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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly/August 2011 ECR-WSS PRST STD U.S.Postage Paid Twin Cities,MN NH S Permit#1962 Arden Hills,MN . 55112-5734 I1-6941mprovement n s Highway 10196 Project Postal Customer Official The Ocial City Newsletter for Arden Hills Residents July/August 2011 • Arden Plaza Redevelopment City grants municipal consent for 1-694 improvement project (Z City Earns Finance Report Awards n June 1 the City Council granted Accomplishing these goals requires elimi- Noise mitigation d 0 Municipal Consent(See What's nating the existing Hamline Avenue/I-694 uring construction an earthen berm e Municipal Consent?on page 3)to on-and-off-ramps.This will likely shift will be created on the south side of Mn/DOT for the 1-694/Highway 51/High- traffic to the ramps at Lexington Avenue. I-694 to help address the visual and sound way 10 improvement project.The Council impact of traffic on I-694 for the Valentine had denied Municipal Consent on October Lexington Avenue changes Hills neighborhood.Unfortunately,space 24,2010,citing 14 concerns about the The Lexington Avenue bridge will and elevation conditions did not allow for Notes from the City Council impact on surrounding roads,noise mitiga- be widened to create a 12-foot wide an effective earthen berm sound barrier for eventeen years ago our family The biggest challenge for the City of the north shore of Lake Johanna. tion,trails and non-motorized access across ADA-compliant pedestrian/bicycle the Briarknoll neighborhood. moved to Arden Hills from St.Pe- Arden Hills and its citizens is the pro- I-694,aesthetics,and cost containment. lane on one side of the bridge(which ter,Minnesota. After seven months posed Vikings Stadium. On May 10, Trails and trail connections are also of side is yet to be determined)(Mn/ In 2014,the year after the construction of house searches around the Twin Cities, 2011,Ramsey County and the Vikings vital importance to the citizens of Arden After the October 24 denial,two things DOT,2012). is completed,Mn/DOT plans to do a we settled in the Valentine Hills area. announced that they had come to an agree- Hills.Unfortunately,Arden Hills is di- happened: negotiations continued,and The existing concrete median on the $200,000 landscaping project in the area. Reasons include the Mounds View School ment to jointly pursue the development vided by many major roads and railroads. Mn/DOT filed a request for an Ap- Lexington Avenue bridge will be It will work with the City to determine System(where our daughter Courtney of a new multi-purpose stadium on the They separate neighborhoods and separate peal Board hearing. Some of the City's removed and the bridge restriped to the types and placement of trees.The City attended from kindergarten through high TCAAP site.The Legislature must weigh people from parks. Trail connections are concerns involved issues that fall under create full-length dedicated left turn Council has indicated that it would con- school);open spaces,trails,and lakes;the in before this proposed stadium can pos- needed to tie the City together to improve Ramsey County's responsibility,and lanes on the bridge(Mn/DOT,2012). sider adding funding to the project if it felt proximity to St.Paul and Minneapolis; sibly move forward.As of this writing,it safety and enhance the feeling of com- County officials joined the negotiations. Lexington Avenue from the 1-694 that more trees were needed. good housing stock;and the neighbor- will apparently take a back seat to the state munity. By the Appeal Board hearing on April 19, bridge north through the County hood. budget situation. 2011,only three issues remained unre- Road F intersection will be reworked Schedule I look forward to hearing from you, solved.The Appeal Board had 30 days to create dedicated turn lanes,with The Mn/DOT project was scheduled Last summer I decided to run for City I was assigned as Council Liaison to the to issue a ruling,but recommended that turn arrows,in all directions(Ramsey 1 to start in August 2011,but the State Council.My wife Joani and I visited the Parks,Trails,and Recreation Commit- Mn/DOT,Ramsey County, and the City County,2013/2014,after I-694 proj- shutdown has affected the timeline of neighborhoods of the City and door- tee this year. In early July,Joani and I try to resolve the open issues on their ect is completed). highway projects.At this time it is not knocked most of the homes. It was such visited all of the city parks in Arden Hills. own by May 6.The City Council granted known when this project will start. a pleasure to meet the citizens of the com- Arden Hills is lucky to have 14 city parks Ed Werner Municipal Consent on June 1,after it munity,and I thank them for the words of that encompass slightly over 100 acres. 1758 Crystal Avenue was convinced open questions had been encouragement and votes. By the way, In addition,we are blessed to have Tony ed.wemer@ci.arden-hills.mn.us answered,analyses had been verified,and Celebrating Arden Hills: September 17 Arden Hills is appropriately named with Schmidt Regional Park,a county park on 651.636.2547 negotiations had yielded the best solutions all the hills around the community. possible,given the constraints of budgets Fling into the Parks— Fling into the Arts— State-of--City meeting is Wednesday, September 14 and topography and the risk of not know- Tony Schmidt Park Bethel University The first six months of my term have been ing what the Appeals Board would say. 3 p.m.-dusk: Rock climbing wall, 5-8 p.m.: Student art,professional art, exciting and challenging with the High- p The Arden Hills City Council and the Economic Devel- — The project bungee trampoline,miniature golf, Mounds View High School Orchestra, way 96/Trunk Highway 10 Interchange 1 opment Commission are hosting a State-of-the-City community Bethel Jazz Band,tours,snacks,desserts, Project and the 1-694/Trunk Highway 51 event to reach out to the business community.Residents are ® /(n/DOT's project runs along I-694 pontoon rides, here Li i booths, 1�/1 Shoreview Northern Lights Variety and beverages. municipal consent and noise wall issues. welcome to attend,too. from Lexington Avenue(between g )Shore view and Arden Hills to 1-35W in Band,Shakopee Prior Lake Shock- ood! The Fox Ridge Development of 39 new Wednesday,September 14 waves Water Ski Show,fireworks at Fun! single family homes by the Pulte Group 7.30 to 9:30 am. New Brighton.The goals are to address: ! Entertainmen drew much attention with the current North Heights Lutheran Church,1700 West Highway 96,Arden Hills • Lack of highway capacity dusk residents of the Keithson Drive neigh- Inconsistent lane alignments(includ- borhood. Other issues include sediment Councilmember presentations will cover the Vikings stadium proposal,upcoming ing left-side ramps at Hamline Avenue Limited parking at both venues.Parking also available at Perry Park,3700 New 51 h d Highway ) contamination at Round Lake,potential re- road improvement projects,the B-2 District implementation plan,and more. an Brighton Road. development in and around County Road Deteriorating pavement structure Shuttle from Perry Park to Tony Schmidt Park beginning at 2:45 p.m. E,a new McDonald's,and Arden Village If you plan to attend,RSVP to Rebecca Brazys at cityhall@ci.arden-hills.mn.us or Substandard deceleration and accel- Shuttle between Bethel University and Tony Schmidt Park beginning at 4:45 p.m. (a proposed 55-unit affordable apartment 651-792-7811. eration lanes complex). Deficient bridges Arden HillsService Directory News from around the town Benchmarks: a review of recent City Council action 1245 West Highway 96 June 1, 2011 Floral Drive to County Changes proposed for Arden Plaza redevelopment Road F and tion 1355 of the zoning code to align Arden Hills, MN 55112-5734 CVS instead of Walgreens pharmacy and elimination of a commercial building Proclaimed August 2,2011,as Night repair of sanitary sewer under I-694) with state statutes and omit section are among proposed changes to the Arden Plaza redevelopment.Arden Plaza to Unite in Arden Hills(5-0) (5-0) 1325.03 subd. 3.0 as it pertains to Summer Office Hours height variances which are no longer 7:30 a.m.to 5 p.m. nd CVS Pharmacy are asking the City for amendments to the Planned Unit Approved Resolution 2011-025 Aproved Ordinance 2011-005 in g g Monday through Thursday Development(PUD)for the retail center at the southwest corner of County Road E and vacating a utility,drainage,and pond Planning Case 11-013 to amend sec- necessary given the new variance 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. I Lexington Avenue. easement located on the Fox Ridge tion 1320.04,subd. 1 and add sec- review criteria(5-0) Friday development(5-0) tion 1320.075 to the zoning code to Approved the Presbyterian Homes Original plan Approved Planning Case 11-009 for regulate school uses in the R1 District conduit debt waiver letter pertaining 651-792-7800 The Planning Commission and City Council initially approved a PUD for the first phase a final plat and development agree- (edits for clarity and consistency) to housing revenue bonds(5-0) www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us n.us of redevelopment in June 2009.The plan was to demolish the three circular office build- ment for the Fox Ridge development (5-0) Adopted Resolution 2011-034 calling ings and replace them with four new buildings.The first phase was to include a 14,600 (4-1 Werner Authorized staff to move into design for public hearing pertaining to the Sheriff and Fire Emergency ) g P g P g 911 square-foot pharmacy with an attached 4,700 square-foot retail and/or restaurant build- Approved site lease agreement with and budgeting analysis for Valentine proposed issuance of revenue bonds Sheriff(non-emergency) ing.Later would come a 6,000 square-foot restaurant,located to the west of the first Zayo Group,LLC,for an equipment Park improvements(5-0) for the benefit of Presbyterian Homes 05- building.The third phase would bring an 18,000 square-foot building.Building exteri- 651-484-3366 cabinet at Cummings Park water June 27, 2011 ( ) Fire(non-emergency) ors,landscaping,and other elements would fulfill the requirements for the B2 District. tower(5-0) Approved Ordinance 2011-007 Appointed Councilmember Tamble as 651-633-2404 Authorized staff to proceed with a amendingthe zoning code to allow Council Liaison to a sub-committee Revisions requested p e;iq p Water and Sewer Problems Ci wide tree invento utilizin the g for the website upgrade project(5-0) The developers now have n'- D' g nursing home and assisted living as a (During non-business hours) P - --- CityForester Simple Tree Software changes to the '�'Q4�°T�°°°z° T= �- P permitted use within the B-2 District 651-484-3366 f proposed g "' and hiring one seasonal mainte- pharmacy building and to - ---, _ -- --- b - g with an approved PUD(5-0) Jul 11 2011 Mayor: the construction timeline. w nance worker at a cost not to exceed y ' - b'q 4 Approved Planning Case 11-011 for a David Grant 651-538-0747 � � Adopted Council Goals 5-0 A CVS Pharmacy build- $10,100(5-0) preliminary p P ( ) - relimina and final plat and master Councilmembers: '- Approved Resolution 2011-032 a ing would be built.The r Adopted Resolution 2011-024 ap- and final PUD to subdivide the prop- PP P Brenda Holden 651-636-2987 s, + . proving the final layout of I-694/ pointing Angela Haines to fill Liz Fran Holmes 651-631-1866 attached retail/restaurant P g Y erty at 1201 County Road E(former building would be eliminat- i € ` Highway 51.Council also directed Holiday Inn site)into two parcels and Modesette's vacated Planning Com- ed.The pharmacy building - P Y g — mission seat until December 31 2011 Nick Tamble 612-819-7995 a Z Mn/DOT to include berming along reuse the existing building as assisted ' Ed Werner 651-636-2547 +f_ g g would be moved closer to r • , a_ a southern stretch of I-694,west senior housing (5-0) (5-0) j Lexington Avenue and the ; Z� of Hamline Avenue and delete a Approved the 2011/2012 cable ser- CityAdministrator: �'. � � Approved Ordinance 2011-008 in building entrance would x proposed sound wall on a northern vices agreement with the City of New .....'. Patrick Klaers 651-792-7810 g "' "« „ c z Planning Case 11-012 to amend sec- shift to the southeast.The , ,L - w stretch of I-694 West of Hamline Brighton(5-0) parking lot and pedestrian -e..=p=_� �-'� ' (5-0) Communications Committee: ----- What is Municipal Consent? Arlene Mitchell,editor;Kristine access also would be reon- Authorized staff to enter into a ented.The 6,000 square-foot restaurant buildin as been moved u in the construction contract with Elferin and Associates n this Arden Hills Notes,you'll find To obtain municipal consent,Mn/DOT Goodrich;Brenda Holden;Lois Rem q g P g stories about Highway 10 and 96 submits to the city the ro'ect s final Council Liaison: Nick Tamble timeline,but will still be constructed as part of a later phase of development. to provide construction inspection g Y P I services for the 2011 Pavement Man- plans and about I-694.Both refer layout and a letter requesting approval. Staff Liaison: Becky Br N to"Munici al Consent."Here is a brief The letter includes a"good faith cost Desktop Publisher: Mary osek According to City staff,the revisions have some advantages and some drawbacks.The agement Project(PMP)and the Fox P parking layout and pedestrian access would be improved.The harmac area would be Ridge development 5-0 description of the process. estimate"of the city's portion of the P g Y P P P Y g p ( ) Council meetings are held at City Hall more visually appealing from the roads because it would be taller,and the drive-thru and project cost along with descriptions of . June 13 2011 g ty � Municipal consent is a resolution that the project's purpose,location,design, on the second and last Monday of the loading area would be screened by the restaurant.There also would be less parking vis- P month e 7 p.m.Meetings are televised ible from Lexington Avenue,but a larger drive aisle would be visible from County Road Approved the amendment of the Final Mn/DOT can or must require of a city un- and supporting data.The city must live on Cable Channel 16.Meetings of ' E.The restaurant would be built sooner than originally planned,but other retail/restau- Planned Unit Development(PUD) der certain road construction conditions. schedule and hold a public hearing rant space would be eliminated. CVS doesn't want the attached space,and the developer for the Traverse Business Center to A city's approval is required for any high- within 60 days.The city must allow 30 the Planning Commission are televised ` extend the building permit deadline way project that alters access changes days public notice the hearing for the at 6:30 p.m.on the first Wednesday now is doubtful whether a tenant or tenants could be found. g P Y P j g Y P ( g for Phase I and II to July 30,2014, traffic capacity,or requires acquisition by Highway 10/96 project was published after the first Monday of the month. and the final PUD deadline for Phase Mn/DOT of permanent right-of-way. As in The Arden Hills/Shoreview Bulletin Playbacks of City meetings begin the The City Council preliminarily reviewed the proposal at a workshop meeting in May. P morning after the meeting and continue The Planning Commission recommended approval at its August 3 meeting. III to July 30,2015 (5-0) a result,municipal consent is required of on June 8,2011). City meeting. � Authorized purchase of a used 2001 Arden Hills for Highway 10 at Highway every day until the next Playbacks are at 3 a.m., a.m.,and Sterling dump truck with plow and 96 and 1-694 and Highway 51. Within 90 days of the public hearing, de-icingequipment from Ramsey the city must pass a resolution to ap- 7 p.m.Monday through Friday,and 7 Y uember 6 a.m.,2 p.m.,and 10 p.m.on Saturday Regular office hours resume at City County for$30,000 plus sales tax A city may waive its right to municipal prove or disapprove the plan.If the city 9 y Hall on Se pt and authorization to repaint the truck consent,but this must be done affirmative- fails to pass a disapproving resolution and Sunday.For web casts,visit www.ctvl5.org. (5-0) ly by the city,specifically identifying the within that time,the project is consid- City Hall will return to regular office hours on Tuesday, September 6. Adopted Resolution 2011-028 enter- Project and clearly waiving its right.The ered approved. Arden Hills Notes is the official news- City offices will be open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Monday through Friday. ing into Mn/DOT Agreement No. City did not waive its right on 1-694 and letter of the City of Arden Hills,an 9849OR regarding the I-694/14ighway Probably will not do so on Highway 96. Continued on page 5 equal-opportunity employer. 51 Interchange Project(sidewalk on 2 Arden Hills' trails--something for us all to enjoy! s Arden Hills residents,we are If you would like to know more about this you are ever meandering along the trail be- very fortunate to have access to a opportunity,please call Michelle Olson tween Venus Avenue and County Road E, wonderful network of trails. (651-792-7848)or my wife and I would be very visit the City website privileged if you would have All told,there are over 15 miles of trails for more information a seat on"Julie's"bench and that allow us to walk and bike throughout about the park bench take in the incredible sense of the area.They are a great asset for provid- donation program. She serenity in that spot. ing unique access to the nature that is re- can also tell you about markably close to our homes and provides other ways in which This story contributed by a safe alternative from hiking along the you can help the Arden _ Chuck Michaelson, member busy shoulders.In fact,the City has long- Hills park trails. - of the Parks, Trails, and Rec- term plans to continue to add trails and reation Committee.) walkways—including along Old Highway In the meantime,I 10—which will be greatly appreciated. encourage you to con- tinue to take advantage Through the course of exploring these of these wonderful trails we learned that there are a number of trails that so enhance ways to personally contribute to the trail our community.And if system. For our family,we took advan- tage of a program to donate a park bench. A note about special assessments These benches are a great asset for the park system and are placed in picturesque The interest-free period for special assessments ended on July 26.In order to locations for folks to rest and take in the 1 ensure that you're paying the full amount due,including interest,please contact natural beauty.From a personal level,it City Hall at 651-792-7800. was extremely rewarding for us to be able to place this bench in a location that was If you make a payment without including the interest charges,there will be an ad- certainly close to our family and came to ditional amount due. symbolize tranquility and peace. City earns awards for finance reporting At the July 11 City Council meeting, and understandable financial reports, im- of accuracy and transparency is viewed Darin Nelson,Minnesota State Rep- portant tools for government transparency favorably by the credit rating agencies. resentative of the Government Finance and accountability.To win these awards Officers Association(GFOA),presented the staff The City's accounting staff,—Sue the City with all three of its annual report- must prepare The Iverson,Director of Finance and Ad- ing awards. reports that -winnin ministrative Services;Ashley Bertrand, meet the award-wig Accounting Analyst;Kyle Howard, The City received the Certificate of GFOA's financial report Finance Analyst;and Pang Silseth,Ac- Achievement for Excellence in Financial demanding is inserted in this counting Clerk,—is to be commended Reporting(CAFR)for the fourth year; standards, newsletter. for again achieving these awards. the Award for Outstanding Achievement which far in Popular Annual Financial Reporting exceed the Generally Accepted Account- (PAFR)for the fourth year,and the Dis- ing Principles.A commitment to this level tinguished Budget Presentation Award for the second year.This is the second year that the City has won all three awards. Only 96 cities in Minnesota received the CAFR Award,three received the PAFR Pictured here are(left to right) Award,and 20 received the Budget Award Pang Silseth,Ashley Bertrand,Kyle from the GFOA this year. Arden Hills is " ' Howard,and Darin Nelson. one of only three that have received all three awards this year.The other cities are Bloomington and Eden Prairie. The GFOA encourages and assists state and local governments to produce accurate Highway 96/Highway 10 intersection draft plan outlined Municipal Consent, continued from page 3 fter many years of discus- place,including access to Arden Manor The city can indicate approval on cer- sions,the City of Arden Hills from the Big 10 Tavern. tain conditions which Mn/DOT may is about to see some changes choose to meet.In this case,a revised plan to the intersection of highways 96 and The work is scheduled for 2012,during is submitted to the City. 10.(Highway 96 is under the same time Ramsey County's juris- frame as the If Mn/DOT's final plan alters access,ca- diction, and Highway The final layout for this project is available Highway 51 and pacity,or right-of-way,the changed part of 10 is a U.S.highway; at wEww.co.ramsey.mn.us/pw/index.asp work.The the plan must be re-submitted to the city the project is being and at City Hall. reasoning be- for approval.(The city does not have to coordinated by the hind this is that hold another public hearing and has only County.)The proposed we are better off 60 days to approve or disapprove.) plan was presented to the City Council with simultaneous highway constructions on July 11,2011,along with Mn/DOT's rather than an extended period of time if If the city disapproves the final layout, request for Municipal Consent for the they were done consecutively.Also,there Mn/DOT can begin an appeal process or project.(See separate story on Municipal will be at least one line open on Highway the project can be abandoned or scaled Consent beginning on page 3.)The new 10 at all times. down so municipal approval is not configuration has Highway 96 running required.If the city provides conditions under Highway 10 with limited access On July 11,2011,at the public hearing on to Mn/DOT,the agency may choose to ac- from Highway 96 to Highway 10 at this the project,Jim Tolaas,Ramsey County cept,deny,or negotiate conditions. intersection.The affected portion of Engineer,presented the current proposal. Highway 96 runs from approximately In addition to the points listed above,he If Mn/DOT decides to appeal, an Appeals one-half mile east of the I-35W ramp to noted that this plan allows for flexibility of Board is chosen.The Board must approve, a point near North Heights Church.This road design when TCAAP redevelops.He approve with modifications,or disapprove is the last section of Highway 96 that also said that Arden Manor will lose two based on a hearing with Mn/DOT and the the County needs to reconstruct. Some home sites but will gain a sound wall. city.If the Board approves,the project will details of the project include: proceed.If the board disapproves or ap- Following the presentation,residents ad- proves with conditions,Mn/DOT's options • Lower Highway 96 approximately dressed the Council with concerns about are the same as above,or it may choose to 22 feet from its current grade at increased noise along Highway 10 from start the process over.If it is an interstate Highway 10. the added access ramps and increased highway project,Mn/DOT may proceed • Build two temporary ramps on the noise to the Briarknoll neighborhood and without municipal consent,after sending a north side of Highway 96 to provide the residents of Lakeshore Place and Old report to the city and Appeals Board not- local access to and from the north. Highway 10.Mr.Tolaas explained the ing its reasons.The entire process can take (These ramps are built to perma- standards for building noise walls and the more than 254 days to resolve. nent standards but are considered limitations of the walls.He answered a temporary since the development of variety of other questions on noise,road Thanks to our coaches! the TCAAP site may change those surfaces,possible flooding of a lowered Summer Youth Soccer Coaches: access points.) Highway 96,and the possible taking of Paul Bilotta Reconstruct Highway 96 as a four- additional sites in Arden Manor but none Ryan Brodin • Hoyt lane highway with raised medians. on Old Highway 10 north of Highway 96. Chad ChadJenni Hoyt • Move Prior Avenue to line up with Erik Johnson West Round Lake Road. The Council then discussed the issues Joel Lawrence • Install signals at: (1)Prior Avenue without coming to a conclusion on the Bjorn Lundgren and West Round Lake Road,and(2) project or Municipal Consent.Council- Tom Shaw on the southbound U.S. 10 off-ramp member Holmes later explained this was David Stromberg at Highway 96. the outcome they expected.The Council, Summer Youth Softball Coaches: • Build a bituminous multi-use trail having 90 days after the public hearing to Warren Anderson on the south side of Highway 96 respond to the County,will put this issue Mike Welch linking to the existing trail near on upcoming work session and Council Summer Youth Baseball Coaches: North Heights Church up to West agendas.The Council might return to the Bob Fletcher Round Lake Road County with conditions,as it did with the Dave Hagen • Build a six-foot cement sidewalk on I-694 project.This will be decided through Mike Hagen the north side of Highway 96 up to further investigations and deliberations. Jason Mattura Matt Nelson West Round Lake Road. To follow this issue,please see the City Debbie Shearen website. Tenisha Shearen Existing access points along Highway Summer T-Ball Coaches: 10 north of Highway 96 will remain in Corey Ebbers 5 Joe Jorgenson Arden Hills Popular Annual Financial Report 2010 Page 2 Arden Hills Popular Annual Financial Report 2010 Page 3 —ARPEN HILLS EN HILLS The General F a Governmental Funding �_ • , , Governmental Revenue & Expenditure Inflow: The City's General Fund is the largest fund and also one of the most vital to The City's revenues for 2010 (for all funds except Enterprise Where does the moneycome from? the City's operation. The General Fund is the primary fund that accounts for Five Year Revenue Comparison Funds totaled 5 807 047 an increase of 12% from 2009 as the $7,000,000 ) $ > chargesfor o,i: everyday general expenses like park maintenance, police protection, and fire City received Federal and State grants to complete the Elmer L. services 4% protection while at the same time supplementing portions of the other funds. $6,000,000 Andersen Trail. The graph to the left illustrates the City's vari- 9% Inter_ Like most funds, the General Fund relies on the inflow of cash,shown as reve- ous revenue sources. governmental for the General Fund is property taxes. Intergovernmental revenues re items $5,000,000 ` $7,000,000 Five Year Expenditure Comparison 3% � nues and subsequently uentl the outflow listed as ex enditures. The primary revenue like state/ $4,000,000 Licenses/ 2009 2010 $6>000,000 Permits county aids ,% $3,000,000 and grants. Property Taxes $2,835,253 $2,867,028 For the year $2,000,000 $5,000,000 For end of 2010 Licenses/Permits $318,849 $255,265 the City's reve� g $ $ $1,000,000 $4,000,000 t3 Inter Intergovernmental 130,557 118,981 Property nue total was i $3,000,000 Taxes $3 7 1 0 41 5 Charges for Services $332,358 $322,978 $- 77% which was a 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 $2,000,000 Other $132,041 $146,163 $38,643 (1%) decrease from the previous year.This was largely due ■Taxes ■Special Assessments $1,000,000 to the economy and market values as there was an increase in tax Total General Fund Revenues $3,749,058 $3,710,415 0 License and Permits ■Intergovernmental ■Charges for Services ■Fines and Forfeits petitions and abatements. oOther $- 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Expenditure The City of Arden Hills prides itself on controlling spending ■Public Safety ■Debt Service while providing the best services possible. In 2010 the City's o Public Works ■Parks and Recreation The City's total General Fund expenditures for 2010 were $3,499,217 which was $102,875 (30/o) under the final budget. Overall, expenses (for all funds except Enterprise Funds) totaled ■Capital Outlay ■Miscellaneous General Fund expenses increased $100,350 (3%o) from 2009. Public safety accounted for 3 percent or $34,227 of this increase. $6,035,747,up 7/o o from 2009.The increase was due to the 2010 13Economic Development ■General Government The balance of these increases were primarily due to inflation and pay- —— __ Outflow: Pavement Management Program (PMP) project. The chart to the right highlights the City's ability to control its expenditures outs of severance packages as the City experienced turnover in three key over a several year period and demonstrates the City's priorities over different departments within the individual year. management positions. The chart below highlights the amount funded Where does the money go? y p ty p p y to each of the City's functions. Parks and Long Term DebtSpecial / Recreation Central 2009 2010 17% Government Arden Hills maintains an "AA+" rating from Standard & The City of Arden Hills has eight funds that make the special 29% Poor's. The City issued G.O. Tax Increment bonds in 1998, revenue fund. Special revenue funds are used to account for Central Government $983,207 $1,010,168 which are budgeted to be paid in full in the 2015 fiscal year. revenues derived from specific taxes or other earmarked reve- Public Safety $1,526,819 $1,561,046 PubliccoWorks These Tax Increment Financing(TIF) districts are an important nue sources. They are usually required by statute, local ordi- economic development tool. Arden Hills' TIP districts are lo- nance, and/or resolution to finance particular functions, activi- Public Works $282,019 322,793 cated along Round Lake Road and Cottage Villas. ties,or governments. Parks and Recreation $606,822 $605,210 In 2004, the City of Arden Hills decided to refinance its debt 2010 Revenues 2010 Expenditures Other $0 $0 because of lower interest rates. In order to do this the City had Community Services $33,635 $0 Total General Fund Expenses $3,398,867 $3,499,217 Publs�fety to pay the previous bond in full, therefore causing the spike in parks $779,362 $1,141,300 the chart below. The chart also shows the City is committed to Cable $91,079 $95,413 City Departments repaying its debt in a timely manner. The 2010 revenues were TCAAP $0 $17,372 $53 in interest, expenditures were $281,525, and transfers in Risk Management $48,377 $7,523 Administration: This department provides the overall direction for the City as determined by the City Council. It is responsible for from TIF districts were$281,525. EDA Operating $36,201 $544 maintaining City records;issuing licenses;administering Council policies;and election procedures. City of Arden Hills Outstanding Debt EDA Revolving $3,392 $o Finance: This department conducts the financial affairs of the City of Arden Hills in accordance with the Government Accounting Stan- $10,000,000 EDA TIF District No 2 $511 739 $1 094 dards Board(GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principals(GAAP). $5 000 000 EDA TIF District No 3 $40,672 $1,673 Community Development:This department is responsible for ensuring that laws,ordinances,and zoning codes are enforced. It is also Total $1,544,457 $1,264,919 responsible for Economic Development within the City. $0 0 0 0 0 p p o m v o _ (For more information on the specific fund descriptions,please see the Public Works: This department manages the City's infrastructure as it relates to roadways,water,sewer,and surface water management. 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2013 2015 CAFR.) Parks&Recreation: This department is responsible to provide recreation activities in the City and maintain the City's parks and trails. 11 TCAAP=Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant G.O.Tax Increment Bonds EDA=Economic Development Authority -ARPEN Ca pital and Enterp City of Arden Capital / Award for Pavement Management Plan „ :' . Outstanding The City has a successful program for main--AR, Achievement in EN�iILLS taming the life of Arden Hills' streets. The x, Popular Annual Pavement Management Program (PMP) iden- Financial Reporting rifles,inventories, and tracks street conditions August PRESENTED TO to ensure that the proper maintenance is done at the appropriate time. The results are pro- City of Arden Hills longed pavement life and reduced overall Popular Annual Financial Report Minnesota costs to property owners. The PMP was initi- ated to insure a good maintenance program To The Community for the Fiscal Year Ended for Arden Hills'aging streets. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 December 31,2009 Revenues—$539,386 Expenses—$771,156 Inside this issue: Public Safety Projects Making Cents This fund accounts for the City's share of capital equipments costs for police and fire. Area Tax Rates 1 The City of Arden Hills presents its Popular Annual Financial Report [PAFR]. The purpose of Revenues—$11,536 Expenses—$18,927 this report is to inform the community of the City's financial activity in a simple, easy-to-read for- Equipment and Building Maintenance and Repair Dividing up your mat for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010. These highlights are based upon the City's City equipment and buildings are monitored continually and replace/repaired when needed. Transfers Tax Dollar I Comprehensive Annual Financial Report [CAFR]which is a more inclusive,audited document. are made from various funds to fund these expenditures. Transfer in from General&Enterprise Funds—$183,000 Expenses—$200,003 Arden Hills Ranked IY�ell Against Surrounding Areas The General Fund 2 Tax Rate Comparison White Bear take Enterpise Funds In a 2010 comparison of Shoreview Special Revenue 2 St.Paul These funds consist of utility ser- $z,000,000 Funds 2010 Enterprise Funds 3 nine communities in and Roseville vices provided to the community $1,800,000 around Ramsey County, the ew Brighton , ' p $1,600,000 by the City such as water,sewer, $1,400,000 average cost of services on a Mounds view $1,200,000 Long Lon -Term Debt 3 Maplewood surface water and recycling. A $1,000,000 n $278,800 homestead in Blaine $800,000 About this Report comprehensive rate study was $600,000 terms of property taxes and AH $400,00o $200,00o property tax aids showed $0.00 $20.00 The City of Arden Hills reports completed in 2008. As a result of $0 , � _ � Capital Funds 4 P P ty $40.00 $60.00 $80.00 $100.00 financial ear-end results in the that stud the City changed to a Water Fund Sewer Fund Surface Water Recycling Fund Arden Hills ranking as one City property taxes per household per month Y Y� tY g Mgmt Fund of the lowest. A $278,800 [ (adjusted for aids) Comprehensive Annual Finan- tiered rate system effective 2009. 7Revenues $i,as4,14a $1sa3,7ss $s32,s31 $1a2,zsa -_-. _ -_ -- - -- _-____ vial Report (CAFR). The Popu- ■Expenses $1,678,954 $1,367,429 $321,693 $129,139 homestead in Arden Hills lar Annual Financial Report , Dollars Enterprise Funds 4 paid $50.55 per month in Arden Hills' Five Basic Funds i (PAFR) is an unaudited reportCiq property taxes to the City. that summarizes the most sig- Residents receive a variety of City services at an affordable price.The cost of City services in 2010 Monthly Bill 4 In order for Arden Hills to • Debt Service Funds track nificant data from the 2010 for the owner of a single-family home in Arden Hills with an assessor's market value of$278,800 manage the community finances revenues and expenses related CAFR, and is consistent with -- smoothly, it divides various to repayment of long term debt. was$50.55 per month. Utilities remain competitively priced in 2010.The value received from City Generally Accepted Accounting [!�ividin U Your 20 0 Pro er Tax Dollar activities into several different Generally The report reflects AeckReglster services compared favorably to charges of g • The Capital Fund collects Principles. P Description of Transaction Balance - __- funds. Here is a brief descrip- the net tax cost b service ex- other monthly bills. Your tax dol- — ---11 - revenues from special assess- Y R�safety $zo.�9 ���j tion of each: penditure, developed by credit- coin nu+uty ser cep $14.15 Property Tax-Supported Services lar is divided m ments, state, and county aids —.-- �. B 3 40302 Y ing related revenues against P -4� &R­U� $s.s7 up into sev- u„"a xoa • The General Fund accounts and allots them toward con- P"buowor-ks, $7.04 — The checkbook shows how the monthly =•2 - 1 2 appropriate expenditures and _ _ __ _ eral govern- D for revenues and expenses struction or major capital expenses. allocating local taxes against the c�x�a $0.00 cost of property tax-supported services was Re&ervea $0.0o mental end- B 05040302 Y ' s that provide for basic operations • Enterprise Funds account remainingbalance. divided among City departments. 2 V. rcL. 2 tP ties. Arden of the City, i.e., police and fire for activities that operate as public For a complete review of the Monthly Cost of Utilities Hills collects - i -- — protection and street mainte- enterprises which are then paid City's financial position for "° ` " January 1,zolo 101 nance. CiV.M Hdls,MN DATE Based on an average usage of 4,800 gallons 21 cents of as¢Ramsey County 2010, consult the 2010 CAFR g g g for by user fees, i.e., water, OURDER aty of Ardzfti}fLU.a� 5 50.55 per month, monthly cost of utilities fora every tax dollar for City 21¢City of Arden Hills • Special Revenue Funds recycling, sewer & surface available on the City's website Forty sc an&nof10o l,O„•s5 services. The remainin ortions 230 School District home in Arden Hills was $46.32 in 2010 g p account for activities re- water management. at www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us, MONTHLY police,fire,street 8¢Other agencies Arden Hills bills on a quarterly basis are divided among Ramsey County,the stricted to ecz c u oses like or from the Finance Depart- inaintenance,parks, ( q Y ) school district and other agencies. fi p ment at 651.792.7816. FORO" Oj""�t These services include water, sewer, storm g TCAAP. r:3340104W: 7269914625"' 01010 water,and recycling.