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091123 City Council Meeting Packet    NEW HOPE CITY COUNCIL  MEETING AGENDA  September 11, 2023  7:00 p.m.  City Hall – Council Chambers  4401 Xylon Avenue North    Mayor Kathi Hemken  Council Member John Elder  Council Member Andy Hoffe  Council Member Michael Isenberg  Council Member Jonathan London      The City Council wants and encourages citizen participation at Council Meetings. Your input and  opinions count and are valuable. You are encouraged to bring forth your comments and issues at  the appropriate point on the agenda.     A 15‐minute maximum Open Forum is held at the beginning of each Council Meeting. At this time  any person may address the Council on any subject pertaining to City business not listed on this  agenda or scheduled as a future agenda item. The Council requests that you limit your presentation  to 3 minutes. Anyone wishing to address the City Council on a particular item should raise their  hand and be recognized by the Mayor. Approach the podium and speak into the microphone by  first stating your name and address. Also, please record your name on the roster at the table near  the door so that your name will be spelled correctly in the minutes.    Individuals should not expect the Mayor or Council to respond to their comments tonight; Council  may refer the matter to staff for handling or for consideration at a future meeting. You are welcome  to contact the city clerk at 763‐531‐5117 after the council meeting.    COUNCIL MEETING BROADCASTS AND STREAMING  Government Access channel 16 programming includes live/taped meeting replays  Live on‐line meetings and past meetings on‐demand are available through www.nwsccc.org.    www.newhopemn.gov New Hope Values and Vision City Mission Strong local government that is proactive in responding to the community needs and issues by delivering quality public service to all city residents, businesses, property owners, and organizations in a prudent and e cient manner. Values Excellence and Quality in the Delivery of Services We believe that service to the public is our reason for being and strive to deliver quality services in a highly professional and cost-e ective manner. Fiscal Responsibility We believe that fi scal responsibility and the prudent stewardship of public funds and city assets is essential if residents are to have confi dence in government. Ethics, Integrity and Professionalism We believe that ethics, integrity, and professionalism are the foundation blocks of public trust and confi dence and that all meaningful relationships are built on these values. Respect for the Individual We believe in the uniqueness of every individual, and welcome, appreciate, and respect diversity and the di ering of opinions. Open, Honest, and Respectful Communication We believe that open, honest, and respectful communication is essential for an informed and involved citizenry and to foster a positive environment for those interacting with our city. Cooperation and Teamwork We believe that the public is best served when all work cooperatively. Visionary Leadership and Planning We believe that the very essence of leadership is to be responsive to current goals and needs, and visionary in planning for the future. Vision e city is a great place to grow as a family, individual, or business. All within our city are safe and secure. Essential services will be those that promote a safe and healthy environment for all residents. Essential services and programs will be enhanced and streamlined, and will be provided in an economical manner and with measurable results. e city views residents as its greatest asset and seeks their input and participation. e city will meet the communication needs of citizens, elected o cials, and city sta . Strategic Goals e city will maintain and improve its infrastructure (water distribution, storm water, sewer, roads, parks, lighting, and city facilities). e city will use frugal spending and resourceful fi nancial management to maintain its fi scal health. e city will encourage maintenance, redevelopment, and reinvestment of existing properties to improve or enhance its tax base. e city will provide core services with a professional sta who are equipped with the necessary tools and equipment and given necessary direction. e city will facilitate and improve communications to promote e ective intergovernmental cooperation between sta , citizens, and Council. Adopted by the New Hope City Council, August 2006 Reaffirmed by the New Hope City Council, February 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Hall, 4401 Xylon Avenue North September 11, 2023 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – September 11, 2023 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: • Work Session Minutes – August 21, 2023 • Regular Meeting Minutes – August 28, 2023 4. OPEN FORUM 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.1 Motion accepting contributions for the 2023 Safety Camp 6. CONSENT BUSINESS 6.2 Approval of financial claims through September 11, 2023 6.4 Resolution providing for hearing on assessments for 2023 delinquent utility service charges, administrative citations, and alarm and mowing charges 6.5 Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding with Minneapolis Regional Chamber regarding New Hope Golf Outing 6.6 Resolution calling for a public hearing to consider ordering project for the 2024 infrastructure improvement project (Project No. 1107) 7. PUBLIC HEARING 8. DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING 9. PETITIONS AND REQUESTS 10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 10.1 Resolution authorizing the preliminary HRA levy for 2024 10.2 Resolution approving 2024 proposed budget and preliminary property tax levy, and setting public hearing date for the 2024 budget and preliminary property tax levy 11. UNFINISHED AND ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS 12. OTHER BUSINESS 12.1 Exchange of communication between members of the city council 13. ADJOURNMENT Memorandum              To:  New Hope City Council  From: Reece Bertholf, City Manager  Date: September 7, 2023  Subject: Agenda Items for Monday, September 11, 2023      Open Forum  I am not aware of anyone interested in addressing Council for the Open Forum.    Item 5.1  Staff would like Council to acknowledge and accept contributions made by various organizations for  the 2023 Safety Camp. The success of the program is largely due to generous contributions and  volunteers. Director Rader and I recommend approval.    Item 6.1  There are no new business license requests.    Item 6.2  This item involves routine financial claims.    Item 6.3  There are no new liability claims to report.    Item 6.4  This resolution establishes a public hearing on October 9 to assess unpaid bills through June 1, 2023, for city  utility charges, administrative citations, alarm, mowing and abatement charges. As of September 1, the total  amount owed is $357,394 (for utility, admin citations, alarm, mowing and abatement fees). All affected  property owners have been notified of the payment process and of the public hearing. Any unpaid bills after  November 20, 2023, will be certified to the 2024 property tax rolls. I recommend approval.    Item 6.5  This resolution approves a Memorandum of Understanding between the city and the Minneapolis Regional  Chamber for the 2023 New Hope Golf Outing. Previously, proceeds from the event were split with 50%  going to the Minneapolis Chamber and 50% going to the various non‐profits. The Minneapolis Chamber has  proposed shifting to a 60%/40% model beginning in 2023 as they are responsible for planning and executing  a majority of the event as well as all fiduciary responsibilities. The Minneapolis Chamber would receive 60%  of the proceeds from the event and the remaining 40% would be split evenly amongst local community non‐ profits in the cities of Crystal, Robbinsdale, Golden Valley, and New Hope. Director Sargent and I  recommend approval.      Item 6.6  At the council meeting of August 28, 2023, Council authorized preparation of a feasibility report for the  2024 infrastructure project. This resolution sets the public hearing for October 23 to review the  feasibility report. Notices will be mailed to the tax‐exempt properties in the project area to make them  aware of the public hearing and proposed special assessments. All other property owners in the project  area will also be notified of the October 23 meeting and encouraged to attend to learn more about the  project. Director Weber and I recommend approval.    Item 10.1  Adoption of the resolution affirms the Council’s support for the HRA levy in the amount of $459,743  (EDA Item 4). At the August work session Council was supportive of the HRA levy. Abdo and I  recommend approval.     Item 10.2  This resolution establishes the 2024 preliminary budget, adopts the maximum property tax levy, and  sets the budget public hearing for November 27 (prior to the regular council meeting). The proposed  tax levy must be certified to the county auditor no later than September 30. The proposed 2024 general  fund budget tax levy is $12,674,488 which is an increase of $597,533 or 4.95% over last year. The total  tax levy, including the HRA tax levy of $459,743 is $20,075,245 which is a 5.36% increase over last year.  The preliminary city tax rate is 57.061% meaning little to no increase for a single‐family homeowner  (for homes valued between $157,000 and $500,000 the tax increase is estimated to be $1 to $4).     Representatives from Abdo will be in attendance to present the proposed budget and tax levy. Council  and staff will continue to review the budget this fall, and the proposed tax levy can be amended for the  final adopted budget in December, but the final total cannot be any higher than the proposed levy  established at this meeting. The preliminary budget and maximum tax levy were reviewed at the  August 21 work session, and Council supported this as a starting point for budget discussions. I  recommend approval of the resolution.    Item 12.1  Mayor Hemken will review upcoming meetings and events.    EDA Item 4  The EDA is asked to approve the HRA levy of $459,743 levy for 2024 to help support redevelopment  efforts. I recommend approval.      If you have any questions regarding items in the agenda packet, please call the city clerk or me  before the meeting so that staff can research any issues and be prepared to respond at the meeting.    City Council Work Session August 21, 2023  Page 1   City of New Hope  4401 Xylon Avenue North  New Hope, Minnesota 55428    City Council Minutes  Work Session Meeting  August 21, 2023 Northwood Conference Room     CALL TO ORDER The New Hope City Council met in work session pursuant to due call and notice thereof; Mayor Hemken called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.    ROLL CALL Council present:    Kathi Hemken, Mayor  John Elder, Council Member  Andy Hoffe, Council Member  Michael Isenberg, Council Member  Jonathan London, Council Member     Staff present:    Reece Bertholf, City Manager  Erin Enstad, Abdo  Vicki Holthaus, Abdo  Tim Hoyt, Director of Police  Valerie Leone, City Clerk  Jeff Sargent, Director of Community Development  Stacy Woods, City Attorney        Also present: Sarah Larson, WMFRD Chief  2023 TIF  PROJECTIONS  Item 11.1    Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion item 11.1, Update on Tax Increment Finance  (TIF) 2023 cash flow projections.    Mr. Jeff Sargent, community development director, informed Council that Abdo has  completed the annual analysis regarding the city’s active TIF districts. He introduced  Bonnie Schwieger of Abdo to review the cash flow projection analysis report and to  respond to any questions from Council.     Ms. Schwieger stated by using tax increment as an economic development tool, total  market value within the TIF districts has increased $234,054,065. She reviewed the  active TIF districts (03‐1, 04‐1, 04‐2, 11‐1, 1615, 1616, 1617, 1618 and 1619) and market  values within each active district. She also reviewed the inactive districts (85‐1, 85‐2  and 86‐1). She called attention to the available cash, outstanding obligations and  projected cash balance at the end of each district’s life. She stated the projected total  cash balance at the end of the districts’ life is $3,078,289 for the active districts and  $3,299,566 for the inactive districts.     Ms. Schwieger stated the largest cost is scattered site housing program with annual  cost of $500,000. She stated revenues are healthy with the tax levy and projected annual  5% increase. She stated many districts have interfund loans and as the loans are repaid  the cash available for pooling will increase.     Council Member London asked how the effectiveness of the TIF districts is estimated.   City Council Work Session August 21, 2023  Page 2   Ms. Schwieger indicated the additional market value is used for measurements. She  indicated goals are not always measurable in terms of numbers but indicated she will  consider ways to include additional reporting and benchmarks.     Director Sargent commented regarding the success of the scattered site housing  program. He also noted the strong interest from residents for the new curbside appeal  program.    Council thanked Ms. Schwieger for the report.    WMFRD 2024  BUDGET  Item 11.2    Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion item 11.2, Discuss West Metro Fire‐Rescue  District 2024 Budget.    Ms. Sarah Larson, West Metro Fire‐Rescue District Chief, stated there have been no  changes since the proposed fire budget was presented at the May work session. She  stated the total 2024 budget is $3,364,500, which is a $333,310 increase over the 2023  budget. The general operating budget increase is $183,310 or 7.5%, based on an  additional full‐time staff member, salaries, incentive pay for paid‐on‐call firefighters,  PERA, workers comp. insurance, medical exams, financial services and  communications. There is a $20,000 increase to the special revenue pension fund  contribution. The contributions to the budget from cities include a $103,600 lease  payment for the aerial truck (tower) and $150,000 lease payment for the new engines.     Chief Larson stated the costs of the budget are split between the two cities based on a  cost sharing formula that includes average number of calls over a five‐year period,  population, and taxable market value.    Council expressed support for the budget and directed staff to place the item on the  August 28 Council Meeting agenda for formal approval.    Chief Larson distributed a quarterly update through June 30, 2023. She reported on  calls for service, staff changes, and training. She stated the 25‐year anniversary event  on July 6 was well attended, Engine #2 was delivered on August 11, 2023, the overhead  garage doors and service doors have been painted, and the district received a $2,500  grant from CenterPoint Energy for the home safety survey program.     Discussion ensued regarding the leading causes of house fires. Council Member  London suggested educating the public regarding the fire risk by lithium‐ion batteries.     Mr. Bertholf reported positively on his observations of the fire district.     Chief Larson shared details regarding the upcoming live fire training scheduled for  October 7.    Council thanked Chief Larson for the update.     2024 PRELIMINARY  GENERAL FUND  BUDGET AND TAX  LEVY  Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion item 11.3, Discussion regarding 2024  preliminary budget and tax levy.    City Council Work Session August 21, 2023  Page 3   Item 11.3    Mr. Reece Bertholf, city manager, advised Council the preliminary budget was arrived  at after meeting with department directors on several occasions. He stated the budget  meetings provided him the opportunity to learn the needs of the departments, and he  noted the service levels will be maintained with the proposed budget. He stated the  City Council must set the preliminary maximum tax levy for certification to the county  auditor by September 30. Staff recommends adopting the preliminary tax levy at the  September 11 Council Meeting. Directors will be invited to the September 18 work  session to review general fund budgets and to the October 16 work session to review  enterprise and utility fund budgets.    Ms. Erin Enstad, Abdo, stated the preliminary budget includes a total tax levy of  $20,075,245 which is an increase of 5.36% over last year. She stated the budget includes  a 5% levy increase for the street infrastructure fund, 5% levy increase for the park  infrastructure fund, and additional $300,000 in levies to fund three capital funds at  $100,000 each. She stated the budget increased by $601,767 to fund increases in  wages/benefits and $177,132 for the joint powers agreement with West Metro Fire‐ Rescue District.    Ms. Enstad stated the median home value in 2023 is $326,050 which is an 0.32% increase  from 2022. She noted the current estimated impact on residential homes based on the  5.36% increase in city tax levy is minimal ($1 to $4) and the tax burden is being shifted  to commercial and industrial properties. Mr. Bertholf pointed out the levy would have  been lower without the new capital levies totaling $300,000.    Council Member London emphasized the need for Council to be disciplined and  address adequately funding capital costs. Ms. Enstad indicated the capital funds are  included in the long‐term plan which will be reviewed this fall. She noted Council can  determine whether to increase future funding levels.     Council Member Isenberg inquired of the city manager’s opinion of the city’s budget  process compared to his former city. Mr. Bertholf stated New Hope’s budget process  is comprehensive and engages directors. He stated directors must justify any budget  increases. He commented regarding the city being fully developed with growth mainly  in the commercial sector. He indicated the statutory requirement to set a maximum  levy by September 30 is new to him. He acknowledged the need to forecast future  needs and strive to retain a strong financial position.    Council Member London inquired of the local government aid allotment for 2024. Ms.  Enstad stated it is $1,306,156 which is an increase of approximately $400,000 from last  year.    Mayor Hemken inquired how the city’s proposed 5.36% rate increase compares to  other cities. Mr. Bertholf stated other cities in the area are projecting an 8‐11% increase.     Council thanked staff for the presentation.     City Clerk Leone stated the Council will be asked to approve the preliminary budget  at its meeting of September 11, 2023.    City Council Work Session August 21, 2023  Page 4   ABDO CONTRACT  RENEWAL  Item 11.4    Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion item 11.4, Discussion regarding three‐year  contract renewal with Abdo for professional management services for years 2024‐2026.    Mr. Reece Bertholf, city manager, explained that representatives of Abdo are present  to answer any questions from Council regarding the contract renewal. He spoke  favorably on the level of service provided by Abdo and noted the contractual cost is  lower than the wages/benefits would be for an internal finance director.     It was noted the current cost is $137,250 annually and the three‐year proposal rates are  $156,500, $164,300, and $172,400. Ms. Erin Enstad, Abdo, stated the rate increase is 14%  the first year and 5% thereafter. Mr. Bertholf noted the cost of the long‐term plan  preparation is included in the contractual price rather than a separate project as it was  billed in previous years.    Council briefly reviewed the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and timeline.  City Manager Bertholf pointed out the change will be a major undertaking, and Abdo  provided a quote of $28,500 for project management in year 2025.    Council supported the contract renewal with Abdo and directed staff to place the item  on a future council agenda for approval.    ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. as there was no further business to come  before the Council at its work session.    Respectfully submitted,     Valerie Leone, City Clerk    New Hope City Council  August 28, 2023  Page 1   City of New Hope  4401 Xylon Avenue North  New Hope, Minnesota 55428    City Council Minutes August 28, 2023  Regular Meeting City Hall, 7:00 p.m.      CALL TO ORDER The New Hope City Council met in regular session pursuant to due call and notice  thereof; Mayor Hemken called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.    PLEDGE OF  ALLEGIANCE    The City Council and all present stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.  ROLL CALL Council present:            Staff present:       Kathi Hemken, Mayor  John Elder, Council Member  Andy Hoffe, Council Member  Michael Isenberg, Council Member  Jonathan London, Council Member    Reece Bertholf, City Manager  Jeff Alger, Community Development Specialist  Dan Boyum, City Engineer  Sarah Larson, WNFRD Chief   Valerie Leone, City Clerk  Jeff Sargent, Director of Community Development  Bernie Weber, Director of Public Works  Stacy Woods, City Attorney    APPROVAL OF  MINUTES  Motion was made by Council Member Hoffe, seconded by Council Member Elder,  to approve the regular meeting minutes of August 14, 2023. All present voted in  favor. Motion carried.    OPEN FORUM    There was no one present desirous of addressing the council.  2023 RAVE! AWARDS  Item 5.1    Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 5.1, Presentation of the 2023 RAVE!  Awards.    Mr. Jeff Alger, community development specialist, described the RAVE! Award  program, which originated in 2006 to promote well‐maintained and improved  residential properties. He stated the award recognizes residential property owners  who have accomplished outstanding property maintenance and improvements.  Mr. Alger stated categories were created as guidelines and were intended to be  flexible to accommodate the types of nominations received. He stated the award  categories include:    General property maintenance and improvements   Remodel, renovation, or addition    Landscaping    Gardens  New Hope City Council  August 28, 2023  Page 2    Environmentally sensitive improvements (e.g., use of rain gardens, green  techniques, and storm water management strategies)    Mr. Alger reported there were 8 properties nominated for awards. He stated a  panel of three judges toured the properties and selected award recipients. He  illustrated the properties recommended for awards:    Xeriscaping (landscaping in a style which requires little or no irrigation)  Peter & Mark Schreiner‐Sturm  8404 Meadow Lake Road East    Outstanding Property Maintenance  Stephanie Boesen   4709 Winnetka Avenue North    Outstanding Landscaping & Gardens  Cheri Thompson  3901 Xylon Avenue North    Environmentally Sensitive Design  Fred & Diane Rose  8500 39th Avenue North    Neighborhood Inspiration  Susanne Luebesmier  3929 Boone Avenue North    Outstanding Gardens  Mary Jo & James Faustgen  9200 40 1/2 Avenue North    Outstanding Exterior Renovation  Jose Cortez  4075 Gettysburg Avenue North    Mr. Alger stated in addition to the engraved stone for display in the yard, the  award recipients will have their names and addresses displayed at city hall, and  recognition articles and photographs will be included in city publications.     On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Hemken presented the residents with their  awards. Council congratulated the residents and conveyed their gratitude to  Donna Meyer, Barb Kuchenbecker and Bill Wills for volunteering their time to  serve as the judging panel.    INTRODUCTION OF  BERTHOLF FAMILY  Item 5.2    City Manager Bertholf introduced his wife and children.    Council welcomed the family to Minnesota.   New Hope City Council  August 28, 2023  Page 3   ROTATING VOTES    Please note that votes taken on each agenda item are called by the secretary on a  rotating basis; however, the written minutes always list the mayor’s name first  followed by the council members’ in alphabetical order.    CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Hemken introduced the consent items as listed for consideration and stated  that all items will be enacted by one motion unless requested that an item be  removed for discussion. Mr. Reece Bertholf, city manager, reviewed the consent  items.    FINANCIAL CLAIMS  Item 6.2    Approval of financial claims through August 28, 2023.  RESOLUTION 2023‐91  Item 6.4    Resolution approving Three‐Year Contract Renewal with Abdo for Professional  Management Services for Years 2024‐2026.  MOTION  Item 6.5    Motion waiving permit fees for temporary signs for New Hope Women of Today  Cooper Craft Fair fundraising event on October 28, 2023.  MOTION  Item 6.6    Motion approving temporary on‐sale liquor license on September 16, 2023, for  House of Hope Lutheran Church at 4800 Boone Avenue North.  RESOLUTION 2023‐92  Item 6.7    Resolution authorizing final payment to Insituform Technologies USA, LLC., in  the amount of $10,865.29 for the 2022 and 2023 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project  (Improvement Project No. 1086).    MOTION  Consent Items  Motion was made by Council Member Elder, seconded by Council Member  Isenberg, to approve the Consent items. All present voted in favor. Motion  carried.    INFRASTRUCTURE  IMPROVEMENT  PROJECT NO. 1107  Item 8.1    Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 8.1, Resolution authorizing the  preparation of a feasibility report for construction of the 2024 Infrastructure  Improvement Project (Improvement Project No. 1107).    Mr. Dan Boyum, city engineer, illustrated the project location in the southwest part  of the city and three streets in the north part of the city and described the proposed  improvements. He noted the city has a pavement management plan in place and  since 2013 the city has improved approximately 39 miles of streets.     Mr. Boyum stated the estimated project cost is $2,436,850. He stated the feasibility  report will identify proposed improvements and identify all tax‐exempt properties  that will be affected by the project.     Council Member London inquired if the funding source is the street infrastructure  fund or if bonds are proposed to pay for the project. Mr. Boyum stated the project  will be funded by the street infrastructure fund and MSA funds.     RESOLUTION 2023‐93  Item 8.1  Council Member Isenberg introduced the following resolution and moved its  adoption: “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A  FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2024  INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT  New Hope City Council  August 28, 2023  Page 4   NO. 1107).” The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded  by Council Member Elder, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted  in favor thereof: Hemken, Elder, Hoffe, Isenberg, London; and the following voted  against the same: None; Abstained: None; Absent: None; whereupon the  resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the mayor which was  attested to by the city clerk.    WMFRD 2024 BUDGET  Item 10.1  Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 10.1, Resolution approving West  Metro Fire‐Rescue District 2024 Budget.    Mr. Reece Bertholf stated this item approves West Metro’s 2024 budget of  $3,364,500 of which New Hope’s share is $1,729,883. He noted Chief Larson  reviewed the budget with the Council at its August 21 work session. The budget  increase from last year is $333,310. The cost of fire services is included in the city’s  general fund budget. The increases are for salaries, PERA, health insurance,  workers comp insurance, financial services and communications. The Fire Board  unanimously recommended approval of the budget at their July 12 board meeting.  The joint powers agreement requires both cities to approve West Metro’s budget  by August 31, and the Crystal City Council approved the budget at their August  15 Council Meeting.     Mr. Reece Bertholf indicated Chief Larson is available for questions.    Council Member London inquired if the fire district leases all of the large trucks.  Chief Larson responded that the district owns squad one and leases the engines  and tower.     Mr. Bertholf pointed out there were two recent significant fires in New Hope, and  he commended the district for their quick response and professionalism in  providing emergency services.     RESOLUTION 2023‐94  Item 10.1  Council Member Isenberg introduced the following resolution and moved its  adoption: “RESOLUTION APPROVING WEST METRO FIRE‐RESCUE  DISTRICT 2024 BUDGET.” The motion for the adoption of the foregoing  resolution was seconded by Council Member Elder, and upon vote being taken  thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Hemken, Elder, Hoffe, Isenberg,  London; and the following voted against the same: None; Abstained: None;  Absent: None; whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted,  signed by the mayor which was attested to by the city clerk.    MAINTENANCE OF  VEGETATION AND  WEED ELIMINATION  Item 10.2    Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 10.2, Ordinance No. 23‐06, An  ordinance amending section 9‐70, maintenance of vegetation and weed  elimination.    Mr. Reece Bertholf, city manager, stated this item approves an ordinance  amendment regarding natural landscapes so the city’s code aligns with recent state  law changes. The ordinance was drafted by the city attorney and is supported by  the city forester who handles weed complaints. He stated turf grass lawns must be  mowed.    New Hope City Council  August 28, 2023  Page 5   Council Member London pointed out he has noticed many instances of long grass  this season and while he supports the use of landscaping to reduce water  consumption, weeds that turn to seed impact other lawns and should not be  permitted. He thanked staff for initiating the ordinance amendment.    ORDINANCE 23‐06  Item 10.2  Council Member Elder introduced the following ordinance and moved its  adoption: “ORDINANCE NO. 23‐06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION  9‐70, MAINTENANCE OF VEGETATION AND WEED ELIMINATION.” The  motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was seconded by Council  Member London, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor  thereof: Hemken, Elder, Hoffe, Isenberg, London; and the following voted against  the same: None; Abstained: None; Absent: None; whereupon the ordinance was  declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the mayor which was attested to by  the city clerk.    EXCHANGE OF   COMMUNICATION  Item 12.1  Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 12.1, Exchange of communication  between members of the City Council.    Mayor Hemken reported on upcoming events.    ADJOURNMENT    Motion was made by Council Member Isenberg, seconded by Council Member  London, to adjourn the meeting, as there was no further business to come before  the Council. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. The New Hope City  Council adjourned at 7:40 p.m.  Respectfully submitted,    Valerie Leone, City Clerk    I:\RFA\P&R\MISC\2023\Safety Camp\Q ‐ Donations for 2023 Safety Camp.docx       Request for Action  September 11, 2023    Approved by: Reece Bertholf, City Manager  Originating Department: Parks & Recreation  By: Susan Rader, Director and   Aaron Thelen, Recreation Supervisor    Agenda Title  Motion accepting contributions for the 2023 Safety Camp  Requested Action  Staff recommends that the City Council accept these generous donations for the city‐sponsored 2023 Safety  Camp.  Background  The city departments of Parks and Recreation and Police, as well as West Metro Fire‐Rescue District together  plan and sponsor the annual Safety Camp program, which has been in existence since 1992. The coordinators  of the 2023 Camp included Brad Kallio, Shelby Wolf and Aaron Thelen. This highly successful program is  supported by many community donations. This year’s program had 63 campers registered.    The list of generous donations received for the 2023 Safety Camp includes:    Cash donations:    Jensen, Sondrall, Persellin & Woods, P.A.  $400.00   Minneapolis Regional Chamber $538.70 Council accepted on 12.12.2023  West Metro VFW Post 7051 $300.00   New Hope Women of Today  $300.00   Stantec Engineers  $1,000.00   New Hope Crime Prevention Fund $500.00   Beacon Academy $300.00   TOTAL $3,338.70     Services & Goods:   BNSF Railway Provided Railroad Safety session and giveaway item  Broadway Awards 75 beach balls for giveaways  CenterPoint Energy Provided Natural Gas Safety session and giveaway item  Dube Construction Provided Construction Safety session and giveaway item  Frankie’s Pizza, New Hope Provided Graduation Dinner  Hennepin County Dispatch Provided 911 Dispatch session and giveaway item  Markgraf Training Provided Safe at Home session and giveaway item  New Hope Aquatic Park Provided Water Safety session and open swim  New Hope Police Department    Provided K‐9, Personal Safety, and SWAT sessions and  giveaway item  Agenda Section Presentations Item Number  5.1    Request for Action, Page 2    North Memorial Health Provided Ambulance and First Aid session and giveaway  item  Thrivent Financial Purchased and provided Mac & Cheese Bar lunch  West Metro Fire‐Rescue District Provided Fire Safety session and giveaway item  West Metro VFW Post 7051 Donated and grilled lunch for all campers    Volunteers:  New Hope Police Volunteers: Jenna  Korth, Karen Loveland  Provided assistance at camp and graduation  New Hope Parks & Recreation  Volunteer: Deanne Markgraf  Provided assistance at camp  West Metro Fire Volunteers: Austin  Chernosky, Dan Halvorson, Trygg  Meyer, Cooper Rasmus  Provided assistance at camp and graduation      Staff would also like to take the opportunity to recognize other staff who were involved with this year’s  camp:    Safety Camp Leaders:  New Hope Police Josh Arthur, Britni Austin, Pat Beaumaster (retired), Sabrina  DeMars  Parks & Recreation  Brianna Gallup, Abigail Hanson, Abby Hansen  West Metro Firefighters  Olivia Brown, Jesus Soto    Additional city staff who assisted during Safety Camp included: Laurie Dube, Dan Fitzmaurice, Tim Hoyt,  Beth Kramer, Tony Portesan, Miguel Robles, Jill Smisek, Penny Spitzer, Lorilee Stafford, Pete Stanley, Public  Works staff and West Metro Firefighters.    Thank you letters have been sent to donors and volunteers.          G:\City Manager\AGENDA\6.2 R‐Approval of Claims Merge Doc.docx   Request for Action  September 11, 2023    Approved by: Reece Bertholf, City Manager  Originating Department: City Manager  By: Reece Bertholf, City Manager    Agenda Title  Approval of claims through September 11, 2023  Requested Action  Claims for services and commodities purchased through this period are listed on the Check Disbursement  Report  Attachments   Check Disbursement Report  Agenda Section Consent Item Number  6.2  I:\RFA\City Manager\2023\Delinquent Util ‐ set hrg\6.4 Q ‐ set assessment hrg delinquent 9.11.23.docx   Request for Action  September 11, 2023    Approved by: Reece Bertholf, City Manager  Originating Department: City Manager  By: Valerie Leone, City Clerk/Treasurer  Agenda Title  Resolution providing for hearing on assessments for 2023 delinquent utility service charges, administrative  citations, alarm, mowing and abatement charges  Requested Action  Staff recommends adoption of the resolution establishing a public hearing on October 9, 2023, to assess unpaid  bills for utility bills, administrative citations, alarm, mowing and abatement charges.  Background  As of September 1, 2023, the outstanding balance of unpaid utility bills is $319,114 (340 accounts). For comparison  purposes, last year’s amount at this same time was $257,386. The amount of unpaid administrative citations is  $31,380 (18 properties). The amount of unpaid alarm, mowing and abatement fees is $6,900 (17 accounts).     A copy of the notification letter that was mailed in August is attached. A $50 assessment fee is added to each  account that proceeds through the collection process.  Many residents will make payments prior to October 17 to  avoid the $50 fee. The city does not lose any money by certifying delinquent accounts. Property owners are  required to pay penalties and accrued interest on delinquent accounts.    Staff realizes financial assistance is extremely limited for persons having difficulty paying utility bills. Hennepin  County has an “Economic Assistance” program to help individuals with their utility bills. They can be reached at  (612) 348‐3000.    Attachments   Resolution   Notice for newspaper   Notification Letter – Delinquent Utilities    Agenda Section Consent Item Number  6.4  City of New Hope    Resolution No. 2023‐    Resolution providing for hearing on assessments  for 2023 delinquent utility service charges, administrative citations,   alarm, mowing and abatement charges      BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of New Hope, Minnesota,    WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 444.075 Subd. 3 and 429.101 Subd. 1 requires a proposed  assessment roll shall be prepared by the City Clerk and made available for public  inspection and that this Council shall consider said assessment roll at a public hearing  after giving proper notice to the affected property owners.    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of New Hope as follows:     1. The assessment rolls heretofore duly prepared for the above‐described public  services of the City of New Hope, and now on file in the office of the City Clerk,  are hereby approved as the proposed assessments for said services and this  Council shall meet at the time and place indicated in the attached notice for the  purpose of passing upon said assessments and hearing all objections.     2. That the City Clerk is directed to publish in the New Hope‐Golden Valley Post,  the attached setting the public hearing on October 9, 2023, to consider the  proposed assessments.     3. That the City Clerk is directed to mail notice of said public hearing to all owners  of each parcel described in the assessment rolls.    Adopted by the City Council of the City of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this 11th day  of September, 2023.         ______________________________________         Mayor      Attest: __________________________________     City Clerk  CITY OF NEW HOPE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENTS FOR 2023 DELINQUENT CITY SERVICES CHARGES 1. Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of New Hope will meet at the City Hall, 4401 Xylon Avenue North, in said City on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to pass upon the proposed assessment for the delinquent billings for city services. The proposed assessment rolls are now on file in the office of the city clerk and are open to public inspection by all persons interested. Written or oral objections, if any, to the proposed assessments for the charges and services described in the caption, and hereinafter, will be considered at this meeting. Delinquent accounts for city services must be paid by November 20, 2023, or they will be certified for collection (bearing 7% interest from date of certification) on property taxes payable in 2024. 2. The assessments are for the following city services: Delinquent Utility Charges $319,114 Delinquent Administrative Citations $31,380 Delinquent Alarm Charges, Mowing Services, Abatement Charges $6,900 3. No appeal may be taken to the amount of any assessment unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the city clerk prior to the assessment hearing, or presented to the presiding official at the hearing. 4. An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Section 429.081 Minnesota Statutes, by serving notice of appeal upon the mayor or clerk of the municipality within thirty (30) days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court within ten (10) days after service upon the mayor or clerk. 5. The City has no ordinance permitting the deferment of the levy of special assessments for city services on a hardship basis for citizens age 65 or over as authorized in M.S. 435.193. Valerie Leone City Clerk (for publication in the Sun Post September 21, 2023) PENDING ASSESSMENT NOTICE (This is the only notice you will receive) Date MDY Dear Property Owner: The above-referenced “Service Address” has a past-due city bill. The delinquency may include charges for utilities, property maintenance and alarm related services that were unpaid as of June 1, 2023. Payments will be accepted as follows: • Payments are due by Monday, October 16, 2023, to avoid the $50 certification processing fee. Utility payments can be made online or by phone 24/7 by calling (844) 869-3219 (Visa, MasterCard, PayPal and/or Electronic Check). • Payment by check is not accepted after Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Other payment types are accepted. • Payments made from Tuesday, October 17, 2023, through 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 2023, MUST include the $50 certification processing fee. • The deadline for payment is Monday, November 20, 2023. Delinquent balances not paid by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 2023, will be assessed against the above property. The delinquent balance will be reported to Hennepin County and added to the 2024 property tax statement for the “Service Address.” Assessed amounts will accrue interest at an annual rate of seven percent (7%) from December 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024. Notices will NOT be sent to tenants. It is the owner’s responsibility to notify their tenants of any past due amounts that have been accrued throughout the year. The City Council will meet in the Council Chambers at New Hope City Hall, 4401 Xylon Avenue N., on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider assessments to be levied against properties. Property owners may appear at this public hearing to object to proposed assessments against their property. If you wish, you may appeal the assessment to Hennepin County District Court under Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.081. To do so, you must: • File a signed, written objection to the amount of the assessment with the City Clerk prior to the October 9, 2023, assessment hearing, or present the written objection to the presiding officer at the assessment hearing; and • Serve notice of the appeal to the Mayor or the City Clerk within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and file such notice with the District Court within 10 days after the notice was served to the Mayor or the City Clerk. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please call the City of New Hope at 763.592.6760 for utility bills or 763.531.5110 for property maintenance or alarm fees. Thank you. CITY OF NEW HOPE 4401 Xylon Ave N ~ New Hope, Minnesota 55428-4898 ~ www.newhopemn.gov City Hall: 763.531.5100 ~ Police (non-emergency): 763.531.5170 ~ Public Works: 763.592.6777 City Hall Fax: 763.531.5136 ~ Police Fax: 763.531.5174 ~ Public Works Fax: 763.592.6776 Mailing Address Line 1 ACCOUNT NUMBER: Account Number Mailing Address Line 2 CUSTOMER NUMBER: Customer Number Mailing Address Line 3 SERVICE ADDRESS: Service Address Mailing Address Line 4 PROPERTY ID: Tax Roll Numeric Mailing Address Line 5 AMOUNT PAST DUE: Current WO Balance Mailing Address Line 6 ADD’L CHG AFTER 10/16/23: $ 50.00 Citation or Invoice Number: I:\RFA\COMM DEV\2023\City Council\09‐11‐23 Minneapolis Chamber Golf MOU\Q ‐ Minneapolis Chamber Golf MOU 09‐11‐23.docx    Request for Action  September 11, 2023    Approved by: Reece Bertholf, City Manager  Originating Department: Community Development  By: Jeff Alger, Community Development Specialist;   Jeff Sargent, Director of Community Development  Agenda Title  Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding with Minneapolis Regional Chamber regarding New  Hope Golf Outing  Requested Action  Staff requests that the City Council approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Minneapolis Regional  Chamber for the 2023 New Hope Golf Outing  Policy/Past Practice  The city partners with the Minneapolis Chamber for the annual New Hope Golf Outing to support local  community non‐profits in the cities of Crystal, Robbinsdale, Golden Valley, and New Hope.   Background  The 26th annual New Hope Golf Outing is scheduled for September 22, 2023, at noon. The city partnered with  the TwinWest Chamber on this event for many years. TwinWest merged with the Minneapolis Chamber and  their staff took over the event in 2021. The event promotes networking within the business community and  helps raise funds for local community non‐profits in the cities of Crystal, Robbinsdale, Golden Valley, and New  Hope. Previously, proceeds from the event were split with 50% going to the Minneapolis Chamber and 50%  going to the various non‐profits. The Minneapolis Chamber has proposed shifting to a 60%/40% model  beginning in 2023 as they are responsible for planning and executing a majority of the event as well as all  fiduciary responsibilities. The Minneapolis Chamber would receive 60% of the proceeds from the event and  the remaining 40% would be split evenly amongst the following organizations:   PRISM   Seven Dreams Education Foundation   New Hope YMCA   New Hope Crime Prevention   New Hope Parks & Rec Safety Camp    The Minneapolis Chamber also requested that a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) be approved  for this year. The attached MOU has been reviewed by the city attorney.  Recommendation  Staff recommends that the City Council approve a MOU with the Minneapolis Regional Chamber for the  2023 New Hope Golf Outing  Attachments   Resolution   Memorandum of Understanding    Agenda Section Consent Item Number  6.5  RESOLUTION NO. 23-___ RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH MINNEAPOLIS REGIONAL CHAMBER REGARDING NEW HOPE GOLF OUTING BE IT RESOLVED by the City of New Hope as follows: WHEREAS, the City of New Hope (“City”) is partnering with Minneapolis Regional Chamber (“MRC”) to host the 2023 New Hope Golf Outing at the New Hope Village Golf Course to be held on September 22, 2023; and WHEREAS, MRC presented a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to City staff which outlines the roles and responsibilities of MRG and the City relating to this Golf event; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City to enter into this MOU with MRC for this Golf event; and WHEREAS, City staff is hereby seeking approval from the City Council of the MOU. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of New Hope as follows: 1. That the MOU is approved. 2. The Mayor, City Manager, and New Hope City staff are authorized and directed to sign the MOU, and to take whatever additional actions are necessary or desirable, to facilitate a successful Golf event and distribute the designated proceeds to non- profit organizations. Adopted by the City Council of the City of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this 11th day of September, 2023. ____________________________________ Kathi Hemken, Mayor Attest: _______________________ Valerie Leone, City Clerk P:\Attorney\SAS\1 Client Files\2 City of New Hope\99-10011(community development general)\Resolution Approving Memorandum of Understanding with Mpls Regional Chamber re Golf Outing.docx 1 Memorandum of Understanding New Hope Golf Outing 2023 The City of New Hope and the Minneapolis Regional Chamber (MRC) will jointly produce the 2023 New Hope Golf Outing on September 22, 2023, in New Hope, MN. The purpose of this memorandum of understanding is to establish the roles and responsibilities of each organization. This memorandum of understanding is a one-time agreement that encompasses all activities involved with the planning, execution, and reconciliation of the New Hope Golf Outing. MRC will serve as administrative lead in 2023. Per this MOU, the partners agree to: • Develop and approve program promotion strategies and materials. • Invite stakeholders to attend in alignment with agreed upon outreach objectives. • Attend and participate in planning meetings and complete assigned action items as required. • Secure sponsors and recruit attendees as agreed upon. • Provide team members to execute on-location logistics and pre-event planning efforts. • Commit to reimburse or share expenses associated with the execution of the program agreed upon in advance. Roles and responsibilities of respective organizations: • MRC: Serves as the lead administrator which includes execution of all contracts, attendee registration, guest services, management of all accounts receivable and accounts payable. Reimburses the City of New Hope for all costs incurred including, but not limited to, greens fees for the New Hope Village Golf Course, beverages and food provided by the New Hope Golf Village Course, above and beyond what is covered by any available beverage sponsorship. • The City of New Hope and MRC agree to promote the event through applicable communication channels, coordinated outreach efforts to secure sponsorships to fulfill budget requirements, thoroughly review contracts and products/services proposed, allocate the necessary staff resources to execute the program, share costs and income as agreed upon. Financial Understanding: Sponsorships: • MRC and the City of New Hope will develop an outreach strategy and execute on those deliverables and report engagement outcomes at regularly held coordination meetings. • MRC assumes the fiduciary duties and responsibilities for this event and will confirm and invoice for all sponsorships. Registration: • Attendee registration will be administered by MRC. • Registrations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. Registrants will be required to pay $55 per person or $200 per foursome to participate in the outing. Registration fees provide for a (1) 9-hole golf game and lunch. • Registration for lunch-only is available for $30 per person. • The title sponsor receives eight (8) complimentary golfer registrations; Gold sponsors receive four (4) complimentary golfer registrations; Silver sponsors receive two (2) complimentary golfer registrations; Hole sponsors receive two (2) complimentary lunches. 2 Expenses: • Accounts receivable and payable will be recorded by MRC as the program administrator and available for review. • MRC, as the 2023 program administrator, is responsible for all accounts payable. Financial Summary: • A final P & L statement will be prepared by the MRC VP of Finance at the conclusion of the program. Final distributions will be determined after review of the P & L by both MRC and the City of New Hope. • 60% of net revenue will be retained by MRC, 40% of net revenue will be allocated to designated non-profit beneficiaries, which shall be designated by the City of New Hope. We agree to participate as a partner in this effort and will fulfill the responsibilities as described above. Reece Bertholf Date Jonathan Weinhagen Date 9/5/2023 City Manager President and CEO City of New Hope Minneapolis Regional Chamber I:\RFA\PUBWORKS\2023\Council\1107 2024 Infrastructure Project\9‐11 Call For Public Hearing\RFA 1107 Call For Public Hearing.Docx   Request for Action  September 11, 2023    Approved by: Reece Bertholf, City Manager  Originating Department: Public Works  By: Bernie Weber, Public Works Director    Agenda Title  Resolution calling for a public hearing to consider ordering project for the 2024 infrastructure  improvement project (Project No. 1107)    Requested Action  Staff recommends that Council call for a public hearing to consider ordering the 2024 infrastructure  improvement project (Project No. 1107).    Policy/Past Practice  The City Council routinely considers public infrastructure improvement projects to extend the useful life of the  infrastructure and/or improve the level of service. The city’s pavement management plan identifies these areas  in the Street Infrastructure Projects portion of the plan.    Background  The 2024 infrastructure improvements will be completed on streets included in the Pavement Management  Plan as shown on the attached Project Map. The preparation of the feasibility report for the 2024 infrastructure  improvement project was authorized at the August 28, 2023, council meeting. The feasibility report will outline  the proposed improvements and determine the project need and cost effectiveness. The report will break down  the project into logical sections of improvements. This allows the city to adjust the scope of the project  depending on budgetary constraints.    This feasibility report will also identify all tax‐exempt properties that will be affected by this work and provide  an estimated assessment rate for these properties. These assessments will be one funding source for the project.      Notices will be sent to residents along the project area to make them aware of the feasibility report discussion  that is scheduled for the October 23, 2023, council meeting. If ordered by the City Council, the public hearing  will also be held on October 23, 2023.    Funding  The major source of funding for the project will be the city’s street infrastructure funds.  The preliminary cost  estimate for the mill and overlay, reclaim and overlay, and utility work coordinated by the city is $2,435,850.82.     Attachments   Resolution   Project Map  Agenda Section Consent Item Number  6.6      RESOLUTION NO. 23‐____    Resolution calling for a public hearing to consider ordering project for the   2024 infrastructure improvement project   (Project No. 1107)    WHEREAS, pursuant to a motion by the City Council on August 28, 2023, a feasibility  report is being prepared by the City Engineers, Stantec, with reference to the City’s proposed  Improvement Project no. 1107 (2024 Infrastructure Improvement Project) and said feasibility  report will be presented to and received by the City Council on October 23, 2023.    WHEREAS,  the report will provide information regarding whether the proposed  improvement is necessary, cost‐effective, and feasible; whether it should best be made as  proposed or in connection with some other improvement; the estimated cost of the improvement  as recommended; and a description of the methodology used to calculate the individual  assessments for affected parcels, if any.     WHEREAS,  the city has placed the proposed project in its capital improvement  program. The total estimated cost of the improvement is $2,435,850.82.       WHEREAS,  the Council authorized the preparation of this feasibility report by motion  at its August 28, 2023; meeting.    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the city of New Hope as  follows:    1. That the City Council hereby orders a Public Hearing on October 23, 2023 for the  proposed 2024 Infrastructure Improvement Project 1107 and the City Clerk shall  provide mailed and published notice to owners of the benefitting properties of  said hearing and improvement as required by law.    Adopted by the City Council of the city of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this 11th day  of September 2023.             Kathi Hemken, Mayor      Attest: _________________________________   Valerie Leone, City Clerk  2024 Street Infrastructure Projects H E N N E P I N B r o o k l y n C e n t e r N e w H o p e Revised: 2023-08-11 By: dmerickson V:\1938\Clients\New_Hope\Projects\Pro\Project_Figures_2024.aprx Disclaimer: Stantec assumes no responsibility for data supplied in electronic format. The recipient accepts full responsibility for verifying the accuracy and completeness of the data. The recipient releases Stantec, its officers, employees, consultants and agents, from any and all claims arising in any way from the content or provision of the data.($$¯ 1:250,000 (At Original document size of 11x17)Boone Ave NWinnetka Ave NCP Railroad49th Ave N 42nd Ave N Quebec Ave N46th Ave N Bass La k e R d 40th Ave N 47th Ave N 27th Ave NRampJordan Ave N54th Ave N 28th Ave N 62nd Ave N 29th Ave N 30th Ave N 55th Ave N 32nd Ave N 53rd Ave N 36th Ave N Del Dr 40 1/2 Ave N 39th Ave N Winpark DrXylon Ave N45th Ave N Oregon Ave NInternational Pkwy60 1/2 Ave N Louisiana Ave N56th Ave N Science Center Dr 61 1/2 Ave N Sumter Ave NMaryland Ave NFlag Ave NHopewood Ln 60th Ave N State Highway 169 Frontage RdCavell Ave NGettysburg Ave NAquila Ave N61st Ave N 34th Ave N Yukon Ave NEnsign Ave NSt Raphael Dr Ang e l i n e D r 50th A v e N North w o o d P k w yDecatur Ave NWe s t B r o a dw a y 31st Ave N 59th Ave N Erickson Dr47 1/2 Ave N Hillsboro Ave NUtah Ave N38th Ave N 48th Ave N Rhode Island Ave NV a l l e V i sVirginia Ave N35th Ave N Zealand Ave N27th Pl N Nevada Ave NIndependence Ave NBoone P l 36 1/2 Cir N 51st Ave N CSAH 15641st Ave N 46 1/2 Ave N 33rd Pl N 33rd Ave N Wisconsin Ave N58th Av e N 34 1/2 Ave N 32nd Cir NBoone Cir 52nd Ave N 48th Cir N Allan Cir Xylon Ave N40th Ave N 34th Ave N Oregon Ave N61st Ave N 47th Ave N 61 1/2 Ave N 41st Ave NIndependence Ave N62nd Ave N Aquila Ave NCavell Ave NNor thwood Pkwy 60th Ave N Aqui la Ave N 29th Ave N Nevada Ave NUtah Ave NWinnetka Ave NZealand Ave NDecatur Ave NCP RailroadRampRamp Louisiana Ave NEnsign Ave NOregon Ave N47 1/2 Ave N 36th Ave N R a m p Ensign Ave NFlag Ave NVirginia Ave NBass Lake RdRamp Zealand Ave N59th Ave N Xylon Ave NCP Railroad Ramp51st Ave N Hillsboro Ave NLouisiana Ave NXylon Ave NRamp RampFlag Ave NUtah Ave N60th Ave N 39th Ave NRam p CrystalCrystal New HopeNew Hope PlymouthPlymouth Golden ValleyGolden Valley Brooklyn ParkBrooklyn ParkMaple GroveMaple Grove RobbinsdaleRobbinsdale 2" Mill & Overlay Reclaim & Overlay Reclaim & Overlay (MSA Street) Full Reconstruct (MSA & Local Street) - Crystal Coordinating 2" Mill & Overlay (MSA Street) City Boundaries Lakes Parcels 2,000 0 2,0001,000 Feet New Hope, Minnesota 2023 Pavement Management Plan I:\RFA\City Manager\2023\Budget 2024\cc 091123\10.1 Q ‐ council support HRA levy 9.11.23.docx   Request for Action  September 11, 2023    Approved by: Reece Bertholf, City Manager  Originating Department: City Manager  By: Reece Bertholf, City Manager    Agenda Title  Resolution authorizing the preliminary HRA levy for 2024  Requested Action  Staff requests the City Council adopt the attached resolution relating to the preliminary HRA levy for 2024.  Background  The resolution before the City Council supports the $459,743 HRA levy. It is necessary to adopt the  preliminary HRA levy separate from the city’s base levy. The EDA must also approve the levy.    Abdo and staff recommend the HRA levy be set at $459,743 for year 2024. Minnesota Statutes permits an  HRA levy of up to .01850% of the estimated market value in the city, and this levy meets those requirements.  The total estimated market value is estimated by Hennepin County at $2,747,910,400; ($2,382,189,700 x .0185%  = $508,363).   Attachments   Resolution   Hennepin County Levy Limitation    Agenda Section Ordinances &  Resolutions Item Number  10.1  City of New Hope    Resolution No. 2023‐    Resolution authorizing the preliminary HRA levy for 2024      WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.001 to 469.047 (the “HRA Act”), the  City Council of the City of New Hope created the City of New Hope Housing Redevelopment  Authority (the “Authority”); and    WHEREAS, Section 469.033, subdivision 6 of the Act authorizes the Authority to levy a tax  upon all taxable property within the City to be expended for the purposed authorized by the  HRA Act; and    WHEREAS, such levy may be in an amount not to exceed .0185 percent of estimated market  value of the City; and    WHEREAS, the Authority has filed its budget for the special benefit levy in accordance with the  budget procedures of the City in the amount of $459,743; and     WHEREAS, based upon such budgets the Authority will levy all or such portion of the  authorized levy as it deems necessary and proper;    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of New Hope City Council:    1. That approval is hereby given for the Authority to levy, for taxes payable in 2024, such  tax upon the taxable property of the City as the Authority may determine, subject to the  limitations contained in the HRA Act.      Adopted by the New Hope City Council on September 11, 2023.         ____________________________________    Mayor      Attest:         City Clerk  2024 Levy Limitations 2022 Pay 2023 EMV 2022 Pay 2023 EMV 2022 Pay 2023 EMV % of 2024 Dollar Personal Property Real Estate Cross County MV Market Value Amount Tax District Market Value Market Value (If Applicable) Total Limitation Limitation Hennepin County HRA 1,473,803,900 231,842,292,300 233,316,096,200 0.01850% 43,163,478 Bloomington HRA 37,983,600 17,072,047,500 17,110,031,100 0.01850% 3,165,356 Bloomington Port Authority 37,983,600 17,072,047,500 17,110,031,100 0.01813%3,102,049 Brooklyn Center EDA 13,945,400 3,154,061,900 3,168,007,300 0.01813%574,360 Brooklyn Center HRA 13,945,400 3,154,061,900 3,168,007,300 0.01850% 586,081 Brooklyn Park HRA 32,787,900 10,457,666,200 10,490,454,100 0.01850% 1,940,734 Brooklyn Park EDA 32,787,900 10,457,666,200 10,490,454,100 0.01813% 1,901,919 Champlin EDA (under HRA MS 469.033 auth)10,875,100 3,432,729,100 3,443,604,200 0.01850%637,067 Crystal EDA (under HRA MS 469.033 auth)13,593,500 2,694,426,900 2,708,020,400 0.01850% 500,984 Dayton EDA (under HRA MS 469.033 auth)31,483,900 1,657,455,900 8,714,400 1,697,654,200 0.01850% 314,066 Eden Priarie HRA 68,871,300 13,416,714,200 13,485,585,500 0.01850% 2,494,833 Edina HRA 43,127,000 15,418,284,000 15,461,411,000 0.01850%2,860,361 Golden Valley HRA 17,963,000 5,149,914,200 5,167,877,200 0.01850%956,057 Hopkins HRA 7,805,500 2,680,917,000 2,688,722,500 0.01850% 497,414 Maple Grove HRA 58,092,000 13,488,587,100 13,546,679,100 0.01850%2,506,136 Minnetonka HRA 27,107,600 12,548,030,500 12,575,138,100 0.01850%2,326,401 Mound HRA 2,785,200 2,052,698,200 2,055,483,400 0.01850%380,264 New Hope EDA 9,841,800 2,738,068,600 2,747,910,400 0.01813% 498,196 New Hope HRA 9,841,800 2,738,068,600 2,747,910,400 0.01850% 508,363 Plymouth HRA 71,592,700 16,592,969,500 16,664,562,200 0.01850% 3,082,944 Richfield HRA 15,541,300 4,852,677,000 4,868,218,300 0.01850% 900,620 Richfield EDA 15,541,300 4,852,677,000 4,868,218,300 0.01813% 882,608 Robbinsdale HRA 6,452,800 1,740,190,100 1,746,642,900 0.01850%323,129 Rogers EDA 26,507,000 2,940,602,600 2,967,109,600 0.01813%537,937 St. Anthony HRA 2,767,700 868,963,500 481,830,900 1,353,562,100 0.01850%250,409 St. Louis Park HRA 17,187,900 9,410,555,500 9,427,743,400 0.01850% 1,744,133 St. Louis Park EDA 17,187,900 9,410,555,500 9,427,743,400 0.01813% 1,709,250 Hennepin County Parks 1,221,678,600 167,517,092,900 168,738,771,500 0.03224% 54,401,380 Hennepin County Park Bonds 1,221,678,600 167,517,092,900 168,738,771,500 0.00725% 12,233,561 Hennepin Co. R/R Authority 1,473,803,900 231,842,292,300 233,316,096,200 0.04835%112,808,333 Park Museum 1,473,803,900 231,842,292,300 233,316,096,200 0.00846%19,738,542 Note: Prior year Estimated mv is used for all districts S01SS01 2024P.xlsx 12:07 PM 7/18/2023 I:\RFA\City Manager\2023\Budget 2024\cc 091123\10.2 Q ‐ Property Tax Levy 9.11.23.docx     Request for Action  September 11, 2023    Approved by: Reece Bertholf, City Manager  Originating Department: City Manager  By: Reece Bertholf, City Manager    Agenda Title  Resolution approving 2024 proposed budget and preliminary property tax levy, and setting public hearing  date for the 2024 budget and preliminary property tax levy  Requested Action  Staff requests the City Council adopt the attached resolution for the preliminary 2024 budget and authorize  the city clerk to certify the proposed tax levy information to the county auditor no later than September 30,  2023, as required by law. Representatives from Abdo, the city’s financial consultant, will be in attendance to  assist the city manager with the presentation and answer questions. A separate EDA meeting is necessary to  adopt the preliminary HRA levy separate from the city’s base levy. Per changes during the 2017 legislative  session, the special taxing district levy can be now be adopted after the city’s levy and this item has been  placed on the EDA agenda following the adjournment of the council meeting.  Policy/Past Practice  It has been the past practice of the City Council to adopt a preliminary budget and maximum tax levy at the  first council meeting in September, with the understanding that the budget will be reviewed in detail over the  next several months before the final budget and tax levy are adopted in December. It has also been the past  practice of the Council to schedule a separate public hearing meeting to take comments on the budget, prior  to the council meeting when the budget is formally adopted.  Background  As discussed at the August 21 council work session, the City Council is being requested to adopt the  preliminary maximum property tax levy and a proposed preliminary tax supported budget at the September  11 council meeting so the documents can be submitted to Hennepin County and the Minnesota Department  of Revenue by the September 30 deadline. The Council is also requested to schedule the budget public  hearing for November 27, 2023.    The total preliminary 2024 property tax levy is $20,075,245 which reflects a 5.36% increase from last year. It  includes the addition of three new levies of $100,000 each to build reserves for future capital outlay needs for  the fire station, aquatic center, and the city hall/police facility as outlined in the long term financial plan. The  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 $459,743 is recommended for 2024, which is a  special taxing district (refer to Item 10.1). The EDA levy of $168,683 will be included in the city’s tax rate.  These funds will support the scattered site housing program and other redevelopment. The preliminary city  tax rate is 57.061% meaning little to no increase for a single‐family homeowner.   Agenda Section Ordinances &  Resolutions Item Number  10.2    Request for Action, Page 2  The 2024 general fund budget is $18,578,101 or a 7.8% increase over 2023. The budget includes an increase of  $601,767 for wage and benefit increases. 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 2024. The city’s share of the joint powers agreement for West Metro  Fire‐Rescue District is $1,729,883, an increase of $178,066 over last year. The city is scheduled to receive  $1,306,156 in LGA (local government aid) in 2024, which is an increase of $458,326 from 2023. 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.    The total revenue budget (property tax levy plus non‐tax revenue) for New Hope’s budgeted funds is  $46,703,113 or an increase of 11.5% over 2023. The total expense budget for New Hope’s budgeted funds is  $52,368,065 or a 1.16% decrease over 2023. The decrease is attributed to less project funding being released in  2024 than was released in 2023. The difference in revenue and expenses for 2024 is nearly wholly attributed to  a release of fund balance for the public works expansion project.    The 2024 budget goals are listed in the preliminary budget binder.     Over the next several months, all budgets will be reviewed with the City Council in detail. All department  heads will be in attendance at the September 18 council work session to review their general fund budgets.  Enterprise and utility fund budgets will be reviewed and discussed at the October 16 work session.  Representatives from Abdo will be in attendance at the work sessions as well.     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 is  recommended to be held on November 27 at 6:30 p.m. A final budget will be presented to the Council for  adoption at the December 11 council meeting.     Staff recommends approval of the resolution approving the 2024 preliminary budget and tax levy and  scheduling the public hearing for November 27, 2023.  Attachments   Resolution   Presentation      City of New Hope    Resolution No. 2023‐    Resolution approving 2024 proposed budget and preliminary property tax levy,   and setting public hearing date for the 2024 budget and preliminary property tax levy    WHEREAS, the City of New Hope is required by State law to approve a resolution setting forth an  annual tax levy to the Hennepin County Auditor; and    WHEREAS, Minnesota Statues require approval of a preliminary property tax levy and preliminary  budget on or before September 30th of each year; and    WHEREAS, the City Council has received the proposed budget document;    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of New Hope, that the  Preliminary 2024 budget shall be as follows:        General  Fund 5,903,614$     Economic Development Authority 66,000             Park Infrastructure 64,690             Street Infrastructure 2,838,333       Sanitary Sewer 4,202,000       Water 6,153,000       Solid Waste  Management 366,052           Golf  Course 435,500           Ice Arena 1,457,070       Storm Water 1,442,000       Street Lighting 186,000           Internal Service Funds 3,513,609       TOTAL ESTIMATED NON‐TAX  RECEIPTS 26,627,868$   TOTAL PROPERTY TAX  REVENUE 20,075,245$   TOTAL REVENUE 46,703,112$     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing will be held on November 27,  2023; and    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of New Hope, Hennepin County,  Minnesota, that the following sums of money be levied for collection in 2024 upon the taxable property  in said City of New Hope for the following purposes:       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 2015B GO Imp Bonds (Northwoods South) levy is hereby  adjusted from the scheduled amount of $192,671 to $206,685 to provide adequate cash flow to service  the debt;  General  Fund 18,578,101$   Economic Development Authority 825,400           Park Infrastructure 855,000           Street Infrastructure 4,622,599       Debt Service 3,467,116       Sanitary Sewer 4,142,439       Water 5,687,595       Solid Waste  Management 366,016           Golf  Course 561,490           Ice Arena 1,313,778       Storm Water 1,564,821       Street Lighting 137,206           Internal Service Funds 10,246,504     TOTAL EXPENDITURES 52,368,065$   2023 Levied 2024  Requested Increase /  Decrease Program or service Base  Levy General  fund 12,076,955$  12,674,488$  597,533$        4.95           3.14     % Street Improvements 1,698,622      1,783,553      84,931            5.00           0.45      Park Improvements 925,185          946,444          21,259            2.30           0.11      Economic Development Authority 160,650          168,683          8,033               5.00           0.04      Housing and Redevelopment Authority 437,850          459,743          21,893            5.00           0.11      Fire Capital ‐                        100,000          100,000          100.00       0.52      Swimming Pool Capital ‐                        100,000          100,000          100.00       0.52      City Hall  Capital ‐                        100,000          100,000          100.00       0.52      Debt Service ‐        2015A  GO TIF Bonds (City Center) 237,853          235,017          (2,836)             (1.19)          (0.01)    2015B GO Imp Bonds (Northwoods South) 208,745          206,685          (2,060)             (0.99)          (0.01)    2016A  GO Imp Bonds (Northwoods North) 263,709          259,352          (4,357)             (1.65)          (0.02)    2017A  GO Bonds (Police Dept/City Hall) 1,705,515      1,706,828      1,313               0.08           0.01      2018A  GO Tax  Abatement Bonds (Pool and Park) 867,464          865,784          (1,680)             (0.19)          (0.01)    2019A  GO Tax  Abatement Bonds (Pool and Park P 470,768          468,668          (2,100)             (0.45)          (0.01)    Total  Property Taxes 19,053,316$  20,075,245$  1,021,929$    5.36           5.36     % % Change  from Prior  Year % of  Total   Change   BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 2018A GO Tax Abatement Bonds (Pool and Park) are hereby  adjusted from the schedule amount of $305,784 to $865,784 to include the tax abatement levy portion of  the levy;     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 2019A GO Tax Abatement Bonds (Pool and Park Ph. 2) are  hereby adjusted from the schedule amount of $119,668 to $468,668 to include the tax abatement portion  of the levy;    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 2021A GO Bonds (Ice Arena) are hereby adjusted from the  schedule amount of $25,013 to $0 as the debt service will be covered by sales revenue from ice arena  operations;    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transmit this  information to the County Auditor of Hennepin County, Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of  Revenue, if applicable, in the format requested as required by law.    Adopted by the New Hope City Council on September 11, 2023.         Attest:     _____________________________  ______________________________________                   City Clerk    Mayor  2024 PRELIMINARY BUDGET New Hope City Council Meeting• Sept. 11, 2023 Presentation Outline Review budget process Review revenues and expenditures Present preliminary tax levy and general fund Review debt levies Review estimated tax impact and tax rate 2 Budget Process September 11, 2023 Council Meeting Approve 2024 preliminary tax supported budgets Approve 2024 preliminary tax levy (maximum amount) Schedule public hearing date for 2024 budget (November 27 at 6:30 pm) City Clerk submits maximum tax levy to county auditor for certification along with public hearing date September 18, 2023 Work Session General fund budgets reviewed with city manager, Abdo and department heads 3 Budget Process October 16, 2023 Work Session Utility and enterprise fund budgets reviewed with city manager, Abdo and department heads HRG budget/program/rates discussed Utility rate recommendations reviewed November 20, 2023 Work Session County assessor information reviewed City services survey results presented Budget public hearing presentation reviewed 4 Budget Process November 27, 2023 Budget Public Hearing Presentation and comments from residents December 11, 2023 Council Meeting Final budget approved Utility/recycling rate changes approved Certify final levy to Hennepin County Auditor and Department of Revenue 5 Revenue Budgets 6 2023 Adopted Budget 2024 Preliminary Budget 2023 to 2024 Increase (Decrease) General Fund 5,158,252$ 5,903,614$ 745,362$ 14.45 % Economic Development Authority 78,000 66,000 (12,000) -15.38 Park Infrastructure 56,149 64,690 8,541 15.21 Street Infrastructure 537,500 2,838,333 2,300,833 428.06 Sanitary Sewer 4,064,500 4,202,000 137,500 3.38 Water 6,139,500 6,153,000 13,500 0.22 Solid Waste Management 267,700 366,052 98,352 36.74 Golf Course 396,150 435,500 39,350 9.93 Ice Arena 1,439,355 1,457,070 17,715 1.23 Storm Water 1,375,500 1,442,000 66,500 4.83 Street Lighting 180,100 186,000 5,900 3.28 Internal Service Funds 3,147,283 3,513,609 366,326 11.64 TOTAL ESTIMATED NON-TAX RECEIPTS 22,839,989$ 26,627,868$ 3,787,879$ 16.58 % TOTAL PROPERTY TAX REVENUE 19,053,316$ 20,075,244$ 1,021,928$ 5.36 % TOTAL REVENUE 41,893,305$ 46,703,111$ 4,809,806$ 11.48 % 2023 to 2024 Increase (Decrease) Expenditure Budgets 7 2023 Adopted Budget 2024 Preliminary Budget 2023 to 2024 Increase (Decrease) General Fund 17,235,207$ 18,578,101$ 1,342,894$ 7.79 % Economic Development Authority 824,811 825,400 589 0.07 Park Infrastructure 1,948,000 855,000 (1,093,000) -56.11 Street Infrastructure 5,272,095 4,622,599 (649,496) -12.32 Debt Service 3,462,088 3,467,116 5,028 0.15 Sanitary Sewer 3,722,548 4,142,439 419,891 11.28 Water 10,852,121 5,687,595 (5,164,526) -47.59 Solid Waste Management 318,164 366,016 47,852 15.04 Golf Course 596,197 561,490 (34,707) -5.82 Ice Arena 2,478,733 1,313,778 (1,164,955) -47.00 Storm Water 1,445,940 1,564,821 118,881 8.22 Street Lighting 625,706 137,206 (488,500) -78.07 Internal Service Funds 4,202,830 10,246,504 6,043,674 143.80 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 52,984,440$ 52,368,065$ (616,375)$ -1.16 % 2023 to 2024 Increase (Decrease) 2024 Preliminary Major Revenue Budget Changes $458,326 increase in Local Government Aid. $203,500 increase in Public Safety Aid to be used in 2024. $2,037,333 increase in Municipal State Aid grant for the 36th Avenue bridge replacement and 56th, Xylon and Louisiana street project. $273,000 increase in franchise fees for new rates implemented in March 2023. 8 2024 Preliminary Major Expenditure Budget Changes $601,767 increase to fund 3% increase in wages/benefits; step increases, adjustment to health insurance contributions, and Council salary increase. $177,132 increase in West Metro Fire-Rescue District joint powers agreement (includes aerial lease and two truck leases). $58,366 increase in IT charges, including WatchGuard, records management through LETG, and LOGIS software. $272,960 increase in central garage charges. $64,768 increase in elections budget for election judge costs. 9 Property Tax Levy 10 2023 Levied 2024 Requested Increase / Decrease Program or service Base Levy General fund 12,076,955$ 12,674,488$ 597,533$ 4.95 3.14 % Street Improvements 1,698,622 1,783,553 84,931 5.00 0.45 Park Improvements (1)925,185 946,444 21,259 2.30 0.11 Economic Development Authority 160,650 168,683 8,033 5.00 0.04 Housing and Redevelopment Authority 437,850 459,743 21,893 5.00 0.11 Fire Capital - 100,000 100,000 100.00 0.52 Swimming Pool Capital - 100,000 100,000 100.00 0.52 City Hall Capital - 100,000 100,000 100.00 0.52 Debt Service - 2015A GO TIF Bonds (City Center)237,853 235,017 (2,836) (1.19) (0.01) 2015B GO Imp Bonds (Northwoods South)208,745 206,685 (2,060) (0.99) (0.01) 2016A GO Imp Bonds (Northwoods North)263,709 259,352 (4,357) (1.65) (0.02) 2017A GO Bonds (Police Dept/City Hall)1,705,515 1,706,828 1,313 0.08 0.01 2018A GO Tax Abatement Bonds (Pool and Park)867,464 865,784 (1,680) (0.19) (0.01) 2019A GO Tax Abatement Bonds (Pool and Park P 470,768 468,668 (2,100) (0.45) (0.01) Total Property Taxes 19,053,316$ 20,075,245$ 1,021,929$ 5.36 5.36 % (1)Includes an increase of 5% as the annual Park Infrastructure Levy increase, plus an additional $500,000 levy to support Ice Arena debt service. % Change from Prior Year % of Total Change 2024 Preliminary Tax Levy General fund tax levy is $12,674,488, which is $597,533 or 4.95% increase over 2023 general fund levy of $12,076,955. Total tax levy, including: General Fund Street and Park Infrastructure Funds EDA Levy HRA Levy Fire, Swimming Pool and City Hall Capital Prior Debt Levies Total tax levy is $20,075,245, which is 5.36% increase over 2023 total levy of $19,053,316. 11 2024 Preliminary Tax Levy Total tax levy includes: 5% ($84,931) increase in street infrastructure levy 2.3% ($21,259) increase in park infrastructure levy 5% ($8,033) increase in EDA levy for redevelopment projects 5% ($21,893) increase in HRA levy to achieve long-term funding plan for scattered site housing program New levies for future capital needs for the fire station, aquatic center and city hall/police facility; $100,000 each, totaling $300,000. 12 2024 Preliminary Tax Levy Total tax levy includes: Prior Debt Levies: 2015 City Center infrastructure 2015 Northwood South infrastructure 2016 Northwood North infrastructure 2017 Police Department/City Hall 2018 Pool and Park 2019 Pool and Park Five of the bond debt levies are decreasing for a total of $13,033 One of the bond debt levies is increasing by $1,313 Overall, the combined debt levies are decreasing by $11,720 13 Estimated Tax Impact Median home value in 2023 is $326,050, which is an 0.32% increase from 2022. Current estimated impact on residential homes based on 5.36% increase in city tax levy is 0% For homes valued between $175,000 and $500,000 the tax increase estimate is $1 to $4. 14 2023 Market Value of a Home Taxable Market Value 2023 Actual 2024 Estimated $ Increase / (decrease) % Increase / (decrease) 175,000$ 153,500$ 877$ 879$ 1$ 0% 200,000 180,800 1,033 1,035 2 0% 225,000 208,000 1,189 1,191 2 0% 250,000 235,300 1,345 1,347 2 0% 300,000 289,800 1,657 1,659 2 0% 350,000 344,300 1,968 1,971 3 0% 400,000 398,800 2,280 2,283 3 0% 450,000 450,000 (1)2,572 2,576 4 0% 500,000 500,000 (1)2,858 2,862 4 0% (1) For 2023 the Homestead Market Value Exclusion is phased out at a value of $413,800. Tax Rate Based on current information: The city tax rate is projected to decrease from  57.162% in 2023 to  57.061% in 2024 The total tax rate is projected to decrease from 125.085% in 2023 to 125.204% in 2024 *Amounts for County, School, and Other are estimates. 15 2022 2023 2024 City Tax Rate 62.826%57.162%57.061% HRA Tax Rate 1.497%1.342%1.562% County Tax Rate 38.535%34.542%34.542% School Tax Rate 26.507%24.092%24.092% Other Tax Rate 8.742%7.947%7.947% Total Tax Rate 138.107%125.085%125.204% Summary Staff feels this is a reasonable place to start for the preliminary maximum budget and tax levy. More detailed discussions to take place over next several months. Council is asked to adopt a resolution setting the maximum tax levy. 16 S:\September 11, 2023 Council Meeting\12.1 Q ‐ Upcoming Events.docx   Request for Action  September 11, 2023    Approved by: Reece Bertholf, City Manager  Originating Department: City Manager  By: Reece Bertholf, City Manager    Agenda Title  Exchange of communication between members of the city council  Upcoming meetings and events:  Sept. 12 No Citizen Advisory Commission Meeting    Sept. 14 12:30 p.m. – Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission Meeting    1:30 p.m. – Corridor Management Committee Meeting    Sept. 16 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Vehicle Fair at Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive    Sept. 18 6/6:30 p.m. – City Council Work Session    Sept. 19 4:45 p.m. – City of New Hope Bus Tour    Sept. 20 5:30 p.m. – North Metro Mayors Board of Directors Meeting    Sept. 21 7:30 a.m. – Northwest Cable Television Cable Board Meeting    8:30 a.m. – Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission Meeting    Sept. 25 7 p.m. – City Council Meeting        Agenda Section Other Business Item Number  12.1