091922 Work Session Meeting Packet
CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION MEETING
New Hope City Hall, 4401 Xylon Avenue North
Northwood Conference Room
Monday, September 19, 2022
6:00 p.m. - dinner
6:30 p.m. - meeting
Mayor Kathi Hemken
Council Member John Elder
Council Member Andy Hoffe
Council Member Michael Isenberg
Council Member Jonathan London
1. CALL TO ORDER – September 19, 2022
2. ROLL CALL
11. UNFINISHED & ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
11.1 Review results of the 2022 Morris Leatherman Survey
11.2 Dialogue between City Council and Citizen Advisory Commission
11.3 Discussion of 2023 general fund budgets with city manager, Abdo and
department heads
11.4 Discussion regarding the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for non-represented
employees in 2023 and the city’s monthly contribution towards insurance
coverage for 2023
12. OTHER BUSINESS
13. ADJOURNMENT
I:\RFA\City Manager\2022\Performance Measures Program\WS 9‐19‐22 Morris Leatherman\Q ‐ Morris Leatherman Survey RFA September 2022 WS.docx
Request for Action
September 19, 2022
Approved by: Tim Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Brandon Bell, CD Coord/Management Analyst
and Tim Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Agenda Title
Review results of the 2022 Morris Leatherman Survey
Requested Action
Staff requests that City Council review the results of the 2022 Morris Leatherman survey.
Policy/Past Practice
In the past the city has conducted a professional community wide survey every ten years since 1995, with the
most recent survey being conducted in 2015. In 2015 the City Council concluded that it would be
advantageous for the city to start conducting the professional community wide survey once every five years
instead of ten. The professional survey scheduled to be conducted in 2020 was delayed in 2020 and 2021 due
to the COVID‐19 pandemic. Once the survey is completed, the Morris Leatherman Company presents the
results to the City Council at a work session and then at a later City Council meeting for the City Council to
formally accept the results of the survey.
Background
The City Council approved the Morris Leatherman Company to conduct a professional city survey at the
April 11, 2022, City Council Meeting. The Morris Leatherman company conducted the survey in the early
summer and would like to present the results to City Council. Peter Leatherman will be in attendance to
review the survey results and then answer any questions City Council might have regarding the results or
the survey itself.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council review the results of the New Hope city survey conducted by Morris
Leatherman, prior to announcing the results at a future City Council meeting.
Attachments
2022 New Hope City survey and results
Powerpoint presentation
Agenda Section
Work Session
Item Number
11.1
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THE MORRIS LEATHERMAN COMPANY CITY OF NEW HOPE
3128 Dean Court RESIDENTIAL SURVEY
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 FINAL APRIL 2022
Hello, I'm __________ of the Morris Leatherman Company, a
nationwide polling firm located in Minneapolis. We've been
retained by the City of New Hope to speak with a random sample of
residents about issues facing the city. The survey is being taken
because your city representatives and staff are interested in your
opinions and suggestions. I want to assure you that all
individual responses will be held strictly confidential; only
summaries of the entire sample will be reported. (DO NOT PAUSE)
1. Approximately how many years LESS THAN TWO YEARS.....8%
have you lived in New Hope? TWO TO FIVE YEARS......15%
SIX TO TEN YEARS.......28%
ELEVEN TO TWENTY YRS...24%
21 TO THIRTY YRS.......12%
OVER THIRTY YEARS......14%
REFUSED.................0%
2. What do you like MOST, if any- DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
thing, about living in New Hope? CONVENIENT LOCATION.....9%
HOUSING/NEIGHBORHOOD...13%
PARKS/TRAILS............8%
SMALL TOWN FEEL........12%
QUIET AND PEACEFUL.....17%
FRIENDLY PEOPLE........12%
CLOSE TO JOB............9%
SCHOOLS.................9%
SAFE....................4%
CLOSE TO FAMILY.........4%
SHOPPING/SERVICES.......2%
SCATTERED...............2%
3. How would you rate the City’s job EXCELLENT..............27%
of handling the COVID-19 pandemic GOOD...................58%
- excellent, good, only fair or ONLY FAIR..............13%
poor? POOR....................2%
DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
4. How would you rate the City’s com- EXCELLENT..............35%
munication about the COVID-19 pan- GOOD...................48%
demic –- excellent, good, only ONLY FAIR..............13%
fair, or poor? POOR....................3%
DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
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5. How would you rate how you and EXCELLENT..............14%
members of your household are do- GOOD...................62%
ing financially, mentally and phy- ONLY FAIR..............23%
sically –- excellent, good, only POOR....................2%
fair, or poor? DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
Aside from the COVID-19 pandemic....
6. What do you think is the most DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......9%
serious issue facing New Hope NOTHING................13%
today? REDEVELOPMENT..........13%
RISING CRIME...........14%
HIGH TAXES.............16%
STREET MAINTENANCE......8%
GROWTH.................16%
DIVERSITY...............4%
POOR SPENDING...........2%
RUN-DOWN PROPERTIES.....2%
ECONOMY.................3%
SCATTERED...............1%
7. How would you rate the quality of EXCELLENT..............26%
life in New Hope -- excellent, GOOD...................68%
good, only fair, or poor? ONLY FAIR...............6%
POOR....................0%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
8. How would you rate the City of EXCELLENT..............38%
New Hope as a place to raise GOOD...................62%
children -- excellent, good, only ONLY FAIR...............8%
fair, or poor? POOR....................0%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......3%
9. And, how would you rate New Hope EXCELLENT..............36%
as a place to retire -- excellent, GOOD...................49%
good, only fair, or poor? ONLY FAIR..............10%
POOR....................1%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......5%
10. How would you rate the general EXCELLENT..............29%
sense of community among New Hope GOOD...................56%
residents -- excellent, good, only ONLY FAIR..............15%
fair, or poor? POOR....................1%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
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11. All in all, do you think things in RIGHT DIRECTION........90%
New Hope are generally headed in WRONG TRACK.............3%
the right direction, or do you DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......7%
feel things are off on the wrong
track?
IF “WRONG TRACK,” ASK: (N=11)
12. Could you tell me why you feel that way?
RISING CRIME, 100%.
13. How welcoming, if at all, do you VERY WELCOMING.........58%
think New Hope is -– is it very SOMEWHAT WELCOMING.....41%
welcoming, somewhat welcoming, NOT TOO WELCOMING.......1%
not too welcoming or not at all NOT AT ALL WELCOMING....1%
welcoming? DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
IF “NOT TOO WELCOMING” OR “NOT AT ALL WELCOMING,” ASK: (N=4)
14. Who do you think does not feel welcomed in New Hope?
PEOPLE OF COLOR, 75%; NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING, 25%.
For each of the following, please rate the City of New Hope as
excellent, good, only fair, or poor.
EXC GOO FAI POO DKR
15. Creating a welcoming community to
residents of all backgrounds. 41% 46% 11% 0% 2%
16. Treating all residents with
respect. 39% 51% 8% 1% 2%
17. Treating all residents fairly. 43% 47% 7% 0% 3%
18. Providing services to residents
of all backgrounds. 40% 50% 2% 1% 8%
IF “ONLY FAIR” OR “POOR,” ASK: (N=9)
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19. Is there a particular city service which needs to
improve?
POLICE, 11%; NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING SERVICES, 11%;
COMMUNITY EVENTS, 11%; SOCIAL SERVICES, 22%; JOB
PLACEMENT, 22%; AFFORDABLE HOUSING, 22%.
20. Do you think the City is doing STRONGLY YES...........20%
enough to create a diverse, in- YES....................66%
clusive and fair community? (WAIT NO......................6%
FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel STRONGLY NO.............0%
strongly that way? DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......8%
21. Should this be high priority, HIGH PRIORITY..........42%
moderate priority, low priority, MODERATE PRIORITY......43%
or not a priority at all for the LOW PRIORITY...........10%
City of New Hope NOT A PRIORITY AT ALL...4%
DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......2%
Moving on....
I would like to read you a list of a few city services. For each
one, please tell me whether you would rate the quality of the
service as excellent, good, only fair, or poor?
EXC GOO FAI POO DKR
22. Police protection? 50% 42% 9% 0% 0%
23. Fire protection? 44% 44% 2% 0% 10%
24. Building inspection? 12% 57% 11% 1% 19%
25. Sanitary sewer service? 19% 62% 13% 1% 6%
26. Accommodation and control of
storm water run-off? 21% 44% 20% 3% 13%
27. Animal control? 24% 49% 19% 1% 8%
28. Park maintenance? 32% 60% 6% 0% 2%
29. Condition of trails? 37% 45% 13% 0% 6%
30. Recreational programs? 28% 47% 10% 1% 15%
31. Street lighting? 28% 57% 15% 1% 0%
32. Recycling service? 39% 54% 6% 0% 0%
33. Taste and quality of drinking
water? 25% 61% 13% 1% 1%
Roadways in the City of New Hope consist of both city and county
streets and state highways. The county maintains 42nd Avenue, Bass
Lake Road and Winnetka Avenue, while the state maintains Highway
169. Now, for the next two city services, please consider only
city-maintained streets and roads. How would you rate....
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EXC GOO FAI POO DKR
34. Pavement repair and patching
on city streets? 27% 45% 25% 3% 0%
35. Snowplowing of city streets? 42% 48% 9% 1% 0%
36. When you consider the property EXCELLENT..............11%
taxes you pay and the quality of GOOD...................67%
city services you receive, would ONLY FAIR..............16%
you rate the general value of city POOR....................0%
services as excellent, good, only DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......6%
fair, or poor?
37. Would you favor or oppose an in- FAVOR..................70%
crease in your city property OPPOSE.................19%
taxes if it were needed to main- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.....11%
tain city services at their current
level?
IF “OPPOSE,” ASK: (N=76)
38. What services would you be DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......8%
willing to see cut? NONE/CUT WASTE.........58%
ADMINISTRATION.........15%
PARKS/RECREATION.......16%
PUBLIC WORKS............1%
RECYCLING...............3%
In 2015, the City of New Hope implemented a new street improvement
plan, which focuses on less expensive “mill and overlay”
improvements, to improve driving and the appearance of streets,
rather than full reconstruction and utility replacement. This new
approach makes it possible for the City to make improvements to
ten or more miles of city streets each construction year, rather
than one or two miles if the streets were fully reconstructed and
the utilities were replaced.
39. Do you support or oppose this STRONGLY SUPPORT.......18%
plan? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do SUPPORT................55%
you feel strongly that way? OPPOSE.................19%
STRONGLY OPPOSE.........1%
DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......8%
IF “STRONGLY SUPPORT” OR “SUPPORT,” ASK: (N=293)
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40. Would you support a property YES....................54%
tax increase to increase the NO.....................41%
number of miles that can be DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......5%
completed during a construc-
tion year?
Most communities have one of two systems for garbage collection.
In an open collection system, which the City of New Hope currently
has, residents choose their hauler from several different
companies serving the community. Other cities use an organized
collection system, where the City contracts with a hauler or
haulers for collection throughout the city.
41. Would you favor or oppose the City STRONGLY FAVOR.........12%
of New Hope changing from the FAVOR..................28%
current system in which residents OPPOSE.................36%
may choose from several different STRONGLY OPPOSE.........6%
haulers to a system where the City DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.....18%
chooses a specific hauler or
haulers for the whole community?
(WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel
strongly that way?
IF A RESPONSE IS GIVEN, ASK: (N=330)
42. Could you tell me one or two DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
reasons for your decision? WANT CHOICE............27%
LIKE CURRENT HAULER....16%
CHOICE/COST LESS........9%
ORGANIZED/COST LESS....17%
ORGANIZED/LESS TRUCKS..26%
ORGANIZED/STREET REP....3%
SCATTERED...............2%
IF “OPPOSE” OR “STRONGLY OPPOSE,” ASK: (N=173)
43. Would you still oppose if YES....................50%
changing to an organized sys- NO.....................34%
tem would reduce truck traf- DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.....17%
fic in neighborhoods and save
the city money on street re-
pair and maintenance?
Moving on....
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44. Do you think you have adequate YES....................84%
opportunities to provide input and NO......................5%
feedback about issues to the City DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.....11%
of New Hope?
IF "NO," ASK: (N=19)
45. What additional opportunities would you like to see the
City of New Hope offer residents to provide input and
feedback on issues?
UNSURE, 10%; ISSUES FORUM, 43%; MAILINGS, 22%;
RESPOND TO COMPLAINTS, 16%; SURVEYS, 10%.
46. How much do you feel you know GREAT DEAL.............13%
about the work of the Mayor and FAIR AMOUNT............42%
City Council -- a great deal, a VERY LITTLE............45%
fair amount, or very little? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
47. From what you know, do you ap- STRONGLY APPROVE.......18%
prove or disapprove of the job APPROVE................67%
the Mayor and City Council are DISAPPROVE..............3%
doing? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) And do STRONGLY DISAPPROVE.....1%
you feel strongly that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.....12%
48. How much first-hand contact have QUITE A LOT.............3%
you had with New Hope City SOME...................30%
staff -- quite a lot, some, very VERY LITTLE............46%
little, or none at all? NONE AT ALL............20%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
49. From your experience, how would EXCELLENT..............21%
you rate the job performance of GOOD...................60%
New Hope City staff –- excel- ONLY FAIR...............9%
lent, good, only fair, or poor? POOR....................0%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.....10%
50. During the past year, have you IN-PERSON...............7%
visited or contacted New Hope TELEPHONE..............33%
City Hall in person, or on the NO.....................60%
telephone? DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
IF "IN-PERSON” OR “TELEPHONE," ASK: (N=160)
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51. On your last contact with the POLICE DEPARTMENT.......3%
City, which Department did FIRE DEPARTMENT.........0%
you contact -- the Police De- PUBLIC WORKS............9%
partment, Fire Department, PARK AND RECREATION....15%
Public Works, Parks and BUILDING INSPECTIONS....3%
Recreation, Building Inspec- PLANNING................4%
tions, Planning, Administra- ADMINISTRATION..........8%
tion, Finance Department, FINANCE DEPARTMENT......1%
General Information, Licenses GENERAL INFORMATION.....8%
and Permits or Utility LICENSE PERMITS........11%
billing? UTILITY BILLING........38%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
Thinking about your last contact with the City, for
each of the following characteristics, please rate the
service as excellent, good, only fair, or poor....
EXC GOO FAI POO DKR
52. Waiting time for a staff
member to assist you? 39% 55% 5% 1% 0%
53. Courtesy of the City Staff? 51% 43% 6% 1% 0%
54. Ease of obtaining the service
you needed? 47% 43% 8% 2% 0%
Thinking about your neighborhood for a moment....
55. How would you rate the overall EXCELLENT..............35%
general appearance of your nei- GOOD...................59%
ghborhood -- excellent, good, only ONLY FAIR...............7%
fair, or poor? POOR....................0%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
IF "ONLY FAIR" OR "POOR," ASK: (N=28)
56. Why do you feel that way?
UNSURE, 7%; RUNDOWN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, 21%; MESSY
YARDS, 21%; LONG GRASS/WEEDS, 4%; TRASH/LITTER, 14%;
RUNDOWN BUSINESS PROPERTIES, 4%; JUNK CARS, 21%; TOO
MANY CARS, 4%; SCATTERED, 4%.
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57. Do you feel the City is too tough, TOO TOUGH...............3%
about right, or not tough enough ABOUT RIGHT............86%
in enforcing the City Code on such NOT TOUGH ENOUGH.......11%
nuisances as animal control, gar- DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
bage disposal, junk cars, messy
yards, and noise?
IF "TOO TOUGH” OR "NOT TOUGH ENOUGH," ASK: (N=54)
58. Could you tell me one or two reasons why you feel that
way?
RUNDOWN PROPERTIES, 11%; MESSY YARDS, 19%; LONG
GRASS/WEEDS, 13%; TRASH/LITTER, 2%; LOOSE ANIMALS, 4%;
TOO RESTRICTIVE STREET PARKING, 9%; JUNK CARS, 26%;
TOO STRICT ON PROPERTY CODES, 2%; TRASH BIN STORAGE,
4%; BARKING DOGS, 2%; TOO TOUGH ON YARD MAINTENANCE,
6%; SCATTERED, 2%.
I would like to read you a list of characteristics of a community.
For each one, please tell me if you think New Hope currently
has too many or too much, too few or too little, or about the
right amount. (ROTATE LIST)
MANY FEW/ ABOUT D.K./
MUCH LITT RIGHT REF.
59. Apartments? 40% 12% 47% 2%
60. Starter homes? 9% 30% 58% 4%
61. “Move-up” housing? 13% 21% 61% 6%
62. Condominiums and townhouses? 30% 23% 45% 2%
63. Affordable housing, defined by
the Metropolitan Council as a
single family home costing less
than $316,000? 8% 32% 54% 7%
64. Assisted living for seniors? 7% 22% 58% 13%
65. Nursing homes? 7% 15% 65% 13%
66. One-level housing for seniors
maintained by an association? 5% 29% 49% 17%
67. Parks and open spaces? 13% 11% 74% 2%
68. Trails and bikeways? 12% 25% 60% 4%
69. Service and retail establishments? 11% 36% 53% 1%
70. Entertainment opportunities? 6% 37% 54% 3%
71. Fine dining restaurants? 6% 32% 61% 2%
72. Family sit-down restaurants? 9% 27% 65% 0%
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73. Are there any types of development you would like to see in
the city? (IF "YES," ASK:) What are they? (PROBE)
UNSURE, 2%; NO, 48%; FINE DINING, 5%; VARIETY FOR DINING,
3%; RETAIL/SERVICE, 6%; AFFORDABLE HOUSING, 2%;
TRAILS/SIDEWALKS, 3%; TOWNHOMES, 4%; PARKS, 2%; FAMILY
ENTERTAINMENT, 6%; GROCERY STORE, 3%; STARTER HOMES, 3%;
JOBS, 3%; SENIOR HOUSING, 5%; SCATTERED, 5%.
74. Are there any types of development you would strongly op-
pose? (PROBE)
UNSURE, 3%; NO, 55%; APARTMENTS, 14%; LOW-INCOME HOUSING,
3%; INDUSTRIAL, 2%; BARS, 3%; RETAIL, 2%; HIGH-END
HOUSING, 2%; TOBACCO SHOPS, 2%; ADULT ENTERTAINMENT, 2%;
LIQUOR STORES, 2%; CONVENIENCE STORES, 3%; SCATTERED, 7%.
As the City of New Hope continues development and redevelop-
ment....
75. Do you support or oppose the City STRONGLY SUPPORT........7%
providing financial incentives to SUPPORT................58%
attract specific types of develop- OPPOSE.................20%
ment? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you STRONGLY OPPOSE.........7%
feel strongly that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......9%
I would like to ask about a specific redevelopment site....
Discussions are underway about potential redevelopment of the
shopping center on the southwest corner of Winnetka and 45th
avenues, just east of the new Hy-Vee.
For each of the following types of development, please tell me if
you would strongly support it, support, oppose or strongly oppose
it. (ROTATE)
STS SUP OPP STO DKR
76. High-density residential, such as
townhouses or apartments? 14% 36% 36% 11% 4%
77. Retail stores? 29% 44% 20% 7% 1%
78. Medical office space? 31% 46% 14% 3% 7%
79. Senior housing? 26% 42% 19% 4% 10%
Continuing....
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The City of New Hope has again started to purchase deteriorating
and blighted properties, demolish them and resell the lots for new
home construction.
80. Do you favor or oppose the City STRONGLY FAVOR.........19%
purchasing deteriorating and FAVOR..................66%
blighted properties for redevelop- OPPOSE..................8%
ment? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you STRONGLY OPPOSE.........1%
feel strongly that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......6%
81. Have you done any remodeling or YES....................27%
home improvements in the past five NO.....................73%
years? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
IF "YES," ASK: (N=109)
82. What remodeling or home im- DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
provements have you under- KITCHEN................19%
taken? BATHROOM...............21%
FINISHED BASEMENT......10%
WINDOWS/DOORS..........10%
ROOF...................11%
DECK/LANDSCAPING.......21%
INSULATION..............4%
SIDING..................2%
SCATTERED...............2%
Moving on...
83. During the past two years, has INCREASED..............22%
crime increased, decreased, or DECREASED..............12%
remained about the same in your REMAINED ABOUT SAME....64%
area of the city? DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......3%
84. Do you generally feel safe YES....................84%
walking in your neighborhood alone NO.....................14%
at night? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......2%
IF "NO," ASK: (N=56)
85. In which areas do you not feel safe?
UNSURE, 4%; EVERYWHERE, 46%; PARKS, 11%; TRAILS, 4%;
APARTMENTS, 4%; LOW-INCOME AREAS, 4%; BUSY STREETS, 11%;
BUS STOPS, 4%; SCATTERED AREAS, 13%.
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86. What makes you feel unsafe?
UNSURE, 4%; CRIME, 27%; NOT ENOUGH LIGHTS, 4%; LOITERING
YOUTH, 25%; AGE/HEALTH/VULNERABLE, 30%; ISOLATED AREA,
4%; BUSY TRAFFIC, 7%.
87. During the past twelve months, YES.....................7%
were you or a member of your NO.....................93%
household the victim of a crime DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
in New Hope?
88. Are you a member of a Neighborhood YES....................32%
Watch? NO.....................67%
DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
I would like to read you a short list of public safety concerns.
89. Please tell me which one you consider to be the greatest
concern in New Hope? If you feel that none of these problems
are serious in New Hope, just say so. (ROTATE AND READ LIST)
VIOLENT CRIME...............................6%
TRAFFIC SPEEDING...........................20%
DRUGS......................................13%
YOUTH CRIMES AND VANDALISM.................14%
BUSINESS CRIMES, SUCH AS SHOPLIFTING
AND CHECK FRAUD........................6%
RESIDENTIAL CRIMES, SUCH AS BURGLARY
AND THEFT.............................13%
IDENTITY THEFT..............................5%
ALL EQUALLY.................................1%
NONE OF THE ABOVE..........................21%
DON’T KNOW/REFUSED..........................2%
90. Is speeding in your neighborhood YES....................33%
a serious traffic problem? NO.....................67%
DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
91. Are stop sign and traffic signal YES....................23%
violations a serious problem in NO.....................76%
your neighborhood? DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......2%
Continuing....
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92. Do you leave the City of New Hope YES....................55%
on a regular or daily basis to go NO.....................30%
to work? NOT EMPLOYED/RETIRED...15%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
IF "YES," ASK: (N=220)
93. In what city is your job DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
located? MINNEAPOLIS............42%
SAINT PAUL..............5%
PLYMOUTH...............16%
MAPLE GROVE.............9%
BLOOMINGTON............13%
CRYSTAL.................5%
GOLDEN VALLEY...........5%
SCATTERED...............5%
94. How many minutes does it take FIVE MINUTES OR LESS....3%
you to get to work? SIX TO TEN MINUTES.....13%
11 TO 15 MINUTES.......21%
16 TO 20 MINUTES.......26%
21 TO 25 MINUTES.......19%
26 TO 30 MINUTES.......12%
OVER 30 MINUTES.........6%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
95. How would you rate the ease EXCELLENT..............17%
of getting to and from work GOOD...................60%
-- excellent, good, only ONLY FAIR..............23%
fair, or poor? POOR....................0%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
96. Do you or anyone in your YES....................33%
household ride public transit NO.....................67%
on a regular basis? DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
IF “NO,” ASK: (N=147)
97. Why don’t you use public DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
transit? NEED CAR...............16%
PREFER TO DRIVE........58%
UNSAFE..................7%
INCONVENIENT...........12%
DOESN’T GO WHERE NEED...6%
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98. How would you rate the ease of EXCELLENT..............19%
getting from place to place within GOOD...................69%
the City of New Hope –- excellent, ONLY FAIR..............12%
good, only fair, or poor? POOR....................0%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
Turning to parks and recreation....
99. How would you rate park and rec- EXCELLENT..............23%
reation facilities in New Hope GOOD...................65%
–- excellent, good, only fair, or ONLY FAIR..............11%
or poor? POOR....................0%
DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......2%
The New Hope Park and Recreation system is composed of larger
community parks and smaller neighborhood parks, community
ballfields, the Ice Arena, New Hope Community Gyms, the Golf
Course and trails. For each of the following facilities, first,
tell me if you or members of your household have used it during
the past year. Then, for those you have used, please rate them as
excellent, good, only fair, or poor. If you have no opinion, just
say so....
NOT EXC GOO FAI POO DKR
100. City parks? 7% 38% 50% 5% 0% 0%
101. Community ballfields? 31% 20% 33% 5% 0% 12%
102. New Hope Ice Arena? 42% 10% 24% 4% 0% 20%
103. New Hope Community Gyms? 47% 13% 19% 3% 0% 18%
104. New Hope Village Golf Course? 39% 21% 23% 2% 0% 16%
105. Trails? 16% 36% 31% 13% 0% 4%
106. New Hope Performance Center? 38% 14% 27% 3% 0% 19%
107. The New Hope Aquatic Park? 40% 20% 17% 3% 0% 20%
108. Have you or members of your house- YES....................22%
hold participated in any city NO.....................78%
sponsored recreational programs DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
during the past year?
IF "YES," ASK: (N=87)
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109. Which ones? DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL......15%
ADULT SPORTS...........12%
YOUTH SPORTS...........29%
YOUTH PROGRAMS..........2%
ADULT PROGRAMS..........5%
ADULT FITNESS...........4%
YOUTH BASKETBALL........8%
YOUTH SOCCER............5%
GOLF....................5%
YOUTH HOCKEY............5%
SCATTERED..............10%
110. Were you satisfied or dis- SATISFIED..............86%
satisfied with your exper- DISSATISFIED...........14%
ience? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
111. Does the current mix of recrea- YES....................85%
tional programming in the city NO......................1%
adequately meet the needs of your DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.....15%
household?
IF “NO,” ASK: (N=3)
112. What additional recreational programs would you like
to see offered?
ADULT FITNESS, 33%; CITY EVENTS, 33%; SENIOR PROGRAMS,
33%.
Moving on....
113. What is your primary source of in- DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
formation about city government NOTHING.................2%
and its activities? CITY NEWSLETTER........51%
LOCAL NEWSPAPER........16%
CITY WEBSITE...........12%
WORD OF MOUTH..........12%
STAR TRIBUNE............2%
SOCIAL MEDIA............4%
SCATTERED...............2%
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114. How would you prefer to receive DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
information from the city? NOTHING.................1%
CITY NEWSLETTER........54%
LOCAL NEWSPAPER........16%
CITY WEBSITE...........13%
WORD OF MOUTH...........4%
STAR TRIBUNE............2%
E-MAIL..................5%
SOCIAL MEDIA............3%
SCATTERED...............2%
The City publishes a bi-monthly newsletter, “In Touch,” which is
mailed to all residents.
115. Do you receive and regularly read NO.....................15%
the City newsletter? (IF “YES,” YES/EXCELLENT..........36%
ASK:) How would you evaluate the YES/GOOD...............42%
newsletter overall –- excellent, YES/ONLY FAIR...........7%
good, only fair, or poor? YES/POOR................0%
DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
116. How would you prefer to receive ELECTRONICALLY.........24%
the city’s newsletter –- only PRINT..................61%
electronically, only in print or BOTH...................12%
both? DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......4%
117. Does your household currently sub- CABLE..................41%
scribe to cable television, satel- SATELLITE..............12%
lite television, or neither? NEITHER................47%
DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
IF "CABLE," ASK: (N=163)
As you may know, the City currently cablecasts City Council
and Planning Commission meetings.
118. How often do you watch City FREQUENTLY..............1%
Council or Planning Commis- OCCASIONALLY...........11%
sion meetings -- frequently, RARELY.................29%
occasionally, rarely, or NEVER..................59%
never? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
119. Have you accessed the City's web- YES....................50%
site? NO.....................49%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......2%
IF "YES," ASK: (N=198)
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120. Were you able to find what YES....................96%
you were looking for? NO......................4%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
121. What information were you looking for?
UNSURE, 3%; GENERAL INFORMATION, 10%; PARKS AND
RECREATION, 27%; UTILITY DEPARTMENT, 19%; CITY NEWS,
5%; ELECTIONS, 2%; CODES AND ORDINANCES, 12%; CITY
EVENTS, 3%; CRIME REPORTS, 3%; SCHOOLS, 2%;
SCATTERED, 14%.
The City webstreams its City Council and other public
meetings on its website. Meetings are archived and can
also be viewed anytime after their original airing.
122. Have you ever viewed meetings YES....................22%
from the City's website? NO.....................76%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......2%
123. How interested would you be VERY INTERESTED........12%
in subscribing to receive SOMEWHAT INTERESTED....26%
e-mails containing city in- NOT TOO INTERESTED.....26%
formation and news –- very NOT AT ALL INTERESTED..33%
interested, somewhat inte- DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......3%
rested, not too interested or
not at all interested?
I would like to ask you about social media sources. For each
one, tell me if you currently use that source of information;
then, for each you currently use, tell me if you would be
likely or not likely to use it to obtain information about
the City of New Hope.
NOT USE USE DK/
USE LIK NLK REF
124. Facebook? 35% 51% 14% 0%
125. Twitter? 67% 22% 10% 1%
126. Next Door? 61% 30% 9% 1%
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127. How would you rate the City's EXCELLENT..............15%
overall performance in communicat- GOOD...................65%
ing key local issues to residents ONLY FAIR..............12%
in its publications, website, POOR....................1%
mailings, and on cable television DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......8%
-- excellent, good, only fair, or
poor?
Now, just a few more questions for demographic purposes....
Could you please tell me how many people in each of the following
age groups live in your household. Let's start oldest to young-
est....
128. First, persons 65 or over? 0......................74%
1.......................7%
2 OR MORE..............19%
129. Adults under 65? 0......................21%
1......................15%
2......................58%
3 OR MORE...............6%
130. School-aged children or pre- 0......................71%
schoolers? 1.......................7%
2......................18%
3 OR MORE...............5%
131. Do you own or rent your present OWN....................56%
residence? RENT...................44%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
132. What is your age, please? 18-24...................9%
25-34..................17%
35-44..................19%
45-54..................17%
55-64..................16%
65 AND OVER............23%
REFUSED.................0%
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133. Which of the following categories WHITE..................62%
represents your ethnicity -- AFRICAN-AMERICAN.......22%
White, African-American, Hispanic- HISPANIC-LATINO.........8%
Latino, Asian-Pacific Islander, ASIAN-PACIFIC ISLANDE...5%
Native American, or something NATIVE AMERICAN.........1%
else? (IF "SOMETHING ELSE," ASK:) SOMETHING ELSE..........0%
What would that be? MIXED/BI-RACIAL.........3%
DON'T KNOW..............0%
REFUSED.................0%
134. What is the primary language REFUSED.................0%
spoken in your home? ENGLISH................90%
SPANISH.................5%
SOMALI..................2%
SCATTERED...............3%
135. Does anyone in this household have YES....................12%
a physical limitation that makes NO.....................88%
it difficult to access City ser- DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
vices?
136. Finally, thinking about your STATEMENT A.............7%
household finances, how would you STATEMENT B............33%
describe your financial situation, STATEMENT C............43%
would you say that -- STATEMENT D............18%
A) Your monthly expenses are ex- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
ceeding your income;
B) You are meeting your monthly
expenses but are putting aside
little or no savings;
C) You are managing comfortably
while putting some money aside;
D) Managing very well?
137. Gender MALE...................49%
FEMALE.................51%
138. ZONE PRECINCT 1..............9%
PRECINCT 2.............14%
PRECINCT 3.............14%
PRECINCT 4.............14%
PRECINCT 5.............10%
PRECINCT 6..............5%
PRECINCT 7.............20%
PRECINCT 8.............15%
City of New Hope2022 Residential SurveyThe Morris Leatherman Company
Survey Methodology2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company400 random household sample of New Hope residentsTelephone interviews conducted between April 26th and May 16th, 2022Average interview time of 20 minutesNon-response level of 4.5%Projectable within +/- 5.0% in 95 out of 100 casesCellphone Only Households: 51%Landline Only Households: 12%Both Landline and Cellphone Households: 37%
Demographics I2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company23282426263026191739Five years or lessSix to ten years11 to 20 yearsOver 20 yearsHouseholds w/SeniorsHouseholds w/Children18-34 Year Olds35-44 Year Olds45-54 Year OldsOver 55 Year Olds0 1020304050Percentage
Demographics II2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company622285390524061WhiteAfrican-AmericanHispanic-LatinoAsian-Pacific IslanderMulti/Bi-RacialEnglishSpanishSomaliFinancially StressedFinancially Comfortable0 20 40 60 80 100 120Percentage
Demographics III2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company495191414141052015MenWomenPrecinct 1Precinct 2Precinct 3Precinct 4Precinct 5Precinct 6Precinct 7Precinct 80 102030405060Percentage
Like Most about City2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company1713121299984422Quiet and PeacefulHousing/NeighborhoodSmall Town FeelFriendly PeopleClose to JobSchoolsConvenient LocationParks and TrailsSafeClose to FamilyShopping and ServicesScattered0 5 10 15 20Percentage
City’s Job Handling COVID-19 Pandemic2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman CompanyExcellent 27%Good 57%Only Fair 13%Poor 2%Unsure 1%
City’s Communication about COVID-19 Pandemic2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman CompanyExcellent 35%Good 48%Only Fair 13%Poor 3%Unsure 1%
Doing Financially, Mentally and Physically2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman CompanyExcellent 14%Good 61%Only Fair 23%Poor 2%
Most Serious Issue2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company16161413843221913GrowthHigh TaxesRising CrimeRedevelopmentStreet MaintenanceDiversityEconomyPoor SpendingRun-down PropertiesScatteredUnsureNothing0 5 10 15 20Percentage
Quality of Life Rating2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company236792306820266860Excellent Good Only Fair Poor010203040506070802005 2015 2022
City As Place to Raise Children2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company32607113862803Excellent Good Only Fair Poor Unsure0102030405060702015 2022
City As Place to Retire2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company236091736491015Excellent Good Only Fair Poor Unsure0102030405060702015 2022
Sense of Community2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company2764812956151ExcellentGoodOnly FairPoor0 102030405060708020152022
Headed in Right Direction2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman CompanyRight Direction90%Wrong Track3%Unsure7%
How Welcoming2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman CompanyVery 57%Somewhat 41%Not Too/Not At All 2%
Rate the City of New Hope....2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company413943404651475011973Creating a Welcoming CommunityTreating All Residents with RespectTreating All Residents FairlyProviding Services to Residents of All Backgrounds0 20 40 60 80 100 120Excellent Good Only Fair/Poor
City Doing Enough to Create a Diverse, Inclusive and Fair Community2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman CompanyStrongly Yes 20%Yes 66%No 6%Unsure 8%
Priority to Create a Diverse, Inclusive and Fair Community2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman CompanyHigh 42%Moderate 43%Low 10%Not at All 4%Unsure 2%
City Service Ratings2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company9288698165739282758593867290921214232061311156142810PoliceFireBuilding InspectionSanitary SewersStorm Water Run-OffAnimal ControlPark MaintenanceCondition of TrailsRecreational ProgramsStreet LightingRecycling ServiceTaste/Quality of Drinking WaterPavement on City StreetsSnowplowing of City Streets0 20 40 60 80 100 120Positive Negative
Value of City Services2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company75026212177091211671606Excellent Good Only Fair Poor Unsure010203040506070802005 2015 2022
Tax Increase to Maintain2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company31531665296701911Favor Oppose Unsure010203040506070802005 2015 2022
Street Improvement Plan2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman CompanyStrongly Support 18%Support 54%Oppose 19%Strongly Oppose 1%Unsure 8%
Organized Garbage Collection2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman CompanyStrongly Favor12%Favor28%Oppose36%Strongly Oppose6%Unsure18%
Opportunities to Provide Input and Feedback2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman CompanyYes84%No5%Unsure11%
Mayor and City Council2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company134245118673112Great DealFair AmountVery LittleUnsureStrongly ApproveApproveDisapproveStrongly DisapproveUnsure0 10203040506070Percentage
City Staff2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company330462021609010Quite A LotSomeVery LittleNone At AllExcellentGoodOnly FairPoorUnsure0 10203040506070
In-Person7%Telephone33%No60%9494906710Wait for ReceptionistStaff CourtesyEase of Obtaining0 20406080100Positive NegativeNew Hope City Hall Contact2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman CompanyContacted City Hall during Past YearQuality Service Dimensions
Appearance of Neighborhood2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company286651355970ExcellentGoodOnly FairPoor0 102030405060708020152022
Enforcing City Codes2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman CompanyToo Tough 3%About Right 85%Not Tough Enough 11%Unsure 1%
Community Characteristics2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company4091330877513121166947586145545865497460535461651230212332221529112536373227ApartmentsStarter HomesMove-Up HousingCondos/TownhousesAffordable HousingAssisted LivingNursing HomesOne-Level/AssociationParks & Open SpacesTrails & BikewaysService & RetailEntertainmentFine DiningFamily Sit-down Restaurants0 20 40 60 80 100 120Too Many About Right Too Few
Development Would Like To See2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company6655433333225248Retail/ServiceFamily EntertainmentFine DiningSenior HousingTownhomesTrails/SidewalksStarter HomesGrocery StoreJobsVariety in DiningAffordable HousingParksScatteredUnsureNone0 102030405060Percentage
Development Strongly Oppose2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company143332222227355ApartmentsBarsLow Income HousingConvenience StoresRetailIndustrialHigh-End HousingTobacco ShopsAdult EntertainmentLiquor StoresScatteredUnsureNo0 10203040506070Percentage
Financial Incentives to Attract Development2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman CompanyStrong Support7%Support57%Oppose20%Strong Oppose7%Unsure9%
Redevelopment SW Corner of Winnetka and 45th Avenues2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company776873501723274771014Medical Office SpaceSenior HousingRetail StoresHigh Density Residential0 20406080Support Oppose Unsure
Purchasing Properties for Redevelopment2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman CompanyStrongly Favor19%Favor66%Oppose8%Strongly Oppose1%Unsure6%
Area Crime Last Two Years2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman CompanyIncreased22%Decreased12%About the Same63%Unsure3%
Safe Walking in Neighborhood at Night 2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company945184142YesNoUnsure0 20 40 60 80 100 12020152022
Greatest Public Safety Concern2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company620131461351212Violent CrimeTraffic SpeedingDrugsYouth Crimes/VandalismBusiness CrimesResidential CrimesIdentity TheftAll EquallyNoneUnsure0 5 10 15 20 25
Neighborhood Traffic Problems2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company33236776Speeding Stop Sign/Signal Violation020406080100Yes No
Commuters I2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman CompanyYes55%No30%Not Employed/Retired15%Excellent17%Good60%Only Fair23%Leave the City to Go to WorkEase of Getting To and From Work
Commuters II2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman CompanyYes55%No30%Not Employed/Retired15%Yes33%No67%Leave the City to Go to WorkRide Public Transit on a Regular Basis
Ease of Traveling within City2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company157591019691200ExcellentGoodOnly FairPoorUnsure0 2040608010020152022
Park and Recreation Facilities2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company216991123651102ExcellentGoodOnly FairPoorUnsure0 102030405060708020152022
Rating of Park System Components2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company8853343244674137554321333City ParksCommunity BallfieldsIce ArenaCommunity GymsVillage Golf CourseTrailsPerformance CenterAquatic Park0 20406080100Positive Negative
City-Sponsored Recreational Programs2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman CompanyYes22%No78%Satisfied86%Not Satisfied14%Household ParticipationRating of Programs
Current Recreation Mix Adequate2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman CompanyYes84%No1%Unsure15%
Source of Information2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company5116121242022541613432522City NewsletterLocal NewspaperCity WebsiteWord of MouthSocial MediaStar TribuneE-mailScatteredNothing0 10203040506070PrimaryPreferred
"In Touch"2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman CompanyNot Received 15%Excellent 36%Good 42%Only Fair 7%Unsure 1%
Prefer to Receive City’s Newsletter2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman CompanyElectronically 24%Print 60%Both 12%Unsure 4%
Cable Television2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman CompanyCable 41%Satellite 12%Neither 47%Not At All 59%Rarely 29%Occasionally 11%Frequently 1%Current SubscriberWatch City Council Meetings
City Website I2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman CompanyYes50%No50%Yes96%No4%Accessed City’s WebsiteAble to Find What Looking For
City Website II2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman CompanyYes50%No50%Very12%Somewhat 26%Not Too26%Not At All33%Unsure3%Accessed City’s WebsiteInterest in E-mail Subscription
Social Media2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company35676151223014109Facebook Twitter Next Door020406080100120Not UsedUsed/LikelyUsed/Not Likely
Overall Communications Performance2022 City of New HopeThe Morris Leatherman Company1150153211571131115651218Excellent Good Only Fair Poor Unsure020406080200520152022
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Request for Action
September 19, 2022
Approved by: Tim Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Originating Department: Parks & Recreation
By: Susan Rader, Director
Agenda Title
Dialogue between City Council and Citizen Advisory Commission
Requested Action
The Citizen Advisory Commission (CAC) has been invited to attend the September 19, 2022 work session to
discuss the commission’s activities and to hold a dialogue between the Council and commissioners. The CAC
last met with the City Council on September 20, 2021.
Policy/Past Practice
The Council meets with each Commission on a yearly basis.
Background
The City Council has requested that various city commissions attend Council work sessions to have a
dialogue. The CAC, per city code, shall advise the City Council as to its opinions and recommendations on
such subjects and matters which the city council shall assign to it on a continuing, temporary or interim basis,
and shall serve as a resource group to the community, and as an informative and educational coordinator to
the city, through the city council. The commission may also initiate projects on its own motion.
Continuing with the direction from the city council to increase commission involvement and knowledge
about city projects and programs, the attached 2022 CAC agenda list includes updates from a number of
departments, including review of the 2023 budget scheduled for October.
The commission currently has seven members including chair, Scott Kulzer, and commissioners, Jeffrey
Harper, Randy Herman, Jill Kaufman, Carrie Neuburger, Rick Riley, and Bill Wills. Meetings are held on the
second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the council chambers.
Attachments
2021 CAC Annual Report
2022 CAC Agenda listing
Agenda Section
Work Session
Item Number
11.2
NEW HOPE CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMISSION
2021 ANNUAL REPORT
The following is a listing of items discussed during 2021 by the New Hope Citizen
Advisory Commission. The Commission met nine times in 2021.
• Accepted the 2020 Citizen Advisory Commission Annual Report.
• Elected Randy Herman to serve as Chair in 2021.
• Elected Scott Kulzer to serve as Vice Chair in 2021.
• Elected Mike Terres to serve as Secretary in 2021.
• Participated in a joint discussion with members of the Human Rights
Commission.
• Received an update on the French Regional Park Master Plan.
• Welcomed new commissioners Jill Kaufman and Carrie Neuburger.
• Received an update on Public Works projects.
• Reassigned parks for 2021.
• Adopted Liberty Park through the city’s Adopt-a-Park Program. Participated in
two clean-up events.
• Received an update on the New Hope Farmer’s Market.
• Conducted the 2020-21 Snowman/Snow Sculpture Contest and discussed plans
for the 2021-22 contest.
• Received an update on the New Hope Aquatic Park and attended the ribbon
cutting ceremony.
• Discussed plans for the 2021 City-Wide Garage Sale.
• Received an update on Police Department body worn cameras and community
engagement.
• Received an update on Community Development projects.
Citizen Advisory Commission 2
2021 Annual Report
• Attended Commissioner Bus Tour of New Hope.
• Participated in an annual dialog with the City Council.
• Received an update on the 2022 budget process.
• Senator Ann Rest gave a presentation on legislative current events.
• Discussed brainstorming ideas to bring attention to New Hope.
• Received updates on the Corner Park playground improvement project.
• Volunteered for several Parks and Recreation events.
• Commissioners Kulzer, Riley and Terres were reappointed for additional 2-year
terms.
CAC AGENDA ITEMS FOR 2022
January 11 ‐ Discussion with Emily Wallace‐Jackson, Seven Dreams Foundation
February 8 ‐ CP Rail Regional Trail introduction with Danny McCullough, Three Rivers Park District
March 8 ‐ Discussion with Brad Kallio, Community Relations and Crime Prevention Officer
April 12 ‐ Emerald Ash Borer update with Shawn Markham, Contract Manager/Forester
May 17 ‐ No regular meeting; Liberty Park clean‐up
June 14 ‐ Update from Three Rivers Park District regarding the CP Rail Regional Trail plan
July 12 ‐ Public Works Update w/Bernie Weber, PW Director and Nick Macklem, Stormwater
Specialist/Project Coordinator
August 9 ‐ No meeting due to Primary Election
September 13 ‐ No regular meeting; Commissioner Bus Tour
September 19 ‐ Annual Dialogue with Council
September 20 ‐ Liberty Park clean‐up
October 11 ‐ Budget update with Tim Hoyt and Vicki Holthaus
November 8 ‐ No meeting due to General Election
December 13 ‐
On‐going
Continue to sponsor Snowman Contest, City‐wide Garage Sale
Discuss ideas to bring attention to New Hope
Promotion of existing City programs: In Focus, RAVE, Outstanding Business
Volunteering at P&R/City events
Adoption of Liberty Park
Updates
Park/Facility Projects
Possible Future Topics
Ice Arena Operations Discussion w/ Mark Severson, Recreation Facilities Manager & Tour
CD Projects including St. Therese Renovation, curbside appeal program
Organics and HRG Reimbursements, Curbside Cleanup and Load Limits
Police Department – Joint Community Police Partnership
P&R Update
Discussion with Cooper High School students
Follow‐up discussion with Three Rivers Park District re: CP Rail Regional Trail (later in 2022 or
early 2023)
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Request for Action
September 19, 2022
Approved by: Tim Hoyt, Acting, City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Tim Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Agenda Title
Discussion of 2023 general fund budgets with city manager, Abdo and department heads
Requested Action
Staff requests that the City Council conduct a discussion with the department heads, Adbo and the city
manager regarding 2023 general fund budget requests. Please bring your budget workbooks to the meeting
for reference.
Policy/Past Practice
It has been the general policy/past practice of the Council to continue review of the general fund budget after
adoption of the preliminary maximum levy to determine whether further adjustments are needed prior to the
budget public hearing in December.
Background
The City Council adopted resolutions at the September 12 council meeting establishing a maximum 2023
property tax levy and adopting a proposed 2023 tax‐supported budget.
The purpose of this work session discussion is for the City Council and city manager/department heads to
have a dialogue about the 2023 general fund departmental budgets, to highlight major projects or changes
planned for 2023 and to respond to any questions from Council. Enterprise and utility fund budgets
(sewer/water/storm water/street lights/recycling/golf course/ice arena) will be reviewed and discussed at the
October 17 work session. The past several years’ discussions among the City Council and staff have been very
productive. Specific budgets to be discussed at this work session include:
City Manager/City Clerk
Mayor and Council
City Manager
Assessing
City Hall
Elections
Fire Services
Police Department
Police
Police Reserves
Animal Control
Agenda Section
Work Session
Item Number
11.3
Request for Action, Page 2
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Community Development
Planning
Inspections
Legal Services
Economic Development Authority
Human Resources/Administrative Services
Human Resources
Finance
Communications
IT
Parks & Recreation
Recreation
Parks
Swimming Pool
Park Infrastructure Fund
Public Works
Streets
Engineering
Street Infrastructure Fund
Central Garage
2023 Budget
The 2023 preliminary general fund budget is $17,235,207, which is an increase of $1,056,014 (6.5%) over the
2022 budget of 16,179,193. The major changes in the budget include:
An increase of $643,628 for wage and benefit increases (see personnel budget memo for additional
information). A 3% cost of living adjustment is budgeted for employees along with an increase in the
city’s share of health insurance coverage and a comparable cities adjustment. Council salary increases
have also been budgeted for 2023.
IT charges to the general fund increased $62,158. Similar to 2022, the charges are based on the new
allocation method for indirect charges (number of phones, computers and employees per department),
with direct departmental LOGIS IT costs being allocated to the benefitting department. Significant direct
allocations to the general fund include the software for body worn cameras (WatchGuard, $30,000), the
records management for Police through Law Enforcement Technology Group (LETG, $32,448) and the
recreation software ($36,620).
An increase of $145,000 for portable radios for the police department, due to the phase out of their current
equipment. It is recommended that a one‐time transfer from the temporary financing fund be utilized for
this capital expense.
A compensation study is anticipated for 2023. Funding for the consulting fees is included in the HR
budget.
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There is an increase of $133,595 in the budget for West Metro Fire‐Rescue District. This increase is to
provide funding for the payment on two new fire truck leases. Similar to 2019, it is recommended that the
increase in the joint powers agreement be funded with a transfer from the Fire Capital Fund.
There is a $62,661 decrease in central garage charges. Similar to 2022, operations and capital will be
funded at 100%.
The city is scheduled to receive $847,830 in LGA (local government aid) in 2023, which is an $18,812
decrease from 2022. The revenue will be utilized in the general fund to offset central garage equipment
and building replacement charges; it is not used for general operations.
2023 Tax Levy
The tax levy for the general fund is $12,076,955, which is $683,601 or a 6% increase over the 2022 general
fund levy of $11,393,354. The total tax levy for 2023, including the general fund, street and park infrastructure
funds, economic development and housing and redevelopment authorities, and prior debt levies for City
Center, Northwood South and Northwood North infrastructure bonds, the 2017 Police Station/City Hall
facility bonds, and the 2018/2019 Pool and Park improvement bonds is $19,053,316. This represents a 4.51%
or $822,305 increase over the 2022 levy of $18,231,011. The total tax levy includes a 5% increase in the street
and park infrastructure levies to support the long‐term funding plans for street and park improvements. An
HRA levy of $437,850 is recommended for 2023, which is established as a special taxing district. The EDA
levy of $160,650 will be included in the city’s tax rate. Both levies are needed to support the scattered site
housing program and other redevelopment due to funding changes in the CDBG program. Overall, the
combined debt levies are increasing by $9,070.
The median home value for taxes payable in 2023 is $325,000, which is an 18% increase from the median
value home in 2022. At this time the estimated impact on residential homes based on the proposed 4.51%
increase in the city tax levy is 8%. This is primarily attributed to an estimated 18% increase in the market
value of residential homes. For homes valued between $150,000 and $400,000 the tax increase estimate is $61
to $192. The city tax rate decreased from 62.82% in 2022 to 57.23% in 2023.
The 2023 budget goals are listed in the preliminary budget binder and are the same goals discussed at the
June work session
Budget discussions will continue in October and November, including discussion regarding cost of living
wage adjustments and insurance contributions. A special public hearing meeting for public input will be held
on December 5, and a final budget will be presented to the Council for adoption at the December 12 council
meeting.
Attachment
2023 Preliminary Budget
I:\RFA\HR & Admin Svcs\Human Resources\2022\2022 Worksessions\09192022 Worksession\Materials that make up packet\Q Wages & City Contribution 2023.docx
Request for Action
September 19, 2022
Approved by: Tim Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Originating Department: HR & Admin Services
By: Rich Johnson, Director
Agenda Title
Discussion regarding the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for non-represented employees in 2023 and the
city’s monthly contribution towards insurance coverage for 2023.
Requested Action
Wages: Staff is proposing Council approve a 3.0% COLA for non-represented employees in 2023. This across-
the-board increase would apply to all non-union employees, including the city manager, mayor, and council
members. If the City Council is supportive, this item will be placed on the December 12 council agenda to be
approved at the same time as when the 2023 budget is acted upon.
City Contribution Towards Insurance: Staff is requesting that Council increase the city’s monthly insurance
contribution for 2023 by the following:
Monthly Increase: Monthly Contribution Total
Single $45.00/month $1,061.00
Employee + 1 $76.00/month $1,457.00
Family $86.00/month $1,628.00
The city’s open enrollment period for 2023 is scheduled to take place October 28 – November 15, 2022, therefore
staff is seeking direction from the City Council at this time regarding setting the city contribution for 2023. If
the City Council is receptive to staff’s recommendation, this item will be brought forward to the October 24
council meeting for formal approval.
Policy/Past Practice
Wages: It has been the past practice of the city to provide all employees (both represented and non-
represented) with similar wage increases. The city’s collective bargaining agreements with LELS #77, LELS
#273, and Local 49 each include a 3% COLA adjustment for 2023. It is worth noting that each of these three
labor agreements also include a market increase for 2023. Staff is recommending a compensation study be
undertaken in 2023 to determine whether market increases should be considered for non-represented
positions as well. There is $30,000 included in the HR budget for consultant fees to perform this study.
City Contribution Towards Insurance: It has been the city’s practice to split the premium increase 50/50
between the city and employee. Monthly increases have ranged from $0 (2005, 2012, and 2013) to $175 (2010)
per month.
Agenda Section Work Session
Item Number
11.4
Request for Action, Page 2
Background
Wages: During labor negotiations earlier this year, staff shared with Council how the Consumer Price Index
(CPI) has risen significantly over the past year. On September 13, 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
released the year-over-year comparison indicating the CPI had increased 8.3% from August 2021 to August
2022 (8.1% in the midwest region). Staff has not yet gathered the COLAs included in the preliminary 2023
budgets for New Hope’s twelve comparable cities but will compile that information in the next few weeks
and share it with the City Council. Although not used as part of New Hope’s comparable group, WMFRD
and CCX Media have each included a 3.0% COLA in their 2023 budgets.
City Contribution Towards Insurance: In July 2019, the city went out for bid on its health, dental, life, short-
term disability, long-term disability, and voluntary life insurance coverages. At that time, the city’s health
insurance usage was running significantly below projections and due to a very competitive marketplace the
city received a very attractive offer from HealthPartners which resulted in a reduction of overall health
premiums by 12.7%. Additionally, as HealthPartners was expanding their book of business in providing
dental insurance, they offered the city an additional 2% reduction in health insurance premiums if the city
agreed to move its dental coverage from Delta Dental to HealthPartners. This proposal was reviewed and
supported by the insurance committee as well as the city manager, so the city moved to HealthPartners in
2020. As part of this agreement, the city would receive no increase in dental premiums for two years and a
9% cap in health insurance premiums for 2021. Although the city’s usage justified the maximum increase of
9% for 2021, due to discontinuation of the Affordable Health Care tax on premiums, the 9% increase was
reduced by approximately 2.6%, resulting in an overall increase of 6.4% to health insurance premiums for
2021. The city had a 9% cap in premiums for 2022 as well, and during discussions with HealthPartners, they
indicated a required increase of 1.6%. However, in negotiating with HealthPartners, they offered the city no
increase in health premiums for 2022 if the city were to commit to remain with HealthPartners in 2023 and
2024 with a 9% cap for each year. The city has a 9% cap on health insurance premiums for 2023, however due
to lower-than expected usage HealthPartners has provided a renewal of negative 1.29% for 2023.
HealthPartners has served as the city’s health insurance provider since 2009, and 19 of the past 23 years. Staff
feels this has been a positive, mutually beneficial relationship and looks forward to it continuing.
Over the past several years, the City Council has been dedicated to ensuring the wage and benefits offered by
the city are competitive, with the goal of being approximately average in comparison to our twelve
comparable cities. In preparation for 2019, staff shared with the City Council how the city’s monthly
contribution towards insurance had fallen in relation to the city’s twelve comparable cities and Council was
supportive of beginning to remedy this. Due to the cost of moving New Hope’s city contribution to that of
average all at once being cost prohibitive, the City Council agreed to increase the city contribution by the
“typical” increase (one-half of the premium increase) as well as an additional amount equal to one-half of the
amount that New Hope had fallen behind its comparable cities in both 2019 and 2020. In 2021, the city
contribution had again fallen in comparison to the average of its comparable cities’ contribution towards
insurance, however, staff did not recommend any increase in addition to the “typical” increase for 2021.
Although there was no premium increase for 2022, when staff met with the City Council last year, staff
recommended that the city increase the city contribution for 2022 by the amount included in the 2022 budget
(1/2 of the 9% cap, or 4.5%) and make up 1/2 of the amount the city was behind its comparable cities’
Request for Action, Page 3
Background (Continued):
contributions. At that time, staff also shared with Council that although significant progress would be made
by doing so, the city would still be below its comparable cities’ contributions towards health insurance and
recommended the city work towards achieving parity in 2023. The City Council was supportive at that time;
therefore, this proposal is being brought forth today. By increasing the city contribution by the 4.5%
budgeted, the city contribution will be very close to the average of New Hope’s comparable cities.
If the City Council is again supportive of staff’s recommendation, the proposed 2023 city contribution per
month would be as follows:
Employees:
who elect single coverage will receive a maximum of $1,061/month
who elect employee plus one coverage will receive $1,457/month
who elect family coverage will receive $1,628/month
who were hired prior to November 1, 2009, are on the city’s personal leave program, and waive health
coverage, could receive $801/month
Funding
The cost to implement these changes is included in the proposed 2023 budget.
Attachments
New Hope’s Wage Increase History
Comparable Cities Contribution Towards Health Insurance for 2021 and 2022
City Contribution and Insurance Plans History 2011 – 2022 and 2023 (Proposed)
City of New Hope Health Insurance Premium Rates 2022
City of New Hope Health Insurance Premium Rates 2023 (DRAFT)
G:\City Manager\Human Resources\Compensation\Wage Increase History.docx
CITY OF NEW HOPE
WAGE INCREASE HISTORY
LELS
Officers
49ers Non-Union LELS
Supervisors
AFSCME IAFF
1984 5.00% 5.00% 7.00%
1985 5.00% 5.00% 4.75%
1986 4.50% 4.00% 4.50%
1987 4.00% 3.00% 4.50%
1988 4.00% 3.50% 3.50%
1989 3.75% 3.50% 4.00%
1990 4.00% 4.00% 4.50%
1991 4.00% 6.00% 1 4.00%
1992 2.75% 2.75% 2.75%
1993 2.75% 2.75% 2.75% N/A N/A
1994 3.00% 3.00% 2.75% 3.00% 3.00%
1995 3.00% 3.00% 3.25%2 3.00%2 3.00%
1996 2.90% 2.90% 2.90% N/A N/A
1997 3.30% 2.90% 2.00%3
1998 3.00% 3.20% 2.25%4 N/A
1999 3.00% 3.00% 2.25% 3.00%5
2000 3.00% 3.00% 2.25% 3.00%6
2001 3.50% 3.00% 3.00% 3.50%7
2002 3.50% 3.00% 3.50% 3.50%
2003 3.50% 3.50% 3.50% 3.50%
20048 1.5%+1.5% 2.3% 2.3% 1.5%+1.5%
20059 3.0% 3.0% 2.0%+2.0% 3.0%
200610 2.0%+1.0% 2.0%+1.0% 2.0%+1/0% 2.0%+1.0%
2007 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0%
2008 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0%
2009 (8)1.5%+1.5% 3.0% 1.5%+1.5% 1.5%11
2010 0% 0% 0% 0%
2011 1% 1% 1% 1%
201212 1% Mkt. Adjust. Mkt. Adjust. 1%
2013 1% 0% 0% 1%
2014 2% Mkt.+ 2% 2% 2% 2%
2015 2% 2% 2% 2%
2016 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 2.5%
2017 Mkt + 2.5% COLA 2.5% 2.5% 2.5%
2018 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% + Mkt13 2.5%
201914 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0%
2020 3.0% Mkt + 3.0% COLA 3.0%
2021 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0%
2022 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0%
2023 Mkt + 3.0% COLA Mkt + 3.0% COLA Mkt + 3.0% COLA
2024 3.0% 3.0% 3.0%
2025 3.0% 3.0% 3.0%
1Out-of-class pay eliminated. Implemented single classification with step system. Movement based upon training, service, and performance.
26.25% non-union and 6.00% AFSCME for part-time employees.
3New Compensation Plan, 2% minimum, 10% maximum, opportunity for 1% lump sum performance pay.
4Continuing with 1% lump sum performance pay.
5Sergeants 3.0%; Captains new position.
6Sergeants 3.0%; Captains 4.0%.
7Sergeants 3.5%; Captains 4.6%.
81.5% January + 1.5% July.
92.0% January + 2.0% July.
102.0% January + 1.0% July.
11Sergeants and Captain received 1.5% in July, however also increased steps in the wage progression as well as added longevity pay at 8 years
(Sgt.) and 10 years (Capt.).
12Market adjustment was due to 2010 Compensation Study conducted by Springsted, implemented in 2012.
13On 5/14/18 Non-Union Non-Exempt and Non-Union Exempt employees received 1.5% and 2.5% market adjustments respectively. On
12/10/18, Non-Union Non-Exempt and Non-Union Exempt employees received an additional market rate adjustment to total 3% and 5%
respectively for the year to implement the 2017 Compensation Plan Update which was approved by the city council on April 23, 2018.
14On 1/7/2019 all regular NH employees are scheduled to receive a 3.0% COLA due to a proposed 3.0% COLA for non-union employees and
“me-too” clauses in each of the three labor agreements granting Local 49, LELS #77, and LELS #273 the same COLA as any another group.
New Hope's Comparable Cities Contribution Towards Insurance for 2021 and 2022
Single 1+1 Family Single 1+1 Family
Brooklyn Center 1,320.00$ 1,320.00$ 1,320.00$ 1,386.00$ 1,386.00$ 1,386.00$
Columbia Heights1 1,015.00$ 1,315.00$ 1,315.00$ 1,045.00$ 1,375.00$ 1,375.00$
Crystal 961.50$ 1,483.00$ 1,932.00$ 939.00$ 1,513.00$ 1,877.00$
Fridley2 833.45$ 1,335.71$ 1,877.26$ 870.50$ 1,468.78$ 2,106.59$
Golden Valley 1,568.80$ 1,568.80$ 1,568.80$ 1,511.60$ 1,511.60$ 1,511.60$
Hopkins 1,077.59$ 1,769.63$ 1,801.70$ 1,077.59$ 1,769.63$ 1,801.70$
New Brighton3 1,018.36$ 1,557.25$ 1,735.88$ 1,054.00$ 1,611.67$ 1,797.67$
Richfield4 950.00$ 1,342.00$ 1,472.00$ 1,025.75$ 1,430.25$ 1,560.25$
Robbinsdale 1,175.00$ 1,325.00$ 1,325.00$ 1,175.00$ 1,475.00$ 1,475.00$
South St. Paul5 979.30$ 1,306.00$ 1,441.00$ 1,050.00$ 1,391.00$ 1,516.00$
West St. Paul6 981.56$ 1,210.60$ 1,606.15$ 905.00$ 1,200.00$ 1,500.00$
White Bear Lake7 649.33$ 1,279.67$ 1,511.67$ 690.33$ 1,349.67$ 1,626.67$
WMFRD (not a comparable)919.61$ 1,207.48$ 1,623.01$ 974.45$ 1,264.59$ 1,709.33$
Average of Comparables 1,044.16$ 1,291.47$ 1,575.54$ 1,060.81$ 1,456.80$ 1,627.79$
(141.16)$ (104.47)$ (255.54)$ (44.81)$ (75.80)$ (85.79)$
New Hope 903.00$ 1,187.00$ 1,320.00$ 1,016.00$ 1,381.00$ 1,542.00$
1) Columbia Heights' contribution includes $60/month to Single and Family HSAs.
2) Fridley's contribution includes $50.00/month to Single, 1+1 and Family HSAs
3) New Brighton's contribution includes $125/month to Single HSAs and $191.67/month to 1+1 and Family HSAs
3) Richfield's contribution includes $60.25/month for dental and $16.67/month to Single, 1+1, and Family HSAs
4) South St. Paul's contribution includes 233.33/month to Single HSAs and $125/month to 1+1 and Family HSAs
5) West St. Paul's contribution includes $166.67/month to Single HSAs and $308.33/month to 1+1 and Family HSAs
6) White Bear Lake's contribution includes $58.33/month to Single HSAs and $116.67/month to 1+1 and Family HSAs
7) WMFRD's contribution includes $41.67/month to Single HSAs and $83.33/month to 1+1 and Family HSAs (they are a "small group" so their contribution varies)
2021 2022
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History of City Contribution and Insurance Plans 2011 - 2022 and 2023 (Proposed)
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2020 2021 2022 2023
(Proposed)
2022 to
2023
1/2 of the
Premium
Increase
Proposed
City
Contribution
Adjustment
Projected
Premium
Increase
per Month
2022 to 2023 2022 to 2023
Insurance Provider HP HP HP HP HP HP HP HP HP HP HP HP HP HP
High Family Medical 1656 1707 1598 1351 1525 1545 1583 1624 1770 1883 1597 1699 1699 1677
1+1 High Medical 1472 1378 1164 1314 1332 1365 1400 1526 1623 1377 1465 1465 1446
Single High Medical 590 654 612 518 584 592 607 622 678 722 612 651 651 643
Mid Family Medical
(HIGH DEDUCTIBLE)1285 1351 1264 1068 1181 1386 1420 1457 1574 1674 1423 1514 1514 1481 -$33 -$16 $108 $92
1+1 Mid Medical 1165 1090 922 1019 1195 1225 1256 1357 1444 1227 1305 1305 1277 -$28 -$14 $96 $82
Single Mid Medical 458 518 485 410 453 531 544 558 603 642 545 580 580 568 -$12 -$6 $69 $63
Low Family Medical 1174 1124 1052 890 1004 1209 1239 1271 1385 1474 1292 1375 1375 1357
1+1 Low Medical 969 907 767 865 1043 1068 1096 1194 1271 1114 1186 1186 1170
Single Low Medical 418 431 403 341 385 463 475 487 531 565 495 527 527 520
Family Dental*94 97 101 104 106 106 111 111 111 111 115 115 119 124
1+1 Dental*71 74 76 78 78 81 81 81 81 77 77 79 83
Single Dental*36 37 38 40 40 40 42 42 42 42 38 38 40 41
City Contribution (One
CC offered 2000 to 2009)
Family 875 900 900 900 970 1073 1090 1109 1175 1273 1320 1366 1542 1628 $1,628
1+1 825 825 825 885 973 988 1004 1061 1146 1187 1226 1381 1457 $1,457
Single 700 725 725 725 750 789 795 802 827 875 903 921 1016 1061 $1,061
Total
Proposed
City
Contribution
for 2022
G:\City Manager\Human Resources\INS\2023 Renewals\City Contribution History 2011-2022 & 2023 PROPOSED
24 pay periodsAnnualSingle CoverageEmployee + 1 CoverageFamily CoverageSingle CoverageEmployee + 1 CoverageFamily CoverageCity Contribution$1,016.00 $1,381.00 $1,542.00 $508.00 $690.50 $771.00High Deductible A (Non-embedded & Creditable) - CG 349$1,500/$3,000 $651.20 $1,465.16 $1,699.27 $325.60 $732.58 $849.64High Deductible B (Embedded & Creditable) - CG 347$2,800/$5,600 $580.02 $1,304.99 $1,513.50 $290.01 $652.50 $756.75High Deductible C (Embedded & Creditable) - CG 348$4,000/$8,000 $526.92 $1,185.53 $1,374.96 $263.46 $592.77 $687.48HealthPartners Dental InsuranceDistinctions 6$39.69 $79.37 $119.07 $19.85 $39.69 $59.54$750.00 $62.50 $31.25$1,400.00 $116.67 $58.33$2,000.00 $166.67 $83.33Single* - Total Contribution Maximum is $3,650 $2,900.00 $241.67 $120.83Family or 1+1* $7,300.00 $608.33 $608.33 $304.17 $304.17*Age 55+ add $1,000 to annual HSA maximum = $4,650 single; $8,300 1+1 or familyFlex & Deferred Comp MaximumsSame for all coverages Same for all coveragesFlex Medical $2,850.00 $237.50 $118.75Flex Limited (Dental and Vision Only) $2,850.00 $237.50 $118.75Dependent Care $5,000.00 $416.67 $208.33Deferred Comp $20,500.00 $1,708.33 $854.17Deferred Comp Age 50+ $27,000.00 $2,250.00 $1,125.00HSA Additional Contribution MaximumsHSA City Contribution with Single CoverageHSA cont. from city cont. for FTVS & FTPL11 single coverage is half of single medical deductible ($1,500=$750; $2,800=$1,400; $4,000=$2,000)City of New Hope Health Insurance Premium RatesPREMIUM per MONTH PREMIUM per PAY PERIODHealthPartners Medical Insurance (Group 10734)Waive (FT Emp on PL hired prior to 11/2009) = Month $753.00; PPP $376.50Effective January 1, 2022G:\City Manager\Human Resources\INS\2022 Renewals\Open Enrollment for 2022\2022 Insurance Rates.xlsx11/16/2021 08:43
24 pay periods
Annual
Single
Coverage
Employee + 1
Coverage
Family
Coverage
Single
Coverage
Employee + 1
Coverage
Family
Coverage
City Contribution $1,061.00 $1,457.00 $1,628.00 $530.50 $728.50 $814.00
High Deductible A (Non-embedded & Creditable) - CG 349 $1,500/$3,000 $642.83 $1,446.32 $1,677.42 $321.42 $723.16 $838.71
High Deductible B (Embedded & Creditable) - CG 347 $3,000/$6,000 $567.55 $1,276.94 $1,480.98 $283.78 $638.47 $740.49
High Deductible C (Embedded & Creditable) - CG 348 $4,000/$8,000 $520.15 $1,170.29 $1,357.28 $260.08 $585.15 $678.64
HealthPartners Dental Insurance
Distinctions 6 - deductible is based on clinic, go to healthpartners.com/dentaldistinctions $39.69 $79.37 $119.07 $19.85 $39.69 $59.54
$750.00 $62.50 $31.25
$1,500.00 $125.00 $62.50
$2,000.00 $166.67 $83.33
Single* - Total Contribution Maximum is $3,850 $3,100.00 $258.33 $129.17
Family or 1+1*$7,750.00 $645.83 $645.83 $322.92 $322.92
*Age 55+ add $1,000 to annual HSA maximum = $4,850 single; $8,750 1+1 or family
Flex & Deferred Comp Maximums Same for all coverages Same for all coverages
Flex Medical $2,850.00 $237.50 $118.75
Flex Limited (Dental and Vision Only) $2,850.00 $237.50 $118.75
Dependent Care $5,000.00 $416.67 $208.33
Deferred Comp $20,500.00 $1,708.33 $854.17
Deferred Comp Age 50+ $27,000.00 $2,250.00 $1,125.00
HSA Additional Contribution Maximums
HSA City Contribution with Single Coverage
HSA cont. from city cont. for FTVS & FTPL11 single coverage is half of
single medical deductible ($1,500=$750; $2,800=$1,400; $4,000=$2,000)
City of New Hope Health Insurance Premium Rates
PREMIUM per MONTH PREMIUM per PAY PERIOD
HealthPartners Medical Insurance (Group 10734)
Waive (FT Emp on PL hired prior to 11/2009) = Month $753.00; PPP $376.50
Effective January 1, 2023
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