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.
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may refer the matter to staff for handling or for consideration at a future meeting. You are welcome
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New Hope Values and Vision
City Mission
Strong local government that is proactive in responding to the community needs and issues by delivering quality
public service to all city residents, businesses, property owners, and organizations in a prudent and e cient manner.
Values
Excellence and Quality in the Delivery of Services
We believe that service to the public is our reason for being and strive to deliver quality services in a
highly professional and cost-e ective manner.
Fiscal Responsibility
We believe that fi scal responsibility and the prudent stewardship of public funds and city assets is essential if
residents are to have confi dence in government.
Ethics, Integrity and Professionalism
We believe that ethics, integrity, and professionalism are the foundation blocks of public trust and confi dence and
that all meaningful relationships are built on these values.
Respect for the Individual
We believe in the uniqueness of every individual, and welcome, appreciate, and respect diversity and the di ering
of opinions.
Open, Honest, and Respectful Communication
We believe that open, honest, and respectful communication is essential for an informed and involved citizenry
and to foster a positive environment for those interacting with our city.
Cooperation and Teamwork
We believe that the public is best served when all work cooperatively.
Visionary Leadership and Planning
We believe that the very essence of leadership is to be responsive to current goals and needs, and visionary in
planning for the future.
Vision
e city is a great place to grow as a family, individual, or business.
All within our city are safe and secure.
Essential services will be those that promote a safe and healthy environment for all residents.
Essential services and programs will be enhanced and streamlined, and will be provided in an economical manner
and with measurable results.
e city views residents as its greatest asset and seeks their input and participation.
e city will meet the communication needs of citizens, elected o cials, and city sta .
Strategic Goals
e city will maintain and improve its infrastructure (water distribution, storm water, sewer, roads, parks,
lighting, and city facilities).
e city will use frugal spending and resourceful fi nancial management to maintain its fi scal health.
e city will encourage maintenance, redevelopment, and reinvestment of existing properties to improve
or enhance its tax base.
e city will provide core services with a professional sta who are equipped with the necessary tools and
equipment and given necessary direction.
e city will facilitate and improve communications to promote e ective intergovernmental cooperation
between sta , citizens, and Council.
Adopted by the New Hope City Council, August 2006
Reaffirmed by the New Hope City Council, February 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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:
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
$64,768 increase in elections budget for election judge
costs.
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Property Tax Levy
10
2023 Levied
2024
Requested
Increase /
Decrease
Program or service
Base Levy
General fund 12,076,955$ 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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