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2011 Year In Review} y y� dace .ITS { F � x tf ' 1��F x f.� • 4 �j' �X� `,. 4 J • � i ti -...: AW ❑S �(cit 'OrJ�I 2011 [nfrastructure Project Mow • New Hope made improvements to se eral sections residential street in thesouth area of the city. • The project also included replacement of the water and improvements to th- sanitary sewer and storm • Taxable properties w+ improvements be ca � se Infrastructure Fund. • A final wear course o t assessed for the city'sw dedicated !tIreet rr�ent on several streets turf resitor • Several h challenges cooperatioi s s u -mme r. e access eir �Fri 1_ a- vor MMME pi© ®L� l7Cf7 �� I va . `I h �® �® rm v© o� K vo Il i -- rj iTITi7 MT I ICI I i III= I 1 � r _yi _ ■ r I n �, V m W97b,T M0790 �' �� >. ., ,:, .r Boone Avemle. Improvements • e pavemen"t surface of Boone Avenue wad improved between 42nd and 49th avenues • The project involved replacement�of the pavement surf and other minor repairs whereneeded. • A majorLi'ty of tithe project osts , HI be p. id ith Municil State Aid, - funds. M W I M e r at Virginia AV�b Cooper • The city made expedited im in August at tl"Mquest of, a District 281 cements to Virginia Ave cooperation with, Schc • The'west half of Virg inia be 47th and 48t avenues was in very poor condition because of its daily u as a school bus drop off and loading location for Cooper f School. • The project involved replaceme and sidewalk for the western -hall laye�of pavement fo "he astern • The schoolldis the pavement, cur e street and a neon 0 percent of the pr. costs. : � �� �► --�°` - '"�. � r �.._ 8 -for- - ��,� �� P _ r P. �_._ R#MF '��� w I op.�M� 4aw oil, J� COM PIete Stre. and Winnetl i`Avenup Striping 0 New Hope recently adopted a Complete Streets Policy. Complete S'treellts io win 9 ment move that aims M reate roads that co nti eFFe ively move vehicles b Isolmproves*safety For pedestri ns i yclists and trans M4M • The section of Und TTenue wc implement the n •T a ke Road io,,,q proje icycle I 9 1 SanitarV 5 P L ines Inspection, Cleaning, and HninE_ • The city cleaned and inspected all of the large diameter sanitary sewer mains last year. The city also relined nearly lineal feet of pipe to reduce the seepage of rain water intc sanitary sewer system. • Because sewer relining can be accomplished between manholes, without the need to dig up streets, it is a much cost - effective w Y to extend the use ul life of sanitary sev infrastructure. Sanitary 5ewe 9 Inspection, Cleaning and HninE- It L I -am -- M� t infiltration o , WAL �JIi1 Hi�hw@v 1 Cg Noise Ala[[ • MnDOT constructet0a section of side of Highway 16 om summer. The vast majo favor of the proj highway noise o MnDQT project . N= percent. of adjacent becaus oise wall along the e Me MWM2"nd Avenue I, F rs we" in pact of ■ m - u q I r 'I, r 1' �"`};.� Or ' a. V777 lllv� r7o lie J� City Cente r W�IMa7Td Traffic- Oriented Developnie-nt StU • The City Center Transit Oriented Development Study, V\ began in spring 2010, continued in 2011. The purpose of L " study, which was funded by the IV E Council,lis to outlinE AL city's vision7or near Winnetka • A number o the City Counci of a consultant, • Several ope residents and Center ►ork sessions have been held betWE IaL mw Co missuo�uwith�.the assist om e city. " wl Y � y�R, � - �� w ate.. �_ � � • �� � k Ilk .+ �. � - � • � �� � . �� «� � � ..� � 4 w - .) FYI Iry _ f q r +w City Center Visia��d MENEft T��affic- Oriented Development StU M ne, the City Council approved %0 long -term Vision R enter. (see the next slide for some of the key eleme IF of that Vision). • The Plann7, mmission and city staI on changes to New Hope's Zoning Code g p g standards, and Comprehensive Plan as�tl have begun w( erformance first steps in implementing the � '' Cente MVi THE VISION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What are the elements of the Vision for City Center? 1. Build on our Assets 2. Create a vibrant destination that attracts city residents and visitors 3. Include more diverse uses that support each other -- housing, offices, retail, health facilities and public spaces. 4. Include more housing that provides lifecycle options and supports businesses and services. 5. Develop many attractive ways to get there, and improve connections for drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users RA CG City Center Zoning Map Zoning Districts = CC City Center —A I Industrial R -1 Single Family Residential 1 R -2 Single/7veo Family Residential R -3 Medium Density Residental R -4 High Density Residential city limits 1 inch = 500 feet 12!20!2011 R -1 MM �E �E �JIi1 Potential Kniart Acquisition • The 12.5 -acre Kmart site, at 4300 Xylon Avenue, is a ke component to spur the redevelopment of New Hope's Cit Center. • City staff began serious discussions With GatE Propert the owner, about purchasing the Kmart site in September • In late December, Sears 11 (ding close the NeAHLoae:AKmart. • The city an purchase a Fargo drive -t its intentii 5 millio 'he Well F' 91 4 � r F u AA T5 Ir.. .: W i o f 7 ant � 1w vlwr r� fi b47J ` -, � N `/ f � 7 r, ^ . CVS Ph - ar --- m — a -- C --- V Midland Shapping Center MIMM • CVS Pharmacy acquired and demolished the site of the former Snyder's Drug store in Midland Shopping Center the transmission sho Winnetka av • The City Council apprc subdivision to allow the • CUS has constructed a store with a pha rmacy d • The new C Pharm of 2012. I the northwest corner of 27th ai to make way for a new store. ed a Condit, *j Use Permit anc tore. ndfing 13,000 squat )n the site. s in early Ja .� I Iowa of mofA" . - ....W .� .r �.,,,_.., .� _ _ t_��J`��L ` _._ rig __ � _ - -- — — — _ •� .w � r � NORTHERN INn ew u,,2 L '9S °A "x 14, T I f g S I ALLS PitMIC)f r3 V N w y I mam ow Lo LL i j '; ME[ };t.I ,E l ,IMF Ram) Ell N ow OPEN! Ell �_s Ell a a Center N 5530 Zealand AvenUC-a- N • School Distri6t 287 began construction Fits new $30 m 157,500 square Foot North Education Center at the Former Hosterman Middle School site in April. • The new scot will have Fou wi gs an at brie glass Facade accented with metal and rnasam and small classrooms than a conventional school building.. • The new builM From 1 i North Education Center 5530 Zealand A\tenLJP- N r!f irri r rrrr 10, A b r W!. +' � ME m Is] was u� ohm LAIR Nil 0 MOM hL 0 IWI A rr 17 0 W 517-1 Winnetka Avenue Renmfaflon and Cleanup • In January 2011 Hillcrest Development, with help From city of New Hope, received a $44 3 0 ;an ant from the Metropolitan Council to c ea p le asbestos contamination at e blig - warehouse at 512innet Avenue. � illcrest cleaned )vations, and ri shorLmonths. project, • Severa building es 14 0 sive Of e sit rate alp Linamwf.:Ifj , INDUSTRIAL 15 000 - 100, 000 SF Joe Mn 612.623.2470 Ch"e MuWr 612,623,2475 lII worw I "n 517-1 Winnetka Renovation and Cleanu m pan 117 cosom pg(oyx flew offtes (V 8100 Medicine Ca[<e Road Ambassador Good Samaritan 0 Good Samaritan completed extensive interior remodE work to better meetotohe needs of its residents in 2011. w The interior renovations involved phased remodeling the re m a i n i n alou est r90 s and co�� mono areas and construction of a new Manopy at the main entran� EMIT row-I EM a " IF 6�," "' q-N 7940 55th Avenue N \/Vinnetka, Learning Center • The Winnetk arning Ce er and adjacent soccer fiel have been listed or sale by t Robbinsdale School Distri The city believes the site is a good locator low to medium - density housing `mercia fixed us • Negotiation e ity a of district b finalize a purch re ongoi g _ p •� -CAP WA w «� iam - . >> • . R. .�. ��z .�� � ,O�0 � /\ R F ■ F 4■ ■ 4 �" /� � � �I JAG 61.13 West Bro way " Tax Forfeit Property In August, the City Counhori discussions with Hennepin Co dm of a half -acre, scant gas statio I for future redevelobment. In Januar) AShe Council for just over $10,000: A deve'lap�er AT s exp.res station a WIN adjoini' residential eon tructi• staff to begin �utlpossible acquisi :h is in tax ForFeitui of the prope _ 7 AL Can D' C4M 9440 Science Center Drive Can Do Canines applied for a building permit for the SE phase of their remodeling pgroject, which has a value of $700,000. e - Can Do Canin hances the quality o life for people disabilities by tr Hope in 2009. • Thee ject wr interior spaces at . t assistance dogs.hey moved to N ennels and th nalllli-proposed. 0 40 1. K6 - 1-a 011 01111M ASSISTANCE Dors 0" 0 I 4907 YLJ1 <o n Avenue N" Habitat fior Humanity Home • In early 2011, the ' y artne ed with Twin Cities Habit. for Humanity to acqu foreclosed property. • Npe p 3s federal fus hic stabilize their n I ighbor redevelopin�c lose • Hab the Fa •T rope ty with $123,000 in nities es. e home dedilatio ` 3757 G ettysb UrTAven iae" Scattered Site Housing Project 0 The City Council also appr e purchase of another Cities Ccrmamlu.�nity Lar vacant, forecsed ho Bank in December. m The city obt�i the property a First Look program, and will use Fed Development Block Grant funds to to property as part of its scattered site The city plans to income alaIifieAal ova ousing program. .and resell �t to an W,r r � M Yi 1 yp mw ,. Aft arm Cenf6'rf Energy and Environment • In September, staff recommended that Center for Enei and the Environment become the official housing progra agency for the city � 2012. • Programs CIRE offers include: low interest loans for home L and, Minnesota Fi up Fund market rate I- 111 to hom c livability of their homes. nergy efficiency upgrac S, MMO prose bel -.. y i • +i i, cee' Center for= Energy and Environment for 0 Center for Energy homeowners to rr Environment, a .'� Uram 8 7'r= UGR • pW fixer ar,'j 4,9F •. $20.00' *Nam. •Nap air ar aP r Q T r - -- _ toarY 4r ^a b ari, 1 � �rc� nc r'c7r °srf e'vgo rh_ s, a ^er.,y 4ZII y-I Environment (CEE) offers low dnterest loans for , ^cements in their homes. Center for Erergy ^onprofit organization, serves as tf 'rough the loan process. F aryl ®ror��er v woe t. oe rj aye o a �� "'0 d PI t� S �ro9ra eo '1 4, H ers fo (C6� a F R® �nry 'nn e8 '` � C`4 4 1 Cr/� ! po/,. '?pro n es V s p xaa P A srer /?O G � ° gyp o ft a, t . : Year q ��kv 9r r�• _r'nrrO $�5 �„� °medmOanr deg ' ' Er �l� _9h�e "'Die Northwe- I - iik,S'ubLjrban Remodeling FaIr • 2012 is the 20th year of the Northwest Suburban Remodeling Fair sponsored by the city of New Hope and several neighboring com`unities. The purpose of the fair is to encourage homeowners t upgrade or remodel existing homes in the et, and rema their homes. Each year the fair Features lots of exhibitors and workshops, and attracts about 7: visitors. iriam 0 JIMMM ' on from th ° TU sh ®w Hometn the 20th anniversarry fair, and I m d two of the headlin kshops. JFIVFL CAB 7 7 REFA Nigh Ouality ` - ,n Cabin Refacing and rr7bin4 HIGHEST Q!UAL! rrFKil Nlk. O�e� 3a yz �i• - � iEiV ON 5UFFp 4q EFGRf ��[FgfING i 'ML ',e y 1 I 40 0 � JI� 2011 New Hobe - " Outstanding Rusiness Aknrards purpose of New Hope's Outstanding Business Awz A am is to recog&jzethe colFTEributions-of New Hope businesses to the community. 0 2 011 w i n r s �wwer k 0 St. Therese has bhewoa7w�Or CDT* Imalky lh A(m y e a r - and!, M[PWed M IMUt SIA M17 SIC CO 11blhl lh • 0 - "'Mr I M R 20 11 IVew Hobe nding Business Awards ti - I yi r St. Therese 8000 Bass Lake Road i . �JI� 2011 New Hobe Outstanding Business Awards Frankie's Pizza • has been serving great food in New Hope for 20 • has been very active in the community &;� • and, is planninto expand at its current location �JI� 2011 New Hope Outstanding Business Awards 2�� Fra n ki e's Pizza 3556 Winnetka td nu e p olo— or �JI� 2011 New Hobe Outstanding Business Awards • Emergency Foodshelfwork • is a full service food bank that provides QaWltiou food and sup't•ser: ces to over 230 food shely that has been based • and, in spring 20 space in f F i n New Hope since 2004 N stepped.fforward to prov building for the new H ope Gr Community Gardens ... lilt Open to Bu-S-Iness - --. One-i-on-One- RLPSiness Assistance Mir 0 - Cast fall, New Hope partnered with Golden Valley to ap for $5,000 in matching funds fr n bounty to Iz an Open to Businss prograrr�,�, our communities. • The program provides one - counseling to entrepreneur :wpm expanding a business. The as business advisc Communi'"ty De • Open off i - I June a't the Nei • For more i`nf� business advise i =4one technic I business rho are interest - • in startir is nce is provided througa egin onta 1. Open to B One-on-One- RLI.(-;Iness Assistance December 2011 i I r( www.twinwest.com/directions i tions Setting the Standard Leading the Way.- Will a Union Make a Better Daycare ? - --page 3 TwinWest Academy Leadership Development —page 9 Profile: New Hope Mayo Upcoming Events and A BUSINES New Ho Business Networl ing G'r • The New Hope Business Networking Group was starte New Hope business owners in 2010 to create an open fo for networking I ty;. T group is open and f all New Hope business peop ;hird business networking g o •meets on the first and Wednesday of each rnont ne o the participati businesses. For more rinf. �he ® Isk the gm up , E Mahn a at New Hope Business Networking Group s a IP `>" - Horne The New Hope business Networking Group was started by New Hope business oisners to create an open forum for networking within our cite. The group is open and free to all New Hope business owners. The next meeting skill be held at... Next Meeting February 1st Sam please join us at ---- :associated Bank Hosted Bv: Search the BNG �earc'i I Connect with the New Hope BNG Group on Facebook r Twin West _— Chamber of Commerce • The city of New Hope continues its active involvement with the TwinWest Chamber, • Cit Council and staFF members artici atee regularly it y p p r g y Twin West's Crystal /New Hope Business Council • New Hope villa GoIF Course hosts the' a'`nnual TwinW golf tournament. Twin `West made a generolus donation c $500 to New Hope s two 's Fety Camps again this y e ar Fr event proceeds. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ri ti IC - 1 � "I ° -_ r 1- J RAVEI A�A.rards for Residential Properties • The City Council presented RAVE! Awards to four homeowners in Septemlber. • The RAVE! Award program recognizes residential propE owners who have outstanding gar• - ns or landscaping or who make noteworthy im�a�ro zmen eJrar:.o, tv.� • Last year's wi, i • Garden • Landsca 0 0 �r�"�d Shirley P -I anr� 7727 62nd AvenL The Mat on Farnily, 2724 Boone Ave Interior Exterior The GoodnglFamily, 3709 Jotda Cii (Roger and a Hanna, 4424 Iep ence�A�enue F "+a r A l l pr �. �;' 4f- r � � d�t.f�A. ,� .y _.. °� _'�! -_ 1 r— r _ � � - - �� ��� �—.._ � Ili '; = v �; _ e �y l � �F � — � � �� q _. i� i ���, � ''`�-� o-' •`-' 0 A� qr M6 r • The second annual New Hope IM In Focus photo contest held in late summe • The photo contest was introduced pride and o encORrage New Hope rE community with their career s. • Twenty -eight photog ar ph 2011 contest. • A panel of volunteer judgE And, the public chose the "p • Last year's winning photo in 2010 to inspire ci sidents to explor submitted 67 photos to he winner! "I winner. W� I r J A 0 u ple - 101 Cc M. NEW HOPE a IN F %CUS ohmml 1 0 1- - P ¥-� IS � �. .� - \ � | \ New H o�aeZ°i�y D ay • The second annual City Day open house event was he on Saturday, July 30. The event was a great opportunity residents to have some fun while, at the same time, visi with the city council and city staff, and learn about sour the projects and •r •r. ms going EnA at the ci ty. • City Day year, on Sa the Farm el, n e summer thi! activity All r �. New H,c 1 ci 0 AA ¥ - �z ' � � ,:2 a � �=Vv Up I= Coniniunity Farmers Market • The New Hope Community Farmers Market was he every Saturday from June ough October 15 in the Kmart parking lot _ The market features ab t 55 local vendors wit vegetables, fruits, crafters, and uch more ..M • The New Hope nonprofit organi; volunteers, with Hope. resi is X'5 (c,' tors and e city of , Hope Grovv� Community Garden h Grows community garden "took roo January of 2011. • Active Living Hennepin County provi money" to help with garden start -up e J volunteer boardtwuirkIN ook the lead. • Emergency Foodsh�E provide space ;in front - = o Pact • - • • oc 5 ir PMMI 5 penses, but k stepped f mrnNunal plots'j a i s e f re s h a foru i t s its. Or R'16RC K %[v PoutRG441P.�.k rrf..rwns.y � F r'g; a ,1 kES R �J� Cit v= • Resident volunteers have a huge impact on the city of New Hope. • Police reserve officers and police ire Explorers donate hundreds ofV, ours • Resident serve as vol kF untee s or • And, several dedicated vo'luntee things done at city , offices • A special highlight of 20 Department volunteer, jea Minnesota Crime Preve ea r. ommissions. c y staff get me P4Glice cognized as Iunte( of the Year. City Vo I u nteers Jean Levisee acc( congr ons from City Counci �J J� New RO p e— G'ood Citizenship Award • The City Council established a new program last fall tc recognize volunteerism in the com' ity. • Nominations are accepted ana awards and presented throughout the year For Award. ew H pe Goo nship The First three recipients a November City', ouncil rr A huge "Thank You" goe to help make New Hope a e award recognize [R: �I J J� New Hd�— — G'ood Citizenship Award t t 16:1, " 2011 Winner • Charlotte R • Lor Joel Vodis INILv q, IF O : XV -,. • The City Council approved e New Hope Ice Arena, which bE ,nsive renovations to th4 n in fall 2011. The mo nificant i mmmovements at the arena includ • Anew meal roof was i last Fall. • The 36-yea north sheet • And,. tthe tin nor 0 as Iledver the north sheet pipes foi s for eamm to a sii ammo I aw Agm -1 s New H'OPC- WO Ice Arena Improvements 0 a q % , 0 I p has been able to ge thee • Ne savings, which th result fgop the er arena and other interest Qualified the proj • New H ®pe a from Hennepir improvements Ene energy y's energy consul ant guarantees v =cT servation improvements at th acilities, tobtai $3.5 million in loi rav V nservation Bonds to fund ML r r - N� w Ro 0 _ New Rope Ice A Improvements ` A , �^ � � _ ■� � � ` \� \- d < . � . � ��- � ■ • The energy-efficiency improveents at t reduce New Hope's rbon Footprints arena will • In 2011, the city expanded its elationship wit Armstrong Cooper Youth H® k - ' . lion. %AkCYHA has entered into a contract w "itch the i v too se114rdasher board at the arena ai improvements ontributed S5,40101[towards the arena VM��� .� /r A� \� \ 4 ��� \. \/ ? z � � \� L ions Park Improvem S OIL38tt and Oregon city made a number of upgrades at Lions Park ing: w playground eq' ... 7M pm iil expansion • And, parkini • A park celebr September, aFtE and container ments e ents ate )I e . ; � > y \ a«< \ \\ � w,� w• ��(2: � ■k���� F-I'm CH71 I. w IV', I L�p I'lle 2 No ��thwood Fai�l< Parking Lot Reconstruction and L1gF • In May, the city made improvement to the parking lots Northwood Park, including: • replacing the pavement in both parking lots and repairing curb and gutter as needed, • and, installing new energy - efficient LED lighting. • The projectas c®mpleted in the fall, after Dusk- Duk D, �- � �., �` �a f � . �� *._ o. ,�', City Hall Land scapinF • The city of collaborated with Hennepin Technical Collo to upgrade the landscaping at City Hall. • Hennepin Tech students designed and installed a ne\A low- maintenance bed •f perennial plants and shrubs alp the west side oflihe entrance tIII i HaII. • The roject was a win - win for both the city and Hennepin T- h because it pr• ided the students witOg r I -lif x ri n n n• I _�_ h nh _ h ea ee i pe a c�ea de abedt ec n toe acet E landsca in at the Cit Hall entr for a fraction of what p _ v v commercial lan would charge. Ar L mmer MUSIC C1 at the 0 Theatre- 0 The OFF Broadway Musical Theatre presented nine performances of "Seussical the Musical" on three consecutive weekends beginning July 21. • The city has been collaborating with OBMT since 1982 resent Free musicals at the N ew Hope Outdoor Theatre p p each summernmNew Hop ® ontributed 4,OQ0 to the production in • The sufrn�mer musical For 2012 will be Grease. bb k mi �l V� �� ' ..y' ®, � `` � {� � ' � � ��� � � � � s �� -• ��_ i- f'� � �� l�l' �• , l i _ ` `� � > L .� �i :S �� Or Emerald Ash Borer Pr ograni 0 New Hope's proactive approach to the Emerald Ash Borer problem continued in 2011. • The city budgets $100,000 annua � replace public ash trees. • In 2011, the city removed about 15 and did some replanting. New Hope's For - steT. an tree reval recei ed pra affected property owners to remove and blic ash'i" trees or aerfo { { G I Ene ifs- CTficiency Improvements at City Facilities • In addition to the Ice Arena, the city began making energy efficiency improvements to all city facilities. • The work includes lighting, water conservation, vending machin - and building env lope improv. - r City tthe�cit 's p ublic works maintenance facil Y - it Y course, swim pool and traffic lights. man ■ MaM r _ T-1 E lqalv P I eME I JAW Ener Cffici -- Inspection Vehicles • In early 2011, the city began the process transitioning the vehicles for city inspectors. _ • The city repla o fer police squad cars with maintenance iss d oor gas mileage with new Foi w Fusion sedans. • ThePRoMEI and operatio percent. gas mile t savings of 60 �JIi1 kwmk. MEMOS 2911 C Inspection Vehicles Fy� Or Sumter Avenue Rain Garden At a resident's request, as part of it 2011 Infrastr kt,y installed a rain gardei i'mot. 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CLIMESLamr, &LE STtm B1AZ111G STAR a' - ts- ft- - - 17 1, ' �' 2 �� `TTSQ� 12 `x7; — 1TSQ IAA _ I .� F1�A1lr i1 V G %A 1.iT PRAIPA I 11>BF 1,IPX lfrz'�.f RL [lk �WAA thRtPl.E t7LNiP�IE � G[iL.6S1'tl11 n „�c STFJ4 11�,WAR MQ .� .- aL�i�2LW_%3Af{ .� ST CAMDSTEM DROPS Qt]lLEfl.9744fS �12Sq t 1�5q.. - ifi9g4tr — ” 125q.FL 125QR 125Qipt 12 w$ - - T7 YtgApi°Yt �— Y?M�S"M IW " r r Oh 16 QtY. 6 Qtv 6 ON 6 Ot, 6 Orr 6 Oh' 6 Q r 6 lkr- 10 (�: Jq"e l i �JIi1 Flash CAM • The city purchased two high -tech cameras to help combat vandalism and theft in New Hope. • Flash CAM is a portable, motion- activated camera sys • that detects movement up • takes a high- resolution K • and, warns the subject t • It ca need • ThlWashl matching gr Board. hoto 0 00 feet away re under surveillai it is 1, 1� l� • ti i i �I i __ C m 0 Muni Eniergency Res once- Team • In late 2010, New Hope received a grant from Minnesi Homeland Security to ,6glth the city of Crystal an West Metro Fire to forma West Metro Community Emery Response Team (CERT). In a disaster situation, CET others in their neighborhood c responders are no immediate • West Metro response skill • The Firs. ambers are t o a irorkplace when proFes available to help. is disaster h 20 „n.acsx.srwr +m 3 Community Emergency Response I7 - Teams r Qwp n V a { TO �Gfr?T 'roroam.Vp4ates 1h CmmneIV glmq lMrsryvnI .,(CPRI) Program wNuan peDpl@ akcw di — ter preparedness for 1--1, ds Hail m y rryzw [ Ihn r .e n� amC Irma, lhom . hwar, disc €ter response skills. such a€ fire safety, light search .nlr uInmr, .aW A6 h,, —M —1 aperai ons. hang the I a irV teamed in the classroom and 1 :mss CFRf .,nbw; ;— .M 4h,-,-, n H..:: neighborhood or workplace wWuldin an seem when 1a :mal,"P & :wn not r fiat :IV — adk, h CERT Ir: rip. nremhers also are errc :fed w suppd 'pwre rr:tp� - p:rKU:.; pylk q r n: Jiey: rol:t n emergency preparedness pwjiras in their —nny. CE IT do AM- Igo AgeAnen[ � ^� S.- h and R_sc::e fdiss:oa AW 12ert (;tsdl h1er+Cer ;78n05 Elderly wn=nan nom rye PWomerhy. CA CERi Clears PlJ CCATs ! lelo Brea Cane mth Feappng OR CtR c ! 'i ,tfod 4s! Flpl'sr4 for F Mm:. CA Ck7tl Ayns e cJr dRescua Mn rMmo CERI m f :hoof t;nrlin�l :i[nrtnrl If W n maufd U,- In 1-r,, n— about lz program please..it tho AbuR {tR1. :a's:tnw: R.unaln :r SRt6l1 Yemp:nn :n yoer munity using wr atxe {7-1 Li. NI �J J� Police T �fai[�ing • Every year, New Hope police officers and non -sworn police personnel engage in thousands of hours of trainii in a wide range of disciplines to keep their skills sharp a learn new things. 1 • In 2011, these included: L. • active shooter training • tactical trainin�foropatrol officers • mandated firearms training • use of force training • and, much more... � JIi1 Polio Training r. �JIi1 Traffic Enforcement Sweeps The New Hope Police Department participated in sever traffic enforcement s eeps throughout 2011 that fOCUSE on drunk driving, seatbelt compliance and aggressive driving. • Officers participate NightCAP, and H.E.A.T Traffic). MW e and Sober, Opera n orcment of Aggressive • The schedul .used enforce efforts was i i J � Tra ffic Enforc N war• enlent Sweeps �JIi1 Citizen Police Academy • The New Hope and CCr six -week Citizens' P began in mid- Septembe • The prog rr at how local la Most of the i officers f r�o_tl si 0 tal police d;e- partments held a cademy agaiin 2011 that - scenes lool en t!o pe rates. Mi d or the academy were police n ov National N [9'. ht Out • National Night Out, Night to Unite was Tuesday, Augu! • There were a total of 91 neighborhood events all acro New Hope. • More than 1,000 pounds of food was collected for the local food she lf and a truckload of school supplies was delivered to NEAR and local schools. im r Mr s{' r .� " "k ; °. i '�J� Safety CanTp • New Hope held its 20th annual Safety Camp in Augus a� -day camp For kids in grades 3 to 5. • 78 campers attended 19 different sessions on a wide variety of safety topics. • The city also . 09 Ids a one -day Half Pint Safety Camp each October for younger kids in Kindergarten and Firsl Grade. s ce a parks . nd recrea deaar men us and1I1VVe t Metro Fire. ,_-p MM: JL. l l � ' ? �3- �� 2 - All � ) \ � hi ka) cA cir isl rl \Afest Metro Fire.-Rescue- nis-tricl • West Metro Fire continued to provide excellent fire preve and suppression services to the communities of New Hope Crystal in 2011 Otetro • In 2011, We Fire personnel responded to 1,638 tc On January incidents. The department' 10 he scene of a Li,rewcaII was,. engines se. • These ne 19to2 • Before completec with ever. erage response time to arriiv e Tr( r r� refighters ere famil \Afest Metro Fire-Rescue- nistrid • In November 2011, the Crystal City Council approved a resolution stating their intent to dissolve the joint city fir( district. Subsequently,,lboth cities have agreed o work together to resolve their differences.. New H # pe is hopefL at issues can be resoly Or \Afe,st Metro Fire-Rescue- nistricl a � r 3 i r ME Or \Afest Metro F g AP ,- Fire-Rescue- nistrid 201 Incidents: •179 Fires 0464 Rescue /Medical •406 Hazardous Condi •328 False Alarms ' l� an u ge d Tax LevY • In Decembe, 2010, the New Hope City Council held the 2011 property tax levy aulnicrease to 1.5 percent and trir4m expenses to P New Hope's reliance or Local Governm D ecember 20 sharpened thel,m' • levy increase fo or by nearly $19,000 0 OA The 2012 budaE n.Gil and7ity staff again Coun ad opted a zer,o Fperc( 'm d u M-0 enera.LfOff4-&-bud( L G A n o r -.M. J It e t Valu NH o General Fund Expenditures 2011 Amended Budget and 2012 Budget $7,000,000 $6,0+00,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 2011 B udg e t 2012 General Public Safety Public works Parks and Misc. Government Recreation $1,254,520 $6,182,930 $863,740 $1,547,577 $372,860 $1,305,202 $6,096,959 $915,0'67 $1 „645,603 $360,032 Bond Refinancing • New Hope Gook steps in 2011 to save $349,000 in inGerE costs by keeping a watchful eyon outstanding bonds. In August, New pe prepaid the remaining $640,000 Balance on some 99 eral oWioatJon bonds with funs hand in the city' is i,n atinq$�,78,000 interest c"StsM.M • I n December, t general obliga�tio a lower intere refinancing tlh, � _ � � __ Y 001 / • 'm Hone OM Save albou t:2�� Outstanding Debt by type - 2003- 2010 Actual, 2011-2016EYdruated $1 000.000 34,000,000 S-Z0001WO ■ GG TIF ■ Getwol Obtiptim fiEntin - pnge-GORtvffrue Debt Per Capita- Compari.wnCites for 2009 and NewHopeActual 2009 and 20111 and Projected 2111 to 21116 55.000 S000 SUM 33,500 $3.000 S'.. 500 32,M) 51, 500 S I ,Ooo 3 961'1 2000 2010 2011 zol 2 2013 2014 2015 Z016 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiCqstal iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii0oldenVaUcy iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiLlimipWi iiiiiiiiiiiiiii,Hopkins iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiBrooklyn Center —*--NmvHaVe 2008 :009 2010 2011 :012 2013 2 2 014 2015 x'016 iTl � '*Au dit. ai d financial Report • New Hope's audit Firm, MMKR, presented the city with unqualified "clean" open on For its 2010 audit. The city was awarded a Certificate of, Achievement For excellence in FinanciallReporting From the Government Finance Officers Association For its 20`1 a C mprehensve Annual Financial Report. • New Hope's bond Wt a� g as reaffirmed by standard at Poor's at 4,&n 2011, an ..excellent rating For a clam " ppity ment dui Certificate of Achievement rt for Excellence in Financial Reporting Pre5ented to City of New Hope Minnesota For its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fecal Year Ended December 31, 2010 A Certificate of Ach[wvemenl for Fxcollm , tin P—ndal RM-tuN h presented by Ihg Gwv¢r —nl F.—. of m-m A.�anWw,A the WW Slatea and Canada lu gn—Ament units and Nblic oop&Ww M—nem whale —Pmhl,+- W&ud: fil'abbal m f{.A}RW arbmw IW ht9hmt standw& in g�. em accounting ..d ( .I re portl g General Fund — Summary of Revenues and Expenditures Taxes 6,960,834 7,077,171 7,452,622 Franchise Fees 439,795 458,000 458,000 License and permits 359,530 367,660 259,680 Intergovernmental 539,846 469,210 402,400 Charges For services 1,204,602 1,034,905 1,078,083 Fines and forfeitures 241,504 278,950 280,000 Investment earnings 88,821 48,900 87,078 Miscellaneous 37,590 28,643 20,000 Transfers in 341,224 345,804 275,000 Total revenue and transfers General government 10,213,746 1,558,853 10,109,243 1,563,636 10,312,863 1,614,372 Public safety 5,942,997 6,082,346 6,123,063 Public works 812,036 863,467 919,358 Culture and recreation 1,556,248 1,599,794 1,656,070 Total expenditures 9,870,134 10,109,243 10,312,863 Excess of revenues over expenditures 343,612 - - Q ( "i T4 t i - I T �T�, V T 4 2011 Revenues • Taxes • Franchise fees • License and permits • Intergovernmental • Charges for services • Fines and forfeitures Investment earnings Miscellaneous Transfers in 2011 Expenditur • General government • Public safety Public works • Culture and recreation Comparison of Property Tax Levies - 2011 and 2012 Base Levy General Fund $7,085,735 $7,452,622 $366,887 0.05 Street Improvements 1,182,500 1,182,500 - - Park Improvements 296,000 296,000 - - Bassett Creek Watershed Shingle Creek Watershed 23,440 25,533 2,093 0.09 28,080 25,273 (2,807) (0.10) Economic Development Authority 85,000 85,000 - - Special Levy MVHC /LGA Unallotment 335,870 - (335,870) - Debt Service G.O. Taxable Bonds of 1996 2010 Fire Truck Certificates Total Property Taxes Nk 38,005 - 154,100 161,802 $9,228,730 $9,228,730 (38,005) - 7,702 0.05 $((1) (0.00)