052421 City Council Meeting Packet
NEW HOPE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
May 24, 2021
7:00 p.m.
City Hall – Council Chambers
4401 Xylon Avenue North
Mayor Kathi Hemken
Council Member John Elder
Council Member Andy Hoffe
Council Member Michael Isenberg
Council Member Jonathan London
The City Council wants and encourages citizen participation at Council Meetings. Your input and
opinions count and are valuable. You are encouraged to bring forth your comments and issues at
the appropriate point on the agenda.
A 15‐minute maximum Open Forum is held at the beginning of each Council Meeting. At this time
any person may address the Council on any subject pertaining to City business not listed on this
agenda or scheduled as a future agenda item. The Council requests that you limit your presentation
to 3 minutes. Anyone wishing to address the City Council on a particular item should raise their
hand and be recognized by the Mayor. Approach the podium and speak into the microphone by
first stating your name and address. Also, please record your name on the roster at the table near
the door so that your name will be spelled correctly in the minutes.
Individuals should not expect the Mayor or Council to respond to their comments tonight; Council
may refer the matter to staff for handling or for consideration at a future meeting. You are welcome
to contact the city clerk at 763‐531‐5117 after the council meeting.
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New Hope Values and Vision
City Mission
Strong local government that is proactive in responding to the community needs and issues by delivering quality
public service to all city residents, businesses, property owners, and organizations in a prudent and e cient manner.
Values
Excellence and Quality in the Delivery of Services
We believe that service to the public is our reason for being and strive to deliver quality services in a
highly professional and cost-e ective manner.
Fiscal Responsibility
We believe that fi scal responsibility and the prudent stewardship of public funds and city assets is essential if
residents are to have confi dence in government.
Ethics, Integrity and Professionalism
We believe that ethics, integrity, and professionalism are the foundation blocks of public trust and confi dence and
that all meaningful relationships are built on these values.
Respect for the Individual
We believe in the uniqueness of every individual, and welcome, appreciate, and respect diversity and the di ering
of opinions.
Open, Honest, and Respectful Communication
We believe that open, honest, and respectful communication is essential for an informed and involved citizenry
and to foster a positive environment for those interacting with our city.
Cooperation and Teamwork
We believe that the public is best served when all work cooperatively.
Visionary Leadership and Planning
We believe that the very essence of leadership is to be responsive to current goals and needs, and visionary in
planning for the future.
Vision
e city is a great place to grow as a family, individual, or business.
All within our city are safe and secure.
Essential services will be those that promote a safe and healthy environment for all residents.
Essential services and programs will be enhanced and streamlined, and will be provided in an economical manner
and with measurable results.
e city views residents as its greatest asset and seeks their input and participation.
e city will meet the communication needs of citizens, elected o cials, and city sta .
Strategic Goals
e city will maintain and improve its infrastructure (water distribution, storm water, sewer, roads, parks,
lighting, and city facilities).
e city will use frugal spending and resourceful fi nancial management to maintain its fi scal health.
e city will encourage maintenance, redevelopment, and reinvestment of existing properties to improve
or enhance its tax base.
e city will provide core services with a professional sta who are equipped with the necessary tools and
equipment and given necessary direction.
e city will facilitate and improve communications to promote e ective intergovernmental cooperation
between sta , citizens, and Council.
Adopted by the New Hope City Council, August 2006
Reaffirmed by the New Hope City Council, February 2021
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Hall, 4401 Xylon Avenue North
Monday, May 24, 2021
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – May 24, 2021
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting Minutes – May 10, 2021
4. OPEN FORUM
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Recognition of New Hope Public Works employee with Fire Chief’s Commendation
5.2 Motion to accept the 2020 annual financial report
6. CONSENT BUSINESS
6.2 Approval of financial claims through May 24, 2021
6.4 Resolution approving transfer of CARES Act funding from 2020 Audit General Fund
balance to Temporary Financing Fund
6.5 Resolution approving $500,000 transfer from park infrastructure fund to ice arena
operating fund for debt service and capital improvements
7. PUBLIC HEARING
8. DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
8.1 Resolution approving variance to setback requirement at 7711 49th Avenue North
(Planning Case 21‐05)
8.2 Resolution awarding a contract to Hydro‐Klean, LLC in the amount of $80,413.38 for
lining sanitary sewer pipe in 2021 (Improvement Project No. 1073)
8.3 Resolution awarding contract to Rochon Corporation for construction of Phase 1
Improvements at the Public Works Facility (Improvement Project No. 1039)
9. PETITIONS AND REQUESTS
10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
11. UNFINISHED AND ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
12. OTHER BUSINESS
12.1 Exchange of communication between members of the city council
13. ADJOURNMENT
Memorandum
To: New Hope City Council
From: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Date: May 20, 2020
Subject: Agenda Items for Monday, May 24, 2020
Open Forum
Staff is not aware of anyone planning to address the Council for the Open Forum.
Item 5.1
Chief Larson would like to recognize Brad Johnson, public works maintenance worker, for his life‐saving
action taken on April 9, 2021.
Item 5.2
At the May 17 work session the Council reviewed the 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
with Vicki Holthaus, the city’s financial consultant. The Council is being asked to formally accept the
2020 annual financial report. Mr. Bill Lauer of Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co. will
summarize the audit and their findings. A copy of the PowerPoint is provided with the RFA, and you
were previously provided with copies of the audit. After the audit is accepted it will be filed with the
state auditor’s office and posted on the city’s website. An application will also be submitted for the
2020 excellence in achievement for financial reporting certificate.
Items 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3
Item 6.1 – there are no new business license requests.
Item 6.2 ‐ involves routine financial claims.
Item 6.3 – there are no new liability claims to report.
Item 6.4
This action transfers CARE Act funds of $1,641,664 from the 2020 Audit General Fund Balance to the
Temporary Financing Fund for future capital projects. This matter was discussed at the May 17 work
session and Council supported the transfer. After the transfer the city will still meet the General Fund
balance policy that requires a balance of not less than 42% of the next year’s budgeted expenditures (for
cash flow purposes). The Temporary Financing Fund can be used for future capital projects needs
including but not limited to, city hall/police department CIP, fire capital projects CIP, pool CIP, public
works building expansion, etc. AEM and I recommend approval.
Item 6.5
This item approves a transfer of $500,000 from the Park Infrastructure Fund to the Ice Arena Operating
Fund for debt service and capital improvements. In 2017, the City Council reviewed the financial
operations of the ice arena and agreed to increase the park infrastructure tax levy to make annual transfers to
the ice arena operating fund to provide for the required debt service payments on the 2011A bonds and
ongoing capital needs of the facility. The bonds were refinanced in February 2021, to achieve a savings in
interest costs, with the understanding that the debt service would continue to be paid with a transfer from
the park infrastructure fund to the ice arena operating fund. Council discussed the transfer at the May 17,
2021 work session and was supportive. Director Rader and I recommend approval.
Item 8.1
The property owners of 7711 49th Avenue North are requesting a variance to allow for the construction of a
600 square‐foot addition behind the existing garage at the property. The proposed addition would include a
living/kitchen area, a bedroom, and a bathroom. It would connect to the existing living space through the
garage. The home at 7711 49th Avenue North is a legal nonconforming structure as the northeast corner of
the garage is set back 3.9 feet from the east property line. The R‐1, Single‐family Residential district requires a
five foot side yard setback for attached garages. The proposed addition would extend the building to the
south, following the north garage wall. This configuration would result in the new addition having a side
yard setback ranging from 6.5 feet to 7.5 feet. The R‐1, Single‐family Residential district requires a 10‐foot
side yard setback for living space. The addition would not meet the required setback, thus a variance is
required. The Planning Commission considered the request for a 3.5 foot side yard setback variance and
voted 9‐0 in favor subject to the conditions outlined in the resolution. Director Sargent and I recommend
approval.
Item 8.2
The city strives to reduce inflow and infiltration by lining sanitary sewer pipes. The city previously awarded
the 2020/2021 sewer lining project to Visu‐Sewer to line sanitary sewer in 2020 and 2021. Bids came in
significantly under budget and a change order was added in 2020 for additional work. Approximately
$130,000 of the initial budget is still available in the 2021 budget. Bids were sought for lining 2,110 feet of
sewer pipe in the Liberty Park neighborhood. The low bid was submitted by Hydro‐Klean, LLC for
$80,413.38. Hydro‐Klean bought out Infraseek, a company the city utilized in the past with good results.
Director Weber and I recommend approval.
Item 8.3
On April 15, 2021, Council approved plans and specifications for phase 1 improvements at the public works
facility. The intent is to complete phase 1 (now) and phase 2 (in 2024 or later) with internal financing and
avoid the need to bond for the improvements. Bids were opened on May 6 and seven companies submitted
bids. In addition to the base bid, there were five alternate bids for wall panels, flooring, lunchroom
improvements, and garage doors for the dirt room. The low bid was submitted by Rochon Corporation
with a base bid of $2,255,000. Staff recommends awarding the contract to Rochon Corporation for the
base bid and Alternate 1 for $61,000 for translucent wall panels in the garage area. The total contract
would be $2,316,000. Staff recommends deferring the other alternates to the phase 2 project. The
engineer’s estimate was $1,737,785. The higher bid is a result of design changes identified during the
feasibility study as well as an increase in building material costs seen nationwide. The project cost,
including indirect costs, is $2,546,000. It is recommended that phase 1 be paid by the central garage
building replacement fund ($1,650,000 balance) and a grant or a loan from the Temporary Financing
Fund ($896,000). The Temporary Financing Fund is utilized for gap financing on city projects to avoid
bonding and the fund will have a balance of $4,441,664 at the end of May. Director Weber and I
recommend approval.
Item 12.1
Mayor Hemken will review upcoming meetings and events.
If you have any questions regarding items in the agenda packet, please call the city clerk or me
before the meeting so that staff can research any issues and be prepared to respond at the meeting.
New Hope City Council May 10, 2021
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City of New Hope
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55428
City Council Minutes May 10, 2021
Regular Meeting City Hall, 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER The New Hope City Council met in regular session pursuant to due call and notice
thereof; Mayor Hemken called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
The City Council and all present stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Council present:
Staff present:
Kathi Hemken, Mayor
John Elder, Council Member
Andy Hoffe, Council Member
Michael Isenberg, Council Member
Jonathan London, Council Member
Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Motion was made by Council Member Hoffe, seconded by Council Member
Isenberg, to approve the regular meeting minutes of April 26, 2021. Voted in favor
thereof: Hemken, Elder, Hoffe, Isenberg, London; and the following voted against
the same: None; Abstained: None; Absent: None. Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
Mr. Bruce McClurg, 4332 Winnetka Avenue North, expressed concern regarding
semi‐trucks parking overnight and idling at Winnetka Shopping Center near the
Dollar Tree store and Unique Thrift. He was advised that the matter would be
referred to the police department.
ROTATING VOTES
Please note that votes taken on each agenda item are called by the secretary on a
rotating basis; however, the written minutes always list the mayor’s name first
followed by the council members’ in alphabetical order.
CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Hemken introduced the consent items as listed for consideration and stated
that all items will be enacted by one motion unless requested that an item be
removed for discussion. Mr. Kirk McDonald, city manager, reviewed the consent
items.
FINANCIAL CLAIMS
Item 6.2
Approval of financial claims through May 10, 2021.
RESOLUTION 2021‐61
Item 6.4
Resolution proclaiming May 25, 2021, as National Missing and Exploited
Children’s Day in the city of New Hope.
New Hope City Council May 10, 2021
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MOTION
Item 6.5
Motion waiving permit fees for temporary signs for New Hope Community
Farmers Market to be held June 19, 2021, through September 25, 2021, and waiving
limit of ten temporary sign permits allowed per year.
MOTION
Item 6.6
Motion waiving permit fees for temporary signs and tent for Can Do Woofaroo
walk and fundraising event on September 18, 2021.
MOTION
Consent Items
Motion was made by Council Member Elder, seconded by Council Member Hoffe,
to approve the Consent items. All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
EXCHANGE OF
COMMUNICATION
Item 12.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 12.1, Exchange of communication
between members of the City Council.
Mayor Hemken reported on upcoming events.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Council Member Isenberg, seconded by Council Member
Elder, to adjourn the meeting, as there was no further business to come before
the Council. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. The New Hope City
Council adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
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Request for Action
May 24, 2021
Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Agenda Title
Recognition of New Hope Public Works employee with Fire Chief’s Commendation
Requested Action
Staff requests that the City Council allow Chief Larson to recognize a New Hope Public Works employee
with a Chief’s Commendation.
Policy/Past Practice
In the past the Council has allowed recognition events to take place at the City Council meetings to recognize
contributions made to the city by citizens and employees.
Background
Mr. Brad Johnson is a New Hope resident and has worked for the New Hope Public Works Department since
2018. Per the attached memorandum from Chief Larson, Mr. Johnson conducted a heroic act in the city on
April 9, 2021, during the course of his duties as a public works employee. Chief Larson requests to recognize
Mr. Johnson with a Chief’s Commendation Award.
Attachment
Memorandum from Chief Larson
Agenda Section
Presentations
Item Number
5.1
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Request for Action
May 24, 2021
Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Agenda Title
Motion to accept the 2020 annual financial report
Requested Action
Staff requests Council pass a motion to accept the 2020 Annual Financial Report. Bill Laur from MMKR will
be in attendance for the presentation. Upon acceptance, the report will be filed with the Office of the State
Auditor, and a summary report will be published in the official newspaper as required by State Statute. The
report will also be posted on the city website. The City Council reviewed the audit with the city’s financial
consultant, AEM, at the May 17 Council work session. Final copies of the Special Purpose Audit Report,
Management Report and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report are attached in electronic format and will
also be available at the council meeting. MMKR has prepared a presentation, which is attached.
Policy/Past Practice
In previous years, it has been the policy to review the audit with the financial consultant at the May work
session and to formally accept the audit at the following council meeting, after a presentation is made by the
auditor.
Background
Included in your packet, please find:
Corrective Action Plan (no findings)
• Final Management report
• Special purpose audit report
• Final comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020.
2020 was a very unusual year with the COVID‐19 pandemic, but overall I feel that staff, along with support
from the Council, handled the financial aspects of the situation very well. The audit is a very positive report
and AEM, finance staff and others have done a great job preparing the information for the comprehensive
financial report, which is necessary to complete the audit management and special purpose reports.
Total general fund expenses were under budget by $1,279,561, primarily due to the pool not opening and
vacancies/new hires in the police department. Total general fund revenues were over budget by $506,822,
primarily due to the Federal CARES funding received. The overall fund balance for the 2020 audit was
$1,786,383 ($1,279,561 + $506,822). The city received $1,676,159 in CARES funding and if that is subtracted
from the fund balance (1,786,383 ‐ $1,676,159 = $110,224) the city would have still ended up with a positive
fund balance. The department heads, AEM, and all employees deserve credit for helping to hold down
expense and continue city operations under very unusual circumstances.
As noted in the Management Report, MMKR issued an unmodified opinion and reported no deficiencies in
internal control that they consider material weaknesses, no instances of noncompliance and they reported no
Agenda Section
Presentations
Item Number
5.2
Request for Action, Page 2
findings. They reported they encountered no significant difficulties in dealing with management in
performing and completing the audit. They noted one item regarding electronic fund transfers and credit
card purchases being included in the listing of disbursements approved by the Council and that change has
been implemented. Staff will be coordinating with AEM to submit an application for the 2020 Excellence in
Achievement for Financial Reporting Certificate similar to the award recently received for the 2019 report.
Staff is recommending the Council officially accept the audit at the May 24 council meeting.
The following attachments are being sent electronically and hard copies will be available at the work session.
Attachments
MMKR PowerPoint Presentation
Management Report
Special Purpose Audit Report
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
City of New HopeAudit Report Year Ended December 31, 2020Malloy Montague, Karnowski,Radosevich, & Co., P.A.
Auditor’s RoleOpinion on Basic Financial Statements“Single Audit” of Federal AwardsTest Internal Controls and Compliance–Financial Statement Audit–Federal Single Audit–Minnesota Laws and Regulations
Audit Results – Financial Statement AuditBasic Financial Statements–Unmodified “Clean” OpinionInternal Control over Financial Reporting–No Findings for 2020Compliance – Financial Statement Audit–No Findings for 2020Minnesota Legal Compliance –No Findings for 2020
Audit Results – Federal Single AuditClean Opinion on Schedule of Federal Awards–Fairly stated in relation to basic financial statements–Coronavirus Relief Fund audited as major programInternal Control over Federal Compliance –No Findings for 2020 Compliance – Federal Program Requirements –No Findings for 2020
Audit Results – Other RecommendationsElectronic Funds Transfers (EFTs) –Increased fraud risk in this area–Importance of internal controls over EFTs and cybersecurity in general Federal Program Internal Controls–Written “Uniform Guidance” controls required –Micro-purchase threshold potentially increasing –Subrecipient monitoring controlsCouncil Approval of Claims–Detail of claims, including EFTs and credit cardpayments should be available for Council review
Governmental Funds Change in Fund Balances2020 2019 ChangeTotal by classification Nonspendable 24,499$ 22,980$ 1,519$ Restricted 9,016,306 13,304,922 (4,288,616) Committed 4,639,390 5,033,555 (394,165) Assigned 6,993,400 6,248,128 745,272 Unassigned 6,781,656 4,641,403 2,140,253 Total governmental funds 27,455,251$ 29,250,988$ (1,795,737)$ Total by fundGeneral 8,926,086$ 7,139,703$ 1,786,383$ EDA Special Revenue 4,320,456 4,721,758 (401,302) HRA Construction Capital Projects 5,379,088 4,655,140 723,948 City Hall CIP Capital Projects 1,217,360 1,794,294 (576,934) Street Infrastructure Capital Projects 250,697 15,854 234,843 Park/Pool Improvement Capital Projects 650,336 5,316,815 (4,666,479) HRA Bonds Debt Service (2,119,802) (2,244,096) 124,294 Nonmajor funds 8,831,030 7,851,520 979,510 Total governmental funds 27,455,251$ 29,250,988$ (1,795,737)$ Fund Balance as of December 31,
General Fund Financial Position2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Fund Balance$6,273,678 $6,888,655 $7,180,951 $7,139,703 $8,926,086 Cash Balance (Net)$6,090,997 $6,750,104 $6,992,743 $7,187,781 $8,819,883 Exp & Trans Out$12,624,250 $13,290,729 $13,652,053 $14,337,748 $14,130,989$– $2,000,000 $4,000,000 $6,000,000 $8,000,000 $10,000,000 $12,000,000 $14,000,000 $16,000,000Year Ended December 31,
General Fund Revenues –Budget and Actual $– $1 $2 $3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $11Property TaxesFranchise TaxesLicenses and PermitsIntergovernmentalCharges for ServicesFines and ForfeituresOtherMillions Budget Actual
General Fund Expenditures – Budget and Actual $– $1 $2 $3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 General Government Public Safety Public Works Culture and RecreationMillions Budget Actual
Enterprise Funds –Change in Net Position2020 2019 ChangeTotal by classification Net investment in capital assets 20,127,288$ 19,315,353$ 811,935$ Restricted 1,560,053 1,358,401 201,652 Unrestricted 4,792,042 3,511,168 1,280,874 Total enterprise funds 26,479,383$ 24,184,922$ 2,294,461$ Total by fundSewer Utility 5,030,413$ 4,395,720$ 634,693$ Water Utility 8,678,102 7,456,222 1,221,880 Golf Course 615,689 525,574 90,115 Ice Arena 3,663,197 3,669,781 (6,584) Storm Water 8,051,028 7,726,231 324,797 Street Lighting 440,954 411,394 29,560 Total enterprise funds 26,479,383$ 24,184,922$ 2,294,461$ Net Position as of December 31,
Sewer Utility Operation2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Oper Rev$2,627,875 $2,899,257 $3,154,709 $3,380,075 $3,712,613 Oper Exp$2,175,482 $2,420,994 $2,684,030 $2,843,056 $3,119,273 Oper Inc (Loss)$452,393 $478,263 $470,679 $537,019 $593,340$– $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 $3,500,000 $4,000,000Sewer Utility Operating ResultsYear Ended December 31,
Water Utility Operation2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Oper Rev$3,835,031 $3,994,122 $4,391,025 $4,387,321 $5,139,616 Oper Exp$3,519,233 $3,462,858 $4,029,601 $3,720,072 $4,178,233 Oper Inc (Loss)$315,798 $531,264 $361,424 $667,249 $961,383$– $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 $3,500,000 $4,000,000 $4,500,000 $5,000,000 $5,500,000Water Utility Operating ResultsYear Ended December 31,
Storm Water Fund2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Oper Rev$1,037,429 $1,082,348 $1,139,007 $1,190,058 $1,259,707 Oper Exp$797,604 $834,963 $738,307 $874,407 $886,021 Oper Inc (Loss)$239,825 $247,385 $400,700 $315,651 $373,686$– $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 $600,000 $700,000 $800,000 $900,000 $1,000,000 $1,100,000 $1,200,000 $1,300,000Storm Water FundYear Ended December 31,
Street Lighting Fund2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Oper Rev$137,525 $137,491 $144,582 $152,975 $161,866 Oper Exp$102,912 $101,625 $119,198 $116,612 $133,159 Oper Inc (Loss)$34,613 $35,866 $25,384 $36,363 $28,707$– $20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 $100,000 $120,000 $140,000 $160,000 $180,000Street Lighting FundYear Ended December 31,
Golf Course Fund2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Oper Rev$299,856 $273,247 $274,735 $282,323 $401,666 Oper Exp$338,940 $335,983 $309,757 $327,422 $324,994 Oper Inc (Loss)$(39,084) $(62,736) $(35,022) $(45,099) $76,672 $(100,000) $(50,000)$– $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $300,000 $350,000 $400,000 $450,000Golf Course FundYear Ended December 31,
Ice Arena Fund2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Oper Rev$713,649 $811,661 $825,531 $852,765 $560,316 Oper Exp$890,144 $951,444 $942,466 $953,352 $966,868 Oper Inc (Loss)$(176,495) $(139,783) $(116,935) $(100,587) $(406,552) $(500,000) $(300,000) $(100,000) $100,000 $300,000 $500,000 $700,000 $900,000 $1,100,000Ice Arena FundYear Ended December 31,
Government–Wide Change in Net Position2020 2019 ChangeNet position Governmental activitiesNet investment in capital assets 31,359,813$ 30,139,510$ 1,220,303$ Restricted 7,740,859 6,628,138 1,112,721 Unrestricted 19,716,696 16,702,142 3,014,554 Total governmental activities 58,817,368 53,469,790 5,347,578 Business-type activitiesNet investment in capital assets 20,127,288 19,315,353 811,935 Restricted 1,560,053 1,358,401 201,652 Unrestricted 4,534,420 3,054,187 1,480,233 Total business-type activities 26,221,761 23,727,941 2,493,820 Total net position 85,039,129$ 77,197,731$ 7,841,398$ As of December 31,
Management Report
for
City of New Hope, Minnesota
December 31, 2020
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To the City Council and Management
City of New Hope, Minnesota
We have prepared this management report in conjunction with our audit of the City of New Hope,
Minnesota’s (the City) financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020. We have organized this
report into the following sections:
•Audit Summary
•Governmental Funds Overview
•Enterprise Funds Overview
•Government-Wide Financial Statements
•Legislative Updates
•Accounting and Auditing Updates
We would be pleased to further discuss any of the information contained in this report or any other concerns
that you would like us to address. We would also like to express our thanks for the courtesy and assistance
extended to us during the course of our audit.
The purpose of this report is solely to provide those charged with governance of the City, management, and
those who have responsibility for oversight of the financial reporting process comments resulting from our
audit process and information relevant to city finances in Minnesota. Accordingly, this report is not suitable
for any other purpose.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
May 14, 2021
C E R T I F I E D
A C C O U N T A N T S
P UBLIC
PRINCIPALS
Thomas A. Karnowski, CPA
Paul A. Radosevich, CPA
William J. Lauer, CPA
James H. Eichten, CPA
Aaron J. Nielsen, CPA
Victoria L. Holinka, CPA/CMA
Jaclyn M. Huegel, CPA
Kalen T. Karnowski, CPA
Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co., P.A.
5353 Wayzata Boulevard • Suite 410 • Minneapolis, MN 55416 • Phone: 952-545-0424 • Fax: 952-545-0569 • www.mmkr.com
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AUDIT SUMMARY
The following is a summary of our audit work, key conclusions, and other information that we consider
important or that is required to be communicated to the City Council, administration, or those charged with
governance of the City.
OUR RESPONSIBILITY UNDER AUDITING STANDARDS GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA, GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS, AND TITLE 2 U.S. CODE OF FEDERAL
REGULATIONS (CFR) PART 200, UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND
AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS (UNIFORM GUIDANCE)
We have audited the financial statements of the governmental activities, the business -type activities, each
major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City as of and for the year ended
December 31, 2020. Professional standards require that we provide you with information about our
responsibilities under auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, Government
Auditing Standards, the Uniform Guidance, as well as certain information related to the planned scope and
timing of our audit. We have communicated such information to you verbally and in our audit engagement
letter. Professional standards also require that we communicate the following information related to our
audit.
PLANNED SCOPE AND TIMING OF THE AUDIT
We performed the audit according to the planned scope and timing previously discussed and coordinated
in order to obtain sufficient audit evidence and complete an effective audit.
AUDIT OPINION AND FINDINGS
Based on our audit of the City’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020:
• We issued an unmodified opinion on the City’s basic financial statements.
• We reported no deficiencies in the City’s internal control over financial reporting that we
considered to be material weaknesses.
• The results of our testing disclosed no instances of noncompliance required to be report ed under
Government Auditing Standards.
• We reported that the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is fairly stated, in all material
respects, in relation to the basic financial statements.
• The results of our tests indicate that the City has complied, in all material respects, with the types
of compliance requirements that could have a direct and material effect on each of its major federal
programs.
• We reported no deficiencies in the City’s internal controls over compliance that we considered to
be material weaknesses with the types of compliance requirements that could have a direct and
material effect on each of its major federal programs.
• We reported no findings based on our testing of the City’s compliance with Minnesota laws and
regulations.
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OTHER OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Council Approval of Claims
During our audit, we noted that the itemized details of disbursements, including electronic funds transfers
and credit cards purchases, are not being included in the council packet for council members to review to
ensure each claim is appropriate based on state statutes and internal city policies prior to approval. We
recommend that the itemized detail of all claims to be approved be included in the council packet or
otherwise made available to Council members for review prior to approval.
Uniform Guidance Written Controls and Micro-Purchase Threshold
Federal Uniform Guidance requires that nonfederal entities must have and use documented procurement
procedures consistent with 2CFR § 200.317-320 for the acquisition of property or services required under
a federal award or subaward. Effective August 31, 2020, the federal micro-purchase threshold, which is the
threshold that allows for procurements without soliciting competitive price or rate quotations given certain
conditions, was increased from $3,500 to $10,000 in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
Effective November 12, 2020, the Uniform Guidance was also revised to allow nonfederal entities to
establish a micro-purchase threshold higher than the $10,000 threshold established in the FAR under certain
circumstances. The nonfederal entity may self-certify a micro-purchase threshold up to $50,000 if the
requirements in 2CFR § 200.320(a)(1)(iv) are followed. Requirements include an annual self-certification
and clear documentation of the justification to support the increase in the threshold. Acceptable reasons for
justification must meet one of the following criteria:
• A qualification as a low-risk auditee, in accordance with the criteria in §200.520 for the most recent
audit,
• An annual internal institutional risk assessment to identify, mitigate, and manage financial risks,
or,
• A higher threshold consistent with state law.
This flexibility would allow Minnesota local governments to increase and align their federal procurement
procedures, specifically the micro-purchase threshold, with state law, which allows for procurements below
$25,000 to be made without competitive price or rate quotations.
We recommend that the City review its current federal procurement policy. If the micro-purchase threshold
in your currently adopted policy is below the allowable FAR limit of $10,000, you would need to make a
one-time amendment to the policy to adopt the $10,000 FAR limit before using it. If you prefer to increase
your federal micro-purchase threshold to $25,000 to align it with state law, in addition to amending your
federal procurement policy, you would need to annually certify the higher threshold and the justification
for using the higher threshold.
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Uniform Guidance Written Controls on Subrecipient Monitoring
Federal Uniform Guidance requires nonfederal entities to have and use documented subrecipient
monitoring and management procedures consistent with 2CFR § 200.331-333 for disbursements of federal
funds determined to be a federal subaward. A subaward is an agreement between the City and an outside
party for the purpose of carrying out a portion of a federal award, which creates a federal assistance
relationship with the subrecipient. The Uniform Guidance requirements for pass-through entities include,
but are not limited to:
• Providing the subrecipient with the best information available to describe the key identifiers and
terms of the federal award and subaward;
• A written risk assessment evaluating each subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance with federal
statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward for purposes of determining the
appropriate subrecipient monitoring;
• Written documentation of monitoring activities of the subrecipient as necessary to ensure that the
subaward is used for authorized purposes, in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the
terms and conditions of the subaward, and that the subaward performance goals are achieved; and
• Written procedures verifying that every subrecipient is audited as required by the Uniform
Guidance Subpart F when it is expected that the subrecipient’s federal awards expended during the
respective fiscal year equaled or exceeded the threshold set forth in 2CFR § 200.501.
During our audit, we noted that the City had developed and adopted written federal grant procedures;
however, these did not fully address procedures specific to subrecipient monitoring as it relates to federal
awards. We recommend that the City review its current federal grant procedures to ensure they include and
are consistent with the subrecipient requirements specified in 2CFR § 200.332.
Electronic Funds Transfers Fraud
As the use of electronic funds transfers and payment methods has become more prevalent, we have seen
increases in both the incidences of fraud related to these transactions and the dollar amounts involved.
Operational changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including greater reliance on technology and more
employees working remotely, have tended to increase risk in this area. We urge cities to carefully review
controls over these transactions, and consider best practices to address these risks, such as:
• Ensuring segregation of duties over these transactions by involving more than one employee in the
process.
• Requiring multi-factor authentication of requests for electronic payments from new vendors or for
changes in wiring instructions for existing vendors. It is recommended that changes for existing
vendors be verified through trusted contact information used previously for that vendor, not as
provided in the change request, to verify the accuracy of the change.
• Educate employees on the controls in place to protect the organization’s financial assets and ensure
management is supportive and accepting of the processes in place. Attempted fraudulent
transactions are often initiated using the profile of a supervisor. Employees must be comfortable
questioning unusual transactions or requests, and instructed not to circumvent internal control
procedures regardless of whom they believe initiated the transaction.
• Recommended cyber security measures, such as limiting network access and requiring robust
passwords that are changed regularly, should be implemented and followed by all city employees,
not just those directly involved with financial transactions.
• Review insurance policies to understand the coverage provided for financial losses due to
cybersecurity risks and evaluate whether they provide adequate coverage based on management’s
assessment of these risks.
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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Management is responsible for the selection and use of appropriate accounting policies. The significant
accounting policies used by the City are described in Note 1 of the notes to basic financial statements. No
new accounting policies were adopted and the application of existing policies was not changed during the
year ended December 31, 2020.
We noted no transactions entered into by the City during the year for which there is a lack of authoritative
guidance or consensus. All significant transactions have been recognized in the financial statements in the
proper period.
ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND MANAGEMENT JUDGMENTS
Accounting estimates are an integral part of the financial statements prepared by management and are based
on management’s knowledge and experience about past and current events and assumptions about future
events. Certain accounting estimates are particularly sensitive because of their significance to the financial
statements and because of the possibility that future events affecting them may differ significantly from
those expected. The most sensitive estimates affecting the financial statements were:
• Depreciation – Management’s estimates of depreciation expense are based on the estimated useful
lives of the assets.
• Compensated Absences – Management’s estimate is based on current rates of pay; vacation,
wellness, personal, and sick leave balances; and the likelihood that accrued sick leave will
ultimately be paid at termination.
• Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefit (OPEB) Liabilities – The City has recorded
liabilities and activity for pension benefits and other OPEB. These obligations are calculated using
actuarial methodologies described in Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement
Nos. 68 and 75. These actuarial calculations include significant assumptions, including projected
changes, healthcare insurance costs, investment returns, retirement ages, proportionate share, and
employee turnover.
We evaluated the key factors and assumptions used by management in the areas discussed above in
determining that they are reasonable in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
Certain financial statement disclosures are particularly sensitive because of their significance to financial
statement users. The disclosures included in the notes to the basic financial statements related to OPEB and
pension benefits are particularly sensitive, due to the materiality of the liabilities, and the large and complex
estimates involved in determining the disclosures.
The financial statement disclosures are neutral, consistent, and clear.
CORRECTED AND UNCORRECTED MISSTATEMENTS
Professional standards require us to accumulate all known and likely misstatements identified during the
audit, other than those that are clearly trivial, and communicate them to the appropriate level of
management. There were no misstatements detected as a result of audit procedures that were material, either
individually or in the aggregate, to each opinion unit’s financial statements taken as a whole.
DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED IN PERFORMING THE AUDIT
We encountered no significant difficulties in dealing with management in performing and completing our
audit.
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DISAGREEMENTS WITH MANAGEMENT
For purposes of this report, a disagreement with management is a financial accounting, reporting, or
auditing matter, whether or not resolved to our satisfaction, that could be significant to the financial
statements or the auditor’s report. We are pleased to report that no such disagreements arose during the
course of our audit.
MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIONS
We have requested certain representations from management that are included in the management
representation letter dated May 14, 2021.
MANAGEMENT CONSULTATIONS WITH OTHER INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
In some cases, management may decide to consult with other accountants about auditing and accounting
matters, similar to obtaining a “second opinion” on certain situations. If a consultation involves application
of an accounting principle to the City’s financial statements or a determination of the type of auditor’s
opinion that may be expressed on those statements, our professional standards require the consulting
accountant to check with us to determine that the consultant has all the relevant facts. To our knowledge,
there were no such consultations with other accountants.
OTHER AUDIT FINDINGS OR ISSUES
We generally discuss a variety of matters, including the application of accounting principles and auditing
standards, with management each year prior to retention as the City’s auditors. However, these discussions
occurred in the normal course of our professional relationship and our responses were not a condition to
our retention.
OTHER MATTERS
We applied certain limited procedures to the management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A) and the
pension and OPEB-related required supplementary information (RSI) that supplements the basic financial
statements. Our procedures consisted of inquiries of management regarding the methods of preparing the
information and comparing the information for consistency with management’s responses to our inquiries,
the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial
statements. We did not audit the RSI and do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the RSI.
We were engaged to report on the supplemental information accompanying the financial statements, and
the separately issued Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, which are not RSI. With respect to this
supplemental information, we made certain inquiries of management and evaluated the form, content, and
methods of preparing the information to determine that the information complies with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America, the method of preparing it has not changed from the
prior period, and the information is appropriate and complete in relation to our audit of the financial
statements. We compared and reconciled the supplemental information to the underlying accounting
records used to prepare the financial statements or to the financial statements themselves.
We were not engaged to report on the introductory and statistical sections, which accompany the financial
statements, but are not RSI. Such information has not been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in
the audit of the basic financial statements and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion or provide any
assurance on it.
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GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS OVERVIEW
This section of the report provides you with an overview of the financial trends and activities of the City’s
governmental funds, which includes the General, special revenue, debt service, and capital project funds .
These funds are used to account for the basic services the City provides to all of its citizens, which are
financed primarily with property taxes. The governmental fund information in the City’s financial
statements focuses on budgetary compliance and the sufficiency of each governmental fund’s current assets
to finance its current liabilities.
PROPERTY TAXES
Minnesota cities rely heavily on local property tax levies to support their governmental fund activities. For
the 2019 fiscal year, local ad valorem property tax levies provided 40.8 percent of the total governmental
fund revenues for cities over 2,500 in population, and 37.6 percent for cities under 2,500 in populat ion.
Total property taxes levied by all Minnesota cities for taxes payable in 2020 increased 6.1 percent from the
prior year.
The total tax capacity value of property in Minnesota cities increased about 6.5 percent for the 2020 levy
year. The tax capacity values used for levying property taxes are based on the assessed market values for
the previous fiscal year (e.g., tax capacity values for taxes levied in 2020 were based on assessed market
values as of January 1, 2019), so the trend of change in these tax capacity values lags somewhat behind the
housing market and economy in general.
The City’s taxable market value increased 7.9 percent for taxes payable in 2019 and 10.4 percent for taxes
payable in 2020. The following graph shows the City’s changes in taxable market value over the past
10 years:
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Taxable Market Value
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Tax capacity is considered the actual base available for taxation. It is calculated by applying the state’s
property classification system to each property’s market value . Each property classification, such as
commercial or residential, has a different calculation and uses different rates . Consequently, a city’s total
tax capacity will change at a different rate than its total market value, as tax capacity is affected by the
proportion of its tax base that is in each property classification from year-to-year, as well as legislative
changes to tax rates. The City’s tax capacity increased 6.4 percent for taxes payable in 2019 and
11.0 percent for taxes payable in 2020.
The following graph shows the City’s change in tax capacities over the past 10 years:
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2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Local Tax Capacity
The following table presents the average tax rates applied to city residents for each of the last three levy
years:
2018 2019 2020
Average tax rate
City 58.6 68.0 66.1
County 42.8 41.8 41.1
School 32.0 29.9 26.4
Special taxing 9.0 8.9 8.4
Total 142.4 148.6 142.0
Rates Expressed as a Percentage of Net Tax Capacity
City of New Hope
Both the City portion of the tax rate and the overall tax rate on New Hope residents declined for the 2020
levy year, due to the increasing taxable market value of property within the City. The City’s portion of the
tax rate increased in 2019, due to new debt levies related to the bonds issued by the City to finance its police
station/City Hall facility and community pool improvement projects.
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GOVERNMENTAL FUND BALANCES
The following table summarizes the changes in the fund balances of the City’s governmental funds during
the year ended December 31, 2020, presented both by fund balance classification and by major fund.
2020 2019 Change
Fund balances of governmental funds
Total by classification
Nonspendable 24,499$ 22,980$ 1,519$
Restricted 9,016,306 13,304,922 (4,288,616)
Committed 4,639,390 5,033,555 (394,165)
Assigned 6,993,400 6,248,128 745,272
Unassigned 6,781,656 4,641,403 2,140,253
Total governmental funds 27,455,251$ 29,250,988$ (1,795,737)$
Total by fund
General 8,926,086$ 7,139,703$ 1,786,383$
Economic Development Authority Special Revenue 4,320,456 4,721,758 (401,302)
HRA Construction Capital Projects 5,379,088 4,655,140 723,948
City Hall CIP Capital Projects 1,217,360 1,794,294 (576,934)
Street Infrastructure Capital Projects 250,697 15,854 234,843
Park/Pool Improvement Capital Projects 650,336 5,316,815 (4,666,479)
HRA Bonds Debt Service (2,119,802) (2,244,096) 124,294
Nonmajor funds 8,831,030 7,851,520 979,510
Total governmental funds 27,455,251$ 29,250,988$ (1,795,737)$
as of December 31,
Governmental Funds Change in Fund Balance
Fund Balance
In total, the fund balances of the City’s governmental funds decreased by $1,795,737 during the year ended
December 31, 2020.
The decrease was primarily in restricted fund balances, which reflects the spend down of bond proceeds in
the Park/Pool Improvement Capital Projects Fund for work completed on the Civic Center Park
improvements and new outdoor pool at the previous City Hall location.
The increase in unassigned fund balances is primarily attributable to the improvement in the financial
position of the City’s General Fund in 2020.
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GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES
The following table presents the per capita revenue of the City’s governmental funds for the past three years,
along with state-wide averages.
We have included the most recent comparative state-wide averages available from the Office of the State
Auditor to provide a benchmark for interpreting the City’s data. The amounts received from the typical
major sources of governmental fund revenue will naturally vary between cities based on factors such as a
city’s stage of development, location, size and density of its population, property values, services it
provides, and other attributes. It will also differ from year-to-year, due to the effect of inflation and changes
in its operation. Also, certain data on these tables may be classified differently than how they appear in the
City’s financial statements in order to be more comparable to the state-wide information, particularly in
separating capital expenditures from current expenditures.
We have designed this section of our management report using per capita data in order to better identify
unique or unusual trends and activities of the City. We intend for this type of comparative and trend
information to complement, rather than duplicate, information in the MD&A. An inherent difficulty in
presenting per capita information is the accuracy of the population count, which for most years is based on
estimates.
Year 2018 2019 2020
Population 10,000–20,000 20,000–100,000 21,790 22,376 22,376
Property taxes 489$ 512$ 592$ 680$ 749$
Tax increments 28 44 51 59 86
Franchise and other taxes 50 50 43 43 43
Special assessments 38 53 13 9 10
Licenses and permits 35 51 17 14 18
Intergovernmental revenues 297 201 101 176 192
Charges for services 108 115 64 62 44
Other 78 79 42 70 35
Total revenue 1,123$ 1,105$ 923$ 1,113$ 1,177$
Governmental Funds Revenue per Capita
With State-Wide Averages by Population Class
City of New HopeState-Wide
December 31, 2019
In total, the City’s governmental fund revenues for 2020 were $26,311,040, an increase of $1,403,630
(5.6 percent) from the prior year, or $64 more per capita than the prior year. Property tax revenue was
$69 per capita higher than last year, due to an increase in the City’s levy. Revenue from tax increments was
$27 per capita higher than last year, as it was the second year the City collected tax increments from its new
BLR Apartments TIF District. Revenue from intergovernmental revenue was $16 per capita higher than
last year, due to the City receiving a $1.64 million federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) grant entitlement
in 2020. Charges for services were $18 per capital lower than the prior year, with less charges for services
in park and recreation rental and program fees, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue
from “other” sources, as presented above, were $35 per capita lower than the prior year, mainly due to a
decrease in investment earnings of $558,748 from a decline in market performance.
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The expenditures of governmental funds will also vary from state-wide averages and from year-to-year,
based on the City’s circumstances. Expenditures are classified into three types as follows:
• Current – These are typically the general operating type expenditures occurring on an annual basis,
and are primarily funded by general sources, such as taxes and intergovernmental revenues.
• Capital Outlay and Construction – These expenditures do not occur on a consistent basis, more
typically fluctuating significantly from year-to-year. Many of these expenditures are
project-oriented, and are often funded by specific sources that have benefited from the expenditure,
such as special assessment improvement projects.
• Debt Service – Although the expenditures for debt service may be relatively consistent over the
term of the respective debt, the funding source is the important factor . Some debt may be repaid
through specific sources, such as special assessments or redevelopment funding, while other debt
may be repaid with general property taxes.
The City’s expenditures per capita of its governmental funds for the past three years, together with
state-wide averages, are presented in the following table:
Year 2018 2019 2020
Population 10,000–20,000 20,000–100,000 21,790 22,376 22,376
Current
128$ 107$ 82$ 85$ 92$
282 306 367 377 374
149 119 79 80 83
124 106 93 91 91
75 97 37 23 58
Total current 758 735 658 656 698
Capital outlay
and construction 376 355 595 1,009 387
Debt service
182 88 37 43 85
41 28 42 61 79
Total debt service 223 116 79 104 164
Total expenditures 1,357$ 1,206$ 1,332$ 1,769$ 1,249$
Governmental Funds Expenditures per Capita
With State-Wide Averages by Population Class
City of New Hope
All other
State-Wide
December 31, 2019
Principal
Interest and fiscal
General government
Public safety
Public works
Culture and recreation
The City’s total governmental funds expenditures were $27,958,646 for 2020, a decrease of $11,613,291
(29.3 percent) from the prior year, or $520 per capita. Current expenditures increased $42 per capita, mainly
due to a loss on the sale of land held for resale in the Economic Development Authority (EDA) Special
Revenue Fund. Capital outlay expenditures decreased $622 per capita, due to prior year construction of the
new police station/City Hall facility and the new outdoor pool. Debt service expenditures increased $60 per
capita, due to the debt issued in recent years to finance those improvement projects.
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GENERAL FUND
The City’s General Fund accounts for the financial activity of the basic services provided to the community.
The primary services included within this fund are the administration of the municipal operation, police
and fire protection, building inspection, streets and highway maintenance, and culture and recreation. The
graph below illustrates the change in the General Fund financial position over the last five years. We have
also included a line representing annual expenditures and transfers out to reflect the change in the size of
the General Fund operation over the same period.
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Fund Balance $6,273,678 $6,888,655 $7,180,951 $7,139,703 $8,926,086
Cash Balance (Net)$6,090,997 $6,750,104 $6,992,743 $7,187,781 $8,819,883
Exp & Trans Out $12,624,250 $13,290,729 $13,652,053 $14,337,748 $14,130,989
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General Fund Financial Position
Year Ended December 31,
The total fund balance of the City’s General Fund increased $1,786,383 in 2020, as compared to a breakeven
budget. Unassigned fund balance was $8,901,587 at the end of fiscal year 2020, which represents
approximately 63.0 percent of annual expenditures and transfers out based on 2020 levels.
As the graph illustrates, the City has generally been able to maintain healthy cash and fund balance leve ls
as the volume of financial activity has grown. This is an important factor because a government, like any
organization, requires a certain amount of equity to operate. A healthy financial position allows the City to
avoid volatility in tax rates; helps minimize the impact of state funding changes; allows for the adequate
and consistent funding of services, repairs, and unexpected costs; and is a factor in determining the City’s
bond rating and resulting interest costs.
A trend that is typical to Minnesota local governments, especially the General Fund of cities, is the unusual
cash flow experienced throughout the year. The City’s General Fund cash disbursements are made fairly
evenly during the year other than the impact of seasonal services, such as snowplowing, street maintenance,
and park activities. Cash receipts of the General Fund are quite a different story. Property taxes comprise
about 67 percent of the fund’s total annual revenue. Approximately half of these revenues are received by
the City in June/July and the rest in November/December. Consequently, the City needs to have adequate
cash reserves to finance its everyday operations between these payments.
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The following graph reflects the City’s General Fund revenue sources for 2020 compared to budget:
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Property Taxes
Franchise Taxes
Licenses and Permits
Intergovernmental
Charges for Services
Fines and Forfeitures
Other
Millions
General Fund Revenue
Budget to Actual
Budget Actual
Total General Fund revenue for 2020 was $15,578,084, which was $506,822 (3.4 percent) higher than the
final budget. Intergovernmental revenue exceeded budget by $1,144,980, due to the City not amending its
budget for the federal CRF entitlement awarded and recognized in the current year. Charges for services
were $1,144,980 under budget, mainly due to the City budgeting for revenues from swimming pool
operations, which did not open as scheduled in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The following graph presents the City’s General Fund revenues by source for the last five years. The graph
reflects the City’s reliance on property taxes and other local sources of revenue.
Property Taxes Intergovernmental Other
2016 $8,954,626 $1,170,180 $2,457,510
2017 $9,541,667 $1,177,400 $2,867,879
2018 $9,971,064 $1,332,638 $2,315,213
2019 $10,297,018 $1,342,543 $2,324,664
2020 $10,422,823 $3,161,645 $1,993,616
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General Fund Revenue by Source
Year Ended December 31,
Total General Fund revenue for 2020 was $1,613,859 (11.6 percent) higher than the prior year. The majority
of the increase was in intergovernmental revenue, which increased $1,819,102 from last year, mainly due
to the CRF entitlement discussed above. The other revenue sources of the General Fund were $331,048 less
than 2020, primarily due to less charges for services in the current year.
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The following graph illustrates the components of General Fund spending for 2020 compared to budget:
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General Government
Public Safety
Public Works
Culture and Recreation
Millions
General Fund Expenditures
Budget to Actual
Budget Actual
Total General Fund expenditures for 2020 were $14,130,989, which was $1,279,561 (8.3 percent) under
budget. Public safety expenditures were $459,421 under budget, primarily in police personal services, as
several positions were vacant during the year. Culture and recreation expenditures were $846,975 under
budget, mainly in swimming pool personnel and other service costs due to the pool not opening in the
current year as anticipated.
The following graph illustrates the City’s General Fund expenditures by function over the last five years:
General Government Public Safety Public Works Culture and
Recreation
2016 $1,750,414 $7,301,852 $1,389,553 $1,932,431
2017 $1,767,879 $7,868,754 $1,435,256 $2,068,840
2018 $1,788,108 $8,107,759 $1,491,045 $2,015,141
2019 $1,904,447 $8,482,568 $1,564,148 $2,032,585
2020 $2,063,407 $8,409,878 $1,622,046 $2,035,658
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General Fund Expenditures by Function
Year Ended December 31,
Total General Fund expenditures were $147,241 (1.1 percent) higher than the previous year. General
government expenditures were $158,960 higher than the prior year, mainly in other services and charges
for the newly opened City Hall, and personnel service costs for elections.
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ENTERPRISE FUNDS OVERVIEW
The City maintains several enterprise funds to account for services the City provides that are financed
primarily through fees charged to those utilizing the service. This section of the report provides you with
an overview of the financial trends and activities of the City’s enterprise funds, which include the Sewer
Utility, Water Utility, Golf Course, Ice Arena, Storm Water, and Street Lighting funds.
ENTERPRISE FUNDS FINANCIAL POSITION
The following table summarizes the changes in the financial position of the City’s enterprise funds during
the year ended December 31, 2020, presented both by classification and by fund:
2020 2019 Change
Net position of enterprise funds
Total by classification
Net investment in capital assets 20,127,288$ 19,315,353$ 811,935$
Restricted 1,560,053 1,358,401 201,652
Unrestricted 4,792,042 3,511,168 1,280,874
Total enterprise funds 26,479,383$ 24,184,922$ 2,294,461$
Total by fund
Sewer Utility 5,030,413$ 4,395,720$ 634,693$
Water Utility 8,678,102 7,456,222 1,221,880
Golf Course 615,689 525,574 90,115
Ice Arena 3,663,197 3,669,781 (6,584)
Storm Water 8,051,028 7,726,231 324,797
Street Lighting 440,954 411,394 29,560
Total enterprise funds 26,479,383$ 24,184,922$ 2,294,461$
Enterprise Funds Change in Financial Position
Net Position
as of December 31,
In total, the net position of the City’s enterprise funds increased by $2,294,461 during the year ended
December 31, 2020. The net investment in enterprise capital assets increased $811,935, mainly due to
current year infrastructure improvements. The $1,560,053 of restricted net position represents cash held in
an escrow account in the Ice Arena Fund for the future payment of the City’s energy conservation lease
revenue bonds. Unrestricted net position increased by $1,280,874, mainly due to positive operating results
in the Sewer Utility, Water Utility, and Storm Water funds.
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SEWER UTILITY FUND
The following graph presents five years of operating results for the City’s Sewer Utility Fund:
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Oper Rev $2,627,875 $2,899,257 $3,154,709 $3,380,075 $3,712,613
Oper Exp $2,175,482 $2,420,994 $2,684,030 $2,843,056 $3,119,273
Oper Inc (Loss)$452,393 $478,263 $470,679 $537,019 $593,340
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Sewer Utility Operating Results
Year Ended December 31,
The Sewer Utility Fund ended 2020 with a total net position of $5,030,413, of which $3,825,806 represents
the net investment in sewer collection system capital assets, leaving an unrestricted balance of $1,204,607.
Net position increased $634,693 in the current year.
Operating revenue in the Sewer Utility Fund for 2020 increased $332,538 (9.8 percent) from the previous
year, which primarily reflects a 5.0 percent rate increase implemented for the year and an increase in
consumption.
Operating costs for 2020 were $276,217 (9.7 percent) more than last year, mainly in personnel services
(full-time salaries and benefits).
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WATER UTILITY FUND
The following graph presents five years of operating results for the City’s Water Utility Fund:
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Oper Rev $3,835,031 $3,994,122 $4,391,025 $4,387,321 $5,139,616
Oper Exp $3,519,233 $3,462,858 $4,029,601 $3,720,072 $4,178,233
Oper Inc (Loss)$315,798 $531,264 $361,424 $667,249 $961,383
$–
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Water Utility Operating Results
Year Ended December 31,
The Water Utility Fund ended 2020 with a total net position of $8,678,102 of which $5,925,381 represents
the net investment in water distribution system capital assets, leaving an unrestricted balance of $2,725,721.
The Water Utility Fund net position increased $1,221,880 in 2020.
Operating revenue in the Water Utility Fund for 2020 increased $752,295 (17.1 percent) from the prior
year, which primarily reflects a 5.0 percent rate increase implemented for the year, along with an increase
in consumption due in part to higher irrigation usage.
Operating costs for 2020 were $458,161 (12.3 percent) more than the prior year, mainly due to an increase
in water purchased, due to higher consumption.
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GOLF COURSE FUND
The following graph presents five years of operating results for the City’s Golf Course Fund:
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Oper Rev $299,856 $273,247 $274,735 $282,323 $401,666
Oper Exp $338,940 $335,983 $309,757 $327,422 $324,994
Oper Inc (Loss)$(39,084)$(62,736)$(35,022)$(45,099)$76,672
$(100,000)
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Golf Course Fund
Year Ended December 31,
The Golf Course Fund ended 2020 with a total net position of $615,689, an increase of $90,115. Of this,
$449,680 represents the net investment in golf course capital assets, leaving $166,009 in unrestricted net
position.
Golf Course Fund operating revenue for 2020 increased $119,343 (42.3 percent) from the prior year, mainly
due to an increase in rounds played. The golf course benefitted from favorable weather conditions and an
increased demand for outdoor activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Operating expenses were $2,428 (0.7 percent) lower than the prior year.
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ICE ARENA FUND
The following graph presents five years of operating results for the City’s Ice Arena Fund:
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Oper Rev $713,649 $811,661 $825,531 $852,765 $560,316
Oper Exp $890,144 $951,444 $942,466 $953,352 $966,868
Oper Inc (Loss)$(176,495)$(139,783)$(116,935)$(100,587)$(406,552)
$(500,000)
$(300,000)
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Ice Arena Fund
Year Ended December 31,
The Ice Arena Fund ended 2020 with a total net position of $3,663,197, a decrease of $6,584. Of this,
$2,457,637 represents the net investment in ice arena capital assets, and $1,560,053 is restricted for debt
service, leaving an unrestricted deficit balance of $354,493.
Ice Arena Fund operating revenue for 2020 decreased $292,449 (34.3 percent) from the prior year, primarily
from decreases in ice rental fees and ticket sales, due to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions.
Operating expenses were $13,516 (1.4 percent) higher than the prior year, as increases in personnel costs
were partially offset by decreases in utilities and other services and charges.
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STORM WATER FUND
The following graph presents five years of operating results for the City’s Storm Water Fund:
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Oper Rev $1,037,429 $1,082,348 $1,139,007 $1,190,058 $1,259,707
Oper Exp $797,604 $834,963 $738,307 $874,407 $886,021
Oper Inc (Loss)$239,825 $247,385 $400,700 $315,651 $373,686
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Storm Water Fund
Year Ended December 31,
The Storm Water Fund ended 2020 with a total net position of $8,051,028, an increase of $324,797. Of this,
$7,098,564 represents the net investment in storm water collection system capital assets, leaving an
unrestricted net position of $952,464.
Storm Water Fund operating revenues for 2020 increased $69,649 (5.9 percent) from the previous year,
mainly due to a 5.0 percent rate increase implemented in 2020.
Operating expenses were $11,614 (1.3 percent) higher than last year, mainly due to an increase in other
services and charges, partially offset by lower personnel services costs.
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STREET LIGHTING FUND
The following graph presents five years of operating results for the City’s Street Lighting Fund:
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Oper Rev $137,525 $137,491 $144,582 $152,975 $161,866
Oper Exp $102,912 $101,625 $119,198 $116,612 $133,159
Oper Inc (Loss)$34,613 $35,866 $25,384 $36,363 $28,707
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Street Lighting Fund
Year Ended December 31,
The Street Lighting Fund ended 2020 with a total net position of $440,954, an increase of $29,560. Of this,
$370,220 represents the net investment in street lighting capital assets, leaving an unrestricted net position
of $70,734.
Street Lighting Fund operating revenue for 2020 increased $8,891 (5.8 percent) from the previous year,
which reflects a 5.0 percent rate increase implemented this year.
Operating expenses were $16,547 (14.2 percent) higher than the previous year, mainly due to an increase
in depreciation expense.
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GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In addition to fund-based information, the current reporting model for governmental entities also requires
the inclusion of two government-wide financial statements designed to present a clear picture of the City
as a single, unified entity. These government-wide financial statements provide information on the total
cost of delivering services, including capital assets and long-term liabilities.
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
The Statement of Net Position essentially tells you what the City owns and owes at a given point in time,
the last day of the fiscal year. Theoretically, net position represents the resources the City has leftover to
use for providing services after its debts are settled. However, those resources are not always in spendable
form, or there may be restrictions on how some of those resources can be used. Therefore, net position is
divided into three components: net investment in capital assets, restricted, and unrestricted.
The following table presents the components of the City’s net position as of December 31, 2020 and 2019
for governmental activities and business-type activities.
2020 2019 Change
Net position
Governmental activities
Net investment in capital assets 31,359,813$ 30,139,510$ 1,220,303$
Restricted 7,740,859 6,628,138 1,112,721
Unrestricted 19,716,696 16,702,142 3,014,554
Total governmental activities 58,817,368 53,469,790 5,347,578
Business-type activities
Net investment in capital assets 20,127,288 19,315,353 811,935
Restricted 1,560,053 1,358,401 201,652
Unrestricted 4,534,420 3,054,187 1,480,233
Total business-type activities 26,221,761 23,727,941 2,493,820
Total net position 85,039,129$ 77,197,731$ 7,841,398$
As of December 31,
The City’s total net position at December 31, 2020 increased $7,841,398 from the previous year-end.
Governmental activities net position increased by $5,347,578 overall. The increase in net investment in
capital assets is mainly due to construction of the new pool facility and Civic Center Park. The increase in
restricted net position was mainly due to an increase in tax increment revenues in the HRA Construction
Capital Projects Fund, which are restricted for economic development, and an increase in resources
restricted for future debt service. The increase in unrestricted net position was mainly due to improvement
in the fund balance of the General Fund, as well as in the net position of the Central Garage and Employee
Leave Internal Service Funds.
Business-type activities net position increased $2,493,820, as outlined in the discussion of enterprise fund
operations earlier in this report.
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STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
The Statement of Activities tracks the City’s yearly revenues and expenses, as well as any other transactions
that increase or reduce total net position. These amounts represent the full cost of providing services. The
Statement of Activities provides a more comprehensive measure than just the amount of cash that changed
hands, as reflected in the fund-based financial statements. This statement includes the cost of supplies used,
depreciation of long-lived capital assets, and other accrual-based expenses.
The following table presents the change in the City’s government-wide net position for the years ended
December 31, 2020 and 2019:
2019
Program
Expenses Revenues Net Change Net Change
Governmental activities
General government 2,945,625$ 320,269$ (2,625,356)$ (1,494,881)$
Public safety 8,968,009 1,174,193 (7,793,816) (7,247,668)
Public works 3,725,075 1,246,728 (2,478,347) (2,567,911)
Culture and recreation 2,270,751 602,299 (1,668,452) 463,928
Economic development 1,350,348 76,250 (1,274,098) (749,651)
Interest on long-term debt 1,570,807 – (1,570,807) (1,412,763)
Business-type activities
Sewer utility 3,096,526 3,805,948 709,422 545,506
Water utility 4,195,981 5,497,390 1,301,409 936,852
Golf course 316,173 423,895 107,722 (23,236)
Ice arena 1,016,296 601,876 (414,420) (108,919)
Storm water 877,244 1,260,128 382,884 319,691
Street lighting 133,270 161,866 28,596 36,243
Total net (expense) revenue 30,466,105$ 15,170,842$ (15,295,263) (11,302,809)
General revenues
Property taxes and tax increments 18,740,097 16,583,231
Franchise taxes 958,162 957,448
Unrestricted grants and contributions 2,497,630 803,035
Unrestricted investment earnings 918,772 1,561,604
Gain on sale of capital assets 22,000 369,163
Total general revenues 23,136,661 20,274,481
Change in net position 7,841,398$ 8,971,672$
2020
Net (expense) revenue
One of the goals of this statement is to provide a side-by-side comparison to illustrate the difference in the
way the City’s governmental and business-type operations are financed. The table clearly illustrates the
dependence of the City’s governmental operations on general revenues, such as property taxes. It also shows
that, for the most part, the City’s business-type activities are generating sufficient program revenues
(service charges and program-specific grants) to cover expenses.
The difference in the net change in general government was mainly due a loss on disposal of capital assets
in 2020 related to the old City Hall building and improvements. The difference in the net change in culture
and recreation was primarily due to the capital grant received for the pool improvement project in the prior
year. The difference in the net change in economic development was mainly due to a loss on the sale of
land held for resale by the City’s EDA. Revenue from property taxes and tax increments went up in 2020,
due to a levy increase and more tax increment generated due to improvements. The increase in unrestricted
grants was due to the federal CRF entitlement received in 2020.
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
The 2020 legislative session, coming in the second half of the state’s fiscal biennium, was expected to be a
typical short session focused primarily on making relatively minor modifications to the biennial budget.
Given a projected budget surplus of $1.5 billion going into the session, consideration of a substantial capital
investment and bonding bill was also a potential focus.
The start of the legislative session in February was followed by a series of significant events that changed
the course of the session, including a world-wide health pandemic, the death of George Floyd while in
police custody and the ensuing protests and unrest, and a hotly contested national election. On March 13,
2020, the Governor issued an executive order declaring a peacetime emergency, giving his administration
the ability to quickly impose restrictions and measures aimed at mitigating the COVID-19 outbreak. By
early May, the state’s budget outlook had changed from a robust surplus to a projected deficit of
$2.4 billion. The legislative session ultimately encompassed an unprecedented seven special sessions, more
than double the previous state record of three, with the final special session in mid-December.
In the end, a $1.87 billion omnibus bonding bill was passed that included $1.36 billion in general obligation
state bonding for capital improvements, $31.0 million in supplemental General Fund budget spending, and
provisions for tax relief and economic assistance. The session also yielded a new Police Accountability
Act, and a $217.0 million economic relief package to help businesses negatively impacted by the pandemic.
The following is a brief summary of legislative changes from the 2020 session or previous legislative
sessions potentially impacting Minnesota cities.
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act – The CARES Act provided federal
economic relief to protect the American people from the public health and economic impacts of COVID-19.
Minnesota received approximately $2.2 billion in funding under the CARES Act.
When the first legislative special session ended without an agreement on the distribution of approximately
$841.5 million of federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) funding earmarked for Minnesota local
governments, the Governor distributed the funds by executive order based on the framework of the
legislative agreement debated during the first special session. This resulted in $350.4 million being
distributed directly to Minnesota cities with populations equal to or greater than 200. The funds were
authorized for use for unbudgeted costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, but not to replace lost revenues.
In accordance with CARES Act provisions, the CRF funding was available to cover costs that; 1) were
necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency related to COVID-19; 2) were not
accounted for in the entity’s budget most recently approved as of March 27, 2020; and 3) were incurred
during the period from March 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 (the availability period end date was
revised by the state to November 15, 2020 for Minnesota cities).
Emergency Small Business Assistance Program – The Legislature created a program to appropriate
$60.0 million of federal CRF funding to make grants available through the Minnesota Department of
Employment and Economic Development for eligible small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Small
businesses employing up to 50 full-time employees are eligible to receive grants of up to $10,000. The
allocation is split between the metro area and greater Minnesota, with specific allocations for businesses
owned by minorities, veterans, and women. $18.0 million of the allocation is earmarked for businesses with
6 or less employees.
Workers’ Compensation Claims – COVID-19 Presumption – The Legislature adopted several new
provisions to state unemployment statutes related to COVID-19, including a presumption that an employee
who contracts COVID-19 has an “occupational disease” arising out of, and in the course of, employment if
the employee works in one of the specified occupations and has a confirmed case of COVID-19. Covered
occupations include nurses, healthcare workers, and workers required to provide childcare for first
responders and healthcare workers under Executive Orders 20-02 and 20-19. The COVID-19 presumption
provision sunsets on May 1, 2021.
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Bonding Bill – The 2020 bonding bill provided financing for approximately $1.36 billion of projects. Some
of the more significant appropriations for local infrastructure included: $105 million in undesignated grants
for local road improvement and bridge replacement; $100 million for water infrastructure and point source
implementation grants; $25 million for state match of federal grants for public facilities improvements,
$20 million for natural resource asset preservation, $17 million for flood control mitigation, $15 million for
the Local Government Roads Wetlands Replacement Program; $5 million for Metropolitan Council inflow
and infiltration grants; and $5 million for metropolitan regional parks and trails. The bill also included
funding for a number of state initiatives, including: $300 million in trunk highway bonds for the
improvement of the state trunk highway system; $145 million in appropriation bonds to fund the
infrastructure and capital needs of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency, and Minnesota Public Television; $30 million for state agency projects aimed at promoting racial
equity, $29.5 million for the state Emergency Operations Center; and $16 million for the Minnesota
Housing Finance Agency.
The bill provides authority for eligible local governments to own and operate childcare facilities, and
permits local governments to enter into management agreements with licensed childcare providers to
operate in publicly-owned facilities. It also makes cities, counties, school districts, and joint powers boards
located outside of the seven-county metro area eligible to apply for grants through the Greater Minnesota
Childcare Facility Capital Grant Program.
The bill also included a provision extending the equal pay certificate of compliance requirement to contracts
by any public entity, including political subdivisions, using state general obligation bond proceeds for all
or part of a capital project. Local governments will be responsible for requiring that bids include proper
certification on applicable projects, which applies to projects for goods or services valued at more than
$1 million utilizing appropriated bond proceeds on or after January 1, 2022.
Elections – A number of measures were passed to help ensure the safe and secure conduct of the 2020 state
primary and general elections, including; allowing for the processing of absentee ballots to begin 14 days
prior to the date of the election, extending the period during which absentee ballots could be processed for
2 days following the election, accepting electronic filings for affidavits of candidacy or nominating
petitions, and specifying that municipalities were to use schools as polling places only when no other public
or private location was reasonably available. Funds from the federal Help America Vote Act were made
available for modernizing, securing, and improving election facilities, a portion of which was made
available for grants to local governments to fund activities prescribed by this program.
Minors Operating Lawn Care Equipment – Effective May 28, 2020, Minnesota Statutes lowered the
employment age for operating lawn care equipment to age 16. Minors aged 16 and 17 must be trained in
the safe operation of the equipment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment when operating
the lawn care equipment. The exception under this statute applies only to minors directly employed by golf
courses, resorts, rental property owners, or municipalities to perform lawn care on golf courses, resort
grounds, rental property, or municipal grounds.
Open Meeting Law Exception – The interactive television provision of the Minnesota Open Meeting Law
was amended to allow for participation in meetings by interactive electronic means, such as Skype or Zoom,
without requiring that an elected official be advised to do so by a healthcare professional for personal or
family medical reasons. This allowance is available only when a national security or peacetime emergency
has been declared and may be used up to 60 days after the emergency declaration has been lifted. Whenever
public meetings are held via interactive electronic means of this type, votes must be conducted by roll call
and be recorded in the minutes.
Expanded Authority for Electronic Signatures During COVID-19 – Effective May 17, 2020, cities are
allowed to accept certain documents, signatures, or filings electronically, by mail, or facsimile during the
COVID-19 pandemic, including; planning and zoning applications and permits; land use documents;
documents requiring the signature of licensed architects, engineers, land surveyors, geoscientists, or interior
designers; applications for birth or death certificates; or recording notary commissions. This
accommodation expires January 16, 2021, or 60 days following the termination of the peacetime public
health emergency.
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Solid Waste Recycling Exemption – The requirement that not more than 15 percent of mixed municipal
solid waste received by recycling or composting facilities be disposed of, rather than recycled or composted,
is suspended as long as the need for the exception is triggered by operational changes implemented to
address the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pension Changes – Effective January 1, 2021, the maximum lump-sum pension amount for volunteer
firefighters is increased from $10,000 to $15,000 per year of service. Municipalities are permitted to split
state fire aid received between its career firefighters and its affiliated volunteer firefighters, but only if the
amount allocated to the career firefighters is approved by the membership of the volunteer firefighter relief
association. Any aid allocated to career firefighters must be used to pay the Public Employees Retirement
Association (PERA) employer contributions on their behalf within 18 months of the transfer or be returned
to the relief association.
Police Accountability Act – The Legislature passed the Police Accountability Act, which enacted a number
of changes to laws governing police conduct, training, and oversight. Among the more significant changes
adopted were:
• Defined and authorized “public safety peer counseling” and “critical incident stress management,”
and classifies information shared in these settings as private data.
• Established an Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit within the Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension to investigate all officer-involved deaths in the state, as well as criminal sexual
assault allegations against peace officers, effective August 1, 2020.
• Authorized statutory or home rule charter cities to offer incentives to encourage a person hired as
a peace officer to be a resident of the city.
• Limited the use of certain restraint methods by peace officer unless the use of d eadly force is
authorized in a given situation.
• Established and modified provisions related to law enforcement use of deadly force.
• Defined and prohibited “warrior-style” training for peace officers.
• Established a 15-member “Ensuring Police Excellence and Improving Community Relations
Advisory Council” under the Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board, to assist the
POST Board in maintaining policies and regulating peace officers in a manner that ensures the
protection of civil and human rights.
• Established a duty for peace officers to intercede when another officer is using excessive force and
report incidents of excessive force to supervisors.
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ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING UPDATES
The following is a summary of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards expected to
be implemented in the next few years. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the GASB has delayed the original
implementation dates of these and other standards as described below.
GASB Statement No. 87, Leases
A lease is a contract that transfers control of the right to use another entity’s nonfinancial asset as specified
in the contract for a period of time in an exchange or exchange-like transaction. Examples of nonfinancial
assets include buildings, land, vehicles, and equipment. Any contract that meets this definition should be
accounted for under the leases guidance, unless specifically excluded in this statement.
Governments enter into leases for many types of assets. Under the previous guidance, leases were classified
as either capital or operating depending on whether the lease met any of the four tests. In many cases, the
previous guidance resulted in reporting lease transactions differently than similar nonlease financing
transactions.
The goal of this statement is to better meet the information needs of users by improving accounting and
financial reporting for leases by governments. It establishes a single model for lease accounting based on
the principle that leases are financings of the right to use an underlying asset. This statement increases the
usefulness of financial statements by requiring recognition of certain lease assets and liabilities for leases
that previously were classified as operating leases and recognized as inflows of resources or outf lows of
resources based on the payment provisions of the contract.
Under this statement, a lessee is required to recognize a lease liability and an intangible right to use lease
asset, and a lessor is required to recognize a lease receivable and a deferred inflow of resources, thereby
enhancing the relevance and consistency of information about governments’ leasing activities.
To reduce the cost of implementation, this statement includes an exception for short -term leases, defined
as a lease that, at the commencement of the lease term, has a maximum possible term under the lease
contract of 12 months (or less), including any options to extend, regardless of their probability of being
exercised. Lessees and lessors should recognize short-term lease payments as outflows of resources or
inflows of resources, respectively, based on the payment provisions of the lease contract. The requirements
of this statement are effective for reporting periods beginning after June 15, 2021.
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GASB Statement No. 91, Conduit Debt Obligations
The primary objectives of this statement are to provide a single method of reporting conduit debt obligations
by issuers and eliminate diversity in practice associated with (1) commitments extended by issuers,
(2) arrangements associated with conduit debt obligations, and (3) related note disclosures. This statement
achieves those objectives by clarifying the existing definition of a conduit debt obligation; establishing that
a conduit debt obligation is not a liability of the issuer; establishing standards for accounting and financial
reporting of additional commitments and voluntary commitments extended by issuers and arrangements
associated with conduit debt obligations; and improving required note disclosures.
A conduit debt obligation is defined as a debt instrument having all of the following characteristics:
• There are at least three parties involved: (1) an issuer, (2) a third party obligor, and (3) a debt holder
or a debt trustee.
• The issuer and the third party obligor are not within the same financial reporting entity.
• The debt obligation is not a parity bond of the issuer, nor is it cross -collateralized with other debt
of the issuer.
• The third party obligor or its agent, not the issuer, ultimately receives the proceeds from the debt
issuance.
• The third party obligor, not the issuer, is primarily obligated for the payment of all amounts
associated with the debt obligation (debt service payments).
This statement also addresses arrangements, often characterized as leases, that are associated with conduit
debt obligations. In those arrangements, capital assets are constructed or acquired with the proceeds of a
conduit debt obligation and used by third party obligors in the course of their activities.
This statement requires issuers to disclose general information about their conduit debt obligations,
organized by type of commitment, including the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the issuers’
conduit debt obligations and a description of each type of commitment. Issuers that recognize liabilities
related to supporting the debt service of conduit debt obligations also should disclose information about the
amount recognized and how the liabilities changed during the reporting period.
The requirements of this statement are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2021.
Earlier application is encouraged.
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GASB Statement No. 92, Omnibus 2020
The objectives of this statement are to enhance comparability in accounting and financial reporting and to
improve the consistency of authoritative literature by addressing practice issues that have been identified
during implementation and application of certain GASB Statements. This statement addresses a variety of
topics and includes specific provisions about the following:
• The effective date of Statement No. 87, Leases, and Implementation Guide No. 2019-3, Leases, for
interim financial reports
• Reporting of intra-entity transfers of assets between a primary government employer and a
component unit defined benefit pension plan or defined benefit other post-employment benefit
(OPEB) plan
• The applicability of Statements No. 73, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions and
Related Assets That Are Not within the Scope of GASB Statement 68, and Amendments to Certain
Provisions of GASB Statements 67 and 68, as amended, and No. 74, Financial Reporting for
Postemployment Benefit Plans Other Than Pension Plans, as amended, to reporting assets
accumulated for post-employment benefits
• The applicability of certain requirements of Statement No. 84, Fiduciary Activities, to
post-employment benefit arrangements
• Measurement of liabilities (and assets, if any) related to asset retirement obligations in a
government acquisition
• Reporting by public entity risk pools for amounts that are recoverable from reinsurers or excess
insurers
• Reference to nonrecurring fair value measurements of assets or liabilities in authoritative literature
• Terminology used to refer to derivative instruments
The requirements of this statement are effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2021. Earlier
application is encouraged.
GASB Statement No. 96, Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements
This statement provides guidance on the accounting and financial reporting for subscription-based
information technology arrangements (SBITAs) for government end users (governments). This statement
(1) defines a SBITA; (2) establishes that a SBITA results in a right-to-use subscription asset—an intangible
asset—and a corresponding subscription liability; (3) provides the capitalization criteria for outlays other
than subscription payments, including implementation costs of a SBITA; and (4) requires note disclosures
regarding a SBITA. To the extent relevant, the standards for SBITAs are based on the standards established
in Statement No. 87, Leases, as amended.
An SBITA is defined as a contract that conveys control of the right to use another party’s (an SBITA
vendor’s) information technology (IT) software, alone or in combination with tangible capital assets (the
underlying IT assets), as specified in the contract for a period of time in an exchange or exchange -like
transaction. Under this statement, a government generally should recognize a right-to-use subscription
asset—an intangible asset—and a corresponding subscription liability.
This statement provides an exception for short-term SBITAs with a maximum possible term under the
SBITA contract of 12 months, including any options to extend, regardless of their probability of being
exercised. Subscription payments for short-term SBITAs should be recognized as outflows of resources.
This statement requires a government to disclose descriptive information about its SBITAs other than
short-term SBITAs, such as the amount of the subscription asset, accumulated amortization, other payments
not included in the measurement of a subscription liability, principal and interest requirements for the
subscription liability, and other essential information.
The requirements of this statement are effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2022, and all
reporting periods thereafter.
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GASB Statement No. 97, Certain Component Unit Criteria, and Accounting and
Financial Reporting for Internal Revenue Code Section 457 Deferred Compensation
Plans—an Amendment of GASB Statement No. 14 and No. 84, and a Supersession of GASB
Statement No. 32
The primary objectives of this statement are to (1) increase consistency and comparability related to the
reporting of fiduciary component units in circumstances in which a potential component unit does not have
a governing board and the primary government performs the duties that a governing board typically would
perform; (2) mitigate costs associated with the reporting of certain defined contribution pension plans,
defined contribution OPEB plans, and employee benefit plans other than pension plans or OPEB plans
(other employee benefit plans) as fiduciary component units in fiduciary fund financial statements; and
(3) enhance the relevance, consistency, and comparability of the accounting and financial reporting for
Internal Revenue Code Section 457 deferred compensation plans (Section 457 plans) that meet the
definition of a pension plan and for benefits provided through those plans.
The requirements of this statement that (1) exempt primary governments that perform the duties that a
government board typically performs from treating the absence of a governing board the same as the
appointment of a voting majority of a governing board in determining whether they are financially
accountable for defined contribution pension plans, defined contribution OPEB plans, or other employee
benefit plans, and (2) limit the applicability of the financial burden criterion in paragraph 7 of Statement 84
to defined benefit pension plans and defined benefit OPEB plans that are administered through trusts that
meet the criteria in paragraph 3 of Statement 67 or paragraph 3 of Statement 74, respectively, are effective
immediately.
The requirements of this statement that are related to the accounting and financial reporting for Section 457
plans are effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2021. For purposes of determining whether a
primary government is financially accountable for a potential component unit, the requirements of this
statement that provide that for all other arrangements, the absence of a governing board be treated the same
as the appointment of a voting majority of a governing board if the primary government performs the duties
that a governing board typically would perform, are effective for reporting periods beginning after June 15,
2021. Earlier application of those requirements is encouraged and permitted by requirement as specified
within this statement.
CITY OF NEW HOPE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Special Purpose Audit Reports
Year Ended
December 31, 2020
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Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards 1
Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and
on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements
Performed in Accordance With Government Auditing Standards 2–3
Independent Auditor’s Report on Compliance for Each Major Federal
Program; Report on Internal Control Over Compliance; and Report on the
Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Required by the Uniform Guidance 4–6
Independent Auditor’s Report on Minnesota Legal Compliance 7
Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs 8–9
CITY OF NEW HOPE
Table of Contents
Special Purpose Audit Reports
Year Ended December 31, 2020
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Pass-Through
Entity
Federal Identification
CFDA No.Number
Community Development Block Grants/
Entitlement Grants 14.218 76,250$
Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program 16.607 2,193
U.S. Department of Transportation
Passed through City of Minneapolis
Minimum Penalties for Repeat Offenders
for Driving While Intoxicated 20.608 17,124
U.S. Department of Treasury
Equitable Sharing 21.016 10,428
Passed through Hennepin County
COVID-19 – Coronavirus Relief Fund 21.019 11,729$
Passed through Three Rivers Park District
COVID-19 – Coronavirus Relief Fund 21.019 22,766
Passed through the Minnesota Department
of Management and Budget
COVID-19 – Coronavirus Relief Fund 21.019 SLT0016 1,641,664
Total COVID-19 – Coronavirus Relief Fund 1,676,159
Total federal awards 1,782,154$
Note 1:
Note 2:
Note 3:
Note 4:
Direct
The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is prepared on the accrual basis of accounting.The information in
this schedule is presented in accordance with the OMB’s Uniform Administrative Requirements,Cost Principles,
and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.Therefore,some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from
the amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the City’s basic financial statements.
Unless noted in the table above,the pass-through entities use the same CFDA numbers as the federal grantors to
identify these grants, and have not assigned any additional identifying numbers.
The City did not elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate.
Unaudited Disclosure –The City received donated personal protective equipment (PPE)with an estimated value of
less than $1,000. The City was unable to determine whether federal dollars were used to purchase the donated PPE.
Direct
Passed through Hennepin County
U.S. Department of Justice
CITY OF NEW HOPE
Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
Year Ended December 31, 2020
Federal Grantor/Pass-Through Grantor/Program Title
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Federal Expenditures
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL
OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ON COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS
BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERFORMED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS
To the City Council and Management
City of New Hope, Minnesota
We have audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of
America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards,
issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, the financial statements of the governmental
activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of
the City of New Hope, Minnesota (the City) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020, and the
related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the City’s basic financial statements,
and have issued our report thereon dated May 14, 2021.
INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered the City’s internal control
over financial reporting (internal control) as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in
the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinions on the financial statements, but not for the
purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control. Accordingly, we do
not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control.
A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow
management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or
detect and correct, misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination
of deficiencies, in internal control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement
of the City’s financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely basis. A
significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less
severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with
governance.
Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this
section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material
weaknesses or significant deficiencies. Given these limitations, during our audit we did not identify any
deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses
may exist that have not been identified.
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C E R T I F I E D
A C C O U N T A N T S
P UBLIC
PRINCIPALS
Thomas A. Karnowski, CPA
Paul A. Radosevich, CPA
William J. Lauer, CPA
James H. Eichten, CPA
Aaron J. Nielsen, CPA
Victoria L. Holinka, CPA/CMA
Jaclyn M. Huegel, CPA
Kalen T. Karnowski, CPA
Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co., P.A.
5353 Wayzata Boulevard • Suite 410 • Minneapolis, MN 55416 • Phone: 952-545-0424 • Fax: 952-545-0569 • www.mmkr.com
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COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the City’s financial statements are free from
material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, re gulations,
contracts, and grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the
financial statements. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an
objective of our audit and, accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of our tests
disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under
Government Auditing Standards.
PURPOSE OF THIS REPORT
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and compliance
and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal
control or on compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with
Government Auditing Standards in considering the City’s internal control and compliance. Accordingly,
this report is not suitable for any other purpose.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
May 14, 2021
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ON COMPLIANCE FOR
EACH MAJOR FEDERAL PROGRAM; REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL
OVER COMPLIANCE; AND REPORT ON THE SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES
OF FEDERAL AWARDS REQUIRED BY THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE
To the City Council and Management
City of New Hope, Minnesota
REPORT ON COMPLIANCE FOR EACH MAJOR FEDERAL PROGRAM
We have audited the City of New Hope, Minnesota’s (the City) compliance with the types of compliance
requirements described in the U.S. Office of Management and Budget Compliance Supplement that could
have a direct and material effect on each of the City’s major federal programs for the year ended
December 31, 2020. The City’s major federal programs are identified in the Summary of Audit Results
section of the accompanying Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs.
MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY
Management is responsible for compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions
of its federal awards applicable to its federal programs.
AUDITOR’S RESPONSIBILITY
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on compliance for each of the City’s major federal programs
based on our audit of the types of compliance requirements referred to above. We conducted our audit of
compliance in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America; the
standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the
Comptroller General of the United States; and the audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal
Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for
Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Those standards and the Uniform Guidance require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether noncompliance with the types of
compliance requirements referred to above that could have a direct and material effect on a major federal
program occurred. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence about the City’s compliance
with those requirements and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the
circumstances.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion on compliance for each major
federal program. However, our audit does not provide a legal determination of the City’s compliance.
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C E R T I F I E D
A C C O U N T A N T S
P UBLIC
PRINCIPALS
Thomas A. Karnowski, CPA
Paul A. Radosevich, CPA
William J. Lauer, CPA
James H. Eichten, CPA
Aaron J. Nielsen, CPA
Victoria L. Holinka, CPA/CMA
Jaclyn M. Huegel, CPA
Kalen T. Karnowski, CPA
Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co., P.A.
5353 Wayzata Boulevard • Suite 410 • Minneapolis, MN 55416 • Phone: 952-545-0424 • Fax: 952-545-0569 • www.mmkr.com
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OPINION ON EACH MAJOR FEDERAL PROGRAM
In our opinion, the City complied, in all material respects, with the types of compliance requirements
referred to on the previous page that could have a direct and material effect on each of its major federal
programs for the year ended December 31, 2020.
REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE
Management of the City is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over
compliance with the types of compliance requirements referred to on the previous page. In planning and
performing our audit of compliance, we considered the City’s internal control over compliance with the
types of requirements that could have a direct and material effect on each major federal program to
determine the auditing procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing
an opinion on compliance for each major federal program, and to test and report on internal control over
compliance in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion
on the effectiveness of internal control over compliance. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on
the effectiveness of the City’s internal control over compliance.
A deficiency in internal control over compliance exists when the design or operation of a control over
compliance does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned
functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, noncompliance with a type of compliance requirement of a
federal program on a timely basis. A material weakness in internal control over compliance is a
deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over compliance, such that there is a
reasonable possibility that material noncompliance with a type of compliance requirement of a federal
program will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely basis. A significant deficiency in
internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over
compliance with a type of compliance requirement of a federal program that is less severe than a material
weakness in internal control over compliance, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged
with governance.
Our consideration of internal control over compliance was for the limited purpose described in the
first paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control over
compliance that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. We did not identify any
deficiencies in internal control over compliance that we consider to be material weaknesses. However,
material weaknesses may exist that have not been identified.
PURPOSE OF THIS REPORT
The purpose of this report on internal control over compliance is solely to describe the scope of our
testing of internal control over compliance and the results of that testing based on the requirements of the
Uniform Guidance. Accordingly, this report is not suitable for any other purpose.
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REPORT ON SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS REQUIRED BY THE UNIFORM
GUIDANCE
We have audited the financial statements of the governmental activities, the business -type activities, each
major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City as of and for the year ended
December 31, 2020, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the
City’s basic financial statements. We issued our report thereon dated May 14, 2021, which contained
unmodified opinions on those financial statements. Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming
opinions on the financial statements that collectively comprise the basic financial statements. The
accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented for purposes of additional
analysis as required by the Uniform Guidance and is not a required part of the basic financial stateme nts.
Such information is the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates directly to the
underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements. The information
has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the financial statements and certain
additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying
accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements or to the basic financial
statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
ON MINNESOTA LEGAL COMPLIANCE
To the City Council and Management
City of New Hope, Minnesota
We have audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of
America, and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards,
issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, the financial statements of the governmental
activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of
the City of New Hope, Minnesota (the City) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020, and the
related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the City’s basic financial statements,
and have issued our report thereon dated May 14, 2021.
MINNESOTA LEGAL COMPLIANCE
In connection with our audit, nothing came to our attention that caused us to believe that the City
failed to comply with the provisions of the contracting and bidding, deposits and investments,
conflicts of interest, public indebtedness, claims and disbursements, miscellaneous provisions, and
tax increment financing sections of the Minnesota Legal Compliance Audit Guide for Cities,
promulgated by the State Auditor pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 6.65, insofar as they relate to
accounting matters. However, our audit was not directed primarily toward obtaining knowledge of
such noncompliance. Accordingly, had we performed additional procedures, other matters may
have come to our attention regarding the City’s noncompliance with the above referenced
provisions, insofar as they relate to accounting matters.
PURPOSE OF THIS REPORT
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of compliance and the results of
that testing, and not to provide an opinion on compliance. Accordingly, this report is not suitable for any
other purpose.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
May 14, 2021
C E R T I F I E D
A C C O U N T A N T S
P UBLIC
PRINCIPALS
Thomas A. Karnowski, CPA
Paul A. Radosevich, CPA
William J. Lauer, CPA
James H. Eichten, CPA
Aaron J. Nielsen, CPA
Victoria L. Holinka, CPA/CMA
Jaclyn M. Huegel, CPA
Kalen T. Karnowski, CPA
Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co., P.A.
5353 Wayzata Boulevard • Suite 410 • Minneapolis, MN 55416 • Phone: 952-545-0424 • Fax: 952-545-0569 • www.mmkr.com
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Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs
Year Ended December 31, 2020
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A. SUMMRY OF AUDIT RESULTS
This summary is formatted to provide federal granting agencies and pass-through agencies answers to
specific questions regarding the audit of federal awards.
Financial Statements
What type of auditor’s report is issued? X
Internal control over financial reporting:
Material weakness(es) identified?Yes X No
Significant deficiency(ies) identified?Yes X
Noncompliance material to the financial statements noted?Yes X No
Federal Awards
Internal controls over major federal award programs:
Material weakness(es) identified?Yes X No
Significant deficiency(ies) identified?Yes X
Type of auditor’s report issued on compliance for major programs?
U.S. Department of Treasury – COVID-19 – Coronavirus Relief Fund Unmodified
Any audit findings disclosed that are required to be reported in
accordance with 2 CFR 200.516(a)?Yes X No
Programs tested as major programs:
Program or Cluster(s)CFDA No.
U.S. Department of Treasury – COVID-19 – Coronavirus Relief Fund 21.019
Threshold for distinguishing between type A and B programs. 750,000$
Does the auditee qualify as a low-risk auditee?Yes X No
Unmodified
Qualified
Adverse
Disclaimer
None reported
None reported
CITY OF NEW HOPE
Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs (continued)
Year Ended December 31, 2020
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B. FINANCIAL STATEMENT FINDINGS
None.
C. FEDERAL AWARD FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
None.
D. MINNESOTA LEGAL COMPLIANCE FINDINGS
None.
CITY OF NEW HOPE
NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2020
CITY OF NEW HOPE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2020
KIRK MCDONALD - CITY MANAGER
PREPARED BY: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Member GFOA of U.S. and Canada
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INTRODUCTORY SECTION
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL FROM CITY MANAGER i–vi
GFOA CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT vii
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART viii
CITY COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS ix
FINANCIAL SECTION
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT 1–3
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS 4–14
BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Government-Wide Financial Statements
Statement of Net Position 15
Statement of Activities 16–17
Fund Financial Statements
Governmental Funds
Balance Sheet 18–19
Reconciliation of the Balance Sheet to the Statement of Net Position 20
Statement of Revenue, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances 21–22
Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenue, Expenditures, and
Changes in Fund Balances to the Statement of Activities 23
Statement of Revenue, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances –
General Fund – Budget and Actual 24
Statement of Revenue, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances –
Economic Development Authority Fund – Budget and Actual 25
Proprietary Funds
Statement of Net Position 26–29
Statement of Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position 30–31
Statement of Cash Flows 32–35
Notes to Basic Financial Statements 36–67
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
PERA – General Employees Retirement Fund
Schedule of City’s and Nonemployer Proportionate Share of Net Pension Liability 68
Schedule of City Contributions 68
PERA – Public Employees Police and Fire Fund
Schedule of City’s and Nonemployer Proportionate Share of Net Pension Liability 69
Schedule of City Contributions 69
Other Post-Employment Benefits Plan
Schedule of Changes in the City’s Total OPEB Liability and Related Ratios 70
Notes to Required Supplementary Information 71–76
CITY OF NEW HOPE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Nonmajor Governmental Funds
Combining Balance Sheet 77
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances 78
Nonmajor Special Revenue Funds
Subcombining Balance Sheet 79
Subcombining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances 80
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances –
Solid Waste Management Fund – Budget and Actual 81
Nonmajor Capital Projects Funds
Subcombining Balance Sheet 82
Subcombining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances 83
Nonmajor Debt Service Funds
Subcombining Balance Sheet 84–85
Subcombining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances 86–87
General Fund
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances – Budget and Actual 88–92
Internal Service Funds
Combining Statement of Net Position 93
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position 94
Combining Statement of Cash Flows 95
STATISTICAL SECTION (UNAUDITED)
Financial Trends
Net Position by Component 96–97
Changes in Net Position 98–101
Governmental Activities Tax Revenues by Source 102
Fund Balances of Governmental Funds 103–104
Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds 105–106
General Government Tax Revenues by Source 107
Revenue Capacity
Tax Capacity, Market Value, and Estimated Actual Value of Taxable Property 108–109
Property Tax Rates – Direct and Overlapping Governments 110
Principal Property Taxpayers 111
Property Tax Levies and Collections 112
Debt Capacity
Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type 113–114
Ratios of General Bonded Debt Outstanding 115
Direct and Overlapping Governmental Activities Debt 116
Legal Debt Margin Information 117–118
Pledged Revenue Coverage 119
Demographic and Economic Information
Demographic and Economic Statistics 120
Principal Employers 121
Operating Information
Full-Time Equivalent City Government Employees by Function 122–123
Operating Indicators by Function 124–125
Capital Asset Statistics by Function 126–127
CITY OF NEW HOPE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Table of Contents (continued)
INTRODUCTORY SECTION
CITY OF NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2020
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CITY O F NEW HOPE
4401 Xylon Avenue North • New Hope, Minnesota 55428-4898 • www.ci.new-hope.rrm.us
City Hall: 763-531-5100 • Police (non-emergency): 763-531-5170 • Public Works: 763-592-6777 • TDD: 763-531-5109
City Hall Fax: 763-531-5136 • Police Fax: 763-531-5174 • Public Works Fax: 763-592-6776
May 14, 2021
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of New Hope
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, MN 55428-4898
The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the City of New Hope, Minnesota (the City), for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2020, is submitted herewith. As required by state law, this report is published annually, prior to June 30,
and submitted to the Office of the State Auditor. The form and contents of this report and the accompanying financial
statements and statistical tables are designed to meet the needs of a broad spectrum of financial statement readers, and
were prepared in conformance with standards set forth by:
1. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
2. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
3. The United States Office of Management and Budget
4. The State Auditor, State of Minnesota
5. The Government Finance Officers’ Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada
The financial data presented in this report was prepared by the City ’s finance department staff. The responsibility for
the accuracy of the presented data and the completeness and fairness of the presentation, including all disclosures,
rests with the City. We believe the data as presented is accurate in all material respects and is presented in a manner
designed to fairly set forth the financial activity of the various funds, and that all disclosures necessary to enable the
reader to gain the maximum understanding of the City’s financial activity have been included.
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that management provide a narrative
introduction, overview, and analysis to accompany the basic fina ncial statements in the form of the management’s
discussion and analysis (MD&A). This letter of transmittal is designed to complement the MD&A and should be read
in conjunction with it. The City’s MD&A can be found immediately following the report of the independent auditors.
PROFILE OF THE GOVERNMENT
The City is a residential suburb of the City of Minneapolis with a population of 22,376. The City is 5.6 square miles
in area and is fully developed. The City was incorporated in 1953 and enjoys a diverse commercial and residential tax
base.
The City operates under the “Optional Plan B” government structure as defined in Minnesota Statutes. Optional Plan B
is known as the council-manager plan. Under this plan, as specified in the statutes, “The City Council shall exercise
the legislative power of the City and determine all matters of policy . The city manager shall be the head of the
administrative branch of the City government and shall be responsible to the City Council for the proper administration
of all affairs relating to the City.” The City Council is composed of five members, including the mayor . The city
manager is appointed by the City Council.
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The City’s accounting system is organized and operated on a “fund basis.” Each fund is a distinct self-balancing
accounting entity. The City’s accounting records for governmental fund types are maintained on the modified accrual
basis and the accrual basis is utilized by proprietary funds, as defined in the notes to basic financial statements.
The City maintains a system of internal control that provides a reasonable assurance of accounting data reliability, and
the safeguarding of assets against loss from unauthorized use or disposition . The concept of reasonable assurance
recognizes the cost of control should not exceed the benefits likely to be derived, and the evaluation of costs and
benefits requires estimates and judgments by management.
Budgets are maintained for the General Fund and certain special revenue funds (as noted in the notes to basic financial
statements). The city manager is directed to submit an annual budget to the City Council. Upon adoption of the annual
budget resolution by the City Council, it becomes the formal budget for city operations. Any changes to the original
budget have to be authorized by City Council action, but must maintain a balanced budget by either recognizing
additional receipts or utilizing fund balances.
Budget controls are maintained through a system of purchase orders and monthly financial statements, which compare
actual performance with the budget.
The City has reviewed its reporting entity definition in light of the GASB pronouncements. The entities included in
the City’s report are those for which the City has financial accountability.
Blended component units, although legally separate entities, are, in substance, part of the prim ary government’s
operations and are included as part of the primary government . Accordingly, the Economic Development Authority
(EDA) is reported as special revenue fund of the primary government and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
(HRA) reports a debt service fund and a capital projects fund within the primary government.
The City provides a full range of municipal services, including: police and fire protection , culture and recreation,
public improvements, street maintenance, sanitary and storm sewer collection, water distribution, planning, zoning
and building inspection services, and general administrative services.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
The City is a nearly fully developed community with little vacant land available for development. The City has a good
mix of single/multi-family residential housing stock, parks and open space, and a strong commercial/industrial tax
base.
There are approximately 480 commercial/industrial/service businesses in the City, and the major employers are listed
as follows:
Major Employers Products/Services New Hope Based Employees
(Total Employees)
Independent School District No. 281 Education 791 (1,852)
Hy-Vee Grocery and convenience store 632
Minnesota Masonic Home/ North Ridge Care Center Skilled nursing care facility 560
St. Therese Home of New Hope Skilled nursing care facility 544 (1,117)
Horwitz Mechanical contractor 345
Perrigo Company Pharmaceutical and medicine
manufacturing 323
Intermediate District No. 287 Education 266 (943)
City of New Hope Government agency 262 (including seasonal staff)
YMCA Health club 228
Liberty Diversified International Stationery supplies 200
The City has four major industrial park areas including Science Industry Park, 49th and Quebec Avenues, Winnetka
Avenue area between 32nd and 36th Avenues, and north of Medicine Lake Road on Nevada Avenue.
The major shopping centers/areas in the City include: Midland Shopping Center, Winnetka Commons Shopping
Center, New Hope Mall, Winnetka Center, Post Haste Square, and the 42nd Avenue Redevelopment District.
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Business Assistance Programs
Local commercial/industrial businesses are extremely important to the City . The City Council has undertaken
programs and initiatives to address both commercial and industrial properties. These programs focus on: 1} retaining
existing businesses, 2} assisting with expansions, 3} attracting new businesses to vacant available buildings,
4} attracting new construction to a limited number of available vacant sites, and 5} improving communication with
businesses and responding more effectively to business concerns and inquiries . The City Council has continued the
Outstanding Business Award Program initiated in 2006, to recognize the City ’s businesses’ contributions to the local
community.
In 2009, the Business Networking Group forum was established to share information and improve communications
between businesses and the City and the forum continued through 20 20. The City is also a long-time member of the
TwinWest Chamber of Commerce. The City has also partnered with Hennepin County and Open to Business, a
company that provides free business advice and also provides gap financing .
In 2020, $27,832,249 of reinvestment was approved in the City in construction permits. The City will work to increase
the momentum to continually expand the tax base while continuing to provide the high level of services delivered to
the residents, businesses, and property owners of the City.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
The following planning and development activities occurred in 2020:
New Hope Aquatic Center
A new police department and City Hall for the City opened in July 2019. The pool that was previously located where
the new police department and City Hall were constructed was demolished and reconstructed in the area of the former
City Hall. In June 2018, the City Council voted on a preferred pool concept and entered into an agreement with Stantec
Engineering to provide the final planning and design. The preferred pool concept included a current channel, two body
slides, a shallow water area, and a 50-meter, 8-lane pool with diving boards. The original concept had a 25-yard pool;
however, during the 2018 legislative session the City received $2 million in order to expand the 25-yard pool concept
to 50 meters. Construction on the pool began in April 2019 and was completed in 2020. The pool is scheduled to open
in 2021.
Windsor Ridge
SVK Development is constructing 32 new single-family homes on an 8.7-acre undeveloped site that was owned by
the City for many years. In the fall of 2018, the City received six proposals from four developers for the site . After
careful consideration, SVK Development was selected as the preferred developer for the site . SVK Development is in
the process of developing 32 new single-family homes on 65-foot-wide lots. The estimated sales prices for the homes
range from the mid-$300,000’s to the low $400,000’s. As of early 2021, a total of 12 homes had sold for an average
price of $408,000. It is anticipated that all homes will be constructed by the end of 2021.
Pocket Square Cocktail Lounge
A. Davis Distillery received a conditional use permit in January 2020 to open a micro distillery and cocktail room at
7530 Quebec Avenue North. The distillery plans to serve hand-crafted cocktails and small 750 ml bottles of their
handmade liquor. The micro distillery will begin by selling primarily vodka, gin, and possibly rum, all of which will
be produced on-site. Although the cocktail room will not offer food, customers will be encouraged to order food from
local restaurants and there will be food trucks on location during some occasions . Pocket Square Cocktail Lounge is
one of the first cocktail rooms to open in the northwest suburbs.
ORIJIN STONE
ORIJIN STONE, a direct-to-trade natural stone wholesaler, relocated their operations and staff of 28 people to New
Hope in October of 2020. The business is known for its innovation in the stone industry, premium quality, and
exclusive natural stone products from around the world. After purchasing the vacant 110,000-square foot building at
5100 Boone Avenue North in February 2020, ORIJIN STONE constructed a state-of-the-art custom fabrication facility
for natural stone. The renovated space includes a new showroom, remodeled office space, and a reconfigured
warehouse. Interior improvements to the building included new skylights and roofing, mechanical and heating
systems, plumbing and bathrooms, breakrooms, overhead doors, cranes, windows and doors, concrete flooring, and
significant repairs to the building. Exterior upgrades included the construction of a new 32-stall parking lot, new
lighting and fencing, structural repairs, and painting of the building . The family run business started in 2011 and the
new location will allow for continued growth and expansion.
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Twin City Garage Door
Twin City Garage Door completed a $500,000 remodel and expansion of their office and showroom at 5601 Boone
Avenue North. The colorful, innovative design showcases Twin City Garage Door ’s products and includes working
examples throughout the project showroom . The full-service garage door company has three locations in the Twin
Cities. They provide overhead garage door installation and repair services, as well as garage door opener and electrical
control device services for commercial, industrial, and residential properties.
Housing
The City’s commitment to maintaining its housing stock is supported through a variety o f cooperative projects and
programs. Approximately $10,640,000 was reinvested in the City’s housing stock in 2020 for private home
construction, additions, and/or remodeling projects.
1. Housing rehabilitation programs:
a. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Program - administered by
Hennepin County:
i. CDBG funded activity in 2020 continued the expenditure of previously allocated CDBG
funds. The City contributed $76,250 in funds towards the acquisition of 8720 47th Avenue
North by Habitat for Humanity. The home will be rehabilitated in 2021.
ii. The City continued to operate their scattered site housing program by acquiring multiple
properties for demolition and new construction. Since 2014, the Economic Development
Authority has acquired 17 properties, resulting in the creation of 21 lots. The lots purchased
by the City are located at 7215, 7303, 7311, and 9121 62nd Avenue North, 4511 Boone
Avenue North, 3751, 4215, and 6065 Louisiana Avenue North, 3856 Maryland Avenue
North, 4415 Nevada Avenue North, 5201 and 5355 Oregon Avenue North,
5213 Pennsylvania Avenue North, 5431 Virginia Avenue North, 6027 and 6059 West
Broadway, and 5400 Yukon Avenue North. Four of the lots were large enough to split into
two buildable lots and were sold to developers for the construction of two new
single-family, owner-occupied homes. The City has two other properties under contract for
purchase.
b. Rehabilitation Re-sell:
i. The City has purchased two distressed properties for rehabilitation in the last five years .
The City chose to rehabilitate the home at 3984 Zealand Avenue North as it was too
valuable to demolish. It sold for $295,000. The City also acquired the property at
3924 Utah Avenue North in 2018 and coordinated a rehabilitation project valued at more
than $180,000. The home sold for $375,000 in 2020. The City has a goal of breaking even
on such projects and will invest all available resources into the home to create the highest
valued product possible.
2. Housing maintenance programs
a. Code compliance inspections – 971 inspections completed in 2020.
b. Rental housing program and inspections:
i. A rental registration permit program, which requires the registration and inspection of all
rental units in the City, was implemented in 2006 for single-family and 2007 for
multi-family units.
ii. A total of 545 single-family rental units are registered with the City.
iii. A total of 3,776 multi-family rental units are registered with the City.
c. Multifamily Property Manager’s Association – quarterly meetings.
d. Partnership with Center for Energy and Environment and Hennepin County for fix-up loans and
grants.
3. Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Act – annually renewed by the City.
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PARKS AND RECREATION
The City continues to provide its residents with a vast array of park amenities and recreation opportunities at an
affordable cost. In 2020, the City maintained 18 parks, four additional school district parks (summer only), two sheets
of indoor ice at the ice arena, and a par 3 nine-hole golf course. In addition, the City programs the New Hope
Community Gyms during nonschool time.
The year started off strong with registrations, rentals, and use; however, COVID-19 greatly impacted the majority of
the year. In mid-March, all programs were cancelled and facilities closed for a couple of months due to the direction
of the Governor. When the City was able to start to re-open in early summer, there were guidelines in place that
severely limited facility operations and programs. Staff worked to create Preparedness Plans, train staff, and adapt
programs and facility operations in order to offer programming, including virtual programs . Due to the stringent
guidelines, the aquatic park opening was postponed until 2021 . In mid-November, the Governor once again closed
programs and facilities, which lasted through the end of the year .
The golf course was the only facility that continued to offer leagues, lessons, a limited number of tournaments, and
open golf during the majority of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, most of the clubhouse rentals and picnic pavilion
rentals were cancelled due to the limitations. The Governor allowed golf course maintenance to start on April 13 and
for courses to open on April 18, if COVID -19 safety plans were in place. It was an extremely busy year for the golf
course. The number of golf rounds increased 57 percent from 2019, it was a 15-year high for the number of rounds
played and a 20-year high for revenue. In 2020, additional ventilation was added in the concession equipment room,
year 2 of the 5-year lease for golf carts continued , and landscaping was added around the new patio. The parking
agreement continued with Ironwood Apartments for the use of 16 golf course parking lot spaces overnight .
During 2020, several park projects took place including the replacement of the playground at Begin Park, court
resurfacing of the tennis courts at Civic Center Park and basketball court at Fred Sims Park, crack filling of the
basketball and tennis courts at Hidden Valley Park, replacement of the basketball court at Northwood Park, addition
of fencing at Liberty Park hockey rink, and the reclaim and overlay of the trails along the south side of the tennis
courts and south parking lot at Civic Center Park. In addition, engineered wood fiber was added to several playgrounds
and staff purchased new picnic tables for the Civic Center Park picnic pavilion . Buckthorn removal was continued in
several parks and new signage was installed at Begin and Victory parks. During the 2019–2020 winter season, parks
staff continued to plow a section of trail at Hidden Valley, Northwood , and Lions parks and maintain outdoor skating
areas at Hidden Valley, Lions, and Liberty parks.
Work on the Civic Center Park amenities and New Hope Aquatic Park continued. The skatepark components were
finalized in early 2020 and available for use most of the year. The performance center was complete by the middle of
the summer and some programming took place toward the end of the summer and early fall, including a cou ple of
Movies in the Park and a Halloween event. Due to the construction timing, the Off Broadway Musical Theater
performances were not scheduled in 2020, but are expected to return in 2021 . Installation of trails, lighting, parking
lots, landscaping, grading, and seeding of the park area took place throughout the year. The final work will take place
in 2021. Since the Aquatic Park did not open due to COVID-19, work continued through mid-summer with the final
punch list items planned for completion by opening day in 2021.
When allowed to be open, the ice arena offered ice time for youth, adult recreational, league hockey, open skating ,
and skating lessons. In addition, the three compressors were rebuilt, system relief valves were replaced, and new skate
sharpening machines were purchased. The advertising agreement and concession stand agreement continued with the
Armstrong Cooper Youth Hockey Association and the dryland training agreement continued with Charleston
Overspeed; however, due to COVID-19 restrictions, these agreements were temporarily suspended from mid -March
through December.
PROPERTY TAX PROCESS
Preliminary tax levies have to be sent to the county auditor by September 30th. This levy can be lowered at a later
date, but cannot be increased. The county sends out notices to all property owners informing them of proposed property
taxes and the dates of public hearings by the various taxing districts . The final budget is adopted by the City in
December at a City Council meeting after the public hearing.
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OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
Independent Audit – As required by Minnesota Statutes, city policy requires an annual audit of all city accounts to be
made by independent certified public accountants selected by the City Council. This requirement has been complied
with and the opinion of Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co., P.A. (MMKR) is included with this report.
Claims and Litigation – The City had the usual and customary types of miscellaneous claims pending at year-end,
mostly of a minor nature and entirely covered by insurance carried for that purpose.
Long-term Financial Planning – Management provided a long-term plan to City Council in 2019 that will highlight
the tax effect of major capital and operating decisions. This will also be an important document when preparing future
budgets.
AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The GFOA awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City for its
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. This was the 12th consecutive
year that the government has achieved this prestigious award . In order to be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, a
government must publish an easily readable and efficiently organized Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. This
report must satisfy both generally accepted accounting principles and applicable legal requirements.
A Certificate of Achievement is valid for a period of one year only . We believe that our current Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report continues to meet the Certificate of Achievement Program’s requirements and we are submitting it
to GFOA to determine its eligibility for another certificate.
Preparation of this report could not have been accomplished without the professional, efficient, and dedicated services
of the entire staff of the Department of Finance, AEM Financial Solutions, LLC (the City’s contracted finance director)
other city departments, and the staff of MMKR.
We wish to express our appreciation to all the contributors for their efforts to complete this report .
Respectfully submitted,
Kirk McDonald
City Manager
Government Finance Officers Association
Certificate of
Achievement
for Excellence
in Financial
Reporting
Presented to
City of New Hope
Minnesota
For its Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report
For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2019
Executive Director/CEO
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Term Expires
Kathi Hemken Mayor 12/31/2020
John Elder Councilmember 12/31/2022
Cedrick Frazier Councilmember 12/31/2020
Andrew Hoffe Councilmember 12/31/2020
Jonathan London Councilmember 12/31/2022
Kirk McDonald City Manager Appointed
Bernie Weber Director of Public Works Appointed
Jeff Sargent Director of Community Development Appointed
Susan Rader Director of Parks and Recreation Appointed
Tim Hoyt Chief of Police Appointed
Rich Johnson Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services Appointed
Valerie Leone City Clerk Appointed
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OFFICIALS
CITY OF NEW HOPE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
City Council and Other Officials
Year Ended December 31, 2020
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FINANCIAL SECTION
CITY OF NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2020
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To the City Council and Management
City of New Hope, Minnesota
REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type
activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City of New Hope,
Minnesota (the City) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes to the financial
statements, which collectively comprise the City’s basic financial statements as listed in the table of
contents.
MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the
design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation
of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
AUDITOR’S RESPONSIBILITY
Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements based on our audit . We conducted
our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the
standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the
Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment
of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error . In making
those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the City’s preparation and fair
presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal
control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of
accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management,
as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our
audit opinions.
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C E R T I F I E D
A C C O U N T A N T S
P UBLIC
PRINCIPALS
Thomas A. Karnowski, CPA
Paul A. Radosevich, CPA
William J. Lauer, CPA
James H. Eichten, CPA
Aaron J. Nielsen, CPA
Victoria L. Holinka, CPA/CMA
Jaclyn M. Huegel, CPA
Kalen T. Karnowski, CPA
Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co., P.A.
5353 Wayzata Boulevard • Suite 410 • Minneapolis, MN 55416 • Phone: 952-545-0424 • Fax: 952-545-0569 • www.mmkr.com
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OPINIONS
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to on the previous page present fairly, in all material
respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each
major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City at December 31, 2020, and the
respective changes in financial position and, where applicable, cash flows thereof, and the budgetary
comparisons for the General Fund and Economic Development Authority Special Revenue Fund for the
year then ended, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
OTHER MATTERS
Required Supplementary Information
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the management’s
discussion and analysis and the required supplementary information (RSI), as listed in the table of contents,
be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information, although not a part of the basic
financial statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, who considers it to be
an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate
operational, economic, or historical context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the RSI in
accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which consisted of
inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information
for consistency with management’s responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other
knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We do not express an opinion or
provide any assurance on the information because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient
evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance.
Other Information
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that collectively
comprise the City’s basic financial statements. The introductory section, supplemental information, and
statistical section, as listed in the table of contents, are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are
not required parts of the basic financial statements.
The supplemental information is the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates
directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements . Such
information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial
statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information
directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements or to
the basic financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing
standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the supplemental information
is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole.
The introductory and statistical sections have not been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the
audit of the basic financial statements and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion or provide any
assurance on them.
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OTHER REPORTING REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated May 14, 2021 on
our consideration of the City’s internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance
with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, grant agreements, and other matters. The purpose of
that report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and
compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s
internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit
performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the City’s internal control
over financial reporting and compliance.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
May 14, 2021
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CITY OF NEW HOPE
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Year Ended December 31, 2020
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As management of the City of New Hope, Minnesota (the City), we have provided readers of the City’s
financial statements with this narrative overview and analysis of the financial activities of the City for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2020. We encourage readers to consider the information presented here in
conjunction with additional information that we have furnished in our letter of transmittal, located earlier
in this report.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
• The assets and deferred outflows of resources of the City exceeded its liabilities and deferred
inflows of resources at the close of the most recent fiscal year by $85,039,129 (net position). Of
this amount, $24,251,116 (unrestricted net position) may be used to meet the City’s ongoing
obligations to citizens and creditors.
• The City’s total net position increased by $7,841,398. This was a result of governmental activities
and business type activities increasing net position by $5,347,578 and $2,493,820, respectively.
• As of the close of the current fiscal year, the City’s governmental funds reported combined
ending fund balances of $27,455,251, a decrease of $1,795,737 in comparison with the prior year.
Approximately 24.7 percent of this total amount, $6,781,656, is available for spending at the
City’s discretion (unassigned fund balance).
• At the end of the current fiscal year, unassigned fund balance for the General Fund was
$8,901,587, or 63.0 percent, of total General Fund 2020 expenditures and transfers out.
• The City’s total bonded debt decreased by $2,612,989 (4.6 percent) during the current fiscal year.
OVERVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The management’s discussion and analysis is intended to serve as an introduction to the City’s basic
financial statements, which are comprised of three components: 1) government-wide financial statements,
2) fund financial statements, and 3) notes to basic financial statements. This report also contains other
supplementary information in addition to the basic financial statements.
The financial statements include notes that explain some of the information in the financial statements
and provide more detailed data. The statements are followed by a section of combining and individual
fund financial statements and schedules which further explain and support the information in the financial
statements.
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Figure A shows how the various parts of this annual report are arranged and related to one another.
Management’s
Discussion and
Analysis
Basic Financial
Statements
Required
Supplementary
Information
Government-Wide
Financial Statements
Fund Financial
Statements
Notes to Basic
Financial Statements
Summary Detail
Figure A
Required Components of the City’s
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Government-Wide Financial Statements – The government-wide financial statements are designed to
provide readers with a broad overview of the City’s finances, in a manner similar to private sector
businesses.
The Statement of Net Position presents information on all of the City’s assets, deferred outflows of
resources, liabilities, and deferred inflows of resources, with the difference reported as net position. Over
time, increases or decreases in net position may serve as a useful indicator of whether the financial
position of the City is improving or deteriorating.
The Statement of Activities presents information showing how the City’s net position changed during the
most recent fiscal year. All changes in net position are reported as soon as the underlying event giving
rise to the change occurs, regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Thus, revenues and expenses are
reported in this statement for some items that will only result in cash flows in future fiscal periods
(uncollected taxes and earned but unused vacation leave).
Both of the government-wide financial statements distinguish functions of the City that are principally
supported by taxes and intergovernmental revenues (governmental activities) from other functions that are
intended to recover all or a significant portion of their costs through user fees and charges (business-type
activities). The governmental activities include general government, public safety, public works, culture
and recreation, economic development, and interest on long-term debt. The business-type activities of the
City include sewer utility, water utility, golf course, ice arena, storm water, and street lighting.
Fund Financial Statements – A fund is a grouping of related accounts that is used to maintain control
over resources segregated for specific activities or objectives. The City, like other local governments, uses
fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal requirements. All of the
funds of the City can be divided into two categories: governmental funds and proprietary funds.
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Governmental Funds – Governmental funds account for essentially the same functions reported as
governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements. However, unlike the
government-wide financial statements, governmental fund financial statements focus on near-term
inflows and outflows of spendable resources, and the balances of spendable resources available at the
fiscal year-end. Such information may be useful in evaluating a government’s near-term financing
requirements.
Because the focus of governmental funds is narrower than that of the government-wide financial
statements, it is useful to compare the information presented for governmental funds with similar
information presented for governmental activities in the government -wide financial statements. By doing
so, readers may better understand the long-term impact of the government’s near-term financing
decisions. Both the governmental funds Balance Sheet and Statement of Revenue, Expenditures, and
Changes in Fund Balances provide a reconciliation to facilitate the comparison between governmental
funds and governmental activities.
The City maintains several individual governmental funds. Information is presented separately in the
governmental fund Balance Sheet and the governmental fund Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and
Changes in Fund Balances for the General, Economic Development Authority, HRA Construction, City
Hall CIP, Street Infrastructure, Park/Pool Improvement Project, and HRA Bonds funds, all of which are
considered to be major funds. Data from the remaining governmental funds are combined into a single,
aggregated presentation. Individual fund data for each of these nonmajor governmental funds is provided
in the form of combining statements or schedules elsewhere in this report.
The City adopts annual appropriated budgets for its General Fund and the Economic Develo pment
Authority and Solid Waste Management Special Revenue Funds. A budgetary comparison statement has
been provided for these funds to demonstrate compliance with the adopted budgets.
Proprietary Funds – The City maintains two different types of proprietary funds. Enterprise funds are
used to report the same functions presented as business-type activities in the government-wide financial
statements. The City uses enterprise funds to account for its sewer utility, water utility, golf course, ice
arena, storm water, and street lighting operations. Internal service funds are an accounting device used to
accumulate and allocate costs internally among the City’s various functions. The City uses internal
service funds to account for distribution of vehicle and equipment costs, government-wide costs of
insurance coverage and employee leave, and information technology cost allocation. Because all of these
services predominately benefit governmental rather than business-type functions, they have been included
within governmental activities in the governmental-wide financial statements.
Proprietary funds provide the same type of information as the government-wide financial statements, only
in more detail. The proprietary fund financial statements provide separate information for each of the
enterprise funds, all of which are considered to be major funds of the City. Internal service funds are
combined into a single, aggregated presentation in the proprietary fund financial statements. Individual
fund data for the internal service funds is provided in the form of combining statements elsewhere in this
report.
Notes to Basic Financial Statements – The notes to basic financial statements provide additional
information that is essential to a full understanding of the data provided in the government-wide and fund
financial statements.
Other Information – Required supplementary information (RSI) on the City’s other post-employment
benefit and pension plans is presented following the notes to basic financial statements. Combining and
individual fund statements and schedules for nonmajor funds, along with other city information, are
presented as supplemental information immediately following the RSI. Statistical tables are presented as
the last section in this report.
The statistical section presents information as a context for understanding what the information in the
financial statements, note disclosures, and required supplementary information says about the City’s
overall financial health. The information in the statistical section is not audited.
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GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
As noted earlier, changes in net position may serve over time as a useful indicator of the City’s financial
condition. The City’s assets and deferred outflows of resources exceeded its liabilities and deferred
inflows of resources by $85,039,129 at the end of the 2020 fiscal year.
A portion of the City’s net position (60.5 percent) reflects its investment in capital assets (e.g., land,
buildings, vehicles and equipment); less any related debt used to acquire those assets that is still
outstanding. The City uses these capital assets to provide services to citizens; consequent ly, these assets
are not available for future spending. Although the City’s investment in its capital assets is reported net of
related debt, it should be noted that the resources needed to repay this debt must be provided from other
sources, since the capital assets themselves cannot be used to liquidate these liabilities.
The following is a summary of the City’s net position at the end of the last two fiscal years:
2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019
Current and other assets 42,638,781$ 46,558,017$ 8,102,748$ 5,932,881$ 50,741,529$ 52,490,898$
Capital assets, net of depreciation 73,333,910 68,293,237 29,336,500 29,058,223 102,670,410 97,351,460
Total assets 115,972,691 114,851,254 37,439,248 34,991,104 153,411,939 149,842,358
Deferred outflows of resources
Deferred pension resources 2,315,482 4,422,526 99,031 73,354 2,414,513 4,495,880
Deferred other postemployment benefit resources 167,973 119,013 28,471 24,733 196,444 143,746
Total deferred outflows of resources 2,483,455 4,541,539 127,502 98,087 2,610,957 4,639,626
Long-term liabilities
(including current portion)53,540,307 54,561,626 10,321,457 10,650,831 63,861,764 65,212,457
Other liabilities 1,762,636 3,763,982 980,838 568,736 2,743,474 4,332,718
Total liabilities 55,302,943 58,325,608 11,302,295 11,219,567 66,605,238 69,545,175
Deferred inflows of resources
Deferred pension resources 2,882,251 5,499,493 37,066 134,165 2,919,317 5,633,658
Deferred other postemployment benefit resources 33,203 36,169 5,628 7,518 38,831 43,687
Resources received in advance 1,420,381 2,061,733 – – 1,420,381 2,061,733
Total deferred inflows of resources 4,335,835 7,597,395 42,694 141,683 4,378,529 7,739,078
Net position
Net investment in capital assets 31,359,813 30,139,510 20,127,288 19,315,353 51,487,101 49,454,863
Restricted 7,740,859 6,628,138 1,560,053 1,358,401 9,300,912 7,986,539
Unrestricted 19,716,696 16,702,142 4,534,420 3,054,187 24,251,116 19,756,329
Total net position 58,817,368$ 53,469,790$ 26,221,761$ 23,727,941$ 85,039,129$ 77,197,731$
Governmental Activities Business-Type Activities Total
An additional portion of the City’s net position, $9,300,912, represents resources that are subject to
external restrictions on how they may be used. The remaining balance of unrestricted net position,
$24,251,116, may be used to meet the City’s ongoing obligations to citizens and creditors.
At the end of the current fiscal year, the City is able to report a positive balance in all three categories of
net position for both the governmental activities and the business-type activities. This was also the case at
the previous year-end.
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The following table indicates the changes in net position for the City’s governmental and business-type
activities:
2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019
Revenues
Program revenues
Charges for services 1,504,128$ 1,860,001$ 11,627,850$ 10,587,884$ 13,131,978$ 12,447,885$
Operating grants and
contributions 866,861 826,489 110,331 14,308 977,192 840,797
Capital grants and
contributions 1,048,750 2,819,823 12,922 28,824 1,061,672 2,848,647
General revenues
Property taxes 16,821,240 15,265,428 – – 16,821,240 15,265,428
Tax increments 1,918,857 1,317,803 – – 1,918,857 1,317,803
Franchise taxes 958,162 957,448 – – 958,162 957,448
Grants and contributions not
restricted to specific programs 2,497,630 803,035 – – 2,497,630 803,035
Investment earnings 781,304 1,412,308 137,468 149,296 918,772 1,561,604
Gain on sale of capital assets 22,000 369,163 – – 22,000 369,163
Total revenues 26,418,932 25,631,498 11,888,571 10,780,312 38,307,503 36,411,810
Expenses
General government 2,945,625 1,850,242 – – 2,945,625 1,850,242
Public safety 8,968,009 8,540,198 – – 8,968,009 8,540,198
Public works 3,725,075 3,816,417 – – 3,725,075 3,816,417
Culture and recreation 2,270,751 2,145,988 – – 2,270,751 2,145,988
Economic development 1,350,348 749,651 – – 1,350,348 749,651
Interest on long-term debt 1,570,807 1,412,763 – – 1,570,807 1,412,763
Sewer utility – – 3,096,526 2,834,973 3,096,526 2,834,973
Water utility – – 4,195,981 3,762,099 4,195,981 3,762,099
Golf course – – 316,173 319,871 316,173 319,871
Ice arena – – 1,016,296 1,003,048 1,016,296 1,003,048
Storm water – – 877,244 888,156 877,244 888,156
Street lighting – – 133,270 116,732 133,270 116,732
Total expenses 20,830,615 18,515,259 9,635,490 8,924,879 30,466,105 27,440,138
Change in net position
before transfers 5,588,317 7,116,239 2,253,081 1,855,433 7,841,398 8,971,672
Transfers – internal activities (240,739) (144,624) 240,739 144,624 – –
Change in net position 5,347,578 6,971,615 2,493,820 2,000,057 7,841,398 8,971,672
Net position
Beginning 53,469,790 46,498,175 23,727,941 21,727,884 77,197,731 68,226,059
Ending 58,817,368$ 53,469,790$ 26,221,761$ 23,727,941$ 85,039,129$ 77,197,731$
TotalGovernmental Activities Business-Type Activities
Governmental activities increased the City’s net position by $5,347,578 in 2020, while business -type
activities increased net position by $2,493,820. The increase in general government expense of
$1,095,383 was mainly due to a loss on the disposal of the old City Hall building and improvements. The
increase in economic development expense of $600,697 was a result of a loss on the sale of remaining
land held for resale. Capital grants and contributions decreased from the prior year by $1,771,073, mainly
due to the City utilizing about $1.9 million of a $2.0 million grant to cover part of the outdoor pool
project costs in the prior year. The decrease in capital grants and contributions was offset by increases in
property taxes levied of $1,555,812 and grants and contributions not restricted to specific programs of
$1,694,595, primarily from recognition of approximately $1.6 million of federal coronavirus relief funds.
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Governmental Activities – Governmental activities net position increased by $5,347,578. The following
graphs illustrate the City’s revenues and expenses for its governmental activities:
Expenses and Program Revenues – Governmental Activities
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$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
$6,000,000
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$8,000,000
$9,000,000
$10,000,000
General
Government
Public Safety Public Works Culture and
Recreation
Economic
Development
Interest and
Fiscal Charges
Expenses Program Revenues
Revenue by Source – Governmental Activities
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Business-Type Activities – The net position of business-type activities increased by $2,493,820. This
increase was primarily the result of operating net income in the Sewer Utility, Water Utility, and Storm
Water Funds of $593,340, $961,383, and $373,686, respectively.
Below are the graphs showing the business-type activities revenue and expense comparisons:
Expenses and Program Revenues – Business-Type Activities
$–
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
$3,500,000
$4,000,000
$4,500,000
$5,000,000
$5,500,000
$6,000,000
Sewer Utility Water Utility Golf Course Ice Arena Storm Water Street
Lighting
Expenses Program Revenues
Revenue by Source – Business-Type Activities
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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE CITY’S FUNDS
Governmental Funds
The focus of the City’s governmental funds is to provide information on near-term inflows, outflows, and
balances of spendable resources. Such information is useful in assessing the City’s financing
requirements. In particular, unassigned fund balance may serve as a useful measure of a government’s net
resources available for spending at the end of the fiscal year.
As of the end of the current fiscal year, the City’s governmental funds had combined ending fund
balances of $27,455,251, a decrease of $1,795,737 in comparison with the prior year. Approximately
24.7 percent of this total amount, $6,781,656, constitutes unassigned fund balance, which is available for
spending at the City’s discretion. The remainder of fund balance is either not available for new spending,
or available for new spending, but limited in use, because it is either 1) nonspendable ($24,499),
2)restricted ($9,016,306), 3) committed ($4,639,390), or 4) assigned ($6,993,400).
General Fund – The fund balance of the General Fund increased by $1,786,383 to $8,926,086 at
December 31, 2020. Unassigned fund balance represents 63.0 percent of total 2020 expenditures. The
increase in fund balance was mainly due to revenues exceeding current year operational costs.
Economic Development Authority – Fund balance decreased by $401,302 in 2020, due to the sale of
remaining land held for resale at a loss. The fund balance of $4,320,456 was committed for economic
development projects.
HRA Construction – This fund accounts for the activity within the City's Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Districts, less resources accumulated elsewhere for TIF related long-term obligations. Fund balance
increased by $723,948, which is primarily result of increased in tax increment revenues from
improvements.
City Hall CIP – The decrease in fund balance of $576,934 is due to project expenditures in 2020.
Street Infrastructure – This fund accounts for capital outlay expenditures related to street infrastructure.
Fund balance increased $234,843 from the prior year. The increase was a result of revenues exceeding
current year project costs.
Park/Pool Improvement Project – The decrease in fund balance of $4,666,479 is due to project
expenditures in 2020.
HRA Bonds – The increase in fund balance of $124,294 is primarily related to tax increment revenues
exceeding debt service requirements and other expenditures in the fund.
Proprietary Funds – The City’s proprietary funds provide the same information for the business-type
activities found in the government-wide financial statements, but in more detail.
The City’s enterprise funds had a total net position of $26,479,383 at year-end, of which $4,792,042 was
unrestricted. The total net position of these funds improved by $2,294,461 during 2020. Other factors
concerning the finances of these funds have already been addressed in the discussion of the City’s
business-type activities.
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General Fund Budgetary Highlights
The City’s General Fund budget was not amended during the year. Revenues and expenditures provided
positive budget variances. Actual revenues were over budget by $506,822 and expenditures were under
budget by $1,279,561. Revenue line items with significant budget variances include the following:
•Intergovernmental revenue was over budget by $1,756,383, mostly due to federal funding for
COVID-19-related costs.
•Charges for services revenue was under budget by $1,144,980, mainly due to budgeting for the
City’s new outdoor pool, which was expected to open for 2020, but was closed for the whole
year, due to COVID-19.
Expenditure line items with significant budget variances include the following:
•Public safety expenditures were under budget by $443,090, mostly in personnel services for the
police department, due to vacant positions.
•Culture and recreation expenditures were under budget by $846,975, primarily in swimming pool
budget to actual difference, which contributed to $597,306 of the variance. The pool was not open
in 2020 as anticipated. The remaining budget to actual difference was made up of underspending
in budgeted culture and recreation expenditures from the cancellation of various city programs
and activities, due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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CAPITAL ASSETS AND LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Capital Assets – The City’s investment in capital assets (net of accumulated depreciation) for its
governmental and business-type activities as of December 31, 2020 was $102,670,410, an increase of
$5,318,950 from the prior year. The City’s capital assets for the last two years are as follows:
2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019
Land 994,268$ 994,268$ 485,042$ 485,042$ 1,479,310$ 1,479,310$
Buildings and structures 25,408,669 9,367,855 10,797,364 10,912,208 36,206,033 20,280,063
Vehicles and equipment 10,531,390 10,839,831 2,505,156 2,635,207 13,036,546 13,475,038
Improvements other than buildings 47,227,137 46,133,939 28,522,699 27,865,215 75,749,836 73,999,154
Construction in progress 19,939,298 32,059,543 1,370,824 798,951 21,310,122 32,858,494
Less accumulated
depreciation (30,766,852) (31,102,199) (14,344,585) (13,638,400) (45,111,437) (44,740,599)
Net total 73,333,910$ 68,293,237$ 29,336,500$ 29,058,223$ 102,670,410$ 97,351,460$
Governmental Activities Business-Type Activities Total
The majority of the increase in capital assets was in building and structures, due to completion of City
Hall and police station projects. Additional details of the City’s capital asset activity for the year can be
found in Note 5 of the notes to basic financial statements.
Long-Term Liabilities – The debt service funds account for the accumulation of resources to finance all
of the City’s governmental activity general obligation debt. The revenue sources for these funds include
annual tax levies, tax increments, franchise taxes, and special assessments. At year-end, there was
$2,845,806 of fund balance restricted for debt service in the governmental funds. The lease revenue bonds
and G.O. revenue bonds will be paid from the designated business activity from Ice Arena, Sewer Utility,
Water Utility, and Storm Water Funds. The following table presents the City’s long-term liabilities as of
the last two year-ends:
2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019
GO. bonds and certificates 38,930,476$ 40,433,000$ 3,285,833$ 3,509,802$ 42,216,309$ 43,942,802$
G.O. tax increment bonds 6,005,590 6,582,397 1,307,253 1,401,536 7,312,843 7,983,933
Lease revenue bonds – – 3,505,000 3,505,000 3,505,000 3,505,000
G.O. revenue bonds and notes – – 1,111,126 1,326,532 1,111,126 1,326,532
Total 44,936,066$ 47,015,397$ 9,209,212$ 9,742,870$ 54,145,278$ 56,758,267$
TotalGovernmental Activities Business-Type Activities
The City achieved an “AA” rating from Standard & Poor’s. Additional details of long-term liabilities
activity for the year can be found in Note 6 of the notes to basic financial statements.
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ECONOMIC FACTORS AND NEXT YEAR’S BUDGETS AND RATES
Economic factors affect the preparation of annual budgets. The following factors were considered in
preparing the 2021 budget:
• User charges have been increased to account for various utility improvements scheduled for 2021
and beyond.
• The overall tax levy was reduced to a 3.4 percent increase for 2021, primarily related to no new
bonding for capital projects.
• Management provided a long-term plan to City Council in November that highlighted the tax
effect of major capital and operating decisions. This will be an important document when
preparing future budgets.
• The City dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic in a measured and forward-thinking manner,
balancing increased costs for public safety and the loss of revenue from fees, licenses, etc. with
reductions in spending, programming, and seasonal equipment. The City received approximately
$1.6 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security funding, which was
targeted for police and fire public safety costs.
REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
This financial report is designed to provide a general overview of the City’s finances for all those with an
interest in the City’s finances. Questions concerning any of the information provided in this report or
requests for additional financial information should be addressed to the Department of Finance, City of
New Hope, 4401 Xylon Avenue North, New Hope, Minnesota 55428.
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GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CITY OF NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2020
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City of New Hope, Minnesota
Statement of Net Position
December 31, 2020
Governmental Business-Type
Activities Activities Total
Assets
Cash and temporary investments 39,764,534$ 5,056,635$ 44,821,169$
Cash held with fiscal agent - 1,560,053 1,560,053
Receivables
Taxes 352,003 - 352,003
Accrued interest 65,631 - 65,631
Accounts 369,512 1,437,072 1,806,584
Loans 261,516 - 261,516
Special assessments 577,299 192,210 769,509
Internal balances 414,307 (414,307) -
Due from other governments 104,844 60,084 164,928
Inventories 68,035 42,492 110,527
Prepaid items 24,499 - 24,499
Investment in joint ventures 636,601 168,509 805,110
Capital assets
Land and construction in progress 20,933,566 1,855,866 22,789,432
Depreciable assets (net of accumulated deprecation)52,400,344 27,480,634 79,880,978
Total Assets 115,972,691 37,439,248 153,411,939
Deferred Outflows of Resources
Deferred pension resources 2,315,482 99,031 2,414,513
Deferred other post-employment benefit resources 167,973 28,471 196,444
Total Deferred Outflow of Resources 2,483,455 127,502 2,610,957
Liabilities
Accrued salaries payable 434,390 50,626 485,016
Accounts and contracts payable 658,964 325,749 984,713
Due to other governments 15,876 537,976 553,852
Accrued interest payable 625,111 62,931 688,042
Deposits payable 14,495 3,556 18,051
Unearned revenue 13,800 - 13,800
Noncurrent liabilities
Due within one year 2,633,231 537,115 3,170,346
Due in more than one year 43,146,291 8,672,097 51,818,388
Net pension liability – due in more than one year 6,650,322 924,026 7,574,348
Other post-employment benefits liability – due in more than one year 1,110,463 188,219 1,298,682
Total Liabilities 55,302,943 11,302,295 66,605,238
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Deferred pension resources 2,882,251 37,066 2,919,317
Deferred other post-employment benefit resources 33,203 5,628 38,831
Resources received in advance 1,420,381 - 1,420,381
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 4,335,835 42,694 4,378,529
Net Position
Net investment in capital assets 31,359,813 20,127,288 51,487,101
Restricted for
Economic development 5,379,088 - 5,379,088
Debt service 2,220,695 1,560,053 3,780,748
Public safety police expenses 135,571 - 135,571
Ice arena 5,505 - 5,505
Unrestricted 19,716,696 4,534,420 24,251,116
Total Net Position 58,817,368$ 26,221,761$ 85,039,129$
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Expenses
Charges for
Services
Operating
Grants and
Contributions
Capital Grants
and
Contributions
Governmental Activities
General government 2,945,625$ 217,183$ 103,086$ -$
Public safety 8,968,009 736,004 438,189 -
Public works 3,725,075 234,121 231,733 780,874
Culture and recreation 2,270,751 316,820 17,603 267,876
Economic development 1,350,348 - 76,250 -
Interest on long-term debt 1,570,807 - - -
Total Governmental Activities 20,830,615 1,504,128 866,861 1,048,750
Business-Type Activities
Sewer utility 3,096,526 3,712,613 93,335 -
Water utility 4,195,981 5,468,607 15,861 12,922
Golf course 316,173 423,766 129 -
Ice arena 1,012,913 601,291 585 -
Storm water 877,244 1,259,707 421 -
Street lighting 133,270 161,866 - -
Total Business-type Activities 9,632,107 11,627,850 110,331 12,922
Total 30,462,722$ 13,131,978$ 977,192$ 1,061,672$
General Revenues
Taxes
Property taxes
Tax increments
Franchise taxes
Grants and contributions not restricted to specific programs
Unrestricted investment earnings
Gain on sale of capital assets
Transfers - Internal Activities
Total General Revenues and Transfers
Change in Net Position
Net Position, January 1
Net Position, December 31
Functions/Programs
Program Revenues
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Statement of Activities
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
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Governmental
Activities
Business-Type
Activities Total
(2,625,356)$ -$ (2,625,356)$
(7,793,816) - (7,793,816)
(2,478,347) - (2,478,347)
(1,668,452) - (1,668,452)
(1,274,098) - (1,274,098)
(1,570,807) - (1,570,807)
(17,410,876) - (17,410,876)
- 709,422 709,422
- 1,301,409 1,301,409
- 107,722 107,722
- (411,037) (411,037)
- 382,884 382,884
- 28,596 28,596
- 2,118,996 2,118,996
(17,410,876) 2,118,996 (15,291,880)
16,821,240 - 16,821,240
1,918,857 - 1,918,857
958,162 - 958,162
2,497,630 - 2,497,630
781,304 137,468 918,772
22,000 - 22,000
(240,739) 240,739 -
22,758,454 378,207 23,136,661
5,347,578 2,497,203 7,844,781
53,469,790 23,727,941 77,197,731
58,817,368$ 26,225,144$ 85,042,512$
Net (Expenses) Revenues
and Changes in Net Position
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FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CITY OF NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2020
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Balance Sheet
Governmental Funds
December 31, 2020
9001 9015/9501 9213-9228 9202
Economic
Development HRA City Hall
General Authority Construction CIP
Assets
Cash and temporary investments 8,663,198$ 2,004,366$ 5,006,979$ 1,411,332$
Receivables
Taxes 346,582 - 2,680 -
Accrued interest 65,631 - - -
Accounts 231,879 87,128 19,475 -
Loans - 240,500 - -
Special assessments 46,146 2,985 - -
Due from other governments 51,000 - - -
Prepaid items 24,499 - - -
Due from other funds 156,685 - -
Advances to other funds - 2,004,480 2,003,318 -
Total Assets 9,585,620$ 4,339,459$ 7,032,452$ 1,411,332$
Liabilities
Accrued salaries payable 262,435$ 9,087$ -$ -$
Accounts and contracts payable 109,467 6,931 - 193,972
Due to other governments 15,245 - - -
Deposits payable 14,495 - - -
Due to other funds - - -
Advances from other funds - - 1,653,364 -
Unearned revenue - - - -
Total Liabilities 401,642 16,018 1,653,364 193,972
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Unavailable revenue - taxes 215,426 - - -
Unavailable revenue - special assessments 42,466 2,985 - -
Resources received in advance - - - -
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 257,892 2,985 - -
Fund Balances (Deficit)
Nonspendable 24,499 - - -
Restricted - - 5,379,088 -
Committed - 4,320,456 - -
Assigned - -- 1,217,360
Unassigned 8,901,587 - - -
Total Fund Balances (Deficit)8,926,086 4,320,456 5,379,088 1,217,360
Total Liabilities, Deferred Inflows
of Resources, and Fund Balances 9,585,620$ 4,339,459$ 7,032,452$ 1,411,332$
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9203 9234 9117-9121
Park/Pool Other Total
Street Improvement Governmental Governmental
Infrastructure Project HRA Bonds Funds Funds
2,229,491$ 698,398$ 232,407$ 8,353,529$ 28,599,700$
- - 2,741 - 352,003
- - - - 65,631
- - - 23,589 362,071
- - - 21,016 261,516
467,290 - - 60,878 577,299
53,844 - - - 104,844
- - - - 24,499
- - - 75,000 231,685
- - - 375,000 4,382,798
2,750,625$ 698,398$ 235,148$ 8,909,012$ 34,962,046$
-$ -$ -$ -$ 271,522$
162,517 48,062 516 10,561 532,026
- - - - 15,245
- - - - 14,495
75,000 - - - 75,000
375,000 - 2,354,434 - 4,382,798
- - - 13,800 13,800
612,517 48,062 2,354,950 24,361 5,304,886
- - - - 215,426
467,030 - - 53,621 566,102
1,420,381 - - - 1,420,381
1,887,411 - - 53,621 2,201,909
- - - - 24,499
- 650,336 - 2,986,882 9,016,306
- - - 318,934 4,639,390
250,697 - - 5,525,343 6,993,400
- - (2,119,802) (129) 6,781,656
250,697 650,336 (2,119,802) 8,831,030 27,455,251
2,750,625$ 698,398$ 235,148$ 8,909,012$ 34,962,046$
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City of New Hope, Minnesota
Reconciliation of the Balance Sheet
to the Statement of Net Position
Governmental Funds
December 31, 2020
Total Fund Balances - Governmental Funds 27,455,251$
Amounts reported for the governmental activities in the statement of net position are different because:
Capital assets used in governmental activities are not financial resources and therefore are
not reported as assets in governmental funds.
Cost of capital assets 91,093,283
Less: accumulated depreciation (20,602,577)
Noncurrent liabilities, including bonds payable, are not due and payable in the current period and
therefore are not reported as liabilities in the funds. Noncurrent liabilities at year-end consist of
Bond principal payable (42,346,280)
Plus: unamortized bond premium (2,589,786)
Pension liability (6,428,510)
Internal service funds are used by management to charge certain costs of services to individual funds.
The assets and liabilities are included in the statement of net position.
Internal service fund net position included in governmental activities 11,766,990
Internal balances for internal services used by business-type activities 257,622
Some receivables are not available soon enough to pay for the current period's expenditures,
and therefore are reported as unavailable revenue in the funds.
Taxes 215,426
Special assessments 566,102
Governmental funds do not report long-term amounts related to pensions
Deferred outflows of pension resources 2,291,710
Deferred inflows of pension resources (2,873,353)
Governmental funds do not report a liability for accrued interest until due and payable.(625,111)
The City's investment in a joint venture is not a current financial resource and, therefore, is not
reported as an asset in the governmental funds, but is included in the Statement of Net Position.636,601
Total Net Position - Governmental Activities 58,817,368$
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City of New Hope, Minnesota
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances
Governmental Funds
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
9001 9015/9501 9213-9228 9202
Economic
Development HRA City Hall
General Authority Construction CIP
Revenues
Taxes
Property taxes 10,422,823$ 348,000$ -$ -$
Tax increments - - 1,174,001 -
Franchise taxes 518,162 - - -
Licenses and permits 393,911 - - -
Intergovernmental 3,161,645 76,250 - -
Charges for services 704,320 - - -
Fines and forfeitures 138,922 - - -
Special assessments 110,670 10,384 - -
Investment earnings 113,447 105,845 129,625 44,124
Miscellaneous 14,184 12,516 - -
Total Revenues 15,578,084 552,995 1,303,626 44,124
Expenditures
Current
General government 2,062,733 - - -
Public safety 8,361,209 - - -
Public works 1,622,046 - - -
Culture and recreation 2,035,658 - - -
Economic development - 918,678 369,029 -
Capital outlay
General government 674 - - 621,058
Public safety 48,669 - - -
Public works - - - -
Culture and recreation - - - -
Economic development - - 81,785 -
Debt service
Principal - - - -
Interest and fiscal charges - - 128,864 -
Total Expenditures 14,130,989 918,678 579,678 621,058
Excess (Deficiency) of
Revenues Over Expenditures 1,447,095 (365,683) 723,948 (576,934)
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers in 339,288 - - -
Transfers out - (35,619) - -
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)339,288 (35,619) - -
Net Change in Fund Balances 1,786,383 (401,302) 723,948 (576,934)
Fund Balances (Deficit), January 1 7,139,703 4,721,758 4,655,140 1,794,294
Fund Balances (Deficit), December 31 8,926,086$ 4,320,456$ 5,379,088$ 1,217,360$
See notes to basic financial statements -21-
9203 9234 9117-9121
Park/Pool Other Total
Street Improvement Governmental Governmental
Infrastructure Project HRA Bonds Funds Funds
1,467,333$ -$ -$ 4,517,952$ 16,756,108$
- - 744,856 - 1,918,857
440,000 - - - 958,162
- - - - 393,911
695,197 338,770 - 17,876 4,289,738
- - - 282,567 986,887
- - - - 138,922
104,619 - - 8,592 234,265
62,954 16,297 - 135,198 607,490
- - - - 26,700
2,770,103 355,067 744,856 4,962,185 26,311,040
- - - - 2,062,733
- - - - 8,361,209
- - - 231,349 1,853,395
- - - - 2,035,658
- - 3,643 - 1,291,350
- - - - 621,732
- - - - 48,669
2,513,630 - - - 2,513,630
- 5,021,546 - 382,396 5,403,942
- - - - 81,785
- - 420,725 1,485,165 1,905,890
11,042 - 196,194 1,442,553 1,778,653
2,524,672 5,021,546 620,562 3,541,463 27,958,646
245,431 (4,666,479) 124,294 1,420,722 (1,647,606)
- - - 79,373 418,661
(10,588) - - (520,585) (566,792)
(10,588) - - (441,212) (148,131)
234,843 (4,666,479) 124,294 979,510 (1,795,737)
15,854 5,316,815 (2,244,096) 7,851,520 29,250,988
250,697$ 650,336$ (2,119,802)$ 8,831,030$ 27,455,251$
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City of New Hope, Minnesota
Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and
Changes in Fund Balances to the Statement of Activities
Governmental Funds
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
Net Change in Fund Balances - Governmental Funds (1,795,737)$
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of activities are different because:
Capital outlays are reported in governmental funds as expenditures. However, in the statement of
activities, the cost of those assets is allocated over the estimated useful lives as depreciation expense.
Capital outlays 8,302,379
Capital assets transferred from internal service funds 22,997
Depreciation expense (2,413,980)
The Statement of Activities reports gains and losses arising from the trade-in or disposal of existing assets to
acquire new capital assets. Conversely, governmental funds simply report proceeds on sale of capital assets. (796,143)
The City's investment in a joint venture is not a current financial resource and, therefore, is not
reported as an asset in the governmental funds, but is included in the Statement of Net Position.
Change in investment in joint venture (175,588)
The issuance of long-term debt provides current financial resources to governmental funds, while the
repayment of principal of long-term debt consumes the current financial resources of governmental
funds. Neither transaction, however, has any effect on net position. Also, governmental funds report
the effect of premiums, discounts and similar items when debt is first issued, whereas these amounts
are deferred and amortized in the statement of activities. The amounts below are the effects of these
differences in the treatment of long-term debt and related items.
Principal repayments 1,905,890
Amortization of bond premium 173,441
Interest on long-term debt in the statement of activities differs from the amount reported in the
governmental funds because interest is recognized as an expenditure in the funds when it is due,
and thus requires the use of current financial resources. In the statement of activities, however,
interest expense is recognized as the interest accrues, regardless of when it is due.34,405
Certain revenues are recognized as soon as they are earned. Under the modified accrual basis of
accounting, certain revenues cannot be recognized until they are available to liquidate liabilities
of the current period.
Property taxes 65,132
Special assessments (148,588)
State aids (88,770)
Long-term pension activity is not reported in governmental funds
Pension expense (336,542)
Direct aid contributions 60,778
Internal service funds are used by management to charge the costs for equipment, information system,
equipment replacement, employee benefits and major losses incurred by individual funds. The
activities of internal service funds is reported in the government-wide financial statements.
Change in net position of the internal service funds 737,263
Less: the change in internal balances for internal services used by business-type activities (199,359)
Change in Net Position - Governmental Activities 5,347,578$
See notes to basic financial statements -23-
City of New Hope, Minnesota
General Fund
Budget and Actual
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
Budgeted Amounts Actual Over (Under)
Original Final Amounts Budget
Revenues
Taxes
Property taxes 10,518,931$ 10,518,931$ 10,422,823$ (96,108)$
Franchise taxes 505,244 505,244 518,162 12,918
Licenses and permits 474,025 474,025 393,911 (80,114)
Intergovernmental 1,405,262 1,405,262 3,161,645 1,756,383
Charges for services 1,849,300 1,849,300 704,320 (1,144,980)
Fines and forfeitures 225,000 225,000 138,922 (86,078)
Special assessments 30,000 30,000 110,670 80,670
Investment earnings 60,000 60,000 113,447 53,447
Miscellaneous 3,500 3,500 14,184 10,684
Total Revenues 15,071,262 15,071,262 15,578,084 506,822
Expenditures
Current
General government 2,034,950 2,034,950 2,062,733 27,783
Public safety 8,804,299 8,804,299 8,361,209 (443,090)
Public works 1,620,168 1,620,168 1,622,046 1,878
Culture and recreation 2,882,633 2,882,633 2,035,658 (846,975)
Capital outlay -
General government 3,500 3,500 674 (2,826)
Public safety 65,000 65,000 48,669 (16,331)
Total Expenditures 15,410,550 15,410,550 14,130,989 (1,279,561)
Excess (Deficiency) of
Revenues Over Expenditures (339,288) (339,288) 1,447,095 1,786,383
Other Financing Sources
Transfers in 339,288 339,288 339,288 -
Net Change in Fund Balances - - 1,786,383 1,786,383
Fund Balances, January 1 7,139,703 7,139,703 7,139,703 -
Fund Balances, December 31 7,139,703$ 7,139,703$ 8,926,086$ 1,786,383$
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances –
See notes to basic financial statements -24-
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Economic Development Authority Fund
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances –
Budget and Actual
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
Actual Over (Under)
Original Final Amounts Budget
Revenues
Taxes
Property taxes 348,000$ 348,000$ 348,000$ -$
Intergovernmental 100,000 100,000 76,250 (23,750)
Special assessments 1,600 1,600 10,384 8,784
Investment earnings 76,000 76,000 105,845 29,845
Miscellaneous - - 12,516 12,516
Total Revenues 525,600 525,600 552,995 27,395
Expenditures
Current
Economic development
Personnel services 345,919 345,919 336,358 (9,561)
Supplies 300 300 76,250 75,950
Other services and charges 432,886 432,886 506,070 73,184
Total Expenditures 779,105 779,105 918,678 139,573
Excess (Deficiency) of
Revenues Over Expenditures (253,505) (253,505) (365,683) (112,178)
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers out (35,619) (35,619) (35,619) -
Net Change in Fund Balances (289,124) (289,124) (401,302) (112,178)
Fund Balances, January 1 4,721,758 4,721,758 4,721,758 -
Fund Balances, December 31 4,432,634$ 4,432,634$ 4,320,456$ (112,178)$
Budgeted Amounts
See notes to basic financial statements -25-
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Statement of Net Position (Continued on the Following Pages)Statement of Net Position (Continued)
Proprietary Funds Proprietary Funds
December 31, 2020
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash and temporary investments 1,400,403$ 2,345,370$ 214,545$ 800$
Cash held with fiscal agent - - - 1,560,053
Receivables
Accounts 341,662 928,912 4,355 38,296
Special assessments 53,611 120,942 - -
Due from other governments - - - 60,084
Inventories - 37,976 4,516 -
Total Current Assets 1,795,676 3,433,200 223,416 1,659,233
Noncurrent Assets
Investment in joint ventures - 168,509 - -
Capital assets
Land - - 250,625 -
Buildings and structures - - 973,145 9,824,219
Vehicles and equipment 607,475 1,392,767 122,348 382,566
Improvements other than buildings 6,628,754 11,323,137 140,620 -
Construction in progress 448,066 796,122 - -
Less: accumulated depreciation (3,042,136) (4,222,936) (1,037,058) (4,244,148)
Total Capital Assets
(Net of Accumulated Depreciation)4,642,159 9,289,090 449,680 5,962,637
Total Noncurrent Assets 4,642,159 9,457,599 449,680 5,962,637
Total Assets 6,437,835 12,890,799 673,096 7,621,870
Deferred Outflows of Resources
Deferred pension resources 36,362 17,336 5,149 23,370
Deferred other postemployment
benefit resources 11,851 5,502 987 5,964
Total Deferred Outflows of Resources 48,213 22,838 6,136 29,334
Business-Type Activities - Enterprise Funds
See notes to basic financial statements -26-(continued)
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Statement of Net Position (Continued)
Proprietary Funds
December 31, 2020
Governmental
Activities -
9304 9305 Internal
Storm Water Street Lighting Totals Service Funds
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and temporary investments 1,024,563$ 70,954$ 5,056,635$ 11,164,834$
Cash held with fiscal agent - - 1,560,053 -
Receivables
Accounts 116,960 6,887 1,437,072 7,441
Special assessments 15,355 2,302 192,210 -
Due from other governments - - 60,084 -
Inventories - - 42,492 68,035
Total Current Assets 1,156,878 80,143 8,348,546 11,240,310
Noncurrent Assets
Investment in joint ventures - - 168,509 -
Capital assets
Land 234,417 - 485,042 85,647
Buildings and structures - - 10,797,364 3,158,296
Vehicles and equipment - - 2,505,156 9,763,536
Improvements other than buildings 10,040,483 389,705 28,522,699 -
Construction in progress 126,636 - 1,370,824 -
Less: accumulated depreciation (1,778,822) (19,485) (14,344,585) (10,164,275)
Total Capital Assets
(Net of Accumulated Depreciation)8,622,714 370,220 29,336,500 2,843,204
Total Noncurrent Assets 8,622,714 370,220 29,505,009 2,843,204
Total Assets 9,779,592 450,363 37,853,555 14,083,514
Deferred Outflows of Resources
Deferred pension resources 16,814 - 99,031 23,772
Deferred other postemployment benefit resources 4,167 - 28,471 167,973
Total Deferred Outflows of Resources 20,981 - 127,502 191,745
Business-Type Activities - Enterprise Funds
See notes to basic financial statements -27-(continued)
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Statement of Net Position (Continued)Statement of Net Position (Continued)
Proprietary Funds Proprietary Funds
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Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accrued salaries payable 13,478$ 20,062$ 2,143$ 11,003$
Accounts and contracts payable 183,320 76,811 4,522 39,139
Due to other governments - 533,806 187 3,983
Accrued interest payable 8,902 31,881 - 4,790
Due to other funds - - - 156,685
Deposits payable - 3,556 - -
Compensated absences payable, current portion - - - -
Bonds and notes payable, current portion 57,501 324,780 - -
Total Current Liabilities 263,201 990,896 6,852 215,600
Noncurrent Liabilities
Other postemployment benefits payable 78,344 36,372 6,530 39,423
Pension liability 339,285 161,761 48,040 218,058
Compensated absences payable - - - -
Unamortized premium 19,005 76,797 - -
Bonds and notes payable 739,847 2,962,132 - 3,505,000
Total Noncurrent Liabilities 1,176,481 3,237,062 54,570 3,762,481
Total Liabilities 1,439,682 4,227,958 61,422 3,978,081
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Deferred pension resources 13,610 6,489 1,927 8,747
Deferred other postemployment benefit resources 2,343 1,088 194 1,179
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 15,953 7,577 2,121 9,926
Net Position
Net investment in capital assets 3,825,806 5,925,381 449,680 2,457,637
Restricted for debt service - - - 1,560,053
Unrestricted 1,204,607 2,752,721 166,009 (354,493)
Total Net Position 5,030,413$ 8,678,102$ 615,689$ 3,663,197$
Business-Type Activities - Enterprise Funds
See notes to basic financial statements -28-(continued)
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Statement of Net Position (Continued)
Proprietary Funds
December 31, 2020
Governmental
Activities -
9304 9305 Internal
Storm Water Street Lighting Totals Service Funds
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accrued salaries payable 3,940$ -$ 50,626$ 162,868$
Accounts and contracts payable 12,548 9,409 325,749 126,938
Due to other governments - - 537,976 631
Accrued interest payable 17,358 - 62,931 -
Due to other funds - - 156,685 -
Deposits payable - - 3,556 -
Compensated absences payable, current portion - - - 84,346
Bonds and notes payable, current portion 154,834 - 537,115 -
Total Current Liabilities 188,680 9,409 1,674,638 374,783
Noncurrent Liabilities
Other postemployment benefits payable 27,550 - 188,219 1,110,463
Pension liability 156,882 - 924,026 221,812
Compensated absences payable - - - 759,110
Unamortized premium 40,690 - 136,492 -
Bonds and notes payable 1,328,626 - 8,535,605 -
Total Noncurrent Liabilities 1,553,748 - 9,784,342 2,091,385
Total Liabilities 1,742,428 9,409 11,458,980 2,466,168
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Deferred pension resources 6,293 - 37,066 8,898
Deferred other postemployment benefit resources 824 - 5,628 33,203
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 7,117 - 42,694 42,101
Net Position
Net investment in capital assets 7,098,564 370,220 20,127,288 2,843,204
Restricted for debt service - - 1,560,053 -
Unrestricted 952,464 70,734 4,792,042 8,923,786
Total Net Position 8,051,028$ 440,954$ 26,479,383$ 11,766,990$
Total Net Position - Enterprise Funds 26,479,383$
Adjustment to reflect the consolidation of internal service fund
activities related to the enterprise funds (257,622)
Net Position - Business-type Activities 26,221,761$
Business-Type Activities - Enterprise Funds
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City of New Hope, Minnesota City of New Hope, Minnesota
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Statement of Revenues, Expenses and
Changes in Net Position Changes in Net Position (Continued)
Proprietary Funds Proprietary Funds
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020 For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
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Operating Revenues
Charges for services 3,712,613$ 5,139,616$ 401,666$ 560,316$
Billings to departments - - - -
Other - - - -
Total Operating Revenues 3,712,613 5,139,616 401,666 560,316
Operating Expenses
Cost of goods sold 1,845,989 3,090,013 23,816 -
Personnel services 683,595 210,954 130,264 416,763
Supplies 12,287 69,045 24,917 36,154
Utilities 9,505 632 26,983 211,668
Other services and charges 383,807 482,142 82,511 106,389
Depreciation 184,090 325,447 36,503 195,894
Total Operating Expenses 3,119,273 4,178,233 324,994 966,868
Operating Income (Loss)593,340 961,383 76,672 (406,552)
Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses)
Investment earnings 41,283 47,238 1,983 30,741
Miscellaneous revenues 910 344,852 22,229 41,560
Intergovernmental 92,425 - - -
Capital contributions to governmental activities - - - -
Gain (loss) on sale of capital assets - - - (3,383)
Interest expense (37,701) (86,576) - (58,181)
Total Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses)96,917 305,514 24,212 10,737
Income (Loss) Before Contributions
and Transfers 690,257 1,266,897 100,884 (395,815)
Capital Contributions - 12,922 - -
Transfers In - -- 400,000
Transfers Out (55,564) (57,939) (10,769) (10,769)
Change in Net Position 634,693 1,221,880 90,115 (6,584)
Net Position, January 1 4,395,720 7,456,222 525,574 3,669,781
Net Position, December 31 5,030,413$ 8,678,102$ 615,689$ 3,663,197$
Business-Type Activities - Enterprise Funds
See notes to basic financial statements -30-
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and
Changes in Net Position (Continued)
Proprietary Funds
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
Governmental
Activities -
9304 9305 Internal
Storm Water Street Lighting Totals Service Funds
Operating Revenues
Charges for services 1,259,707$ 161,866$ 11,235,784$ -$
Billings to departments - - - 3,699,238
Other - - - 23,526
Total Operating Revenues 1,259,707 161,866 11,235,784 3,722,764
Operating Expenses
Cost of goods sold - - 4,959,818 -
Personnel services 198,352 - 1,639,928 1,030,498
Supplies 6,776 - 149,179 284,174
Utilities - 103,069 351,857 106,343
Other services and charges 439,257 10,605 1,504,711 1,067,124
Depreciation 241,636 19,485 1,003,055 577,571
Total Operating Expenses 886,021 133,159 9,608,548 3,065,710
Operating Income (Loss)373,686 28,707 1,627,236 657,054
Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses)
Investment earnings 15,370 853 137,468 173,814
Miscellaneous revenues 421 - 409,972 -
Intergovernmental - - 92,425 -
Capital contributions to governmental activities - - - (22,997)
Gain (loss) on sale of capital assets - - (3,383) 22,000
Interest expense (40,460) - (222,918) -
Total Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses)(24,669) 853 413,564 172,817
Income (Loss) Before Contributions
and Transfers 349,017 29,560 2,040,800 829,871
Capital Contributions - - 12,922 -
Transfers In - - 400,000 -
Transfers Out (24,220) - (159,261) (92,608)
Change in Net Position 324,797 29,560 2,294,461 737,263
Net Position, January 1 7,726,231 411,394 24,184,922 11,029,727
Net Position, December 31 8,051,028$ 440,954$ 26,479,383$ 11,766,990$
Change in Net Position - Enterprise Funds 2,294,461$
Adjustment to reflect the consolidation of internal service fund activities related to
the enterprise funds.199,359
Change in Net Position - Business-Type Activities 2,493,820$
Business-Type Activities - Enterprise Funds
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City of New Hope, Minnesota City of New Hope, Minnesota
Statement of Cash Flows (Continued on the Following Pages)Statement of Cash Flows (Continued)
Proprietary Funds Proprietary Funds
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020 For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Receipts from customers and users 3,702,655$ 5,089,495$ 399,031$ 581,514$
Receipts from interfund services provided - - - -
Other operating receipts 93,335 344,852 22,229 41,560
Payments to suppliers (2,094,037) (3,336,608) (157,349) (399,706)
Payments to employees (524,922) (270,851) (129,716) (399,569)
Net Cash From
Operating Activities 1,177,031 1,826,888 134,195 (176,201)
Cash Flows From Noncapital
Financing Activities
Receipts on interfund balances - - - 156,685
Payments on interfund balances - - - (104,291)
Transfers in - - - 400,000
Transfers out (55,564) (57,939) (10,769) (10,769)
Net Cash From
Noncapital Financing Activities (55,564) (57,939) (10,769) 441,625
Cash Flows from Capital
and Related Financing Activities
Acquisition of capital assets (436,835) (745,251) - (36,332)
Proceeds from sale of assets - - - -
Payment of advance from other funds (875,000) (570,598) - -
Capital contributions - 12,922 - -
Principal paid on long-term debt (56,116) (321,260) - -
Interest paid on long-term debt (39,548) (100,331) - (58,181)
Net Cash From
Capital and Related Financing Activities (1,407,499) (1,724,518) - (94,513)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Investment earnings 41,283 47,238 1,983 30,741
Net Increase (Decrease)
in Cash and Cash Equivalents (244,749) 91,669 125,409 201,652
Cash and Cash Equivalents, January 1 1,645,152 2,253,701 89,136 1,359,201
Cash and Cash Equivalents, December 31 1,400,403$ 2,345,370$ 214,545$ 1,560,853$
Reconciliation to the Proprietary Funds
Statement of Net Position
Cash and temporary investments 1,400,403$ 2,345,370$ 214,545$ 800$
Cash held with fiscal agent - - - 1,560,053
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 1,400,403$ 2,345,370$ 214,545$ 1,560,853$
Business-Type Activities - Enterprise Funds
See notes to basic financial statements -32-(continued)
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Statement of Cash Flows (Continued)
Proprietary Funds
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
Governmental
Activities -
9304 9305 Internal
Storm Water Street Lighting Totals Service Funds
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Receipts from customers and users 1,263,488$ 163,626$ 11,199,809$ -$
Receipts from interfund services provided - - - 3,696,272
Other operating receipts 421 - 502,397 23,526
Payments to suppliers (455,566) (113,335) (6,556,601) (1,471,777)
Payments to employees (224,660) - (1,549,718) (792,031)
Net Cash From
Operating Activities 583,683 50,291 3,595,887 1,455,990
Cash Flows from Noncapital
Financing Activities
Receipts on interfund balances - - 156,685 -
Payments on interfund balances - - (104,291) -
Transfers in - - 400,000 -
Transfers out (24,220) - (159,261) (92,608)
Net Cash From
Noncapital Financing Activities (24,220) - 293,133 (92,608)
Cash Flows from Capital
and Related Financing Activities
Acquisition of capital assets (66,297) - (1,284,715) (525,988)
Proceeds from sale of assets - - - 22,000
Payment of advance from other funds - - (1,445,598) -
Capital contributions - - 12,922 -
Principal paid on long-term debt (147,734) - (525,110) -
Interest paid on long-term debt (44,083) - (242,143) -
Net Cash From
Capital and Related Financing Activities (258,114) - (3,484,644) (503,988)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Investment earnings 15,370 853 137,468 173,814
Net Increase (Decrease)
in Cash and Cash Equivalents 316,719 51,144 541,844 1,033,208
Cash and Cash Equivalents, January 1 707,844 19,810 6,074,844 10,131,626
Cash and Cash Equivalents, December 31 1,024,563$ 70,954$ 6,616,688$ 11,164,834$
Reconciliation to the Proprietary Funds
Statement of Net Position
Cash and temporary investments 1,024,563$ 70,954$ 5,056,635$ 11,164,834$
Cash held with fiscal agent - - 1,560,053 -
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 1,024,563$ 70,954$ 6,616,688$ 11,164,834$
Business-Type Activities - Enterprise Funds
See notes to basic financial statements -33-(continued)
City of New Hope, Minnesota City of New Hope, Minnesota
Statement of Cash Flows (Continued)Statement of Cash Flows (Continued)
Proprietary Funds Proprietary Funds
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020 For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
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Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss)
to Net Cash From Operating Activities
Operating income (loss)593,340$ 961,383$ 76,672$ (406,552)$
Adjustments to reconcile operating income (loss)
to net cash from operating activities
Depreciation 184,090 325,447 36,503 195,894
Other income related to operations 93,335 344,852 22,229 41,560
(Increase) decrease in assets
Receivables
Accounts (9,991) (61,269) (2,635) 30,524
Special assessments 33 5,559 - -
Due from other governments - 5,589 - (9,326)
Inventories - (701) 1,216 -
(Increase) decrease in deferred outflows of resources
Deferred pension resources (18,546) 2,952 (841) (5,171)
Deferred other postemployment benefit resources (5,741) (561) (288) (1,916)
Increase (decrease) in liabilities
Accounts and contracts payable 158,617 9,067 (328) (33,706)
Accrued salaries payable 5,151 6,844 496 276
Due to other governments (1,066) 296,858 (10) (11,789)
Compensated absences payable - - - -
Other postemployment benefits payable 30,454 (2,356) 1,054 7,697
Pension liability 165,845 (35,744) 6,099 40,897
Increase (decrease) in deferred inflows of resources
Deferred pension resources (18,976) (30,618) (5,953) (24,538)
Deferred other postemployment benefit resources 486 (414) (19) (51)
Net Cash From
Operating Activities 1,177,031$ 1,826,888$ 134,195$ (176,201)$
Schedule of Noncash Capital and
Related Financing Activities
Amortization of bond discount -$ -$ -$ -$
Amortization of bond premium 1,278$ 5,270$ -$ -$
Net book value of capital asset disposals -$ -$ -$ 3,383$
Capital assets contributed to governmental activities -$ -$ -$ -$
Business-Type Activities - Enterprise Funds
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City of New Hope, Minnesota
Statement of Cash Flows (Continued)
Proprietary Funds
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
Governmental
Activities -
9304 9305 Internal
Storm Water Street Lighting Totals Service Funds
Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss)
to Net Cash From Operating Activities
Operating income (loss)373,686$ 28,707$ 1,627,236$ 657,054$
Adjustments to reconcile operating income (loss)
to net cash from operating activities
Depreciation 241,636 19,485 1,003,055 577,571
Other income related to operations 421 -502,397 -
(Increase) decrease in assets
Receivables
Accounts 2,570 1,572 (39,229) (2,966)
Special assessments 1,211 188 6,991 -
Due from other governments - - (3,737) -
Inventories - - 515 (5,460)
(Increase) Decrease in deferred outflows of resources
Deferred pension resources (4,071) -(25,677) (4,643)
Deferred other postemployment benefit resources 4,768 -(3,738) (48,960)
Increase (decrease) in liabilities
Accounts and contracts payable (8,479) 339 125,510 (8,727)
Accrued salaries payable 1,563 -14,330 18,343
Due to other governments (1,054) -282,939 51
Compensated absences payable - - - 89,575
Other postemployment benefits payable (42,488) -(5,639) 177,615
Pension liability 32,826 -209,923 35,592
Increase (decrease) in deferred inflows of resources
Deferred pension resources (17,014) -(97,099) (26,089)
Deferred other postemployment benefit resources (1,892) -(1,890) (2,966)
Net Cash From
Operating Activities 583,683$ 50,291$ 3,595,887$ 1,455,990$
Schedule of Noncash Capital and
Related Financing Activities
Amortization of bond discount 803$ -$ 803$ -$
Amortization of bond premium 2,803$ -$ 9,351$ -$
Net book value of capital asset disposals -$ -$ 3,383$ -$
Capital assets contributed to governmental activities -$ -$ -$ 22,997$
Business-Type Activities - Enterprise Funds
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CITY OF NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA
Notes to Basic Financial Statements
December 31, 2020
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NOTE 1 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A. Organization
The City of New Hope, Minnesota (the City) operates under “Optional Plan B” as defined in Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 412. Under this plan, the government of the City is run by a council composed of an
elected mayor and four councilmembers. The City Council exercises legislative authority and determines
all matters of policy. The city manager, who is appointed by the City Council, is responsible for the proper
administration of all affairs relating to the City.
The accounting policies of the City conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America as applicable to governmental units.
B. Reporting Entity
As required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, these financial
statements include the City (the primary government) and its component units. Component units are legally
separate entities for which the primary government is financially accountable, or for which the exclusion
of the component unit would render the financial statements of the primary government misleading . The
criteria used to determine if the primary government is financially accountable for a component unit
includes whether or not the primary government appoints the voting majority of the potential component
unit’s board, is able to impose its will on the potential component unit, is in a relationship of financial
benefit or burden with the potential component unit, or is fiscally depended upon by the potential
component unit.
As a result of applying these criteria, certain organizations have been included or disclosed in this report as
follows:
1. Blended Component Unit – The New Hope Economic Development Authority (EDA) and
Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) are fiscally dependent upon the City, and were
developed to control and operate the housing and redevelopment and tax increment districts within
the City. Since the City Council makes up the EDA and HRA boards, and funding for EDA and
HRA activities are provided by the City, both entities are considered to be blended component units
of the City, and are reported as special revenue, debt service, and capital projects funds.
2. Joint Ventures and Jointly Controlled Organization – The City participates in various joint
ventures and jointly controlled organizations, which are described later in these notes.
C. Government-Wide Financial Statements
The government-wide financial statements (Statement of Net Position and Statement of Activities) display
information about the reporting government as a whole. These statements include all of the financial
activities of the City. Governmental activities, which are normally supported by taxes and
intergovernmental revenues, are reported separately from business-type activities, which significantly rely
upon sales, fees, and charges for support.
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The Statement of Activities demonstrates the degree to which the direct expenses o f a given function or
segment are offset by program revenues. Direct expenses are those that are clearly identifiable with a
specific function or segment. Program revenues include: 1) charges to customers or applicants who
purchase, use, or directly benefit from goods, services, or privileges provided b y a given function or
segment; 2) operating grants and contributions; and 3) capital grants and contributions, including special
assessments that are restricted to meeting the operational or capital requirements of a particular function or
segment. Taxes and other internally directed revenues are reported as general revenues.
The government-wide financial statements are reported using the economic resources measurement focus
and the accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recorded when earned and expenses are recorded when
a liability is incurred, regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Property taxes and special assessments
are recognized as revenues in the fiscal year for which they are certified for levy. Grants and similar items
are recognized when all eligibility requirements imposed by the provider have been met.
As a general rule, the effect of interfund activity has been eliminated from the government -wide financial
statements. However, charges between the City’s enterprise funds and other functions are not eliminated,
as that would distort the direct costs and program revenues reported in those functions. Depreciation
expense is included in the direct expenses of each function. Interest on long-term debt is considered an
indirect expense and is reported separately on the Statement of Activities.
D. Fund Financial Statement Presentation
Separate fund financial statements are provided for governmental and proprietary funds. Major individual
governmental and enterprise funds are reported as separate columns in the fund financial statements.
Aggregated information for the remaining nonmajor governmental funds is reported in a single column in
the fund financial statements.
Governmental fund financial statements are reported using the current financial resources measurement
focus and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Under this basis of accounting, transactions are recorded
in the following manner:
1. Revenue Recognition – Revenue is recognized when it becomes measurable and available.
“Measurable” means the amount of the transaction can be determined and “available” means
collectible within the current period or soon enough thereafter to be used to pay liabilities of the
current period. For this purpose, the City considers revenues to be available if they are coll ected
within 60 days after year-end. Only the portion of special assessments receivable due within the
current fiscal period is considered to be susceptible to accrual as revenue of the current period.
Grants and similar items are recognized when all eligibility requirements imposed by the provider
have been met. Proceeds of long-term debt and acquisitions under capital leases are reported as
other financing sources.
Major revenue that is susceptible to accrual includes property taxes, special assessments,
intergovernmental revenue, charges for services, and interest earned on investments. Major revenue
that is not susceptible to accrual includes licenses and permits, fees, and miscellaneous revenue .
Such revenue is recorded only when received because it is not measurable until collected.
2. Recording of Expenditures – Expenditures are generally recorded when a liability is incurred,
except for principal and interest on long-term debt and other long-term liabilities, which are
recognized as expenditures to the extent they have matured. Capital asset acquisitions are reported
as capital outlay expenditures in the governmental funds.
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Proprietary fund financial statements are reported using the economic resources measurement focus and
accrual basis of accounting, similar to the government-wide financial statements. Proprietary funds
distinguish operating revenues and expenses from nonoperating items. Operating revenues and expenses
generally result from providing services and producing and delivering goods in connection with a
proprietary fund’s principal ongoing operations. The principal operating revenues of the City’s enterprise
funds and internal service funds are charges to customers for sales and services. The operating expenses for
the enterprise funds and internal service funds include the cost of sales and services, administrative
expenses, and depreciation on capital assets. All revenues and expenses that do not meet this definition are
reported as nonoperating revenues and expenses.
Aggregated information for the internal service funds is reported in a single column in the proprietary fund
financial statements. Because the principal user of the internal services is the City’s governmental activities,
the financial statements of the internal service funds are consolidated into the governmental column when
presented in the government-wide financial statements. The cost of these services is reported in the
appropriate functional activity.
Description of Funds
The City reports the following major governmental funds:
General Fund – This is the general operating fund of the City. It is used to account for all financial
resources except those required to be accounted for in another fund.
Economic Development Authority Special Revenue Fund – This fund accounts for the activities of the
EDA, which controls and operates the housing and redevelopment projects and tax increment districts in
the City. Its activities are funded through property tax levies and federal and state aids and grants.
HRA Construction Capital Projects Fund – This fund is used to account for redevelopment costs for tax
increment districts, which are primarily funded by tax increment bonds and tax increment revenues.
City Hall CIP Capital Projects Fund – This fund is used to account for the accumulation of resources for
City Hall projects.
Street Infrastructure Capital Projects Fund – This fund is used to account for various street projects
within the City.
Park/Pool Improvement Project Capital Projects Fund – This fund is used to account for park and pool
improvements.
HRA Bonds Debt Service Fund – This fund is used to account for revenue from tax increments and interest
income to pay for the principal and interest on the City’s tax increment bond issues.
The City reports the following major enterprise funds:
Sewer Utility Fund – This fund accounts for the provisions of sewer services to residents of the City. All
activities necessary to provide such services are accounted for in this fund, including administration,
operations, maintenance, billing and collection.
Water Utility Fund – This fund is used to account for the provisions of water services to residents of the
City. All activities necessary to provide such services are accounted for in this fund, including
administration, operations, maintenance, billing and collection.
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Golf Course Fund – This fund is used to account for the operations of the City’s public golf course.
Ice Arena Fund – This fund is used to account for the operation of the City’s indoor ice arena.
Storm Water Fund – This fund is used to account for the general operation and maintenance of the City’s
storm water system.
Street Lighting Fund – This fund is used to account for the operation of the City’s streetlight system.
The City also reports the following fund type:
Internal Service Funds – These funds are used to account for the City’s vehicle and equipment rental,
employee leave benefits, insurance, and information technology operations. Internal service funds operate
in a manner similar to enterprise funds; however, they provide services primarily to other departments
within the City.
E. Budgets and Budgetary Accounting
Each fall, following a truth in taxation public hearing, the City Council adopts an operating budget for the
following fiscal year beginning January 1. The City legally adopts budgets for the General Fund and certain
special revenue funds (Economic Development Authority and Solid Waste Management Funds), on a
modified accrual basis of accounting. The legal level of budgetary control is at the fund level. The city
manager may transfer appropriations within funds, or departments within funds, but needs City Council
approval to adjust the total budget of a fund. Appropriations lapse at year-end; however, the City Council
may approve the carryover of specific amounts. In 2020, expenditures exceeded budget in the Economic
Development Authority Special Revenue Fund by $139,573, and the (nonmajor) Solid Waste Management
Special Revenue Fund by $6,114. The excess spending was funded by revenues received in excess of budget
and available fund balance.
F. Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments
Cash balances from all funds are combined and invested to the extent available in short-term investments.
Earnings from the pooled investments are allocated to the individual funds based on the average monthly
cash and investment balances of the respective funds. Certain bond proceeds may be held separately for
capital projects. Earnings on these accounts are allocated directly to the respective funds.
For purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, the City considers all highly liquid debt instruments with an
original maturity from the time of purchase of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The proprietary
funds’ portion of the government-wide cash and investment pool is considered to be cash equivalent,
including the cash held with fiscal agent.
The City generally reports investments at fair value other than for certain investment pools that are valued
at amortized cost.
The City categorizes its fair value measurements within the fair value hierarchy established by accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The hierarchy is based on the valuation inputs
used to measure the fair value of the asset. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical
assets; Level 2 inputs are significant other observable inputs; and Level 3 inputs are significant
unobservable inputs. Debt securities classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy are valued using a
matrix pricing technique. Matrix pricing is used to value securities based on the securities’ relationship to
benchmark quoted prices. See Note 2 for the City’s recurring fair value measurements as of the current
year-end.
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G. Receivables
Accounts receivable include amounts billed for services provided before year-end. Unbilled utility
enterprise fund receivables are also included for services provided in the year. The City annually certifies
delinquent utility accounts to the county for collection in the following year; therefore, no allowance for
doubtful accounts has been established for the delinquent utility receivables.
H. Property Taxes
Property tax levies are set by the City Council in December of each year and are certified to Hennepin
County for collection in the following year. In Minnesota, counties act as collection agents for all property
taxes. The county spreads the levies over all taxable property. Such taxes become a lien on January 1 and
are recorded as receivables by the City on that date. Property taxes may be paid by taxpayers in two equal
installments on May 15 and October 15. The county provides tax settlements to cities and other taxing
districts three times a year; in July, December, and January.
Property taxes are recognized as revenue in the year levied in the government -wide financial statements
and proprietary fund financial statements. In the governmental fund financial statements, taxes are
recognized as revenue when received in cash or within 60 days after year-end. Taxes which remain unpaid
on December 31 are classified as delinquent taxes receivable and are offset by a deferred inflow of resources
in the governmental fund financial statements.
I. Special Assessments
Special assessments are levied against benefited properties for the cost or a portion of the cost of special
assessment improvement projects in accordance with Minnesota Statutes. These assessments are collectible
by the City over a term of years usually consistent with the term of the related bond issue. Collection of
annual installments (including interest) is handled by the County Auditor in the same manner as property
taxes. Property owners are allowed to (and often do) prepay future installments withou t interest or
prepayment penalties.
In governmental fund financial statements, revenue from special assessments is recognized by the City
when it becomes measurable and available to finance expenditures of the current fiscal period. In practice,
current and delinquent special assessments received by the City are recognized as revenue for the current
year. Special assessments are collected by the county and remitted by December 31 (remitted to the City
the following January) and are also recognized as revenue for the current year. All special assessments
receivable in governmental funds are completely offset by a deferred inflow of resources for assessments
not received within 60 days after year-end. In government-wide financial statements, special assessments
are recognized as revenues in the year for which they are certified. At December 31, 2020, the total
delinquent special assessment receivable balance was $45,957.
Once a special assessment roll is adopted, the amount attributed to each parcel is a lien upon that property
until full payment is made, or the amount is determined to be excessive by the City Council or court action.
If special assessments are allowed to go delinquent, the property is subject to tax forfeit sale and the
first proceeds of that sale (after costs, penalties and expenses of sale) are remitted to the City in payment of
delinquent special assessments. Generally, the City will collect the full amount of its special assessments
not adjusted by City Council or court action. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, a property shall be subject to
a tax forfeit sale after three years unless it is homesteaded, agricultural, or seasonal recreational land in
which event, the property is subject to such sale after five years.
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J. Interfund Balances and Transfers
In the fund financial statements, balances between funds that are representative of lending or borrowing
arrangements are reported as either “due to/from other funds” (current portion) or “advances to/from other
funds.” All other outstanding balances between funds are reported as “due to/from other funds.” Interfund
balances and transfers reported in the fund financial statements are eliminated to the extent possible in the
government-wide financial statements. Any residual balances outstanding between the governmental
activities and business-type activities are reported in the government-wide financial statements as “internal
balances.”
K. Inventory and Prepaid Items
Inventory is valued at cost using the first-in/first-out method. Inventory consists mainly of expendable
supplies held for consumption.
Certain cash payment to vendors reflects costs applicable to future accounting periods are recorded as
prepaid items in both government-wide and fund financial statements.
Inventory and prepaid items of the governmental funds are recorded as expenditures when consumed rather
than when purchased.
L. Capital Assets
Capital assets, which include property, buildings, improvements, equipment, and infrastructure assets
(roads, bridges, sidewalks, and similar items) are reported in the applicable governmental or business-type
activities columns in the government-wide financial statements. Such assets are capitalized at historical
cost or estimated historical cost for assets where actual historical cost is not available . Donated assets are
recorded as capital assets at their estimated acquisition value on the date of donation. The City defines
capital assets as those with an initial, individual cost of more than $5,000 with an estimated useful life in
excess of two years or more. The cost of normal maintenance and repairs that do not add to the value of the
asset or materially extend asset lives are not capitalized.
Capital assets are recorded in the government-wide and proprietary fund financial statements but are not
reported in the governmental fund financial statements. Capital assets are depreciated using the straight-line
method over their estimated useful lives. Land and construction in progress are not depreciated. Useful
lives vary from 15 to 50 years for buildings and structures, 15 to 50 years for improvements other than
buildings, and 3 to 20 years for vehicles and equipment.
M. Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources
In addition to assets and liabilities, statements of net position or balance sheets will sometimes report
deferred outflows or inflows of resources. These separate financial statement elements represent a
consumption or acquisition of net position that applies to a future period and so will not be recognized as
an outflow of resources (expense/expenditure) or an inflow of financial resources (revenue) until then.
Deferred outflows and inflows of resources related to pensions or other post-employment benefits (OPEB)
are reported in the government-wide and proprietary fund Statements of Net Position. These deferred
outflows and inflows of resources result from differences between expected and actual experience, changes
in proportion, assumption changes, differences between projected and actual earnings on plan investments,
and contributions to the plan subsequent to the measurement date and before the end of the reporting period.
These amounts are deferred and amortized as required under pension or OPEB standards.
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Deferred inflows of resources from unavailable revenue arises only under a modified accrual basis of
accounting and, therefore, is only reported in governmental fund financial statements. The governmental
funds report unavailable revenues from two sources: property taxes and special assessments. These amounts
are deferred and recognized as an inflow of resources in the period that the amounts become available.
The City also reports deferred inflows or resources for resources received in advance, which is reported in
both the governmental fund financial statements and the government -wide financial statements. This item
represents amounts received before the applicable time requirements are met, but after all other eligibility
requirements have been met.
N. Long-Term Liabilities
In the government-wide financial statements and proprietary fund financial statements, long-term debt and
other long-term obligations are reported as liabilities. The recognition of bond premiums and discounts are
delayed and amortized over the life of the bonds using the straight-line method. Bonds payable are reported
net of the applicable bond premium or discount. Bond issuance costs are reported as an expense in the
period incurred.
In the fund financial statements, governmental fund types recognize bond premium and discounts, as well
as bond issuance costs, during the current period. The face amount of debt issued is reported as other
financing sources. Premiums received on debt issuances are reported as other financing sources, while
discounts on debt issuances are reported as other financing uses. Issuance costs, whether or not withheld
from the actual debt proceeds received, are reported as debt service expenditures.
O. Compensated Absences
A liability is recognized for unpaid vacation, sick leave, wellness days, and personal leave earned by
employees at the Balance Sheet date if it is probable the benefit will be paid as time off or at separation of
service. The City implemented a personal leave plan in 1994 in which all new employees, other than police
officers, participate. Employees who have had five or more years of service at the time of implementation
were allowed to choose between the personal leave plan or the vacation/sick leave plan. Under the
vacation/sick leave plan, employees are entitled to compensation for unpaid vacation time up to 160 hours
and one-third of their accumulated sick leave, to a maximum of 320 hours. Under personal leave, employees
are entitled to 200 hours of accumulated leave time. The Employee Leave Internal Service Fund is typically
used to liquidate governmental compensated absences payable.
P. Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB)
Under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 471.61, Subd. 2b, public employers must allow retirees and their
dependents to continue coverage indefinitely in an employer-sponsored health care plan, under the
following conditions: 1) retirees must be receiving (or eligible to receive) an annuity from a Minnesota
public pension plan, 2) coverage must continue in a group plan until age 65, and retirees must pay no more
than the group premium, and 3) retirees are able to add dependent coverage during open enrollment period
or qualifying life event prior to retirement. All premiums are funded on a pay-as-you-go basis. The liability
was determined, in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 75,
at December 31, 2020. The Insurance Reserve Internal Service Fund is typically used to liquidate
governmental OPEB payable.
Q. State-Wide Pension Plans
For purposes of measuring the net pension liability, deferred outflows/inflows of resources, and pension
expense, information about the fiduciary net position of the Public Employees Retirement Association
(PERA) and additions to/deductions from the PERA’s fiduciary net position have been determined on the
same basis as they are reported by the PERA. For this purpose, plan contributions are recognized as of
employer payroll paid dates and benefit payments and refunds are recognized when due and payable in
accordance with the benefit terms. Investments are reported at fair value.
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R. Risk Management
The City is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts: theft of, damage to, and destruction of assets;
errors and omissions; and natural disasters. The City participates in the League of Minnesota Cities
Insurance Trust (LMCIT), a public entity risk pool for its general property and casualty, workers ’
compensation, and other miscellaneous insurance coverage. The LMCIT operates as a common risk
management and insurance program for a large number of cities in Minnesota. The City pays an annual
premium to the LMCIT for insurance coverage. The LMCIT agreement provides that the trust will be
self-sustaining through member premiums and will reinsure through commercial companies for claims in
excess of certain limits. The City also carries commercial insurance for certain other risks of loss. Settled
claims resulting from these risks did not exceed insurance coverage in any of the last three fiscal years.
There were no significant reductions in insurance coverage in the current year.
S. Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts
reported at the date of the financial statements during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from
those estimates.
T. Fund Balance Classifications
In the fund financial statements, governmental funds report fund balance in classifications that disclose
constraints for which amounts in those funds can be spent. These classifications are as follows:
• Nonspendable – Consists of amounts that are not in spendable form, such as prepaid items,
inventory, and other long-term assets.
• Restricted – Consists of amounts related to externally imposed constraints established by creditors,
grantors, or contributors; or constraints imposed by state statutory provisions.
• Committed – Consists of internally imposed constraints established by resolution of the City
Council, which cannot be used for any other purpose unless the City Council removes or changes
the specified use by taking the same type of action employed to previously commit those amounts.
• Assigned – Consists of internally imposed constraints representing amounts intended to be used by
the City for specific purposes that do not meet the criteria to be classified as restricted or committed.
Assigned amounts represent intended uses established by the governing body itself or by an official
to which the governing body delegates the authority. The City Council has adopted a fund balance
policy, which delegates the authority to assign amounts for specific purposes to the finance manager
or city manager.
• Unassigned – The residual classification for the General Fund, which also reflects negative residual
amounts in other funds.
When both restricted and unrestricted resources are available for use, it is the City’s policy to first use
restricted resources, and then use unrestricted resources as needed. When committed, assigned, or
unassigned resources are available for use, it is the City’s policy to use resources in the following
order: 1) committed, 2) assigned, and 3) unassigned.
The City’s fund balance policy includes a fund balance goal in the General Fund of maintaining an
unassigned fund balance of 42 percent of the next year’s budgeted General Fund expenditures.
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U. Net Position
In the government-wide and proprietary fund financial statements, net position represents the difference
between assets, deferred outflows of resources, liabilities, and deferred inflows of resources. Net position
is displayed in three components:
• Net Investment in Capital Assets – Consists of capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation,
reduced by any outstanding debt attributable to acquire capital assets.
• Restricted Net Position – Consists of net position restricted when there are limitations imposed
on its use through external restrictions imposed by creditors, grantors, or laws or regulations of
other governments.
• Unrestricted Net Position – All other elements of net position that do not meet the definition of
“restricted” or “net investment in capital assets.”
The City applies restricted resources first when an expense is incurred for which both restricted and
unrestricted resources are available.
V. Deficit Fund Equity
The following funds had fund balance or net position deficits at December 31, 2020:
Fund Amount
HRA Bonds Debt Service Fund 2,119,802$
Nonmajor governmental funds
2010B G.O. Equipment Bonds Debt Service Fund 129$
Internal service funds
Insurance Reserve 518,375$
The City plans to fund these deficits with future property taxes, tax increments, or transfers.
NOTE 2 – CASH AND INVESTMENTS
A. Components of Cash and Investments
Cash and investments are presented in the financial statements as follows:
Deposits 4,401,207$
Investments 41,977,420
Petty cash 2,595
Total 46,381,222$
Cash and investments at year-end consist of the following:
Statement of Net Position
Cash and temporary investments 44,821,169$
Cash held with fiscal agent 1,560,053
Total 46,381,222$
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B. Deposits
In accordance with applicable Minnesota Statutes, the City maintains deposits at depository banks
authorized by the City Council, including checking accounts and certificates of deposit.
The following is considered the most significant risk associated with deposits:
Custodial Credit Risk – In the case of deposits, this is the risk that in the event of a bank failure, the
City’s deposits may be lost.
Minnesota Statutes require that all deposits be protected by federal deposit insurance, corporate surety
bond, or collateral. The market value of collateral pledged must equal 110 percent of the deposits not
covered by federal deposit insurance or corporate surety bonds. Authorized collateral includes treasury
bills, notes, and bonds; issues of U.S. government agencies; general obligations rated “A” or better;
revenue obligations rated “AA” or better; irrevocable standard letters of credit issued by the Federal
Home Loan Bank; and certificates of deposit. Minnesota Statutes require that securities pledged as
collateral be held in safekeeping in a restricted account at the Federal Reserve Bank or in an account at
a trust department of a commercial bank or other financial institution that is not owned or controlled
by the financial institution furnishing the collateral. The City has no additional deposit policies
addressing custodial credit risk.
At year-end, the carrying amount of the City’s deposits was $4,401,207, while the balance on the bank
records was $4,771,392. At December 31, 2020, all deposits were fully covered by federal deposit
insurance or collateral held by the City’s agent in the City’s name.
C. Investments
The City has the following investments at year-end:
Fair Value
Measurements
Investment Type Rating Agency Using No Maturity Less Than 1 1 to 5 Greater Than 5 Total
U.S. agency securities
FNMA Level 2 –$ –$ –$ 1,299$ 1,299$
FHLB AA S&P Level 2 – – 1,673,759 – 1,673,759
FFCB AA S&P Level 2 – – 2,103,056 – 2,103,056
State and local government securities AA S&P Level 2 – – 516,880 – 516,880
U.S. Treasury securities Level 1 – – – 1,545,000 1,545,000
Negotiable certificates of deposit Level 2 – 3,701,078 7,681,302 – 11,382,380
Investment pool/mutual funds
4M Fund Not Applicable 2,342,420 – – – 2,342,420
Invesco Government and Agency Fund AAA S&P NAV 17,037,352 – – – 17,037,352
UBS Select Prime Institutional Fund AAA S&P NAV 5,375,274 – – – 5,375,274
Total investments 24,755,046$ 3,701,078$ 11,974,997$ 1,546,299$ 41,977,420$
Not Rated
Credit Risk
Not Rated
Interest Risk –
Maturity Duration in Years
Not Rated
Not Rated
All mutual funds currently held by the City reported at net asset value, have no funded commitments, and
have daily redemption frequencies with no redemption notice required. The Minnesota Municipal Money
Market (4M) Fund is external investment pool regulated by Minnesota Statutes that is not registered with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), but follows the regulatory rules of the SEC. The City’s
investment in this fund is measured at the value per share provided by the pool, which is based on an
amortized cost method that approximates fair value. There are no restrictions or limitations on withdrawals
from the 4M Fund.
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NOTE 2 – CASH AND INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
Investments are subject to various risks, the following of which are considered the most significant:
Credit Risk – This is the risk that an issuer or other counterparty to an investment will not fulfill its
obligations. Minnesota Statutes limit the City’s investments to direct obligations or obligations
guaranteed by the United States or its agencies; shares of investment companies registered under the
Federal Investment Company Act of 1940 that receive the highest credit rating, are rated in one of the
two highest rating categories by a statistical rating agency, and all of the investments have a final
maturity of 13 months or less; general obligations rated “A” or better; revenue obligations rated “AA”
or better; general obligations of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency rated “A” or better; bankers’
acceptances of United States banks eligible for purchase by the Federal Reserve System; commercial
paper issued by United States corporations or their Canadian subsidiaries, rated of the highest quality
category by at least two nationally recognized rating agencies, and maturing in 270 days or le ss;
Guaranteed Investment Contracts guaranteed by a United States commercial bank, domestic branch of
a foreign bank, or a United States insurance company, and with a credit quality in one of the top
two highest categories; repurchase or reverse purchase agreements and securities lending agreements
with financial institutions qualified as a “depository” by the government entity, with banks that are
members of the Federal Reserve System with capitalization exceeding $10,000,000; that are a primary
reporting dealer in U.S. government securities to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York; or certain
Minnesota securities broker-dealers. The City’s investment policies do not further address credit risk.
Custodial Credit Risk – For investments, this is the risk that in the event of a failure of the counterparty
to an investment transaction (typically a broker-dealer) the City would not be able to recover the value
of its investments or collateral securities that are in the possession of an outside party. The City does
not have a formal investment policy addressing this risk, but typically limits its exposure by purchasing
insured or registered investments, or by control of who holds the securities.
Concentration Risk – This is the risk associated with investing a significant portion of the City’s
investment (considered 5.0 percent or more) in the securities of a single issuer, excluding
U.S. guaranteed investments (such as treasuries), investment pools, and mutual funds. The City’s
investment policies do not limit the concentration of investments. As of December 31, 2020, the City
had 5.0 percent invested in securities issued by the Federal Farm Credit Bank.
Interest Rate Risk – This is the risk of potential variability in the fair value of fixed rate investments
resulting from changes in interest rates (the longer the period for which an interest rate is fixed, the
greater the risk). The City does not have an investment policy limiting the duration of investments.
NOTE 3 – LOAN RECEIVABLES
The City has made several business subsidy loans to local businesses, some of which were funded with
grant proceeds received from Hennepin County. The terms and periods of repayment vary with each loan.
Loans receivable in the Economic Development Authority Special Revenue Fund at December 31, 2020
totaled $240,500. Loans receivable in nonmajor governmental funds totaled $21,016.
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NOTE 4 – INTERFUND BALANCES AND TRANSFERS
The composition of internal balances as of December 31, 2020 is as follows:
Receivable Fund Payable Fund Amount Purpose
Due from/to other funds
Governmental Business-type
General Fund Ice Arena 156,685$ Cash flow
Governmental Governmental
Nonmajor governmental Street Infrasturcture 75,000 Finance capital purchase
Total due from/to other funds 231,685
Advances to/from other funds
Governmental Governmental
Economic Development Authority HRA Construction 1,653,364 Finance capital purchase
Economic Development Authority HRA Bonds 351,116 Finance capital purchase
HRA Construction HRA Bonds 2,003,318 Finance capital purchase
Nonmajor governmental Street Infrasturcture 375,000 Finance capital purchase
Total advances from/to other funds 4,382,798
Interfund activity eiminated from government-wide statements (4,457,798)
Internal service fund activities related to the enterprise funds 257,622
Total internal balances – government-wide statements 414,307$
In 2020, the General Fund loaned the Ice Arena Fund $156,685 for cash flow purposes, the balance on the
loan will be paid back in 2021.The Economic Development Authority Special Revenue Fund loaned the
HRA Construction Capital Projects Fund $2,433,162 in 2008, for the purchase of land at Bass Lake Road.
The interfund loan matures in 2028 and carries an interest rate of 4.00 percent. As of December 31, 2020,
the balance outstanding was $1,653,364. In 2016, the Temporary Financing Fund loaned the Street
Infrastructure Capital Projects Fund $750,000 to fund future capital purchases. The loan will be paid back
over a 10-year period with a 2.00 percent interest rate. As of December 31, 2020, the balance outstanding
was $450,000. The Economic Development Authority Special Revenue Fund and the HRA Construction
Capital Projects Fund loaned the HRA Bonds Debt Service Fund $351,116 and $2,003,318, respectively,
for the purchase of the Hy-Vee property. The interfund loan matures in 2042 and carries an interest rate of
4.00 percent.
Interfund transfers during the year ended December 31, 2020 were as follows:
Nonmajor Ice Arena
General Governmental Enterprise Total
Transfer Out
Economic Development Authority 35,619$ (1)–$ –$ 35,619$
Street Infrastructure – 10,588 (3)– 10,588
Nonmajor governmental 51,800 (2)68,785 (4)400,000 (5)520,585
Sewer Utility Enterprise 55,564 (2)– – 55,564
Water Utility Enterprise 57,939 (2)– – 57,939
Golf Course Enterprise 10,769 (2)– – 10,769
Ice Arena Enterprise 10,769 (2)– – 10,769
Storm Water Enterprise 24,220 (2)– – 24,220
Internal Service 92,608 (2)– – 92,608
Total 339,288$ 79,373$ 400,000$ 818,661$
(1)Transfer to reimburse the General Fund for the aerial lease payment to West Metro Fire-Rescue District.
(2)Transfers to cover administrative charges paid for by the General Fund.
(3)Transfer to close nonmajor governmental 2016 Street Improvement Project Capital Projects Fund.
(4)Transfer from nonmajor governmental 2010B G.O. Equipment Bonds Debt Service Fund to nonmajor governmental
Fire Capital Projects Fund for future fire equipment purchases.
(5)Transfer from nonmajor governmental Park Infrastructure Capital Projects Fund to Ice Arena Enterprise Fund for debt
service and capital improvements costs.
Transfers In
Funds
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NOTE 5 – CAPITAL ASSETS
Capital asset activity for the year ended December 31, 2020 was as follows:
A. Changes in Capital Assets Used in Governmental Activities
Beginning
of Year Additions Deletions End of Year
Capital assets, not depreciated
Land 994,268$ –$ –$ 994,268$
Construction in progress 32,059,543 8,236,837 (20,357,082) 19,939,298
Total capital assets, not depreciated 33,053,811 8,236,837 (20,357,082) 20,933,566
Capital assets, depreciated
Buildings and structures 9,367,855 18,774,744 (2,733,930) 25,408,669
Vehicles and equipment 10,839,831 537,758 (846,199) 10,531,390
Improvements other than buildings 46,133,939 1,636,110 (542,912) 47,227,137
Total capital assets, depreciated 66,341,625 20,948,612 (4,123,041) 83,167,196
Less accumulated depreciation on
Buildings and structures (6,969,667) (249,252) 1,945,551 (5,273,368)
Vehicles and equipment (8,514,438) (517,691) 846,199 (8,185,930)
Improvements other than buildings (15,618,094) (2,224,608) 535,148 (17,307,554)
Total accumulated depreciation (31,102,199) (2,991,551) 3,326,898 (30,766,852)
Net capital assets, depreciated 35,239,426 17,957,061 (796,143) 52,400,344
Total capital assets, net 68,293,237$ 26,193,898$ (21,153,225)$ 73,333,910$
B. Changes in Capital Assets Used in Business-Type Activities
Beginning
of Year Additions Deletions End of Year
Capital assets, not depreciated
Land 485,042$ –$ –$ 485,042$
Construction in progress 798,951 1,273,955 (702,082) 1,370,824
Total capital assets, not depreciated 1,283,993 1,273,955 (702,082) 1,855,866
Capital assets, depreciated
Buildings and structures 10,912,208 – (114,844) 10,797,364
Vehicles and equipment 2,635,207 55,358 (185,409) 2,505,156
Improvements other than buildings 27,865,215 657,484 – 28,522,699
Total capital assets, depreciated 41,412,630 712,842 (300,253) 41,825,219
Less accumulated depreciation on
Buildings and structures (4,762,831) (212,181) 114,844 (4,860,168)
Vehicles and equipment (2,235,229) (84,459) 182,026 (2,137,662)
Improvements other than buildings (6,640,340) (706,415) – (7,346,755)
Total accumulated depreciation (13,638,400) (1,003,055) 296,870 (14,344,585)
Net capital assets, depreciated 27,774,230 (290,213) (3,383) 27,480,634
Total capital assets, net 29,058,223$ 983,742$ (705,465)$ 29,336,500$
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NOTE 5 – CAPITAL ASSETS (CONTINUED)
C. Depreciation Expense by Function
Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2020 was charged to the following functions:
Governmental activities
General government 77,047$
Public safety 64,565
Public works 1,946,363
Culture and recreation 326,005
Internal service 577,571
Total depreciation expense – governmental activities 2,991,551$
Business-type activities
Sewer utility 184,090$
Water utility 325,447
Golf course 36,503
Ice arena 195,894
Storm water 241,636
Street lighting 19,485
Total depreciation expense – business-type activities 1,003,055$
NOTE 6 – LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
A. General Obligation (G.O.) Bonds
The City issues G.O. bonds to provide funds for the acquisition and construction of major capital facilities.
G.O. bonds have been issued for both governmental and business-type activities. These bonds are reported
in the proprietary funds if they are expected to be repaid from proprietary fund revenues.
The following G.O. bonds will be repaid from future tax levies:
Final Balance –
Description Original Issue Interest Rate Issue Date Maturity Date End of Year
G.O. Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2015B 3,825,000$ 2.25–3.00%12/30/2015 02/01/2031 2,970,000$
G.O. Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2016A 4,855,000 2.25–3.00%12/29/2016 02/01/2033 4,325,000
G.O. Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2017A 18,435,000 3.00–5.00%12/28/2017 02/01/2034 17,530,000
G.O. Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2018A 9,520,000 3.25–5.00%12/20/2018 02/01/2035 9,520,000
G.O. Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2019A 5,235,000 3.00–4.00%07/18/2019 02/01/2035 5,235,000
Total General Obligation Bonds 39,580,000$
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NOTE 6 – LONG-TERM LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)
The annual debt service to maturity for G.O. bonds are as follows:
Year Ending
December 31,Principal Interest Principal Interest Principal Interest
2021 1,964,735$ 1,303,423$ 220,265$ 191,229$ 2,185,000$ 1,494,652$
2022 2,038,688 1,221,372 231,312 174,469 2,270,000 1,395,841
2023 2,132,217 1,125,983 237,783 159,549 2,370,000 1,285,532
2024 2,233,460 1,028,748 246,540 145,183 2,480,000 1,173,931
2025 2,324,080 938,824 250,920 130,945 2,575,000 1,069,769
2026–2030 13,066,475 3,217,240 1,358,525 424,188 14,425,000 3,641,428
2031–2035 12,652,305 915,598 622,695 55,482 13,275,000 971,080
36,411,960$ 9,751,188$ 3,168,040$ 1,281,045$ 39,580,000$ 11,032,233$
Governmental Activities Business-Type Activities Total
B. G.O. Tax Increment Bonds
The following bonds were issued for development purposes. The additional tax increment resulting from
the increased tax capacity of the redeveloped properties has been pledged to retire the related debt. Tax
increment revenues are projected to produce over 55 percent of the debt service requirements over the life
of the bonds. For the current year, principal and interest paid and total related tax increment revenues were
$665,000 and $197,602, respectively.
Final Balance –
Description Original Issue Interest Rate Issue Date Maturity Date End of Year
G.O. Tax Increment Refunding Bonds, Series, 2012A 2,695,000$ 2.00–2.45%01/11/2012 02/01/2025 1,305,000$
G.O. Tax Increment Refunding Bonds, Series, 2012B 1,330,000 1.35–4.65%01/11/2012 02/01/2031 1,005,000
G.O. Tax Increment Refunding Bonds, Series, 2015A 5,960,000 2.00–3.00%06/17/2015 02/01/2032 4,915,000
Total G.O. Tax Increment Bonds 7,225,000$
The annual debt service to maturity for G.O. bonds are as follows:
Year Ending
December 31,Principal Interest Principal Interest Principal Interest
2021 584,150$ 152,446$ 95,850$ 31,231$ 680,000$ 183,677$
2022 602,871 139,876 97,129 29,302 700,000 169,178
2023 621,558 126,424 98,442 27,346 720,000 153,770
2024 638,933 111,914 101,067 25,351 740,000 137,265
2025 657,620 96,307 102,380 23,291 760,000 119,598
2026–2030 2,052,412 290,895 552,588 75,987 2,605,000 366,882
2031–2032 776,776 22,840 243,224 7,344 1,020,000 30,184
5,934,320$ 940,702$ 1,290,680$ 219,852$ 7,225,000$ 1,160,554$
Business-Type ActivitiesGovernmental Activities Total
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NOTE 6 – LONG-TERM LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)
C. Lease Revenue Bonds
The following bonds were issued to finance the energy conservation project and will be repaid primarily
with energy savings and revenues pledged from the Ice Arena Fund. Annual principal and interest payments
on the bonds are expected to require less than 8 percent of revenues from the Ice Arena Fund. Principal and
interest paid for the current year and total customer revenues for the Ice Arena Fund were $57,482 and
$560,316, respectively.
Final Balance –
Description Original Issue Interest Rate Issue Date Maturity Date End of Year
2011A Taxable Lease Revenue Bonds 3,505,000$ 5.00%12/01/2011 12/01/2028 3,505,000$
The annual debt service to maturity for all lease revenue bonds are as follows:
Year Ending
December 31,Principal Interest
2021 –$ 57,482$
2022 – 57,482
2023 – 57,482
2024 – 57,482
2025 – 57,482
2026–2028 3,505,000 172,446
3,505,000$ 459,856$
Business-Type Activities
D. G.O. Revenue Bonds and Notes
The following bonds and notes were issued to finance capital improvements in the enterprise funds. They
will be repaid from future revenues pledged from the Sewer Utility, Water Utility, and Storm Water Funds
and are backed by the taxing power of the City. Annual principal and interest payments on the bonds are
expected to require less than 3, 6, and 12 percent of revenues from the Sewer Utility, Water Utility, and
Storm Water Funds, respectively. Principal and interest paid for the current year and total c ustomer
revenues for the Sewer Utility Fund were $95,664 and $3,712,613, respectively. Principal and interest paid
for the current year and total customer revenues for the Water Utility Fund were $421,591 and $5,139,616,
respectively. Principal and interest paid for the current year and total customer revenues for the Storm Water
Fund were $191,817 and $1,259,707, respectively.
Final Balance –
Description Original Issue Interest Rate Issue Date Maturity Date End of Year
2010A G.O. Utility Revenue Bonds 1,200,000$ 2.00–3.25%05/06/2010 02/01/2021 85,000$
2010B G.O. Water Revenue Refunding Bonds 605,000 2.00–3.00%11/23/2010 02/01/2022 125,000
2011 G.O. Public Facilities Authority Note 411,738 1.70%02/23/2011 08/20/2029 211,000
2013 G.O. Public Facilities Authority Note 1,035,000 1.00%07/24/2013 08/20/2032 688,000
Total G.O. Revenue Bonds and Notes 1,109,000$
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NOTE 6 – LONG-TERM LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)
The annual debt service to maturity for G.O. revenue bonds are as follows:
Year Ending
December 31,Principal Interest
2021 221,000$ 14,705$
2022 142,000 10,534
2023 78,000 8,634
2024 79,000 7,692
2025 79,000 6,741
2026–2030 389,000 19,036
2031–2032 121,000 1,820
1,109,000$ 69,162$
Business-Type Activities
E. Changes in Long-Term Liabilities
Long-term liability activity for the year ended December 31, 2020, was as follows:
Beginning Due Within
of Year Additions Deletions End of Year One Year
Governmental activities
Bonds payable
G.O. bonds 37,746,072$ –$ 1,334,112$ 36,411,960$ 1,964,735$
G.O. tax increment bonds 6,506,098 – 571,778 5,934,320 584,150
Add – premiums on bonds 2,763,227 – 173,441 2,589,786 –
Total bonds payable, net 47,015,397 – 2,079,331 44,936,066 2,548,885
Compensated absences 753,881 761,905 672,330 843,456 84,346
Total governmental activities 47,769,278 761,905 2,751,661 45,779,522 2,633,231
Business-type activities
Bonds payable
G.O. bonds 3,383,928 – 215,888 3,168,040 220,265
G.O. tax increment bonds 1,383,902 – 93,222 1,290,680 95,850
Lease revenue bonds 3,505,000 – – 3,505,000 –
G.O. revenue bonds and notes 1,325,000 – 216,000 1,109,000 221,000
Add – premiums on bonds 145,843 – 9,351 136,492 –
Less – bond discount (803) – (803) – –
Total business-type activities 9,742,870 – 533,658 9,209,212 537,115
Total government-wide 57,512,148$ 761,905$ 3,285,319$ 54,988,734$ 3,170,346$
Internal service funds predominantly serve the governmental funds. Accordingly, long-term liabilities for
internal service funds are included as part of the above totals for governmental activities.
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NOTE 7 – COMPONENTS OF FUND BALANCE
At December 31, 2020, the City had the following fund balances:
Economic
Development HRA City Hall Street
General Authority Construction CIP Infrastructure
Nonspendable 24,499$ –$ –$ –$ –$
Restricted
Economic development – – 5,379,088 – –
Capital improvements – – – – –
Debt service – – – – –
Public safety – police expenditures – – – – –
Ice arena – – – – –
Total restricted – – 5,379,088 – –
Committed
Economic development – 4,320,456 – – –
Solid waste operations – – – – –
Total committed – 4,320,456 – – –
Assigned
City Hall improvements – – – 1,217,360 –
Street improvements – – – – 250,697
General improvements – – – – –
Capital equipment – – – – –
Park improvements – – – – –
Total assigned – – – 1,217,360 250,697
Unassigned 8,901,587 – – – –
Total 8,926,086$ 4,320,456$ 5,379,088$ 1,217,360$ 250,697$
Park/Pool Other
Improvement Governmental
Project HRA Bonds Funds Total
Nonspendable –$ –$ –$ 24,499$
Restricted
Economic development – – – 5,379,088
Capital improvements 650,336 – – 650,336
Debt service – – 2,845,806 2,845,806
Public safety – police expenditures – – 135,571 135,571
Ice arena – – 5,505 5,505
Total restricted 650,336 – 2,986,882 9,016,306
Committed
Economic development – – 97,267 4,417,723
Solid waste operations – – 221,667 221,667
Total committed – – 318,934 4,639,390
Assigned
City Hall improvements – – – 1,217,360
Street improvements – – – 250,697
General improvements – – 3,249,809 3,249,809
Capital equipment – – 823,809 823,809
Park improvements – – 1,451,725 1,451,725
Total assigned – – 5,525,343 6,993,400
Unassigned – (2,119,802) (129) 6,781,656
Total 650,336$ (2,119,802)$ 8,831,030$ 27,455,251$
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NOTE 8 – DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS – STATE-WIDE
A. Plan Descriptions
The City participates in the following cost-sharing, multiple-employer defined benefit pension plans
administered by the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) of Minnesota. The PERA’s defined
benefit pension plans are established and administered in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 353
and 356. The PERA’s defined benefit pension plans are tax qualified plans under Section 401(a) of the
Internal Revenue Code (IRC).
1. General Employees Retirement Fund (GERF)
All full-time and certain part-time employees of the City are covered by the GERF. The GERF
members belong to the Coordinated Plan. Coordinated Plan members are covered by Social
Security.
2. Public Employees Police and Fire Fund (PEPFF)
The Public Employees Police and Fire Fund (PEPFF), originally established for police officers and
firefighters not covered by a local relief association, now covers all police officers and firefighters
hired since 1980. Effective July 1, 1999, the PEPFF also covers police officers and firefighters
belonging to local relief associations that elected to merge with and transfer assets and
administration to the PERA.
B. Benefits Provided
The PERA provides retirement, disability, and death benefits. Benefit provisions are established by state
statutes and can only be modified by the State Legislature. Vested, terminated employees who are entitled
to benefits, but are not receiving them yet, are bound by the provisions in effect at the time they last
terminated their public service.
1. GERF Benefits
Benefits are based on a member’s highest average salary for any five successive years of allowable
service, age, and years of credit at termination of service. Two methods are used to compute
benefits for the PERA’s Coordinated Plan members. Members hired prior to July 1, 1989, receive
the higher of Method 1 or Method 2 formulas. Only Method 2 is used for members hired after
June 30, 1989. Under Method 1, the accrual rate for Coordinated Plan members is 1.2 percent of
average salary for each of the first 10 years of service, and 1.7 perc ent of average salary for each
additional year. Under Method 2, the accrual rate for Coordinated Plan members is 1.7 percent of
average salary for all years of service. For members hired prior to July 1, 1989, a full annuity is
available when age plus years of service equal 90, and normal retirement age is 65. For members
hired on or after July 1, 1989, normal retirement age is the age for unreduced Social Security
benefits capped at age 66.
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NOTE 8 – DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS – STATE-WIDE (CONTINUED)
Annuities, disability benefits, and survivor benefits are increased effective every January 1.
Beginning January 1, 2019, the post-retirement increase will be equal to 50.0 percent of the cost of
living adjustment (COLA) announced by the Social Security Administration, with a minimum
increase of at least 1.0 percent and a maximum of 1.5 percent. Recipients that have been receiving
the annuity or benefit for at least a full year as of the June 30 before the effective date of the
increase, will receive the full increase. For recipients receiving the annuity or benefit for at least
one month, but less than a full year as of the June 30 before the effective date of the increase, will
receive a reduced prorated increase. For members retiring on January 1, 2024 or later, the increase
will be delayed until normal retirement age (age 65 if hired prior to July 1, 1989, or age 66 for
individuals hired on or after July 1, 1989). Members retiring under Rule of 90 are exempt from the
delay to normal retirement.
2. PEPFF Benefits
Benefits for the PEPFF members first hired after June 30, 2010 but before July 1, 2014, vest on a
prorated basis from 50.0 percent after five years, up to 100.0 percent after 10 years of credited
service. Benefits for the PEPFF members first hired after June 30, 2014 vest on a prorated basis
from 50.0 percent after 10 years, up to 100.0 percent after 20 years of credited service. The annuity
accrual rate is 3.0 percent of average salary for each year of service. For Police and Fire Plan
members who were first hired prior to July 1, 1989, a full annuity is available when age plus years
of service equal at least 90.
Benefit increases are provided to benefit recipients each January. Beginning in 2019, the
post-retirement increase will be fixed at 1.0 percent. Recipients that have been receiving the annuity
or benefit for at least 36 months as of the June 30 before the effective date of the increase, will
receive the full increase. For recipients receiving the annuity or benefit for at least 25 months, but
less than 36 months as of the June 30 before the effective date of the increase, will receive a reduced
prorated increase.
C. Contributions
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 353 sets the rates for employer and employee contributions. Contribution rates
can only be modified by the State Legislature.
1. GERF Contributions
Coordinated Plan members were required to contribute 6.50 percent of their annual covered salary
in fiscal year 2020. The City was required to contribute 7.50 percent for Coordinated Plan members.
The City’s contributions to the GERF for the year ended December 31, 2020, were $344,227. The
City’s contributions were equal to the required contributions as set by state statutes.
2. PEPFF Contributions
Police and fire member’s contribution rates increased from 11.30 percent of pay to 11.80 percent
and employer rates increased from 16.95 percent to 17.70 percent on January 1, 2020. The City’s
contributions to the PEPFF for the year ended December 31, 2020, were $550,681. The City’s
contributions were equal to the required contributions as set by state statutes.
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NOTE 8 – DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS – STATE-WIDE (CONTINUED)
D. Pension Costs
1. GERF Pension Costs
At December 31, 2020, the City reported a liability of $3,753,156 for its proportionate share of the
GERF’s net pension liability. The City’s net pension liability reflected a reduction, due to the state
of Minnesota’s contribution of $16.0 million. The state of Minnesota is considered a nonemployer
contributing entity and the state’s contribution meets the definition of a special funding situation.
The net pension liability was measured as of June 30, 2020, and the total pension liability used to
calculate the net pension liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of that date. The
City’s proportion of the net pension liability was based on the City’s contributions received by the
PERA during the measurement period for employer payroll paid dates from July 1, 2019 through
June 30, 2020, relative to the total employer contributions received from all of the PERA’s
participating employers. The City’s proportionate share was 0.0626 percent at the end of the
measurement period and 0.0609 percent for the beginning of the period.
The amount recognized by the City as its proportionate share of the net pension liability, the direct
aid, and total portion of the net pension liability that was associated with the City were as follows:
City’s proportionate share of the net pension liability 3,753,156$
State’s proportionate share of the net pension liability
associated with the City 115,680$
For the year ended December 31, 2020, the City recognized pension expense of $182,169 for its
proportionate share of the GERF’s pension expense. In addition, the City recognized an additional
$10,068 as pension expense (and grant revenue) for its proportionate share of the state of
Minnesota’s contribution of $16.0 million to the GERF.
At December 31, 2020, the City reported its proportionate share of the GERF’s deferred outflows
of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions from the following sources:
Deferred Deferred
Outflows Inflows
of Resources of Resources
Differences between expected and actual economic experience 33,268$ –$
Changes in actuarial assumptions – 14,200
Differences between projected and actual investment earnings 80,934 136,353
Changes in proportion 115,786 –
Contributions paid to the PERA subsequent to the
measurement date 172,250 –
Total 402,238$ 150,553$
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NOTE 8 – DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS – STATE-WIDE (CONTINUED)
A total of $172,250 reported as deferred outflows of resources related to pensions resulting from
city contributions subsequent to the measurement date that will be recognized as a reduction of the
net pension liability in the year ending December 31, 2021. Other amounts reported as deferred
outflows and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions will be recognized in pension
expense as follows:
Pension
Year Ending Expense
December 31,Amount
2021 (142,842)$
2022 36,898$
2023 94,703$
2024 90,676$
2. PEPFF Pension Costs
At December 31, 2020, the City reported a liability of $3,821,192 for its proportionate share of the
PEPFF’s net pension liability. The net pension liability was measured as of June 30, 2020, and the
total pension liability used to calculate the net pension liability was determined by an actuarial
valuation as of that date. The City’s proportion of the net pension liability was based on the City’s
contributions received by the PERA during the measurement period for employer payroll paid dates
from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, relative to the total employer contributions received from
all of the PERA’s participating employers. The City’s proportionate share was 0.2899 percent at
the end of the measurement period and 0.3012 percent for the beginning of the period.
The state of Minnesota also contributed $13.5 million to the Police and Fire Fund in the plan fiscal
year ended June 30, 2020. The contribution consisted of $4.5 million in direct state aid that does
meet the definition of a special funding situation and $9.0 million in fire state aid that does not meet
the definition of a special funding situation. The $4.5 million direct state was paid on October 1,
2019. Thereafter, by October 1 of each year, the state will pay $9.0 million to the Police and Fire
Fund until full funding is reached or July 1, 2048, whichever is earlier. The $9.0 million in fire state
aid will continue until the fund is 90.0 percent funded, or until the State Patrol Plan (administered
by the Minnesota State Retirement System) is 90.0 percent funded, whichever occurs later.
As a result, the state of Minnesota is included as a nonemployer contributing entity in the Police
and Fire Retirement Plan Schedule of Employer Allocations and Schedule of Pension Amounts by
Employer, Current Reporting Period Only (pension allocation schedules) for the $4.5 million in
direct state aid. Police and Fire Plan employers need to recognize their proportionate share of the
state of Minnesota’s pension expense (and grant revenue) under GASB Statement No. 68 special
funding situation accounting and financial reporting requirements. For the year ended
December 31, 2020, the City recognized pension expense of $788,181 for its proportionate share
of the Police and Fire Plan’s pension expense. In addition, the City recognized an additional
$27,693 as pension expense (and grant revenue) for its proportionate share of the state of
Minnesota’s contribution of $4.5 million to the Police and Fire Fund.
The amount recognized by the City as its proportionate share of the net pension liability, the direct
aid, and total portion of the net pension liability that was associated with the City were as follows:
City’s proportionate share of the net pension liability 3,821,192$
State’s proportionate share of the net pension liability
associated with the City 90,012$
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NOTE 8 – DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS – STATE-WIDE (CONTINUED)
The state of Minnesota is not included as a nonemployer contributing entity in the Police and Fire
Pension Plan pension allocation schedules for the $9.0 million in fire state aid. The City also
recognized $26,091 for the year ended December 31, 2020, as revenue and an offsetting reduction
of net pension liability for its proportionate share of the state of Minnesota ’s on-behalf
contributions to the Police and Fire Fund.
At December 31, 2020, the City reported its proportionate share of the PEPFF’s deferred outflows
of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions from the following sources:
Deferred Deferred
Outflows Inflows
of Resources of Resources
Differences between expected and actual economic experience 168,833$ 184,032$
Changes in actuarial assumptions 1,298,672 2,323,833
Differences between projected and actual investment earnings 126,729 –
Changes in proportion 156,743 260,899
Contributions paid to the PERA subsequent to the
measurement date 261,298 –
Total 2,012,275$ 2,768,764$
A total of $261,298 reported as deferred outflows of resources related to pensions resulting from
city contributions subsequent to the measurement date that will be recognized as a reduction of the
net pension liability in the year ending December 31, 2021. Other amounts reported as deferred
outflows and inflows of resources related to pensions will be recognized in pension expense as
follows:
Pension
Year Ending Expense
December 31,Amount
2021 (257,797)$
2022 (1,093,130)$
2023 183,128$
2024 167,398$
2025 (17,386)$
E. Actuarial Assumptions
The total pension liability in the June 30, 2020 actuarial valuation was determined using an individual
entry-age normal actuarial cost method and the following actuarial assumptions:
GERF PEPFF
Inflation 2.25% per year 2.50% per year
Active member payroll growth 3.00% per year 3.25% per year
Investment rate of return 7.50%7.50%
Salary increases were based on a service-related table. Mortality rates for active members, retirees,
survivors, and disabilitants for all plans were based on RP-2014 tables for males and females, as
appropriate, with slight adjustments to fit the PERA’s experience. Cost of living benefit increases after
retirement for retirees are assumed to be 1.25 percent per year for the GERF, and 1.00 percent per year for
the PEPFF.
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NOTE 8 – DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS – STATE-WIDE (CONTINUED)
Actuarial assumptions used in the June 30, 2020 valuation were based on the results of actuarial experience
studies. The most recent four-year experience study in the GERF was completed in 2019. The assumption
changes were adopted by the Board and become effective with the July 1, 2020 actuarial valuation. The
most recent four-year experience study for the PEPFF was completed in 2020. The recommended
assumptions for those plans were adopted by the Board and will be effective with the July 1, 2021 actuarial
valuations if approved by the State Legislature.
The following changes in actuarial assumptions and plan provisions occurred in 2020:
1. GERF
CHANGES IN ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS
• The price inflation assumption was decreased from 2.50 percent to 2.25 percent.
• The payroll growth assumption was decreased from 3.25 percent to 3.00 percent.
• Assumed salary increase rates were changed as recommended in the June 30, 2019 experience
study. The net effect is assumed rates that average 0.25 percent less than previous rates.
• Assumed rates of retirement were changed as recommended in the June 30, 2019 experience
study. The changes result in more unreduced (normal) retirements and slightly fewer Rule of 90
and early retirements.
• Assumed rates of termination were changed as recommended in the June 30, 2019 experience
study. The new rates are based on service and are generally lower than the previous rates for
years two through five, and slightly higher thereafter.
• Assumed rates of disability were changed as recommended in the June 30, 2019 experience
study. The change results in fewer predicted disability retirements for males and females.
• The base mortality table for healthy annuitants and employees was changed from the
RP-2014 Table to the Pub-2010 General Mortality Table, with adjustments. The base mortality
table for disabled annuitants was changed from the RP-2014 Disabled Annuitant Mortality
Table to the Pub-2010 General/Teacher Disabled Annuitant Mortality Table, with adjustments.
• The mortality improvement scale was changed from MP-2018 to MP-2019.
• The assumed spouse age difference was changed from two years older for females to one year
older.
• The assumed number of married male new retirees electing the 100.00 percent joint and
survivor option changed from 35.00 percent to 45.00 percent. The assumed number of married
female new retirees electing the 100.00 percent joint and survivor option changed from
15.00 percent to 30.00 percent. The corresponding number of married new retirees electing the
life annuity option was adjusted accordingly.
CHANGES IN PLAN PROVISIONS
• Augmentation for current privatized members was reduced to 2.00 percent for the period July 1,
2020 through December 31, 2023, and zero percent thereafter. Augmentatio n was eliminated
for privatizations occurring after June 30, 2020.
2. PEPFF
CHANGES IN ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS
• The mortality projection scale was changed from MP-2018 to MP-2019.
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NOTE 8 – DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS – STATE-WIDE (CONTINUED)
The Minnesota State Board of Investment, which manages the investments of the PERA, prepares an
analysis of the reasonableness on a regular basis of the long-term expected rate of return using a
building-block method in which best-estimate ranges of expected future rates of return are developed for
each major asset class. These ranges are combined to produce an expected long-term rate of return by
weighting the expected future rates of return by the target asset allocation percentages. The target allocation
and best-estimates of geometric real rates of return for each major asset class are summarized in the
following table:
Asset Class
Domestic stocks 35.50 %5.10 %
International stocks 17.50 5.30 %
Bonds (fixed income)20.00 0.75 %
Alternative assets (private markets)25.00 5.90 %
Cash 2.00 – %
100.00 %
Target Long-Term Expected
Allocation Real Rate of Return
F. Discount Rate
The discount rate used to measure the total pension liability in 2020 was 7.50 percent. The projection of
cash flows used to determine the discount rate assumed that contributions from plan members and
employers will be made at rates set in Minnesota Statutes. Based on these assumptions, the fiduciary net
positions of the GERF and the PEPFF were projected to be available to make all projected future benefit
payments of current plan members. Therefore, the long-term expected rate of return on pension plan
investments was applied to all periods of projected benefit payments to determine the total pension liability.
G. Pension Liability Sensitivity
The following table presents the City’s proportionate share of the net pension liability for all plans it
participates in, calculated using the discount rate disclosed in the preceding paragraph, as well as what the
City’s proportionate share of the net pension liability would be if it were calculated using a discount rate
1 percentage point lower or 1 percentage point higher than the current discount rate:
1% Decrease in 1% Increase in
Discount Rate Discount Rate Discount Rate
6.50%7.50%8.50%
The City’s proportionate share of
the GERF net pension liability 6,015,007$ 3,753,156$ 1,887,310$
The City’s proportionate share of
the PEPFF net pension liability 7,616,186$ 3,821,192$ 681,500$
H. Pension Plan Fiduciary Net Position
Detailed information about each pension plan’s fiduciary net position is available in a separately issued
PERA financial report that includes financial statements and required supplementary information. That
report may be obtained on the PERA website at www.mnpera.org; by writing to the PERA at
60 Empire Drive, Suite 200, St. Paul, Minnesota 55103; or by calling (651) 296-7460 or (800) 652-9026.
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NOTE 9 – DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PENSION PLAN
Councilmembers of the City are covered by the Public Employees Defined Contribution Plan (PEDCP), a
multiple-employer deferred compensation plan administered by the PERA. The PEDCP is a tax qualified
plan under Section 401(a) of the IRC, and all contributions by or on behalf of employees are tax deferred
until time of withdrawal.
Plan benefits depend solely on amounts contributed to the plan plus investment earnings, less administrative
expenses. Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 353D.03, specifies plan provisions, including the employee and
employer contribution rates for those qualified personnel who elect to participate. An eligible elected
official who decides to participate contributes 5.00 percent of their salary, which is matched by the elected
official’s employer. For ambulance service personnel, employer contributions are determined by the
employer, and for salaried employees, contributions must be a fixed percentage of salary. Employer
contributions for volunteer personnel may be a unit value for each call or period of alert duty. Employees
who are paid for their services may elect to make member contributions in an amount not to exceed the
employer share. Employer and employee contributions are combined and used to purchase shares in one or
more of the seven accounts of the Minnesota Supplemental Investment Fund. For administering the plan,
the PERA receives 2.00 percent of employer contributions and 25 hundredths of 1.00 percent (0.25 percent)
of the assets in each member’s account annually.
Total contributions made by the City during fiscal year 2020 were:
Required Rate
for Employees
Employee Employer Employee Employer and Employers
2,676$ 2,676$ 5.00%5.00%5.00%
Contribution Amount Percentage of Covered Payroll
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NOTE 10 – OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB) PLAN
A. Plan Description
The City administers a single-employer defined benefit healthcare plan (“the Retiree Health Plan”). The
plan provides healthcare insurance for eligible retirees and their eligible dependents through the City’s
group health insurance plan, which covers both active and retired members. Benefit provisions are
discussed and proposed by an insurance committee made up of employees from all employee groups (both
represented and nonunion), with the final approval of the plan being given by the city manager. The benefit
levels, employee contributions, and employer contributions are governed by the City and can be amended
by the City. The Retiree Health Plan does not issue a publicly available financial report.
At December 31, 2020, the following employees were covered by the benefit terms:
Retirees and beneficiaries receiving benefits 3
Active plan members 91
Total members 94
B. Funding Policy
All retirees of the City have the option under state law to continue their medical insurance coverage through
the City from the time of retirement until the employee reaches the age of eligibility for Medicare. For
members of all employee groups, the retiree must pay the full premium to continue coverage for medical
insurance. The City is legally required to include any retirees for whom it provides health insurance
coverage in the same insurance pool as its active employees. Consequently, participating retirees are
considered to receive a secondary benefit know as an “implicit rate subsidy.” This benefit relates to the
assumption that the retiree is receiving a more favorable premium rate than they would otherwise be able
to obtain if purchasing insurance on their own, due to being included in the same pool with the City’s
younger and statistically healthier active employees.
Contribution requirements are set by the City annually on a pay-as-you-go basis. The City contributes none
of the cost of current year premiums for eligible retired plan members and their dependents, except for the
implicit rate subsidy described above. For fiscal year 2020, the City’s average contribution rate was
0.3 percent of covered payroll. For the year 2020, the City contributed $22,038 to the Retiree Health Plan.
C. Actuarial Methods and Assumptions
The City’s total OPEB liability of $1,298,682 was measured as of December 31, 2020, and the total OPEB
liability used to calculate the total OPEB liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of January 1,
2019, using the entry-age normal method. Roll forward procedures were used to roll forward the total OPEB
liability to the measurement date.
The total OPEB liability in the January 1, 2019 actuarial valuation was determined using the following
actuarial assumptions, applied to all periods included in the measurement, unless otherwise specified:
Discount rate 2.12%
Expected long-term investment return 2.12%
20-year municipal bond yield 2.12%
Inflation rate 2.75%
Payroll growth rate 3.25%
Healthcare cost trend rate 7.50% in 2020, grading to 5.00%
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NOTE 10 – OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB) PLAN (CONTINUED)
The discount rate used to measure the total OPEB liability was 2.12 percent. Assets were projected using
expected benefit payments and expected asset returns. Expected benefit payments by year were discounted
using the expected asset return assumption for years in which the assets were sufficient to pay all benefit
payments. Any remaining benefit payments after the Trust Fund is exhausted are discounted at the 20-year
municipal bond rate. The equivalent single rate is the discount rate.
Mortality rates were based on the RP-2014 with MP 2018 generational improvements.
The actuarial assumptions used in the January 1, 2019 valuation were based on input from a variety of
published sources of historical and projected future financial data. Each assumption was r eviewed for
reasonableness with the source information, as well as for consistency with the other economic
assumptions.
D. Changes in the Total OPEB Liability
Total OPEB
Liability
Beginning balance – January 1, 2020 1,126,706$
Changes for the year
Service cost 89,655
Interest 33,026
Difference between expected and actual experience 27
Changes of assumptions 71,306
Benefit payments (22,038)
Total net changes 171,976
Ending balance – December 31, 2020 1,298,682$
Since the prior measurement date, the following assumptions changed:
• The discount rate was changed from 2.74 percent to 2.12 percent.
• The salary increase was changed from 3.50 percent to 3.25 percent.
E. Sensitivity of the Total OPEB Liability
The following presents the total OPEB liability of the City, as well as what the City’s total OPEB liability
would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is 1 percentage point lower (1.12 percent) or
1 percentage point higher (3.12 percent) than the current discount rate:
Discount rate
Total OPEB liability 1,416,000$ 1,191,048$
1.12%3.12%
1% Decrease in 1% Increase in
Discount Rate Discount RateDiscount Rate
1,298,682$
2.12%
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NOTE 10 – OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB) PLAN (CONTINUED)
The following presents the total OPEB liability of the City, as well as what the City’s total OPEB liability
would be if it were calculated using a healthcare cost trend rate that is 1 percentage point lower (6.50 percent
decreasing to 4.00 percent) or 1 percentage point higher (8.50 percent decreasing to 6.00 percent) than the
current healthcare cost trend rate:
Healthcare cost trend rate
Total OPEB liability 1,131,326$ 1,497,538$ 1,298,682$
1% Decrease in 1% Increase in
Cost Trend Rate Cost Trend Rate
6.50%, decreasing to 4.00%8.50%, decreasing to 6.00%
Healthcare
Cost Trend Rate
7.50%, decreasing to 5.00%
Healthcare Healthcare
F. OPEB Expense and Deferred Outflows of Resources and Deferred Inflows of Resources Related
to OPEB
For the year ended December 31, 2020, the City recognized OPEB expense of $136,460. At December 31,
2020, the City reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to OPEB
from the following sources:
Deferred Deferred
Outflows Inflows
of Resources of Resources
Differences between expected and actual experience 68,474$ –$
Changes in assumptions 127,970 38,831
Total 196,444$ 38,831$
The amounts reported as deferred outflows and inflows of resources related to OPEB will be recognized in
OPEB expense as follows:
OPEB
Year Ending Expense
June 30,Amount
2021 $ 13,780
2022 $ 13,780
2023 $ 13,780
2024 $ 13,780
2025 $ 13,780
Thereafter $ 88,713
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NOTE 11 – JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT AND JOINTLY CONTROLLED ORGANIZATION
A. Joint Water Commission (JWC)
The City is a member of a joint powers agreement, together with the cities of Crystal and New Hope, which
established a JWC. The JWC was created in 1963 to provide for the creation and maintenance of a joint
water supply, storage, and distribution system through which water purchased from the City of Minneapolis
can be supplied to the population of the member cities.
Each member city is entitled to appoint one member to the JWC. Original construction costs were allocated
to the member cities based on percentages agreed upon in the joint powers agreement. All subsequent
operating and maintenance costs are apportioned to and paid by each member city on the basis of water
usage. Under the terms of the joint powers agreement, upon termination the accumulated assets of the JWC
shall be divided amongst the member cities in a manner to be determined and unanimously approved by
the member cities. Over the years, the costs of construction have been allocated among the member cities,
generally on the basis of water purchased. These costs were expensed as incurred by the City in the cost of
water purchased. The asset recorded in the Water Fund as an investment in the JWC for $168,509 represents
the original contributions for working capital; however, the City’s share of subsequent construction costs
are not determinable. Therefore, the City’s Water Fund has not recorded any subsequent amounts as an
equity investment or contributed capital related to the JWC.
The following financial information is from the JWC’s audited financial statements for the year ended
December 31, 2020, which are available at Golden Valley City Hall:
Total assets 19,788,683$
Total liabilities 1,358,265
Net position 18,430,418
Total revenue 9,155,074
Total expenses 8,327,643
Of the total revenues, $8,987,718 represented assessments paid by member cities. Of the total member
assessments, $3,090,099, or 34.38 percent, was paid by the City.
B. West Metro Fire-Rescue District
By a resolution dated August 25, 1997, the City Council approved entering into an agreement by which a
joint powers fire department would be established by merging the fire departments of New Hope and
Crystal. A joint and cooperative agreement created the joint powers fire department effective January 2,
1998, and operation began in July 1998, under the name West Metro Fire-Rescue District (the District).
The District is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors that includes one City Council member
from each City. As required by the agreement, the City transferred fire department equipment to the District,
while retaining its rights to these assets in the event of the District’s dissolution. The equipment had a net
book value of $374,558.
The following financial information is taken from the District’s audited financial statements for the year
ended December 31, 2020, the most recent information available at the date of this report:
Total assets 3,690,462$
Total deferred outflows of resources 482,860
Total liabilities 2,280,370
Total deferred inflows of resources 630,105
Net position 1,262,847
Total revenue 2,770,349
Total expenses 3,138,404
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NOTE 11 – JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT AND JOINTLY CONTROLLED ORGANIZATION
(CONTINUED)
The City’s equity interest and its share of the net income (loss) of the District are added to the value of the
“Investment in Joint Venture” in the government-wide financial statement under governmental activities.
As of December 31, 2020, the amount reported as investment in joint venture was $636,601.
According to a formula in the agreement, the City’s share of the District’s budget is 50.4 percent. Payments
to the District in 2020 totaled $1,297,690. The District’s financial statements for the period ended
December 31, 2020 are available at the District office located at: 4251 Xylon Avenue North, New Hope,
Minnesota 55428.
C. Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission (SCWMC)
The City is one of nine member cities of the SCWMC, a joint powers organization formed to assist its
members’ preservation and use of natural water storage and retention systems. The City ’s contribution to
the SCWMC for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 was $28,934, representing 8.0 percent of
members’ contributions for the year.
D. Pets Under Police Security (PUPS)
The City has entered into a joint and cooperative agreement with five other cities to create an organization,
which provides efficient and economical impoundment of animals in a jointly owned and operated facility.
The City incurred charges of $12,123 for these services in 2020.
E. Hennepin Recycling Group (HRG)
The City is party to a joint powers agreement with two other cities to create an organization to collect,
recycle, and dispose of solid waste in compliance with the Minnesota Waste Management Act. HRG
contracts for collection and recycling activities and the City is billed for services provi ded to its residents.
In 2020, total charges of $230,614 were incurred for these services.
F. Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC)
The City is one of nine member cities of the BCWMC, a joint powers organization formed to assist its
members’ preservation and use of natural water storage and retention systems. Each member city is entitled
to appoint one representative to the BCWMC Board. The nine-member Board develops a budget for the
year each July 1. Each member city contributes funds to cover the budgeted costs of operations based half
on the assessed valuation of all taxable property, and half on the total area each member city has within the
boundaries of the watershed. Any capital costs incurred by the BCWMC are apportioned to the members
based half on the real property valuation of each member city within the watershed, and half on the total
area each member city has within the boundaries of the watershed. The City’s 2020 contribution to the
BCWMC for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2021 was $28,987, representing 5.3 percent of member’s
contributions for the year.
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NOTE 12 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
A. Legal Claims
The City generally follows the practice of recording liabilities resulting from claims and legal actions only
when they become fixed or determinable in amount. Management does not anticipate any significant losses
that would not be covered by insurance.
B. Federal and State Receivables
Amounts recorded or receivable from federal and state agencies are subject to agency audit and adjustment .
Any disallowed claims, including amounts already collected, may constitute a liability of the applicable
funds. The amount, if any, of claims which may be disallowed by the grantor agencies cannot be determined
at this time, although the City expects such amounts, if any, to be immaterial.
C. Tax Increment Districts
The City’s tax increment districts are subject to review by the Office of the State Auditor. Any disallowed
claims or misuse of tax increments could become a liability of the applicable fund. Management has
indicated that it is not aware of any instances of noncompliance, which would have a material effect on the
financial statements.
D. Construction Commitments
At December 31, 2020, the City is committed to various construction contracts for the improvement of city
property. The City’s remaining commitment under these contracts is approximately $887,000 at year-end.
E. Conduit Debt Obligations
At times, the City has issued industrial revenue bonds to provide financial assistance to private sector
entities for the acquisition and construction of industrial and commercial facilities deemed to be in the
public interest. The bonds are secured by the property financed and are payable solely from payments
received on the underlying mortgage loans. Upon repayment of the bonds, ownership of the acquired
facilities transfers to the private sector entity served by the bond issuance. The City is not obligated in any
manner for repayment of the bonds. Accordingly, the bonds are not reported as liabilities in the
accompanying financial statements. As of December 31, 2020, there were five series of industrial revenue
bonds outstanding. The original issue amounts totaled $12,910,000 and have been reduced through annual
payments and partial call prepayments. The outstanding balance as of December 31, 2020 is undetermined.
NOTE 13 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In February 2021, the City Council approved the sale of $2,020,000 of General Obligation Tax Abatement
Bonds, Series 2021A. The proceeds of this issue will be used to refinance the purchase of various energy
savings improvements to the New Hope Ice Arena. The bonds have an interest rate of 1.000 percent, and
have a final maturity date of December 1, 2028.
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
CITY OF NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2020
Proportionate
Share of the
City’s Net Pension
Proportionate Liability and City’s
Share of the the City’s Proportionate Plan Fiduciary
State of Share of the Share of the Net Position
City’s City’s Minnesota’s State of Net Pension as a
PERA Fiscal Proportion Proportionate Proportionate Minnesota’s Liability as a Percentage
Year-End Date of the Net Share of the Share of the Share of the City’s Percentage of of the Total
(Measurement Pension Net Pension Net Pension Net Pension Covered Covered Pension
Date)Liability Liability Liability Liability Payroll Payroll Liability
06/30/2015 0.0617% 3,197,614$ –$ 3,197,614$ 3,627,658$ 88.15% 78.20%
06/30/2016 0.0608% 4,936,658$ 64,481$ 5,001,139$ 3,643,308$ 135.50% 68.90%
06/30/2017 0.0588% 3,753,753$ 47,225$ 3,800,978$ 3,931,388$ 95.48% 75.90%
06/30/2018 0.0599% 3,323,006$ 109,063$ 3,432,069$ 3,998,415$ 83.11% 79.50%
06/30/2019 0.0609% 3,367,025$ 104,662$ 3,471,687$ 4,282,511$ 78.62% 80.20%
06/30/2020 0.0626% 3,753,156$ 115,680$ 3,868,836$ 4,463,850$ 84.08% 79.10%
Contributions Contributions
in Relation to as a
Statutorily the Statutorily Contribution Percentage
Required Required Deficiency Covered of Covered
Contributions Contributions (Excess)Payroll Payroll
284,367$ 284,367$ –$ 3,791,560$ 7.50%
280,102$ 280,102$ –$ 3,734,693$ 7.50%
286,170$ 286,170$ –$ 3,815,600$ 7.50%
310,638$ 310,638$ –$ 4,141,835$ 7.50%
328,429$ 328,429$ –$ 4,379,059$ 7.50%
344,227$ 344,227$ –$ 4,589,689$ 7.50%
Note:
City of New Hope, Minnesota
PERA – General Employees Retirement Fund
Schedule of City’s and Nonemployer Proportionate Share of Net Pension Liability
Year Ended December 31, 2020
Year Ended December 31, 2020
PERA – General Employees Retirement Fund
Schedule of City Contributions
City Fiscal
Year-End
12/31/2015
12/31/2016
12/31/2017
City Fiscal
12/31/2018
12/31/2016
12/31/2017
The City implemented GASB Statement No.68 in fiscal 2015 (using a June 30,2015 measurement date).This schedule is intended to present
10-year trend information. Additional years will be added as they become available.
12/31/2018
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
12/31/2019
12/31/2019
Year-End
12/31/2015
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Proportionate
Share of the
City’s Net Pension
Proportionate Liability and City’s
Share of the the City’s Proportionate Plan Fiduciary
State of Share of the Share of the Net Position
City’s City’s Minnesota’s State of Net Pension as a
PERA Fiscal Proportion Proportionate Proportionate Minnesota’s Liability as a Percentage
Year-End Date of the Net Share of the Share of the Share of the City’s Percentage of of the Total
(Measurement Pension Net Pension Net Pension Net Pension Covered Covered Pension
Date)Liability Liability Liability Liability Payroll Payroll Liability
06/30/2015 0.2820% 3,204,180$ –$ 3,204,180$ 2,579,768$ 124.20% 86.60%
06/30/2016 0.2940% 11,798,732$ –$ 11,798,732$ 2,732,301$ 431.82% 63.90%
06/30/2017 0.2820% 3,807,336$ –$ 3,807,336$ 2,992,514$ 127.23% 85.40%
06/30/2018 0.2888% 3,078,311$ –$ 3,078,311$ 3,043,700$ 101.14% 88.80%
06/30/2019 0.3012% 3,206,578$ –$ 3,206,578$ 3,176,028$ 100.96% 89.30%
06/30/2020 0.2899% 3,821,192$ 90,012$ 3,911,204$ 3,271,692$ 116.80% 87.20%
Contributions Contributions
in Relation to as a
Statutorily the Statutorily Contribution Percentage
Required Required Deficiency Covered of Covered
Contributions Contributions (Excess)Payroll Payroll
448,029$ 448,029$ –$ 2,765,611$ 16.20%
444,511$ 444,511$ –$ 2,743,893$ 16.20%
489,202$ 489,202$ –$ 3,019,768$ 16.20%
502,203$ 502,203$ –$ 3,100,017$ 16.20%
550,665$ 550,665$ –$ 3,248,759$ 16.95%
550,681$ 550,681$ –$ 3,111,189$ 17.70%
Note:
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
12/31/2019
12/31/2020
City of New Hope, Minnesota
PERA – Public Employees Police and Fire Fund
Schedule of City’s and Nonemployer Proportionate Share of Net Pension Liability
Year Ended December 31, 2020
12/31/2020
The City implemented GASB Statement No.68 in fiscal 2015 (using a June 30,2015 measurement date).This schedule is intended to present
10-year trend information. Additional years will be added as they become available.
City Fiscal
Year-End
12/31/2015
12/31/2016
12/31/2017
City Fiscal
Year-End
12/31/2015
12/31/2016
Year Ended December 31, 2020
Schedule of City Contributions
PERA – Public Employees Police and Fire Fund
12/31/2017
12/31/2019
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2018 2019 2020
Total OPEB liability
Service cost 64,269$ 72,745$ 89,655$
Interest 31,335 38,452 33,026
Differences between expected and actual experience – 81,871 27
Changes in assumptions (53,393) 74,709 71,306
Benefit payments (25,947) (16,942) (22,038)
Net change in total OPEB liability 16,264 250,835 171,976
Total OPEB liability – beginning of year 859,607 875,871 1,126,706
Total OPEB liability – end of year 875,871$ 1,126,706$ 1,298,682$
Covered payroll 6,400,000$ 7,100,000$ 7,400,000$
Total OPEB liability as a percentage of covered payroll 13.69%15.87%17.55%
Note: The City implemented GASB Statement No. 75 in fiscal 2018. This schedule is intended to present 10-year trend
information. Additional years will be added as they become available.
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Other Post-Employment Benefits Plan
Schedule of Changes in the City’s Total
OPEB Liability and Related Ratios
Year Ended December 31, 2020
Fiscal Year Ended December 31,
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City of New Hope, Minnesota
Notes to Required Supplementary Information
December 31, 2020
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PERA – GENERAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FUND
2020 CHANGES IN ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS
• The price inflation assumption was decreased from 2.50 percent to 2.25 percent.
• The payroll growth assumption was decreased from 3.25 percent to 3.00 percent.
• Assumed salary increase rates were changed as recommended in the June 30, 2019 experience
study. The net effect is assumed rates that average 0.25 percent less than previous rates.
• Assumed rates of retirement were changed as recommended in the June 30, 2019 experience
study. The changes result in more unreduced (normal) retirements and slightly fewer
Rule of 90 and early retirements.
• Assumed rates of termination were changed as recommended in the June 30, 2019 experience
study. The new rates are based on service and are generally lower than the previous rates for
years two through five, and slightly higher thereafter.
• Assumed rates of disability were changed as recommended in the June 30, 2019 experience
study. The change results in fewer predicted disability retirements for males and females.
• The base mortality table for healthy annuitants and employees was changed from the RP-2014
Table to the Pub-2010 General Mortality Table, with adjustments. The base mortality table for
disabled annuitants was changed from the RP-2014 Disabled Annuitant Mortality Table to the
Pub-2010 General/Teacher Disabled Annuitant Mortality Table, with adjustments.
• The mortality improvement scale was changed from MP-2018 to MP-2019.
• The assumed spouse age difference was changed from two years older for females to one year
older.
• The assumed number of married male new retirees electing the 100 percent joint and survivor
option changed from 35.00 percent to 45.00 percent. The assumed number of married female
new retirees electing the 100.00 percent joint and survivor option changed from 15.00 percent
to 30.00 percent. The corresponding number of married new retirees electing the life annuity
option was adjusted accordingly.
2020 CHANGES IN PLAN PROVISIONS
• Augmentation for current privatized members was reduced to 2.00 percent for the period July 1,
2020 through December 31, 2023, and zero percent thereafter. Augmentation was eliminated
for privatizations occurring after June 30, 2020.
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Notes to Required Supplementary Information (continued)
December 31, 2020
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PERA – GENERAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FUND (CONTINUED)
2019 CHANGES IN ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS
• The mortality projection scale was changed from MP-2017 to MP-2018
2019 CHANGES IN PLAN PROVISIONS
• The employer supplemental contribution was changed prospectively, decreasing from
$31.0 million to $21.0 million per year. The state’s special funding contribution was changed
prospectively, requiring $16.0 million due per year through 2031.
2018 CHANGES IN ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS
• The mortality projection scale was changed from MP-2015 to MP-2017.
• The assumed benefit increase was changed from 1.00 percent per year through 2044, and
2.50 percent per year thereafter, to 1.25 percent per year.
2018 CHANGES IN PLAN PROVISIONS
• The augmentation adjustment in early retirement factors is eliminated over a five-year period
starting July 1, 2019, resulting in actuarial equivalence after June 30, 2024.
• Interest credited on member contributions decreased from 4.00 percent to 3.00 percent,
beginning July 1, 2018.
• Deferred augmentation was changed to zero percent, effective January 1, 2019. Augmentation
that has already accrued for deferred members will still apply.
• Contribution stabilizer provisions were repealed.
• Post-retirement benefit increases were changed from 1.00 percent per year with a provision to
increase to 2.50 percent upon attainment of 90.00 percent funding ratio to 50.00 percent of the
Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment, not less than 1.00 percent and not more than
1.50 percent, beginning January 1, 2019.
• For retirements on or after January 1, 2024, the first benefit increase is delayed until the retiree
reaches normal retirement age; does not apply to Rule of 90 retirees, disability benefit
recipients, or survivors.
• Actuarial equivalent factors were updated to reflect revised mortality and interest assumptions.
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Notes to Required Supplementary Information (continued)
December 31, 2020
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PERA – GENERAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FUND (CONTINUED)
2017 CHANGES IN ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS
• The Combined Service Annuity (CSA) loads were changed from 0.80 percent for active
members and 60.00 percent for vested and nonvested deferred members. The revised CSA
loads are now zero percent for active member liability, 15.00 percent for vested deferred
member liability, and 3.00 percent for nonvested deferred member liability.
• The assumed post-retirement benefit increase rate was changed from 1.00 percent per year for
all years, to 1.00 percent per year through 2044, and 2.50 percent per year thereafter.
2017 CHANGES IN PLAN PROVISIONS
• The state’s contribution for the Minneapolis Employees Retirement Fund equals $16.0 million
in 2017 and 2018, and $6.0 million thereafter.
• The Employer Supplemental Contribution for the Minneapolis Employees Retirement Fund
changed from $21.0 million to $31.0 million in calendar years 2019 to 2031. The state’s
contribution changed from $16.0 million to $6.0 million in calendar years 2019 to 2031.
2016 CHANGES IN ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS
• The assumed post-retirement benefit increase rate was changed from 1.00 percent per year
through 2035, and 2.50 percent per year thereafter, to 1.00 percent per year for all years.
• The assumed investment return was changed from 7.90 percent to 7.50 percent. The single
discount rate changed from 7.90 percent to 7.50 percent.
• Other assumptions were changed pursuant to the experience study June 30, 2015. The assumed
future salary increases, payroll growth, and inflation were decreased by 0.25 percent to
3.25 percent for payroll growth, and 2.50 percent for inflation
2015 CHANGES IN ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS
• The assumed post-retirement benefit increase rate was changed from 1.00 percent per year
through 2030, and 2.50 percent per year thereafter, to 1.00 percent per year through 2035, and
2.50 percent per year thereafter.
2015 CHANGES IN PLAN PROVISIONS
• On January 1, 2015, the Minneapolis Employees Retirement Fund was merged into the General
Employees Fund, which increased the total pension liability by $1.1 billion and increased the
fiduciary plan net position by $892.0 million. Upon consolidation, state and employer
contributions were revised; the state’s contribution of $6.0 million, which meets the special
funding situation definition, was due September 2015.
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Notes to Required Supplementary Information (continued)
December 31, 2020
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PERA – PUBLIC EMPLOYEES POLICE AND FIRE FUND
2020 CHANGES IN ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS
• The mortality projection scale was changed from MP-2018 to MP-2019.
2019 CHANGES IN ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS
• The mortality projection scale was changed from MP-2017 to MP-2018.
2018 CHANGES IN ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS
• The mortality projection scale was changed from MP-2016 to MP-2017.
2018 CHANGES IN PLAN PROVISIONS
• Post-retirement benefit increases were changed to 1.00 percent for all years, with no trigger.
• An end date of July 1, 2048 was added to the existing $9.0 million state contribution.
• New annual state aid will equal $4.5 million in fiscal years 2019 and 2020, and $9.0 million
thereafter, until the plan reaches 100.0 percent funding, or July 1, 2048, if earlier.
• Member contributions were changed from 10.80 percent to 11.30 percent of pay, effective
January 1, 2019, and 11.80 percent of pay, effective January 1, 2020.
• Employer contributions were changed from 16.20 percent to 16.95 percent of pay, effective
January 1, 2019, and 17.70 percent of pay, effective January 1, 2020.
• Interest credited on member contributions decreased from 4.00 percent to 3.00 percent,
beginning July 1, 2018.
• Deferred augmentation was changed to zero percent, effective January 1, 2019. Augmentation
that has already accrued for deferred members will still apply.
• Actuarial equivalent factors were updated to reflect revised mortality and interest assumptions.
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Notes to Required Supplementary Information (continued)
December 31, 2020
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PERA – PUBLIC EMPLOYEES POLICE AND FIRE FUND (CONTINUED)
2017 CHANGES IN ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS
• Assumed salary increases were changed as recommended in the June 30, 2016 experience
study. The net effect is proposed rates that average 0.34 percent lower than the previous rates.
• Assumed rates of retirement were changed, resulting in fewer retirements.
• The CSA load was 30.00 percent for vested and nonvested deferred members. The CSA has
been changed to 33.00 percent for vested members, and 2.00 percent for nonvested members.
• The base mortality table for healthy annuitants was changed from the RP-2000 Fully
Generational Table to the RP-2014 Fully Generational Table (with a base year of 2006), with
male rates adjusted by a factor of 0.96. The mortality improvement scale was changed from
Scale AA to Scale MP-2016. The base mortality table for disabled annuitants was changed
from the RP-2000 Disabled Mortality Table to the mortality tables assumed for healthy retirees.
• Assumed termination rates were decreased to 3.00 percent for the first three years of service.
Rates beyond the select period of three years were adjusted, resulting in more expected
terminations overall.
• Assumed percentage of married female members was decreased from 65.00 percent to
60.00 percent.
• Assumed age difference was changed from separate assumptions for male members (wives
assumed to be three years younger) and female members (husbands assumed to be four years
older) to the assumption that males are two years older than females.
• The assumed percentage of female members electing joint and survivor annuities was
increased.
• The assumed post-retirement benefit increase rate was changed from 1.00 percent for all years,
to 1.00 percent per year through 2064, and 2.50 percent thereafter.
• The single discount rate was changed from 5.60 percent per annum to 7.50 percent per annum.
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Notes to Required Supplementary Information (continued)
December 31, 2020
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PERA – PUBLIC EMPLOYEES POLICE AND FIRE FUND (CONTINUED)
2016 CHANGES IN ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS
• The assumed post-retirement benefit increase rate was changed from 1.00 percent per year
through 2037, and 2.50 percent per year thereafter, to 1.00 percent per year for all future years.
• The assumed investment return was changed from 7.90 percent to 7.50 percent.
• The single discount rate changed from 7.90 percent to 5.60 percent.
• The assumed future salary increases, payroll growth, and inflation were decreased by
0.25 percent to 3.25 percent for payroll growth, and 2.50 percent for inflation.
2015 CHANGES IN ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS
• The assumed post-retirement benefit increase rate was changed from 1.00 percent per year
through 2030, and 2.50 percent per year thereafter, to 1.00 percent per year through 2037, and
2.50 percent per year thereafter.
2015 CHANGES IN PLAN PROVISIONS
• The post-retirement benefit increase to be paid after attainment of the 90.00 percent funding
threshold was changed from inflation up to 2.50 percent, to a fixed rate of 2.50 percent.
OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS PLAN
2020 CHANGES IN ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS
• The discount rate was changed from 2.74 percent to 2.12 percent.
• The payroll growth rate was changed from 3.50 percent to 3.25 percent.
2019 CHANGES IN ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS
• The discount rate was changed from 4.09 percent to 2.74 percent.
2018 CHANGES IN ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS
• The discount rate was changed from 3.44 percent to 4.09 percent.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
CITY OF NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2020
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Nonmajor Governmental Funds
Combining Balance Sheet
December 31, 2020
Total
Nonmajor
Special Capital Debt Governmental
Revenue Projects Service Funds
Assets
Cash and temporary investments 408,332$ 5,098,617$ 2,846,580$ 8,353,529$
Receivables
Accounts 23,589 - - 23,589
Loans 21,016 - - 21,016
Special assessments 7,257 53,621 - 60,878
Due from other funds - 75,000 - 75,000
Advances to other funds - 375,000 - 375,000
Total Assets 460,194$ 5,602,238$ 2,846,580$ 8,909,012$
Liabilities
Accounts and contracts payable 184$ 9,474$ 903$ 10,561$
Unearned revenue - 13,800 - 13,800
Total Liabilities 184 23,274 903 24,361
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Unavailable revenue - special assessments - 53,621 - 53,621
Fund Balances (Deficit)
Restricted for
Debt service - - 2,845,806 2,845,806
Public safety police expenditures 135,571 - - 135,571
Ice arena 5,505 - - 5,505
Committed for
Solid waste operations 221,667 - - 221,667
Economic development 97,267 - - 97,267
Assigned for
General improvements - 3,249,809 - 3,249,809
Capital equipment - 823,809 - 823,809
Park improvements - 1,451,725 - 1,451,725
Unassigned - -(129) (129)
Total Fund Balances 460,010 5,525,343 2,845,677 8,831,030
Total Liabilities, Deferred Inflows of
Resources, and Fund Balances 460,194$ 5,602,238$ 2,846,580$ 8,909,012$
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City of New Hope, Minnesota
Nonmajor Governmental Funds
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
Total
Nonmajor
Special Capital Debt Governmental
Revenue Projects Service Funds
Revenues
Taxes
Property taxes -$ 767,290$ 3,750,662$ 4,517,952$
Intergovernmental - 17,876 - 17,876
Charges for services 233,481 49,086 - 282,567
Special assessments - 8,592 - 8,592
Investment earnings 7,961 111,748 15,489 135,198
Total Revenues 241,442 954,592 3,766,151 4,962,185
Expenditures
Current
Public works 231,349 - - 231,349
Capital outlay
Culture and recreation - 382,396 - 382,396
Debt service
Principal - - 1,485,165 1,485,165
Interest - - 1,442,553 1,442,553
Total Expenditures 231,349 382,396 2,927,718 3,541,463
Excess of Revenues
Over Expenditures 10,093 572,196 838,433 1,420,722
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers in - 79,373 - 79,373
Transfers out - (451,800) (68,785) (520,585)
Total Other Financing
Sources (Uses)- (372,427) (68,785) (441,212)
Net Change in Fund Balances 10,093 199,769 769,648 979,510
Fund Balances, January 1 449,917 5,325,574 2,076,029 7,851,520
Fund Balances, December 31 460,010$ 5,525,343$ 2,845,677$ 8,831,030$
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NONMAJOR SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Police Forfeitures Fund – This fund accounts for revenue received mainly from police fines and
forfeitures, and is used for special police, fire, and parks/recreation projects.
Solid Waste Management Fund – This fund accounts for grants and fees to be used to cover the cost of
operations of the City’s solid waste management program.
Ice Arena Endowment Fund – This fund is used to account for contributions and other receipts to be used
for future capital needs and budget requirements of the New Hope Ice Arena.
CEE Revolving Loan Fund – This fund is used account for Center for Energy and Environment revolving
loans.
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Nonmajor Special Revenue Funds
Subcombining Balance Sheet
December 31, 2020
9021 9016 9017 9018
Police Solid Waste Ice Arena CEE Revolving
Forfeitures Management Endowment Loan Fund Total
Assets
Cash and temporary investments 135,571$ 191,258$ 5,505$ 75,998$ 408,332$
Receivables
Accounts - 23,336 - 253 23,589
Loans - -- 21,016 21,016
Special assessments - 7,257 - - 7,257
Total Assets 135,571$ 221,851$ 5,505$ 97,267$ 460,194$
Liabilities
Accounts and contracts payable -$ 184$ -$ -$ 184$
Fund Balances
Restricted for
Public safety police expenditures 135,571 - - - 135,571
Ice arena - - 5,505 - 5,505
Committed for
Solid waste operations - 221,667 - - 221,667
Economic development - -- 97,267 97,267
Total Fund Balances 135,571 221,667 5,505 97,267 460,010
Total Liabilities and
Fund Balances 135,571$ 221,851$ 5,505$ 97,267$ 460,194$
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City of New Hope, Minnesota
Nonmajor Special Revenue Funds
Subcombining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
9021 9016 9017 9018
Police Solid Waste Ice Arena CEE Revolving
Forfeitures Management Endowment Loan Fund Total
Revenues
Charges for services -$ 233,481$ -$ -$ 233,481$
Investment earnings 2,841 4,151 115 854 7,961
Total Revenues 2,841 237,632 115 854 241,442
Expenditures
Current
Public works
Other services and charges - 231,349 - - 231,349
Net Change in Fund Balances 2,841 6,283 115 854 10,093
Fund Balances, January 1 132,730 215,384 5,390 96,413 449,917
Fund Balances, December 31 135,571$ 221,667$ 5,505$ 97,267$ 460,010$
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City of New Hope, Minnesota
Special Revenue Fund - Solid Waste Management Fund
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances –
Budget and Actual
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
Actual Over (Under)
Original Final Amounts Budget
Revenues
Charges for services 227,000$ 227,000$ 233,481$ 6,481$
Investment earnings 1,500 1,500 4,151 2,651
Total Revenues 228,500 228,500 237,632 9,132
Expenditures
Current
Public works
Other services and charges 225,235 225,235 231,349 6,114
Net Change in Fund Balances 3,265 3,265 6,283 3,018
Fund Balances, January 1 215,384 215,384 215,384 -
Fund Balances, December 31 218,649$ 218,649$ 221,667$ 3,018$
Budgeted Amounts
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NONMAJOR CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS
Capital Projects Funds account for proceeds from the sale of bonds and other revenue to be used for the
purchase or construction of equipment and capital improvement facilities.
Fire Capital Projects Fund – This fund accounts for the purchases of fire capital equipment.
Park Infrastructure Fund – This fund is used to account for park improvement projects.
Temporary Financing Fund – is used to account for various capital project and capital outlay purchases
until permanent financing is acquired.
2016 Street Improvement Project Fund – This fund is used to account for the 2016 street improvement
project.
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Nonmajor Capital Projects Funds
Subcombining Balance Sheet
December 31, 2020
9010 9233 9242 9250
2016 Street
Fire Park Temporary Improvement
Capital Projects Infrastructure Financing Project Total
Assets
Cash and temporary investments 823,809$ 1,474,999$ 2,799,809$ -$ 5,098,617$
Receivables
Special assessments - - 53,621 - 53,621
Due from other funds - - 75,000 - 75,000
Advances to other funds - - 375,000 - 375,000
Total Assets 823,809$ 1,474,999$ 3,303,430$ -$ 5,602,238$
Liabilities
Accounts and contracts payable -$ 9,474$ -$ -$ 9,474$
Unearned revenue - 13,800 - - 13,800
Total Liabilities - 23,274 - - 23,274
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Unavailable revenue - special assessments - - 53,621 - 53,621
Fund Balances
Assigned for
General improvements - - 3,249,809 - 3,249,809
Capital equipment 823,809 - - - 823,809
Park improvements - 1,451,725 - - 1,451,725
Total Fund Balances 823,809 1,451,725 3,249,809 - 5,525,343
Total Liabilities, Deferred
Inflows of Resources,
and Fund Balances 823,809$ 1,474,999$ 3,303,430$ -$ 5,602,238$
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City of New Hope, Minnesota
Nonmajor Capital Projects Funds
Subcombining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
9010 9233 9242 9250
2016 Street
Fire Park Temporary Improvement
Capital Projects Infrastructure Financing Project Total
Revenues
Taxes
Property taxes -$ 767,290$ -$ -$ 767,290$
Intergovernmental
County - 17,876 - - 17,876
Charges for services - 49,086 - - 49,086
Special assessments - - 8,592 - 8,592
Investment earnings 16,606 31,691 63,451 - 111,748
Total Revenues 16,606 865,943 72,043 - 954,592
Expenditures
Capital outlay
Culture and recreation - 382,396 - - 382,396
Excess of Revenues
Over Expenditures 16,606 483,547 72,043 - 572,196
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers in 68,785 - - 10,588 79,373
Transfers out (51,800) (400,000) - - (451,800)
Total Other Financing
Sources (Uses)16,985 (400,000) - 10,588 (372,427)
Net Change in Fund Balances 33,591 83,547 72,043 10,588 199,769
Fund Balances (Deficit), January 1 790,218 1,368,178 3,177,766 (10,588) 5,325,574
Fund Balances, December 31 823,809$ 1,451,725$ 3,249,809$ -$ 5,525,343$
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NONMAJOR DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
The Debt Service Funds are used to account for the payment of principal and interest on the City’s general
obligation bonds. Revenues for this purpose include ad valorem property taxes, special assessments,
investment income, and other revenue.
2015A G.O. Tax Increment Bonds – This fund accounts for revenue from property taxes and interest
income to be used for the payment of principal and interest on the City’s 2015A G.O. Tax Increment Bonds.
2010B G.O. Equipment Bonds Fund – This fund accounts for revenue from property taxes and interest
income to be used for the payment of principal and interest on the City’s 2010B G.O. Equipment Bonds.
2016A G.O. Improvement Bonds – This fund accounts for revenue from property taxes and interest
income to be used for the payment of principal and interest on the City’s 2016A G.O. Improvement Bonds.
2015B G.O. Improvement Bonds – This fund accounts for revenue from property taxes and interest
income to be used for the payment of principal and interest on the City’s 2015B G.O. Improvement Bonds.
2017A G.O. Improvement Bonds – This fund accounts for revenue from property taxes and interest
income to be used for the payment of principal and interest on the City’s 2017A G.O. Improvement Bonds.
2018A G.O. Improvement Bonds – This fund accounts for revenue from property taxes and interest
income to be used for the payment of principal and interest on the City’s 2018A G.O. Improvement Bonds.
2019A G.O. Improvement Bonds – This fund accounts for revenue from property taxes and interest
income to be used for the payment of principal and interest on the City’s 2019A G.O. Improvement Bonds.
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Nonmajor Debt Service Funds
Subcombining Balance Sheet
December 31, 2020
9144 9145 9148 9149
2015A 2010B 2016A 2015B
G.O.G.O.G.O.G.O.
Tax Increment Equipment Improvement Improvement
Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds
Assets
Cash and temporary investments 277,003$ -$ 274,209$ 164,592$
Liabilities
Accounts and contracts payable 129$ 129$ 129$ 129$
Fund Balances (Deficit)
Restricted for debt service 276,874 - 274,080 164,463
Unassigned - (129) - -
Total Fund Balances (Deficit)276,874 (129) 274,080 164,463
Total Liabilities and
Fund Balances 277,003$ -$ 274,209$ 164,592$
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9150 9151 9152
2017A 2018A 2019A
G.O.G.O.G.O.
Improvement Improvement Improvement
Bonds Bonds Bonds Total
1,468,459$ 284,637$ 377,680$ 2,846,580$
129$ 129$ 129$ 903$
1,468,330 284,508 377,551 2,845,806
- - - (129)
1,468,330 284,508 377,551 2,845,677
1,468,459$ 284,637$ 377,680$ 2,846,580$
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City of New Hope, Minnesota
Nonmajor Debt Service Funds
Subcombining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
9144 9145 9148 9149
2015A 2010B 2016A 2015B
G.O.G.O.G.O.G.O.
Tax Increment Equipment Improvement Improvement
Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds
Revenues
Property taxes 240,162$ -$ 259,142$ 207,663$
Investment earnings 3,594 1,981 2,612 771
Total Revenues 243,756 1,981 261,754 208,434
Expenditures
Debt service
Principal 151,053 150,000 157,054 122,058
Interest and fiscal charges 54,850 2,640 81,495 47,636
Total Expenditures 205,903 152,640 238,549 169,694
Excess (Deficiency) of
Revenue Over Expenditures 37,853 (150,659) 23,205 38,740
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers out - (68,785) - -
Net Change in Fund Balances 37,853 (219,444) 23,205 38,740
Fund Balances (Deficit), January 1 239,021 219,315 250,875 125,723
Fund Balances (deficit), December 31 276,874$ (129)$ 274,080$ 164,463$
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9150 9151 9152
2017A 2018A 2019A
G.O.G.O.G.O.
Improvement Improvement Improvement
Bonds Bonds Bonds Total
1,709,190$ 865,627$ 468,878$ 3,750,662$
5,830 88 613 15,489
1,715,020 865,715 469,491 3,766,151
905,000 - - 1,485,165
706,090 360,571 189,271 1,442,553
1,611,090 360,571 189,271 2,927,718
103,930 505,144 280,220 838,433
- - - (68,785)
103,930 505,144 280,220 769,648
1,364,400 (220,636) 97,331 2,076,029
1,468,330$ 284,508$ 377,551$ 2,845,677$
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City of New Hope, Minnesota
General Fund
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and
Changes in Fund Balances - Budget and Actual (Continued on the Following Pages)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(With Comparative Actual Amounts for the Year Ended December 31, 2019)
2019
Actual Over (Under)Actual
Original Final Amounts Budget Amounts
Revenues
Taxes
Property taxes 10,518,931$ 10,518,931$ 10,422,823$ (96,108)$ 10,297,018$
Franchise taxes 505,244 505,244 518,162 12,918 533,213
Total Taxes 11,024,175 11,024,175 10,940,985 (83,190) 10,830,231
Licenses and permits
Business regulatory licenses 75,575 75,575 64,760 (10,815) 70,783
Non-business licenses and permits 398,450 398,450 329,151 (69,299) 249,655
Total Licenses and permits 474,025 474,025 393,911 (80,114) 320,438
Intergovernmental
Local government aid 807,579 807,579 815,623 8,044 697,864
Highway maintenance aid 191,000 191,000 231,733 40,733 212,664
Other federal, state, and local grants 121,683 121,683 1,792,954 1,671,271 120,591
State insurance premium tax 285,000 285,000 321,335 36,335 311,424
Total Intergovernmental 1,405,262 1,405,262 3,161,645 1,756,383 1,342,543
Charges for services
General government 186,050 186,050 150,967 (35,083) 152,308
Public safety 398,500 398,500 267,931 (130,569) 403,636
Public works 5,800 5,800 3,596 (2,204) 4,243
Culture and recreation 1,258,950 1,258,950 281,826 (977,124) 504,090
Total Charges for services 1,849,300 1,849,300 704,320 (1,144,980) 1,064,277
Fines and forfeitures 225,000 225,000 138,922 (86,078) 227,343
Special assessments 30,000 30,000 110,670 80,670 50,034
Investment earnings 60,000 60,000 113,447 53,447 106,033
Miscellaneous 3,500 3,500 14,184 10,684 23,326
Total Revenues 15,071,262 15,071,262 15,578,084 506,822 13,964,225
Budgeted Amounts
2020
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City of New Hope, Minnesota
General Fund
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and
Changes in Fund Balances - Budget and Actual (Continued)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(With Comparative Actual Amounts for the Year Ended December 31, 2019)
2019
Actual Variance with Actual
Original Final Amounts Final Budget Amounts
Expenditures
Current
General government
Mayor and City Council
Personnel services 58,153$ 58,153$ 57,043$ (1,110)$ 52,142$
Supplies 2,000 2,000 678 (1,322) 1,439
Other services and charges 42,280 42,280 36,940 (5,340) 34,231
Total Mayor and City Council 102,433 102,433 94,661 (7,772) 87,812
City hall
Supplies 23,500 23,500 20,232 (3,268) 22,644
Other services and charges 310,926 310,926 392,964 82,038 279,395
Total City hall 334,426 334,426 413,196 78,770 302,039
City Manager
Personnel services 401,373 401,373 407,779 6,406 401,782
Supplies 6,100 6,100 1,233 (4,867) 5,340
Other services and charges 24,573 24,573 22,602 (1,971) 14,080
Total City Manager 432,046 432,046 431,614 (432) 421,202
Elections
Personnel services 55,779 55,779 42,105 (13,674) -
Supplies 2,500 2,500 6,738 4,238 -
Other services and charges 5,850 5,850 6,873 1,023 4,185
Total Elections 64,129 64,129 55,716 (8,413) 4,185
Finance
Personnel services 189,742 189,742 190,816 1,074 171,471
Supplies 1,350 1,350 1,852 502 1,328
Other services and charges 75,791 75,791 93,648 17,857 134,364
Total Finance 266,883 266,883 286,316 19,433 307,163
Auditing
Other services and charges 26,276 26,276 24,771 (1,505) 24,441
Assessing
Other services and charges 160,000 160,000 160,000 - 154,000
Legal
Other services and charges 25,000 25,000 29,429 4,429 16,097
Human resources
Personnel services 267,654 267,654 274,087 6,433 263,755
Supplies 450 450 228 (222) 451
Other services and charges 40,982 40,982 25,512 (15,470) 23,020
Total Human resources 309,086 309,086 299,827 (9,259) 287,226
Budgeted Amounts
2020
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City of New Hope, Minnesota
General Fund
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and
Changes in Fund Balances - Budget and Actual (Continued)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(With Comparative Actual Amounts for the Year Ended December 31, 2019)
2019
Actual Variance with Actual
Original Final Amounts Final Budget Amounts
Budgeted Amounts
2020
Expenditures (Continued)
Current (continued)
General government (continued)
Planning and zoning
Personnel services 106,317$ 106,317$ 118,603$ 12,286$ 112,208$
Supplies 700 700 478 (222) 285
Other services and charges 37,900 37,900 33,942 (3,958) 35,825
Total Planning and zoning 144,917 144,917 153,023 8,106 148,318
Communication
Personnel services 111,474 111,474 89,320 (22,154) 99,606
Supplies 6,140 6,140 4,673 (1,467) 5,463
Other services and charges 52,140 52,140 20,187 (31,953) 42,928
Total Communication 169,754 169,754 114,180 (55,574) 147,997
Total General Government 2,034,950 2,034,950 2,062,733 27,783 1,900,480
Public safety
Police
Personnel services 5,477,174 5,477,174 4,997,575 (479,599) 5,078,553
Supplies 80,030 80,030 134,467 54,437 138,034
Other services and charges 1,155,034 1,155,034 1,091,335 (63,699) 1,169,754
Total Police 6,712,238 6,712,238 6,223,377 (488,861) 6,386,341
Police reserves
Personnel services - - - - 266
Supplies 2,100 2,100 1,221 (879) 1,903
Other services and charges 23,626 23,626 22,267 (1,359) 30,179
Total Police reserves 25,726 25,726 23,488 (2,238) 32,348
Fire and safety
Supplies 1,000 1,000 - (1,000) 41
Other services and charges 1,330,503 1,330,503 1,414,715 84,212 1,244,756
Total Fire and safety 1,331,503 1,331,503 1,414,715 83,212 1,244,797
Animal control
Personnel services 84,934 84,934 84,846 (88) 81,838
Supplies 505 505 99 (406) 204
Other services and charges 22,866 22,866 18,887 (3,979) 24,830
Total Animal control 108,305 108,305 103,832 (4,473) 106,872
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City of New Hope, Minnesota
General Fund
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and
Changes in Fund Balances - Budget and Actual (Continued)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(With Comparative Actual Amounts for the Year Ended December 31, 2019)
2019
Actual Variance with Actual
Original Final Amounts Final Budget Amounts
Budgeted Amounts
2020
Expenditures (Continued)
Current (continued)
Public safety (continued)
Protective inspection
Personnel services 524,732$ 524,732$ 506,212$ (18,520)$ 490,391$
Supplies 1,750 1,750 1,615 (135) 1,024
Other services and charges 100,045 100,045 87,970 (12,075) 165,714
Total Protective inspection 626,527 626,527 595,797 (30,730) 657,129
Total Public Safety 8,804,299 8,804,299 8,361,209 (443,090) 8,427,487
Public works
Street maintenance
Personnel services 573,229 573,229 605,084 31,855 607,772
Supplies 142,100 142,100 116,228 (25,872) 90,691
Other services and charges 869,839 869,839 859,892 (9,947) 812,459
Total Street maintenance 1,585,168 1,585,168 1,581,204 (3,964) 1,510,922
Engineering
Other services and charges 35,000 35,000 40,842 5,842 53,226
Total Public Works 1,620,168 1,620,168 1,622,046 1,878 1,564,148
Culture and recreation
Recreation
Personnel services 677,224 677,224 611,920 (65,304) 646,135
Supplies 122,000 122,000 90,638 (31,362) 109,784
Other services and charges 219,321 219,321 156,342 (62,979) 253,962
Total Recreation 1,018,545 1,018,545 858,900 (159,645) 1,009,881
Parks
Personnel services 653,391 653,391 595,900 (57,491) 582,433
Supplies 37,650 37,650 33,625 (4,025) 35,450
Other services and charges 429,841 429,841 401,333 (28,508) 353,689
Total Parks 1,120,882 1,120,882 1,030,858 (90,024) 971,572
Swimming pool
Personnel services 494,688 494,688 115,135 (379,553) 45,933
Supplies 73,000 73,000 14,886 (58,114) -
Other services and charges 175,518 175,518 15,879 (159,639) 5,199
Total Swimming pool 743,206 743,206 145,900 (597,306) 51,132
Total Culture and Recreation 2,882,633 2,882,633 2,035,658 (846,975) 2,032,585
Total Current Expenditures 15,342,050 15,342,050 14,081,646 (1,260,404) 13,924,700
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City of New Hope, Minnesota
General Fund
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and
Changes in Fund Balances - Budget and Actual (Continued)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(With Comparative Actual Amounts for the Year Ended December 31, 2019)
2019
Actual Variance with Actual
Original Final Amounts Final Budget Amounts
Budgeted Amounts
2020
Expenditures (Continued)
Capital outlay
General government 3,500$ 3,500$ 674$ (2,826)$ 3,967$
Public safety 65,000 65,000 48,669 (16,331) 55,081
Total Capital outlay 68,500 68,500 49,343 (19,157) 59,048
Total Expenditures 15,410,550 15,410,550 14,130,989 (1,279,561) 13,983,748
Excess (Deficiency) of
Revenues Over Expenditures (339,288) (339,288) 1,447,095 1,786,383 (19,523)
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers in 339,288 339,288 339,288 - 332,275
Transfers out - - - - (354,000)
Total Other Financing
Sources (Uses)339,288 339,288 339,288 - (21,725)
Net Change in Fund Balances - - 1,786,383 1,786,383 (41,248)
Fund Balances, January 1 7,139,703 7,139,703 7,139,703 - 7,180,951
Fund Balances, December 31 7,139,703$ 7,139,703$ 8,926,086$ 1,786,383$ 7,139,703$
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INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
Internal Service Funds are used to account for activities and services performed for other organizational
units within the City. Charges to other city agencies are made to support these activities.
Central Garage Fund – This fund is used to account for the rental of motor vehicles and other equipment
to other departments.
Employee Leave Fund – This fund accounts for the cost of providing leave time benefits to employees,
which includes vacation, holiday, sick time, and personal leave. Funding is based on chargebacks to
department, based on a percentage of wages.
Insurance Reserve Fund – This fund accounts for all insurance costs for the City. Funding is provided by
chargebacks to departments by percentage of wages for health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
Funding for general liability and property insurance is provided by chargebacks to departments based on
activities and the use of property.
Information Technology Fund – This fund accounts for the City’s investment in, and operations of,
computer networks, application and system software, internet access, data storage, and related activities.
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Internal Service Funds
Combining Statement of Net Position
December 31, 2020
9402 9408 9407 9410
Central Employee Insurance Information
Garage Leave Reserve Technology Totals
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and temporary investments 8,282,096$ 1,673,358$ 625,840$ 583,540$ 11,164,834$
Receivables
Accounts - - 7,441 - 7,441
Inventories 68,035 - - - 68,035
Total Current Assets 8,350,131 1,673,358 633,281 583,540 11,240,310
Noncurrent Assets
Capital assets
Land 85,647 - - - 85,647
Buildings and structures 3,158,296 - - - 3,158,296
Vehicles and equipment 9,361,117 - - 402,419 9,763,536
Less: accumulated depreciation (9,843,971) - - (320,304) (10,164,275)
Total Capital Assets
(Net of Accumulated Depreciation)2,761,089 - - 82,115 2,843,204
Total Assets 11,111,220 1,673,358 633,281 665,655 14,083,514
Deferred Outflows of Resources
Deferred pension resources 23,772 - - - 23,772
Deferred other postemployment benefit resources - - 167,973 - 167,973
Total Deferred Outflows of Resources 23,772 - 167,973 - 191,745
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accrued salaries payable 11,474 33,745 117,649 - 162,868
Accounts and contracts payable 59,629 - 58,314 8,995 126,938
Due to other governments 631 - - - 631
Compensated absences payable, current portion - 84,346 - - 84,346
Total Current Liabilities 71,734 118,091 175,963 8,995 374,783
Noncurrent Liabilities
Other postemployment benefits payable - - 1,110,463 - 1,110,463
Pension liability 221,812 - - - 221,812
Compensated absences payable - 759,110 - - 759,110
Total Noncurrent Liabilities 221,812 759,110 1,110,463 - 2,091,385
Total Liabilities 293,546 877,201 1,286,426 8,995 2,466,168
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Deferred pension resources 8,898 - - - 8,898
Deferred other postemployment benefit resources - - 33,203 - 33,203
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 8,898 - 33,203 - 42,101
Net Position
Net investment in capital assets 2,761,089 - - 82,115 2,843,204
Unrestricted 8,071,459 796,157 (518,375) 574,545 8,923,786
Total Net Position 10,832,548$ 796,157$ (518,375)$ 656,660$ 11,766,990$
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City of New Hope, Minnesota
Internal Service Funds
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses and
Changes in Net Position
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
9402 9408 9407 9410
Central Employee Insurance Information
Garage Leave Reserve Technology Totals
Operating Revenues
Billings to departments 2,151,996$ 699,992$ 20,014$ 827,236$ 3,699,238$
Other 995 - 22,531 - 23,526
Total Operating Revenues 2,152,991 699,992 42,545 827,236 3,722,764
Operating Expenses
Personnel services 327,964 576,845 125,689 - 1,030,498
Supplies 234,580 - - 49,594 284,174
Utilities 57,245 - - 49,098 106,343
Other services and charges 423,963 - 34,134 609,027 1,067,124
Depreciation 564,728 - - 12,843 577,571
Total Operating Expenses 1,608,480 576,845 159,823 720,562 3,065,710
Operating Income (Loss)544,511 123,147 (117,278) 106,674 657,054
Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses)
Investment earnings 163,258 - - 10,556 173,814
Capital contributions to governmental activities - - - (22,997) (22,997)
Gain on sale of capital assets 22,000 - - - 22,000
Total Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses)185,258 - - (12,441) 172,817
Income (Loss) Before Transfers 729,769 123,147 (117,278) 94,233 829,871
Transfers Out (35,619) - - (56,989) (92,608)
Change in Net Position 694,150 123,147 (117,278) 37,244 737,263
Net Position, January 1 10,138,398 673,010 (401,097) 619,416 11,029,727
Net Position, December 31 10,832,548$ 796,157$ (518,375)$ 656,660$ 11,766,990$
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City of New Hope, Minnesota
Internal Service Funds
Combining Statement of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
9402 9408 9407 9410
Central Employee Insurance Information
Garage Leave Reserve Technology Totals
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Receipts from interfund services provided 2,151,996$ 699,992$ 17,048$ 827,236$ 3,696,272$
Other operating receipts 995 - 22,531 - 23,526
Payments to suppliers (701,652) - (32,604) (737,521) (1,471,777)
Payments to employees (319,736) (496,499) 24,204 - (792,031)
Net Cash From
Operating Activities 1,131,603 203,493 31,179 89,715 1,455,990
Cash Flows from Noncapital
Financing Activities
Transfers out (35,619) - - (56,989) (92,608)
Cash Flows from Capital
and Related Financing Activities
Acquisition capital assets (516,589) - - (9,399) (525,988)
Proceeds from sale of assets 22,000 - - - 22,000
Net Cash From Capital
and Related Financing Activities (494,589) - - (9,399) (503,988)
Investment earnings 163,258 - - 10,556 173,814
Net Increase in Cash
and Cash Equivalents 764,653 203,493 31,179 33,883 1,033,208
Cash and Cash Equivalents, January 1 7,517,443 1,469,865 594,661 549,657 10,131,626
Cash and Cash Equivalents, December 31 8,282,096$ 1,673,358$ 625,840$ 583,540$ 11,164,834$
Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss)
to Net Cash From Operating Activities
Operating income (loss)544,511$ 123,147$ (117,278)$ 106,674$ 657,054$
Adjustments to reconcile operating income (loss)
to net cash from operating activities
Depreciation 564,728 - - 12,843 577,571
(Increase) decrease in assets
Accounts receivable - - (2,966) - (2,966)
Inventories (5,460) - - - (5,460)
(Increase) decrease in deferred outflows of resources
Deferred pension resources (4,643) - - - (4,643)
Deferred other postemployment benefit resources - - (48,960) - (48,960)
Increase (decrease) in liabilities
Accounts and contracts payable 19,545 - 1,530 (29,802) (8,727)
Accrued salaries payable 3,368 (9,229) 24,204 - 18,343
Due to other governments 51 - - - 51
Compensated absences payable - 89,575 - - 89,575
Other postemployment benefits payable - - 177,615 - 177,615
Pension liability 35,592 - - - 35,592
Increase (decrease) in deferred inflows of resources
Deferred pension resources (26,089) - - - (26,089)
Deferred other postemployment benefit resources - - (2,966) - (2,966)
Net Cash From
Operating Activities 1,131,603$ 203,493$ 31,179$ 89,715$ 1,455,990$
Schedule of Noncash Capital and
Related Financing Activities
Capital assets contributed to governmental activities -$ -$ -$ 22,997$ 22,997$
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
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STATISTICAL SECTION (UNAUDITED)
CITY OF NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2020
STATISTICAL SECTION (UNAUDITED)
This part of the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report presents detailed information as a context
for understanding what the information in the financial statements, note disclosures, and required
supplementary information says about the City’s overall financial health.
Financial Trends
These schedules contain trend information to help the reader understand how the City ’s financial
performance and well-being have changed over time.
Revenue Capacity
These schedules contain information to help the reader assess the City’s most significant local revenue
source; property taxes.
Debt Capacity
These schedules present information to help the reader assess the affordability of the City’s current levels
of outstanding debt and the City’s ability to issue additional debt in the future.
Demographic and Economic Information
These schedules offer demographic and economic indicators to help the reader understand the environment
within which the City’s financial activities take place.
Operating Indicators
These schedules contain service and infrastructure data to help the reader understand how the information
in the City’s financial report relates to the services the City provides and the activities it performs.
Source: Unless otherwise noted, the information in these schedules is derived from the Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report for the relevant year.
2011 (Restated)2012 2013 2014
Governmental activities
Net investment in capital assets 20,628,143$ 26,793,142$ 30,509,373$ 26,305,906$
Restricted 6,018,734 1,619,696 1,619,394 5,680,117
Unrestricted 21,845,278 22,746,207 23,704,592 23,130,558
Total governmental activities net position 48,492,155$ 51,159,045$ 55,833,359$ 55,116,581$
Business-type activities
Net investment in capital assets 11,114,666$ 12,843,624$ 14,142,276$ 14,757,333$
Restricted – 150,000 300,000 455,000
Unrestricted 3,978,803 2,735,144 2,496,008 1,798,707
Total business-type activities net position 15,093,469$ 15,728,768$ 16,938,284$ 17,011,040$
Primary government
Net investment in capital assets 31,742,809$ 39,636,766$ 44,651,649$ 41,063,239$
Restricted 6,018,734 1,769,696 1,919,394 6,135,117
Unrestricted 25,824,081 25,481,351 26,200,600 24,929,265
Total primary government net position 63,585,624$ 66,887,813$ 72,771,643$ 72,127,621$
Note 1:
Note 2:
Note 3:
City of New Hope, Minnesota
The City implemented GASB Statement No.65 in 2012.Net position for 2011 was restated for the effect of
implementing this standard.
The City implemented GASB Statement No.68 in 2015,resulting in a restatement of beginning net position for
the effects of implementing this standard. Net position for previous years has not been restated.
The City implemented GASB Statement No.75 in 2018,resulting in a restatement of beginning net position for
the effects of implementing this standard. Net position for previous years has not been restated.
Fiscal Year
Net Position by Component
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(Accrual Basis of Accounting)
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2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
27,549,276$ 29,951,754$ 27,747,845$ 27,888,417$ 30,139,510$ 31,359,813$
5,917,848 4,893,801 6,207,578 6,000,843 6,628,138 7,740,859
14,623,043 11,081,824 11,728,807 14,384,257 16,702,142 19,716,696
48,090,167$ 45,927,379$ 45,684,230$ 48,273,517$ 53,469,790$ 58,817,368$
16,087,559$ 19,286,134$ 18,663,872$ 18,783,898$ 19,315,353$ 20,127,288$
627,939 868,853 1,031,673 1,160,680 1,358,401 1,560,053
(825,297) (1,839,376) 84,741 1,783,306 3,054,187 4,534,420
15,890,201$ 18,315,611$ 19,780,286$ 21,727,884$ 23,727,941$ 26,221,761$
43,636,835$ 49,237,888$ 46,411,717$ 46,672,315$ 49,454,863$ 51,487,101$
6,545,787 5,762,654 7,239,251 7,161,523 7,986,539 9,300,912
13,797,746 9,242,448 11,813,548 16,167,563 19,756,329 24,251,116
63,980,368$ 64,242,990$ 65,464,516$ 70,001,401$ 77,197,731$ 85,039,129$
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2011 2012 2013 2014
Expenses
Governmental activities
General government 1,841,145$ 1,931,318$ 1,837,194$ 1,976,377$
Public safety 6,129,860 6,062,362 6,238,779 6,795,836
Public works 1,795,189 2,126,043 1,790,669 2,467,618
Culture and recreation 1,882,279 1,928,591 1,946,243 2,145,224
Economic development 536,433 762,202 431,332 1,704,010
Interest and fiscal charges 236,827 407,744 289,009 140,321
Total governmental activities expenses 12,421,733 13,218,260 12,533,226 15,229,386
Business-type activities
Sewer 2,068,282 2,220,438 2,310,604 1,976,864
Water 3,530,521 3,682,602 3,215,714 4,635,686
Golf course 322,679 298,555 262,894 304,059
Ice arena 844,828 771,628 957,784 877,826
Storm water 485,943 425,112 768,610 558,160
Street lighting 113,753 104,721 117,518 99,560
Total business-type activities expenses 7,366,006 7,503,056 7,633,124 8,452,155
Total primary government expenses 19,787,739$ 20,721,316$ 20,166,350$ 23,681,541$
Program revenues
Governmental activities
Charges for services
General government 220,629$ 177,174$ 198,297$ 234,440$
Public safety 877,159 804,725 880,843 1,047,721
Public works 219,353 219,548 226,228 224,790
Culture and recreation 637,077 653,293 672,067 617,459
Economic development 98,139 94,664 – –
Operating grants and contributions 783,382 2,162,263 828,276 1,013,058
Capital grants and contributions 1,107,042 245,290 3,929,565 47,917
Total governmental activities program
revenues 3,942,781 4,356,957 6,735,276 3,185,385
Business-type activities
Charges for services
Sewer utility 2,352,635 2,376,021 2,443,202 2,414,482
Water utility 3,169,859 3,581,225 3,460,008 3,634,873
Golf course 278,788 296,316 268,133 254,508
Ice arena 752,671 694,702 725,211 775,784
Storm water 947,031 948,650 963,167 948,537
Street lighting 122,742 124,397 125,604 123,060
Operating grants and contributions 24,031 22,340 306,520 444,484
Capital grants and contributions 114,826 106,291 225,300 11,469
Total business-type activities program
revenues 7,762,583 8,149,942 8,517,145 8,607,197
Total primary government program revenues 11,705,364$ 12,506,899$ 15,252,421$ 11,792,582$
Fiscal Year
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Changes in Net Position
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(Accrual Basis of Accounting)
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2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
1,700,133$ 1,871,736$ 2,666,781$ 1,983,179$ 1,850,242$ 2,945,625$
7,258,504 9,463,124 8,257,709 7,578,150 8,540,198 8,968,009
4,229,077 3,143,421 2,975,007 3,661,766 3,816,417 3,725,075
2,223,152 2,405,905 2,485,417 2,280,418 2,145,988 2,270,751
655,093 732,106 2,163,967 1,244,292 749,651 1,350,348
269,284 323,326 725,982 1,074,469 1,412,763 1,570,807
16,335,243 17,939,618 19,274,863 17,822,274 18,515,259 20,830,615
2,458,724 2,187,006 2,399,248 2,631,598 2,834,973 3,096,526
4,584,929 3,633,022 3,504,722 4,038,859 3,762,099 4,195,981
291,695 341,776 322,278 299,217 319,871 316,173
880,581 949,438 996,056 987,912 1,003,048 1,016,296
713,218 830,108 834,688 736,166 888,156 877,244
105,452 102,894 101,668 119,250 116,732 133,270
9,034,599 8,044,244 8,158,660 8,813,002 8,924,879 9,635,490
25,369,842$ 25,983,862$ 27,433,523$ 26,635,276$ 27,440,138$ 30,466,105$
254,333$ 267,970$ 340,421$ 250,575$ 223,379$ 217,183$
1,073,079 1,035,725 1,302,551 935,116 880,634 736,004
219,634 220,208 234,564 228,660 226,249 234,121
668,480 699,613 686,335 570,143 529,739 316,820
– 20,000 41,112 – – –
845,517 1,002,681 777,368 967,499 826,489 866,861
460,537 711,527 1,150,840 941,212 2,819,823 1,048,750
3,521,580 3,957,724 4,533,191 3,893,205 5,506,313 3,419,739
2,468,638 2,627,875 2,899,257 3,154,709 3,380,075 3,712,613
3,777,108 4,124,346 4,289,255 4,696,593 4,675,498 5,468,607
287,056 315,162 283,375 298,696 296,538 423,766
745,886 749,689 849,701 864,531 892,740 601,291
981,723 1,037,429 1,082,348 1,139,007 1,190,058 1,259,707
128,890 137,525 137,491 144,582 152,975 161,866
33,032 159,898 27,568 327,335 14,308 110,331
194,590 1,394,822 58,237 14,203 28,824 12,922
8,616,923 10,546,746 9,627,232 10,639,656 10,631,016 11,751,103
12,138,503$ 14,504,470$ 14,160,423$ 14,532,861$ 16,137,329$ 15,170,842$
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2011 2012 2013 2014
Net (expense) revenue
Governmental activities (8,478,952)$ (8,861,303)$ (5,797,950)$ (12,044,001)$
Business-type activities 396,577 646,886 884,021 155,042
Total primary government net expense (8,082,375)$ (8,214,417)$ (4,913,929)$ (11,888,959)$
General revenues and other changes in net position
Governmental activities
Property taxes 8,784,948$ 9,129,247$ 9,554,629$ 9,732,776$
Tax increments 1,400,163 1,343,248 511,924 537,871
Franchise taxes 439,795 440,149 438,834 438,541
Grants and contributions not restricted
to specific programs 87,206 47,662 49,005 179,537
Unrestricted investment earnings 745,484 429,595 198,658 324,498
Gain on sale of capital assets 13,568 69,321 37,201 –
Transfers (2,163,781) 68,971 (317,987) 114,000
Total governmental activities 9,307,383 11,528,193 10,472,264 11,327,223
Business-type activities
Unrestricted investment earnings 71,089 57,384 7,508 31,714
Transfers 2,163,781 (68,971) 317,987 (114,000)
Total business-type activities 2,234,870 (11,587) 325,495 (82,286)
Total primary government 11,542,253$ 11,516,606$ 10,797,759$ 11,244,937$
Changes in net position
Governmental activities 828,431$ 2,666,890$ 4,674,314$ (716,778)$
Business-type activities 2,631,447 635,299 1,209,516 72,756
Total primary government 3,459,878$ 3,302,189$ 5,883,830$ (644,022)$
Note:The City implemented GASB Statement No.63 and GASB Statement No.65 in fiscal 2012.Net position information has been
restated for 2011 for this accounting change.The City implemented GASB Statement Nos.67 and 68 in fiscal 2015.Information
has not been restated for prior years.The City implemented GASB Statement No.75 in fiscal 2018.Information has not been
restated for prior years.
(Accrual Basis of Accounting)
Fiscal Year
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Changes in Net Position (continued)
Last Ten Fiscal Years
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2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
(12,813,663)$ (13,981,894)$ (14,741,672)$ (13,929,069)$ (13,008,946)$ (17,410,876)$
(417,676) 2,502,502 1,468,572 1,826,654 1,706,137 2,115,613
(13,231,339)$ (11,479,392)$ (13,273,100)$ (12,102,415)$ (11,302,809)$ (15,295,263)$
10,131,759$ 10,843,702$ 11,929,597$ 12,941,920$ 15,265,428$ 16,821,240$
430,879 492,584 841,098 1,112,753 1,317,803 1,918,857
442,556 447,248 912,357 945,244 957,448 958,162
600,030 633,056 628,119 697,895 803,035 2,497,630
331,417 377,960 531,240 798,557 1,412,308 781,304
– – 50,456 70,400 369,163 22,000
68,204 121,800 (19,110) (48,413) (144,624) (240,739)
12,004,845 12,916,350 14,873,757 16,518,356 19,980,561 22,758,454
35,700 44,708 36,811 72,531 149,296 137,468
(68,204) (121,800) 19,110 48,413 144,624 240,739
(32,504) (77,092) 55,921 120,944 293,920 378,207
11,972,341$ 12,839,258$ 14,929,678$ 16,639,300$ 20,274,481$ 23,136,661$
(808,818)$ (1,065,544)$ 132,085$ 2,589,287$ 6,971,615$ 5,347,578$
(450,180) 2,425,410 1,524,493 1,947,598 2,000,057 2,493,820
(1,258,998)$ 1,359,866$ 1,656,578$ 4,536,885$ 8,971,672$ 7,841,398$
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Ad Valorem
Property Taxes Tax Increments Franchise Taxes Total
8,784,948$ 1,400,163$ 439,795$ 10,624,906$
9,129,247 1,343,248 440,149 10,912,644
9,554,629 511,924 438,834 10,505,387
9,732,776 537,871 438,541 10,709,188
10,131,759 430,879 442,556 11,005,194
10,843,702 492,584 447,248 11,783,534
11,929,597 841,098 912,357 13,683,052
12,941,920 1,112,753 945,244 14,999,917
15,265,428 1,317,803 957,448 17,540,679
16,821,240 1,918,857 958,162 19,698,259
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Governmental Activities Tax Revenues by Source
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(Accrual Basis of Accounting)
Fiscal Year
2016
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2017
2018
2019
2020
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2011 2012 2013 2014
General Fund
Nonspendable 14,366$ 14,925$ 15,484$ 16,005$
Unassigned 4,920,846 5,080,812 5,567,933 5,805,259
Total General Fund 4,935,212$ 5,095,737$ 5,583,417$ 5,821,264$
All other governmental funds
Restricted 6,114,114$ –$ –$ 5,687,949$
Committed 4,666,447 5,657,606 5,550,819 4,771,304
Assigned 6,877,641 5,165,192 4,511,073 7,839,792
Unassigned – 6,533,868 8,204,338 (134,792)
Total all other governmental funds 17,658,202$ 17,356,666$ 18,266,230$ 18,164,253$
Total all governmental funds 22,593,414$ 22,452,403$ 23,849,647$ 23,985,517$
Fiscal Year
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Fund Balances of Governmental Funds
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(Modified Accrual Basis of Accounting)
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2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
16,765$ 18,242$ 17,617$ 18,763$ 22,980$ 24,499$
6,063,647 6,255,436 6,871,038 7,162,188 7,116,723 8,901,587
6,080,412$ 6,273,678$ 6,888,655$ 7,180,951$ 7,139,703$ 8,926,086$
8,069,238$ 7,772,782$ 24,605,109$ 24,646,820$ 13,304,922$ 9,016,306$
5,431,288 5,397,075 5,837,809 5,414,740 5,033,555 4,639,390
5,496,484 4,958,094 5,176,318 5,695,269 6,248,128 6,993,400
(226,356) (3,015,315) (4,178,684) (3,448,208) (2,475,320) (2,119,931)
18,770,654$ 15,112,636$ 31,440,552$ 32,308,621$ 22,111,285$ 18,529,165$
24,851,066$ 21,386,314$ 38,329,207$ 39,489,572$ 29,250,988$ 27,455,251$
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2011 2012 2013 2014
Revenues
Property taxes 8,767,959$ 9,199,381$ 9,531,663$ 9,718,800$
Tax increments 1,400,163 1,343,248 511,924 537,871
Franchise taxes 439,795 440,149 438,834 438,541
Licenses and permits 359,530 238,943 273,117 353,973
Intergovernmental 1,599,253 858,816 4,463,113 818,825
Charges for services 1,544,369 1,557,898 1,585,964 1,663,153
Fines and forfeits 255,329 283,233 239,201 215,585
Special assessments 153,835 305,818 178,335 98,617
Investment income 548,548 307,032 178,217 248,013
Miscellaneous 115,183 80,073 111,443 129,980
Total revenues 15,183,964 14,614,591 17,511,811 14,223,358
Expenditures
General government 1,560,511 1,567,301 1,571,701 1,668,474
Public safety 5,933,201 5,946,209 5,967,599 6,397,860
Public works 1,079,884 1,192,760 1,254,201 1,225,551
Culture and recreation 1,560,486 1,599,041 1,613,518 1,761,961
Economic development 289,650 304,064 582,621 298,825
Capital outlay 5,263,935 7,685,819 4,239,938 3,000,518
Debt service
Principal retirement 1,005,000 330,000 340,000 350,000
Interest 247,973 270,613 306,462 212,025
Bond issuance 93,820 104,351 – 2,200
Total expenditures 17,034,460 19,000,158 15,876,040 14,917,414
Excess of revenues
over (under) expenditures (1,850,496) (4,385,567) 1,635,771 (694,056)
Other financing sources (uses)
Transfers in 2,477,195 936,188 360,427 669,461
Sale of capital assets – – 1,460 4,055,382
Bonds issued – – – –
Premiums on debt issues – 54,006 – –
Refunding bonds issued – 4,025,000 – –
Payments to refunded bond escrow agent – – – (3,780,000)
Transfers (out)(4,569,216) (770,638) (600,414) (477,461)
Total other financing sources (uses)(2,092,021) 4,244,556 (238,527) 467,382
Net change in fund balances (3,942,517)$ (141,011)$ 1,397,244$ (226,674)$
Debt service as a percentage of noncapital
expenditures 6.4%4.1%5.6%4.5%
Fiscal Year
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(Modified Accrual Basis of Accounting)
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2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
10,145,204$ 10,868,985$ 11,961,711$ 12,904,297$ 15,223,680$ 16,756,108$
430,879 492,584 841,098 1,112,753 1,317,803 1,918,857
442,556 447,248 912,357 945,244 957,448 958,162
389,957 466,548 641,870 367,931 320,438 393,911
1,359,511 2,063,546 1,844,648 2,195,761 3,947,039 4,289,738
1,601,081 1,571,798 1,727,615 1,399,998 1,376,176 986,887
237,591 191,960 208,909 230,657 227,343 138,922
38,417 173,158 92,458 282,589 197,566 234,265
274,116 304,252 486,746 658,606 1,166,238 607,490
202,057 42,103 137,591 33,966 173,679 26,700
15,121,369 16,622,182 18,855,003 20,131,802 24,907,410 26,311,040
1,688,752 1,872,436 2,622,277 1,787,553 1,900,480 2,062,733
6,866,105 7,168,102 7,724,950 7,997,311 8,427,939 8,361,209
1,328,371 1,606,369 1,671,593 1,717,815 1,790,715 1,853,395
1,853,741 1,938,131 2,066,692 2,015,729 2,032,585 2,035,658
498,479 588,167 1,737,947 815,352 513,946 1,291,350
8,204,694 8,220,964 5,217,461 12,956,485 22,573,850 8,669,758
405,000 415,000 523,497 799,734 968,674 1,905,890
131,530 257,661 455,539 769,497 1,273,302 1,778,653
114,607 58,188 251,648 148,365 90,446 –
21,091,279 22,125,018 22,271,604 29,007,841 39,571,937 27,958,646
(5,969,910) (5,502,836) (3,416,601) (8,876,039) (14,664,527) (1,647,606)
3,209,226 1,630,270 4,305,261 788,458 2,162,676 418,661
– – – – 331,299 –
– 2,824,075 18,435,000 9,520,000 5,235,000 –
171,339 107,553 1,857,609 476,673 454,261 –
6,470,000 – – – – –
– – – – – –
(3,015,226) (1,426,570) (4,238,376) (748,726) (1,981,951) (566,792)
6,835,339 3,135,328 20,359,494 10,036,405 6,201,285 (148,131)
865,429$ (2,367,508)$ 16,942,893$ 1,160,366$ (8,463,242)$ (1,795,737)$
3.5%4.6%5.4%9.2%12.6%18.7%
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Ad Valorem
Property Tax Tax Increments Franchise Tax Total
8,767,959$ 1,400,163$ 439,795$ 10,607,917$
9,199,381 1,343,248 440,149 10,982,778
9,531,663 511,924 438,834 10,482,421
9,781,800 537,871 438,541 10,758,212
10,145,204 430,879 442,556 11,018,639
10,868,985 492,584 447,248 11,808,817
11,961,711 841,098 912,357 13,715,166
12,904,297 1,112,753 945,244 14,962,294
15,223,680 1,317,803 957,448 17,498,931
16,756,108 1,918,857 958,162 19,633,127
City of New Hope, Minnesota
General Governmental Tax Revenues by Source
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(Modified Accrual Basis of Accounting)
Fiscal Year
2016
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2017
2018
2019
2020
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2011 2012 2013 2014
Taxable market value
Real property 1,492,408,000$ 1,321,463,913$ 1,214,204,483$ 1,224,417,514$
Personal property 8,162,100 8,515,600 9,657,700 10,849,800
Total taxable market value 1,500,570,100$ 1,329,979,513$ 1,223,862,183$ 1,235,267,314$
Estimated actual value
of taxable property 1,504,929,000$ 1,438,796,300$ 1,336,539,900$ 1,346,449,200$
Taxable market value as a percentage
of estimated actual value 99.71% 92.44% 91.57% 91.74%
Tax capacity
Real property 18,462,796$ 16,686,170$ 15,476,014$ 15,454,712$
Personal property 159,492 165,812 188,654 211,746
Subtotal 18,622,288 16,851,982 15,664,668 15,666,458
Less tax increment (1,044,830) (944,560) (366,752) (377,138)
Less contribution to fiscal disparities (2,466,459) (2,380,423) (2,255,476) (2,154,731)
Add distribution from fiscal disparities 3,896,651 3,605,075 3,448,346 3,437,911
Net tax capacity 19,007,650$ 17,132,074$ 16,490,786$ 16,572,500$
Tax levies
Revenue 9,036,625 9,066,928 9,406,483 9,556,483
Bonds and interest 192,105 161,802 164,325 161,487
Total 9,228,730$ 9,228,730$ 9,570,808$ 9,717,970$
Tax capacity rate
Revenue 47.92 53.84 57.80 57.62
Bonds and interest 1.03 0.97 1.01 0.97
Sewer district 0.31 0.39 – –
Total direct tax rate 49.25 55.20 58.81 58.60
Fiscal Year
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Tax Capacity, Market Value and Estimated Actual Value of Taxable Property
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(Accrual Basis of Accounting)
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2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
1,323,173,828$ 1,419,351,117$ 1,522,726,514$ 1,683,833,465$ 1,817,473,851$ 2,007,332,223$
11,343,900 11,588,000 1,232,600 13,258,900 13,963,100 14,049,900
1,334,517,728$ 1,430,939,117$ 1,523,959,114$ 1,697,092,365$ 1,831,436,951$ 2,021,382,123$
1,440,652,000$ 1,534,397,300$ 1,636,865,900$ 1,792,927,900$ 1,921,182,700$ 2,106,273,300$
92.63% 93.26% 93.78% 94.65% 95.33% 95.97%
16,638,481$ 17,898,058$ 19,196,854$ 21,143,125$ 22,506,796$ 25,019,326$
221,628 226,510 242,052 260,678 275,032 276,748
16,860,109 18,124,568 19,438,906 21,403,803 22,781,828 25,296,074
(338,715) (362,633) (604,222) (810,429) (948,691) (1,378,781)
(2,144,256) (2,277,639) (2,464,382) (2,655,561) (2,870,420) (2,941,213)
3,505,922 3,437,652 3,757,080 4,010,408 4,111,736 4,385,923
17,883,060$ 18,921,948$ 20,127,382$ 21,948,221$ 23,074,453$ 25,362,003$
9,938,265 10,617,194 11,362,957 12,043,578 12,722,208 13,094,054
163,902 195,819 604,444 869,164 2,579,402 3,750,662
10,102,167$ 10,813,013$ 11,967,401$ 12,912,742$ 15,301,610$ 16,844,716$
55.07 56.36 56.91 54.64 56.54 51.37
0.91 1.04 3.03 3.95 11.45 14.72
– – – – – –
55.98 57.41 59.93 58.59 67.99 66.09
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Total Direct
Sewer and
General Debt District City Hennepin ISD No. 281 Special Overlapping
Levy Levy Levy Total County Robbinsdale Districts Rates
47.916 1.025 0.308 49.249 45.840 34.387 10.068 139.544
53.842 3.097 0.387 57.326 48.231 32.534 10.422 148.513
57.802 1.010 – 58.812 49.461 32.347 10.933 151.553
57.622 0.977 – 58.599 49.959 34.777 11.307 154.642
55.073 0.905 – 55.978 46.398 33.226 10.561 146.163
56.364 1.041 – 57.405 45.356 33.833 10.432 147.026
56.906 3.025 – 59.931 44.087 31.612 10.214 145.844
54.643 3.946 – 58.589 42.808 31.957 9.052 142.406
56.539 11.451 – 67.990 41.861 29.909 8.885 148.645
51.374 14.715 – 66.089 41.084 26.447 8.376 141.996
Note:
Source:Hennepin County/Treasurer Department
2011
2018
2019
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Property Tax Rates
Direct and Overlapping Governments
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Year
Overlapping RatesDirect Rates – City of New Hope
2012
2017
Overlapping rates are those of local and county governments that apply to property owners within the City.Not all overlapping
rates apply to all city property owners (e.g.,the rates for special districts apply only to the proportion of the government’s
property owners whose property is located within the geographic boundaries of the special district).
2013
2014
2015
2016
2020
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Net Tax Net Tax
Capacity Rank Capacity Rank
Alatus New Hope I LLC 352,500$ 1 1.4 %–$ – – %
STNL (New Hope), LLC 269,250 2 1.1 – – –
Allen Group, LLC 224,770 3 0.9 – – –
Paddock Property Ltd. Partnership 220,630 4 0.9 156,730 2 0.8
St. Therese Home, Inc.200,530 5 0.8 148,763 3 0.8
CI Minn I-A, LLC 200,510 6 0.8 – – –
Omega Healthcare Investors 200,225 7 0.8 – – –
GLP US Management, LLC 199,510 8 0.8 – – –
Broadway Lanel/Golle/Holmes 197,650 9 0.8 132,250 8 0.7
FLS Properties LLC 197,050 10 0.8 – – –
Geneva Management Service, LLC – – – 159,250 1 0.9
Cobalt Industrial Reit – – – 143,850 4 0.8
New Hope Distribution Center, LLC – – – 139,250 5 0.7
Long Ridge Industrial Portfolio – – – 135,250 6 0.7
Minnesota Masonic Home/
NorthRidge Care Center – – – 133,450 7 0.7
New Hope/U.S. Swim Partnership – – – 131,250 9 0.7
Welsh Corporate Headquarters – – – 129,250 10 0.7
Total 2,262,625$ 8.9 %1,409,293$ 7.6 %
Source:Hennepin County/Treasurer Department
Applied Tax
CapacityTaxpayerCapacity
Applied Tax
Current Year and Nine Years Ago
Principal Property Taxpayers
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Percentage of
2020 2011
Percentage of
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Total Tax Collections in
Levy for Subsequent
Fiscal Year Amount (2)Years (3)Amount
9,228,730$ 9,063,615$ 98.21 %165,115$ 9,228,730$ 100.00 %
9,228,730 9,102,355 98.63 126,375 9,228,730 100.00
9,570,808 9,429,858 98.53 140,950 9,570,808 100.00
9,717,970 9,619,447 98.99 98,523 9,717,970 100.00
10,102,167 10,017,500 99.16 75,335 10,092,835 99.91
10,813,013 10,756,992 99.48 49,626 10,806,618 99.94
11,967,401 11,895,137 99.40 66,405 11,961,542 99.95
12,912,742 12,834,660 99.40 68,017 12,902,677 99.92
15,301,610 15,172,300 99.15 92,796 15,265,096 99.76
16,844,716 16,662,434 98.92 47,340 16,709,774 99.20
(1)
(2)
(3)
Collected Within the
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Fiscal Year
of Levy
Percentage
Fiscal Year of the Levy
2018
Total Collections to Date
Property Tax Levies and Collections (1)
2017
2015
Last Ten Fiscal Years
of Levy
Ended
2013
2012
2016
2011
2014
December 31,
Percentage
2020
Does not include tax increments levied and collected.
Includes current year cancellations, abatements, and state paid tax credits.
Includes county adjustments for prior year over collections, cancellations, and abatements.
2019
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General Tax Lease General
Obligation Increment Revenue Obligation
Bonds Bonds Total Bonds Bonds
1,245,000$ 4,410,000$ 5,655,000$ 3,505,000$ –$
1,120,000 8,230,000 9,350,000 3,505,000 –
1,000,729 8,065,761 9,066,490 3,505,000 –
863,620 4,066,223 4,929,843 3,505,000 –
2,898,167 8,250,291 11,148,458 3,505,000 1,831,607
5,682,679 7,968,655 13,651,334 3,505,000 3,934,522
25,713,493 7,687,463 33,400,956 3,505,000 3,833,158
35,323,386 7,140,876 42,464,262 3,505,000 3,757,852
40,433,000 6,582,397 47,015,397 3,505,000 3,509,802
38,930,476 6,005,590 44,936,066 3,505,000 3,285,833
(1)
Note:
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type
Last Ten Fiscal Years
See the Schedule of Demographic and Economic Statistics for personal income and population data.
Details regarding the City’s outstanding debt can be found in the notes to basic financial statements.
2017
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2018
2019
2020
Governmental Activities
Business-Type
Activities
Fiscal Year
2011
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G.O.G.O.
Revenue Tax Increment Total Primary
Bonds Bonds Total Government Per Capita (1)
2,360,095$ –$ 5,865,095$ 11,520,095$ 1.04 %562$
2,033,000 – 5,538,000 14,888,000 1.25 717
2,723,628 – 6,228,628 15,295,118 1.24 732
2,352,553 – 5,857,553 10,787,396 0.86 518
2,151,635 1,587,602 9,075,844 20,224,302 1.49 953
1,950,071 1,586,242 10,975,835 24,627,169 1.75 1,140
1,748,533 1,584,964 10,671,655 44,072,611 3.03 2,046
1,540,021 1,494,575 10,297,448 52,761,710 3.41 2,421
1,326,532 1,401,536 9,742,870 56,758,267 3.57 2,537
1,111,126 1,307,253 9,209,212 54,145,278 3.16 2,420
Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type
Percentage
Income (1)
of Personal
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Less Amounts
General Restricted for Total
Obligation Repaying Net Bonded
Bonds Principal Debt Per Capita
8,015,095$ 465,243$ 7,549,852$ 0.502 %369$
11,383,000 4,222,494 7,160,506 0.498 345
11,790,118 345,010 11,445,108 0.856 548
7,282,396 614,161 6,668,235 0.495 320
16,719,302 759,386 15,959,916 1.108 752
21,122,169 1,048,498 20,073,671 1.308 929
40,567,611 2,173,637 38,393,974 2.346 1,782
49,226,710 1,793,587 47,433,123 2.646 2,177
53,253,267 3,193,279 50,059,988 2.606 2,237
50,640,278 3,780,748 46,859,530 2.225 2,094
Note 1:
Note 2:
Note 3:
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Ratios of General Bonded Debt Outstanding
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Taxable Value
Estimated Actual
Percentage of
Fiscal Year
2011
Details regarding the City’s outstanding debt can be found in the notes to basic financial statements.
2012
2016
2017
2013
of Property
Population data can be found in the Schedule of Demographic and Economic Statistics.
2014
2018
2019
2020
2015
See the Schedule of Tax Capacity,Market Value,and Estimated Actual Value of Taxable Property for property
value data.
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Estimated
Debt Share of
Outstanding Overlapping Debt
Direct debt
City of New Hope 44,936,066$ 100.00 %44,936,066$
Overlapping debt
Hennepin County 998,790,298 1.08 10,786,935
ISD No. 281, Robbinsdale 172,139,921 19.87 34,204,202
Three Rivers Park District 42,954,642 1.55 665,797
Hennepin Regional RR Authority 93,859,422 1.08 1,013,682
Metropolitan Council 103,255,628 0.55 567,741
Total overlapping debt 1,410,999,911$ 47,238,357
Total direct and overlapping debt 92,174,423$
(1)
Note:
Source:
Overlapping governments are those that coincide,at least in part,with the geographic boundaries of the City.This
schedule estimates the portion of the outstanding debt of those overlapping governments that is borne by the
residents and businesses of the City.This process recognizes that,when considering the City’s ability to issue and
repay long-term debt,the entire debt burden borne by the residents and businesses should be taken into account.
However,this does not imply that every taxpayer is a resident and,therefore,responsible for repaying the debt of
each overlapping government.
Hennepin County Taxpayer Services
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Direct and Overlapping Governmental Activities Debt
as of December 31, 2020
Estimated
Percentage
Governmental Unit Applicable (1)
The percentages of overlapping debt applicable is estimated using taxable market property values.Applicable
percentages were estimated by determining the portion of the county’s taxable market value that is within the City’s
boundaries and dividing it by the county’s total taxable market value.
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2011 2012 2013 2014
Debt limit 45,017,103$ 39,899,385$ 36,715,865$ 37,058,019$
Total net debt applicable to the limit 1,072,678 970,908 839,948 696,627
Legal debt margin 43,944,425$ 38,928,477$ 35,875,917$ 36,361,392$
Total net debt applicable to the limit
as a percentage of the debt limit 2.38% 2.43% 2.29% 1.88%
Note:Under state finance law,the City’s outstanding general obligation debt should not exceed 3 percent of total market
property value.By law,the general obligation debt subject to the limitation may be offset by amounts set aside for
repaying general obligation bonds.
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Legal Debt Margin Information
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Fiscal Year
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2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
40,035,532$ 42,928,174$ 46,051,623$ 50,912,771$ 54,943,109$ 60,641,464$
2,719,528 5,497,493 25,516,878 34,249,431 38,595,992 36,361,673
37,316,004$ 37,430,681$ 20,534,745$ 16,663,340$ 16,347,117$ 24,279,791$
6.79% 12.81% 55.41% 67.27% 70.25% 59.96%
Market value 2,021,382,123$
Debt limit (3 percent of market value)60,641,464
Debt applicable to limit
General obligation bonds 38,930,476
Less amount available in debt service funds (2,568,803)
Total net debt applicable to the limit 36,361,673
Legal debt margin 24,279,791$
Legal Debt Margin Calculation for Fiscal Year 2020
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(1)(2)Net
Gross Operating Available
Revenue Expenses Revenue Principal Interest
6,646,747$ 5,527,230$ 1,119,517$ 981,643$ 74,418$ 106.01 %
7,676,193 6,493,865 1,182,328 334,000 162,686 238.04
7,901,855 6,573,932 1,327,923 344,000 98,588 300.04
7,887,948 7,270,310 617,638 371,000 103,685 130.12
8,039,067 7,925,903 113,164 201,000 97,854 37.87
8,738,270 6,629,232 2,109,038 202,000 172,262 563.52
9,181,674 6,850,851 2,330,823 293,503 228,142 446.82
10,247,826 7,479,247 2,768,579 394,266 232,928 441.42
10,292,470 7,408,536 2,883,934 515,326 251,673 376.00
11,287,052 8,203,328 3,083,724 525,110 245,526 400.15
(1)
(2)Operating expenses exclude depreciation.
(3)
Note:Details regarding the City’s outstanding debt can be found in the notes to basic financial statements.Gross revenue
includes investment earnings and intergovernmental grants. Operating expenses do not include interest.
Gross revenues include interest and other nonoperating revenues.
2017
2020
Revenues and expense include the Storm Water, Water Utility, Sewer Utility, and Ice Arena Funds.
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Pledged Revenue Coverage
Last Ten Fiscal Years
2011
2019
2018
Fiscal Year
Debt Service
Coverage
Revenue Bonds (3)
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
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Per Capita Total
Personal Personal Median School
Population (1)Income (2)Income (3)Age (4)Enrollment (5)
20,486 54,008$ 1,106,407,888$ 39.4 11,804 5.6 %
20,764 57,476 1,193,431,664 39.4 12,126 4.8
20,904 58,898 1,231,203,792 39.4 12,126 4.0
20,812 60,601 1,261,228,012 39.4 12,390 2.9
21,225 63,901 1,356,298,725 39.4 12,313 2.8
21,600 65,231 1,408,989,600 39.4 12,404 2.8
21,545 67,427 1,452,714,715 39.4 12,011 3.5
21,790 70,067 1,526,759,930 39.4 12,304 2.7
22,376 71,067 1,590,195,192 39.4 12,237 2.7
22,376 76,552 1,712,927,552 36.4 12,397 8.6
(1)Provided by the Metropolitan Council. The most recent year is an estimate.
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Rate (6)
UnemploymentFiscal
Demographic and Economic Statistics
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Year
Sources:
Provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; U.S. Department of Labor. This figure is for all of Hennepin County.
2014
Calculated by multiplying the estimated population by the per capita personal income figure.
2011
Provided by Independent School District No. 281, Robbinsdale, Minnesota.
U.S. Census Bureau.
2012
2013
2015
2016
Provided by the Bureau of Economic Analysis; U.S. Department of Commerce. This figure is for all of Hennpin County.
2017
2018
2019
2020
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Employees Rank Employees Rank
Independent School District No. 281 791 1 7.6 %2,200 1 21.5 %
Hy-Vee 632 2 6.1 – – –
Mission Health/North Ridge Care Center 560 3 5.4 789 2 7.7
Saint Therese Home of New Hope 544 4 5.3 650 3 6.4
Horwitz 345 5 3.3 – – –
Perrigo Company 323 6 3.1 413 4 4.0
Independent School District No. 287 266 7 2.6 – – –
YMCA 228 8 2.2 – – –
Liberty Diversified International 200 9 1.9 200 7 2.0
Parker-Hannifin Oildyne Division 172 10 1.7 135 10 1.3
Navarre Corporation – – – 280 5 2.7
Coborn’s Delivers – – – 240 6 2.3
Dakota Growers Pasta – – – 200 8 2.0
Waymouth Farms, Inc.– – – 137 9 1.3
4,061 39.2 %5,244 51.2 %
Source:Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Employer Employment
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Employment
of Total City
Percentage
2011
Percentage
Current Year and Nine Years Ago
2020
of Total City
Principal Employers
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2011 2012 2013 2014
Function
General government 15 15 16 14
Public safety
Police
Officers 31 30 31 33
Civilians 6 7 7 7
Public works 24 24 24 24
Culture and recreation 7 6 7 7
Total 83 82 85 85
Source: Various city departments
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Full-Time Equivalent City Government Employees by Function
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Fiscal Year
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2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
13 13 16 17 17 17
35 33 34 34 34 34
9 9 10 11 10 10
23 24 24 24 24 24
7 8 7 7 7 8
87 87 91 93 92 93
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2011 2012 2013 2014
Function
4 – – –
648 687 600 1,330
Culture and recreation
5,271 5,598 4,565 3,121
5,287 5,323 7,442 5,734
146,305 148,966 144,000 122,478
Golf course
Rounds of golf at the municipal course 18,788 19,568 16,782 16,431
Ice arena
Hours of ice time rental 3,903 3,558 3,739 3,734
Water
Water main breaks 32 26 30 27
Average daily consumption
(thousands of gallons)1,712 1,828 1,682 1,571
Sewer
Average daily treatment (thousands of gallons)2,253 2,189 1,500 2,200
Note:Indicators are not available for the general government function.
Source:Various city departments
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Operating Indicators by Function
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Attendance at sponsored events
Street resurfacing (miles)
Potholes repaired
Program registration – adults
Program registration – youth
Public works
Fiscal Year
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2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
12 3 3 3 4 4
2,882 3,025 2,530 3,000 2,900 2,900
2,746 3,343 3,011 2,603 1,860 1,426
5,815 6,043 5,969 5,413 4,695 3,325
124,777 127,865 127,112 102,659 101,409 69,415
18,175 20,375 18,662 17,800 16,837 26,553
3,683 3,567 4,030 4,151 4,202 2,984
21 19 12 23 14 18
1,559 1,588 1,616 1,616 1,551 1,775
1,670 1,800 1,352 1,405 1,355 1,451
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2011 2012 2013 2014
Function
Public safety
Police stations 1 1 1 1
Fire stations 3 3 3 3
Public works
Highways and streets 64.0 64.0 64.0 64.0
City streets (miles)8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5
State and county streets (miles)26.4 26.4 26.4 26.4
Sidewalks (miles)580.0 580.0 580.0 580.0
Streetlights 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Railroad bridges 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Culture and recreation
Parks 23 23 23 23
Swimming pools
Olympic 1 1 1 1
Recreational 1 1 1 1
Outdoor theatre 1 1 1 1
Tennis courts 17 17 17 17
Water
Water main (miles)63 63 63 63
Fire hydrants 690 690 690 690
Maximum daily capacity 21,000,000 21,000,000 21,000,000 21,000,000
Sewer
Sanitary sewer main (miles)74 74 74 74
Storm sewer lines (miles)56 56 56 56
Ice arenas 1 1 1 1
Golf courses 1 1 1 1
Source:Various city departments
Fiscal Year
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Capital Asset Statistics by Function
Last Ten Fiscal Years
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2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
1 1 1 1 1 1
3 3 3 3 3 3
64.0 64.0 64.0 64.0 64.0 64.8
8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5
26.4 26.4 27.0 27.0 27.0 27.3
580.0 619.0 619.0 619.0 630.0 630.0
2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
23 23 23 23 23 23
1 1 1 – – –
1 1 1 – – –
1 1 1 1 – –
17 17 17 17 17 12
63 64 64 64 64 65
690 690 690 690 690 716
21,000,000 21,000,000 21,000,000 21,000,000 21,000,000 21,000,000
74 75 75 75 75 75
56 56 56 56 56 57
1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1
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Corrective Action Plans and
Summary Schedule of Prior Audit Findings
Year Ended December 31, 2020
A. FINANCIAL STATEMENT FINDINGS
None.
B. FEDERAL AWARD FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
None.
C. MINNESOTA LEGAL COMPLIANCE FINDINGS
None.
D. SUMMARY SCHEDULE OF PRIOR AUDIT FINDINGS
No audit findings were reported for the year ended December 31, 2019. The City did not require a
Single Audit of federal awards expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2019.
May 19, 2021
Mr. Kirk McDonald
City Manager
City of New Hope
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, MN 55428
Dear Mr. McDonald:
Attached are PDF files of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, special purpose audit reports,
corrective action plans, and management report for the City of New Hope, Minnesota for the year ended
December 31, 2020.
Please submit your Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, special purpose audit reports, corrective
action plans, and management report to the State Auditor electronically using the Adobe Acrobat format
(PDF). Please submit the reports to the Office of the State Auditor at the following e-mail address by
June 30:
SingleAudit@osa.state.mn.us
It is a pleasure working with you and your staff and we thank you for your cooperation and assistance
during the audit.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact our office.
Sincerely,
MALLOY, MONTAGUE, KARNOWSKI, RADOSEVICH & CO., P.A.
William J. Lauer, CPA
Principal
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Enclosures
C E R T I F I E D
A C C O U N T A N T S
P UBLIC
PRINCIPALS
Thomas A. Karnowski, CPA
Paul A. Radosevich, CPA
William J. Lauer, CPA
James H. Eichten, CPA
Aaron J. Nielsen, CPA
Victoria L. Holinka, CPA/CMA
Jaclyn M. Huegel, CPA
Kalen T. Karnowski, CPA
Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co., P.A.
5353 Wayzata Boulevard • Suite 410 • Minneapolis, MN 55416 • Phone: 952-545-0424 • Fax: 952-545-0569 • www.mmkr.com
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Request for Action
May 24, 2021
Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Agenda Title
Approval of claims through May 24, 2021
Requested Action
Claims for services and commodities purchased through this period are listed on the Check Disbursement
Report
Attachments
Check Disbursement Report
Agenda Section
Consent
Item Number
6.2
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Request for Action
May 24, 2021
Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Agenda Title
Resolution approving transfer of CARES Act funding from 2020 Audit General Fund balance to Temporary
Financing Fund
Requested Action
Staff and AEM recommend that the City Council approve a resolution approving transfer of CARES Act
funding from 2020 Audit General Fund balance to Temporary Financing Fund for future capital projects. The
Council discussed this issue at the May 17 work session and was supportive of the recommendation.
Policy/Past Practice
The City Council approves transfers from funds to plan for long‐term capital improvements and purchases in
the city. In May 2015, the City Council adopted an updated fund balance policy to address the specific use of
unassigned general fund balance. A section was added stating, “the city manager will report the calculation
of the unassigned fund balance and make recommendations to transfer funds to assist with capital needs.
The final decisions are up to the City Council.” The Council has previously approved transfers from a
positive fund balance to the city hall CIP fund and the fire capital projects fund.
Background
Following completion of the 2020 audit, the city has a fund balance in the General Fund in the amount of
$1,786,383. This amount added to the current fund balance totals $8,926,086, which represents 63% of total
2020 expenditures. The city’s fund balance policy requires 42%. The majority of the 2020 fund balance is due
to the receipt of $1,641,664 from the Federal Coronavirus Relief Fund. It is unusual to have such a large fund
balance and provides the city with an opportunity to set aside that funding for future capital project needs to
be determined by the Council at a later date.
Now that the Federal Single Audit is completed, AEM and staff are recommending that the COVID‐19
funding in the amount of $1,641,664 be transferred from the General Fund to the Temporary Financing Fund
for future capital project needs. Future capital projects needs include, but are not limited to, city hall/police
department CIP, fire capital projects CIP, pool CIP, public works building expansion, etc.
Attachments
Resolution
AEM Correspondence
2020 Audit Excerpts
Fund Balance Policy Excerpts
Agenda Section
Consent
Item Number
6.4
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City of New Hope
Resolution 2021‐
Resolution approving transfer of CARES Act
funding from 2020 Audit General Fund balance
to Temporary Financing Fund
WHEREAS, Following completion of the 2020 audit, the city has a fund balance in the General Fund
in the amount of $1,786,383; and
WHEREAS, Funds received from CARES Act funding in 2020 in the amount of $1,641,664 were
deposited in the General Fund: and
WHEREAS, The city’s Federal single audit was completed in March of 2020 and an unmodified
opinion was issued; and
WHEREAS, The city desires to set aside the CARES Act funding for future capital project needs to be
determined by the City Council at a later date: and
WHEREAS, Temporary Financing Fund 9242 was established for short term and gap financing of
capital improvement projects; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hope City Council hereby approves the
following:
A transfer of CARES Act funding from General Fund 9001 to Temporary Financing Fund
9242 in the amount of $1,641,664;
Adopted by the City Council of the city of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this 24th day of
May, 2021.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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Request for Action
May 24, 2021
Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Agenda Title
Resolution approving $500,000 transfer from park infrastructure fund to ice arena operating fund for debt
service and capital improvements
Requested Action
Staff is recommending that the City Council approve a resolution approving $500,000 transfer from park
infrastructure fund to the ice arena operating fund for debt service and capital improvements.
Policy/Past Practice
In 2017, the City Council reviewed the financial operations of the ice arena and agreed to increase the park
infrastructure tax levy to make annual transfers to the ice arena operating fund to provide for the required
debt service payments on the 2011A bonds and ongoing capital needs of the facility. The bonds were
refinanced in February 2021, to achieve a savings in interest costs, with the understanding that the debt
service would continue to be paid with a transfer from the park infrastructure fund to the ice arena operating
fund.
Background
Staff and AEM are recommending that the Council approve a $500,000 transfer from the park infrastructure
fund to the ice arena fund for ice arena debt service and capital improvements. The long‐term financial plan
that was reviewed with the Council in November 2020 included annual transfers from the park infrastructure
fund to the ice arena fund to provide funding for the outstanding debt at the facility. The 2021 budget and tax
levy approved by the Council in December 2020 included the usual 5% increase in the park infrastructure tax
levy and $500,000 for ice arena debt service. A transfer is recommended so the funds can be transferred to the
appropriate fund.
At the June 19, 2017 work session, staff and AEM reviewed the financial operations of the ice arena and
reported that the current cash generated from ice arena operations was not adequate to provide for the
required debt service payments on the 2011A bonds or the ongoing capital outlay needs of the facility. It was
noted that many of the ice arenas in neighboring communities receive funding form internal transfer or tax
levies (Champlin, Coon Rapids, Maple Grove, Plymouth and Rogers). The recommendations presented
included considering increasing the park infrastructure and/or general fund tax levy so annual transfers
could be made and implementing a long‐term financing plan for all parks and recreation facilities/equipment.
The City Council agreed that the ice arena is an important community asset and a valuable recreational
facility, and supported making the needed capital improvements and adopting a plan to make the required
debt service payment to ensure the ongoing viability of the operation.
Beginning with the 2017 budget, the park infrastructure fund tax levy has been increased incrementally over
the last five years by $100,000 to achieve the goal of setting aside $500,000 per year for the required debt
Agenda Section
Consent
Item Number
6.5
Request for Action, Page 2
service. Beginning with the 2022 budget, a $100,000 increase in the park infrastructure fund for ice arena debt
service will not be necessary.
The Council discussed this transfer at the May 17, 2021 work session and was supportive. The attached
resolution authorizes the transfer and staff recommends approval of the resolution.
Attachments
Resolution
2021 Budget Excerpts
2020 Excerpt Long‐Term Financial Plan
February 22, 2021 Bond Refinancing RFA
May 18, 2020 Excerpt Work Session Minutes
May 20, 2019 Excerpt Work Session Minutes
May 21, 2018 Excerpt Work Session Minutes
June 19, 2017 Excerpt Work Session Minutes
City of New Hope
Resolution No. 2021 ‐
Resolution approving $500,000 transfer from
park infrastructure fund to
ice arena operating fund for
debt service and capital improvements
WHEREAS, the current cash generated from ice arena operations is not adequate to provide for the required
debt service payments on the 2021A bonds or the ongoing capital outlay needs of the facility;
and
WHEREAS, the financial operations and a long term plan to address the issue were discussed with the
Council in June 2017, and it was noted that many of the ice arenas in nearby communities
received funding from internal transfers or tax levies; and
WHEREAS, it was recommended that the Council consider increasing the park infrastructure tax levy so
that annual transfers could be made to the ice arena operating fund; and
WHEREAS, the City Council was in agreement that the ice arena is an important community asset and a
valuable recreational facility, and supported a plan to make needed capital improvements and
debt service payments to ensure the ongoing viability of the operation; and
WHERAS, the City Council has approved similar transfers that were included in the tax levy and budget in
2018, 2019 and 2020; and
WHEREAS, the 2021 budget and tax levy approved by the City Council in December 2020 included $500,000
in the park infrastructure tax levy for the purpose of transferring the funds to the ice arena
fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the New Hope City Council herby approves a $500,000 transfer
from the park infrastructure fund to the ice arena operating fund for debt service and capital
improvements.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this 24th day of May,
2021.
______________________________
Mayor
Attest: ________________________
City Clerk
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Request for Action
May 24, 2021
Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Originating Department: Community Development
By: Jeff Alger, Community Development Specialist;
Jeff Sargent, Director of Community Development
Agenda Title
Resolution approving variance to setback requirement – 7711 49th Avenue North (New Hope Planning Case
21‐05)
Requested Action
Staff requests that the City Council approve a resolution approving a 3.5‐foot side yard setback variance for
an addition at 7711 49th Avenue North.
Policy/Past Practice
The City Council has approved variance requests in the past if the proposals comply with the requirements
of the zoning code.
Background
The owners of 7711 49th Avenue North are requesting a variance to allow for the construction of additional
living space behind the existing garage at the property. The proposed 600 square foot addition would include
a living/kitchen area, a bedroom, and a bathroom. It would connect to the existing living space through the
garage. The home at 7711 49th Avenue North is a legal nonconforming structure as the northeast corner of the
garage is set back 3.9 feet from the east property line. The R‐1, Single‐family Residential district requires a five
(5) foot side yard setback for attached garages. The proposed addition would extend the building to the south,
following the east garage wall. This configuration would result in the new addition having a side yard setback
ranging from 6.5 feet to 7.5 feet. The R‐1, Single‐family Residential district requires a 10‐foot side yard setback
for living space. The addition would not meet the required setback, thus a 3.5‐foot side yard setback variance
is required.
Recommendation
The Planning Commission considered the request for a 3.5‐foot side yard setback variance for an addition at
7711 49th Avenue North and recommended approval with a 9‐0 vote, subject to the following conditions:
1. All utilities (sewer, water, electric, gas, etc.) to the addition shall be extended from the existing house.
2. The property shall have one house address and mailbox. Address numbers of a contrasting color to their
background at least four inches in height shall be added to the front of the home or garage.
3. The addition shall be constructed with the same materials, color, and design of the existing home.
4. The addition shall share an internal access with the principal home.
5. Roof gutters and downspouts shall be installed on the east side of the existing garage and the new
addition in order to collect roof drainage and direct storm water away from the property to the east.
6. Site grading and drainage related to the expansion shall be subject to review and approval by the city
engineer.
7. Any future lease must be for the entire structure and cannot be converted into a duplex.
8. At the largest point, the requested variance should be for 3.5 feet on the east side yard of the Property
as depicted on Exhibit A.
Agenda Section
Development &
Planning
Item Number
8.1
Request for Action, Page 2
Attachments
Resolution
Planning Commission minutes (May 4, 2021)
For more information please refer to the staff and consultant reports included in the May 4, 2021, Planning
Commission packet, which was previously distributed.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-___
RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCE TO SETBACK
REQUIREMENT – 7711 49th AVENUE NORTH
(New Hope Planning Case 21-05)
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council as follows:
WHEREAS, Applicants, Brian and Heather Hubbard, are the owners of the real property
located at 7711 49th Avenue North, New Hope, 55428 and legally described as “Lot 4, Block 1, Fair
Oaks Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota” and property tax identification number 08-118-21-32-
0012 (the “Property”) and desire to construct an addition to their home to be connected to the
existing living space through the garage as depicted on the Certificate of Survey attached as Exhibit
A; and
WHEREAS, the Property is zoned R-1 Single-Family Residential District;
WHEREAS, the home is currently a legally non-conforming structure as the northeast corner
of the garage is set back 3.9 feet from the east property line while the required side yard setback is 5
feet;
WHEREAS, the required side yard setback for living space in the R-1 District is 10 feet;
WHEREAS, the proposed addition would have a side yard setback ranging from 6.5 feet to
7.5 feet;
WHEREAS, Applicants have petitioned the City as part of New Hope Planning Case 21-05
for a variance relating to the side yard setback requirement;
WHEREAS, pursuant to New Hope Code §4-36, a variance may be granted when it is in
harmony with the general purpose and intent of the zoning code, is consistent with the
comprehensive plan and the applicant for the variance establishes there are practical difficulties in
complying with the City’s zoning code;
WHEREAS, Planning Case Report dated April 30, 2021, identifies how the above standards
have all been met, and is incorporated herein;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and considered the matter at its
meeting on May 4, 2021, and recommended the City Council approve the request with conditions;
and
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WHEREAS, the City Council considered Planning Case 21-05 at its meeting of May 24,
2021.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of New Hope
that Applicants’ request for variance to the side yard setback requirement submitted as Planning Case
21-05 is hereby approved subject to the following conditions:
1. All utilities (sewer, water, electric, gas, etc.) to the addition shall be extended from the
existing house.
2. The Property shall have one house address and mailbox. Address numbers of a contrasting
color to their background at least four inches in height shall be added to the front of the home
or garage.
3. The addition shall be constructed with the same materials, color, and design of the existing
home.
4. The addition shall share an internal access with the principal home.
5. Roof gutters and downspouts shall be installed on the east side of the existing garage and the
new addition in order to collect roof drainage and direct stormwater away from the property
to the east.
6. Site grading and drainage related to the expansion shall be subject to review and approval by
the City Engineer.
7. Any future lease must be for the entire structure and cannot be converted into a duplex.
8. At the largest point, the requested variance should be for 3.5 feet on the east side yard of the
Property as depicted on Exhibit A.
Dated the 24th day of May, 2021.
____________________________________
Kathi Hemken, Mayor
Attest: __________________________
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
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CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55428
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 4, 2021
City Hall, 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER The New Hope Planning Commission met in regular session pursuant to
due call and notice thereof; Chair Clark called the meeting to order at 7:00
p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was conducted
virtually using the Webex video media platform.
ROLL CALL Present: Scott Clark, Jim Brinkman, Chris Hanson, Matt Korkowski,
Heather Koshiol, Roger Landy, Matt Mannix, Michael
Redden, Tom Schmidt
Absent: None
Also Present: Jeff Sargent, Director of Community Development; Jeff
Alger, Community Development Specialist; Al Brixius, City
Planner; Stacy Woods, Assistant City Attorney; Jessi Weber,
Recording Secretary
NEW BUSINESS Mr. Jeff Sargent informed that with commissioner changes to sub-
committees, the Codes & Standards committee needed to appoint a
chair position. Commissioner Mannix was elected as chair.
PUBLIC HEARING
Planning Case 21-05
Items 4.1
Chair Clark introduced Item 4.1, Planning Case 21-05, variance to allow
for a reduction in required side yard setback for expansion of single-
family home; 7711 – 49th Avenue N, Brian & Heather Hubbard,
petitioner.
Mr. Jeff Alger, Community Development Specialist, gave background
information on Planning Case 21-05. The applicant is requesting a
variance to allow for the construction of additional living space behind
the existing garage. The proposed 600 square foot addition would
include a living/kitchen area, a bedroom, and a bathroom. It would
connect to the existing living space through the garage. The home is a
legal nonconforming structure as the northeast corner of the garage is
set back 3.9 feet from the east property line. The proposed addition
would extend to the south, following the east garage wall. This
configuration would result in the new addition having a side yard
setback ranging from 6.5 feet to 7.5 feet. The required setback is 10 feet
for a living space, thus a 3.5-foot side yard setback variance is required.
Next, Alger explained that since a family member would occupy the
proposed addition, it may be treated as an expansion of the single -
family home. There is some concern that the new addition will present
a second dwelling unit to be made available for rent in the future. To
ensure the property remains a single-family home, additional design
considerations were recommended along with the consideration for the
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variance to preserve the dwelling as a single-family home.
Alger then addressed grading and drainage. Because of the reduced
setback and eave encroachment, the addition should include gutters and
downspouts. This detail should be added to the plans and indicate
where it will outlet. Drainage patterns may not adversely affect the
neighboring property. The survey must show grading and drainage
contours around the new addition and existing garage to show drainage
patterns. All grading and drainage plans are subject to review by the city
engineer.
Alger concluded that property owners within 500 feet of the parcel were
notified of the public hearing by mail, a legal notice was published in
the Sun Post newspaper, and a “Notice of Land Use Petition” sign was
installed at the property. The city received two inquiries from neighbors
who did not have concerns about the variance request.
Motion by Chair Clark, seconded by Commissioner Brinkman, to open
the Public Hearing. All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
Pete Johnson was logged in to the meeting. He said he drives by the
property and was in support of the case and just wanted to hear what
was discussed during the meeting. He expressed support of the project.
Motion by Chair Clark, seconded by Commissioner Landy, to close the
Public Hearing. All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
Chair Clark asked the applicant to introduce himself. Brian Hubbard
said they have lived in New Hope for 19 years. A family member will
be looking to move in with them in the near future. They were talking
about moving outside the city and purchasing a house to fit those needs.
In the end, they wanted to stay in New Hope and add on to their house
to provide room for their family member.
When Chair Clark asked if any of the commissioners had any questions,
Commissioner Schmidt questioned the fire safety in having two doors
located in the same corner of the addition. Mr. Alger said the initial plan
was looked at the by the Deputy Fire Marshal and she did not raise
concerns about the door locations. During the building permit
application process, the door locations would be looked at by the
inspector before approval.
Chair Clark wanted to add language to the variance specifying the
amount of the variance. Mr. Sargent added that the wording of a 3 .5-foot
variance should be written with the request. Chair Clark asked for
clarification if the variance would only apply to the addition since the
garage is already legal nonconforming. Mr. Brixus stated the variance
does only apply to the addition. Ms. Woods stated the plan depiction
could be attached to the variance for clarification purposes.
Commissioner Redden wondered if the stipulations could be added to
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the variance restricting use to only a single family to prevent a duplex
situation in the future. Chair Clark stated that could be added to the
variance resolution of approval. Commissioner Schmidt asked if the
added stipulation could be enforceable with a change of ownership. Ms.
Woods replied that if it were legally recorded, the variance and
requirements would run with the land. Commissioner Mannix stated
the definition of the R-1 District in city code already defines properties
as single family. Ms. Woods said looking at it technicially, it may not
need to be defined again. Chair Clark agreed, but said adding the
language may clarify for the future. The wording for the added
condition of approval will be supplied by the city attorney and
incorporated into the resolution for approval.
Commissioner Brinkman asked if the garage is heated, or will be heated.
Mr. Hubbard said there are no plans at this point to heat the garage.
There will be a breezeway of sorts with the addition, and the breezeway
will be heated.
Motion
Item 4.1
Motion by Commissioner Landy, seconded by Commissioner Redden,
to approve Planning Case 21-05, variance to allow for a reduction in
required side yard setback for expansion of single-family home; 7711 –
49th Avenue N, Brian & Heather Hubbard, petitioner, with the
following conditions and with the addition of stating the variance
amount will be 3.5 feet and the addition will be occupied by a family
member:
1. All utilities (sewer, water, electric, gas, etc.) to the addition shall
be extended from the existing house.
2. The property shall have one house address and mailbox.
Address numbers of a contrasting color to their background at
least four inches in height shall be added to the front of the
home or garage.
3. The addition shall be constructed with the same materials, color,
and design of the existing home.
4. The addition shall share an internal access with the principal
home.
5. Roof gutters and downspouts shall be installed on the east side
of the existing garage and the new addition in order to collect
roof drainage and direct storm water away from the property to
the east.
6. Site grading and drainage related to the expansion shall be
subject to review and approval by the city engineer.
Mr. Sargent wanted to amend the wording to reflect the house shall be
used according to the definition of a single-family home from the city code
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so that the property does not become a duplex. Commissioner Landy
accepted amendment.
Voting in favor: Clark, Brinkman, Hanson, Korkowski, Koshiol,
Landy, Mannix, Redden, Schmidt
Voting against: None
Absent: None
Motion approved 9-0
Chair Clark stated the case will be brought to the May 24, 2021 City
Council meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Design and Review
Committee
Item 5.1
The next potential meeting is on May 13, 2021. If an application is
submitted, staff will notify commissioners of the meetings.
Codes and Standards
Committee
Item 5.2
There currently is no meeting scheduled. There are a few topics in
queue, so a meeting will be set up in the next couple of months. Staff will
notify with the meeting date and time.
NEW BUSINESS
OLD BUSINESS
Approval of Minutes
Item 7.1
Motion by Commissioner Landy, seconded by Commissioner Schmidt,
to approve the Planning Commission minutes of April 6, 2021. Motion
carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:40
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessi Weber, Community Development
Administrative Specialist
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Request for Action
May 24, 2021
Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Originating Department: Public Works
By: Bernie Weber, Director
Agenda Title
Resolution awarding a contract to Hydro‐Klean, LLC in the amount of $80,413.38 for lining sanitary sewer
pipe in 2021 (Improvement Project No. 1073)
Requested Action
Staff is recommending that Council authorize city staff to continue with the city’s I/I reduction program and
pass a resolution awarding a contract for a 2021 sanitary sewer pipe lining project to the low and responsible
bidder, Hydro‐Klean LLC, in the amount of $80,413.38.
Policy/Past Practice
The city has a long history of completing initiatives to reduce inflow and infiltration in our sanitary sewer
system. Some of these efforts include replacement of older, center hole sanitary sewer manhole covers with
solid covers in low areas of the city prone to street flooding; roof vent and foundation drain inspection of
apartments and commercial buildings; and the yearly lining and televising of the sewer system.
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services has determined that lining sanitary sewer pipe reduces the
impact of excessive inflow and infiltration (I/I) and extends the life of the sanitary sewer infrastructure.
Background
The city’s 2021 capital improvement programs includes $350,000 for installation of linings of the city’s
sanitary sewer collection system. Staff is recommending that the city initiate the lining of sections of sewer
pipe in areas that have been identified with infiltration issues.
The city previously awarded the 2020/2021 Sewer Lining contract to Visu‐Sewer to line 13,046 feet of sanitary
sewer over 2020 and 2021. This project came in significantly under budget and a change order was added in
2020 to utilize some of the remaining budget. Approximately $130,000 of the initial budget is still available for
additional work in 2021.
This 2021 sanitary sewer pipe lining project targets the lining of 684 feet of 9” clay sewer pipe and 1,426 feet
of 12” concrete sewer pipe in the Liberty Park neighborhood. The project area can be seen on the attached
location plan. There were a total of four bids and the low bidder on the project was Hydro‐Klean, LLC with a
total base bid amount of $80,413.38.
Funding
The 2021 CIP has a total budget of $350,000 for sewer lining. $220,000 of this budget is dedicated towards the
initial 2020/2021 sewer lining project. There is $130,000 remaining in this budget that will fund this project. A
cost breakdown can be seen in the table below.
Agenda Section
Development &
Planning
Item Number
8.2
Request for Action, Page 2
Item Amount
Construction Cost – 2021 Sanitary Sewer Lining Quote Project $80,413.38
+ Contingencies $4,020.67
Subtotal $84,434.05
+ Indirect Costs $16,886.81
Total Project Cost $101,320.86
Attachments
Resolution
Quote Results Memo
Quote Tab
Engineering Memo 05/17/2021
Location Plan
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City of New Hope
Resolution No. 21‐
Resolution awarding a contract to Hydro‐Klean, LLC in the amount of $80,413.38
for lining sanitary sewer pipe in 2021 (Improvement Project No. 1073)
WHEREAS, the capital improvement program identifies programs to reduce the inflow and infiltration
entering the sanitary sewer system; and,
WHEREAS, Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) has determined that lining sanitary
sewer pipe reduces the impact of excessive inflow and infiltration (I/I) and extends the life of
the sanitary sewer infrastructure; and,
WHEREAS, the 2021 I/I abatement program activities are included in the 2021 sanitary sewer operating
budget and capital improvement program; and
WHEREAS, the city has accepted quotes for the improvement described and has identified the lowest
responsible and responsive bidder; and,
WHEREAS, the city engineer, Stantec and staff are recommending that Council award the contract to
Hydro‐Klean; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the contract between the city of New Hope and Visu‐Sewer in the amount of $80,413.38
is approved.
2. That the mayor and city manager are authorized to sign the contract documents.
Adopted by the City Council of the city of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this 24th day of May,
2021.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Stantec Consulting Services Inc.
733 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1000 Minneapolis MN 55402
May 17, 2021
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of New Hope
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, MN 55428
Re:2021 Sanitary Sewer Lining Quote Project
City Project No. 1073
Stantec Project No. 193804991
Quote Results
Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council:
Quotes were received for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Lining Quote Project on May 14, 2021.
Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Quote Tabulation for your information and file. Copies will
also be distributed to each Quote Contractor once the Project has been awarded.
There was a total of 4 Bids. The following summarizes the results of the Bids received:
Contractor Total
Quote
Low Hydro-Klean, LLC $80,413.38
#2 Insituform Technologies USA, LLC $85,505.90
#3 Granite Inliner, LLC $92,286.00
#4 Visu-Sewer, Inc.$104,047.60
The low Quote on the Project was Hydro-Klean, LLC with a Total Amount of $80,413.38. This
compares to the Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Costs of $102,960.00.
If the City Council wishes to award the Project to the lowest quote, then Hydro-Klean, LLC should
be awarded the Project based on the Total Quote Amount of $80,413.38.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC.
Dan Boyum, P.E.
Enclosure
Project Name:
City Project No.:Stantec Project No.:
Quote Deadline:Owner:
QUOTE TABULATION
Item
Num Item Units Qty Unit Price Total Unit Price Total Unit Price Total Unit Price Total
1 MOBILIZATION LS 1 $5,421.00 $5,421.00 $1,505.90 $1,505.90 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $3,250.00 $3,250.00
2 TRAFFIC CONTROL LS 1 $750.00 $750.00 $604.00 $604.00 $750.00 $750.00 $150.00 $150.00
3 BYPASS PUMPING LS 1 $1,200.00 $1,200.00 $794.40 $794.40 $750.00 $750.00 $150.00 $150.00
4 HYDROPHILIC END SEAL, 9"EA 8 $173.81 $1,390.48 $113.70 $909.60 $10.00 $80.00 $10.00 $80.00
5 SEWER REHABILITATION WITH CIPP, 9"LF 684 $25.30 $17,305.20 $36.30 $24,829.20 $38.00 $25,992.00 $39.90 $27,291.60
6 HYDROPHILIC END SEAL, 12"EA 10 $193.13 $1,931.30 $129.00 $1,290.00 $10.00 $100.00 $10.00 $100.00
7 SEWER REHABILITATION WITH CIPP, 12"LF 1426 $32.90 $46,915.40 $35.30 $50,337.80 $39.00 $55,614.00 $51.00 $72,726.00
8 SEWER PIPE JOINT GROUTING GAL 25 $220.00 $5,500.00 $209.40 $5,235.00 $200.00 $5,000.00 $12.00 $300.00
QUOTE TOTAL $80,413.38 $85,505.90 $92,286.00 $104,047.60
Phone:
Email:jlomp@hydro-klean.com jlause@aegion.com al.smith@gcinc.com peteb@visu-sewer.com
Signed By:Jill Lomp Jana Lause J. Alan Smith Peter Baumann
Title:Contracts Coordinator Contracting & Attesting Officer Area Manager Project Manager
Quote Acknowledgement:Yes Yes Yes Yes
City of New Hope, Minnesota
2021 Sanitary Sewer Lining Quote Project
1073
Friday, May 14, 2021 at 11 A.M., CDT
193804991
Visu-Sewer, Inc.Insituform Technologies USA, LLC
Quoter No. 4Quoter No. 2
Visu-Sewer, Inc.
W230 N4855 Betker Drive
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Insituform Technologies USA, LLCContractor Name and Address:
17988 Edison Avenue
Chesterfield, MO 63005
414-491-5714636-530-8000515-283-0500 651-347-4850
Quoter No. 1
Hydro-Klean, LLC
Hydro-Klean, LLC
333 NW 49th Place
Des Moines, IA 50313
Quoter No. 3
Granite Inliner, LLC
Granite Inliner, LLC
16028 Forest Blvd. N.
Hugo, MN 55038
193804991_Quote Tab QT-1
Memo
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To:Bernie Weber From:Dan D. Boyum
Public Works Director City Engineer
File:193804991, City Project No. 1073 Date:May 17, 2021
Reference: 2021 Sanitary Sewer Lining Quote Project
As part of flow monitoring done in 2019 and part of the Green Grant Project, the City identified the Northwest
area of New Hope as the next area for sanitary sewer lining to reduce Inflow and Infiltration (I/I). The City bid
a 2-year, 2020 & 2021 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project in April 2020. The low bid from Visu-Sewer, Inc. came
in less than 2020 budget of $350,000 and 2021 budget of $350,000.
As a result, the City added additional sanitary sewer piping by change order to be lined in the Northwest area
in 2020. Because of contractual limits related to change orders and in order to get more sanitary sewer lined
in this part of the City, staff prepared a quote project to line additional sanitary sewer piping in the Northwest
area. Quotes were received on May 14, 2021, and the low quote came from Hydro-Klean, LLC.
The tables below provide a summary of the project costs associated with the following two projects as well as
the estimated budget remaining in 2021.
Project 1 - 2021 Sanitary Sewer Lining - Visu-Sewer, Inc. (Bid in April 2020)
Item Amount
Low Bid $169,330.60
Contingency $8,466.53
Subtotal $177,797.13
Indirect Costs $35,559.43
Total Project Costs - Visu-Sewer $213,356.56
Project 2 - 2021 Sanitary Sewer Lining - Hydro-Klean, LLC (Quoted in May 2021)
Item Amount
Low Quote $80,413.38
Contingency $4,020.67
Subtotal $84,434.05
Indirect Costs $16,886.81
Total Project Costs – Hydro-Klean $101,320.86
Summary
Item Amount
2021 Sanitary Sewer Lining Budget $350,000.00
Minus 2021 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project Costs - Bid $213,356.56
Subtotal $136,643.44
Minus 2021 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project Costs - Quote $101,320.86
Remaining Budget $35,322.58
May 17, 2021
Bernie Weber
Page 2 of 2
Reference: 2021 Sanitary Sewer Lining Quote Project
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We will plan on updating the City Council on the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Lining Quote Project at the May 24,
2021 Council Meeting.
Stantec Consulting Services Inc.
Dan Boyum
Phone: 612 712 2021
Dan.Boyum@stantec.com
Attachment:Figure Drawing Showing 2020 and 2021 Sewer Lining Projects
c. Kirk McDonald, Megan Hedstrom, Dave Lembke, Matt Rowedder, Stacy Woods, Lucas Miller, Ann Dienhart
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Request for Action
May 24, 2021
Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Originating Department: Public Works
By: Bernie Weber, Public Works Director
Agenda Title
Resolution awarding contract to Rochon Corporation for construction of Phase 1 Improvements at the
Public Works Facility (Improvement Project No. 1039)
Requested Action
Staff recommends that the Council pass a resolution awarding contract to Rochon Corporation for
construction of Phase 1 improvements at the Public Works facility (Improvement Project No. 1039),
including Alternate No. 1.
Policy/Past Practice
It is a past practice of staff to request direction from the City Council on potential improvement projects or
expansions to city facilities. The cost of a central garage expansion was identified in the city’s 2018 Capital
Improvement Plan. The feasibility report was presented at the August 24, 2020 council meeting. Plans and
specifications were approved at the April 15, 2021 council meeting.
Background
The central garage is located at the city’s public works facility at 5500 International Parkway. Staff maintains
approximately 173 pieces of equipment, 34 police vehicles, and several heavy‐duty trucks. There are 29 vehicles
and pieces of equipment that are always stored outside and 12 vehicles and pieces of equipment that are stored
outside when not in use. Originally a full expansion which intended to upgrade facilities and increase interior
storage space for vehicles and equipment was planned in 2016, but was postponed until at least 2020 due to the
police station/city hall and pool/park improvement projects. In 2020, the engineer prepared a feasibility report
to determine estimated cost of all necessary work, and it was determined that the project should be split into
phase 1 and phase 2 improvements.
By phasing these improvements the city will avoid bonding for this work. Phase 1 improvements include a
new security system, cameras, and gates; new soils storage building and truck storage renovation; pavement
replacement; mechanics bay air conditioning, parts room renovation, repaint wall, sealer and parking spaces;
relocated fitness room; trench drain corrections; and new garage doors.
Alternates for Phase 1 improvements were also included in the plans and specifications. Alternate No. 1 is to
install new translucent wall panels in the public works garage area. Alternate No. 2 is to remove and replace
the existing vinyl tile flooring and rubber base. Alternate No. 3 is to reface the existing cupboards and install
new laminate countertops in the public works lunchroom. Alternate No. 4 is install new bases and wall
cabinets and new laminate countertops in the public works lunchroom. Either Alternate No. 3 or 4 will be
chosen, not both. Alternate No. 5 is to replace two existing garage doors on the current public works dirt
room.
The city received seven bids at the May 6, 2021 bid opening, and the bid tab is attached. The low bid
contractor for the base bid was Rochon Corporation with a total base bid amount of $2,255,000. This compares
to the engineer’s estimate of $1,737,785.25. Staff recommends awarding the base bid and Alternate No. 1.
Agenda Section
Development &
Planning
Item Number
8.3
When added to the base bid, Rochon Corporation would be the low bidder at a total cost of $2,316,000. Staff
recommends deferring all other alternates to the Phase 2 improvement project to reduce cost. The overrun on
this project is a result of design changes identified during the feasibility study as well as the rise in building
material costs nationwide.
Funding
The total project cost, including indirect, is $2,508,280, see table below. AEM has calculated there will be
$1,650,000 in the building replacement reserve at the end of 2021. The city needs to seek alternative funding for
the remaining $858,280 of project costs.
Item Amount
Construction Cost – Base Bid Public Works Expansion Phase 1 $2,235,000
+ Alternate No. 1 $61,000
Subtotal $2,316,000
+ Indirect Costs $192,280
Total Project Cost $2,508,280
AEM recommends utilizing funding in the Temporary Financing Fund to cover the additional cost to install
phase 1 improvements. The Temporary Financing Fund was established to provide short term and gap
financing on public improvements projects to relieve the city from issuing external financing. As of March 31,
the Temporary Financing Fund had a cash balance of $2.8 million. More details are included in the AEM’s
memo attached.
Attachments
Resolution
Engineering Memo
Bid Tab
AEM Memo – 5/13/2021
City of New Hope
Resolution No. 21‐
Resolution awarding contract to Rochon Corporation for construction of Phase 1
Improvements at the Public Works Facility (Improvement Project No. 1039)
WHEREAS, city staff has identified the need for building improvements specified in the
2018 CIP; and
WHEREAS, plans and specifications for the Phase 1 Improvements at the public works
facility, Project No. 1039, have been prepared by consultant engineers,
Stantec, and approved by Council; and
WHEREAS, the city has received acceptable bids and the Council does hereby determine
to proceed with the Phase 1 Improvement project; and
WHEREAS, the adjusted total base bid of $2,316,000 from Rochon Corporation that
includes the base bid plus alternates 1 is the lowest responsible bid
submitted; and
WHEREAS, funding is available in the building replacement reserve and supplemented by
the temporary financing fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
1. That the contract of public improvement project no. 1039, the Phase 1
Improvements at the public works facility, is awarded to Rochon
Corporation.
2. That the mayor and city manager are authorized and directed to sign
the same.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this
24th day of May, 2021.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Stantec Architecture Inc.
733 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1000 Minneapolis MN 55402
May 6, 2021
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of New Hope
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, MN 55428
Re: New Hope Public Works Facility Phase 1 Improvements
City Project No. 1039
Stantec Project No. 193804913
Bid Results
Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council:
Bids were opened for the New Hope Public Works Facility Phase 1 Improvements project on May 6,
2021. Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Bid Tabulation for your information and file. Copies will
also be distributed to each Bidder once the Project has been awarded.
There was a total of 7 Bids. The following summarizes the results of the Bids received:
Contractor Total Base Bid
(Includes Network
Switch Allowance)
Part 2 – Alternates
Low Rochon Corporation $2,255,000 Alt. No. 1: $61,000
Alt. No. 2: $13,500
Alt. No. 3: $11,700
Alt. No. 4: $20,400
Alt. No. 5: $23,000
#2 Ebert Construction $2,377,000 Alt. No. 1: $72,700
Alt. No. 2: $14,100
Alt. No. 3: $11,900
Alt. No. 4: $19,600
Alt. No. 5: $18,700
#3 Jorgenson Construction Inc. $2,480,000 Alt. No. 1: $74,600
Alt. No. 2: $13,600
Alt. No. 3: $10,500
Alt. No. 4: $19,600
Alt. No. 5: $21,000
#4 Met-Con Construction, Inc. $2,526,000 Alt. No. 1: $73,600
Alt. No. 2: $20,400
Alt. No. 3: $16,800
Alt. No. 4: $25,200
Alt. No. 5: $23,000
#5 American Liberty
Construction, Inc.
$2,575,000 Alt. No. 1: $75,000
Alt. No. 2: $25,000
Alt. No. 3: $10,000
Alt. No. 4: $22,000
Alt. No. 5: $20,000
May 6, 2021
Page 2 of 2
#6 Terra Construction $2,612,300 Alt. No. 1: $74,200
Alt. No. 2: $16,500
Alt. No. 3: $10,200
Alt. No. 4: $20,000
Alt. No. 5: $22,000
#7 Construction Results
Corporation
$2,671,455 Alt. No. 1: $75,000
Alt. No. 2: $22,000
Alt. No. 3: $14,600
Alt. No. 4: $16,000
Alt. No. 5: $26,000
These Bids have been reviewed and found to be in order.
Alternate No. 1: Materials and labor necessary to furnish and install new translucent wall panels
W3. This alternate includes materials and labor necessary to remove the existing CMU and
create the new openings as indicated on the Drawings and in the Project Manual.
Alternate No. 2: Materials and labor necessary to remove the existing vinyl tile flooring and
rubber base and install new vinyl tile flooring and rubber base as indicated on the Drawings
and in the Project Manual. Provide border and field pattern in Lunch Room 125 and Kitchen
126 to match existing.
Alternate No. 3: Materials and labor necessary to furnish and install new Lunch Room 125 and
Kitchen 126 base and wall cabinet fronts, finished end panels, and dividers as indicated on the
Drawings.
Alternate No. 4: Materials and labor necessary to furnish and install new Lunch Room 125 and
Kitchen 126 base and wall cabinet with new plastic laminate countertops in lieu of Alternate
No. 3 as indicated on the Drawings.
Alternate No. 5: Materials and labor necessary to furnish and install new upward acting
sectional doors 143-4 and 143-5, including new track guides and motor operators as indicated
on the Drawings and in the Project Manual.
The Low Bidder on the Project is Rochon Corporation with a Total Base Bid in the amount of
$2,255,000.00. This compares to the Engineer’s Estimate of $1,737,785.25.
If the City Council wishes to award the Project with Alternate No. 1, then Rochon Corporation
should be awarded the Project based on the Total Base Bid and Alternate No. 1 in the amount of
$2,316,000.00 .
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
STANTEC ARCHITECTURE INC.
Bruce P. Paulson, RA
Senior Project Manager / Architect
Phone: (612) 712-2108
Cell: (651) 492-9089
bruce.paulson@stantec.com
Enclosure
Project Name:
City Project No.:Project No.:193804913
Bid Opening:Owner:
BID TABULATION
Item Units Qty Unit Price Total Unit Price Total Unit Price Total Unit Price Total Unit Price Total Unit Price Total Unit Price Total
PART 1 - BASE BID:
1.1.MATERIALS AND LABOR NECESSARY TO
COMPLETE THE SCOPE OF WORK DEFINED ON
THE PROJECT DRAWINGS AND IN THE PROJECT
MANUAL
LS 1 $2,235,000.00 $2,235,000.00 $2,377,000.00 $2,377,000.00 $2,460,000.00 $2,460,000.00 $2,526,000.00 $2,526,000.00 $2,575,000.00 $2,575,000.00 $2,612,300.00 $2,612,300.00 $2,671,455.00 $2,671,455.00
1.2.NETWORK 48 PORT POE CISCO SWITCH
ALLOWANCE. OWNER WILL PURCHASE AND
INSTALL THIS UNIT
LS 1 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00
TOTAL BID $2,255,000.00 $2,397,000.00 $2,480,000.00 $2,546,000.00 $2,595,000.00 $2,632,300.00 $2,691,455.00
PART 2 - ALTERNATES (SEE SECTION 01 20 00 FOR DESCRIPTIONS):
2.1.ALTERNATE NO. 1: MATERIALS AND LABOR
NECESSARY TO FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW
TRANSLUCENT WALL PANELS. THIS ALTERNATE
INCLUDES MATERIALS AND LABOR NECESSARY TO
REMOVE THE EXISTING CMU AND CREATE NEW
OPENINGS AS INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS
AND IN THE PROJECT MANUAL.
LS 1 $61,000.00 $61,000.00 $72,700.00 $72,700.00 $74,600.00 $74,600.00 $73,600.00 $73,600.00 $75,000.00 $75,000.00 $74,200.00 $74,200.00 $75,000.00 $75,000.00
2.2.ALTERNATE NO. 2: MATERIALS AND LABOR
NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE EXISTING VINYL TILE
FLOORING AND RUBBER BASE AND INSTALL NEW
VINYL TILE FLOORING AND RUBBER BASE AS
INDICATED ON THE DRAWING AND IN THE
PROJECT MANUAL. PROVIDE BORDER AND FIELD
PATTERN IN LUNCH ROOM 125 AND KITCHEN 126
TO MATCH EXISTING.
LS 1 $13,500.00 $13,500.00 $14,100.00 $14,100.00 $13,600.00 $13,600.00 $20,400.00 $20,400.00 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $16,500.00 $16,500.00 $22,000.00 $22,000.00
2.3.ALTERNATE NO. 3: MATERIALS AND LABOR
NECESSARY TO FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW
LUNCH ROOM 125 AND KITCHEN 126 BASE AND
WALL CABINET FRONTS, FINISHED END PANELS,
AND DIVIDERS AS INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS.
LS 1 $11,700.00 $11,700.00 $11,900.00 $11,900.00 $10,500.00 $10,500.00 $16,800.00 $16,800.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,200.00 $10,200.00 $14,600.00 $14,600.00
2.4.ALTERNATE NO. 4: MATERIALS AND LABOR
NECESSARY TO FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW
LUNCH ROOM 125 AND KITCHEN 126 BASE AND
WALL CABINETS WITH NEW PLASTIC LAMINATE
COUNTERTOPS IN LIEU OF ALTERNATE NO. 3 AS
INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS.
LS 1 $20,400.00 $20,400.00 $19,600.00 $19,600.00 $19,600.00 $19,600.00 $25,200.00 $25,200.00 $22,000.00 $22,000.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $16,000.00 $16,000.00
2.5.ALTERNATE NO. 5: MATERIALS AND LABOR
NECESSARY TO FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW
UPWARD ACTING SECTIONAL DOORS 143-4 AND
143-5, INCLUDING NEW TRACK GUIDES AND
MOTOR OPERATORS AS INDICATED ON THE
DRAWINGS AND IN THE PROJECT MANUAL.
LS 1 $23,000.00 $23,000.00 $18,700.00 $18,700.00 $21,000.00 $21,000.00 $23,000.00 $23,000.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $22,000.00 $22,000.00 $26,000.00 $26,000.00
Phone:
Email:
Signed By:
Title:
Contractor Qualification Form Yes Yes Yes
I hereby certify that this is an exact
reproduction of bids received.
Bruce P. Paulson, RA
MN Architect License No. 20910
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
President Vice President Vice President
Yes Yes Yes
howardj@americanliberty.biz bnewlin@terragc.com jeff.skoog@constructionresults.com
Howard Jacobson Benjamin Newlin Jeff Skoog
Rockford, MN 55373 Rogers, MN 55374 Plymouth, MN 55442
(763) 477-9900 (763) 463-0220 (763) 559-1100
American Liberty Construction,
Inc.Terrra Construction Construction Results Corporation
6011 Lone Oak Road, Suite 101 21025 Commerce Blvd., Suite
1000 5465 Highway 169 North
Bidder No. 5 Bidder No. 6 Bidder No. 7
American Liberty Construction,
Inc.Terra Construction Construction Results Corporation
YesYesYesYes
Bidder No. 4
Met-Con Construction, Inc.
Faribault, MN 55021
City of New Hope, MN Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 2 P.M., CDT
Contractor Name and Address:
Bid Security:
Rochon Corporation
28 2nd Street NW
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 559-9393
Jorgenson Construction Inc.
9255 East River Road NW
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 784-3877
Ebert, Inc. dba Ebert
Construction
23350 County Road 10
Corcoran, MN 55357
(763) 498-7844 (507) 332-2266
Met-Con Construction, Inc.
15760 Acorn Trail
1039
New Hope Public Works Facility Phase 1 Improvements
Jorgenson Construction Inc.
Bidder No. 3
Ebert Construction
Bidder No. 2
Item
Num
Bidder No. 1
Rochon Corporation
tlindquist@rochoncorp.com mebert@ebertconst.com bonnie@jorgensonconstruction.com alex.sammon@met-con.com
CEO Treasurer/CFO Vice President President
Jerry Braton James Rasumssen Matt Jorgenson Randy McDonough
Yes Yes
Responsible Contractor:Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Addenda 1, 2, 3 Acknowledged:Yes Yes Yes Yes
193804913_Bid Tab BT-1
MEMO
TO: KIRK MCDONALD
FROM: VICKI HOLTHAUS, AEM FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
SUBJECT: FUNDING FOR PHASE 1 PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
DATE: MAY 13, 2021
BACKGROUND
Recently, the City received bids for the phase one public works facility improvement project. The low bid, along with the alternates
selected by the City Management, total $2,508,280. Of that amount, the City has saved $1,650,000 in the building replacement fund,
leaving $858,280 to be covered with other sources.
RECOMMENDATIONS
As outlined in past funding memos, we recommend the City utilize funds in the Temporary Financing Fund to cover the additional
cost to complete the phase one improvements. The Temporary Financing Fund was established to provide short term and gap
financing on public improvement projects to relieve the City from issuing external financing. As of March 31, the Temporary
Financing Fund had a cash balance of $2.8 million. It has been recommended that the City Council approve a transfer of $1,641,664
from the General Fund to the Temporary Financing Fund in quarter 2 of 2021 (based on the year-end surplus for 2020). This will
bring the estimated balance in the Temporary Financing Fund to $4,441,664.
The City’s interfund loan policy suggests a two (2) percent interest rate on internal financing; however, this is at the discretion of the
City Council. As such, the Council may elect to provide the financing to cover the additional cost at zero (0) percent. Further, the
City Council may elect to transfer the necessary funds to cover the project costs and not require repayment to the Temporary
Financing Fund.
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Request for Action
May 24, 2021
Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Agenda Title
Exchange of communication between members of the city council
Upcoming meetings and events:
May 26 3:15 p.m. – District 281 Partnership Meeting
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Music in the Park, “The Percolators”, at New Hope Performance
Center
May 27 Dorothy Mary Park Clean‐Up by City Employees
May 31 Memorial Day Holiday, City Offices Closed
June 1 7 p.m. – Planning Commission Meeting
June 2 8:30 a.m. – Business Networking Group Meeting, hosted by Barb Hemberger of St.
Therese of New Hope
1:30 p.m. – Joint Water Commission Meeting
June 5 Aquatic Park Opening Day
June 7 4 p.m. – Blue Line Coalition Meeting (Virtual)
7 p.m. – Human Rights Commission Meeting (In‐person)
June 8 7:30 a.m. – District 281 Government Advisory Council Meeting
Citizen Advisory Commission – Liberty Park Clean‐Up
June 9 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Music in the Park, “The Castaways”, at New Hope Performance
Center
Agenda Section
Other Business
Item Number
12.1
Request for Action, Page 2
June 10 12:30 p.m. – Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission Meeting at Brooklyn
Park
1:30 p.m. – Metropolitan Council Corridor Management Commission Meeting
June 12 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Young Mudder at Valley Place Park, 6822 32nd Avenue North,
Crystal
June 14 7 p.m. – City Council Meeting