/2020 9:29 PM 160 Fran, f res h and natural st ore is not the s ame!!10/15/2020 9:23 PM 161 Many c ities in t he metro including even more urban cities allow c hic k ens. Chickens are known to eat many types of insect pes ts like ticks, they make very little nois e, easy to care for. J us t like for dogs, respons ible owners need pick up after the animals and make sure they don't bother the neighbors. I think if the amount of hens was restric ted to s ay 5 or 6 the chic k ens like many city ordinances, and are kept in a proper c oop and c ared f or properly, they aren't generally a problem for neighbors. When I had chickens in the past, I hadn't known them to be a problem for being unsanitary or attrac ting v ermin, and never had any c omplaints from neighbors . 10/15/2020 9:03 PM 162 Eggs t aste amazing.10/15/2020 8:57 PM 163 Freedom to use your property as a person s ees fit 10/15/2020 8:51 PM 164 My sister kept c hickens and I k now it was a great learning ex perience for her and her 7 children. I t is a lot of work, but can be very pos itiv e f or a family. 10/15/2020 8:33 PM 165 They are dirty, c an be loud, and are a nuisanc e to neighbors.10/15/2020 8:01 PM 166 Grew up on a farm where we did have chic k ens. Something or other was alway s after them.10/15/2020 7:54 PM 167 I have 2 neighbors that hav e c hickens and I love seeing and hearing them. One coop is 3 houses away and I never hear them. The other coop is across the s treet and I only hear them in the mornings and I have to really be lis tening for them. They are not noisy. Chic k ens help reduce wood tick population. I have not seen any inc reas ed predators in the neighborhood as a res ult. I am all for allowing c hickens 10/15/2020 7:35 PM 168 Sev eral neighbors have had chic k ens. No problems .10/15/2020 7:28 PM 169 There s hould be a limit on roosters .10/15/2020 7:25 PM 170 Fresh eggs, healthy, green, learning new lif esty le 10/15/2020 7:13 PM 171 A New Bright on friend of mine enjoy ed hav ing fres h eggs . They enjoyed watching their kids tak e on t he res ponsibility of c aring for the chickens, it was a good learning experience. 10/15/2020 6:49 PM 172 Our neighbors in Minneapolis had them. I would walk my son by their coop ev ery day. The neighbors would bring us delicious fresh eggs 10/15/2020 6:20 PM 173 It’s been great for their family. The eggs are tasty and the birds are entertaining!10/15/2020 6:19 PM 174 They have had a great experienc e, no nois e, no smell and neighbors have zero c omplaints.10/15/2020 6:18 PM 175 Neighbors had c hickens , and it was quite nois y.10/15/2020 6:15 PM 176 The chic k ens c irculated around the y ard eat ing ins ects .10/15/2020 6:15 PM 177 Our neighbor now has chickens in his backyard on Grant road. Occasionally they wander onto my property, but hav e not been a nuisanc e as suc h. 10/15/2020 6:10 PM 178 A neighbor over 50+ years ago in a s mall town. I had to fence my yard.10/15/2020 6:09 PM 179 Great fresh eggs and the kids love gat hering them.10/15/2020 5:16 PM 180 Smell & nois e are always an issue. Not to mention the at tract ion of foxes etc. We have enough critters roaming our neighborhood- c ats & dogs . With the Crepeau Refuge down the bloc k , rac coons are an is sue also.Rams ey County animal control is non-effec tiv e & now y ou want to have chickens! Lord help us . 10/15/2020 5:13 PM 181 One of the neighbors had c hickens , inc luding roos ters who made a lot of noise. Their backyard was a mes s of cages, and farming paraphernalia. 10/15/2020 4:57 PM 182 belong on a farm 10/15/2020 4:45 PM 183 It's always been a positiv e ex perience.10/15/2020 4:31 PM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 27 / 81 184 My neighbor lef t her c hickens run all ov er my y ard eve that we told t hem to keep their c hicken away f rom our hous e 10/15/2020 4:26 PM 185 It was my neighbor and I got the freshes t eggs. Nothing like them 10/15/2020 4:13 PM 186 A friend in the area had c hic k ens. Enjoyed t he eggs and the experience.10/15/2020 4:09 PM 187 Fresh eggs, keeps bug population down and neighborhood kids loved learning about the lifec y c le. 10/15/2020 4:08 PM 188 no negative experienc e. great food for the c oy otes 10/15/2020 4:02 PM 189 Chickens need very s ecure enc losures to keep them s afe from c oyot es. The coy otes can dig under fences and will attack chic k ens. Chic k ens may inc reas e the coyote populations around the area too which is dangerous to small dogs and other animals . 10/15/2020 4:00 PM 190 A neighbor used to have 2 or 3 hens, They were kept in a c age, bothered no one, and it was fun to hear t heir cackle when they would lay an egg. Nothing negative about it. 10/15/2020 3:58 PM 191 Mos tly positiv e ex periences. The eggs are great! The only issue I hav e seen if they're are not properly wat ched after foxes will get after the c hickens and kill them. 10/15/2020 3:22 PM 192 When I was growing up, my friend on Hamline avenue had chickens . They always had eggs and they were sooo fres h. 10/15/2020 3:22 PM 193 Urban chic k ens are no different than rural farms that als o rais e c hickens for food and eggs. They require care, are mess y and make nois e and can t rans mit disease jus t as any animal that roams around. People get ideas for "what a great idea" they would mak e as pets and lay eggs - then when the thrill wears off they are dumped off somewhere or let loos e - to fend for thems elves, never caring if t hey s urv ive or not. I grew up in a farming family and the farm is where chic k ens and food producing animals belong. 10/15/2020 2:19 PM 194 Sev eral friends with c hickens ; all hav e had pos itiv e experiences. They have had no v ermin or unsanitariness. The fresh eggs from a known s ourc e is v ery appreciated. 10/15/2020 1:54 PM 195 My daughter has had c hick ens for about 5 years in ros ev ille. So great for fresh eggs , great teac hing t ool for my grandc hildren. Life, death. Caring for an animal, cleaning out the c oop. They are not nois y at all, roosters yes but not hens. It's been a win win all around. 10/15/2020 1:49 PM 196 Yes we'v e k nown tons of people who have kept c hickens . Only positiv e ex periences from fresh eggs to learning experienc es for k ids. and I'm surprised to learn it's not allowed in Arden Hills, this seems unnecessarily res trictiv e. 10/15/2020 1:47 PM 197 Early morning rooster calls. Als o, was not k ept up well, a mess.10/15/2020 12:45 PM 198 They enjoyed the experience, liked the fresh eggs.10/15/2020 12:39 PM 199 I have never had them my s elf.10/15/2020 10:53 AM 200 I had a positiv e ex perience with chickens and brings us out side yo enjoy nature.10/15/2020 10:36 AM 201 They shared eggs, the children had respons ibilities, and the food source for us was exc ellent in that the c hick ens ate healthy food s craps . Commercial c hickens ’ diet is much less nutritional which trickles down to egg qualit y. 10/15/2020 9:37 AM 202 My brother kept them on his small South Minneapolis property. There was no issues with the chic k ens or the neighbors or any thing. 10/15/2020 9:31 AM 203 The families I know who hav e or have had chic k ens have really enjoyed the ex perience. Children learn about animal hus bandry and hav e t he res ponsibility of c aring for s omeone and enjoy bonding with the birds and every one enjoy s the eggs. A s mall downs ide is the consideration that has to be tak en towards keeping the birds s afe from predators. 10/15/2020 9:18 AM 204 None 10/15/2020 8:43 AM 205 It was jus t calming to see them...not unlike having a pet bird in a c age 10/15/2020 8:20 AM 206 The home where I pic k ed up my week ly CSA v egetables (c ommunity s upported agriculture) this summer had 4 or 5 c hickens in the back yard. Sometimes they were roaming freely in the fenc ed-in yard, and sometimes they were in their coop. They were all different, and all beautiful! My fiv e year old grand daughter was delighted by them! 10/15/2020 8:07 AM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 28 / 81 207 Neighbor had them in Minneapolis and it was an huge at traction f or t he k ids !10/15/2020 6:33 AM 208 lov ed hav ing fresh eggs and good responsibility for c hildren to learn 10/15/2020 5:14 AM 209 Dirty 10/14/2020 10:59 PM 210 Yes. I grew on a farm where we cared for c hic k ens. Most people do not comprehend the res ponsibility and purpos e of raising chickens. They are food, not pet s. Too many people in the city treat them as pets . 10/14/2020 10:56 PM 211 They are c ute, educat ional, and provide high qualit y eggs 10/14/2020 9:25 PM 212 All I've heard are good things. Yes, a chic k en occasionally gets out, but no ex amples of pest s/rodents/bothers 10/14/2020 9:20 PM 213 Fresh eggs a plus, s o many les s ons learned by the kids.10/14/2020 9:12 PM 214 You get fres h eggs, they are cute, k ids lov e them, chicken coops are adorable.10/14/2020 9:07 PM 215 I have friends in Minneapolis and Coon Rapids. They really enjoy the chickens and the eggs . It would be fun to see them in folks' backy ards. 10/14/2020 8:30 PM 216 My parents did in t he c ountry. Once they got older, it was a lot of work for them beacuse they were old & we weren't around to help. The c hicken coop jus t st ank. I loved having c hic k ens as a k id but didnt' realiz e the work to feed them, c lean the c oop, kill & clean the chickens unt il I was older. I can't imagine doing this in a neighboorhood enviroment in s ome neighboorhoods in Arden Hills . Sure if y ou've got lots of land between y ou & other folks...but y ou got to know what y ou are doing, be educ ated, res ponsible. 10/14/2020 8:28 PM 217 Only positiv e ex perience. My children had them before we moved here and are asking why we aren’t allowed. 10/14/2020 8:01 PM 218 Fulfilling, great source of eggs, fun 10/14/2020 7:43 PM 219 No negativ e ex periences, they were a fun hobby for my sibling to c are f or after school with permission of the owner 10/14/2020 7:15 PM 220 Noise/negative 10/14/2020 7:13 PM 221 Very pos itiv e. Aside from providing eggs , chic k ens help cons ume food waste, creat e ex cellent compost, fertiliz e lawns, and mitigate insect problems. They are benefic ial in teaching k ids about respons ible ec o-s tewards hip and how natural clos ed loops reduce or eliminate pollut ion and waste. 10/14/2020 7:00 PM 222 Hello, when fos tered and maintained c orrect ly, c hickens are a pos itiv e experience for families , especially thos e this kids. Teac hing them respons ibility and how to c are for a project . Fresh eggs als o help decrease family costs of groc eries and are in general healthier. Chic k ens c an be a great outlet ment ally for people and reduce stres s , additionally they help k eep the bug populations in chec k . 10/14/2020 6:58 PM 223 Only positiv e ex perience. Prov ide f res h eggs for the family, able to f eed hens with any organic material normally dis c arded/not usable/edible and manure can be us ed for garden beds and vegetable gardens . 10/14/2020 6:54 PM 224 They require a lot of c are to k eep from being smelly affair. Our neighbor’s chic kens run free and I would too if I live in their smelly home. 10/14/2020 6:49 PM 225 There are chickens on a propert y on my road and I have s een then wandering around in the neighbor’s front y ard. 10/14/2020 6:47 PM 226 We pick up our CSA in St. Paul from a house that has chic k ens. They are quiet and well cared for. The c hildren lov e them 10/14/2020 6:23 PM 227 Chickens are full of personality, provide good s ource of fresh eggs, c an fill the need as a pet cat or dog. 10/14/2020 6:20 PM 228 Chickens belong on a f arm. Not in Arden Hills.10/14/2020 5:46 PM 229 We hav e had nothing but positive experienc es with c hic k ens. They lay eggs, their quieter than mos t dogs, and they are a great opportunity for kids to learn. 10/14/2020 5:37 PM 230 Roos ters ( not hens ) were als o kept. Crowed all the time 10/14/2020 5:36 PM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 29 / 81 231 everyone i know that has rais ed c hickens has had a positiv e ex perience 10/14/2020 5:34 PM 232 Connec ted me more clos ely with my neighbors ; helped build a sense of c ommunity.10/14/2020 5:32 PM 233 Noisy and s melly.10/14/2020 5:27 PM 234 Plenty of eggs to eat and s hare. Fun res ponsibility for k ids, 4H 10/14/2020 5:20 PM 235 It’s part of the gardening c ulture on my s treet. The neighbors all enjoy it.10/14/2020 5:11 PM 236 Laying hens , if fed, housed and watered properly are wonderful to watch. They prov ide one of the most important s ourc e of proteins for the human diet. Children love to gather the eggs. My chic k ens produc ed enough eggs for my family plus some to share with my fellow teachers. They must be protec ted f rom predators. One challenge is k eeping them warm in wint er and keeping their water from freezing. 10/14/2020 4:57 PM 237 I have not k ept chickens my self because it is not allowed here in AH, but I k now many people who do and have found it very doable and rewarding. 10/14/2020 4:55 PM 238 I underst and that there is a calming quality to c hic k ens. Spending time outs ide with them, listening to them is very relax ing. Knowing that their c hic k ens were treated well made them feel better about cons uming eggs. Having c hickens increas ed their interactions with neighbors due to people s topping by to as k ques tions, show c hildren the chic k ens, and wanting to feed them treats. With a consistent routine, they were able to k eep the area c lean and free of noxious odors . 10/14/2020 4:54 PM 239 When we were k ids , in AH, we had egg lay ing chic kens. Bante c hickens .10/14/2020 4:52 PM 240 No negativ e ex perience. Enjoy the chic k ens and they were not a problem.10/14/2020 4:47 PM 241 I have known people in other c it ies who hav e them and onc e the initial interes t fades , the areas and y ards fall quickly into disrepair 10/14/2020 4:46 PM 242 I have had neighbors hav e them and they esc ape and runaround. J ust give a dirty impression to me. 10/14/2020 4:25 PM 243 Hav ing healthy fres h eggs is s o great . After having fresh eggs I can't eat ones from the stores due to their lack of taste and flavor and color. Being able to eat the way we s hould is a great boost to health. I know many people c onstantly looking for fresh eggs from neighborhood chic k ens 10/14/2020 4:25 PM 244 I knew a neighbor that had c hickens as pets. The neighborhood had no is s ue with thes e chic k ens. It made the neighborhood unique. 10/14/2020 4:19 PM 245 It s eems c ool in some ways , but you are c ounting on the person right next t o y ou to have the same s tandards that you do. In addition, unlik e dogs that c an come indoors if they are barking, chic k ens are not "tame" animals. They don't "s top clucking" when they are told....They do attract fox, mic e etc which also ef fec ts the people around you. 10/14/2020 4:19 PM 246 As long as coups are kepped clean and s ec ure there were no problems .10/14/2020 4:11 PM 247 N/A 10/14/2020 4:07 PM 248 There are several homes in our old neighborhood in NE Mpls who have them and it was awes ome to s ee. My neighbor would also giv e me fresh egg and we lov ed it . The kids in the neighborhood were involv ed and it was a great learning experience. 10/14/2020 3:45 PM 249 Had a great time and enjoyed results 10/14/2020 3:44 PM 250 Bac k y ard neighbor in my present residence and nearby neighbor in a previous AH townhouse kept c hickens . They wandered all over the plac e—streets, y ards , garages. They were a nuis ance and c aused problems for the neighborhood dogs.Who k nows what kind of dis eas es they may have had? 10/14/2020 3:44 PM 251 Everywhere we hav e lived previously allowed c hickens . Roos ters are a bot her (very noisy) but chic k ens were just fine. It was great to get eggs f rom our neighbors. Definitely a pos itive experienc e. 10/14/2020 3:42 PM 252 There were only six chickens and they were well k ept and cared for. I t was a nic e ex perience 10/14/2020 2:51 PM 253 Wit hin a well designated area, with a well designed pen and run prov ided a great educ ational 10/14/2020 2:16 PM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 30 / 81 experienc e for the owners and their k ids. It was c lean, the chickens happy, and there were many many eggs t o s hare! 254 They were fun to watch.10/14/2020 2:01 PM 255 Our kids LOVED an older c ouple down the road who kept c hickens in our former residence. They lov ed to feed, collect, and take care of the chickens 10/14/2020 1:22 PM 256 I know people in St Paul that have them. They seem to be fun to hav e.10/14/2020 11:36 AM 257 don't have an opinion.10/14/2020 11:25 AM 258 None 10/14/2020 9:49 AM 259 They’re great for families and kids and provide a healt hy food source where you can control the quality and k now the origin 10/13/2020 10:35 PM 260 Hav en't had any negativ e ex periences except for when one pass es away. Similar to when anot her f amily pet passes away. 10/13/2020 9:27 PM 261 Nev er had any probs at all 10/13/2020 4:37 PM 262 Seems to work well for fres h eggs . Their kids loved it as well it was educational and fun for them. 10/13/2020 2:19 PM 263 Great ex perience 10/13/2020 6:00 AM 264 We just moved f rom NE Mpls and someone nearby us had chic k ens 10/13/2020 5:17 AM 265 Only heard pos it ive things .10/12/2020 9:43 PM 266 Quiet animals, not smelly or Threatening the way other pets (bark ing dogs, etc) c an be, and cleaner in the s ense that they s tay in their coop and don’t mak e a mess in someone els e’s yard! 10/12/2020 8:38 PM 267 It’s an educ ational experience for my children and my s elf as a Mom, too! It builds a s ense of communit y and s us tainability for healthy food sources. 10/12/2020 8:14 PM 268 attracts c oy otes 10/12/2020 7:19 PM 269 They were fun to have. If kids are inv olv ed it show respons ibility.10/12/2020 6:54 PM 270 We’ve been giv en eggs by the individuals who had the hens. It ’s a good food source & our k ids enjoy ed feeding the chickens. 10/12/2020 6:22 PM 271 I lived in Saint Paul for 9 years. I liv ed nex t door to chic k ens they are a c omplete nuisanc e to neighbors . 10/12/2020 5:03 PM 272 Their dominant hen started Crowing!10/12/2020 3:47 PM 273 Great for k ids! Best eggs y ou'll eat.10/12/2020 3:46 PM 274 1. - laying hens hav e been bred to lay inc es s antly. Chick ens in the wild lay fewer than 20 eggs a y ear and live to 30 years old. Contemporary lay ing hens lay between 300 and 350 eggs a year and dev elop reproductive dis eas e whic h is the caus e of up to 90% of mortality in egg- lay ing flocks beginning at the age of 2 years old. It is a protrac ted and horrible death. Google “laying hens and ov arian c ancer” and “egg y olk peritonitis in laying hens” and choos e “images ". 2.- for every laying hen there is a dead or abandoned rooster. Google “male c hick s ”. 3. - chic k ens are Tropic al Jungle Fowl and need s erious and c ostly protection in Minnesota’s extreme hot and cold c limate. 4. In 2001 there were 26 chicken permits in Mpls. There are now 366. That’s an increase of 1308%. Our organization was founded in 2001. The fad has created a nationwide epidemic of unwanted chickens, ducks, geese, quail, and other domesticated fowl. They are abandoned at animal sanctuaries and shelters when t he novelty wears off. Before 2009 our res cue averaged fewer t han 40 s urrender inquiries a y ear. Sinc e 2009 when we firs t began keeping surrender statistics, we've been ask ed to help over 3,136 animals, overwhelmingly birds, and in no way hav e we been able to help them all. We haven’t had time to update the graph since 2015. There is no limit to the number of way s c hickens can cross your path without ever leaving y our neighborhood. They might turn up at garage s ale, in a dumpster, a f riend of a friend who got bored, a walk in the park , left s omewhere in a box , tos s ed from a car, or left on the Interstate. Many just appear in a bac k y ard and surviv e off the bird feeder till s omeone notices them. Or may be being abused in the backyard next door. Pre- 10/12/2020 3:44 PM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 31 / 81 Cov id, animal cont rol agencies us ed to send offic ers to c atc h and impound s tray or abandoned chic k ens but there are so many now, some s helters don’t ev en bother so impound shelter data does not reflect the number of city birds impacted. In 2001 there were 26 c hic k en permits in Mpls. There are now 366. That’s an increase of 1308%. Plus, the trend in t he number of chic k ens allowed per permit has also inc reas ed. Permit compliance rates are about 3% so there is no good data to repres ent t he ac tual 97% of households with chickens in most communit ies . Bottom line is there is a world of birds who need help. 5. Casualties of Urban Animal Agric ulture https ://www.facebook .com/media/set /? vanity=475016785200&set=a.10150602336545201 6. Back y ard Chickens - Sustainable for Whom? https://www.facebook.c om/media/set/? vanity=475016785200&set=a.10152887500425201 7. Back y ard Chickens : The Bird's Eye View- v ideo present ation was produced for city planning committees that reques ted Chicken Run Res c ue’s recommendations about propos ed c hic k en ordinances. It is an ov erv iew of our res c ue work and what can go wrong for the birds when cities allow backyard c hickens . Chicken Run Res c ue https://vimeo.com/67854723 275 A coworker in a dif ferent twin cities s uburb had chickens, and it was a great family project for the parents and k ids to work on together 10/12/2020 3:43 PM 276 The owner is very res pec tful of their neighbors and there aren’t any problems 10/12/2020 3:11 PM 277 I had a friend with a bac k yard c hicken coop who got fresh eggs every day.10/12/2020 11:16 AM 278 Our neighbors had t hem in New Brighton. They never bothered us .10/12/2020 9:43 AM 279 Its been many y ears now and was largely pos itive with t he ex cept ion of the frequent attac k s by wildlife. Our neighbors had them too and I recall that the noise was a bit obnoxious! They mak e noise at what should be quiet times of the day /night. 10/12/2020 9:17 AM 280 I have barely notic ed they were there. They aren’t aggres sive, eat tic k s and are fun pets. I pers onally don’t want them, but I see nothing wrong with others having them. I think they can be a great hobby and people should be allowed to pursue hobbies that have very litt le impac t on others. 10/11/2020 10:25 PM 281 When I firs t moved to Arden Hills, our neighbor had chic kens and it was a pos itiv e experience for me. I als o k now two other families in cities who have c hick ens --one lives in urban St . Louis and their son has kept the chickens and made s ome $$ on the s ide by s elling eggs . Another friend liv es in urban Cleveland and keeps chic k ens as well. Both f amilies have had excellent experienc es . 10/10/2020 9:56 PM 282 There arent negativ es . Hens are for the most part quiet, if they free range t hey "k now" their yard boundaries. They are great at certain types of insec t c ontrol. They are entertaining as well as relaxing to watch. They dont smell. Their litter is great c ompos ted to feed your garden. They giv e bac k to the community in t he form of neighborly relations. Becaus e ev eryone is enthralled wit h a chicken. 10/9/2020 10:18 PM 283 Chickens are a great way to teach c hildren (and adults) about where their food c omes f rom and prov ide them wit h hands on real life experienc e about caring for animals and farming on a small s c ale. Knowing where you food comes from (and ev erything y our food ate) is an inc redibly import ant thing. Hens are quiet and s houldn’t be cons idered a nuisanc e. It is critically important t hat we are allowed the opportunity to chose to be green and liv e off of our own food s ourc es in this c ommunity. It s eems ev ery one of our neighboring cities allows keeping c hickens and we hav en’t adopted this polic y y et. It ’s time for Arden Hills to recons ider this policy. 10/8/2020 3:36 PM 284 They had hens only and they were very quiet y ou wouldn’t know they were t here.10/8/2020 10:01 AM 285 Chickens eat unwanted pests like t ick s . Fresh eggs are healthy and delic ious.10/8/2020 9:46 AM 286 Hens are not noisy, and they eat nuis ance bugs like ticks and beetles. They are f riendly pets. They help provide local food sources and food s tability which is something we need more of. It's a great learning experienc e for kids as well and c hick ens c an be shown at the fair for 4H. 10/7/2020 6:51 PM 287 Friend in STP has lots of eggs and is part of a c ommunity. Chicken was te can be c ompos ted for gardening. 10/7/2020 4:49 PM 288 Experience has all been very good. The only negativ e is the work for the c hicken owners t o secure hens from raccoon predators . Hens eat left ov ers which also reduces food wast e. 10/7/2020 10:21 AM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 32 / 81 289 Everyone that I k now who has had urban c hick ens has had a great experience raising them and enjoy ing the benefit of fresh eggs. The c hickens are harmless and s hould be allowed. 10/7/2020 10:10 AM 290 Laying hens are largely s ilent, a great s ourc e of fresh food, educ ational f or children, and sust ainable. Most urban chicken coops are unnoticeable to neighbors. 10/7/2020 8:48 AM 291 A source of learning res ponsibility for children, fresh eggs, and opportunity t o s hare f ood with neighbors . 10/7/2020 8:48 AM 292 People who have chic kens do need to take c are of them, and keep their coop & yard c lean. But, the s ame goes for those that hav e dogs & cats. We all k now neighbors whose dog/s is way more of annoying then it s hould be. I have smelled people's dog poop inv es ted yards blowing in the wind... and barking... 10/7/2020 8:03 AM 293 The family had a garden and c hickens and kids learned to help raise them and had fresh quality eggs . Kids learned about food sources and gardening. 10/7/2020 6:41 AM 294 It’s been very educational for their c hildren 10/7/2020 5:48 AM 295 My friend had them and it was dis gusting after about 6 months . She had no idea how muc h time and effort it took so the coop got filthy. Fleas, mice, snak es and c oy otes bec ame a problem for the nex t y ear. The neighbors complained so many times but they didn't get rid of them unt il their own dog was k illed by a c oy ote. 10/6/2020 11:36 PM 296 My brother in-law has 6 c hic k ens in the small y ard it he built a coup that kept the chickens within their boundaries so no disturbances to their neighbors. 10/6/2020 10:39 PM 297 Exc ellent learning experienc e f or t heir kids in animal husbandry and provided an ongoing family project. 10/6/2020 10:27 PM 298 Great way to learn about chic k ens 10/6/2020 9:47 PM 299 Great learning experience for k ids in regards to humane food s ourc ing, s us tainable liv ing, res ponsibility. 10/6/2020 9:40 PM 300 No problem s 10/6/2020 9:15 PM 301 All positiv es - children love to v isit them and they are fun to watch pecking around 10/6/2020 8:32 PM 302 It’s been great to have fresh eggs ! They are quiet , minimal smell and great for building strong work ethic in children!! 10/6/2020 8:02 PM 303 Wonderful eggs to share with neighbors 10/6/2020 5:53 PM 304 Noisy, odor 10/6/2020 4:59 PM 305 No problems.Much quieter than dogs.10/6/2020 12:14 PM 306 A neighbor did but I didn't really dis cuss it with him. Didn't cause any is s ues. Loos e dogs are muc h more of an is s ue for me! and multiple neighbors let their dogs loos e, don't even bother with Invis ible Fenc e ev er 10/6/2020 10:45 AM 307 We had c hickens f or years in Ros eville. They are eas y to properly c are f or t hem. Our neighbors loved them. 2 neighbors didn’t know we had them for years - the coop looked like a shed. 4-6 hens don’t cause is s ues lik e s mell. We nev er had rodents or issues wit h c oy otes , Fox. Those animals were in the neighborhood but wit h a good coop des ign/build they didn’t get in the c oop or bother our hens. We miss the high quality eggs ! 10/6/2020 10:13 AM 308 I grew up in a MN s uburb nex t to a neighbor who had s ev eral c hic k ens. As a kid it was a great experienc e taking c are of them and raising t hem. I went over there a few times a week and collect ed eggs, cleaned their pen and played with the chic k ens. I ev en helped them hatch chic k s . They had a rooster which was nois y but the hens were very quiet and sweet. Overall my ex perience was a very pos it ive one, and one I hope to giv e my children someday s oon. 10/6/2020 8:29 AM 309 Neither positive or negativ e.10/6/2020 8:02 AM 310 I had friends growing up who k ept chic kens on a s mall res idential lot (much smaller t han the average Arden Hills lot). The c hildren learned a lot bot h about responsibility as well as about the logis tic s of how to des ign a coup as well as the nutritional needs of chic kens. They had all hens and their bac k yard was k ept very c lean. 10/6/2020 7:26 AM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 33 / 81 311 Wonderful s ourc e of healthy food 10/6/2020 7:01 AM 312 The people I’v e k nown with chickens have tak en good c are of them, included c hildren in the care/treated them lik e pets (whic h has been a great learning experienc e), prov ided aest hetically pleas ing hous ing, and hav e been able to us e t he eggs themselves, and s hare them with others. 10/6/2020 6:37 AM 313 Great for fresh food. Hav ing them builds a s tronger c ommunity.10/6/2020 6:32 AM 314 They were and to suc c es sfully keep a small number of c hickens f or f res h eggs .10/5/2020 11:55 PM 315 No negativ e ex periences 10/5/2020 10:32 PM 316 It’s fun and y ou get awes ome eggs 10/5/2020 9:54 PM 317 Sev eral previous locations, nev er a problem as ide from local k ids occas ionally harassesing them. 10/5/2020 9:40 PM 318 My dog nearly k illed s everal of the chic k ens while walking on the c ity paths becaus e the chic k ens were outs ide of their boundaries . There are no controls for chic k ens. Dogs need to be on a leash but c hickens can go anywhere. That doesn’t work for me. 10/5/2020 9:27 PM 319 Urban chic k ens allow for a s us tainable lifestyle while growing food for c onsumption. Great res ponsibility for k ids as well! 10/5/2020 9:23 PM 320 All univ ersally pos itive. Great f or kids learning and ex perience.10/5/2020 9:13 PM 321 Fresh eggs, less ticks in the y ard and fun pets make them a pos itiv e 10/5/2020 9:10 PM 322 Learning experience for k ids , and it t is increas ingly important to be responsible for your own sources of food 10/5/2020 8:48 PM 323 Fun hobby with good nutritional return 10/5/2020 8:45 PM 324 Fun for kids to c heck on and c are f or. Iss ue is noise 10/5/2020 8:11 PM 325 They lov ed it. They kept their pens super clean and were very neat to observe.10/5/2020 7:59 PM 326 The positives greatly outweigh any negativ es 10/5/2020 7:27 PM 327 Graat s ourc e of health food; chic k ens are very intertwining to owners with their pers onalities; great learning experienc e for kids 10/5/2020 7:25 PM 328 I have multiple friends with chic k ens and have no c omplaints despite not wanting my own chic k ens. 10/5/2020 7:09 PM 329 I only k now one pers on, who did it for fun/interest. But a lis tserve I am on has many people that do it and they rav e about it. 10/5/2020 7:08 PM 330 I had neighbors directly acros s the street k eep chic k ens in a former home. It was nice to hav e fresh eggs. The chic k ens did not make exces s ive nois e. It was f un to go vis it and see animals not us ually s een in the neighborhood. 10/5/2020 6:56 PM 331 The people I know who had them regretted it after a while. Too much work/expense.10/5/2020 6:26 PM 332 The school that I work at has kept c hick ens for y ears . I have taught a sustainability c lass where the kids c are for the c hic k ens. We use their waste as fertiliz er for the organic gardens. We hav e incubated the eggs , in the elementary c lassrooms, and t he c hildren had the experienc e of c aring for new chicks. For many k ids this has been their first involvement wit h chic k s /c hickens , they are belov ed by all. 10/5/2020 6:02 PM 333 No Roos ters because of noise. Have a c lear proc edure written to order removal if the owners are not res ponsible. Require a permit. Require permission from all neighbors with in 500 feet. 10/5/2020 5:29 PM 334 Fresh eggs;10/5/2020 5:24 PM 335 They fres h bac k y ard eggs are better equality t han what is at t he s tore. They're a great s ourc e education for kids having respons ibility of living animals and a great source of entertainment! 10/5/2020 5:06 PM 336 They are less nois y than jus t about any dogs and they provide food for families.10/5/2020 4:47 PM 337 A friend k eeps c hic k ens in Stillwater. She has a large yard, keeps the chic k ens fenc ed in and 10/5/2020 4:33 PM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 34 / 81 has a c oop for winter. Her c hic k ens are jus t about invisible. Her neighbor also keeps chic k ens and they are fenc ed in as well. Both f ences are tall - at least 5 feet t all. The birds do not run free except in their runs. The c oops are both neat and tidy. My friends chic kens are at leas t 30 feet from the hous e however her neighbors are a bit c loser. If allowed there s hould be a tall fenc e for the chic k ens that mus t come down within a s pecified period of time if t he homeowner stops k eeping chickens. I als o think that the coops and “pens” should be a s pec ified distance away f rom any houses bordering the c hicken owners home so as not to dist urbed the neighbors and t o prev ent any odors affiliated with owning chic kens away from the neighbors. 338 My sister lives in Minneapolis off Chic ago and has c hickens . She uses t hem for eggs and also connec ts with neighbor k ids on how to care for them and raising y our own food. 10/5/2020 4:24 PM 339 Kids learned how to c are for animals and family, understanding farm to table and food production, delic ious eggs 10/5/2020 4:15 PM 340 Lots of friends hav e c hickens , only pos it ive things !10/5/2020 4:02 PM 341 We hav en’t, but friends hav e. Their c hildren were res ponsible for feeding them & c ollec ting eggs. They s hared the eggs with t heir neighbors . 10/5/2020 3:57 PM 342 Healthy and sus tainable food source. Saves money and less harmful to the environment.10/5/2020 3:51 PM 343 I think it’s great - I like the s ounds they make and think it’s a great way to eat loc al, fresh eggs 10/5/2020 3:46 PM 344 I grew up in Lino lakes with chickens. They were well tak en c are of, helped to decrease bugs and were entert ainment. Also, taught res ponsibilit y 10/5/2020 3:45 PM 345 Quiet and free eggs ! Great for k ids to learn to care for animals .10/5/2020 3:43 PM 346 I owned c hickens when I lived in New Brighton. It caus ed no harm to my neighbors or my larger s urrounding c ommunity. Since we liv e in a free c ountry, no other reas ons or explanations are nec es sary. 10/5/2020 3:26 PM 347 All experienc es hav e been pos itiv e.10/5/2020 3:24 PM 348 none 10/5/2020 3:23 PM 349 My neighbors had them in Arden Hills. They had to get rid of them because of this ordinance. They put their hen house as far back from the street as they c ould. It butted up to my lot line. I had concerns, but once they were live those diss ipat ed c ompletely. I als o hav e a friend in Ros ev ille who has chic kens. They are doing great with it. Quite clean and healthy lifestyle the way they do it. Their kids embrace it too. 10/5/2020 3:09 PM 350 Fresh eggs, learning opportunity for k ids 10/5/2020 3:06 PM 351 Eggs . Less ticks. Les s mowing (gas). Educ ational. Amazing fertilizer 10/5/2020 3:05 PM 352 I've not owned c hickens but know sev eral who have, inside and outside Arden Hills, and they 've always been well tak en c are of and nev er bothered me at all. Not noisy, not a nuis ance, and t he animals were not neglec ted. 10/5/2020 3:05 PM 353 It was a great experienc e. Chickens help c ompos t food s craps and eat bugs like tic ks. And you get eggs ! Compared to dogs , they are quiet pets . 10/5/2020 2:57 PM 354 No is s ues I'v e ev er heard of 10/5/2020 2:53 PM 355 Former neighbors (from when I lived in St Anthony Village) have c hic k ens. They hav e a positiv e impact on t he neighborhood, often inv ite k ids over to learn about the hens , get eggs , etc . I hav e not heard any negative s entiment f rom other nearby neighbors . 10/5/2020 2:52 PM 356 Fresh eggs really are better for c onsumption for the people and the care of t he birds.10/5/2020 2:51 PM 357 It is a great experienc e for friends , neighbors and kids to vis it, the c hickens are well behaved and stay in their yard, the owners keep a v ery healthy s etting and are ex perts in t he best care of t he birds and it is a joy to have. They were egg laying hens. My brother also raised chickens for food in the fall and they were a joy to watch in the summer- no problems . 10/5/2020 2:48 PM 358 All experienc es hav e been pos itiv e - a great way to lead a more s us tainable lifest yle while teac hing kids important a lessons in respons ibility and the source of their food. 10/5/2020 2:48 PM 359 No negativ e ex periences if there aren’t roos ters. Very positive for the family to have fresh 10/5/2020 2:47 PM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 35 / 81 eggs, teach kids about animals and conservat ion 360 We hav e friends just across County Rd D in New Brighton t hat hav e chickens . Great experienc e for k ids and all their neighbors enjoy them as well. Als o, have friends in Minneapolis who have c hick ens . Same experienc e. They are a fun hobby with little affect to the neighbors around them. Again, ever person I k now who has had chic k ens...the neighbors enjoy it as well. 10/5/2020 2:45 PM 361 Nothing negative to say 10/5/2020 2:39 PM 362 Great for k ids to learn from, our neighbors enjoyed some free eggs here and there, we loved having eggs daily. Bec aus e we raised the chicks from a very young age they were well- socializ ed and friendly. Our dog and chic kens were friends. You do have to build your coop properly for winter and for k eeping out predators; if you do so you won't have any problems. 10/5/2020 2:37 PM 363 Great learning experience for c hildren, good companions, quiet and unbelievably tast y eggs 10/5/2020 2:36 PM 364 It’s been a great ex perience with fres h eggs for ev eryone (inc luding neighbors)10/5/2020 2:34 PM 365 All positiv e. Ev ery one I k now in Roseville, Minneapolis , and St Paul has had pos itive experienc es with c hic k ens. 10/5/2020 2:32 PM 366 As long as t hey are penned up, chic k ens don't pose any problems other than a little ex tra nois e. But we live in a c it y where there is nois e all the time. Quite frank ly, they are less of a problem than all the dogs that are freely allowed! 10/5/2020 2:30 PM 367 Sev eral family members and friends who liv e in s uburbs hav e had hens for y ears without trouble or complaint . They are peacef ul animals. Keep mos quitos and wood tick populations down. Provide eggs to many. And hav e more personality than most c ats & dogs ! 10/5/2020 2:30 PM 368 The eggs were delicious!10/5/2020 2:28 PM 369 The families that I know who have k ept chickens have enjoyed the chickens, enjoy ed hav ing fresh eggs, and apprec iated the opportunity for their c hildren t o learn the importance of hard work. It’s rewarding to s ee the animals that y ou take care of provide you wit h food. 10/5/2020 2:28 PM 370 They are v ery quiet (no roos ters) and t he benefits of supporting a greener lifes ty le and healthier diets are so wonderful. 10/5/2020 2:27 PM 371 It was great! Fresh eggs from a source we totally controlled. Eas y maintenance, v irtually silent, and unique pers onalities. We only gav e them away becaus e we moved to Arden Hills. 10/5/2020 2:26 PM 372 Biggest thing would be setting clear expectation of the coop requirements . Same color of house. It has to look presentable. No hac k job fencing and tarps. 10/5/2020 2:26 PM 373 ZERO Is sues.10/5/2020 2:25 PM 374 We hav e friends who k eep c hickens . They are friendly, eas y to c are for, and their kids have an enriching hobby. As ide from an oc casional predator scare, they have only had pos itive experienc es as a family. 10/5/2020 2:24 PM 375 You get out of chickens what you put in. I enjoyed tending to them. I especially enjoyed how they would eat our f ood s craps s o we had less week ly waste. 10/5/2020 2:09 PM 376 A friend of mine kept c hickens and hav ing fresh eggs , and giving her children res ponsibilities in taking care of them were both things she has c ommented on. I don't pers onally plan to rais e chic k ens, but feel our city shouldn't prev ent citizens from k eeping them, espec ially if their immediate neighbors approv e and t hat they follow the guidelines set by t he c it y. Other surrounding towns allow chickens and we can look to their rules and permitting guidelines to come up wit h a solid plan for our own town. 10/5/2020 2:06 PM 377 Quiet, easy to k eep in y our yard or enclosure, adds a res ponsibilit y for k ids without needing to leav e hous e to walk a dog 10/5/2020 2:04 PM 378 Folk s I k now that hav e had t hem lose interest quickly, especially when they hav e to figure out what do with them during the winter. 10/5/2020 2:02 PM 379 Pos itive experienc e - fresh eggs, pos itiv e learning act ivity f or kids (and adults !) and good pets 10/5/2020 1:58 PM 380 One neighbor had difficulty keeping them penned up. They were in the streets and neighbor's yards. Another k ept them properly fenced and housed in a coop but a c arnivore s till managed 10/5/2020 11:56 AM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 36 / 81 to get in and killed all the birds . Q5 Other Responses - If guidelines are written to allow chickens (laying hens), what restrictions do you think are important for the City to consider? 38 / 81 #OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)DATE 1 smell sensor for odder, so the license is not arbitrary.11/5/2020 12:05 PM 2 Not sure if permission is required...maybe inform and submit neighbor input and mitigation of concerns plan to get a permit. We should be taking not stay anonymous behind forms etc. 11/5/2020 11:50 AM 3 If all of the above guidelines are in order, then we imagine that neighbors might be in agreement. However, the chickens may well attract wild animals to the area as an attractive food source. 11/5/2020 10:12 AM 4 Roosters and their noise are the only problem I can envision. My neighbors are conscientious people. 11/4/2020 9:43 PM 5 Keep the city out of it. They just finally figured out a regulation when you can put your trash can out and when it should be taken in by - ridiculous. 11/3/2020 1:57 PM 6 Peace between neighbors and owners of chickens. Dispute resolution if possible. Appropriate size of coop for chickens. 11/2/2020 9:02 AM 7 Backyard only with a 6 foot solid type fence mandatory. Minimum of at least 20 feet from property lines. 11/1/2020 1:44 PM 8 Restrictions would not be enforced without much grief and harm to the community. All I have seen is uneven enforcement of every other guideline. 11/1/2020 10:23 AM 9 None 10/31/2020 9:29 AM 10 Fence is neighbor requests it. I don't mind if my neighbor wants chickens but I don't want to see them. 10/28/2020 1:40 PM 11 Our neighbors have chickens and they do not contain their birds within their own property. The chickens roam around in our yard. It is annoying and unsanitary 10/28/2020 11:12 AM 12 Permission needed from neighbors if less than a minimum distance, which would probably apply to most quarter acre or less properties. 10/27/2020 7:53 PM 13 No roosters. And a limit to the number of hens per capita of household size.10/27/2020 5:56 PM 14 It's important to allow chickens free range if the yard is properly fenced. Established, well- cared for flocks will stay within boundaries without issues. They should have a coop for safety, shelter, & nesting but allowed to roam during daylight hours to scavenge for bugs, pebbles, etc. Free range makes for happy chickens. 10/27/2020 3:52 PM 15 None 10/27/2020 12:33 PM 16 Fencing for chicken coops and run areas to provide safety for the chickens 10/26/2020 12:18 PM 17 If neighbors support someone who wishes to raise chickens, location and set back restrictions seem unnecessary. Cleanliness standards could be an effective way to address problems if they should arise, but that standard would need to be well written and equally well enforced. 10/25/2020 5:12 PM 18 Maximum # of chickens 10/23/2020 9:02 AM 19 I think the city should also look at how many people currently have chickens in a particular block/mile radius and limit the number of people who can have them based on that as well. 10/23/2020 7:43 AM 20 I would be concerned if the coops/run areas were too small 10/22/2020 4:41 PM 21 Mandatory education and annual inspection for permit. Random checks to assure well-being of the animals. Zero tolerance for cruelty, significant civil penalties for all other violations. 10/21/2020 7:58 PM 22 limit on number of adult birds.10/21/2020 1:54 PM 23 Limit on number of chickens / laying hens that can be kept and rules prohibiting to collection of eggs or maintenance on coops outside of reasonable hours to minimize noise levels before daylight hours. 10/21/2020 7:56 AM 24 Obviously, chickens shouldn’t be able to just run everywhere. However, as long as people take care of their chickens, screen them off, and get permission to keep them, I don’t see the problem. 10/20/2020 9:36 PM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 39 / 81 25 Complaint proc es s 10/19/2020 9:00 PM 26 ABSOLUTELY NO ROOSTERS 10/19/2020 6:16 PM 27 Good reporting syst em for violations.10/19/2020 4:28 PM 28 Chicken was te dis pos al guidelines. Plan for action when resident s with chic k ens allow thos e chic k ens to become a nuisanc e. Chicken nois e ordinance guidelines. 10/19/2020 4:26 PM 29 Permit c ontinuance contingent on not hav ing numerous legitimate neighbor c omplaints 10/19/2020 3:37 PM 30 DO NOT ALLOW THIS! YOU MAKE IT SOUND AS IF THE CI TY HAS ALREADY BOUGHT INTO THIS! IF SO, I WILL BE AT THE NEXT CITY HALL MEETING! 10/19/2020 1:57 PM 31 No roosters 10/19/2020 12:00 PM 32 Health and wellness requirements as mentioned in previous c omment-v et care, v ac c ines , etc 10/19/2020 11:31 AM 33 In addition to general permis s ion from neighbors being required, permiss ion from neighbors regarding the look/ should als o be required. 10/18/2020 4:21 PM 34 Cos t to ins pect chicken housing and other res tric tions s hould be born by the people with the chic k ens, not all c ity residents . 10/18/2020 4:15 PM 35 I don’t think t hey s hould be in the front y ard for hous es with s mall yards.10/18/2020 3:56 PM 36 Nbr of chic k ens 10/18/2020 2:02 PM 37 Given their noise and potential odor, permission s hould be f rom any neighbor within 1/4 mile. What about free roaming chic k ens as I s ee on my walks? That is at least as big an is s ue for me. 10/18/2020 1:19 PM 38 None of the above 10/18/2020 12:25 PM 39 Again, until Arden Hills enforces it s c odes, any restrictions are bound to be dismis s ed.10/18/2020 10:05 AM 40 I don't see a need for res trictions .10/17/2020 9:09 PM 41 While I don't think c hic k ens s hould be allowed wit hin t he c it y at all, I think that if it does end up being permitted, it needs to be heav ily regulated. Obtaining permission from neighbors is the ultimate priority - additionally, this should be anonymous and done through the c ity s o t hat the neighbor ask ing for permission does not have the ability to bother or pressure the neighbors they are seeking permis s ion from. Minnesot an passiv e aggres s ion is st rong and would absolutely be ex ploited if the permis s ion-seek ing proc ess is not adminis tered by the city and anonymous. 10/17/2020 11:31 AM 42 Annual c heck on the sanitation and upkeep of t he c oop.10/17/2020 10:53 AM 43 My opinion is that allowing people t o k eep c hickens will be a mess to enforce, but if it is allowed t here has to be a clear unders tanding that if a resident is not following the rules they will lose the priv ilege to k eep c hic k ens. I AM NOT OPTIMISTIC 10/17/2020 9:42 AM 44 limit number of chic kens to 6 or less. the laying hens dont make alot of noise or caus e any damage. they jus t walk around and pec k at ground and eat ins ec ts. 10/16/2020 10:29 PM 45 Number of chic k ens in addition to maximum c oop s ize/ s q ft of property.10/16/2020 9:19 PM 46 Evidence of chicken keeping training required 10/16/2020 6:58 PM 47 Permit c os t offs et city expenditure.10/16/2020 6:51 PM 48 None 10/16/2020 6:34 PM 49 permission s hould be only immediate neighbors 10/16/2020 5:03 PM 50 -No k illing of chic k ens on premis es or in city limits . -Formal s ound barriers in the coop.10/16/2020 2:57 PM 51 Other than establishing a max number allowed I don't believe guidelines are needed for city chic k ens 10/16/2020 1:58 PM 52 Coop siz e and run area mus t be large enough to keep chickens comfortable, saf e, and in good health. 10/16/2020 12:43 PM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 40 / 81 53 No roosters, minimum distance from liv ing quarters of neighboring properties vs property boundary. You c ould abut a neighbors property in a c orner which is away from struc tures with no problems but be further away from the boundary and nearer a structure and hav e a problem. 10/16/2020 12:30 PM 54 Animal (c hicken) health/safety standards 10/16/2020 12:06 PM 55 Lot size. Minimum 1 acre.10/16/2020 11:30 AM 56 coops should not be in the front yards.10/16/2020 10:18 AM 57 the Coops mus t be attached to, or maintained within the main residence of the owner 10/16/2020 9:55 AM 58 This type of green initiative should not be managed by the city.10/16/2020 9:44 AM 59 I think raising c hic k ens in an urban setting is a generally bad idea. It c ertainly does not improve the health and well being of residents or of property values. I think it would be a detriment to both of those fac tors. 10/16/2020 9:30 AM 60 Number of chic k ens allowed to hav e s hould be est ablished. Number of c hic k ens per coop should also be defined, i.e., y ou c an't hav e 30 chickens in one coop. They should be healthy chic k ens, is there s omeway to hav e them c ertified to state they are healthy. The handling, care, treatment, and transportation must follow the guiedelines of the Animal Prot ection Ac t. 10/16/2020 9:09 AM 61 Who will be monitoring the neighborhoods t o s ee if theses are being followed? Are we hiring additional st aff? Who is paying for these to be enforced? 10/16/2020 8:18 AM 62 Free range, birds should not be kept in c oops. Would bring in more coyotes.10/16/2020 8:15 AM 63 An expens ive permit!10/16/2020 8:12 AM 64 There are movable c hicken coops which allow the birds to f orage in other areas of the lawn. But they could primarily be housed in one area. I would not want the guidelines to prohibit this ability to allow the chic k ens to move about as long as they are in a c oop. 10/16/2020 8:11 AM 65 If the rules are s ane, y ou shouldn't need permission from neighbors. Too many people not educated enough. 10/15/2020 11:09 PM 66 No roosters only 10/15/2020 9:51 PM 67 Max imum number of chickens allowed per square foot.10/15/2020 9:39 PM 68 Number of chic k ens per hous ehold 10/15/2020 9:22 PM 69 Permission from neighbors is absolutely neces s ary.10/15/2020 8:01 PM 70 I’d lik e the ordinanc e to be written so a majorit y of properties c ould have chickens if they wanted. For ins tanc e, set backs of 200’ from property lines is ex c es siv e for our property. Also, I think setbacks from back lot lines that back up to trails could be less than side lot s that are up agains t neighbors y ards. 10/15/2020 6:37 PM 71 Three things; notify the c ity of chic k en pres enc e; coop must be at least 15 feet from a neighboring res idenc e (not the garage); mus t agree to arbitrate differences with a neighbor. 10/15/2020 6:15 PM 72 Chickens are fine, but the burdens that come with chic k ens s hould nev er be imposed on others due to proximity or neglec ted level of c are/maintenanc e 10/15/2020 6:10 PM 73 Why s hould I hav e to objec t to a neighbor hav ing chic kens. With varianc e objection, it c auses unfriendly relations for y ears to c ome. 10/15/2020 6:09 PM 74 If any neighbor within a one block radius of the requested s ite objects for any reas on- permit should be denied. 10/15/2020 5:13 PM 75 a max number of chic k ens 10/15/2020 4:09 PM 76 If the City approv es laying hens , in addition to all of the above, mak e the City res ponsible to monitor or polic e what they have approved and not ex pect peoples neighbors to work it out with one another when issues are report ed to the City. Bac k y ards are not intended as hobby farms in urban areas . 10/15/2020 2:19 PM 77 Location more important than dis tanc e ; a bac k c orner is okay. Maybe distanc e from other dwellings, but not distance from property. 10/15/2020 1:54 PM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 41 / 81 78 Max imum number of chickens.10/15/2020 1:47 PM 79 Res pons ivenes s by c ity to v iolations of ordinance.10/15/2020 10:32 AM 80 Just to c larify- no loud roos ters! And may be limit the number of chic kens. We are all for it- within reas on. 10/15/2020 9:37 AM 81 Keeping them enclosed where nois e would not be heard by neighbors 10/15/2020 9:11 AM 82 chic k ens and c hick en coops will bring down property values. If any of our neighbors had chic k ens when we looked at our house in Arden Hills , we would have walked away. Would not buy it, could not sell later. 10/14/2020 10:56 PM 83 No roosters! Specificat ions on dis posing of c hick en waste. They are v ery smelly. Many city lots are very small and it would be dif ficult to situate the c oop far enough away from neighbors . 10/14/2020 9:57 PM 84 Mus t have at tended a class on k eeping c hickens & get a c ity -issued permit & polic y should & mus t spell out abov e items t o reduc e any wiggle room or interpertation otherwise. Also, pleas e keep addresses on this s urv ey priv ate. This c an be suc h a personal mat ter for s ome peopel & saddly, it is hard to have different opinions these days without riling up people's emotions. 10/14/2020 8:28 PM 85 Regarding question 6 the number of hens should be dependent on lot siz e.10/14/2020 7:29 PM 86 How food and food/s c raps are s tored, how coops and chic k en run are c ared for.10/14/2020 7:00 PM 87 The city should review extensiv ely best practic es for urban farming of chic k ens from other cities (to include those outside the state of MN, who may hav e a bett er handle on how to properly execut e s uccessful homeowner based chicken farming). Nois e (generally hens are pretty quiet), cleanliness/smell and the design of the coop will be important. Additionally, pleas e addres s SAFETY as it c omes to coop design and outf it. Ex ample elec tric al s afety (heating lamps with dry bedding, extension cords etc .) c an lead to potential fires . Children als o need to know how to properly handle c hic k en poop s afely. Ens uring the coop is s afe from predators is import ant as well, rac c oons, oppossums, coy otes and cats all come to mind as the main sus pects that need to be "proofed" from gett ing into the c oop. General guidance on how to do suc h would be benefic ial for homeowners , as predators should not be attracted onc e they k now getting to the coop will be a lost caus e if proof ed properly. 10/14/2020 6:58 PM 88 Coop des ign standards , they s hould be aesthet ically pleasing and not a run down shac k .10/14/2020 6:47 PM 89 Max imum number of chickens allowed per household 10/14/2020 6:21 PM 90 The number of birds in one flock or coop 10/14/2020 6:20 PM 91 No chic k ens!10/14/2020 5:46 PM 92 Expec tations for the care of the chickens : c oop, food, watering, will they be used as a food source (i.e. s laughtered for food - is that allowed - how should that be handled) Periodic ins pec tions - failing ins pection what are the penalties and remedies by the city. How to f airly handle c omplaints by neighbors . 10/14/2020 5:33 PM 93 This is a residential area, not farmland 10/14/2020 5:16 PM 94 number of c hick ens . Pos s ibly 6 10/14/2020 4:54 PM 95 None 10/14/2020 4:52 PM 96 safety of the chic k ens from predators es pecially c oy otes , neighborhood dogs that get loose and neighborhood c ats . 10/14/2020 4:25 PM 97 Hones tly, this is one of the worst ideas I've ev er heard proposed for this community. This is not a rural area. We do not k eep liv estoc k here. I'm very tolerant of any thing my neighbors do, so long as it does not create a nuisance. This would be a nuisanc e. 10/14/2020 4:14 PM 98 Screening es pecially needed when properties c urrent ly do not hav e fencing.10/14/2020 11:44 AM 99 I dont think there should be much regulation. If neighbors c omplain about smell or nois e than the owners aren't doing a good job taking c are of the chic kens. Perhaps it s hould be a permit. Somet hing t hat you could have rev ok ed if neighbors complain. As far as size and location on property I dont think that should be regulated. 10/13/2020 9:27 PM 100 Where chickens are allowed to wander outside of their c oops.10/12/2020 6:52 PM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 42 / 81 101 No roosters.10/12/2020 6:22 PM 102 All adjoining propert y owners s hould be required to sign off.10/12/2020 5:03 PM 103 We s hould require Crowing hens be removed at the expens e of the owner 10/12/2020 3:47 PM 104 http://chickenrunrescue.org/Munic ipal-Regulation IF permitted: - Permit as pets only - Do NOT prohibit roosters - Prohibit slaughter, breeding, sale or barter - Limit number of birds to 5 or fewer - Require 100% consent of neighbors - WRI TTEN guidelines for c are - mandate veterinary c are - Cap number of permits - Allot for additional administrativ e staff and res ourc es - Allot for enforc ement and c apture training 10/12/2020 3:44 PM 105 Minimum dis tance f rom the livable space on neighboring property. I.e. Distanc e away from house or patio, but at the bac k of a large y ard as long as it is on the property it can be near the lot line. 10/12/2020 11:16 AM 106 let people do whatev er they want! It's their property.10/12/2020 9:43 AM 107 There s hould be a max imum number of chickens identified.10/7/2020 4:49 PM 108 number of c hick ens allowed based on lot s ize 10/7/2020 3:47 PM 109 Fencing required and annual fees.10/7/2020 3:30 PM 110 Max number of chickens to 6 or 8 within city limits .10/7/2020 10:21 AM 111 I think that t he rule about distance from property lines is too res tric tiv e. A lot of people don’t have 400 feet or ev en 200 f eet to s pare between them and the next property line. It should be a muc h short er dis tanc e, such as the ten feet that are ac ceptable in other c ities. 10/7/2020 10:10 AM 112 Quantity of c hickens relativ e to lot siz e 10/7/2020 8:48 AM 113 Coops should be required to be 5 feet from their own home.10/6/2020 11:36 PM 114 Strict fencing rules. Payment of fees to help defray enforc ement costs. Number of c hickens should be limited to two or less. Getting neighbor permission needs to be carefully cons idered to avoid problems between neighbors . Perhaps near-by neighbors should be s ent a form and it should be returned to City Hall so objec tions c an be given but the person wanting chickens does not know who has objec ted (like when res idents alert the City t o c omplaints ). Also neighbors a leas t four homes away and surrounding neighbors front and bac k (perhaps within a certain number of feet ) should be c ontac ted. Chic ken cluc k ing is noisy and people don’t like to hear it. Admittedly dogs are also nois y, but they are ac c epted for many years in res idential environments. Chic k ens s hould be limited to farm c ommunities. 10/6/2020 9:03 AM 115 Dis tanc e from buildings. In our neighborhood we hav e very awkward lot lines and many people have extra lots next door. I wouldn’t see any issue wit h a coop being say 10 ft from a lot line as long as it’s open land and not next to someone’s house. I also see no issue with c hickens in the front yard as long as the coop is s heltered by a screen or bus hes . Again, s ev eral of our neighbors hav e very little bac k y ards but very large and s pac ious f ront yards. I t is important that the c hickens hav e the optimal land to liv e on (sunny and dry, not s wampy ground). 10/6/2020 8:29 AM 116 Limit number of hens.10/6/2020 8:02 AM 117 All of t he above. Also, not really look ing for the spread of any disease either. Let’s keep chic k ens on the farms. That’s the beas t plac e for them. 10/5/2020 9:27 PM 118 Max # of laying hens per household, no roosters , maybe decrease s etback requirements 10/5/2020 8:48 PM 119 I gues s I would approv e of a 10' distance from the lot line, like you have for sheds. Probably we should have a maximum siz e for the coop and run area so we don't feel lik e there is a farm next door, but I don't know what that s ize s hould be. This s hould be for fun and eggs , not a commercial operation. 10/5/2020 7:08 PM 120 As long as t he s tructures are on the owners property i dont think the c ity needs to worry about it. 10/5/2020 5:24 PM 121 Contingency plans for when a neighbor pet kills a chicken 10/5/2020 4:13 PM 122 None 10/5/2020 3:35 PM 123 No res tric tions, we are adults and should be treated as suc h.10/5/2020 3:26 PM Bac kyard Chic kens Survey 43 / 81 124 I will c ombine two of the above. I think that if there are guidelines for minimum guidelines from neighbors ' property lines, it should be something that the neighbors c an waive. As I stated earlier, I would hav e waiv ed my property line requirements so my neighbors could hav e had their c hickens . 10/5/2020 3:09 PM 125 I think it would be reas onable to s ee what t he c ities surrounding c ities have for guidance and go with ones that are s imilar. 10/5/2020 3:05 PM 126 None 10/5/2020 2:53 PM 127 Periodic checks to make sure rules are maintained. A minimum number of calls regarding problems before the c hickens are forced to be removed. 10/5/2020 2:49 PM 128 Protoc ols for handling neighbor c omplaints .10/5/2020 2:37 PM 129 None 10/5/2020 2:34 PM 130 None of thes e kinds of rules are required for dogs . Dogs c reate many more s afety hazards than c hickens and are noisier and more disruptive. 10/5/2020 2:32 PM 131 The keeping of roosters should be prohibited and the. Number of chic kens should be predetermined. 6 is a good number as they do hav e a signific ant attract ion rate and can be prey ed upon. Ty pically other cities require c oops to be 5’ - 10’ from neighbors and c oops are t o be k ept in the back yard. 10/5/2020 2:27 PM 132 Only that owners keep cont rol - i.e. not allowed to roam freely or into other properties without permission from those owners. Otherwis e, mos t should be c ov ered by existing building and pet requirements . 10/5/2020 2:26 PM 133 For the min. dist ance from other properties , I mean not hav ing chic k ens right on t he property line. Hav ing a min. dist ance that is unreasonable (i.e. a half an ac re) that would automatic ally dis qualify most of the residents from having c hickens wouldn't be fair. Looking at what nearby towns do would be helpful. 10/5/2020 2:06 PM 134 I appreciate t he c onsideration of thes e regulations if they are allowed.10/5/2020 2:02 PM Page 1 of 4 AGENDA ITEM – 1C MEMORANDUM DATE: November 16, 2020 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: Gayle Bauman, Finance Director SUBJECT: 2021 Proposed Budget and CIP Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A Council Should Consider Staff is requesting City Council to review and provide feedback to the attached proposed 2021 Budget and CIP. The Truth-in-Taxation meeting is scheduled for December 14, 2020, where a final budget and tax levy will be adopted. Background A budget workshop was held with the Council on August 17, 2020. Staff was directed to reduce the proposed COLA for non-union employees from 3% to 2% and Council adopted a maximum tax levy increase of 4.25% on September 14, 2020. The final levy and budget adoption meeting is scheduled for December 14, 2020. Discussion Wages and Benefits The 2021 proposed budget is currently being prepared assuming a 2.0% wage adjustment for non- union staff; the IUOE Local 49 Union Contract was approved back in December 2019 at 3% for 2021. Benefit amounts have been adjusted based on renewal information. Health insurance is set to increase by about 9.5% and dental is set to remain the same as 2020. The city’s payment toward employee health insurance is increasing $43.48 per month for an employee on a single plan and $87.50 per month for an employee on a family plan. This is a $19,500 increase in the budget. Other changes to personnel costs include changes in the allocation between departments and funds for various positions. Total personnel costs increased by $152,090 from 2020 to 2021. The breakdown of this increase is as follows: 2020 IUOE Local 49 contract (approved after budget was adopted) $16,540 2021 Step increases $63,020 2021 COLA adjustments $52,470 Health insurance increase $19,500 Work Comp increase $560 TOTAL $152,090 Page 2 of 4 General Fund The General Fund is the primary operating fund of the City and its main source of revenue is property taxes. The 2021 revenue budget is projected to increase by $256,550 over 2020 to $5,153,270. One of the reasons for this increase is the proposed tax levy increase which increases the General Fund revenue by $125,750. Another reason is inclusion of building permit revenue of $275,000 for three significant projects expected to move forward next year. If any of these project do not move forward and no other projects develop during 2021, the budget for building permit fee revenues may be overstated. The budget for Municipal State Aid Maintenance had to be reduced by $22,240 from the amount presented to the Council back in August. COVID-19 has had an impact on these revenues and the City was notified of an approximate 15% decrease for 2021. Expenditures are projected to increase by $194,670 over 2020 to $5,212,980. Besides personnel costs, the increase is mainly due to public safety costs. • The police contract is expected to rise by 3.8%, or $51,120 for 2021. Major cost drivers include a 2.5% COLA, PERA rate increases, first aid supplies, training and a decrease in revenues. • Dispatch costs will be increasing by 22.4%, or $10,220. This is mainly due to an error in the way report queries undercounted medical calls in previous years for cities served by Allina. This means an increase in call counts and an increase in cost sharing for the next three years. The impact of this shift will happen over a three-year period as the use of a three-year rolling average of call counts smooths out variability in annual call fluctuations. • The fire costs are expected to rise by 5.7%, or $35,410 for 2021. This is mainly due to increased personnel costs ($51,690), the addition of family health insurance ($28,000) and an increase in routine maintenance repairs ($26,720), all of which Arden Hills’ cost share portion is 25%. Special Revenue Funds The City has five special revenue funds with activity in 2021 that finance various activities with restricted revenues. The allocation of property tax dollars is proposed to remain the same for the EDA General Fund ($100,000). The audio/video equipment was updated in the Council Chambers during 2019 so there are no major purchases budgeted in the Cable TV Fund for 2021. Only one of the three Tax Increment Financing Funds currently receives tax increment revenue (TIF #4). TIF #3 has been decertified and has funds available for future eligible projects. TIF #5 was recently established at the end of 2019. Capital Project Funds The Council has previously reviewed the 2021-2025 CIP. Much of this information is reflected in the capital funds of the City. The allocation of property tax dollars is proposed to remain the same for the Equipment and Building Replacement Fund ($50,000), remain the same for the Capital Improvement (PIR) Fund ($250,000), and increase by $50,000 for the Public Safety Capital Fund ($120,000). The property tax allocation for the Public Safety Capital Fund will need to be increased in future years. CIP 2021-2025 Projects included in the 2021 Proposed Budget and CIP are as follows: Project Fund Source Amount City Hall Maintenance Equip/Bldg Replacement $50,000 LJFD Road Costs Public Safety Capital $80,600 LJFD Capital Items Public Safety Capital $19,660 Lift Station Rehab Sewer $48,000 Sewer Lining/Rehab Sewer $220,000 Page 3 of 4 2021 PMP – Hazelnut Neighborhood PIR/Utilities $3,632,000 Karth Lake Runoff Control Surface Water/Grant $180,000 Replace Int’l Plow Truck #120 Equip/Bldg Replacement $243,960 Replace 2012 F-350 Truck #203 Equip/Bldg Replacement $48,000 Replace 2010 F-350 Truck #210 Equip/Bldg Replacement $46,000 Replace 1997 Toro Groundmaster #409 Equip/Bldg Replacement $60,000 Trade in Program Toro Z Mowers #458 & #459 Equip/Bldg Replacement $30,000 Portable Message Board Equip/Bldg Replacement $16,000 Portable Light Tower Equip/Bldg Replacement $10,000 As of the writing of this report, it has been realized that a few projects that are currently listed as 2020 projects will actually be completed in 2021. The final 2021-2025 CIP will include these projects in 2021. This does not alter the ending 2021 cash balance for any of the funds. Enterprise Funds The City has four enterprise funds that finance business-type activities. A rate study was completed in 2018 for the Water, Sewer and Surface Water Management funds. The recommended rate increases are reflected in the revenue budgets and will be included on the 2021 Fee Schedule for the City. The proposed increases are as follows: Water – 3%; Sewer – 6.5%; Storm – 3%. Below is a comparison of utility fees for 2020 and 2021 based on proposed rates and for a household using 9,000 gallons per quarter with a ¾” meter size or smaller. Revenues for water and sewer are down in 2020 because of COVID-19. The biggest impact was realized during 2nd quarter billings. It appears usage came back to more ‘normal’ levels for 3rd quarter. An analysis shows that water revenue may come in about $30,000 under budget and sewer revenue may come in about $150,000 under budget. The difference in revenue loss between the two funds is most likely due to the fact that businesses continued to irrigate but the usage in the buildings dropped dramatically. The Sewer Fund had been working on building up a cash balance, but the hit it took from COVID-19 was quite a setback. Staff is looking at recommending a 50% decrease to the amount of the transfer from the Sewer Fund to the Equipment and Building Replacement Fund in 2020 ($63,000) to mitigate the deficit in the Sewer Fund. Staff has plans to create a long term Vehicle and Equipment Management Plan as there is currently no data supporting the transfers being made from the Utility Funds to the Equipment and Building Replacement Fund. If this transfer reduction causes a deficit balance in the Equipment and Building Replacement Fund, it could be made up in future years once the asset management plan is created, or the City could use savings from the 2020 General Fund mainly due to the furloughed employee to make up the difference. Property Values, Taxes and Tax Rates According to information provided by Ramsey County, the median home value in Arden Hills will increase from $372,400 for 2020 taxes to $387,500 for 2021 taxes, an increase of 4.05%, which is less than the countywide average of 4.9%. The annual impact of a 4.25% City levy increase to a residential homes is as follows (City tax amount only): 2020 2021 Water 73.74 75.89 Sewer 109.27 116.38 Storm 15.61 16.08 TOTAL 198.62 208.35 Page 4 of 4 Set levy at $4,311,090 (an increase of $175,750 or 4.25% over 2020) Value of Value of Taxable CITY TAX Property for Property for Value for $ % Pay 2020 Pay 2021 Pay 2021 Pay 2020 Pay 2021 CHANGE CHANGE $ 180,000 $ 187,300 $ 166,900 $ 404 $ 421 $ 17 4.2% $ 372,400 $ 387,500 $ 385,100 $ 937 $ 971 $ 34 3.6% $ 410,000 $ 426,600 $ 426,600 $ 1,041 $ 1,076 $ 35 3.3% $ 525,000 $ 546,300 $ 546,300 $ 1,350 $ 1,407 $ 57 4.2% $ 650,000 $ 676,400 $ 676,400 $ 1,747 $ 1,817 $ 70 4.0% The 2020 City Tax Rate is 25.414%. The estimated City tax rate based on the most current information with a 4.25% levy increase is 25.220%. 2020 tax rates for other cities in Ramsey County are as follows: Attachments A. Proposed 2021 Budget B. Proposed 2021-2025 CIP C. Presentation slides Page Page CityͲWideSummary 1 SpecialRevenueFunds 26 CableTV 28 GeneralFund 3 EDAGeneral29 GeneralGovernment 5 EDARevolvingLoan 30 Mayor&Council 6 TIF#3CottageVillas 31 Administration 7 TIF#4PresbyterianHomes 32 Elections 8 TIF#5TCAAP 33 Finance 9 TCAAP 10 CapitalProjectFunds 34 Planning&Zoning 11 Equipment&BuildingReplacement 36 GovernmentBuildings 12 ParkDevelopment 37 PublicSafety 13 Capital(PIR)38 Police 14 PublicSafetyCapital 39 Dispatch 15 TCAAPCapital 40 Fire 16 EmergencyManagement 17 EnterpriseFunds 41 ProtectiveInspections 18 Water 42 PublicWorks 19 Sewer 43 StreetMaintenance 20 Recycling 44 Parks&Recreation 21 SurfaceWaterManagement 45 Recreation 22 ParkMaintenance 23 InternalServiceFunds 46 Miscellaneous 24 RiskManagement 47 TransfersOut 25 Engineering 48 CentralGarage 49 Technology 50 CITYOFARDENHILLS 2021PROPOSEDBUDGET November16,2020 Attachment A 2018 2019 9/30/2020 2020 2021 $Increase %IncreaseCITYͲWIDESUMMARYActual Actual YTD Budget Budget (Decrease) (Decrease)REVENUESTaxes 4,031,433$4,284,785$2,442,657$4,469,430$4,665,880$196,450$4.4%SpecialAssessments 741,584835,556139,312274,880247,550(27,330) Ͳ9.9%Licensesandpermits 530,867716,665336,240469,530596,710127,18027.1%Intergovernmental 1,531,114693,2491,647,214535,350171,570(363,780) Ͳ68.0%Chargesforservices 5,717,1435,995,6492,665,1465,936,3306,114,430178,1003.0%Fines&forfeits 37,08034,5127,61630,03027,650(2,380) Ͳ7.9%Investmentearnings 199,688376,024344,821198,00075,000(123,000) Ͳ62.1%Miscellaneous 320,636420,881182,135168,720245,90077,18045.7%InterfundServices 771,728583,133408,175627,610628,2806700.1%Transfersin 835,727660,000478,000300,000300,000 Ͳ0.0%TOTALREVENUES14,717,000$14,600,455$8,651,315$13,009,880$13,072,970$63,090$0.5%EXPENDITURES/EXPENSESGeneralGovernment 1,164,662$1,280,510$805,613$1,268,650$1,300,900$32,250$2.5%PublicSafety 2,088,3422,399,2951,875,2352,338,4802,456,210117,7305.0%PublicWorks 579,533632,530432,641723,730755,54031,8104.4%Parks&Recreation 653,975679,587392,756826,230825,310(920) Ͳ0.1%EconomicDevelopment 460,278303,351164,288346,010380,81034,80010.1%CapitalOutlay 6,346,9111,723,379604,7691,626,9802,492,220865,24053.2%EnterpriseFunds 4,775,7144,930,1012,746,8345,749,8807,515,5401,765,66030.7%InternalServiceFunds 728,150673,275339,720646,150646,5704200.1%TOTALEXPENDITURES/EXPENSES16,797,565$12,622,029$7,361,857$13,526,110$16,373,100$2,846,990$21.0%NETCHANGESINFUNDBALANCE(2,080,565)$1,978,425$1,289,458$(516,230)$(3,300,130)$(2,783,900)$1 CITYͲWIDESUMMARYGeneralFundSpecialRevenueFundsCapitalProjectFundsEnterpriseFundsInternalServiceFundsTotalBudget2021TotalBudget2020PercentChangeREVENUESTaxesPropertytaxes 3,738,770$100,000$420,000$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$4,258,770$4,080,750$4.36%TaxincrementsͲ302,240 Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ302,240283,4106.64%Othertaxes 8,17096,700 Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ104,870105,270 Ͳ0.38%Specialassessments 1,060 Ͳ246,490 Ͳ Ͳ247,550274,880 Ͳ9.94%Licensesandpermits 594,510 Ͳ Ͳ2,200 Ͳ596,710469,53027.09%Intergovernmental 147,730 Ͳ Ͳ23,840 Ͳ171,570535,350 Ͳ67.95%Chargesforservices 599,650 Ͳ Ͳ5,514,780 Ͳ6,114,4305,936,3303.00%Fines&forfeits 27,650 Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ27,65030,030 Ͳ7.93%Investmentearnings 18,6009,90032,80012,0001,70075,000198,000 Ͳ62.12%Miscellaneous 17,130 Ͳ115,000113,770 Ͳ245,900168,72045.74%InterfundServicesͲ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ628,280628,280627,6100.11%TransfersinͲ Ͳ300,000 Ͳ Ͳ300,000300,0000.00%TOTALREVENUES5,153,270$508,840$1,114,290$5,666,590$629,980$13,072,970$13,009,880$0.48%EXPENDITURES/EXPENSESGeneralGovernment 1,175,920$124,980$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$1,300,900$1,268,650$2.54%PublicSafety 2,456,210 Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ2,456,2102,338,4805.03%PublicWorks 755,540 Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ755,540723,7304.40%Parks&Recreation 825,310 ͲͲ Ͳ Ͳ825,310826,230 Ͳ0.11%EconomicDevelopmentͲ380,810 Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ380,810346,01010.06%CapitalOutlayͲ Ͳ2,492,220 Ͳ Ͳ2,492,2201,626,98053.18%EnterpriseFundsͲ Ͳ Ͳ7,515,540 Ͳ7,515,5405,749,88030.71%InternalServiceFundsͲ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ646,570646,570646,1500.07%TOTALEXPENDITURES/EXPENSES5,212,980$505,790$2,492,220$7,515,540$646,570$16,373,100$13,526,110$21.05%NETCHANGESINFUNDBALANCE(59,710)$3,050$(1,377,930)$(1,848,950)$(16,590)$(3,300,130)$(516,230)$2 2018 2019 9/30/2020 2020 2021 $Increase %IncreaseGENERALFUNDActual Actual YTD Budget Budget (Decrease) (Decrease)REVENUESTaxes 3,158,628$3,375,624$2,008,189$3,619,700$3,746,940$127,240$3.52%Specialassessments 5,3637722,0611,1901,060(130) Ͳ10.92%Licensesandpermits 526,444714,530337,155466,350594,510128,16027.48%Intergovernmental 149,097162,041105,465151,680147,730(3,950) Ͳ2.60%Chargesforservices 484,973575,119217,321540,610599,65059,04010.92%Fines&forfeits 37,08034,5127,61630,03027,650(2,380) Ͳ7.93%Investmentearnings64,996119,23184,59565,00018,600(46,400) Ͳ71.38%Miscellaneous 36,10323,07354,60522,16017,130(5,030) Ͳ22.70%TOTALREVENUES 4,462,682$5,004,904$2,817,006$4,896,720$5,153,270$256,550$5.24%EXPENDITURESMayor&council 61,962$66,988$56,362$72,100$73,960$1,860$2.58%Administration 303,559318,670232,013350,440371,92021,4806.13%Elections 22,86923,77719,18323,00031,8508,85038.48%Finance 154,408155,637142,072186,260185,900(360) Ͳ0.19%TCAAP 146,36096,15234,92787,61085,130(2,480) Ͳ2.83%Planning&Zoning 176,913200,771108,745206,210230,13023,92011.60%GovernmentBuildings 173,706196,279114,066204,250197,030(7,220) Ͳ3.53%Police 1,161,9551,356,0291,003,0581,338,1201,390,24052,1203.90%Dispatch 65,17551,36930,38645,58055,80010,22022.42%Fire 541,663573,680620,986620,990656,40035,4105.70%EmergencyManagement 9,8375,6594,5235,8405,790(50) Ͳ0.86%ProtectiveInspections 309,712412,558216,282327,950347,98020,0306.11%StreetMaintenance 579,533632,530432,641723,730755,54031,8104.40%Recreation 260,653284,893129,006346,110262,730(83,380) Ͳ24.09%ParkMaintenance 393,322394,694263,750480,120562,58082,46017.17%Transfersout 400,000360,000478,000 Ͳ Ͳ ͲN/ATOTALEXPENDITURES 4,761,628$5,129,687$3,886,000$5,018,310$5,212,980$194,670$3.88%NETCHANGEINFUNDBALANCE(298,945)$(124,783)$(1,068,994)$(121,590)$(59,710)$61,880$ Ͳ50.89%3 2021BUDGETͲGENERALFUNDͲSCHEDULEOFEXPENDITURESͲDETAILBYFUNCTION 2018 2019 2020 2021 $Increase %Increase Actual Actual Budget Proposed (Decrease) (Decrease) Mayor&council Personnel Expenses 31,165$37,203$37,210$37,220$10$0.03% Supplies and Materials 254 Ͳ150150 Ͳ0.00% Other Services and Charges 30,54329,78534,74036,5901,8505.33% 61,962$66,988$72,100$73,960$1,860$2.58% Administration Personnel Expenses 182,235$194,459$214,890$234,470$19,580$9.11% Supplies and Materials 29738955065010018.18% Other Services and Charges 121,027123,822135,000136,8001,8001.33% 303,559$318,670$350,440$371,920$21,480$6.13% Elections Other Services and Charges 22,869$23,777$23,000$31,850$8,850$38.48% 22,869$23,777$23,000$31,850$8,850$38.48% Finance Personnel Expenses 47,231$52,839$58,340$68,420$10,080$17.28% Supplies and Materials 14,42412,81620,50020,500 Ͳ0.00% Other Services and Charges 92,75489,982107,42096,980(10,440) Ͳ9.72% 154,408$155,637$186,260$185,900$(360)$ Ͳ0.19% TCAAP Personnel Expenses 21,250$29,444$36,610$34,130$(2,480)$ Ͳ6.77% Supplies and Materials Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ0.00% Other Services and Charges 125,11066,70951,00051,000 Ͳ0.00% 146,360$96,152$87,610$85,130$(2,480)$ Ͳ2.83% Planning&Zoning Personnel Expenses 87,540$128,979$138,260$166,900$28,640$20.71% Supplies and Materials Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ0.00% Other Services and Charges 89,37371,79267,95063,230(4,720) Ͳ6.95% 176,913$200,771$206,210$230,130$23,920$11.60% GovernmentBuildings Personnel Expenses 37,356$42,037$40,410$31,750$(8,660)$ Ͳ21.43% Supplies and Materials 11,68310,8288,0009,5001,50018.75% Other Services and Charges 124,668143,414155,840155,780(60) Ͳ0.04% 173,706$196,279$204,250$197,030$(7,220)$ Ͳ3.53% Police Other Services and Charges 1,161,955$1,356,029$1,338,120$1,390,240$52,120$3.90% 1,161,955$1,356,029$1,338,120$1,390,240$52,120$3.90% Dispatch Other Services and Charges 65,175$51,369$45,580$55,800$10,220$22.42% 65,175$51,369$45,580$55,800$10,220$22.42% Fire Other Services and Charges 541,663$573,680$620,990$656,400$35,410$5.70% 541,663$573,680$620,990$656,400$35,410$5.70% EmergencyManagement Personnel Expenses 4,422$4,768$4,690$4,840$150$3.20% Supplies and Materials 27 Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ0.00% Other Services and Charges 5,3888911,150950(200) Ͳ17.39% 9,837$5,659$5,840$5,790$(50)$ Ͳ0.86% ProtectiveInspections Personnel Expenses 245,917$226,861$264,240$281,460$17,220$6.52% Supplies and Materials 1884152,7501,000(1,750) Ͳ63.64% Other Services and Charges 63,607185,28360,96065,5204,5607.48% 309,712$412,558$327,950$347,980$20,030$6.11% StreetMaintenance Personnel Expenses 239,079$267,797$291,530$303,480$11,950$4.10% Supplies and Materials 59,93457,62338,00050,00012,00031.58% Other Services and Charges 280,520307,111394,200402,0607,8601.99% 579,533$632,530$723,730$755,540$31,810$4.40% Recreation Personnel Expenses 182,173$208,158$237,830$178,660$(59,170)$ Ͳ24.88% Supplies and Materials 26,28318,78535,25024,250(11,000) Ͳ31.21% Other Services and Charges 52,19757,95073,03059,820(13,210) Ͳ18.09% 260,653$284,893$346,110$262,730$(83,380)$ Ͳ24.09% ParkMaintenance Personnel Expenses 205,199$241,972$280,230$371,370$91,140$32.52% Supplies and Materials 32,92735,15143,25037,600(5,650) Ͳ13.06% Other Services and Charges 155,196117,571156,640153,610(3,030) Ͳ1.93% 393,322$394,694$480,120$562,580$82,460$17.17% TransfersOut 400,000$360,000$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$0.00% TOTALEXPENDITURES 4,761,628$5,129,687$5,018,310$5,212,980$194,670$3.88% 4 2020 PERCENT ORIGINAL OVER(UNDER) Total By Program ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET 2020 BUDGET City Council 61,962$ 66,988$ 72,100$ 73,960$ 2.6% City Administration 303,559 318,670 350,440 371,920 6.1% Elections 22,869 23,777 23,000 31,850 38.5% Finance 154,408 155,637 186,260 185,900 -0.2% TCAAP 146,360 96,152 87,610 85,130 -2.8% Planning & Zoning 176,913 200,771 206,210 230,130 11.6% Government Buildings 173,706 196,279 204,250 197,030 -3.5% Totals 1,039,777 1,058,274 1,129,870 1,175,920 4.1% Total By Classification Personnel Services 406,776 484,961 525,720 572,890 9.0% Commodities 26,657 24,033 29,200 30,800 5.5% Contractual Services 606,344 549,280 574,950 572,230 -0.5% Capital Outlay 0 0 0 0 N/A Other Charges 0000 N/A Totals 1,039,777 1,058,274 1,129,870 1,175,920 4.1% Staffing Full-time equivalents 3.70 4.69 4.51 4.80 Expenditures CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA GENERAL GOVERNMENT SUMMARY EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS 2018 2019 2021 950 1,000 1,050 1,100 1,150 1,200 ACTUAL 2018 ACTUAL 2019 BUDGET ORIGINAL 2020 BUDGET 2021Thousands 5 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: General Government 101 Activity: Mayor & Council 41100 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services 31,165$ 37,203$ 37,210$ 37,220$ Commodities 254 - 150 150 Contractual Services 30,543 29,785 34,740 36,590 Total 61,962$ 66,988$ 72,100$ 73,960$ Percent Change 8.1% 7.6% 2.6% NYFS amount included above 15,839 16,282 17,390 19,780 Expenditures by Classification In 2021, the Mayor and Council budget is proposed to increase by 2.6% or $1,860. NYFS amount is increasing by 6.9% or $1,200 over 2020, which is 1/2 of the requested increase. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : The Mayor and City Council are responsible for the formulation of policy and the passage of laws governing the City of Arden Hills. Members participate in various committees, as well as direct staff, through the City Administrator, as to their overall goals for the City. This department provides for Mayor and Council compensation, Council meetings and work sessions, management consultants and memberships. Participation in NYFS is included in this budget, as is funding for the City Council Retreat Facilitator. 1. Adopt policies and ordinances consistent with Council's position on growth, zoning and financial strategy. 2. Continue to work on the redevelopment of the TCAAP property. Creating funding sources to build reserve balances to fund future capital improvements while maintaining current City services. 50% 50% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services 6 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: General Government 101 Activity: Administration 41300 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services 182,235$ 194,459$ 214,890$ 234,470$ Commodities 297 389 550 650 Contractual Services 121,027 123,822 135,000 136,800 Total 303,559$ 318,670$ 350,440$ 371,920$ Percent Change 5.0% 10.0% 6.1% Full-Time Equivalent positions 1.73 1.85 1.85 1.99 Expenditures by Classification The 2021 Administration budget is increasing by 6.1% over 2020. The increase in personnel services is partly due to an increase in fte allocations. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : City Administration provides the overall direction of the City, as determined by the City Council. The City Administrator serves as Chief Administrative Officer for the City, ensuring that laws, ordinances, and resolutions of the City Council are enforced and implemented. The Administration Department is responsible for administering Council policies, coordinating Council agendas, and providing support to other functional areas within the City. 1. Assist City Council in setting policies and procedures in accordance with Council's position. 2. Provide direction and leadership on major city projects, budget management, oversee performance evaluations and long-range planning. 1. Long-range planning to maintain current City services while creating funding sources for reserves. 2. Long-range comprehensive TCAAP planning. 63% 37% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services 7 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: General Government 101 Activity: Elections 41410 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services -$ -$ -$ -$ Commodities - - - - Contractual Services 22,869 23,777 23,000 31,850 Total 22,869$ 23,777$ 23,000$ 31,850$ Percent Change 4.0% (-3.3%) 38.5% Expenditures by Classification The Elections budget has a 38.5% increase for FY21. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : This department covers the cost of administering all Federal, State and Municipal elections. This includes the preparation of any and all absentee ballots, organizing the polling places, election judges, and vote tabulations. The City contracts with Ramsey County for all the required election services. Stay current on election laws. Stay current on election laws. 100% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services 8 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: General Government 101 Activity: Finance 41500 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services 47,231$ 52,839$ 58,340$ 68,420$ Commodities 14,424 12,816 20,500 20,500 Contractual Services 92,754 89,982 107,420 96,980 Total 154,408$ 155,637$ 186,260$ 185,900$ Percent Change 0.8% 19.7% (-0.2%) Full-Time Equivalent positions 0.48 0.49 0.52 0.57 Expenditures by Classification This budget decreased by 0.2% in 2021 or $360 mainly because of the new copier contract that was recently approved. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : Conducts the financial affairs of the City in accordance with the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This includes protecting the assets of the City, the initiation of financial plans, investment and debt management, review and implementation of internal controls, and accounting for financial transactions including accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. 1. Continue working to refine the financial management plan for the City. 2. Continue to produce a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and reports for the public (Popular Annual Finance Report - PAFR) that receive the GFOA's award for excellence in reporting. 3. Provide meaningful and timely financial reports and information to Council, Commissions and other City Departments. 1. Implement improved reporting procedures to inform Council, Commissions and Departments. 2. Work with other Departments to find ways to reduce costs of City operations. 3. Analyze and implement ways to reduce transaction processing and costs. 37% 11% 52% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services 9 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: General Government 101 Activity: TCAAP 41600 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services 21,250$ 29,444$ 36,610$ 34,130$ Commodities - - - - Contractual Services 125,110 66,709 51,000 51,000 Total 146,360$ 96,152$ 87,610$ 85,130$ Percent Change (-34.3%) (-8.9%) (-2.8%) Full-Time Equivalent positions 0.14 0.63 0.28 0.23 Expenditures by Classification Ramsey County purchased the property and established a Joint Development Authority (JDA) with the City. Revenues and expenditures are for City costs and are estimated, but placeholders have been included for consulting costs, and staff time has been allocated for the City Administrator, Community Development Manager, and Public Works Director as they act as the City’s support staff to this Authority. The 2021 budget shows a decrease of 2.8%, largely due to a change in fte allocations. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : This department was established to account for revenue and expenditure activity related to the City’s comprehensive re-use planning at the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) site. 1. Coordination of TCAAP redevelopment planning activities while continuing to meet the needs of the City of Arden Hills. 2. Work with Ramsey County through the Joint Development Authority (JDA). 1. Economic conditions. 2. Coordinating with multiple entities/players. 40% 60% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services 10 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: General Government 101 Activity: Planning & Zoning 41910 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services 87,540$ 128,979$ 138,260$ 166,900$ Commodities - - - - Contractual Services 89,373 71,792 67,950 63,230 Total 176,913$ 200,771$ 206,210$ 230,130$ Percent Change 13.5% 2.7% 11.6% Full-Time Equivalent positions 0.93 1.34 1.49 1.73 Expenditures by Classification The budget for 2021 is an increase of 11.6% over the 2020 budget. The fte allocations have been increased. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : Responsible for all planning and zoning related functions of the City. Activities administered by this department include requests for variances, subdivisions, re-zonings, zoning code amendments, signs, conditional use permits, compliance with City Ordinances and other land use issues. The Planners work closely with Protective Inspections, Code Enforcement, and Community Development. The Planning Commission, consisting of seven members appointed annually by the City Council, meets monthly to review the above requests and to make recommendations to the City Council in an advisory capacity. 1. Continue to work on Rental Housing registrations. 2. Continue improvements of the City's planning process. 1. Rental Housing registrations. 2. Refine Building Permit process. 3. Research and refine an Administrative Fines process. 73% 27% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services 11 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: General Government 101 Activity: Government Buildings 41940 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services 37,356$ 42,037$ 40,410$ 31,750$ Commodities 11,683 10,828 8,000 9,500 Contractual Services 124,668 143,414 155,840 155,780 Total 173,706$ 196,279$ 204,250$ 197,030$ Percent Change 13.0% 4.1% (-3.5%) Full-Time Equivalent positions 0.42 0.38 0.38 0.28 Expenditures by Classification The 2021 budget is a decrease of 3.5% from the previous year’s budget mainly due to a decrease in fte allocations. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : This department captures all of the operation/maintenance related costs for the City Hall and Government Building facilities. The City entered into a contract with Ramsey County for a joint maintenance facility located just west of City Hall off County Road 96 on Paul Kirkwold Drive. The new facility was completed and occupied as of October 2004. 45% of the City’s portion of the Ramsey County maintenance facility is charged to this budget. Maintain a reputable facility to house meetings and staff. Normal maintenance and repair issues as the building (City Hall) has now been in operation since 2002. 16%5% 79% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services 12 2020 PERCENT ORIGINAL OVER(UNDER) Total By Program ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET 2020 BUDGET Police 1,161,955$ 1,356,029$ 1,338,120$ 1,390,240$ 3.9% Dispatch 65,175 51,369 45,580 55,800 22.4% Fire 541,663 573,680 620,990 656,400 5.7% Emergency Management 9,837 5,659 5,840 5,790 -0.9% Protective Inspections 309,712 412,558 327,950 347,980 6.1% Totals 2,088,342 2,399,295 2,338,480 2,456,210 5.0% Total By Classification Personnel Services 250,339 231,629 268,930 286,300 6.5% Commodities 215 415 2,750 1,000 -63.6% Contractual Services 1,837,787 2,167,251 2,066,800 2,168,910 4.9% Capital Outlay 0 0 0 0 N/A Other Charges 0000 N/A Totals 2,088,342 2,399,295 2,338,480 2,456,210 5.0% Staffing Full-time equivalents 2.39 2.56 2.66 2.79 Expenditures CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA PUBLIC SAFETY SUMMARY EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS 2018 2019 2021 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 2,300 2,400 2,500 ACTUAL 2018 ACTUAL 2019 BUDGET ORIGINAL 2020 BUDGET 2021Thousands 13 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: Public Safety 101 Activity: Police 42100 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services -$ -$ -$ -$ Commodities - - - - Contractual Services 1,161,955 1,356,029 1,338,120 1,390,240 Total 1,161,955$ 1,356,029$ 1,338,120$ 1,390,240$ Percent Change 16.7% (-1.3%) 3.9% Expenditures by Classification Arden Hills' portion of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Contracting Communities 2021 budget increased 3.9% over 2020. Animal control costs and boarding are included within this budget. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : Law Enforcement services for Arden Hills are provided on a contractual basis with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department. Animal control services are included in this budget. Continue contracting for law enforcement and animal control services through the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department. 1. Resident concerns over police coverage and visibility. 2. Response times. 100% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services 14 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: Public Safety 101 Activity: Dispatch 42150 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services -$ -$ -$ -$ Commodities - - - - Contractual Services 65,175 51,369 45,580 55,800 Total 65,175$ 51,369$ 45,580$ 55,800$ Percent Change (-21.2%) (-11.3%) 22.4% Expenditures by Classification Arden Hills' portion of the Ramsey County 911 Dispatch Department operation budget increased by 22.4%. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : Emergency dispatch services are provided by Ramsey County. Continue contracting dispatch services though Ramsey County. Continue to maintain service levels at a reasonable cost. 100% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services 15 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: Public Safety 101 Activity: Fire 42200 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services -$ -$ -$ -$ Commodities - - - - Contractual Services 541,663 573,680 620,990 656,400 Total 541,663$ 573,680$ 620,990$ 656,400$ Percent Change 5.9% 8.2% 5.7% Expenditures by Classification Arden Hills’ portion of the Lake Johanna Fire Department operating budget increased 5.7%. This budget reflects increases to operating costs. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : Fire protection for Arden Hills is provided by the Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department on a contractual basis. Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department presently provides services to the cities of Arden Hills, Shoreview, and North Oaks. Arden Hills pays a percentage of operating and capital costs based on a formula approved by the Lake Johanna Fire Department and Arden Hills City Council. Continue contracting for fire protection services through Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department. Continue to maintain service levels at a reasonable cost. 100% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services 16 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: Public Safety 101 Activity: Emergency Management 42300 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services 4,422$ 4,768$ 4,690$ 4,840$ Commodities 27 - - - Contractual Services 5,388 891 1,150 950 Total 9,837$ 5,659$ 5,840$ 5,790$ Percent Change (-42.5%) 3.2% (-0.9%) Full-Time Equivalent positions 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 Expenditures by Classification The 2021 budget is a decrease of 0.9% from the 2020 budget or $50. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : Emergency Management coordination for the City is required by the Federal Government. This department works closely with Ramsey County Department of Homeland Security, as well as the Ramsey County Sheriff and Lake Johanna Fire Department. The City contracts with a consultant to provide these services. 1. Update City's Emergency Response Policy and Procedures. 2. Train staff in emergency management procedures. Coordinate with Ramsey County’s emergency response procedures and policies. 84% 16% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services 17 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: Public Safety 101 Activity: Protective Inspections 42400 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services 245,917$ 226,861$ 264,240$ 281,460$ Commodities 188 415 2,750 1,000 Contractual Services 63,607 185,283 60,960 65,520 Total 309,712$ 412,558$ 327,950$ 347,980$ Percent Change 33.2% (-20.5%) 6.1% Full-Time Equivalent positions 2.37 2.54 2.64 2.77 Expenditures by Classification The 2021 operating budget is an increase of 6.1% from the previous year’s budget mainly due to an increase in fte allocations. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : This department is responsible for all building construction, plumbing, sewer, water and mechanical inspections within the City. Electrical inspections are contracted with an independent inspection firm. This department is also responsible for enforcement of the Zoning Code and other sections of the City Code of Ordinances. 1. Continue implementation of the building codes. 2. Continue to work on Building Permit software to produce Council reports. 1. Managing and prioritizing department workloads. 2. Keep up with rental license inspections of investor owned residential properties. 3. Continue implementation and design of new Building Permit software and reports. 81% 0% 19% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services 18 2020 PERCENT ORIGINAL OVER(UNDER) Total By Program ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET 2020 BUDGET Streets 579,533$ 632,530$ 723,730$ 755,540$ 4.4% Totals 579,533 632,530 723,730 755,540 4.4% Total By Classification Personnel Services 239,079 267,797 291,530 303,480 4.1% Commodities 59,934 57,623 38,000 50,000 31.6% Contractual Services 280,520 307,111 394,200 402,060 2.0% Capital Outlay 0 0 0 0 N/A Other Charges 0000 N/A Totals 579,533 632,530 723,730 755,540 4.4% Staffing Full-time equivalents 1.99 2.37 2.42 2.37 Expenditures CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA PUBLIC WORKS SUMMARY EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS 2018 2019 2021 0 200 400 600 800 ACTUAL 2018 ACTUAL 2019 BUDGET ORIGINAL 2020 BUDGET 2021Thousands 19 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: Public Works 101 Activity: Street Maintenance 43100 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services 239,079$ 267,797$ 291,530$ 303,480$ Commodities 59,934 57,623 38,000 50,000 Contractual Services 280,520 307,111 394,200 402,060 Total 579,533$ 632,530$ 723,730$ 755,540$ Percent Change 9.1% 14.4% 4.4% Full-Time Equivalent positions 1.99 2.37 2.42 2.37 Expenditures by Classification The 2021 operating budget is an increase of 4.4% from the previous year’s budget. There was a minor shift in some wage allocations and commodities were adjusted to better reflect actual costs based on historical analysis. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : This department is responsible for maintaining City streets, including snowplowing, minor street repair, street signs, and street sweeping. 1. Maintain street infrastructure utilizing all available techniques including crack sealing, seal coating, patching and overlays. 2. Recommend a cost effective program for reconstructing/reclaiming street surfaces when maintenance techniques no longer provide the desired results. 3. Maintain and update equipment and vehicles. 1. Implement a capital improvement program for City infrastructure. 2. Balance the public works department needs with available funds. 3. Aging equipment. 4. Increased safety regulation for equipment and vehicles. 40% 7% 53% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services 20 2020 PERCENT ORIGINAL OVER(UNDER) Total By Program ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET 2020 BUDGET Recreation 260,653$ 284,893$ 346,110$ 262,730$ -24.1% Parks 393,322 394,694 480,120 562,580 17.2% Totals 653,975 679,587 826,230 825,310 -0.1% Total By Classification Personnel Services 387,373 450,130 518,060 550,030 6.2% Commodities 59,210 53,937 78,500 61,850 -21.2% Contractual Services 207,393 175,521 229,670 213,430 -7.1% Capital Outlay 0 0 0 0 N/A Other Charges 0 0 0 0 N/A Totals 653,975 679,587 826,230 825,310 -0.1% Staffing Full-time equivalents 4.41 5.29 5.33 5.35 Expenditures CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA 3$5.6 & RECREATION SUMMARY EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS 2018 2019 2021 0 200 400 600 800 1,000 ACTUAL 2018 ACTUAL 2019 BUDGET ORIGINAL 2020 BUDGET 2021Thousands 21 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: Parks and Recreation 101 Activity: Recreation 45120 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services 182,173$ 208,158$ 237,830$ 178,660$ Commodities 26,283 18,785 35,250 24,250 Contractual Services 52,197 57,950 73,030 59,820 Total 260,653$ 284,893$ 346,110$ 262,730$ Percent Change 9.3% 21.5% (-24.1%) Full-Time Equivalent positions 2.04 2.47 2.47 1.72 % of costs covered by revenue 41.7% 35.8% 35.7% 44.% Expenditures by Classification The 2021 operating budget is a decrease of 24.1% from the previous year’s budget. The wage allocations have been adjusted to better reflect where staff is actually spending their time. Commodities and contractual services were adjusted based on historical analysis. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : This department provides all recreational activities to residents of Arden Hills, as well as residents from neighboring communities. To provide recreational activities to residents of Arden Hills. 1. Develop senior programming. 2.Budget constraints. 68% 9% 23% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services 22 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: Parks and Recreation 101 Activity: Park Maintenance 45200 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services 205,199$ 241,972$ 280,230$ 371,370$ Commodities 32,927 35,151 43,250 37,600 Contractual Services 155,196 117,571 156,640 153,610 Total 393,322$ 394,694$ 480,120$ 562,580$ Percent Change 0.3% 21.6% 17.2% Full-Time Equivalent positions 2.37 2.82 2.86 3.63 Expenditures by Classification The 2021 operating budget is an increase of 17.2% from the previous year’s budget. This is mainly due to changes in wage allocations. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : Responsible for maintenance of City parks and trails as well as administration of the diseased tree/forestry program. This includes maintaining and improving playground and picnic facilities, fertilizing and mowing of grass, maintaining athletic fields, flooding and maintenance of outdoor ice rinks, snow and ice removal, and tree preservation within the parks system of the City. These assets of the City are extensively used by the residents, and improvements must be made to uphold the safety, functionality and beauty the City represents. 1. Continue pathway maintenance. 2. Continue implementing City's Comprehensive Park and Trails plan. 1. Other maintenance concerns coming up and not allowing completion of existing projects. 2. Budget constraints for future and existing projects. 66% 7% 27% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services 23 2020 PERCENT ORIGINAL OVER(UNDER) Total By Program ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET 2020 BUDGET Unallocated 400,000$ 360,000$ -$ -$ N/A Totals 400,000 360,000 0 0 N/A Total By Classification Personnel Services - - - - N/A Commodities - - - - N/A Contractual Services - - - - N/A Capital Outlay - - - - N/A Other Charges 400,000 360,000 - - N/A Totals 400,000 360,000 0 0 N/A Staffing Full-time equivalents 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Expenditures CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA MISCELLANEOUS SUMMARY EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS 2018 2019 2021 0 100 200 300 400 500 ACTUAL 2018 ACTUAL 2019 BUDGET ORIGINAL 2020 BUDGET 2021Thousands 24 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: Unallocated 101 Activity: Transfers 49300 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services -$ -$ -$ -$ Commodities - - - - Contractual Services - - - - Other Charges 400,000 360,000 - - Total 400,000$ 360,000$ -$ -$ Percent Change (-10.0%) (-100.0%) 0.0% Expenditures by Classification This budget is used to account for transfers out of the General Fund to other funds of the City. $400,000 was transferred to the Equipment and Building Replacement Fund in 2018 and $360,000 was transferred to the PIR Fund in 2019. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : The transfers to other funds budget is utilized to account for the transfer of general fund revenues to other funds within the City financial structure. 1. To build reserves for capital equipment replacement. 2. To subsidize infrastructure improvements. Budget constraints. 0% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services Other Charges 25 2020to2021 2020to2021 2018 2019 2020 2021 Increase Increase SPECIALREVENUEFUNDS Actual Actual Budget Budget (Decrease) (Decrease) REVENUES Karth Lake Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$N/A Cable TV Fund 105,598$108,064$101,320$97,500$(3,820)$ Ͳ3.8% EDA General Activities Fund 263,938137,709110,000103,400(6,600) Ͳ6.0% EDA Revolving 547 Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ ͲN/A EDA TIF Dist 3 Cottage Villas 106,605129,29313,0004,800(8,200) Ͳ63.1% EDA TIF Dist #4 Pres Homes 256,050286,487285,410303,14017,7306.2% TOTAL REVENUES 732,737$661,554$509,730$508,840$(890)$ Ͳ0.2% EXPENDITURES Karth Lake Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$N/A Cable TV Fund 124,884$222,236$138,780$124,980$(13,800)$ Ͳ9.9% EDA General Activities Fund 58,75565,706129,850148,73018,88014.5% EDA Revolving 169,934 Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ ͲN/A EDA TIF Dist 3 Cottage Villas 1,5031,5701,8001,800 Ͳ0.0% EDA TIF Dist #4 Pres Homes 230,086214,075214,360228,48014,1206.6% EDA TIF Dist #5 Ͳ22,000 Ͳ1,8001,800N/A TOTAL EXPENDITURES 585,162$525,587$484,790$505,790$21,000$4.3% NET CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE 147,575$ 135,967$ 24,940$ 3,050$ (21,890)$ FUND BALANCE JANUARY 1, 1,371,400$ 1,518,976$ 1,654,942$ 1,737,991$ FUND BALANCE DECEMBER 31 1,518,976$ 1,654,942$ 1,679,882$ 1,741,041$ 26 228 250 251 253 254 255 CableTV EDA EDA Revolving TIF#3 TIF#4 TIF#5 Total REVENUES PropertyTaxes Ͳ$100,000$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$100,000$ TaxIncrements Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ302,240 Ͳ302,240 OtherTaxes 96,700 Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ96,700 InvestmentEarnings 8003,400 Ͳ4,800900 Ͳ9,900 TransfersIn Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ TOTALREVENUES 97,500$103,400$ Ͳ$4,800$303,140$ Ͳ$508,840$ EXPENDITURES PersonnelExpenses 48,750$49,760$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$98,510$ SuppliesandMaterials 2,500400 Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ2,900 OtherServicesandCharges 73,73098,570 Ͳ1,800228,4801,800404,380 CapitalExpenditures Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ TOTALEXPENDITURES 124,980$148,730$ Ͳ$1,800$228,480$1,800$505,790$ NETCHANGESINFUNDBALANCE (27,480)$(45,330)$Ͳ$3,000$74,660$(1,800)$3,050$ FUNDBALANCEJANUARY1,110,205605,393 Ͳ815,638228,755(22,000)1,737,991 FUNDBALANCEDECEMBER31 82,725$560,063$ Ͳ$818,638$303,415$(23,800)$1,741,041$ 27 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: General Government 228 Activity: Cable TV 41960 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services 59,454$ 62,899$ 65,090$ 48,750$ Commodities 343 983 1,500 2,500 Contractual Services 65,087 73,177 72,190 73,730 Capital Outlay - 85,177 - - Other Charges - - - - Total 124,884$ 222,236$ 138,780$ 124,980$ Percent Change 78.0% (-37.6%) (-9.9%) Full-Time Equivalent positions 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.46 Expenditures by Classification The 2020 budget has decreased overall by 9.9%. The 2019 Capital Outlay budget was used to update the audio/video equipment at City Hall. This is not a recurring cost. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : This Special Revenue Fund accounts for revenue and expenditures related to cable TV, internet, and other forms of communication. Revenue for this fund comes primarily from cable owner franchise fees. 1. Completion of the transferring of City files to Laserfiche. 2. Maintaining audio equipment in Council chambers. 1. Workloads and budget constraints. 2. Maintaining equipment for Council meetings and televising. 39% 2% 59% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services Capital Outlay Other Charges 28 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: Economic Development 250 Activity: EDA General 47300 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services 25,691$ 31,126$ 52,160$ 49,760$ Commodities 632 - 400 400 Contractual Services 32,432 34,581 77,290 98,570 Capital Outlay - - - - Other Charges - - - - Total 58,755$ 65,706$ 129,850$ 148,730$ Percent Change 11.8% 97.6% 14.5% Full-Time Equivalent positions 0.21 0.33 0.43 0.38 Expenditures by Classification The primary revenue source for this fund is property taxes. The biggest contributors to Contractual Services are an administrative charge for overhead costs associated with Administration, Finance and Government Building departments in the General Fund and a tax abatement payment to Land O Lakes. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : This Special Revenue Fund accounts for general administration activities that are not specific to any individual Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District, as well as activities associated with the Economic Development Commission and Economic Development Authority. 1. Consider placement and construction of Gateway Signs. 2. Consider the use of TIF District 3 funds for low to moderate housing needs. 3. Review the operating budget and identify a sustainable funding source. 4. Continue to grow and evolve the business retention program. 1. Consistent administration of the City's polices, plan, ordinances, guidelines, statutes, etc. 2. Promotion of available industrial property. 34% 66% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services Capital Outlay Other Charges 29 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: Economic Development 251 Activity: EDA Revolving Loan 47306 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services -$ -$ -$ -$ Commodities - - - - Contractual Services 34,208 - - - Capital Outlay - - - - Other Charges 135,727 - - - Total 169,934$ -$ -$ -$ Percent Change (-100.0%) 0.0% 0.0% Expenditures by Classification There are currently no planned expenditures at this time. Activity in this fund would occur if the Economic Development Authority authorized a loan after an application was made. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : This Special Revenue Fund was established to administer economic development loans. The primary revenue source was investment income. To assist local businesses that meet the loan criteria established by the EDA. 1. The current economy is starting to rebounds and is slowly lending itself to expansion or improvements. 2. Promoting the program to the community businesses. Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services Capital Outlay Other Charges 30 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: Economic Development 253 Activity: TIF #3 Cottage Villas 47305 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services -$ -$ -$ -$ Commodities - - - - Contractual Services 1,503 1,570 1,800 1,800 Capital Outlay - - - - Other Charges - - - - Total 1,503$ 1,570$ 1,800$ 1,800$ Percent Change 4.4% 14.7% 0.0% Expenditures by Classification The City no longer has any obligations to pay the developer as of February 1, 2010. Only administrative costs have been planned for 2021. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : TIF District No. 3, Cottage Villas Housing, was originally certified as a Housing District on May 10, 1993. This 64 unit Cottage Villas Apartment complex is available for low-moderate income seniors. Originally, this district was set to decertify on December 31, 2009. In December 2009, the City Council extended this district until December 31, 2019, to allow the City the possibility of using these funds for other affordable housing projects within the City. Utilize available funds for low to moderate income housing projects. Ensure use of funds is consistent with TIF laws. 100% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services Capital Outlay Other Charges 31 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: Economic Development 254 Activity: TIF #4 Presbyterian Homes 47308 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services -$ -$ -$ -$ Commodities - - - - Contractual Services 230,086 214,075 214,360 228,480 Depreciation - - - - Other Charges - - - - Total 230,086$ 214,075$ 214,360$ 228,480$ Percent Change (-7.0%) 0.1% 6.6% Expenditures by Classification Increment was received starting in 2014 and is estimated for 2021. Payments are based on 75% of increment received to the developer and estimated for 2021. The only other charges budgeted are administrative charges. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : TIF district No. 4, Presbyterian Homes, was established as a 15 year renewal and renovation district to facilitate the redevelopment of existing senior housing units and replacement of existing nursing home units. The first increment was received in 2014 with the districted expiring on December 31, 2029. Utilize funds for Presbyterian Homes project per the development agreement. Ensure compliance with TIF laws for uses of available funds. 100% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services Depreciation Other Charges 32 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: Economic Development 255 Activity: TIF #5 47309 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services -$ -$ -$ -$ Commodities - - - - Contractual Services - 22,000 - 1,800 Depreciation - - - - Other Charges - - - - Total -$ 22,000$ -$ 1,800$ Percent Change 100.0% (-100.0%) 100.0% Expenditures by Classification This district was established in December 2019. Only administrative costs are anticipated at this time. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : TIF district No. 5, TCAAP, was established pursuant to special legislation as a 30 year redevelopment district to facilitate a mixed-use development. The first increment is anticipated in 2023 with the districted terminating no later than 2053. Utilize available funds for mixed-use development on the TCAAP property. Ensure compliance with TIF laws for uses of available funds. 100% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services Depreciation Other Charges 33 2020to2021 2020to2021 2018 2019 2020 2021 Increase Increase CAPITALPROJECTFUNDS Actual Actual Budget Budget (Decrease) (Decrease) REVENUES Equipmt Bldg & Replacemt Fund 819,158$377,390$350,000$351,900$1,900$0.5% Park Fund 24,350125 Ͳ Ͳ ͲN/A Capital Improvement Fund (PIR)2,000,0262,068,6201,058,460627,390(431,070) Ͳ40.7% Public Safety Cap Equip Fund 88,60783,92593,000135,00042,00045.2% TCAAP Capital Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ ͲN/A TOTAL REVENUES 2,932,141$2,530,060$1,501,460$1,114,290$(387,170)$ Ͳ25.8% EXPENDITURES Equipmt Bldg & Replacemt Fund 342,986$299,847$659,000$503,960$(155,040)$ Ͳ23.5% Park Fund 650125 Ͳ Ͳ ͲN/A Capital Improvement Fund (PIR)5,423,506962,994900,5001,888,000987,500109.7% Public Safety Cap Equip Fund 165,99969,66767,480100,26032,78048.6% TCAAP Capital 13,77030,747 Ͳ Ͳ ͲN/A TOTAL EXPENDITURES 5,946,911$1,363,379$1,626,980$2,492,220$865,240$53.2% NET CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (3,014,770)$ 1,166,681$ (125,520)$ (1,377,930)$ (1,252,410)$ FUND BALANCE JANUARY 1, 5,699,246$ 2,684,477$ 3,851,157$ 5,683,465$ FUND BALANCE DECEMBER 31 2,684,477$ 3,851,157$ 3,725,637$ 4,305,535$ 34 408 409 411 412 413 Equip&Bldg Replacement Parks Capital(PIR) PublicSafety Capital TCAAPCapital Total REVENUES PropertyTaxes 50,000$ Ͳ$250,000$120,000$ Ͳ$420,000$ SpecialAssessments Ͳ Ͳ246,490 Ͳ Ͳ246,490 Intergovernmental Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ ChargesforServices Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ InvestmentEarnings 1,900 Ͳ30,900 Ͳ Ͳ32,800 Miscellaneous Ͳ Ͳ100,00015,000 Ͳ115,000 TransfersIn 300,000 Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ300,000 TOTALREVENUES 351,900$ Ͳ$627,390$135,000$ Ͳ$1,114,290$ EXPENDITURES SuppliesandMaterials Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$ OtherServicesandCharges Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ CapitalExpenditures 503,960 Ͳ1,888,000100,260 Ͳ2,492,220 DebtService Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ TOTALEXPENDITURES 503,960$ Ͳ$1,888,000$100,260$ Ͳ$2,492,220$ NETCHANGESINFUNDBALANCE (152,060)$Ͳ$(1,260,610)$34,740$ Ͳ$(1,377,930)$ FUNDBALANCEJANUARY1,181,985(5,816)5,606,91395,262(194,879)5,683,465 FUNDBALANCEDECEMBER31 29,925$(5,816)$4,346,303$130,002$(194,879)$4,305,535$ 35 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: General Government 408 Activity: Equipment & Building Replacement 48100 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services -$ -$ -$ -$ Commodities 6,833 - - - Contractual Services - - - - Capital Outlay 336,153 299,847 659,000 503,960 Other Charges - - - - Total 342,986$ 299,847$ 659,000$ 503,960$ Percent Change (-12.6%) 119.8% (-23.5%) Expenditures by Classification Anticipated 2021 expenses include the replacement of two pickup trucks, a plow truck and 3 mowers. Also included is a portable message board, portable light tower and City Hall maintenance (see CIP). 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : This Capital Fund was created in 2008 with the intent of building a reserve to fund equipment replacement, building improvements, office equipment, and technology improvements. This use of the fund would level future levy spikes caused by acquisition of costly capital expenditures. A one-time transfer of $500,000 was completed in 2008 from the General Fund to establish the reserve. Annual transfers from the Enterprise Funds and property taxes provide on-going revenues in addition to interest income. Provide adequate equipment to ensure operations and services for the residents of Arden Hills. Budget constraints. 100% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services Capital Outlay Other Charges 36 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: Parks and Recreation 409 Activity: Parks 45200 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services -$ -$ -$ -$ Commodities 650 125 - - Contractual Services - - - - Capital Outlay - - - - Other Charges - - - - Total 650$ 125$ -$ -$ Percent Change (-80.8%) (-100.0%) 0.0% Expenditures by Classification There is no budget for this fund in 2021. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : This Fund was established for park/trail acquisition and development. Revenue for the Parks Fund comes from developer park dedication fees, contributions, state grants, and investment income. For the past few years, very little new funds have been contributed to this fund. As a result of the lack of new revenue, the balance in this fund is currently at a negative balance and no new projects have been budgeted for. 1. Playground structure replacement. 2. Mounds View High School trail connection. 3. Implementation of a Park Bench program. 1. Securing funding for improvements. 2. Adhering to grant requirements and local matches. 3. Budget constraints. Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services Capital Outlay Other Charges 37 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: Public Works 411 Activity: Capital Improvement (PIR)48500 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services -$ -$ -$ -$ Commodities - - - - Contractual Services 501,747 185,713 - - Capital Outlay 4,921,759 777,281 900,500 1,888,000 Other Charges - - - - Total 5,423,506$ 962,994$ 900,500$ 1,888,000$ Percent Change (-82.2%) (-6.5%) 109.7% Expenditures by Classification The 2021 projects are listed in the proposed five-year capital improvement plan. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : This fund was established to temporarily finance pavement management projects being partially financed by special assessments or for high cost improvements for which bonds have not been issued. In 2006, the Municipal Land and Buildings Fund, Non-Assessable Road Improvement Fund, and Capital Improvements Fund were consolidated into the PIR Fund. 1. To maintain the City's streets and roadways. 2. To maintain City infrastructure. Finding adequate funding resources for the various projects. 100% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services Capital Outlay Other Charges 38 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: Public Safety 412 Activity: Public Safety Capital Equipment 48120 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services -$ -$ -$ -$ Commodities - - - - Contractual Services - - - - Depreciation 165,999 69,667 67,480 100,260 Other Charges - - - - Total 165,999$ 69,667$ 67,480$ 100,260$ Percent Change (-58.0%) (-3.1%) 48.6% Expenditures by Classification Expenditures have increased 48.6% based on the numbers provided by LJFD and the anticipated street costs for a new fire station. A property tax levy has been implemented as the main revenue source for this fund. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : This Capital Fund was created in 1995 with the intent of building a reserve to fund General Fund public safety capital equipment requirements. This use of the fund would level future levy spikes caused by acquisition of costly specialized police and fire capital requirements. Arden Hills pays for a portion (24.8%) of Lake Johanna Fire Department equipment according to a formula which has been updated for 2020, with the balance funded by the other member cities of Shoreview and North Oaks. Provide adequate equipment to insure public safety for the residents of Arden Hills. 1. Budget constraints. 2. Arden Hills is only one member on each of the joint powers boards. Decisions are not always made on what Arden Hills sees as important, but rather the group as a whole. 3. Due to the current economy, revenues may be impacted. 100% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services Depreciation Other Charges 39 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: Economic Development 413 Activity: TCAAP Capital 41600 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services -$ -$ -$ -$ Commodities - - - - Contractual Services 13,770 30,747 - - Capital Outlay - - - - Other Charges - - - - Total 13,770$ 30,747$ -$ -$ Percent Change 123.3% (-100.0%) 0.0% Expenditures by Classification Since the City’s private development partner pulled out of the project in April of 2009, Ramsey County purchased the property and established a Joint Development Authority (JDA) with the City. Revenues and expenditures are for City costs and future costs are not known at this time. A budget amendment was done in 2014 to reclassify the City’s costs for infrastructure development under the JDA into the TCAAP Capital Fund. An interfund loan was made in 2013 from the PIR to be paid back as the property develops. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : This fund was established to account for revenue and expenditure activity related to the City comprehensive re- use planning at the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) site as it relates to infrastructure and re-use. 1. Coordination of the TCAAP redevelopment planning activities while continuing to meet the needs of the City of Arden Hills. 2. Work with Ramsey County through the Joint Development Authority (JDA). 1. Economic conditions. 2. Coordinating with multiple entities/players. 0%Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services Capital Outlay Other Charges 40 2020to2021 2020to2021 2018 2019 2020 2021 Increase Increase ENTERPRISEFUNDS Actual Actual Budget Budget (Decrease) (Decrease) REVENUES Licenses and Permits 4,423$2,135$3,180$2,200$(980)$ Ͳ30.82% Intergovernmental 527,42989,28423,90023,840(60) Ͳ0.25% Special Assessments 6,2147,068 Ͳ Ͳ ͲN/A Investment Earnings 40,37153,67922,50012,000(10,500) Ͳ46.67% Miscellaneous 23,887210,29323,560113,77090,210382.89% Charges for Services 5,207,8205,420,4055,395,7205,514,780119,0602.21% TOTAL REVENUES 5,810,144$5,782,865$5,468,860$5,666,590$197,730$3.62% EXPENSES Personnel Expenses 839,114$969,245$1,089,360$1,151,550$62,190$5.71% Supplies and Materials 73,44863,14978,20085,3007,1009.08% Other Services and Charges 2,782,0082,680,3042,891,7402,878,090(13,650) Ͳ0.47% Depreciation 543,641573,581578,480614,80036,3206.28% Capital Expenditures 144,269252,520525,1002,197,0001,671,900318.40% Debt Service 93,23491,301287,000288,8001,8000.63% Transfers 300,000300,000300,000300,000 Ͳ0.00% TOTAL EXPENSES 4,775,714$4,930,101$5,749,880$7,515,540$1,765,660$30.71% NET CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE 1,034,430$ 852,764$ (281,020)$ (1,848,950)$ (1,567,930)$ FUND BALANCE JANUARY 1, 17,590,751$ 18,625,180$ 19,477,944$ 19,631,494$ FUND BALANCE DECEMBER 31 18,625,180$ 19,477,944$ 19,722,024$ 19,974,544$ 41 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: Public Works 601 Activity: Water 49440 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services 283,112$ 318,538$ 363,460$ 385,190$ Commodities 50,431 41,043 57,500 59,500 Contractual Services 1,594,979 1,618,167 1,669,160 1,686,500 Capital Outlay 144,269 252,520 93,710 660,000 Other Charges 180,686 179,011 350,250 348,150 Total 2,253,476$ 2,409,279$ 2,534,080$ 3,139,340$ Percent Change 6.9% 5.2% 23.9% Full-Time Equivalent positions 3.03 3.49 3.55 3.49 Expenditures by Classification The 2021 operating budget is an increase of 2.0% from the previous year’s adopted budget with an increase of 23.9% overall with capital outlay and debt service. Currently, capital expenses relate to the water portion of future street improvements. An operating transfer ($100,000) has also been budgeted to the Equipment, Building, and Replacement Fund. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : The Water Utility Fund is a self-sustaining fund, or enterprise fund of the City. The City maintains its own water distribution system. Water is purchased from the City of Roseville, who in turn, purchases water on a wholesale basis from St. Paul Regional Water Services. Metering devices are also maintained to account for usage. 1. Provide a safe and reliable water system for the users. 2. Maintain the water utility infrastructure including pipes, valves, hydrants and towers. 1. Staff time demands on many projects. 2. Aging water system. 3. Increased State and Federal regulations. 12%2% 54% 21%11% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services Capital Outlay Other Charges 42 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: Public Works 602 Activity: Sanitary Sewer 49490 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services 330,237$ 395,204$ 435,970$ 455,670$ Commodities 16,196 14,738 13,200 16,500 Contractual Services 1,296,054 1,213,149 1,323,880 1,345,280 Capital Outlay - - 124,390 785,000 Other Charges 138,549 138,291 162,750 166,650 Total 1,781,036$ 1,761,381$ 2,060,190$ 2,769,100$ Percent Change (-1.1%) 17.0% 34.4% Full-Time Equivalent positions 3.52 4.05 4.11 4.05 Expenditures by Classification The 2021 operating budget is an increase of 2.5% from the previous year’s adopted budget with an overall increase of 34.4% with capital outlay and debt service. Capital outlay costs for 2021 are related to lift station rehabilitation, sewer lining and the sewer portion of future street improvements. An operating transfer ($126,000) has also been budgeted to the Equipment, Building, and Replacement Fund. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : The Sanitary Sewer Utility Fund is a self-sustaining fund, or enterprise fund of the City. The maintenance of the sanitary sewer lines and lift stations are the responsibility of the Public Works Department. The maintenance program involves inspections, flushing and cleaning of sewer lines and routine maintenance of the lift stations. Wastewater flows into the Metropolitan Council’s system to be treated. 1. Work to eliminate inflow and infiltration from the sanitary sewer system. 2. Maintain the sanitary sewer so as to provide dependable service for the users. 1. Ground water inflow and infiltration problems. 2. Aging system. 16% 49% 28%6% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services Capital Outlay Other Charges 43 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: General Government 603 Activity: Recycling 49520 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services 25,341$ 34,963$ 33,770$ 41,110$ Commodities - - - - Contractual Services 142,811 137,268 139,180 143,390 Capital Outlay - - 5,000 5,000 Other Charges - - - - Total 168,152$ 172,230$ 177,950$ 189,500$ Percent Change 2.4% 3.3% 6.5% Full-Time Equivalent positions 0.29 0.29 0.30 0.35 Expenditures by Classification The 2021 operating budget is an increase of 6.5% from the previous year’s budget. The changes are primarily due to recycling charges. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : The City contracts with a private company to pick up recycling for residents within the City. The City of Arden Hills participates in a Joint Powers Agreement with Ramsey County to assist with funding the residential curbside recycling program. The County Department of Property Taxation directly places a city recycling fee on residents’ property tax statements. Ramsey County then collects the fees and distributes them to the City with the July and December tax settlements. Charges for recycling costs to residents include all costs associated with recycling including the cooperative spring and fall joint cleanup day effort with the City of Shoreview. Provide efficient and cost effective recycling for the residents of Arden Hills. Budget constraints. 22% 76% 2% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services Capital Outlay Other Charges 44 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: Public Works 604 Activity: Surface Water Management 49550 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services 200,425$ 220,540$ 256,160$ 269,580$ Commodities 6,820 7,369 7,500 9,300 Contractual Services 291,805 285,301 338,000 317,720 Capital Outlay - - 302,000 747,000 Other Charges 74,000 74,000 74,000 74,000 Total 573,049$ 587,210$ 977,660$ 1,417,600$ Percent Change 2.5% 66.5% 45.0% Full-Time Equivalent positions 2.30 2.59 2.63 2.54 Expenditures by Classification The 2021 operating budget is a decrease of 0.8% from the previous year’s budget with an increase of 45.0% overall with capital outlay. The capital outlay budgeted for in 2021 includes a Karth Lake project and the storm water portion of future street improvements. An operating transfer ($74,000) has also been budgeted to the Equipment, Building, and Replacement Fund. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : The Surface Water Management Utility Fund is a self-sustaining fund, or enterprise fund of the City. The function of the Surface Water Management (SWM) utility is the collection, treatment and disposition of storm water as well as the maintenance of the storm sewers. The current fee structure is based upon zoning classification and parcel acreage. Collection of these fees is done through the utility billing process. 1. Maintain the storm water system including pipes and ponds in an appropriate manner. 2. Continue to make environmental improvements to the surface water system whenever cost-effectively 1. Budget constraints. 2. Increased State and Federal regulations. 19% 22% 53% 5% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services Capital Outlay Other Charges 45 2020to2021 2020to2021 2018 2019 2020 2021 Increase Increase INTERNALSERVICEFUNDS Actual Actual Budget Budget (Decrease) (Decrease) REVENUES Investment Earnings 4,948$11,738$5,500$1,700$(3,800)$ Ͳ69.09% Miscellaneous 2,61926,201 Ͳ Ͳ ͲN/A Interfund Services 771,728583,133627,610628,2806700.11% TOTAL REVENUES 779,295$621,073$633,110$629,980$(3,130)$ Ͳ0.49% EXPENSES Personnel Expenses 72,610$30,218$5,450$5,630$180$3.30% Supplies and Materials 151,811116,494155,000142,400(12,600) Ͳ8.13% Other Services and Charges 503,730526,564485,700498,54012,8402.64% Capital Expenditures Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ ͲN/A TOTAL EXPENSES 728,150$673,275$646,150$646,570$420$0.07% NET CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE 51,145$ (52,203)$ (13,040)$ (16,590)$ (3,550)$ FUND BALANCE JANUARY 1, 333,069$ 384,213$ 332,010$ 318,970$ FUND BALANCE DECEMBER 31 384,213$ 332,010$ 318,970$ 302,380$ 46 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: General Government 725 Activity: Risk Management 49800 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services 10,135$ 19$ -$ -$ Commodities - - - - Contractual Services 127,665 217,344 159,000 164,000 Capital Outlay - - - - Other Charges - - - - Total 137,800$ 217,363$ 159,000$ 164,000$ Percent Change 57.7% (-26.9%) 3.1% Full-Time Equivalent positions 0.01 - - - Expenditures by Classification Will discontinue the entry for employee benefits to this fund as it had no effect on the financial statements. Will continue to accumulate funds to cover potential future insurance claims. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : This Fund was established to pool dividends received from the League of Minnesota Cities for positive claims experience. This fund tracks dividend revenues and deductible costs for claims. The goal of this fund is to build a fund balance that would allow the City to increase deductible limits in order to reduce premium costs. Dividends received from the health insurance Co-op are also deposited in this fund to use for employee wellness activities and to supplement the City’s contribution to health/dental insurance. 1. Cover deductible costs on claims. 2. Establish employee Wellness programs to minimize health insurance costs. Maintain the proper level of insurance coverage and deductibles to assure the best possible coverage at the lowest possible cost. 100% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services Capital Outlay Other Charges 47 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: Public Works 726 Activity: Engineering 49600 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services 36,751$ 9,858$ -$ -$ Commodities - - - - Contractual Services 73,272 40,199 26,200 20,670 Depreciation - - - - Other Charges - - - - Total 110,023$ 50,057$ 26,200$ 20,670$ Percent Change (-54.5%) (-47.7%) (-21.1%) Full-Time Equivalent positions 0.11 0.11 - - Expenditures by Classification This was a new fund in 2012. Previously City Engineer services were provided by the City of Roseville. The costs are charged back to the other funds based on usage per fund, as was previously done when contracting with Roseville. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : The Engineering Fund is a self-sustaining fund, or internal service fund of the City. Staff engineers performs work on various City projects, reviews development plans, represents the City at various meetings on projects which are County or State led. Records are kept of time and the costs are charged out to various projects, escrow accounts or City departments. 1. Provide Engineering services to the City. 2. Look out for the City's best interests in projects involving multiple jurisdictions. 3. Provide review of new developments and projects. Provide cost effective services vs. using an independent contractor. 100% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services Depreciation Other Charges 48 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: Public Works 727 Activity: Central Garage 49700 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services 20,437$ 15,295$ -$ -$ Commodities 147,195 113,895 150,000 142,400 Contractual Services 112,138 72,906 108,500 102,580 Capital Outlay - - - - Other Charges - - - - Total 279,770$ 202,095$ 258,500$ 244,980$ Percent Change (-27.8%) 27.9% (-5.2%) Full-Time Equivalent positions 0.16 0.16 - - Expenditures by Classification This was a new fund in 2013. Previously these services were split into all five public works departments: Streets, Parks, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Surface Water Management. Setting up one fund to manage these costs is more effective and will save administrative time. The total impact is the same as if budgeting these costs across each individual department. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : The Central Garage and Equipment Fund is a self-sustaining fund, or internal service fund of the City. The Public Works Department works on Streets, Parks, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Surface Water Management. All costs are compiled in this fund and charged out to the departments based on usage. 1. Maintain cost effective control of multi-purpose department. 2. Manage costs involving multiple departments. 1. Aging equipment. 2. Balance the Public Works Department needs with available funds. 3. Managing an effective cost allocation structure. 58% 42% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services Capital Outlay Other Charges 49 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA Function: General Government 728 Activity: Technology 49900 Activity Scope Objectives Issues Budget Commentary 2018 2019 2020 2021 Budget Summary ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET Personnel Services 5,287$ 5,046$ 5,450$ 5,630$ Commodities 4,615 2,599 5,000 - Contractual Services 190,655 196,115 192,000 211,290 Capital Outlay - - - - Other Charges - - - - Total 200,558$ 203,760$ 202,450$ 216,920$ Percent Change 1.6% (-0.6%) 7.1% Full-Time Equivalent positions 0.04 0.04 0.05 0.05 Expenditures by Classification This was a new fund in 2013. Previously these services were split into all departments. Setting up one fund to manage these costs is more effective and will save administrative time. The total impact is the same as if budgeting these costs across each individual department. 2021 BUDGET Fund # : Activity # : The Technology Fund is a self-sustaining fund, or internal service fund of the City. All departments use technology. All costs are compiled in this fund and charged out to the departments based on usage. 1. Maintain cost effective control of multi-purpose department. 2. Manage costs involving multiple departments. 1. Aging equipment. 2. Balance department needs with available funds. 3. Managing an effective cost allocation structure. 3% 0% 97% Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services Capital Outlay Other Charges 50 Page DepartmentSummary 1 FundingSourceSummary 4 SourcesandUsesofFund 8 StreetProjectsͲ10yearplan 15 CITYOFARDENHILLS 2021Ͳ2025PROPOSEDCIP November16,2020 $WWDFKPHQW% Capital Improvement Plan City of Arden Hills, Minnesota DEPARTMENT SUMMARY 2021 2025thru Total2021 2022 2023 2024 2025Department Economic Development 286,130246,130 40,000 Equipment 1,104,960453,960 71,000 80,000 270,000 230,000 Government Buildings 660,00050,000 310,000 50,000 50,000 200,000 Parks Department 887,000626,000 55,000 206,000 Public Safety 1,066,130100,260 238,120 25,000 82,750 620,000 Sanitary Sewer Department 1,073,000268,000 90,000 385,000 330,000 Street Department 12,671,0003,632,000 2,957,000 1,885,000 1,385,000 2,812,000 Surface Water Management Dept 470,000180,000 290,000 Water Department 225,00075,000 60,000 90,000 4,684,220 4,613,250 2,770,000 1,887,750 4,488,000 18,443,220TOTAL Produced Using the Plan-It Capital Planning Software 1 Capital Improvement Plan City of Arden Hills, Minnesota PROJECTS BY DEPARTMENT 2021 2025thru Total2021 2022 2023 2024 2025Department Project # Priority Economic Development 22-EDA-001 286,130246,130 40,000Gateway Signs n/a 286,130246,130 40,000Economic Development Total Equipment 20-EqpV-001 243,960243,960Replace International Plow Truck (Unit 120) n/a 20-EqpV-005 48,00048,000Replace 2012 F-350 Truck (Unit 203) 3 20-EqpV-009 46,00046,000Replace 2010 F-350 Truck (Unit 210) 3 21-Eqp-001 60,00060,000Replace 1997 Toro Groundsmaster (Unit 409) 3 21-Eqp-003 30,00030,000Trade in Program Toro Z Mowers (458 & 459) 3 21-Eqp-004 16,00016,000Portable Message Board 4 21-Eqp-005 10,00010,000Add Portable Light Tower 4 22-Eqp-006 10,00010,000Replace 2005 Felling Trailer (Unit 414) 4 22-Eqp-007 25,00025,000Replace 2001 Toro Workman (Unit 411) 3 22-EqpV-002 36,00036,000Building Inspector Vehicle (Unit 504) n/a 23-EqpV-002 80,00080,000Replace F-450 Truck (Unit 211) 3 24-Eqp-002 10,00010,000Replace 1996 Wacker 880 Roller (Unit 106) 3 24-EqpV-001 160,000160,000Replace Sterling Acterra Truck (Unit 431) 3 24-EqpV-002 250,000100,000 150,000Replace 2012 Int'l Plow Wing Truck (115) n/a 25-Eqp-001 80,00080,000Replace 2018 Toro Large Area Mower (Unit 457) 3 1,104,960453,960 71,000 80,000 270,000 230,000Equipment Total Government Buildings 21-Bldg-005 250,00050,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000City Hall Maintenance 2 22-Bldg-006 260,000260,000City Hall parking lot 3 25-Bldg-002 150,000150,000City Hall roof 3 660,00050,000 310,000 50,000 50,000 200,000Government Buildings Total Parks Department 20-Park-003 236,000110,000 126,000Playground Structure Replacement 3 22-Park-001 506,000426,000 80,000Hard Court Reconstruction 3 22-Park-002 90,00090,000Hazelnut Park Warming House 4 23-Park-004 55,00055,000Perry & Cummings Park Roof Maintenance 3 887,000626,000 55,000 206,000Parks Department Total Public Safety 21-Pub-001 76,69017,190 14,500 15,000 15,000 15,000LJFD General Equipment n/a 21-Pub-002 79,5301,280 20,500 57,750LJFD Rescue/Chief/Utility Vehicle Replacement n/a 21-Pub-004 46,8101,190 15,620 10,000 10,000 10,000LJFD Station Capital n/a 22-Pub-001 587,500187,500 400,000LJFD Engine/Ladder Replacement n/a 25-Pub-005 275,60080,600 195,000Lake Johanna Fire Dept Fire Station n/a 1,066,130100,260 238,120 25,000 82,750 620,000Public Safety Total Produced Using the Plan-It Capital Planning Software 2 Total2021 2022 2023 2024 2025Department Project # Priority Sanitary Sewer Department 21-Sew-001 348,00048,000 90,000 210,000Lift Station Rehabilitation 2 21-Sew-002 725,000220,000 175,000 330,000Sewer Lining/Rehabilitation 2 1,073,000268,000 90,000 385,000 330,000Sanitary Sewer Department Total Street Department 21-Str-005 3,632,0003,632,0002021 PMP - Hazelnut Neighborhood 2 22-Str-001 827,000827,000Arden Oaks Neighborhood Streets 2 22-Str-003 1,120,0001,120,000Old Snelling Ave PMP, CR E - Hwy 51 2 22-Str-006 1,010,0001,010,000Lexington Ave, CR E to 694 2 23-Str-001 1,885,0001,885,000Colleen/Norma/Briar Knoll/Royal Hills/Arden Vista 2 24-Str-001 1,385,0001,385,000Karth Lake East Neighborhood Streets and Stowe Ave 2 25-Str-001 1,125,0001,125,000Tiller/Dunlap/Benton Way Resurface/Replace 2 25-Str-002 1,687,0001,687,000Old Snelling Ave/CR E Intersection Improvements 3 12,671,0003,632,000 2,957,000 1,885,000 1,385,000 2,812,000Street Department Total Surface Water Management Dept 21-Storm-001 180,000180,000Karth Lake Runoff Control 2 23-Storm-001 65,00065,000Karth Lake retaining wall 2 23-Storm-002 225,000225,000Storm Pond and Outfall Maintenance 2 470,000180,000 290,000Surface Water Management Dept Total Water Department 22-W-001 135,00075,000 60,000Water Tower Maintenance 2 25-W-002 90,00090,000Booster Station Improvements 2 225,00075,000 60,000 90,000Water Department Total GRAND TOTAL 18,443,2204,684,220 4,613,250 2,770,000 1,887,750 4,488,000 Produced Using the Plan-It Capital Planning Software 3 Capital Improvement Plan City of Arden Hills, Minnesota FUNDING SOURCE SUMMARY 2021 thru 2025 TotalSource2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Capital Improvement Funds (PIR)5,377,0001,066,000 2,070,000 955,000 650,000 636,000 EDA General Fund 286,130246,130 40,000 Equipment/Building Replacement Fund 1,764,960503,960 381,000 130,000 320,000 430,000 Grants 513,00090,000 423,000 Other 3,509,000822,000 682,000 900,000 650,000 455,000 Public Safety Capital Fund 1,066,130100,260 238,120 25,000 82,750 620,000 Ramsey County 1,050,0001,050,000 Sanitary Sewer Utility Fund 1,971,000785,000 194,000 405,000 35,000 552,000 State Aid 325,000325,000 Surface Water Mgmt Utility Funds 1,158,000657,000 116,000 335,000 30,000 20,000 Water Utility Funds 1,423,000660,000 263,000 20,000 80,000 400,000 4,684,220 4,613,250 2,770,000 1,887,750 4,488,000 18,443,220GRAND TOTAL Produced Using the Plan-It Capital Planning Software 4 Capital Improvement Plan City of Arden Hills, Minnesota PROJECTS BY FUNDING SOURCE 2021 2025thru TotalSource Project # Priority 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Capital Improvement Funds (PIR) 20-Park-003 236,000110,000 126,000Playground Structure Replacement 3 21-Str-005 1,066,0001,066,0002021 PMP - Hazelnut Neighborhood 2 22-Park-001 506,000426,000 80,000Hard Court Reconstruction 3 22-Park-002 90,00090,000Hazelnut Park Warming House 4 22-Str-001 350,000350,000Arden Oaks Neighborhood Streets 2 22-Str-003 694,000694,000Old Snelling Ave PMP, CR E - Hwy 51 2 22-Str-006 400,000400,000Lexington Ave, CR E to 694 2 23-Park-004 55,00055,000Perry & Cummings Park Roof Maintenance 3 23-Str-001 900,000900,000Colleen/Norma/Briar Knoll/Royal Hills/Arden Vista 2 24-Str-001 650,000650,000Karth Lake East Neighborhood Streets and Stowe Ave 2 25-Str-001 430,000430,000Tiller/Dunlap/Benton Way Resurface/Replace 2 5,377,0001,066,000 2,070,000 955,000 650,000 636,000Capital Improvement Funds (PIR) Total EDA General Fund 22-EDA-001 286,130246,130 40,000Gateway Signs n/a 286,130246,130 40,000EDA General Fund Total Equipment/Building Replacement Fun 20-EqpV-001 243,960243,960Replace International Plow Truck (Unit 120) n/a 20-EqpV-005 48,00048,000Replace 2012 F-350 Truck (Unit 203) 3 20-EqpV-009 46,00046,000Replace 2010 F-350 Truck (Unit 210) 3 21-Bldg-005 250,00050,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000City Hall Maintenance 2 21-Eqp-001 60,00060,000Replace 1997 Toro Groundsmaster (Unit 409) 3 21-Eqp-003 30,00030,000Trade in Program Toro Z Mowers (458 & 459) 3 21-Eqp-004 16,00016,000Portable Message Board 4 21-Eqp-005 10,00010,000Add Portable Light Tower 4 22-Bldg-006 260,000260,000City Hall parking lot 3 22-Eqp-006 10,00010,000Replace 2005 Felling Trailer (Unit 414) 4 22-Eqp-007 25,00025,000Replace 2001 Toro Workman (Unit 411) 3 22-EqpV-002 36,00036,000Building Inspector Vehicle (Unit 504) n/a 23-EqpV-002 80,00080,000Replace F-450 Truck (Unit 211) 3 24-Eqp-002 10,00010,000Replace 1996 Wacker 880 Roller (Unit 106) 3 24-EqpV-001 160,000160,000Replace Sterling Acterra Truck (Unit 431) 3 24-EqpV-002 250,000100,000 150,000Replace 2012 Int'l Plow Wing Truck (115) n/a 25-Bldg-002 150,000150,000City Hall roof 3 25-Eqp-001 80,00080,000Replace 2018 Toro Large Area Mower (Unit 457) 3 1,764,960503,960 381,000 130,000 320,000 430,000Equipment/Building Replacement Fund Total Grants 21-Storm-001 90,00090,000Karth Lake Runoff Control 2 Produced Using the Plan-It Capital Planning Software 5 TotalSource Project # Priority 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 22-Str-006 423,000423,000Lexington Ave, CR E to 694 2 513,00090,000 423,000Grants Total Other 21-Str-005 822,000822,0002021 PMP - Hazelnut Neighborhood 2 22-Str-001 350,000350,000Arden Oaks Neighborhood Streets 2 22-Str-003 145,000145,000Old Snelling Ave PMP, CR E - Hwy 51 2 22-Str-006 187,000187,000Lexington Ave, CR E to 694 2 23-Str-001 900,000900,000Colleen/Norma/Briar Knoll/Royal Hills/Arden Vista 2 24-Str-001 650,000650,000Karth Lake East Neighborhood Streets and Stowe Ave 2 25-Str-001 430,000430,000Tiller/Dunlap/Benton Way Resurface/Replace 2 25-Str-002 25,00025,000Old Snelling Ave/CR E Intersection Improvements 3 3,509,000822,000 682,000 900,000 650,000 455,000Other Total Public Safety Capital Fund 21-Pub-001 76,69017,190 14,500 15,000 15,000 15,000LJFD General Equipment n/a 21-Pub-002 79,5301,280 20,500 57,750LJFD Rescue/Chief/Utility Vehicle Replacement n/a 21-Pub-004 46,8101,190 15,620 10,000 10,000 10,000LJFD Station Capital n/a 22-Pub-001 587,500187,500 400,000LJFD Engine/Ladder Replacement n/a 25-Pub-005 275,60080,600 195,000Lake Johanna Fire Dept Fire Station n/a 1,066,130100,260 238,120 25,000 82,750 620,000Public Safety Capital Fund Total Ramsey County 25-Str-002 1,050,0001,050,000Old Snelling Ave/CR E Intersection Improvements 3 1,050,0001,050,000Ramsey County Total Sanitary Sewer Utility Fund 21-Sew-001 348,00048,000 90,000 210,000Lift Station Rehabilitation 2 21-Sew-002 725,000220,000 175,000 330,000Sewer Lining/Rehabilitation 2 21-Str-005 517,000517,0002021 PMP - Hazelnut Neighborhood 2 22-Str-001 42,00042,000Arden Oaks Neighborhood Streets 2 22-Str-003 62,00062,000Old Snelling Ave PMP, CR E - Hwy 51 2 23-Str-001 20,00020,000Colleen/Norma/Briar Knoll/Royal Hills/Arden Vista 2 24-Str-001 35,00035,000Karth Lake East Neighborhood Streets and Stowe Ave 2 25-Str-001 95,00095,000Tiller/Dunlap/Benton Way Resurface/Replace 2 25-Str-002 127,000127,000Old Snelling Ave/CR E Intersection Improvements 3 1,971,000785,000 194,000 405,000 35,000 552,000Sanitary Sewer Utility Fund Total State Aid 25-Str-002 325,000325,000Old Snelling Ave/CR E Intersection Improvements 3 325,000325,000State Aid Total Surface Water Mgmt Utility Funds 21-Storm-001 90,00090,000Karth Lake Runoff Control 2 21-Str-005 567,000567,0002021 PMP - Hazelnut Neighborhood 2 22-Str-001 60,00060,000Arden Oaks Neighborhood Streets 2 Produced Using the Plan-It Capital Planning Software 6 TotalSource Project # Priority 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 22-Str-003 56,00056,000Old Snelling Ave PMP, CR E - Hwy 51 2 23-Storm-001 65,00065,000Karth Lake retaining wall 2 23-Storm-002 225,000225,000Storm Pond and Outfall Maintenance 2 23-Str-001 45,00045,000Colleen/Norma/Briar Knoll/Royal Hills/Arden Vista 2 24-Str-001 30,00030,000Karth Lake East Neighborhood Streets and Stowe Ave 2 25-Str-001 20,00020,000Tiller/Dunlap/Benton Way Resurface/Replace 2 1,158,000657,000 116,000 335,000 30,000 20,000Surface Water Mgmt Utility Funds Total Water Utility Funds 21-Str-005 660,000660,0002021 PMP - Hazelnut Neighborhood 2 22-Str-001 25,00025,000Arden Oaks Neighborhood Streets 2 22-Str-003 163,000163,000Old Snelling Ave PMP, CR E - Hwy 51 2 22-W-001 135,00075,000 60,000Water Tower Maintenance 2 23-Str-001 20,00020,000Colleen/Norma/Briar Knoll/Royal Hills/Arden Vista 2 24-Str-001 20,00020,000Karth Lake East Neighborhood Streets and Stowe Ave 2 25-Str-001 150,000150,000Tiller/Dunlap/Benton Way Resurface/Replace 2 25-Str-002 160,000160,000Old Snelling Ave/CR E Intersection Improvements 3 25-W-002 90,00090,000Booster Station Improvements 2 1,423,000660,000 263,000 20,000 80,000 400,000Water Utility Funds Total 18,443,2204,684,220 4,613,250 2,770,000 1,887,750 4,488,000GRAND TOTAL Produced Using the Plan-It Capital Planning Software 7 City of Arden Hills, MinnesotaCapital Improvement PlanSOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030Capital Improvement Funds (PIR)Beginning Balance 3,762,604 5,606,913 4,346,303 2,373,333 1,385,683 894,583 617,623 641,353 (119,697) 211,203 1,118,773 Revenues and Other Fund SourcesDonations - Bethel100,000 100,000 150,000 150,000 - - - - - - - Interest Income75,000 30,900 50,000 50,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 50,000 60,000 Net Assessments285,600 (575,510) (352,970) (482,650) (116,100) 84,040 103,730 138,950 411,900 607,570 607,570 MSA State Street Aid advance1,541,749 - - - - - - - - - - Tax Levy250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 Total Revenues and Other Fund Sources2,252,349 (194,610) 97,030 (32,650) 158,900 359,040 378,730 413,950 686,900 907,570 917,570 Total Funds Available 6,014,953 5,412,303 4,443,333 2,340,683 1,544,583 1,253,623 996,353 1,055,303 567,203 1,118,773 2,036,343 Expenditures and UsesPrior year projects - final costs(223,040) - - - - - - - - - - Playground Structure Replacement20-Park-003 - - (110,000) - - (126,000) - (260,000) (276,000) - (144,000) Hard Court Reconstruction22-Park-001 - - (426,000) - - (80,000) - - (80,000) - - Hazelnut Park Warming House22-Park-002 - - (90,000) - - - - - - - - Perry & Cummings Park Roof Maintenance23-Park-004 - - - (55,000) - - - - - - - Park Shelter Roof Replacements26-Park-004 - - - - - - (120,000) - - - - Hazelnut Park Parking Lot27-Park-004 - - - - - - - (185,000) - - - Perry Park Parking Lot27-Park-005 - - - - - - - (240,000) - - - Hamline Avenue crosswalks(60,000) - - - - - - - - - - 2021 PMP - Hazelnut Neighborhood21-Str-005 (125,000) (1,066,000) - - - - - - - - - Arden Oaks Neighborhood Streets22-Str-001 - - (350,000) - - - - - - - - Old Snelling Ave PMP, CR E - Hwy 5122-Str-003 - - (694,000) - - - - - - - - Lexington Improvements22-Str-006 - - (400,000) - - - - - - - - Colleen/Norma/Briar Knoll/Royal Hills/Arden Vista23-Str-001 - - - (900,000) - - - - - - - Karth Lake East Neighborhood Streets24-Str-001 - - - - (650,000) - - - - - - Tiller/Dunlap/Benton Way Resurface/Replace25-Str-001 - - - - - (430,000) - - - - - Cummings/Northwoods/Red Fox/Grey Fox Resurface26-Str-001 - - - - - - (235,000) - - - - Chatham/McCracken/Fairview/Brighton Way Resurface27-Str-001 - - - - - - - (490,000) - - - Total Expenditures and Uses(408,040) (1,066,000) (2,070,000) (955,000) (650,000) (636,000) (355,000) (1,175,000) (356,000) - (144,000) Change in Fund Balance1,844,309 (1,260,610) (1,972,970) (987,650) (491,100) (276,960) 23,730 (761,050) 330,900 907,570 773,570 Ending Balance 5,606,913 4,346,303 2,373,333 1,385,683 894,583 617,623 641,353 (119,697) 211,203 1,118,773 1,892,343 Ͳ$1.0$0.0$1.0$2.0$3.0$4.0$5.02021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030Millions8 City of Arden Hills, MinnesotaCapital Improvement PlanSOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025EDA General FundBeginning Balance 580,243 605,393 560,063 265,693 214,863 121,373 Revenues and Other Fund SourcesInterest Income15,000 3,400 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 Tax Levy100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 Total Revenues and Other Fund Sources115,000 103,400 103,000 103,000 103,000 103,000 Total Funds Available 695,243 708,793 663,063 368,693 317,863 224,373 Expenditures and UsesGateway Signs- - (246,130) - (40,000) - Operating Expenditures(89,850) (83,730) (86,240) (88,830) (91,490) (94,230) Tax Abatement- (65,000) (65,000) (65,000) (65,000) (65,000) Total Expenditures and Uses(89,850) (148,730) (397,370) (153,830) (196,490) (159,230) Change in Fund Balance25,150 (45,330) (294,370) (50,830) (93,490) (56,230) Ending Balance 605,393 560,063 265,693 214,863 121,373 65,143 $0.0$200.0$400.0$600.02021 2022 2023 2024 2025Thousands9 City of Arden Hills, MinnesotaCapital Improvement PlanSOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025Equipment/Building Replacement FundBeginning Balance 294,445 181,985 29,925 (1,075) 218,925 248,925 Revenues and Other Fund SourcesTransfers from Utility funds237,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 Interest Income8,000 1,900 - - - - Tax Levy50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 Total Revenues and Other Fund Sources295,000 351,900 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 Total Funds Available 589,445 533,885 379,925 348,925 568,925 598,925 Expenditures and UsesHVAC(327,390) - - - - - Parking Lot(44,970) - (260,000) - - - Roof- - - - - (150,000) Maintenance/repair placeholder- (50,000) (50,000) (50,000) (50,000) (50,000) Vehicles- (337,960) (36,000) (80,000) (260,000) (150,000) Equipment(35,100) (116,000) (35,000) - (10,000) (80,000) Total Expenditures and Uses(407,460) (503,960) (381,000) (130,000) (320,000) (430,000) Change in Fund Balance(112,460) (152,060) (31,000) 220,000 30,000 (80,000) Ending Balance 181,985 29,925 (1,075) 218,925 248,925 168,925 Ͳ$200.0$0.0$200.0$400.02021 2022 2023 2024 2025Thousands10 City of Arden Hills, MinnesotaCapital Improvement PlanSOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030Public Safety Capital FundBeginning Balance (5,198) 95,262 130,002 76,882 286,882 489,132 179,132 126,132 (16,418) (11,918) (144,418) Revenues and Other Fund SourcesCharitable Gambling17,400 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 Transfer from General Fund341,000 - - - - - - - - - - Tax Levy70,000 120,000 170,000 220,000 270,000 295,000 295,000 295,000 295,000 295,000 295,000 Total Revenues and Other Fund Sources428,400 135,000 185,000 235,000 285,000 310,000 310,000 310,000 310,000 310,000 310,000 Total Funds Available 423,202 230,262 315,002 311,882 571,882 799,132 489,132 436,132 293,582 298,082 165,582 Expenditures and UsesLJFD General Equipment20-Pub-001 (11,790) (17,190) (14,500) (15,000) (15,000) (15,000) (15,000) (15,000) (15,000) (15,000) (15,000) LJFD Rescue/Chief/Utility Vehicle Replacement20-Pub-002 (37,200) (1,280) (20,500) - (57,750) - (143,000) (22,550) (85,500) - - LJFD Station Capital20-Pub-004 (18,550) (1,190) (15,620) (10,000) (10,000) (10,000) (10,000) (10,000) (10,000) (10,000) (10,000) LJFD Engine/Ladder Replacement22-Pub-001 - - (187,500) - - (400,000) - (210,000) - (222,500) - Lake Johanna Fire Dept Fire Station25-Pub-005 (260,400) (80,600) - - - (195,000) (195,000) (195,000) (195,000) (195,000) (195,000) Total Expenditures and Uses(327,940) (100,260) (238,120) (25,000) (82,750) (620,000) (363,000) (452,550) (305,500) (442,500) (220,000) Change in Fund Balance100,460 34,740 (53,120) 210,000 202,250 (310,000) (53,000) (142,550) 4,500 (132,500) 90,000 Ending Balance 95,262 130,002 76,882 286,882 489,132 179,132 126,132 (16,418) (11,918) (144,418) (54,418) Ͳ$0.2$0.0$0.2$0.4$0.62021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030Millions11 City of Arden Hills, MinnesotaCapital Improvement PlanSOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030Sanitary Sewer Utility FundBeginning Balance 389,276 (125,794) (25,744) (111,534) 198,926 14,866 401,576 373,286 746,091 1,154,221 Revenues and Other Fund SourcesOperating Revenue2,064,570 2,136,330 2,210,600 2,287,460 2,367,010 2,449,350 2,534,560 2,622,750 2,714,020 2,808,490 Total Revenues and Other Fund Sources2,064,570 2,136,330 2,210,600 2,287,460 2,367,010 2,449,350 2,534,560 2,622,750 2,714,020 2,808,490 Total Funds Available 2,453,846 2,010,536 2,184,856 2,175,926 2,565,936 2,464,216 2,936,136 2,996,036 3,460,111 3,962,711 Expenditures and UseLift Station Rehabilitation21-Sew-001 (48,000) (90,000) (210,000) - - - (90,000) (75,000) (77,000) (80,000) Sewer Lining/Rehabilitation21-Sew-002 (220,000) - (175,000) - (330,000) - (350,000) - - (350,000) 2021 PMP - Hazelnut Neighborhood21-Str-005 (517,000) - - - - - - - - - Arden Oaks Neighborhood Streets22-Str-001 - (42,000) - - - - - - - - Old Snelling Ave PMP, CR E - Hwy 5122-Str-003 - (62,000) - - - - - - - - Colleen/Norma/Briar Knoll/Royal Hills/Arden Vista23-Str-001 - - (20,000) - - - - - - - Karth Lake East Neighborhood Streets24-Str-001 - - - (35,000) - - - - - - Tiller/Dunlap/Benton Way Resurface/Replace25-Str-001 - - - - (95,000) - - - - - Old Snelling Ave/CR E Intersection Improvements 25-Str-002 - - - - (127,000) - - - - - Cummings/Northwoods/Red Fox/Grey Fox Resurface26-Str-001 - - - - - (10,000) - - - - Chatham/McCracken/Fairview/Brighton Way Resurface27-Str-001 - - - - - - (15,000) - - - Lake Valentine Road Street Improvements28-Str-002 - - - - - - - (10,000) - - Debt Service(40,650) (39,450) (38,250) (37,050) (40,750) (39,350) (37,950) (36,725) (40,600) - Operating Expenses(1,627,990) (1,676,830) (1,727,140) (1,778,950) (1,832,320) (1,887,290) (1,943,900) (2,002,220) (2,062,290) (2,124,160) Operating transfer to Equipment Fund(126,000) (126,000) (126,000) (126,000) (126,000) (126,000) (126,000) (126,000) (126,000) (126,000) Total Expenditures and Uses(2,579,640) (2,036,280) (2,296,390) (1,977,000) (2,551,070) (2,062,640) (2,562,850) (2,249,945) (2,305,890) (2,680,160) Change in Fund Balance(515,070) 100,050 (85,790) 310,460 (184,060) 386,710 (28,290) 372,805 408,130 128,330 Ending Balance(125,794) (25,744) (111,534) 198,926 14,866 401,576 373,286 746,091 1,154,221 1,282,551 Ͳ$0.2$0.0$0.2$0.4$0.6$0.8$1.0$1.2$1.42021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030Millions12 City of Arden Hills, MinnesotaCapital Improvement PlanSOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030Surface Water Mgmt Utility FundsBeginning Balance 207,100 (109,580) 109,380 103,640 396,840 693,620 830,610 1,118,410 1,408,620 1,705,820 Revenues and Other Fund SourcesOperating Revenue903,620 912,640 921,750 930,950 940,250 949,640 959,120 968,700 978,370 988,140 Total Revenues and Other Fund Sources903,620 912,640 921,750 930,950 940,250 949,640 959,120 968,700 978,370 988,140 Total Funds Available 1,110,720 803,060 1,031,130 1,034,590 1,337,090 1,643,260 1,789,730 2,087,110 2,386,990 2,693,960 Expenditures and Uses2021 PMP - Hazelnut Neighborhood21-Str-005 (567,000) - - - - - - - - - Arden Oaks Neighborhood Streets22-Str-001 - (60,000) - - - - - - - - Old Snelling Ave PMP, CR E - Hwy 5122-Str-003 - (56,000) - - - - - - - - Colleen/Norma/Briar Knoll/Royal Hills/Arden Vista23-Str-001 - - (45,000) - - - - - - - Karth Lake East Neighborhood Streets24-Str-001 - - - (30,000) - - - - - - Tiller/Dunlap/Benton Way Resurface/Replace25-Str-001 - - - - (20,000) - - - - - Cummings/Northwoods/Red Fox/Grey Fox Resurface26-Str-001 - - - - - (23,000) - - - - Chatham/McCracken/Fairview/Brighton Way Resurface27-Str-001- - - - - - (25,000) - - - Lake Valentine Road Street Improvements28-Str-002- - - - - - - (15,000) - - Karth Lake Runoff Control21-Storm-001 (90,000) - - - - - - - - - Karth Lake retaining wall23-Storm-001 - - (65,000) - - - - - - - Storm Pond and Outfall Maintenance23-Storm-002 - - (225,000) - - (160,000) - - - (110,000) Operating Expenses(489,300) (503,680) (518,490) (533,750) (549,470) (555,650) (572,320) (589,490) (607,170) (625,390) Transfer to Equipment Fund(74,000) (74,000) (74,000) (74,000) (74,000) (74,000) (74,000) (74,000) (74,000) (74,000) Total Expenditures and Uses(1,220,300) (693,680) (927,490) (637,750) (643,470) (812,650) (671,320) (678,490) (681,170) (809,390) Change in Fund Balance(316,680) 218,960 (5,740) 293,200 296,780 136,990 287,800 290,210 297,200 178,750 Ending Balance(109,580) 109,380 103,640 396,840 693,620 830,610 1,118,410 1,408,620 1,705,820 1,884,570 Ͳ$0.5$0.0$0.5$1.0$1.5$2.02021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030Millions13 City of Arden Hills, MinnesotaCapital Improvement PlanSOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030Water Utility FundsBeginning Balance 1,186,821 777,531 861,721 1,186,471 1,443,421 1,377,181 1,382,331 1,678,501 1,974,121 2,272,436 Revenues and Other Fund SourcesOperating Revenue2,412,010 2,565,490 2,616,380 2,668,290 2,721,240 2,775,250 2,830,340 2,886,540 2,943,860 3,002,330 Total Revenues and Other Fund Sources2,412,010 2,565,490 2,616,380 2,668,290 2,721,240 2,775,250 2,830,340 2,886,540 2,943,860 3,002,330 Total Funds Available 3,598,831 3,343,021 3,478,101 3,854,761 4,164,661 4,152,431 4,212,671 4,565,041 4,917,981 5,274,766 Expenditures and Uses2021 PMP - Hazelnut Neighborhood21-Str-005 (660,000) - - - - - - - - - Arden Oaks Neighborhood Streets22-Str-001 - (25,000) - - - - - - - - Old Snelling Ave PMP, CR E - Hwy 5122-Str-003 - (163,000) - - - - - - - - Colleen/Norma/Briar Knoll/Royal Hills/Arden Vista23-Str-001 - - (20,000) - - - - - - - Karth Lake East Neighborhood Streets24-Str-001 - - - (20,000) - - - - - - Tiller/Dunlap/Benton Way Resurface/Replace25-Str-001 - - - - (150,000) - - - - - Old Snelling Ave/CR E Intersection Improvements 25-Str-002 - - - - (160,000) - - - - - Cummings/Northwoods/Red Fox/Grey Fox Resurface26-Str-001 - - - - - (20,000) - - - - Chatham/McCracken/Fairview/Brighton Way Resurface 27-Str-001 - - - - - - (20,000) - - - Lake Valentine Road Street Improvements28-Str-002- - - - - - - (10,000) - - Trunk Water Main Evaluation20-W-003 - - - - - (300,000) - - - - Water Tower Maintenance22-W-001 - (75,000) - (60,000) - - - - - - Booster Station Improvements25-W-002 - - - - (90,000) - - - - - Debt Service(248,150) (250,750) (248,050) (250,050) (246,750) (248,150) (249,150) (250,950) (248,675) - Operating Expenses(1,813,150) (1,867,550) (1,923,580) (1,981,290) (2,040,730) (2,101,950) (2,165,020) (2,229,970) (2,296,870) (2,365,770) Transfer to Equipment Fund(100,000) (100,000) (100,000) (100,000) (100,000) (100,000) (100,000) (100,000) (100,000) (100,000) Total Expenditures and Uses(2,821,300) (2,481,300) (2,291,630) (2,411,340) (2,787,480) (2,770,100) (2,534,170) (2,590,920) (2,645,545) (2,465,770) Change in Fund Balance(409,290) 84,190 324,750 256,950 (66,240) 5,150 296,170 295,620 298,315 536,560 Ending Balance777,531 861,721 1,186,471 1,443,421 1,377,181 1,382,331 1,678,501 1,974,121 2,272,436 2,808,996 $0.0$0.5$1.0$1.5$2.0$2.5$3.02021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030Millions14 Capital Improvement PlanCity of Arden Hills, MinnesotaPROJECTS & FUNDING SOURCES BY DEPARTMENTTotal2021 2022 2023 2024 2025Department2026 2027 2028 2029 2030Project #Street Department5,215,0001,066,000 1,444,000 900,000 650,000 430,000Capital Improvement Funds (PIR)235,000 490,000423,000423,000Grants4,691,490822,000 682,000 900,000 650,000 455,000Other465,000 490,000 227,4901,050,0001,050,000Ramsey County933,000517,000 104,000 20,000 35,000 222,000Sanitary Sewer Utility Fund10,000 15,000 10,000782,500325,000State Aid230,000 227,500841,000567,000 116,000 45,000 30,000 20,000Surface Water Mgmt Utility Funds23,000 25,000 15,0001,248,000660,000 188,000 20,000 20,000 310,000Water Utility Funds20,000 20,000 10,00021-Str-0053,632,0002021 PMP - Hazelnut Neighborhood3,632,00022-Str-001827,000Arden Oaks Neighborhood Streets827,00022-Str-0031,120,000Old Snelling Ave PMP, CR E - Hwy 511,120,00022-Str-0061,010,000Lexington Ave, CR E to 6941,010,00023-Str-001Colleen/Norma/Briar Knoll/Royal Hills/Arden Vista1,885,0001,885,00024-Str-0011,385,000Karth Lake East Neighborhood Streets and Stowe Ave1,385,00025-Str-0011,125,000Tiller/Dunlap/Benton Way Resurface/Replace1,125,00025-Str-0021,687,000Old Snelling Ave/CR E Intersection Improvements1,687,00026-Str-001Cummings/Northwoods/Red Fox/Grey Fox Resurface983,000983,00027-Str-001Chatham/McCracken/Fairview/Brighton Way Resurface1,040,0001,040,00028-Str-002Lake Valentine Road Street Improvements489,990489,99015,183,9903,632,000 2,957,000 1,885,000 1,385,000 2,812,000Street Department Total983,000 1,040,000 489,990Produced Using the Plan-It Capital Planning Software15,183,9903,632,000 2,957,000 1,885,000 1,385,000 2,812,000Street Department Total983,000 1,040,000 489,99015 Preliminary2021 Budget & CIPPRESENTED TO ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCILNOVEMBER 16, 2020 Wages and BenefitsTotal personnel costs are increasing by $152,090 from 2020 to 2021.2020 Local 49 contract 16,540 2021 Step increases 63,020 2021 COLA adjustments 52,470 Health Insurance increase 19,500 Work Comp increase 560 152,090 Of this amount, $108,460 is included in the General Fund.2 General Fund - Revenues by SourceThe 2021 Budget includes building fee revenue of $275,000 for two senior housing projects and a commercial office/warehouse building expected to proceed in 2021.2021 Amount Over(Under) % Change OverBudget 2020 Budget 2020 BudgetProperty Taxes 3,738,770$ 128,020$ 3.5%Other Taxes 9,230 (910) -9.0%Licenses and Permits 594,510 128,160 27.5%Intergovernmental 147,730 (3,950) -2.6%Charges for Services 599,650 59,040 10.9%Fines and Forfeits 27,650 (2,380) -7.9%Investment Earnings 18,600 (46,400) -71.4%Miscellaneous 17,130 (5,030) -22.7% TOTAL REVENUES 5,153,270$ 256,550$ 5.2%3 General Fund - Expenditures by Department2021 Amount Over(Under) % Change OverBudget 2020 Budget 2020 BudgetGeneral Government 1,175,920$ 46,050$ 4.1%Public Safety 2,456,210 117,730 5.0%Public Works 755,540 31,810 4.4%Parks & Recreation 825,310 (920) -0.1% TOTAL EXPENDITURES 5,212,980$ 194,670$ 3.9%Personnel cost increases $108,460Public Safety cost increases $ 96,7504 2021 – 2025 CIPDepartment 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 TotalEconomic Development 0 246,130 0 40,000 0286,130Government Buildings 50,000 310,000 50,000 50,000 200,000660,000Parks Department 0 626,000 55,000 0 206,000887,000Public Safety Department 100,260 238,120 25,000 82,750 620,0001,066,130Sewer Department 268,000 90,000 385,000 0 330,0001,073,000Street Department 3,632,000 2,957,000 1,885,000 1,385,000 2,812,00012,671,000Surface Water Department 180,000 0 290,000 0 0470,000Water Department 0 75,000 0 60,000 90,000225,000Equipment 453,960 71,000 80,000 270,000 230,0001,104,960Total 4,684,220 4,613,250 2,770,000 1,887,750 4,488,000 18,443,220Expenditures by Year5 2021 Capital ProjectsProject Fund Source Amount City Hall Maintenance Equip/Bldg Replacement $50,000 LJFD Road Costs Public Safety Capital $80,600 LJFD Capital Items Public Safety Capital $19,660 Lift Station Rehab Sewer $48,000 Sewer Lining/Rehab Sewer $220,000 2021 PMP – Hazelnut Neighborhood PIR/Utilities $3,632,000 Karth Lake Runoff Control Surface Water/Grant $180,000 Replace Int’l Plow Truck #120 Equip/Bldg Replacement $243,960 Replace 2012 F-350 Truck #203 Equip/Bldg Replacement $48,000 Replace 2010 F-350 Truck #210 Equip/Bldg Replacement $46,000 Replace 1997 Toro Groundmaster #409 Equip/Bldg Replacement $60,000 Trade in Program Toro Z Mowers #458 & #459 Equip/Bldg Replacement $30,000 Portable Message Board Equip/Bldg Replacement $16,000 Portable Light Tower Equip/Bldg Replacement $10,000 6 Utility FundsProposedrate increases for 2021: Water 3.0%Sewer 6.5%Surface Water 3.0%Comparison of utility fees for 2020 and 2021 based on proposed rates and for a household using 9,000 gallons per quarter with a ¾” meter or smaller.7 Tax ImpactValue of Value of TaxableProperty for Property for Value for $ %Pay 2020 Pay 2021 Pay 2021 Pay 2020 Pay 2021 CHANGE CHANGE180,000$ 187,300$ 166,900$ 404$ 421$ 17$ 4.2%372,400$ 387,500$ 385,100$ 937$ 971$ 34$ 3.6%410,000$ 426,600$ 426,600$ 1,041$ 1,076$ 35$ 3.3%525,000$ 546,300$ 546,300$ 1,350$ 1,407$ 57$ 4.2%650,000$ 676,400$ 676,400$ 1,747$ 1,817$ 70$ 4.0%CITY TAXSet levy at $4,311,090 (an increase of $175,750 or 4.25% over 2020)8 Tax Levy HistoryYEAR TAX LEVY % CHANGE TAX RATE % CHANGE2013 3,191,230 3.0% 27.931% 9.3%2014 3,257,456 2.1% 27.950% 0.1%2015 3,359,775 3.1% 27.294% -2.3%2016 3,478,775 3.5% 26.539% -2.8%2017 3,641,290 4.7% 27.211% 2.5%2018 3,786,942 4.0% 25.532% -6.2%2019 3,938,420 4.0% 25.555% 0.1%2020 4,135,340 5.0% 25.414% -0.6%2021 4,311,090 4.25% 25.220% -0.8%9 2020 Tax Rates for Cities in Ramsey CountyCity Tax Rate City Tax RateNorth Oaks 11.70 Mounds View 36.68White Bear Lake 20.63 New Brighton 37.23White Bear Township 21.76 Roseville 39.20Vadnais Heights 24.58 North St. Paul 40.69Arden Hills 25.41Gem Lake 41.29Little Canada 25.77 Maplewood 44.65Lauderdale 29.33 Spring Lake Park 48.31Shoreview 32.63 St. Paul 50.21Falcon Heights 35.64 St. Anthony 66.3710 Proposed Tax LevyProposed Increase %2018 2019 2020 2021 (Decrease) ChangeGeneral Fund 3,366,942 3,518,420 3,665,340 3,791,090 125,750 3.4%EDA Fund 120,000 120,000 100,000 100,000 - 0.0%Capital ImprovementsEquipment/Bldg Replacement 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 - 0.0%PIR 200,000 200,000 250,000 250,000 - 0.0%Public Safety 50,000 50,000 70,000 120,000 50,000 71.4%Total Capital Improvements 300,000 300,000 370,000 420,000 50,000 13.5%Debt Service - - - - - N/ATOTAL LEVY 3,786,942 3,938,420 4,135,340 4,311,090 175,750 4.2%Change from previous year4.0% 4.0% 5.0% 4.25%11 Council FeedbackQuestions?Comments?12 Page 1 of 3 AGENDA ITEM – 1D MEMORANDUM DATE: November 16, 2020 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: Julie Hanson, City Clerk SUBJECT: Draft 2021 Fee Schedule Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: $ $ $ Council Should Consider Council should consider providing feedback on the proposed 2021 draft fee schedule; potential options could include inflationary increases or making other considerations due to the COVID- 19 pandemic. Background/Discussion The City Council annually establishes a fee schedule for administrative, building construction, liquor licensing, copying of maps and ordinances, park and recreation facility usage, planning and zoning, utilities, business licenses, utility fees, and other miscellaneous permits and penalties that are enforced by the City. Below is a recap of the fee schedule changes in 2020: • Building permit fees – fees were based on 2019 Minnesota State Statute 326B.153. Other changes included implementing various escrow fees to cover multiple inspections. Created a new Temporary Certificate of Occupancy escrow fee. Began collecting payment equaling half of the plan review fee for commercial building permits at time of permit submittal (non-refundable). • Plumbing and mechanical permit fees –increased minimum permit fees. • Electrical permit fees – increased by Pete Tokle (for all of his contracted cities). • Parks and Recreation – increased fees to various field rentals and the resident picnic pavilion rental. Clarified language for non-public use rental hours. Clarified time slots for pavilion and shelter fees and rentals. Increased garden plot fees. City Hall room rental hours more clearly defined and damage deposit was increased. • Public Works/Engineering – a new section for right-of-way and erosion control permit fees was added. Page 2 of 3 • Utility Use Charges – 6.5% increase in utility rates and a 1% increase to the surface water charge per quarter. • Utility Hookup Charges – Increase for 5/8” and 1” water meter and increase to the City’s water availability charge (WAC) and sewer availability charge (SAC) fees • Clarifying language added regarding winter averaging for sewer usage • Recycling – increased fees for curbside and non-curbside recycling • Some miscellaneous changes include removing casual roadside stands as this type is addressed elsewhere (solicitor/transient merchant/peddler) and increase to illegal tobacco sales fees for first and second offenses. Changes for 2021: Proposed changes to the Fee Schedule are noted in red print on the attached draft 2021 Fee Schedule. Explanations for the proposed changes are provided below. Building Construction (Sec. II) Please note that no changes are recommended to this section as increases and new additions were made in 2020 (continue to utilize 2019 State Statute 326B.153 fee guidance). Liquor License Fees (Sec. III) Please refer to Miscellaneous/Retail Activities (Sec. IX) below. Parks & Recreation (Sec. V) Field rentals, ball tournament fees and community garden plot fee increases are recommended based on inflation. Planning and Zoning (Sec. VI) Planning staff collected data from adjacent cities (Roseville, Mounds View, New Brighton, Shoreview and Vadnais Heights). Staff is proposing minor adjustments to the land use fees in order to be more consistent with adjacent communities. In addition, staff is requesting to increase the Concept Review administration fee from $150 to $300. This is consistent with other communities in the area. Public Works/Engineering (Sec. VII) and Utility Hookup Charges (Sec. VIII) Right-of-way and Grading and Erosion Control permit fee increases are recommended based on inflation. Water and sewer permits and certain fees as redlined in Section VIII – Utility Hookup Charges are also recommended for increases based on inflation. It is also recommended the Met Council is contacted for the most current rates for the sewer access charge. Miscellaneous/Retail Activities (Sec. IX) and Miscellaneous Fees/Permits (Sec. XI) At its August, 2020 work session, the City Council requested staff look at possibly adjusting business licensing and liquor license fees. Staff gathered business license fee information from 16 area cities and found that fees vary greatly from city to city, making comparisons challenging. Page 3 of 3 Liquor license and tobacco fee information was gathered from Mounds View, New Brighton, Little Canada, Vadnais Heights, Shoreview and Roseville. Staff is requesting Council provide direction with consideration of the below potential options: 1. Potential increase of some fees due to inflation (approximately 1.5%). 2. Make other considerations due to COVID-19 hardships. 3. Consider directing staff to gather additional information in 2021 for possible implementation in 2022 that would include changing from separate fees that are related to a business type to a flat fee for all businesses not regulated by the State, including those currently only registered and not paying a fee (business licenses). A few items to note ~ of the 16 cities in the business license comparison, Roseville is the only other city to charge a yearly sign renewal fee; 4 other cities charge a separate fee for restaurants; and Arden Hills is the only city that separates retail from other business types and charges for bulk fuel storage, grocery stores and drive-thrus. For reference, there were 70 business licenses with fees* issued in the 2020 renewal cycle (October 2019 – present) for a total revenue of $9,787, and 85 additional business being registered with no fee. There was a total of $3,800 collected for permanent sign renewals from 93 businesses. It should be noted that some businesses are licensed in more than one area such as Restaurant and Retail and some businesses are registered with no fee but pay for Permanent Sign Renewal. *The following businesses are NOT included in the above numbers as some, but not all, are regulated in part by the State: Charitable Gambling Permits, Liquor Licenses, Massage Therapists, Massage Therapist Establishments, Mobile Food Units-Food Trucks, Peddlers/Solicitors, Tobacco Sales (illegal sales was increased in 2019 but the permit fee has remained the same), Tree Service and Waste/Recycle Haulers. Utility Use Charges (Sec. XIV) Staff proposes a 3% increase to water, 6.5% increase to sewer, 3% increase to surface water charges and 3% to the standby charge. An explanation for these proposed increases is included in the 2021 budget agenda item (item 1C). Recycling Fee (Sec. XV) Staff will provide a resolution regarding recycling fees to the City Council for consideration and formal approval at its November 23, 2020 meeting. The proposed change includes increasing the residential parcel with curbside recycling service from $53.00 to $57.50 (annually). There is no change proposed for fees for residential recycling without curbside recycling service. Attachments Attachment A: Redlined Version of Draft Ordinance 2020-004 – Appendix A – 2021 Fee Schedule Page 1 of 14 City of Arden Hills Ordinance 201920-00904 – Appendix A 20201 Fee Schedule I.Administrative Dogs/Cats – Licenses Two years (Pro-rated for second year @ $15.00) $30.00 Dogs/Cats – Duplicate Tags Each $6.50 Dogs/Cats – Boarding $22.00 per day Dogs/Cats – Impoundment Fee $50.00 Dogs/Cats – Surrender Fee Each $25.00 Dogs – Residential Kennel License Annual $21.00 Dogs – Dangerous Dog Fee Annual $500.00 Dogs – Potentially Dangerous Dog Fee Annual $250.00 Copying – General City Material $0.25 8 ½ x 11; $0.50 large. Per Page. Add postage if mailing copies Assessment Search $53.00 per half hour Private Activity Revenue Bonds Non-refundable application fee $500.00 Annual Administrative Fee 1/8 of 1% (0.125%) of outstanding principal balance of the bonds for the life of the bonds Reimbursement of all City costs II.Building Construction (All permits are non-refundable after 90 days) Building Permits – Permit Fee Fees shall be based according to the 2019 State Statute 326B.153 and are determined by the City’s Building Official Commercial Building Permits – Plan Review Fee 65% of Building Permit Fee. Payment equaling half of this fee is due at time of permit submittal (non-refundable) Residential New Construction/Additions – Escrow $2,000 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (CO) Escrow To be determined by Building Official Building Permits – Re-inspection $63.25 per State Statute 326B.153 Building Permits – Manufactured Home Location , $100.00 + State Surcharge fee as outlined in State Statute 326B.148 Building Permits – Demolition Permit Fee $100.00 + State Surcharge fee as outlined in Statute 326B.148 Escrow $2,000 Page 2 of 14 Building Permits – Special Investigations 100% of Permit Fee State Surcharge – based on valuation Fee based on 2019 State Statute 326B.148 State Surcharge – Fixed Fees Fee based on State Statute 326B.148 Plumbing Permits – Minimum Fee $60.00 Plumbing Permits – Residential 1.25% of Project Value Plumbing Permits – Commercial 1.25% of Project Value + $50.00 Electrical Permits – Minimum Fee $45.00 + State Surcharge Electrical Permits – Maximum Single Family Dwelling Fee $190.00 Electrical Permits – General See Exhibit “A” attached to fee schedule Mechanical Permits – Minimum Fee $60.00 Mechanical Permits – Residential 2% of Project Value Mechanical Permits – Commercial 1.25% of Project Value + $50.00 Fire Protection Permits – Permit Fee Fees shall be based according to the 2019 State Statute 326B.153 and are determined by the City’s Building Official Fire Protection Permits – Plan Review Fee 65% of Permit Fee Fire Protection Permits – Re- inspection $63.25 per State Statute 326B.153 III.Liquor Licensing On-sale 1,999 square feet (SF) or less $3,465.00 On-sale 2,000 (SF) – 2,999 (SF) $4,620.00 On-sale 3,000 (SF) – 3,999 (SF) $5,775.00 On-sale 4,000 (SF) or more $6,930.00 On-sale, Sunday $200.00 (340A.504 Subd. 3(b) limits $200 fee for Sunday sales) Off-sale $210.00 Club Fee $315.00 On-sale, Malt Beverage $126.00 Off-sale, Malt Beverage $42.00 On-sale, Wine $ 2,000.00 (340A.408 Subd. 2(c) limits fee to $2000 or half of on-sale license fee, whichever is less) Strong Beer No Charge (as part of On-Sale Wine License) Investigation Fee $158.00 Minor Consumption Violation with Server Training First Violation $105.00 Second Violation $525.00 Third Violation $1,050.00 Fourth Violation $1,575.00 Page 3 of 14 Minor Consumption Violation without Server Training First Violation $525.00 Second Violation $1,050.00 Third Violation $1,575.00 Fourth Violation $2,100.00 and may be subject to license revocation IV.Maps and Ordinances Zoning Ordinance Municipal Code Comprehensive Plan $0.25 per side Color Maps (8.5 x 11) $2.00 Color Maps (11 x 17) $4.00 Street Maps $2.00 As-Builts (11 x 17) Based on number of copies and staff time V.Parks & Recreation Youth Athletic Association Field Rental Per two hour time block $3233.00 per time block +applicable tax Adult Club / Intramural Field Rental Per two hour time block $5253.00 per time block +applicable tax Ball Field Rental, Unlighted Per two hour time block. Tournament fees are extra. $105107.00 per time block +applicable tax Ball Field Rental, Lighted Per two hour time block. Tournament fees are extra. $ 130132.00 per time block +applicable tax Ball Field Tournament Fee (Adult), Full Maintenance Includes all day maintenance staff on site $525535.00 per day + $200.00 damage deposit + applicable tax Ball Field Tournament Fee (Adult), Minimum Maintenance Includes prep for fields and midday drag of fields $315320.00 per day + $200.00 damage deposit + applicable tax Warming House Rental/Ice Rink Rental Only allowed during non-public use hours unless authorized by City staff $50.00 per hour + $200.00 damage deposit + key deposit + applicable tax Picnic Shelters - Resident Available for reservation No Charge Picnic Shelters – Non-Resident Available for reservation $30.00 Picnic Pavilions – Resident Includes up to five picnic tables $125.00 per time slot + $200.00 damage deposit + applicable tax*fee waived for Night to Unite and other public events open to all Arden Hills residents Picnic Pavilions – Non-Resident Includes up to five picnic tables $200.00 per time slot + $200.00 damage deposit + applicable tax Picnic Pavilions – Resident Non-Profit Includes up to five picnic tables $75.00 per day + $200.00 damage deposit Picnic Pavilions – Other Non-Profit Includes up to five picnic tables $100.00 per day + $200.00 damage deposit Additional Picnic Tables For every two extra tables $20.00 + applicable tax* *fee waived for Night to Unite and other public events open to all Arden Hills residents Community Garden Plot – One Plot Annual $5051.00 + applicable tax Community Garden Plot – Second Plot Annual $2526.00 + applicable tax Page 4 of 14 Room Rental – City Hall, Community Room (Normal business hours: 8:00 am –4:30 pm) (Non-business hours: weekends and holidays) Per Day (Scheduling a room after regular hours is contingent upon the presence of a city employee; In the event staff is not available, the City reserves the right to deny application). Regular business hours usage: Army National Guard: No charge City Government: No charge Resident, Non- profit: $90.00 Resident, For- profit: $120.00 Non-Resident, Non-profit: $130.00 Non-Resident, For-profit: $155.00 (includes applicable tax) Non-business hours usage: Resident: $200 Non-Resident: $225 (includes applicable tax) Room Rental – City Hall, Small Conference Room (Normal business hours: 8:00 am –4:30 pm) (Non-business hours: weekends and holidays) Per Day (Scheduling a room after regular hours is contingent upon the presence of a city employee; In the event staff is not available, the City reserves the right to deny application). Regular business hours usage: $25.00 Army National Guard: No charge City Government: No charge Resident, Non- profit: $50.00 Resident, For- profit: $60.00 Non-Resident, Non-profit: $70.00 Non-Resident, For-profit: $80.00 (includes applicable tax) Non-business hours usage: Resident: $200 Non-Resident: $225 (includes applicable tax) Room Rental – Damage Deposit Required $200.00 Equipment Rental – DVD, VCR, T.V. $20.00 + applicable tax VI.Planning and Zoning (Each separate land use request shall be charged a separate administrative fee and escrow even if submitted on the same application. Costs expended in reviewing and processing an application will be charged against the cash escrow and credited to the City. Charges to the escrow include planning and engineering staff time, City attorney and consulting fees, and mailing costs. If, at any time, a required cash escrow is depleted to less than 20% of its original amount, the applicant shall deposit additional funds in the cash escrow account as determined by the City. The escrow may be reduced or increased by the City Planner on a project by project basis.) Page 5 of 14 Description: Escrow Fees: Initial Application Fees: Preliminary Plat Administrative Fee $500 Escrow $2,500 Final Plat Administrative Fee $500450 Escrow $1,5001,000 Lot Split/Minor Subdivision (R-1 and R-2 only) Administrative Fee $350 Escrow $1,500 Rezoning or TCAAP Regulating Plan Map Amendment Administrative Fee $500 Escrow $1,500 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Administrative Fee $500550 Escrow $2,500 Variance or Permitted Adjustment Administrative Fee $350 Escrow $1,000 Conditional Use or Interim Use Permit/CUP or IUP Amendment Administrative Fee $400 Escrow $1,500 Planned Unit Development Master Plan or Special Development Plan Master Plan Administrative Fee $500600 Escrow $2,500 Final Planned Unit Development or Final Special Development Plan Administrative Fee $350 Escrow $1,5002000 Planned Unit Development Amendment or Special Development Plan Amendment Administrative Fee $400 Escrow $1,500 Concept Review Administrative Fee $150300 Escrow $1,000750 Vacation of Easement Administrative Fee $150 Escrow $1,000 Site Plan Review Administrative Fee $400450 Escrow $1,500 City Code Amendment Administrative Fee $350 Escrow $1,500 Zoning Code or TRC Amendment Administrative Fee $400 Escrow $1,500 Zoning Letter Administrative Fee $75 Land Use Requests – Not Already Specified Administrative Fee $150 Escrow $1,000 Zoning Permit Decks under 30”, Driveways, Fences, Sheds and Temporary Structures $65 Commercial Parking Lot Resurfacing $100 Recreational Vehicle Parking Permit 7 Day Permit, renewable once per 12 months $25 Home Occupation I Permit No charge Home Occupation II Permit Administrative Fee $150 Escrow $500 Commercial Outdoor Display and Sales Area Permit $100 Appeal of Administrative Administrative Fee $150 Page 6 of 14 Zoning, Sign, or Subdivision Decisions Escrow $1,000 TCCAP Development Related Professional Services Charge Any portion of the TCAAP development can prepay an amount on behalf of future parcels to be developed and that the prepayment amount will be netted out and the fee schedule will be updated annually. $2,743 per acre VII. Public Works/Engineering Right-of-Way Permit Permit Fee $150155.00 Escrow To be determined by the Engineer Right-of Way Permit – Small Cell Wireless Facilities Permit for up to 15 locations; rent and maintenance per each location $150 ROW permit fee, rent $150 per year, maintenance $25 per year Grading & Erosion Control Fees Permit Fee $150155.00 Escrow To be determined by the Engineer VIII.Utility Hookup Charges Water Permits – Service Installation/Repairs/Alteration Per inspection $4042.00 Water Permits – Interior Plumbing, New Home $4042.00 Water Permanent Disconnect $215220.00 Curb Box and Service Lead, 1” Service Connection on Unsurfaced Street $165168.00 Restoration of Typical Road Mix Street $105.00 Restoration of Higher-Type Street Set by Engineer Larger than 1” Service Connection Set by Engineer Water Permits – Plan Check Fee Set by Engineer Water Permits – Re-inspection $4042.00 Hydrant Meter Rental $2,000 deposit, monthly rental of $30.00, water permit fee of $170.00, State surcharge of $1.00 plus applicable standard water usage rate charge for consumption Water Meter/Spacer Charges – Customer Requested Water Meter Accuracy Test Fee includes removal of meter, bench test at maintenance facility, and returning meter to residence; Fee will not be applied if the meter is found to be inaccurate to a degree exceeding three percent (3%) from the result of the bench test Based on Meter Size Contact Public Works for Quote Water Meter/Spacer Charges – 5/8” x ¾” Meter Model 25 Standard Meter $ $470480.00 Page 7 of 14 Water Meter/Spacer Charges – 3/4” x 7 ½” Meter Model 35 Contact Public Works for Quote Water Meter/Spacer Charges – 1” Meter $580590.00 Water Meter/Spacer Charges – Greater than 1” Contact Public Works for Quote Water Connection Fee – Connection fee for previously un-served or expanded lots $840855.00 per acre or portion thereof Water Availability Fee – New or Additional Units The units are based on the Metropolitan Council’s formula for calculating new sewer availability charge (SAC) units $ 1,375 per unit Sewer Connection Fee – Connection fee for previously un-served or expanded lots $840.00 per acre or portion thereof Sewer Availability Fee – New or Additional Units The units are based on the Metropolitan Council’s formula for calculating new sewer availability charge (SAC) units $ 825.00 per unit Sewer Permits – Service Installation/Alternations/Repairs Per inspection $4042.00 Sewer Permits – Plan Review Fee Set by Inspector Sewer Permits – Reinspections $4042.00 per hour Sewer Access Charge Set by Met Council Annually $2,485.00Contact Met Council Sanitary Sewer Utility Prohibited Sump Pump Connection Surcharge $100.00 per month IX.Miscellaneous/Retail Activities Boutique/Garage Sale Application/notification of City Hall required No charge Tent Permit $55.00+ State Surcharge Sidewalk Sales $53.00 Business Licensing – Amusement Facilities Includes arcade, dance hall, movie theater, pool/billiard tables, bowling alleys, indoor tennis, skating facility, outdoor tennis, driving ranges, etc. $105.00 Business Licensing – Wholesale Bulk Fuel Storage Liability insurance required $210.00 Business Licensing – Hotel/Motel $6.50 per room Business Licensing – Courtesy Bench, Non-advertising $26.00 Business Licensing – Courtesy Bench, Advertising $79.00 Business Licensing – Mechanical/Electronic Devices Includes musical devices, amusement rides, bowling alleys, etc. $15.00 per location + $15.00 per machine (MN Statute 449.15 sets maximum permit fee at $15 per location and $15 per machine) Page 8 of 14 Business Licensing – Retail Sales Includes antique shops, beauty/barber shops, boat dealers, Christmas tree sales, dry cleaning, laundry, bakery, candy, meats, wholesale foods, caterers, motor vehicle sales, optometrist, mortuary, video sales/rentals, over-the-counter tobacco sales, vending machines (excluding tobacco), & other retail goods not listed $53.00 Business Licensing – Restaurants, Cafes, Coffee Houses, etc. $21.00 per up to1,000 square feet, or fraction thereof $42.00 for 1001-2000 square feet $63.00 for 2001-3000 square feet (etc.) Business Licensing – Restaurants, Drive-Thru $315.00 Business Licensing – Service Stations $105.00 Business Licensing – Grocery $21.00 up toper 1,000 square feet, or fraction thereof $42.00 for 1001-2000 square feet $63.00 for 2001-3000 square feet (etc.) Business Licensing – Mobile Food Units/Food Trucks $30.00 temporary (7 days or less) or $100 annual (8 days or more) Charitable Gambling Permit – Per Minnesota State Statute, Chapter 349 Includes investigation fee Local Gambling Tax Lawful Gambling Fund $158.00 3% of organizations’ gross receipts from all lawful gambling, less prizes paid out 10% of net profits Tobacco Sales License Includes investigation fee $300.00 Fireworks Sales As part of existing business $100.00 (MN Statute 624.20 sets maximum permit fee at $100.00) Fireworks Sales Exclusive Business $350.00 (MN Statute 624.20 sets maximum permit fee at $350.00) Massage Therapist Annual Fee, Includes investigation fee $53.00 Massage Therapist Establishment Annual Fee, Includes investigation fee $158.00 Recreational Outdoor Archery Range $200 first year $50 annual renewal Solicitors, Peddlers, Transient Permit – For-Profit Organizations Please reference Section 340 of the Municipal Code for more information $158.00 background investigation + $105.00 per month permit fee Solicitors, Peddlers, Transient Permit – Non-Profit Organizations Please reference Section 340 of the Municipal Code for more information No charge Page 9 of 14 Tree Contractor License $50.00 X.Signs Initial Fee Per Sign $100.00 Permanent Signs, Annual Renewal Per Sign, 100 square feet or less (maximum allowable size) $25.00 Temporary Signs $50.00 Signs, Impoundment First Offense $50.00 Signs, Impoundment Second Offense $75.00 Signs, Impoundment Third Offense $150.00 XI.Miscellaneous Fees/Permits Rubbish Hauler Annual $158.00 Recycling Hauler Annual $158.00 Contractor License Annual $75.00 Miscellaneous Permit Fee For all other permits not listed $40.00 Staff Research $53.00 per half hour Penalties for Late Payment Failure to pay any penalty imposed shall be grounds for the suspension or termination of any license issued by the City 10% of license fee or $32.00, whichever is greater Tobacco Sales, Illegal First Offense $150.00 Tobacco Sales, Illegal Second Offense within 24 months $600.00 Tobacco Sales, Illegal Third Offense within 24 months $1,050.00 and 7 business day suspension or 30 day suspension of license + admin fine of $250 Tobacco Sales, Illegal Fourth Offense within 24 months Revocation of the license for a one year period Candidate Filing Fee $2.00 Insufficient Funds/Returned Check Fee $35.00 Rental Registration/Renewal Fee $45.00 per rental unit Rental Renewal Late Fee For renewals received after January 31 $90.00 per rental unit Residential Contractor License Check $5.00 Business Subsidy Application Fee Required to reimburse City for full cost of review $2,100.00 + $10,500.00 escrow Construction Activity Waiver Per Waiver Application $263.00 XII.False Alarm Fees False Alarm First two alarms No charge + letter False Alarm Three through ten alarms $100.00 per alarm False Alarm Over ten alarms $300.00 per alarm XIII.Investigation Fees Tobacco, Liquor, Charitable Gambling, & Solicitor’s Permits $158.00 XIV.Utility Use Charges Water Per Quarter: Meter Charge 3/4” Meter Size or Smaller $41.5242.77 Page 10 of 14 Meter Charge 1” Meter Size $103.80106.91 Meter Charge 1.5” Meter Size $207.60213.83 Meter Charge 2” Meter Size $332.15342.11 Meter Charge 3” Meter Size $622.79641.47 Meter Charge 4” Meter Size $1,037.991,069.13 Meter Charge 6” Meter Size $2,075.982,138.26 Meter Charge 8” Meter Size $3,321.563,421.21 Meter Charge 10” Meter Size $4,774.754,917.99 Meter Charge 12” Meter Size $8,926.709,194.50 Consumption: 1-10,000 gals. gallons $3.313.41 per 1,000 gallons (pro- rated) Consumption: 10,001-35,000 gals. gallons $4.254.38 per 1,000 gallons (pro-rated) Consumption: Over 35,000 gals. gallons $7.537.75 per 1,000 gallons (pro-rated) Water Test Fee set by MN State Health Dept $2.43 Sanitary Sewer Per Quarter: Base Charge – All Users per unit (except mobile homes) $56.7160.40 Usage per gals. – Single Family/Multiple Family gallons $5.846.22 (per 1,000 gallons) Sanitary Sewer – Commercial Apartment/Condominium gallons $5.846.22 (per 1,000 gallons) Sanitary Sewer - Mobile Home per unit $156.01166.15 A Winter Averaging minimum will be set using a standard usage of 100 gallons per day based on a 30 day month: 100 gallons x 30 days x 3 months = 9,000 gallons per quarter. For April to December quarterly sewer billings, residential usage will be based on the lesser of actual consumption or 9,000 gallons for those customers that were assigned the miniumum amount. Customers that have a Winter Average amount greater than 9,000 gallons will be billed on the lesser of actual consumption or their Winter Average consumption. Customers not connected to City water will be billed on 9,000 gallons each quarter. Surface Water Per Quarter: Residential - Single Family per lot $15.6116.08 Residential – Multiple Family per dwelling $20.2420.85 Apartment / Condominium per acre $ 127.45131.27 Industrial / Commercial per acre $198.98204.95 Undeveloped per acre N/A Standby Per Quarter: Standby 1” Service Line or smaller $9.679.96 Violation of Water or Sewer Use Restrictions: Non-essential usage charge $300 per day XV. Recycling Fee Per Residential Parcel with curbside recycling Annual $53.0057.50 Per Residential Parcel without curbside recycling Annual $3.50 XVI. Park Development Park Development Fee Per residential unit $6,500.00 Page 11 of 14 Page 12 of 14 Page 13 of 14 Effective 1/1/2020 ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES Exhibit “A” HOMEOWNERS AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS: Complete an electrical permit form available from the Building Inspections Division. Add $1.00 for State surcharge to total cost of each permit. The fee is the total of the listed fees or the total number of inspection trips x $45.00, whichever is greater. Residential panel replacement is $110.00, sub panel $45.00. New service or power supply is: Circuits and Feeders 0 to 300 Amp $55.00 0-100 Amp $9.00 400 Amp $71.00 101-200Amp $15.00 500 Amp $87.00 201-300 Amp $21.00 600 Amp $103.00 301-400 Amp $27.00 800 Amp $135.00 401-500 Amp $33.00 1000 Amp $167.00 501-600 Amp $39.00 Add $16.00 for each additional 100 amps Add $6.00 for each additional 100 amps Minimum Fee: Maximum Fee: Minimum permit fee is $45.00 plus $1.00 Maximum fee for single family dwelling or State surcharge. This is for one inspection townhouse not over 200 amps (No max if only. Minimum fee for rough-in and final service is over 200Amps) is $190.00 plus inspection is $90.00 plus $1.00 State surcharge. $1.00 State surcharge. Maximum of 2 rough-in’s and 1 final inspection. (Failed inspections are an additional $45.00 each) Apartment Buildings Fee per unit of an apartment or condominium complex is $80.00. This does not cover service, unit feeders or house panels. Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs $90.00 plus circuits at $9.00/each. This includes 2 inspections. Additions, Remodels or Basement Finishes $90.00 this include up to 10 circuits and 2 inspections Residential Accessory Structures The Greater of $55.00 for panel plus $9.00 per circuit or $90 for 2 inspections. Traffic Signals $8.00 per each standard Street and Parking Lot Lights $5.00 per each standard Transformers and Generators $5 up to 10kva, $40 11 to 74kva, $60 75kva to 299kva, over 299kva is $165 Retrofit Lighting $0.85 cents per fixture Sign Transformer or Driver $9.00 per transformer Low voltage fire alarm, low voltage heating $0.85 cents per device and air conditioning control wiring Re-Inspection Fee in addition $45.00 to all other fees Hourly rate for carnivals $90.00 Solar fees: 0kw to 5kw = $90 5.1kw to 10kw = $150 10.1kw to 20kw = $225 20.1kw to 30kw = $300 30.1kw to 40kw = $375 40.1kw and larger is $375 plus $25 for each additional 10kw Electronic inspection fee for these items only; furnace, air conditioning, bath fan, fireplace or receptacle for water heater vent is $40. Refunds must be requested in writing. No refunds unless more than the minimum fee. Refunds are minus the cities 20% handling fee. THE PERMIT FEE IS DOUBLED IF THE WORK STARTS BEFORE THE PERMIT IS ISSUED. Page 14 of 14 Page 1 of 2 AGENDA ITEM – 1E MEMORANDUM DATE: November 16, 2020 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: Julie Hanson, City Clerk SUBJECT: 2021 Council Liaisons and Mayor Pro Tem Discussion Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: $ $ $ Council Should Consider Discussing preferences regarding 2021 Council liaisons and the Mayor Pro Tem appointment. A resolution delegating appointments will be brought to a future City Council meeting for approval. Background/Discussion Each year, a Councilmember is appointed to serve as liaison on the various committees and commissions in the City. Below is a list of current commission/committee appointments: Planning Commission Council Liaison: Steve Scott Staff: Community Development Manager/City Planner Alternate: City Administrator Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Council Liaison: David Grant Staff: Recreation Programmer Alternate: Public Works Director/City Engineer Communication Committee Council Liaison: Steve Scott Staff: Communications Coordinator Alternate: City Clerk Page 2 of 2 Financial Planning and Analysis Committee Council Liaison: Steve Scott Staff: Finance Director Alternate: City Administrator Lake Johanna Fire Department Board of Directors Council Liaison: Dave McClung Staff: City Administrator Alternate: Finance Director Economic Development Commission Council Liaison: Dave McClung Staff: Community Development Manager/City Planner Alternate: City Administrator Personnel Committee Council: David Grant Council: Fran Holmes Staff: City Administrator Staff: City Clerk Ramsey County League Council Liaison: Steve Scott Alternates: David Grant, Brenda Holden, Fran Holmes, Dave McClung Karth Lake Improvement District Council Liaison: David Grant Mayor Pro Tem Council: Brenda Holden Budget Impact N/A Attachments N/A Page 1 of 2 AGENDA ITEM – 1F MEMORANDUM DATE: November 16, 2020 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Dave Perrault, City Administrator SUBJECT: TCAAP Restoration Advisory Board Discussion Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A For Council Consideration The Council may provide feedback on its involvement in the TCAAP Restoration Advisory Board (RAB). Background The City was recently made aware of renewed efforts on the part of the Army to re-engage citizen volunteers to serve on the TCAAP RAB. The Council then requested a discussion on whether or not they should have a Councilmember as a representative on the board. According to the website for the RAB, their job is to: Review documents prepared by the Army about the environmental restoration process taking place at the former TCAAP and provides an opportunity for local citizen input into the cleanup process. The status of each of the sites undergoing cleanup is available on their website. Community input is critical to ensure understanding and acceptance of the decisions made by the U.S. Army, the MPCA, and the U.S. EPA. No RAB meetings are currently scheduled. The Army had hoped to hold a meeting to talk to and encourage community members to serve on the RAB, but due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements, they were unable to hold an in-person meeting. Page 2 of 2 The Army plans to hold a virtual public meeting related the Round Lake Proposed Plan before December 2020 and the details will be available on their website. More info can be found on their website at: https://tcaaprab.org/ Budget Impact N/A Attachment N/A Page 1 of 2 AGENDA ITEM – 1G MEMORANDUM DATE: November 16, 2020 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: Todd Blomstrom, Public Works Director/City Engineer SUBJECT: Lexington Avenue Improvement Project Status Update Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: $1,010,000.00 $1,010,000.00 PIR, State Bond, Assessments (Prop. 2021-2025 CIP) Council Should Consider City Council direction is requested regarding the status of the Lexington Avenue Improvement project and proposed project agreements with Ramsey County. Background/Discussion City s taff was requested to add an agenda item on the work session for November 16 to discuss the status of the Lexington Avenue Improvement project. The project includes roadway and utility improvements between County Road E and I-694, with funding participation from Ramsey County, the City of Arden Hills, and the City of Shoreview. PROJECT SCHEDULE The project delivery schedule has changed over the past two years. The project was originally scheduled for construction in the year 2020. In November 2019, the County notified the City that project construction would shift to the year 2021 due to the amount of time needed to complete the easement acquisition process. In August 2020, the County notified the City that the Lexington Avenue project construction schedule would likely be shifted to the year 2022 due to limitations on available funding as a result of COVID-19. County staff fully expects the Lexington Avenue project to be constructed in 2022 due to the limited terms of the negotiated right of way agreements. PROJECT AGREEMENTS The Lexington Avenue project requires three agreements involving the City of Arden Hills. The City Council previously approved a Cooperative Agreement for Right of Way Acquisition with Ramsey County on March 23, 2020. This agreement committed City cost participation in the Page 2 of 2 estimated amount of $228,218.76 for temporary and permanent easements along the corridor. A copy of this approved agreement is provided in Attachment A. A Cooperative and Maintenance Agreement for Lexington Avenue has been prepared to define engineering, contract administration, construction cost participation, ownership and maintenance responsibilities for the project. A copy of the proposed cooperative agreement is provided in Attachment B. The estimated City cost share under the agreement is $732,783.60. An Agreement for Maintenance of Traffic Control Signals and EVP System has also been prepared for the Lexington Avenue project to define ownership, maintenance, and on-going cost participation for installation of a new traffic signal on Lexington Avenue at Target Road. This new traffic signal would provide controlled access to the proposed third phase of the Lexington Station Development site. The three other traffic signals along Lexington Avenue at County Road E, Grey Fox Road and Red Fox Road would continue to be governed by the existing signal agreements approved in 1990. The City Attorney as reviewed the proposed Cooperative and Maintenance Agreement document and the Agreement for Maintenance of Traffic Control Signals and EVP System document. Staff recommends approval of these two documents at the November 23 City Council meeting. Staff is seeking any direction, questions, or requested information from the City Council regarding the Lexington Avenue project during the work session on November 16. Budget Impact The total estimated cost of the project is $12,481,894. The City’s cost participation in the project includes an estimated amount of $228,218.76 for easement acquisition and $732,783.60 for construction, for a total amount of $961,002.36. Staff recommends that the city reserve a five percent contingency in funding estimates due to the complex nature of the project, for a total estimated project cost of $1,010,000. The proposed funding sources are summarized in the following table. PIR Fund (roadway and signal replacement) $ 400,000.00 Special Assessments (new Target Rd signal) $ 187,000.00 State Bonding Funds (water main replacement) $ 423,000.00 Total Estimated Funding $1,010,000.00 Attachments Attachment A: Cooperative Agreement for Right of Way Acquisition Attachment B: Cooperative and Maintenance Agreement, Lexington Avenue Attachment C: Agreement for Maintenance of Traffic Control Signals and EVP System Attachment D: Ramsey County Public Works Cost Participation Policy ATTACHMENT A PUBW2020-10R Page 1 of 7 Agreement PUBW2020-10R RAMSEY COUNTY COOPERATIVE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS FOR Reconstruction of County State Aid Highway 51 (Lexington Avenue) between County State Aid Highway 15 (County Road E) and Interstate Highway 694 County State Aid Projects 062–651–061, 167–020–022, 187–020–024 Total Project Cost: $12,481,894.20 Attachments: Ramsey County Cost: $10,703,127.20 A – Project Location Map City of Arden Hills Cost: $732,783.60 B – Engineer’s Estimate C – Sidewalk/Trail Ownership D – Storm Sewer Ownership This Agreement is between the City of Arden Hills, a municipal corporation ("City") and Ramsey County, a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota, ("County") for the reconstruction of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 51 between CSAH 15 (County Road E) and Interstate Highway 694 (“Project”). RECITALS 1. The Project is identified in Ramsey County’s 2020 – 2024 Transportation Improvement Program. 2. Lexington Avenue, in the area affected by reconstruction, is designated County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 51. 3. The Project has been designated by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) as eligible for County State Aid Highway funds. 4. The Project has been designated as State Aid Project (SAP) 062–651–061, SAP 167– 020-022, SAP 187–020–024. 5. The subject road segment is located within the City. 6. Agreement PW2019-26 details the Right of Way acquisition responsibilities and costs. 7. Agreement PW2020-12R details the Traffic Signal maintenance responsibilities of new signal at Lexington Avenue and Target Road. ATTACHMENT B PUBW2020-10R Page 2 of 7 AGREEMENTS 1. Responsibility for Design Engineering 1.1. Plans, specifications, and proposals will be prepared in accordance with Mn/DOT State Aid requirements. 1.2. The County will prepare plans, specifications, and proposals for the Project, which will include, among other things, the proposed reconstruction, alignment, profiles, grades, cross sections, paving, concrete curb and gutter, medians, storm sewer, storm water treatment and infiltration basins, pedestrian curb ramps, turf establishment, traffic signals, street lighting, accessible pedestrian signals, and utility replacement and adjustments. 1.3. Plans for the Project showing proposed construction will be presented to the City and will be on file at Ramsey County Public Works Department. 1.4. Any costs associated with Project revisions after the completion of plans and specifications will be paid for by the party requesting the revisions. Revisions are subject to approval by the County. 2. Procurement and Award of Contract 2.1. The County will take bids in accordance with state law and County procedures. 2.2. The County will prepare an abstract of bids and a cost participation summary based on the lowest responsible bidder’s proposal, and will provide the same to the City. 2.3. The County will request the City’s concurrence to award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder. 2.4. The County will award a contract, and pay the contractor from the County State Aid Highway, Municipal State Aid Highway, and local funds identified for the Project. 3. Responsibility for Construction Engineering 3.1. The County shall perform or contract the performance of the construction engineering for all elements of the Project. 4. Project Costs 4.1. Except as provided herein, the County and City will participate in the costs of construction in accordance with the Ramsey County Cost Participation Policy and approved in the 2020 – 2024 Ramsey County Transportation Improvement Plan. If PUBW2020-10R Page 3 of 7 there is a conflict between the Cost Participation Policy and this Agreement, this Agreement will prevail. 4.2. A list of the construction pay items and percentages of City funding responsibility as well as the total estimated City Project cost is attached as Attachment B. Cost Participation Based on Engineer’s Estimate). Quantities and unit prices in Attachment B are estimates. Actual costs shall be based on the contract unit prices and the quantities constructed. 4.3. Mobilization, Field Office, Erosion Control Supervisor, Traffic Control, As Built, Construction Staking, Erosion Control Items (such as Storm Drain Inlet Protection, Water, Street Sweeper) are defined collectively as the “Prorated Items”. The City percentage of the Prorated Items is calculated as follows: (City Cost excluding the Prorated Items Cost) City % Prorated Items = (Total Project Cost excluding the Prorated Items Cost) The costs in the Prorated Items calculation will be based on contract unit prices and quantities at the time of contract award. No adjustments in the percentages will be made if unit prices or quantities vary during construction. 4.4. Design Engineering Costs 4.4.1. The City shall pay the County a design engineering fee equal to a percentage of the identified City project items as detailed in Attachment B. 4.4.2. Design engineering fees shall be calculated based on the quantities and unit prices at the time of contract award. 4.5. Construction Engineering Costs 4.5.1. The City shall pay the County a construction engineering fee equal to a percentage of the identified City project items as detailed in Attachment B. 4.5.2. Construction engineering and administration fees shall be calculated based on the final contract quantities and unit prices. 5. Payment Schedule 5.1. Design engineering will be invoiced at the time of contract award. 5.2. The County will invoice the City for construction costs incurred on a monthly basis or as determined by the payment schedule for the contractor. 5.3. Construction engineering will be invoiced at the time of substantial project completion, as determined by the County. PUBW2020-10R Page 4 of 7 5.4. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of an invoice. 6. Ownership and Maintenance Responsibility for Project Elements 6.1. Ownership and Maintenance Responsibility of the Roadway 6.1.1. The County will own and maintain the roadway and associated roadway elements location within the County Right of Way, except as detailed below. 6.2. Ownership and Maintenance Responsibility of the Storm Sewer (catch basins and leads, main, infiltration systems, ponding, water treatment) 6.2.1. The County and City shall own and maintain their respective elements of the storm sewer system as identified in Attachment D and as follows. 6.2.2. The City shall own the following components of the storm sewer system: i. Trunk line ii. Trunk line manholes, including manholes which connect catch basins and leads to the truck line iii. Surface drains located outside of the County road right-of-way and associated leads iv. Trunk line outfalls 6.2.3. The County shall own the following components of the storm sewer system: v. Catch basins vi. Catch basin leads vii. Cross-culverts viii. Surface drains located within the County road right-of-way 6.2.4. The City and County shall each maintain the components of the storm sewer system under their respective ownership. 6.3. Ownership and Maintenance of the Sanitary Sewer and Watermain 6.3.1. The City will own and maintain the sanitary sewer and watermain systems including services. 6.4. Ownership and Maintenance of the Trees and Landscaping 6.4.1. The City will own and maintain the trees, landscaping, and driveway medians, including irrigation systems. PUBW2020-10R Page 5 of 7 6.5. Ownership and Maintenance of the Sidewalk 6.5.1. The City will own and maintain the pedestrian ramps and sidewalk, including snow removal and sidewalk panel replacement along the west side as identified in Attachment C. 6.6. Ownership and Maintenance of the Traffic Control Signal Systems, Accessible Pedestrian System (APS) 6.6.1. Ownership and maintenance in Traffic Control Signal Agreement No. 89028 dated February 13, 1990, for the existing signal at Lexington Avenue and County Road E will remain in full force and effect. 6.6.2. Ownership and maintenance in Traffic Control Signal Agreement No. 89029 dated February 13, 1990, for the existing signal at Lexington Avenue and Grey Fox Road will remain in full force and effect. 6.6.3. Ownership and maintenance in Traffic Control Signal Agreement No. 89030 dated February 13, 1990, for the existing signal at Lexington Avenue and Red Fox Road will remain in full force and effect. 6.6.4. Ownership and maintenance responsibilities the Traffic Control Signal System at Lexington Avenue and Target Road is detailed in Agreements PW2020-12R. 7. The City grants the County temporary construction permits over all City owned rights- of-way and property within the limits of the Project for use during construction at no cost to the County. 8. The City and County shall indemnify, defend, and hold each other harmless against any and all liability, losses, costs, damages, expenses, claims, or actions, including attorney’s fees, which the indemnified party, its officials, agents, or employees may hereafter sustain, incur, or be required to pay, arising out of or by reason of any act or omission of the indemnifying party, its officials, agents, or employees, in the execution, performance, or failure to adequately perform the indemnifying party’s obligation pursuant to this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute a waiver by the County or the City of any statutory or common law immunities, limits, or exceptions on liability. 9. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until terminated by mutual agreement of the parties. THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IN INTENTIONALLY BLANK. PUBW2020-10R Page 6 of 7 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA By: _______________________________ Date:_______________________ Mayor By: _______________________________ Date:_______________________ Director of Public Works Approved as to Form: By: _______________________________ Date: ______________________ City Attorney Approved by the Office of Financial Services: By: _______________________________ Date:______________________ PUBW2020-10R Page 7 of 7 RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA _________________________________ Date: ____________________________ Ryan T. O’Connor, County Manager Approval recommended: _________________________________ Date: ____________________________ Ted Schoenecker, Director Public Works Department Approved as to form: _________________________________ Date: ____________________________ Assistant County Attorney TOFROMLOCATED ONMINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONRAMSEY COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTCSAH 15 (COUNTY ROAD E)CSAH 51 (LEXINGTON AVENUE) TH 694SEC 26, TWP 30N, R 23WPLAN FOR: GRADING, AGGREGATE BASE, BITUMINOUS AND CONCRETE SURFACING, ADA IMPROVEMENTS, CONCRETEWALK, BITUMINOUS TRAIL, UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, TRAFFIC SIGNALS, SIGNING, AND PAVEMENT MARKINGLEXINGTON AVENUE RECONSTRUCTIONRAMSEY COUNTY S.A.P. NO. 062-651-061CITY OF SHOREVIEW S.A.P. NO. 167-020-022CITY OF ARDEN HILLS S.A.P. NO. 187-020-024SEC 27, TWP 30N, R 23WSEC 35, TWP 30N, R 23WAttachment A - Project Location Map 52$':$<48$17,7<52$':$<&267672506(:(548$17,7<672506(:(5&26752$':$<48$17,7<52$':$<&267672506(:(548$17,7<672506(:(5&26752$':$<48$17,7<52$':$<&26752$':$<48$17,7<52$':$<&26748$17,7< &267 48$17,7< &267 $6%8,/7 /803680 02%,/,=$7,21 /803680 ),(/'2)),&(7<3('02',),(' ($&+ &/($5,1*$&5( *58%%,1* $&5( &/($5,1*75(( *58%%,1* 75(( 3$9(0(170$5.,1*5(029$/ /,1)7 3$9(0(170$5.,1*5(029$/ 64)7 5(029(3,3($3521 ($&+ 5(029(0$1+2/( ($&+ 5(029(*$7(9$/9( %2; ($&+ 5(029(+<'5$17 ($&+ 5(029('5$,1$*(6758&785( ($&+ 5(029(0$5.(5 ($&+ 5(029(6,*17<3(& ($&+ 5(029(6,*17<3(' ($&+ 5(029(/,*+7)281'$7,21 ($&+ 6$/9$*(7$1*(177(50,1$/ ($&+ 6$/9$*(/,*+767$1'$5' /80,1$,5( ($&+ 6$/9$*(6,*17<3(& ($&+ 6$/9$*(6,*17<3(' ($&+ 6$:,1*&21&5(7(3$9(0(17)8//'(37+ /,1)7 6$:,1*%,73$9(0(17)8//'(37+ /,1)7 5(029(:$7(50$,1 /,1)7 5(029(6(:(53,3(67250 /,1)7 5(029(6(:(53,3(6$1,7$5< /,1)7 5(029(&85% *877(5 /,1)7 5(029(5(7$,1,1*:$// /,1)7 5(029(&+$,1/,1.)(1&( /,1)7 5(029(:$7(56(59,&(3,3( /,1)7 6$/9$*(75$)),&%$55,(5 /,1)7 5(029(&21&5(7(0(',$1 64<' 5(029(&21&5(7(:$/. 64<' 5(029(&21&5(7('5,9(:$<3$9(0(17 64<' 5(029(&21&5(7(3$9(0(17 64<' 5(029(%,780,12863$9(0(17 64<' 5(029(%,780,1286:$/. 64)7 $%$1'21:$7(50$,1 /,1)7 *(27(;7,/()$%5,&7<3( 64<' +$8/ ',6326(2)&217$0,1$7('0$7(5,$/ 3 &8<' (;&$9$7,21&20021 3 &8<' (;&$9$7,2108&. &8<' (;&$9$7,2168%*5$'( 3 &8<' 6(/(&7*5$18/$5(0%$1.0(17&9 3 &8<' &20021(0%$1.0(17&9 3 &8<' &20021/$%25(56 +285 75$&72502817('%$&.+2( +285 675((76:((3(5:,7+3,&.83%5220 +285 :$7(50*$//21 $**5(*$7(%$6(&9&/$66 3 &8<' %,780,12863$7&+63(&,$/ 64<' 0,//%,780,1286685)$&( 64<' '2:(/%$5 ($&+ &21&5(7(3$9(0(17 64<' 6833/(0(17$/3$9(0(175(,1)25&(0(17 3281' '5,// *52875(,1)%$5(32;<&2$7(' ($&+ %,780,12860$7(5,$/)257$&.&2$7 *$//21 7<3(63:($5,1*&2856(0,;% 721 7<3(63121:($5&2856(0,;% 721 7<3(63:($5,1*&2856(0,;) 721 (;3$16,21-2,176'(6,*1(+ /,1)7 3/$67,&62,/6&$3&9 &8<' 6$1'%$&.),// &8<' 5&3,3($3521 ($&+ 5&3,3($3521 ($&+ 3(5)3(3,3('5$,1 /,1)7 3(5)3(3,3('5$,1 /,1)7 39&3,3(6(:(5 /,1)7 5&3,3(6(:(5'(6&/9 /,1)7 5&3,3(6(:(5'(6&/9 /,1)7 5&3,3(6(:(5'(6&/9 /,1)7 5&3,3(6(:(5'(6&/9 /,1)7 6$1,7$5<6(:(56<67(0 /803680 &211(&772(;,67,1*6$1,7$5<6(:(5 ($&+ &211(&772(;,67,1*672506(:(5 ($&+ 5$06(<&2817<6$3&216758&7,21&267(67,0$7(&216758&7,213/$16,7(012'(6&5,37,21 81,76&6$+1213$57,&,3$7,1*/(;,1*721$9(18(5(&216758&7,216$3&6$+637+ 81,7&267727$/(67,0$7(48$17,7< &26701'2763$&,7<2)6+25(9,(:6$3&,7<2)$5'(1+,//66$3&6$+3$57,&,3$7,1*&,7<2)6+25(9,(: &,7<2)$5'(1+,//6Attachment B - Engineer's Estimate 52$':$<48$17,7<52$':$<&267672506(:(548$17,7<672506(:(5&26752$':$<48$17,7<52$':$<&267672506(:(548$17,7<672506(:(5&26752$':$<48$17,7<52$':$<&26752$':$<48$17,7<52$':$<&26748$17,7< &267 48$17,7< &2675$06(<&2817<6$3&216758&7,21&267(67,0$7(&216758&7,213/$16,7(012'(6&5,37,21 81,76&6$+1213$57,&,3$7,1*/(;,1*721$9(18(5(&216758&7,216$3&6$+637+ 81,7&267727$/(67,0$7(48$17,7< &26701'2763$&,7<2)6+25(9,(:6$3&,7<2)$5'(1+,//66$3&6$+3$57,&,3$7,1*&,7<2)6+25(9,(: &,7<2)$5'(1+,//6 &211(&7,172(;,67,1*'5$,1$*(6758&785( ($&+ &211(&772(;,67,1*6$1,7$5<6(:(56(5 ($&+ 67((/&$6,1*3,3(-$&.(' /,1)7 7(0325$5<:$7(56(59,&( /803680 &211(&772(;,67,1*:$7(50$,1 ($&+ &211(&772(;,67,1*:$7(56(59,&( ($&+ +<'5$17($&+ $'-8679$/9(%2;:$7(5 ($&+ &25325$7,216723 ($&+ *$7(9$/9( %2; 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PUBW2020-12R THIS AGREEMENT is, between the County of Ramsey, hereinafter referred to as the “County”, and the City of Arden Hills, hereinafter referred to as “Arden Hills”, and the City of Shoreview, hereinafter referred to as a “Shoreview”; WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the County has determined that there is justification and it is in the public’s best interest to construct a traffic control signals with street lights and install emergency vehicle pre-emption on Lexington Avenue (County State Aid Highway No. 51) at Target Road; WHEREAS, the Arden Hills and Shoreview requested and the County agrees to provide an Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption System, hereinafter referred to as the “EVP System” as a part of said traffic control signals with street lights in accordance with the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth; and WHEREAS, the County will be responsible for construction of the traffic control signals with street lights, signs, and emergency vehicle pre-emption at its costs and expense, and WHEREAS, the County, Arden Hills and Shoreview will participate in the cost, maintenance and operation of said traffic control signals with street lights, interconnect, signs and EVP system as hereinafter set forth; and NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED: 1. The County shall install or cause the installation of said traffic control signal with streetlights, signs, interconnect and EVP system in accordance with the plans and specifications for State Aid Project No. 062-651-061 as an element of the Reconstruction of County State Aid Highway 51 (Lexington Avenue) between County State Aid Highway 15 (County Road E) and Interstate Highway 694. 2. The County intends to install or cause the installation of said traffic control signal system to substantial completion by October 31, 2022. Should the County be unable to complete the installation of said signal system at said time, the County will allow Arden Hills the ability to install or cause the installation of a signal system given that the following conditions can be met to the County’s satisfaction. a) Access is managed along Lexington Ave from Red Fox Rd to Grey Fox Rd in a manner matching the plans for State Aid Project No. 062-651-061 for the safe operations of said signal. b) A western leg connection is constructed at Target Rd to commercial development to meet warrants for installing a signal. c) The plans and specifications for the signal is approved by the County Traffic Engineer. 3. Agreements PW2020-10R and PW2020-11R detail the cooperative construction cost responsibilities of said traffic control signal. Attachment C PUBW2020-12R Page 2 of 5 4. Arden Hills and Shoreview shall jointly be responsible for the installation of an adequate electrical power supply to the service pad including any necessary extensions of power lines at Lexington Avenue and Target Road. 5. Upon completion of the traffic control signals with streetlights, signs, interconnect, and EVP system, and in accordance with the Policy for Lighting Ramsey County Roadways, Ramsey County Board Resolution 78-1394, Arden Hills and Shoreview shall jointly be responsible to provide power and pay energy costs of the signal and integral streetlight. Shoreview shall receive the monthly electrical bill and invoice Arden Hills for 50 percent of the cost. 6. Upon completion of the project, the County shall maintain and keep in repair the traffic control signal and interconnect, including relamping, cleaning, and all signs associated with the traffic signal at its cost and expense. 7. The County shall maintain and keep in repair the center medians on Lexington Avenue at its own cost and expense. 8. All timing and related adjustments of the traffic control signal shall be determined by the County through its Traffic Engineer, and no changes shall be made to these adjustments without the approval of the County. 9. The EVP system shall be operated, maintained, revised or removed in accordance with the following conditions and requirements: a) All modifications, revisions and maintenance of the EVP System considered necessary or desirable for any reason, shall be done by the County’s forces, or, upon concurrence in writing by the County’s Traffic Engineer, may be done by others all at the cost and expense of the respective party (Arden Hills or Shoreview). b) Emitter units may be installed and used only on vehicles responding to an emergency as defined in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 169.01, Subdivision 5 with 169.03. c) Each respective party shall maintain and require others using the EVP System to maintain a log showing the date, time and type of emergency for each time the traffic signal covered hereby is actuated and controlled by the EVP System. Malfunction of the EVP System shall be reported to the County immediately. d) All maintenance of the EVP System shall be performed by the County. Arden Hills and Shoreview shall be equally be responsible for actual cost thereof. The County shall submit an invoice to Shoreview annually, listing all labor, equipment, materials and overhead used to maintain the EVP System and Shoreview shall invoice Arden Hills for 50 percent of the cost. Labor cost and overhead and equipment costs will be at the established rates paid by Ramsey County at the time the work is performed, and material costs will be invoiced at the actual cost thereof to Ramsey County. Twenty-five percent (25%) of these costs will be added to the invoice, to cover the County’s cost for supervision and administration, in accordance with the policy for Traffic Control Signal Systems, County Board Resolution 81-1001. Shoreview shall promptly pay Ramsey County the full amount due. e) In the event said EVP System or components are, in the opinion of the County, being misused or the conditions set forth in Paragraph B above are violated, and such issue or violation continues after receipt by said party of written notice thereof from the County, the County PUBW2020-12R Page 3 of 5 shall remove the EVP System. Upon removal of the EVP System pursuant to this paragraph, the field wiring, cabinet wiring and other components shall become the property of the County. All infrared detector heads and indicator lamps mounted external to the traffic signal cabinet will be returned to the appropriate party. The detector receiver and any other assembly located in the control signal cabinet, which if removed will not affect the traffic control signal operation, will be returned to the appropriate party. f) All timing of said EVP System shall be determined by the County, through its Traffic Engineer. g) Except for the negligent acts of the County, its agents, and employees engaged in the maintenance work, Arden Hills and Shoreview shall indemnify, defend, and hold the County harmless against any and all liability, losses, costs, damages, expenses, claims, or actions, including attorney’s fees, which the County, its officials, agents, or employees may hereafter sustain, incur, or be required to pay, arising out of or by reason of the use or operation of the EVP. 10. Any and all persons engaged in the maintenance work to be performed by the County shall not be considered employees of Arden Hills or Shoreview, and any and all claims that may arise under the Worker’s Compensation Act of this State on behalf of those employees so engaged, and any and all claims made by any third party as a consequence of any negligent act or omission on the party of those employees so engaged on any of the work contemplated herein shall not be the obligation and responsibility of Arden Hills or Shoreview. 11. Arden Hills, Shoreview and the County shall indemnify, defend and hold each other harmless against any and all liability, losses, costs, damages, expenses, claims, or actions, including attorney’s fees, which the indemnified party, its officials, agents, or employees may hereafter sustain, incur, or be required to pay, arising out of or by reason of any act or omission of the indemnifying party, its officials, agents or employees, in the execution, performance, or failure to adequately perform the indemnifying party’s obligation pursuant to this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute a waiver by Arden Hills, Shoreview or the County of any statutory or common law immunities, limits, or exceptions on liability. 12. NOTICES All notices or demands given or required to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to the intended recipient’s address or addresses below set forth or at such other address or addresses as the intended recipient may have theretofore specified in a written notice to send given in accordance with the requirements of this paragraph. Any such notice so given shall be deemed given on the day of deposit in the United States mail, and if sent as aforesaid shall be effective whether or not received by the addressee. PUBW2020-12R Page 4 of 5 For City: Public Works Director and City Engineer City of Arden hills 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 For County Director of Public Works and County Engineer Ramsey County – Department of Public Works 1425 Paul Kirkwold Drive Arden hills, MN 55112 For City: Public Works Director and City Engineer City of Shoreview 4600 Victoria Street North Shoreview, MN 55126 PUBW2020-12R Page 5 of 5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto affixed their signatures. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA In presence of By: _______________________________ __________________________________ Its: _______________________________ __________________________________ By: _______________________________ Its: _______________________________ Date: _______________________________ CITY OF SHOREVIEW, MINNESOTA In presence of By: _______________________________ __________________________________ Its: _______________________________ __________________________________ By: _______________________________ Its: _______________________________ Date: _______________________________ COUNTY OF RAMSEY Recommended for approval: ________________________________ By: ________________________________ Ted Schoenecker, P.E. Chairperson Director and County Engineer, Board of Ramsey County Commissioners Ramsey County Public Works Department Approved as to Form: Attest: ________________________________ By: ________________________________ Assistant Ramsey County Attorney Chief Clerk – Ramsey County Board Date: ___________________________ Date: ________________________ APPENDIX A Ramsey County Public Works Cost Participation Policy Approved May 28, 2013 The intent of Ramsey County's Public Works Cost Participation Policy is to equitably distribute the cost of construction and major maintenance projects between the County and its partner communities. The policy recognizes that projects undertaken by the County should benefit the County and provide local benefits to the communities in which they are completed. The policy also defines the County's contributions to locally-initiated projects. All County cost contributions are subject to project feasibility and availability of funding. The policy, as amended on May 28, 2013, reflects Ramsey County's commitment to develop a safe, effective, multimodal transportation system for users of all abilities and incomes. It is upon that foundation the Public Works Department will work with partnering agencies to ensure investments in construction and major maintenance accommodate an appropriate mix of motorized and non-motorized travel options. County cost participation levels have been selectively increased in recognition of the growing importance of integrating pedestrian, bicycle, transit and American Disabilities Act (ADA) features into transportation planning and implementation. Amended policy provisions also remove former provisions which identified differing cost participation levels when federal funds have been secured. In the event unique design considerations or project impacts are identified, the Director of Public Works may negotiate mutually beneficial deviations from this policy, subject to review and approval of the County Board. Attachment D Department of Public Works Cost Participation PolicyRamsey County Public Works Cost Participation Policy for the Reconstruction and Major Maintenance of County Roads and County State Aid Highways ITEM:COUNTY SHARE:NOTES:Right of Way 50% County cost participation on right of way acquisition may be reduced or eliminated where the acquisition is specifically for detached trails, aesthetics, or special design elements requested by municipalities or other project partners. County participation on right of way acquisition applies only to construction projects and shall be 0% for maintenance projects, except where additional right of way is required to accommodate improvements within the curb or shoulder line. Removals100% Travel Lanes100%Parking Lanes 25% 100% in cities under 5,000 population or in White Bear Township. 100% on maintenance pavement preservation projects. Shoulders100% 100% of the width required to meet State Aid design standards. 100% in cities under 5,000 population or in White Bear Township. 100% on maintenance pavement preservation projects. 50% outside of the required width. ITEM: COUNTY SHARE: NOTES: Concrete Curb & Gutter (new) 25% Concrete Curb & Gutter (replacement) 100% 100% if in serviceable condition, as determined by the County Engineer; otherwise negotiable. 100% of curb and gutter as part of median construction required for traffic channelization or to serve as a pedestrian refuge. Storm Sewer % Eligible for State Aid Culverts100%Water Main Modification 100% 100%, if required for construction. 0% on betterments. Sanitary Sewer Modification 100% 100%, if required for construction. 0% on betterments Private Utility Relocation 0% Traffic Signals 100% of County Legs Traffic Signal construction is addressed in a separate policy (County Board Resolution 81-1001). Electrical power shall be paid by the municipality. ITEM: COUNTY SHARE: NOTES: Roundabouts 100% of County Legs Retaining Walls50% 50% when retaining walls are constructed in lieu of right of way acquisition or to mitigate impacts; by negotiation when necessitated by design parameters. Grading Outside of Curb 100% 100% of area required for road construction. 50% of grading required specifically for sidewalks, trails, or other amenities. Medians 100% 100% of a standard concrete median design, including curb and gutter; municipalities shall pay for the additional cost of any decorative or aesthetic treatments. Sidewalks (new)50% Includes grading, aggregate base, surfacing, and pedestrian ramps. Sidewalks (replacement) 100% 100% if in serviceable condition, as determined by the County Engineer; otherwise negotiable. Bituminous Trail (new) 50% Includes grading, aggregate base, surfacing, and pedestrian ramps. Bituminous Trail (replacement) 100% 100% if in serviceable condition, as determined by the County Engineer; otherwise negotiable. ITEM:COUNTY SHARE:NOTES:Trail/Sidewalk Grade Separation 0% to 50%, by negotiation Bridge or underpass construction. Street Lighting 0% Street Lighting as part of a traffic signal shall be paid 100% by County. Electrical power shall be paid by the municipality. Replacement Trees 100% 100%, if 1:1 replacement; 50%, if greater than 1:1 Fence 100% 100% if serviceable; 0% if in County R/W Turf Restoration 100% Amenities and Aesthetics 0% Special surface treatments, ground covers, or plantings, ornamental railings, etc. Driveway Replacement 100% Stormwater Treatment % eligible for State Aid Maintenance shall be based on contributing flows. ITEM:COUNTY SHARE:NOTES:Preliminary/Design Engineering % of Participation Construction Engineering % of Participation All County participation is subject to the availability of funds. On Federal Aid Projects, the federal funds shall be applied to all eligible items before cost participation is calculated. Federal participation is typically 50-80% of the total project cost.Right of Way (ROW) acquisition continues to grow in cost and complexity. Setting the County Cost share at 50% is intended to make the County an equal partner with the municipality(s), regardless of funding source(s) secured for a project. Early creation of a cooperative partnership helps ensure project scoping and alternatives analysis are comprehensive and consider all benefits and costs -- including right of way cost and impacts. Joint efforts can also identify specific locations where extraordinary ROW impacts are likely. In those cases, the County and City(s) can revisit available options or consider appropriate design changes. Timely recognition of unavoidable impacts can provide additional time for all parties to secure their respective funding sources. Redevelopment and/or future land use changes may also provide an opportunity to reduce conflicts with programmed improvements. Individual parcels which present exceptional challenges may justify an unequal distribution of City/County cost shares for consideration and approval of the County Board. Retaining Walls are generally constructed to reduce right of way impacts or to protect environmental resources such as wetlands or wooded areas. County cost participation will be at the 50% level for those wall installations similar to ROW cost participation. In situations where wall options are locally preferred or part of a community's aesthetic design goals, County participation will be reduced or eliminated. Resulting County contributions will be limited to benefits reducing impacts to adjoining properties or environmental resources. Trail/Sidewalk Grade Separations are desirable bike and pedestrian features but can be cost prohibitive in many settings. ADA compliance and mitigating access/safety issues often add substantial construction costs to otherwise straightforward structures - particularly in locations where space is limited. Design options can also vary from simple box culvert underpasses to elaborate bridge structures. The intent of a negotiated cost participation level of 0-50% is an acknowledgement of the enormous range in costs that may be proposed. It is important County participation adhere to sound benefit/cost considerations. County participation levels may also consider the availability of federal or other outside funding sources that materially reduce County and local shares. Page 1 of 1 AGENDA ITEM – 1H MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: November 16, 2020 Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator SUBJECT: Council Tracker Update Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A Council Should Consider The Council should provide further direction on items presented on the Council Request Tracker. Background City Council will receive a verbal update on items the Council has previously directed staff to research and/or bring forward. Discussion N/A Budget Impact N/A Attachments N/A