09-10-24 City Council Work Session Agenda September 10, 2024 — 6:30 PM
Council Conference Room
Hybrid Meeting
1.Review the 2025 Proposed General Fund and Preliminary Levy
2.Budget Discussion - Review 2025 Other funds and 2025-2034 CIP
3.Council Review of Future Draft Agendas
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City of Golden Valley City Council Work Session September 10, 2024 — 6:30 PM
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Finance
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Work Session
September 10, 2024
Agenda Item
1. Review the 2025 Proposed General Fund and Preliminary Levy
Prepared By
Lyle Hodges, Finance Director
Summary
This is a summary presentation of the proposed 2025 levy and budget for the General Fund of the City.
Financial or Budget Considerations
The supporting documents set the budget for 2025. The budget is the department's guideline for
conducting business and operations in the coming year.
Legal Considerations
The City is legally required to meet various deadlines for the Truth in Taxation process. This discussion
will help keep us on track to meet those timelines.
Equity Considerations
The proposed budget strives to advance the equity goals of the City by funding infrastructure,
programs, and services that provide opportunities and resources for all.
Recommended Action
Receive a report on the proposed 2025 general fund budget and proposed 2025 property tax levy.
Supporting Documents
2025 Genral Fund Budget Summary
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2025 General Fund Budget
&
2025 Tax Levy
Individual Elected Official Meetings
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Remaining Schedule for 2025 Budget
•Conclude Individual Mayor/Councilmember discussions by September 3 rd
•September 10-Council/Manager Meeting
•Review all funds’ budgets (General, Enterprise, Special Revenue, Internal Service Funds)
•Review 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Program
•Review 2025 Proposed Levy and Tax Impact
•September 17-Council Meeting
•Proposed Property Tax Levy and Budget (Amount Approved will go on notice for November)
•Proposed HRA Tax Levy and Budget (Amount Approved will go on notice for November as Other Levies)
•December 3-Council Meeting
•Property Tax Hearing-Adoption of 2025-2026 Budget and 2025 Property Tax Levy
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Tax Levy Summary
Levy Payable
2024
Proposed Levy
Payable 2025
Percent
Change
General Fund $26,778,525 $27,976,345 4.5%
Bonded Debt:
Street Improvement Bonds 5,129,305 5,564,785 8.5%
Brookview Community Center 1,214,600 1,202,675 -1.0%
Debt Sub-Total 6,343,905 6,779,985 6.9%
HRA Levy 288,880 319,181 10.5%
TOTAL LEVY $33,411,310 $35,075,511 4.9%
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Expenditure Category Updates
•Investments in:
•Employee Engagement and Training
•Targeted responses to employee survey led by the City Manager’s office
•Update costs and add training opportunities for more staff across several departments
•Update memberships to provide additional professional development opportunities
•Employee Compensation
•Implement results of the recently completed market analysis
•Increased Service Levels
•Add 0.5 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) to prioritize building maintenance
•Add 1.0 FTE for IT technical help and responsiveness
•Add 2.0 FTE for full-time firefighters by decreasing budget for paid-on-call staffing
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Expenditure Category Updates
•City infrastructure, planning, and responsiveness:
•Strategic planning
•Focus on organizational goal-setting and priorities
•Fellow program to engage and develop interest in government employment, create pathway
into the organization for future leaders
•Community development investments related to:
•Missing Middle study
•Economic Development Strategy
•Ordinance updates
•Right-size Public Works’ cost to provide services to the City and citizens
•Align budgets with inflationary costs for electric, gas, salt, and other commodities
•Phase out dependence on Hennepin County for public safety services and return to city
staffed public safety
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Impact on Median Value Home
2024 2025
Dollar
Change
Percent
Change
Median Home Value $423,800 $440,600 $16,800 3.96%
Estimated Property Tax $2,332 $2,550 $218 9.38%
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Other Considerations:
•Golden Valley is a contributor to the Fiscal Disparities Pool
•The City contributes more to the pool of shared tax base resources, than it
receives back from the distribution of those resources
•Formula driven allocation, guided by statute
•Golden Valley receives no Local Government Aid (LGA)
•The State made no change to the appropriation between 2024 and 2025
•Formula driven allocation, guided by statute
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Finance
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Work Session
September 10, 2024
Agenda Item
2. Budget Discussion - Review 2025 Other funds and 2025-2034 CIP
Prepared By
Lyle Hodges, Finance Director
Summary
This is a summary presentation of the proposed 2025 budgets for non-general funds as well a review
of capital improvements planned in future years.
Financial or Budget Considerations
The supporting documents set the budget for 2025. The budget is a department's guideline for
conduction business and operations in the coming year. The Capital Improvement Plan guides long-
term investments in the City's equipment and infrastructure.
Legal Considerations
The city is legally required to meet various deadlines for budget purposes. This discussion will keep the
City on track to meet those timelines.
Equity Considerations
The proposed budget strives to advance the equity goals of the City by funding infrastructure,
programs, and services that provide opportunities and resources for all.
Recommended Action
Receive a presentation on the proposed 2025 budget for all non-general funds as well as the summary
of planned capital improvements.
Supporting Documents
2025 Other Funds & CIP Proposed Budget.pptx
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2025 Non-General Fund Budgets
&
2025-2034 Capital Program
Individual Elected Official Meetings
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Remaining Schedule for 2025 Budget
•Conclude Individual Mayor/Councilmember discussions by September 3 rd
•September 10-Council/Manager Meeting
•Review all funds’ budgets (General, Enterprise, Special Revenue, Internal Service Funds)
•Review 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Program
•Review 2025 Proposed Levy and Tax Impact
•September 17-Council Meeting
•Proposed Property Tax Levy and Budget (Amount Approved will go on notice for November)
•Proposed HRA Tax Levy and Budget (Amount Approved will go on notice for November as Other Levies)
•December 3-Council Meeting
•Property Tax Hearing-Adoption of 2025-2026 Budget and 2025 Property Tax Levy
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Other Funds
•Enterprise Funds (Business-type activities, external focus)
•Water & Sewer Utility
•Brookview Golf Course
•Motor Vehicle Licensing (DMV)
•Storm Water Utility
•Conservation/Recycling
•Special Revenue Funds (Revenue restricted as to use):
•Community Services Commission
•Brookview Facility
•Internal Service Fund (Proprietary, internal focused)
•Vehicle Maintenance
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Enterprise Funds
•Water & Sewer Utility
•Major Revenues:
•Utility Fees
•Franchise fees
•Major Expenses:
•Accounts for the purchase and reselling of water from the City of Minneapolis through the
Joint Water Commission – Approximately $3.5M per year
•Accounts for wastewater treatment through the Metropolitan Council Environmental
Services – Approximately $3.5M per year
•Transfers $300,000 per year to General Fund
•Upcoming CIP – Zane Ave/Lindsay Street, Continued routine maintenance, Infrastructure
Renewal Program beginning 2027
•2025 Proposed Revenue: $13,653,120
•2025 Proposed Expenses: $13,033,215
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Enterprise Funds
•Brookview Golf Course
•Major Revenues:
•Sales from Golf activities and restaurant – 316 Grill
•Major Expenses:
•Personnel and Operations of the golf course and related amenities – pro shop, range, par 3,
lawn bowling, 316 Grill, curling.
•Transfers $85,000 per year to General Fund
•Capital Outlay – planned purchase of golf carts and cart storage and range building in 2026
and 2027
•2025 Proposed Revenue: $5,395,000
•2025 Proposed Expenses: $4,710,154
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Enterprise Funds
•Motor Vehicle - DMV
•Major Revenues:
•Registration fees – rates set by State, comprises 95.4% of 2025 revenue budget
•Major Expenses:
•Personnel to support DMV Operations – 88.8% of the 2025 expense budget is personnel
•Transfers $30,000 per year to General Fund
•2025 Proposed Revenue: $482,200
•2025 Proposed Expenses: $624,774
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Enterprise Funds
•Storm Water Utility
•Major Revenues:
•Utility charges for services
•State and other funding sources – Basset Creek Watershed, County – for CIP funding
•Major Expenses:
•Personnel to support operations
•Major upcoming CIP – Decola Pond Flood Mitigation, Basset Creek Restoration, IRP starting
in 2027
•Transfers $250,000 to General Fund each year
•2025 Proposed Revenue: $6,726,900
•2025 Proposed Expenses: $5,862,320
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Enterprise Funds
•Conservation & Recycling
•Major Revenues:
•Utility charges for services – recycling and organics
•County Grants
•Major Expenses:
•Contractual services for recycling services
•Support for Mighty Tidy day and leaf drop site management
•No upcoming CIP specific to Conservation & Recycling
•Transfers $75,000 to General Fund each year
•2025 Proposed Revenue: $1,226,860
•2025 Proposed Expenses: $1,226,930
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Special Revenue Funds
•Community Services Commission
•Major Revenues:
•Lawful Gambling proceeds – pull tab revenue from participating venues
•Fund raising proceeds
•Major Expenses:
•Contractual payments to various local human services organizations
•2025 Proposed Revenue: $58,500
•2025 Proposed Expenses: $58,500
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Special Revenue Funds
•Brookview Facility
•Major Revenues:
•Room rental for hosted events
•Indoor play area
•Major Expenses:
•Operations for the building and play area
•CIP – Repairs and updates to the facility
•2025 Proposed Revenue: $679,500
•2025 Proposed Expenses: $710,102
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Internal Service Funds
•Vehicle Maintenance
•Major Revenues:
•Charges to other funds for services – maintenance, repair, fuel
•Major Expenses:
•Personnel and contractual services to maintain the City’s fleet
•2025 Proposed Revenue: $572,156
•2025 Proposed Expenses: $572,156
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Other Capital Improvements
•Vehicles and Equipment
•Scheduled purchase of various vehicles for Fire, Police, Public Works
•Purchases of specialty equipment for Public Safety and Public Works
•Information Technology and related purchases
•Funding source – General Fund transfer - $1,200,000 in 2025
•Park Improvements
•Ongoing improvements and maintenance at various parks
•Beginning in 2025 – strategic park plan to tie into comprehensive plan
•Funding source – General Fund transfer - $425,000 in 2025
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Other Capital Improvements
•Buildings
•Maintenance and updates at the City’s Buildings: City Hall, Public Safety, Streets and
Park Maintenance, Vehicle Maintenance, Warehouse and Animal Impound, Golf
Maintenance, Fire Station 2, Fire Station 3, Brookview Facility/Golf Operations
•Includes Cablecasting maintenance and upgrades
•Major upcoming projects:
•Remote Fire station
•Public Safety and Public Works buildings
•Funding Sources:
•Transfer from General Fund: $600,000 for 2025 (Maintenance of existing buildings)
•Bonds and Local Sales Tax (New buildings)
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Other Capital Improvements
•Streets
•Maintenance and updates to City’s streets and infrastructure
•Major upcoming projects:
•Completion of final PMP Projects
•Launch of Infrastructure Renewal Program (IRP)
•Funding Sources:
•Transfer from General Fund: $1,050,000 for 2025
•Bonds, assessments, state aid, grants as available
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City Manager's Office
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Work Session
September 10, 2024
Agenda Item
3. Council Review of Future Draft Agendas
Prepared By
Noah Schuchman, City Manager
Supporting Documents
Review of Future Draft Agendas
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Review of Future Draft Agendas
Meeting & Item Info
September 17, 2024 City Council Special Meeting - 5:30 PM
Commissioner Interviews
Discussion Regarding Appointments/Reappointments
Adjournment
September 17, 2024 HRA Meeting - 6:30 PM
Consent Agenda
Public Hearing
Old Business
New Business
Public Input and Approve Proposed HRA Fund Budget & Levy
September 17, 2024 City Council Meeting - 6:30 PM
1A - Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement
Presentation
Proclamation Honoring September 15 - October 15, 2024 as Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month
New Employee Introductions
Consent - City Check Registers
Approval of City Check Registers
Consent - Licenses
Consent - Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces
Board/Commission Appointments and Reappointments
Board/Commission Appointments (youth)
Consent - Bid, Quotes, and Contracts
Native Vegetation Management
Authorize Agreement with Center for Energy and Environment for Home Energy Squad
Traffic Control Agreement with Breck School
Encroachment Agreement No. 2024.002 on Metropolitan Council Property
Zane Avenue and Lindsay Street - Award Construction Services Contract to SEH, Inc.
Consent - Grants and Donations
Consent - Miscellaneous
Set Date for Proposed Property Tax Levy Payable 2024 and 2024-2025 Budget
Adopt Resolution Approving Social Media Policy
License for Utility to Cross Public Waters
Public Hearing
Continuation of Public Hearing - Bassett Creek Medical PUD Amendment, Ordinance
Minor Subdivision (“Boerner Addition”) At 6930 Olson Memorial Highway
Old Business
New Business
Receive Public Input and Approve:
- Resolution Adopting the Preliminary Budget and Tax Levy;
- Resolution Consenting to the Proposed Housing and Redevelopment Levy
October 1, 2024 City Council Meeting - 6:30 PM
1A - Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement
Presentation
Proclamation for LGBTQ+ History Month
Consent - City Check Registers
Approval of City Check Registers
Consent - Licenses
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Meeting & Item Info
Consent - Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces
Consent - Bid, Quotes, and Contracts
Dissolution of JPA West Metro Home Remodeling Fair Mtka, Hopkins Etc
Consent - Grants and Donations
Resolution to Accept Donation from the Golden Valley Crime Prevention Fund for Trunk or Treat Event
Consent - Miscellaneous
Approve Waiver of Public Hearing and Certification of Special Assessments 2024 PMP Sanitary Sewer Repairs
Approve Waiver of Public Hearing and Certification of Special Assessments 2024 PMP Driveways
Appointment of Additional Election Judges and Student Judges for Municipal Election - Resolution
Adopt Resolution Approving City of Golden Valley Purchasing Card Policy
Public Hearing
Special Assessments - Delinquent Utility Bills - Resolution
Special Assessments - Miscellaneous Charges - Resolution
Old Business
New Business
October 8, 2024 City Council Work Session - 6:30 PM
Discussion of Housing Improvement Area (HIA)
Discuss Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA)
Cannabis Ordinance Discussion
Review Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Annual Fee Schedule Review
Site Plan Zoning Code Amendment
Council Review of Future Draft Agendas
October 15, 2024 City Council Meeting - 6:30 PM
1A - Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement
Presentation
New Employee Introductions
Consent - City Check Registers
Approval of City Check Registers
Consent - Licenses
Consent - Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces
Consent - Bid, Quotes, and Contracts
Contract of Transportation and Disposal of Fill
Contract for 16-inch Gate Valve Repair
Consent - Grants and Donations
Consent - Miscellaneous
GVFD Relief Association Bylaws
Public Hearing
Old Business
New Business
First Reading of Cannabis Regulation Ordinance
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