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3-14-94 agendaCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1994 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA INTRODUCTORY PROCEEDINGS CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE (1) SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 1994; (2) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 1994; (3) SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 7, 1994; AND (4) CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION OF MARCH 7, 1994 PRESENTATIONS 1. OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION CONGRATULATING JAKOB AND BERIT BJERKEM ON THEIR 25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY AND DESIGNATING SATURDAY, MARCH 19 AS SUSAG-BJERKEM DAY IN RICHFIELD AGENDA APPROVAL 3. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA CONSENT CALENDAR NOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR CONTAINS SEVERAL SEPARATE ITEMS WHICH ARE ACTED UPON BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN ONE MOTION. ONCE THE CONSENT CALENDAR HAS BEEN APPROVED, THE INDIVIDUAL ITEMS AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS HAVE ALSO BEEN APPROVED. NO FURTHER COUNCIL ACTION IS NECESSARY. HOWEVER, ANY COUNCIL MEMBER MAY REQUEST THAT AN ITEM BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND PLACED ON THE REGULAR AGENDA FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND ACTION. ALL ITEMS LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL. 4A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PARTIAL FEE TAKING AT 7700 PORTLAND AVENUE; 77TH STREET PROJECT C.L. 81 B. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION APPROVING PAY RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR ELECTION JUDGES C.L. 82 C. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH CANTUS CORPORATION FOR COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY C.L. 83 D. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR ONE REVERSIBLE FRONT PLOW AND ONE HYDRAULIC WING PLOW FROM MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT, INC. IN AMOUNT OF $12,464.25 C.L. 84 E. ESTIMATE #2 PAYMENT FOR SUPPLYING 2 UNITS OF LIME SOFTENING REACTOR/CLARIFIER EQUIPMENT AT WATER TREATMENT PLANT; INFILCO-DEGREMONT, INC.; $292,866.00 F. FINAL PAYMENT FOR FURNISHING MAIN SERVICE ENTRANCE SWITCHBOARD AND DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT MODIFICATION; GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.; $16,676.00 G. ESTIMATE #8 PAYMENT FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT MODIFICATIONS; BOR-SON CONSTRUCTION; $209,571.00 H. ESTIMATE #6 PAYMENT FOR ELECTRICAL CONTRACT REGARDING WATER TREATMENT PLANT MODIFICATIONS: PAGE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR; $17,100.00 J. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF NEW GARBAGE HAULER LICENSE: RANDY'S SANITATION, INC.; 3 VEHICLES PUBLIC HEARING 5. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 1994 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM 1 COUNCIL LETTER NO. 85 RESOLUTION 6. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 1993 BUDGETS OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS COUNCIL LETTER NO. 86 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS & OTHER BUSINESS 7. CONSIDERATION OF ORDERING CITY PROJECT NO. 899, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR MADISON PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT COUNCIL LETTER NO. 87 8. CONSIDERATION OF RECEIPT OF UNAUDITED 1993 FINANCIAL REPORT COUNCIL LETTER NO. 88 9. CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW TASKS UNLIMITED TO OPERATE FAIRWEATHER LODGE AT 6733 LYNDALE AVENUE 9 COUNCIL LETTER NO. 89 0 AIRPORT BUSINESS 10. AIRPORT STATUS REPORT 77TH STREET PROJECT BUSINESS 11. 77TH STREET PROJECT STATUS REPORT 12. LEGISLATIVE REPORT COUNCIL CHOICE 13. COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS 14. CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS ADJOURNMENT Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in advance 46 to the Administrative Services Director at 861-9702. 4)q CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 81 Agenda March 14, 1994 Issue Statement: Adoption of a resolution establishing just compensation and authorizing purchase of a partial fee taking at 7700 Portland Avenue; 77th Street Project. Background: The property at 7700 Portland Avenue will not be purchased for the 77th Street Project. However, it will be necessary to purchase a portion of the property at the corner to properly install a new sidewalk resulting from the new right-of-way. The portion to be taken for the new sidewalk will approximate a 20 x 20 foot triangular section. The business sign located within this area will be relocated. Recommended Motion: Adopt the attached resolution which establishes just compensation for the partial fee taking at $2,300.00 and also authorize purchase.. Basis of Recommendation: 1. MnDOT and FHWA procedures were followed including notification of the owner. 2. Project funds are available. Alternative Recommendation: Delay action. Discussion/Decision Mode: Approval will make it possible for this process to continue in a timely manner and help meet project deadlines. submitted, James D, Prosser City ager JDP:ds 0 yA-I RESOLUTION NO. THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PARTIAL FEE TAKING AT 7700 PORTLAND AVENUE SOUTH; 77TH STREET PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of Richfield, Minnesota desires to purchase certain real property pursuant to and in furtherance of the 77th Street Project (Project) heretofore adopted by the City of Richfield (City) said real property being described in Exhibit A, attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the City has adopted and official map for improvements to 77th Street; and WHEREAS, the improvements to 77th Street necessitate the purchase of real property; and WHEREAS, the City is authorized by Minnesota Statutes to acquire real property within its jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) are funding this project; and WHEREAS, the City has caused appraisals of the subject property to be made by qualified independent professional real estate appraisers to determine fair market value; and WHEREAS, a qualified review appraiser has certified the appraisal report as to conformity with appraisal standards and has certified same. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota as follows: 1. That just compensation is determined to be $2,300.00. 2. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to commence negotiations for the purchase of said real property. 3. That the City Manager and Mayor are authorized to execute appropriate agreements. 4. That the City Manager is hereby directed to notify, in writing, the owners of subject property as soon as possible that the City intends to acquire a partial fee taking in his property and establish eligibility for relocation benefits if any. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 14th day of March, 1994. Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk Orr . Sdtelen 300 Park Place Center 612-595-5775 Mayeron & 5775 Wayzata Boulevard 1-800-753-5775 0affiS%IAS§0ciateS,Inc. Minneapolis, MN 55416-1228 FAX 595-5774 PARCEL NO.: PID NO.: OWNER: 52A 34028-24-44-0006 Elsen Brothers Inc. Description of Taking: Fee Taking for Right of Way The part of Tract A, Registered Land Survey No. 665, files of the Registrar of Titles, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which lies northeasterly of the following described line: Commencing at the northeast corner of said Tract A; thence westerly along the north line thereof, a distance of 20.00 feet, to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence southeasterly to a point on the east line of said Tract A, distant 20.00 feet southerly of the northeast corner thereof and said line there terminating. LJ 41 li:\493300\SU RV\MISC\52A TOTE: No boundary survey work was performed as to the Precise location of this tract EASEDEAMS I hereby certify that this survey. pbua, or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly licensed land surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota. 1/ 4 - --- -5?a L D. Edward Arnes, 4S. I.ic. No. 11394 Date Engineers - Architects - Planners - Surveyors yA-3 +I +1 +I ?- f- F- w w w 000 to (n N 000 fl- O f- LO N M II II II a w fZ Q Q w c? Q 3 Z. Z Q Q F_ 3 0 w w z cr O N ai c Q C t0 d i d O o o L a N W? W W O ? J f V r N N gg y}? = j' ~ g g °° b ? g c'r 00 8 i s W ¢ g n u ?7 8 J . g n a A . . . n u K W m o+ R M °? o N « I I n I L Q fY F- ii LL z F- cr c W w z ? S ? II ? Ii °r IN,- Z W W LL t N O M J d W Oj U 0: fs E U 'S ' 3Ad GNVd i80d v v o P U S%9 0 N M • V -• 'b u ? 3 o,ca e ou c i..e:Ie a*@ L V 0 0 Om7< d '•i 0 Gg a^ .Y 2 O E m o v V Y d v o ? i ? co 0 Q Y L48 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 82 Agenda March 14, 1994 Issue Statement: Consideration of a resolution to increase the pay of election judges. Background: Minnesota Statute 204B.31(d) provides that compensation to election judges serving in any city is to be determined by the governing body of the city and that election judges shall receive at least the prevailing Minnesota minimum wage for each hour spent carrying out their duties at the polling places and in attending training sessions. The City of Richfield currently compensates election judges at the following rates: Chairperson $6.00 per hour Asst. Chairperson $5.50 per hour Judge $5.25 per hour The City revises the pay of election judges periodically to maintain reasonable and appropriate compensation rates. The last time Richfield adjusted the pay for election judges was four years ago in 1990. Recommendation: Adopt the attached resolution increasing the pay of election judges to the following: Chairperson $6.25 per hour Asst. Chairperson $5.75 per hour Judge $5.50 per hour Basis for Recommendation: 1. Election judges fulfill an essential role in the conduct and integrity of the election process. 2. Election judge compensation was last adjusted in 1990. 3. This increase would maintain the pay scale as comparable with what other communities in the area are paying election judges (see attached survey). 4. Maintaining a reasonable wage will assist in retaining experienced judges and recruiting new judges. 5. The 1994 Election Division budget includes funding for the proposed adjustment. . Alternative Recommendation: 1. Reject an increase for election judge pay. 2. Adjust election judge pay to different rates than what is recommended. Discussion/Decision Mode: This matter has been scheduled for consideration on March 14, 1994 to enable the City to incorporate the new pay structure into the election judge recruitment and training process for the fall 1994 elections. Respe y submitted, James Prosser Execu ive Director JDP:ds • 0 y&c'?? RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING PAY RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR ELECTION JUDGES WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 204B.31(d) provides that compensation to election judges serving in any city is to be determined by the governing body of the city and that election judges shall receive at least the prevailing Minnesota minimum wage for each hour spent carrying out their duties at the polling places and in attending training sessions; and WHEREAS, the Richfield City Council recognizes the importance of the role of election judges in the conduct of elections. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby establishes the following pay rates for election judges effective the date of passing this resolution: Chairperson $6.25 per hour Asst. Chairperson $5.75 per hour Judge $5.50 per hour • And that Resolution No. 8087 relating to the 1994 specialized pay plan be amended to reflect these pay rates. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield this 14th day of March, 1994. Martin J. Kirsch Mayor ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk 0 146-3 SURVEY OF 1994 ELECTION JUDGE PROPOSED HOURLY RATES CITY Apple Valley Bloomington Brooklyn Park Burnsville Eagan Eden Prairie Edina Golden Valley Hopkins Minnetonka Plymouth St. Louis Park West St. Paul Average Richfield CHAIRPERSON JUDGE $6.90 $6.15 $6.35 $5.60 $6.00 $5.50 $6.00 $5.50 $6.50 $5.50 $7.00 $6.00 lunch & dinner provided $6.25 $5.50 $6.00 $5.00 $6.75 $6.25 $6.00 $5.50 $6.50 $5.50 $6.50 $6.00 $6.00 $5.75 6.37 5.67 current - $6.00 Chair $5.25 proposed - $6.25 Chair $5.50 0 qC? CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 83 Agenda March 14, 1994 Issue Statement: Consideration of an amendment to a contract with the Cantus Corporation for computer hardware and software for Public Safety. Background: In February 1991, the City Council approved a contract with the Cantus Corporation of Bloomington, Minnesota, for a computer- aided dispatching and police records system consisting of both hardware and software. The system is now fully operational and meeting the City's requirements. However, the software is running on a different hardware platform than called for in the contract. The mini-computer purchased by the City under the contract did not meet expectations. A proposed amendment to the original contract has been negotiated to compensate the City for the equipment which did not function properly. The computer-aided dispatching system was implemented in August 1992. Although extensive testing had been conducted, technical problems and poor performance began to occur almost immediately after the system went "live." After two months of attempting to solve them with no success, Cantus and the City jointly agreed to try running the programs on a different type of hardware. The City also installed a network of personal computers in the Public Safety Department for other purposes. A version of the Cantus software was installed on the network in October 1992. None of the technical problems reoccurred and the software's performance on the PC network was superior to the mini-computer. The police records programs were moved to the PC network and the mini-computer was taken out of service in January 1993. In January 1993, staff formally notified Cantus that the mini- computer was unacceptable and withheld the final payment for the system. Staff determined that $40,866 worth of equipment and services purchased from Cantus and $5,972 purchased from other vendors were sitting idle due to the inability of the mini- computer to function as required. Staff requested that Cantus meet with them to discuss possible remedies. Although Cantus argued that staff had not allowed them enough time to solve the problems, a proposed settlement has been negotiated which is valued at $42,851. The settlement is in the form of an amendment to the original contract and consists of five components: 01. Retainer Payment. The City will not make the final payment of $6,310. qc- ( • 2. Sale of Mini-Computer. Cantus will sell the mini-computer and related items. The City will receive up to $10,000 of the selling price. If the selling price is below $10,000, Cantus will make up the difference with services, software or equipment agreeable to the City. 3. Maintenance. Cantus will provide 12 months of free support for all of their software and on-site maintenance for the PCs used for dispatching, valued at $4,081. 4. Software Modules. Cantus will provide the City with four additional police- related software modules valued at $3,200 for no cost. 5. Custom Programming. Cantus will provide custom programming services for five groups of modifications and enhancements to their software at no cost. These are changes that only Richfield is requesting and which Cantus will not be providing as a part of the package they sell to other agencies. This programming is valued at $19,260. Recommended Motion: Authorize the City Manager to amend the City's February 8, 1991, contract with the Cantus Corporation to add provisions valued at $42,851 as compensation for the expenses incurred by the City relating to the non-functioning mini-computer. Basis for Recommendation: 1. The amended agreement calls for the City to be compensated for all of the ineffective items purchased from the Cantus Corporation and for a third of the items purchased from other vendors. The net cost to the City is $3,987 out of a total of $46,838. 2. The services and products proposed in the amendment are of benefit to the City. The City has paid for the maintenance services in the past, the custom programming will improve the usefulness and accuracy of the system, and the software modules would have been acquired as a part of the planned expansion of the application. 3. This agreement will allow the City to maintain a good working relationship with the Cantus Corporation and preserve our investment in a system that is now meeting the City's needs. 4. The staff feels that this negotiated settlement is reasonably • fair to the City and is preferable to costly litigation. q c- D. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The Council could direct staff to resume negotiations with the Cantus Corporation to attempt to achieve a settlement for the full amount, or to change the composition of the agreement. 2. The Council could direct the City Attorney's office to evaluate possible litigation against the Cantus Corporation. Discussion/Decision Mode: Staff is requesting Council approval at the March 14 meeting. Cantus has secured a buyer willing to pay $10,000 for the mini- computer if it can be delivered by the first week of April. If Council action is delayed, this deal would probably fall through and staff and Cantus agree that another buyer, other than a used equipment company at a much lower price, will be hard to find. Respectfu ly submitted, (J", Jame . Prosser City Manager JDP:ds 0 48 0 U CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No.84 Agenda: March 14, 1994 Issue Statement: Purchase in excess of $5,000 of a reversible plow and wing. Background: The City Council policy resolution on purchasing provides that when the purchase of merchandise, materials, equipment or construction exceeds the amount of $5,000, authority to purchase shall be submitted to the City Council for consideration. At the February 14, 1994 City Council meeting, Council approved the purchase of a single-axle dump truck with the understanding that the remaining budgeted funds be used to purchase attachments for snow removal. One of the attachments is a reversible plow and wing. Since staff has not had experience with this type of attachment, several cities were contacted who presently operate vehicles with these attachments. The cities of Edina, Bloomington and Brooklyn Park all highly recommend the Falls brand of reversible plow and wing. This particular brand is durable, has low maintenance, and some unique design features such as a multiple trip edge on the front plow, and hydraulic disconnect on the wing attachment. Staff obtained quotations on a 12 ft. power reverse front plow and a 10 ft. wing plow from two vendors as follows: MacQueen Equipment, Inc. Little Falls Machine, Inc. $12,464.25 12,701.00 Recommended Motion: Approve the purchase of one reversible front plow and one hydraulic wing plow from MacQueen Equipment, Inc. for the sum of $12,464.25 including tax and installation. Basis of Recommendation: 1. This attachment is highly recommended by neighboring cities who have been using them for years. 2. MacQueen Equipment, Inc. submitted the low quote for the purchase and has proven to be a reliable vendor in the past. 3. Adequate funds are budgeted for this purchase. Alternative Recommendation: Council may choose to reject the quotes and ask staff to obtain new ones, however, staff does not believe a lower price can be obtained from a reputable vendor. Discussion/Decision Mode: Staff is asking for approval at the March 14, 1994 Council meeting. Respe t l.y submitted, James Prosser JDP:ds City M ager 5 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 85 Agenda March 14, 1994 Issue Statement: Public hearing on the Urban Hennepin County 1994 Year XX Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation. Background: The City Council is scheduled to conduct a public hearing on March 14, 1994 to determine Richfield's use of the 1994 Year XX Urban allocation of $267,533. Requests for $276,213 of Year XX funds have been submitted. Information concerning Hennepin County's CDBG program objectives, the project funding requests and the rationale for providing the funds is attached. Total funds allocated to Richfield in Year XX increased 10$ from last year. As in past years, Richfield proposes Public Service and Home Improvement program components. Richfield has supported three public service agencies through the CDBG allocation - Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association (G.M.D.C.A.), H.O.M.E. and SKILLS 200 programs. In recent years, the G.M.D.C.A., H.O.M.E. and SKILLS 2000 programs have received a combined total of 15 percent of Richfield's allocation. This is consistent with the 15 percent cap guideline Hennepin County • recommends. A fourth public service agency request from Community Action for Suburban Hennepin (CASH) is also discussed. The CASH request falls outside the 15 percent cap. The H.O.M.E. Program (Household and Outside Maintenance for Elderly) indicates that the need in Richfield is great and continues to increase. This program allows elderly residents to stay in their homes and delay entering nursing home facilities. H.O.M.E. draws down their CDBG annual funding in six months. H.O.M.E. has experienced decreases in funding from other sources such as United Way and contributions. Therefore, this year H.O.M.E. is requesting $21,300. SKILLS 2000, a Richfield based adult education service program for low income individuals, has been funded for the last two years. SKILLS 2000 was initially funded by the McKnight Foundation and is seeking other funding to continue this service. This year, SKILLS 2000 is requesting $8,510. G.M.D.C.A. funds the Richfield child care sliding fee program. For the families they can help, it is often the difference between keeping a job, going on AFDC or putting their children in less than adequate care developments. There are over 120 Richfield families on the waiting list. G.M.D.C.A. is requesting $12,000. CASH has submitted a request for $7,000 to support a tenant information and advocacy hotline, a tenant community organizer 5-1 staff position, and Hennepin County has prevention program i CASH indicates that mortgage foreclosure a mortgage foreclosure prevention program. indicated only the mortgage foreclosure s an eligible CDBG initiative. In 1992, 14 Richfield homeowners were assisted by the prevention program. Richfield supports two Home Improvement projects; Housing Rehabilitation Deferred Loans and the New Home project; Housing Rehabilitation Deferred loans and New Home Program Scattered Site Housing. Presently 25 households are waiting to be served by Rehabilitation Deferred Loans. The CDBG Year XX funds, when combined with loans presently in progress, will be sufficient to serve all those waiting plus approximately six additional households which either need emergency repairs or seek more major repairs during the 1993 spring, summer, fall, repair/construction season. A total amount of $136,603 is requested for rehabilitation. Two projects are proposed with the $78,800 request for the New Home Scattered Site Housing Program. One site is committed to the HRA's ongoing Vo-Tech project initiative for a moderate income purchaser. The HRA has also expressed an interest in a site being identified to facilitate a Habitat for Humanity initiative; home ownership for lower income families. Sufficient funds are budgeted to provide this additional opportunity. • A new project this year is to begin the process of bringing City Hall into compliance with accessibility standards required by the American Disability Act. This Act required the City to conduct an evaluation which identified the needs which include modification to the entry doors and restrooms. Since Richfield's total allocation is higher than last year, all recipient programs increase. The chart below summarizes previous allocations and requested and recommended funding: Activity G.M.D.C.A.- Child Day Care H.O.M.E. Skills 2000 CASH City Hall Improvements Housing Rehab Scattered Site- Housing Year XVII Year XVIII Year XIX Funded Funded Funded Ye ar XX Year XX Amount Amount Amount Re quested Recommended $ 20,110 $ 7,269 $ 9,377 $ 12,000 $ 10,320 $ 14,622 $ 15,000 $ 19,350 $ 21,300 $ 21,300 $ 0 $ 6,000 $ 7,740 $ 8,500 $ 8,510 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 7,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 12,000 $ 12,000 $ 75,865 $ 86,620 $ 86,424 $1 36,603 $136,603 $ 72,210 $ 72,210 $118,455 • Total $182,807 $187,099 $241,346 $ 78,800 $276,213 $ 78,800 $267,533 Recommended Motion: Approve the attached resolution which identified the allocation of Year XX CDBG funds as follows: 1. Housing Improvements: a. Housing Rehabilitation $ 78,800 b. Scattered Site Housing $136,603 2. Public Facilities and Improvements a. City Hall improvements $ 12,000 3. Public Service: a. H.O.M.E. $ 21,300 b. Child Day Care $ 10,320 C. SKILLS 2000 $ 8,510 Total $267,533 Basis of Recommendation: 1. The County's statement of objectives indicates that communities should limit the number of projects funded to three and the minimum project budget to $7,500. The proposal is divided into three projects, Home Improvement and Public Service and Public Facilities and Improvements, which meet the objectives stated. • 2. Housing Improvement funding should be allocated to housing rehabilitation and scattered site acquisitions under the New Home Program. The $78,800 allocated for scattered site is the minimum required to complete one scattered site project. The $148,603 would be used for rehabilitation of single family homes through the Deferred Loan program. 3. Public service funding would be allocated for the H.O.M.E. program to service approximately 20 households. The child day care subsidy would be used to service approximately five families. The SKILLS 2000 allocation would service up to ten individuals. The three programs are combined into one project entitled "public services". The proposal by CASH is not included because specific need, direct benefit and alternative means of supply to Richfield are not delineated such that it would dictate reducing the funding to the other public service providers. 4. Public Facilities and Improvements would begin to bring the City Hall facility into compliance with ADA accessibility requirements. 5. Public service accounts may not be increased beyond the percent of total level of funding as proposed. This will • allow the County to stay within the 15 percent guideline for commitment to public service funding. 5-3 Alternative Recommendation: 1. Change the amount of funds allocated to each project. 2. Fund other eligible projects which have not been identified by staff for funding. Discussion/Decision Mode: A public hearing on this matter has been scheduled for March 14, 1994. The deadline for submitting the 1994 CDBG Year XX application to Hennepin County is Friday, April 1, 1994. Respectfu y submitted, James Prosser City nager JDP:ds • 0 • RESOLUTION NO. THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 1994 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Richfield, Minnesota through execution of a Joint Cooperation Agreement with Hennepin County, is cooperating in the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the,City of Richfield has developed a proposal for the use of Urban Hennepin County CDBG funds made available to it, and held a public hearing on March 14, 1994, to obtain the views of citizens on local and Urban Hennepin County housing and community development needs and the City's proposed use of $267,533 from the 1994 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Richfield, Minnesota approves the following projects for funding from the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant program and authorizes submittal of the proposal to Hennepin County for review and inclusion in the 1994 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds. Projects Budget 1. Housing Improvements a. Housing Rehabilitation $136,603 b. Scattered Site Housing $ 78,800 2. Public Facilities and Improvements a. City Hall Improvements $ 12,000 3. Public Service: a. H.O.M.E. $ 21,300 b. Child Day Care $ 10,320 C. SKILLS 2000 $ 8,510 Total $267,533 Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 14th day of March, 1994. Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor ATTEST: • Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk ?-s • • Request for Community Development Block Grant Funding Amount: $10,000 Purpose: Retro-fitting entry doors to City Hall with button actuated power opener/closers for ADA accessibility. Background: In conducting the City's ADA self evaluation, one of the issues that needed to be addressed is modifying the entry doors to provide a power opener for individuals with a disability. The main entry doors to City Hall from the parking lot would be modified with a retro-fitted closer unit. In addition, one set of doors in the rear of City Hall on the lower level would also be fitted with a power opener, if it can be accomplished within the existing space. Amount: $2,000 Purpose: Modification of Public Safety lobby restrooms to conform with ADA requirements. Background: The City's ADA self evaluation also indicated that one restroom facility in the lobby level of City Hall be made ADA accessible. The Public Safety lobby restrooms could be modified to meet the ADA standards 9 5-0 RATIONALE FOR FUNDING REHABILITATION DEFERRED LOAN PROJECT Richfield's Rehabilitation Deferred Loan Program provides a means for low income homeowners to make needed repairs to maintain their homes, and improve the general condition of Richfield's housing stock. Improvements include code compliance, general repairs and improvements, weatherization, and accessibility for the handicapped. For 1994, $148,603 in CDBG Year XX assistance is requested for the following reasons: - 25 households have already applied for assistance. - The spring and summer high demand months, when new requests for assistance most often occur, are approaching. - The Deferred Loan.Program is the only rehabilitation program which serves the low income homeowner clientele. - The amount requested, although an increase, is still insufficient to meet waiting applicants and anticipated demand. - The 1994 HRA and Housing & Redevelopment Division goals are to assist homeowners in making repairs and to maintain the existing housing stock. In 1993, 19 low income Richfield homeowners were assisted with approximately $124,000 in deferred loans. The loan total reflects funding activities which overlap during every calendar year. Five of these were emergency loans which primarily financed furnace replacement where failure occurred. The continued demand for deferred loans reflects the increasing financial commitment required for households to maintain a home. Assistance to elderly homeowners allows them to continue to live independently in the community. Assistance to families, often single parent households, provides a measure of household stability. is 5-17 RATIONALE FOR FUNDING SCATTERED SITE PROJECT The New Home Program (Scattered Site project) provides the HRA with the opportunity to expand affordable housing opportunities and maintain the existing housing stock for moderate income persons. The project makes long term improvements when: substandard housing is cleared; - vacant land suitable for development is acquired; - buildings are acquired and rehabilitated to create additional housing; - new housing is developed that increases the affordable housing stock. The New Home Program is the most active scattered site acquisition and clearance affordable housing program occurring in Richfield. During the last 10 years, the Richfield HRA was often the only agent producing new affordable housing opportunities for young families in the city. Funding this project accomplishes several goals: 1. Allows further removal of approximately 150 substandard homes that currently exist. Those properties are difficult to sell in the market place. The HRA continually receives offers throughout the year from owners interested in selling. During 1993, 35 property owners indicated interest in selling their property to the HRA. 2. Allows blighted housing conditions or abandoned housing problems to be resolved. The housing stock, which is primarily 45 to 50 years old and includes garage homes and older cottages, are approaching replacement age. When foreclosures occur and create vacant/abandoned housing, the HRA can become involved by acquiring, rehabilitating and selling those properties. 3. Ensures reutilization of Richfield house structures within the City. The HRA has reused seven Richfield house structures by relocation and remodeling them on scattered sites throughout the City. Structures were acquired from properties purchased for park expansion and commercial and residential developments. 4. Provides affordable first-time home buying opportunities. 5? Larger family households with moderate incomes have difficulty finding three and four bedroom homes in good repair which sell for the Richfield average sale price of $83,000. With cost reductions by Hennepin Technical College, MHFA mortgages and HRA second mortgages, purchasing families can qualify with incomes between $25,000 and $40,000, depending on family size. The New Home Program has also provided a stable tenancy. Since the program started in 1978, all but two of twenty properties developed have continued with the original owner. 5. Continues a cost effective construction relationship with the Hennepin Technical College (HTC). Working with HTC, new homes can be built at a cost of approximately $65,000 to $75,000 while existing homes sell for $83,000 on the average. Recent private new construction by contractors has cost in excess of $100,000. 6. Increases property tax revenue. The increase in tax revenues from properties redeveloped by the HRA approximates $1,000 per property annually. 7. Continues housing distribution on scattered sites. Blighted housing conditions and HRA redevelopment occur on scattered sites throughout the City as properties become available. This achieves uniform upgrading of neighborhoods throughout the City without concentrating assistance in one location. 8. Provides housing stability in neighborhoods where blight has continued for a lengthy period of time. Most acquisitions are encouraged by surrounding neighbors who seek a solution to a substandard house, which usually experiences frequent changes in ownership and progressive deterioration. 9. Continues a process where one scattered site purchase each year ensures that HTC will exclusively provide new homes in a timely manner for sale to low and moderate first time buyers. CDBG funds expended in 1993 provided a completed home at 6803 Nicollet Avenue South. CDBG funds in 1993 also provide the opportunity for completed homes in 1994 on sites at 6634 Fourth and 7112 First Avenues. Approximately one to two homes are built each year if CDBG allocations continue. 10. Complements other program initiatives by enabling the HRA to address a variety of housing needs. Staff utilizes the Richfield Rediscovered New Construction Program (RR) to increase the rate at which substandard structures are removed and new single family homes are built. CDBG funds, however, continue to be important in enabling the HRA to meet specific needs: - New housing opportunities are provided for low and moderate income first-time home buying families, while RR homes have above average values and will be sold at market rates. - CDBG funds enable the HRA to provide a housing program continuum that meets modest cost housing needs as well as housing needs for middle income persons. - CDBG funds provide a mechanism to ensure a continued affordable housing construction relationship with HTC. RR uses only private developers. - CDBG funds function as a write-down subsidy requiring no repayment, thus allowing the HRA to also work with non- profit developers such as Habitat for Humanity. 40 SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES ?5-10 10709 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 111, Minnetonka, MN 55305 Phone 541-1019 Fax 541-0841 *BOARD of DIRECTORS Tom Ticen February 8, 1994 President Carla Pavone 1st Vice President Ms. Judith L. Kunz, Bob Zagaros Community Development Assistant 2nd Vice President City of Richfield Marty Guritz 6700 Portland Ave. South Secretary Richfield, MN 55423-2599 John Young Treasurer Dear Ms. Kunz: Daralyn Pelfer Member-ar-Large Senior Community Services is requesting that the City of John Nelson Richfield allocate $21,300 for the 1994-95 fiscal year from it's Member-at-Large share of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Year XX Robert DeGhetto (July 1, 1994 - June 30,1995) funds to support the HOME Member-at-Large Program. It has become increasingly difficult, with decreases in Mary Anderson funding for the past three years from the United Way (due to - Lucille Crow poor campaigns) and from contributions, for Senior Community Karl Dansky Services to fill the gap between the HOME Program's expenses Alison Fuhr and revenues. This is the reason for the larger than average William H. Gray 4Wiko Higuchi request for an increase this year. Dwight Johnson Tad Kev nud ueger Richfield's CDBG funds will still be leveraged from client fees, Senator Gen Olson funding from the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches Ryan Schroeder (GMCC) and from donations. The HOME Program operates on a William G. Weiler sliding fee scale. On average clients cover approximately one Benjamin F. Withhart -third of the Programs' cost. GMCC funding, utilizing Federal Executive Director & C.E.O. Title III monies, helps to subsidize chore services. Friends of HOME, an organization that solicits private donations, helps to PROGRAMS fill the remaining gap between the City's CDBG funds and the • Community total Program expense. Senior Groups I have enclosed a copy of the 1993 Summary of Service report, • H.O.M.E. including figures for the City of Richfield, and the 1993 Survey • Multi-purpose Evaluation Results. If you have any questions, or if the Mayor Senior Centers and City Council would like to have an informational presentation, please let me know. • Senior Outreach • Seniors Serving. Sincerely, Business _? Ron Bloch ,4, Program Administrator AUnited Way Agency A +i? recycled paper - H.O.M.E. (Household 8 Outside Maintenance for Elderly) Summary of Service 1993 Maintenance Homemaker =Total BLOOMINGTON i ` # of Customers I 213 127 ; 340 # of Households; 167 113 ! 280 # ofjbbs 913 1804 2717 # of hours € 2331 3911 I 6242 I RICHFIELD I i # of Customers 113 66 179 # of Households! 95 57 j 152 # of jobs i 533 950 I 1483 # of hours 1198 2039 3237 EDINA # of Customers 88 94 182 - - - ------------------ # of Households; 65 81 '• 146 # of jobs 443 1207 1650 # of hours 1050 2830 3880 EDEN PRAIRIE # of Customers € 23 23 46 # of Households! 18 # of jobs 40 22 377 40 417 # of hours 124 ---- -------- 783 907 ST. LOUIS PARK! # of Customers € 5 # of Households:: 3 # of jobs 3 # of hours 119 5 3 3 119 CHANHASSEN I # of Customers 11 1 12 # of Households 8 1 9 # of jobs 12 6 18 # of hours 117 17 134 MINNETONKA # of Customers I 145' 12 157 # of Households;: 106 12 118 # of jobs 174 103 277 # of hours 744 272 101.6 BROOKLYN CENTER # of Customers € 28 '. 28 # of Households! 22 ------------------------ 22 # of jobs 32 -- - --------------- 32 - # of hours 629 629 TOTAL # of Customers 626 323 949 # of Households 484 286 770 # of jobs 2150 4447 6597 # of hours 6312 9862 16164 5--// Program. HOME (Household and Outside Maintenance for Elderly) Client Survey Response Please fill in the following blanks with the-total number of clients that responded to that particular question. If you conduct a survey twice a year, please combine the totals so that only one number appears on each line. Due to programs conducting the survey at various. 'times, please indicate the time period the results cover. Time period the below information covers. 1. (, f,9 Number of surveys sent. 2. 320 Number of surveys returned. 0 48% of returned surveys. January 1, 1993 thru November 1993 3. How satisfied are you with the work done? 256 very satisfied nn% of above 62 Satisfied ?D.% of above 1 Not satisfied o % of above 4. Do you feel that the services you receive help you to continue to live in your own home? 269 Very much 850!0 of above 42 Somewhat 14 % of above 5. 36 - Number of people malting a contribution. -11 % of people making a contribution. 6. $525 Total contributions made. 9 Do not help, 1 % of above 0 FROM GMDCR 2/22/94 Judith Kunz. Riah tx of Reid 00 Po d Ave. S. Richfield, ffN SS423 Dear Ms. Kunz: u, allu tax Tranamlttal momn vim P. 1 ;kk I am requesting that Richfield use $12,000 of its Year XX CDBQ money to continue funding the childcare sliding fee program. The Richfield child care sliding fee program has been an important support to Richfield families who . are working or in school. The r h o ra description p g m we have used for a number of years is still accurate. We continue to work with Hennepin County to implement a coordinated first come first serve waiting list. There are over 120Richfield families on the waiting list for sliding fee child assis tan out ce. We have spent all but $2,300.00 of the Richfield Year XIX CDBG funds, At the present time we are contacting the next family. on. the waiting list to see if their need matches this funding amount. I know that With such a long waiting list the $12,000 r uest may sound insignificant. For the families we are able to helpp however, it is often the difference between keeping a job, going on AFDC or uttin their children in less than d uate p g a out arrangements. We are continuin our efforts to obtoin full funding from'the State and Federal levels. gIn the mean time I hope that the City of Richfield will renew its commitment to this program. . In addition We would like to request that the City of Richfield formally consider endorsing State funding of thb Child Care Sliding Fee Program. Both Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis have placed fully funding the Child Care Sliding Fee waiting list high on their legislative priorities. I have enclosed the form the Child Care Works Coalition is using for organizations to endorse this funding. Please let us know if this can be placed on the City Council aginda or rofl,.rred to an appropriate committee for discussion. We would be happyy to provide information aid background as well as attend a meeting to answer any questions, Ultimately full state funding of the Sliding Fee Child Care program along with Federal Welfare reform could relieve the City of Richfield of our annual requests and allow Richfield families to work and provide dece4t quality care for their children. Sincerely, /Jim hiicholie . Associate.Diroctor • Greater Minneapolis Day care Association Constance C. Bell, Exerrutive Director ¦ 1628 Elliot Avenue South ¦ Minneapolis, MN $5404 (612) 341.1177 ¦ FPx (612) 341.4356 a Volce/TDD (612) 3412066 n An Equal Opportunity Employer Me r nlsealler, 02.22.1994 17144 FROM GMDCA 02.22.1994 17145 ,5-)4 • The 1994 Child Care Campaign Child Care Sliding Fee Endorsement A broad coalition of Minnesota organizations is supporting a campaign to increase the child care sliding fee by $32 million this 1994 legislative session. The $32 millioh increase will meet the demonstrated need for child care for the 6200 families that are currently on the waiting list for child care in the state. Child care is a basic need for single parent families and many two parent families. It is also where important nurturing and education happens for many children. The . average cost of child care for at pre-schooler is $4,000. Minnesota's low-income families need assistance in paying for child care so they can work or go to school. Less than One-third of the families needing asssistance, receive it, because oil itnited investment of both the federal and state governments. The 1994 Child Care Campaign aims to make Minnesota more responsive to this basic need for families with children. 0 _,- Yes, our organization supports the 1994 legislative effort to increase funding fot the child care sliding fee. .,.-,. No, oUr organization is not able to support this effort for increasing the child care slidinj fee at this time. Organization Contact petso Address- Telephone dumber Date _ Please return to: Jim Nicholie GMDCA 1628 Elliot Ave. s. Minneapolis, MN 55404 P. 2 SKILLS 6315 Penn Avenue South Adult Education for Employment Success Richfield, Minnesota 55423-1140 February 22; 1994 - (612) 861-2361 FAX (612) 861-2653 Ms. Judith L. Kunz Community Development Assistant Community Development Department City of Richfield 6700 Portland Avenue Richfield, MN 55423-2599 Dear Judy: I am. pleased to once again request funding for SKILLS 2000 through the City of Richfield and its Community Development Block Grant Funds. I am requesting $8,510 in Block Grant Funds to serve Richfield residents. SKILLS 2000 continues to serve residents of Hennepin County with innovative programing that promotes the economic self-sufficiency of low skilled, unemployed or underemployed parents who face multiple barriers to employment. SKILLS 2000 combines adult basic education for workplace literacy; vocational counseling, job-specific training, and other job-related services; and family counseling and support. Services are provided through the collaboration of employers, • educators, vocational experts and social service professionals. In 1993, SKILLS 2000 provided educational, vocational and employment services to 67 individuals. Ten of these program participants were residents of Richfield. Of these ten: • 100% were economically disadvantaged. 80% were unemployed. • 90% were single parents. • Four are currently employed. • One entered post-secondary training. • Four are continuing in the program. • Four received High School Diplomas or GED and two plan to graduate in June 1994. I am pleased with the program outcomes from 1993 and anticipate continued success in the future. It appears that the carefully designed, comprehensive services provided by the program makes SKILLS 2000 a model for the integration of education. and employment training for adults. Estimates for program costs are based on the following information. A SKILLS 2000 participant in a high school diploma track will spend, on average, six months completing academic requirements. That participant will continue working with program staff an additional two months to develop a vocational plan, to build skills, and to find employment. The cost in 1994 of providing services will be approximately $7.50 per hour or $3,750 per participant annually. I • anticipate that the SKILLS 2000 program will serve at least ten Richfield residents in 1994. A Program of Employment Action Center, A Division of Multi Resource Centers, Inc., and South Hennepin Adult Programs in Education, A Community Education Service I am grateful for the support that the City of Richfield has provided to SKILLS 2000 through CDBG funds. This cooperation has resulted in several Richfield families reaching self-sufficiency in a relatively short period of time. I hope that the City Council will approve this request and that our mutually beneficial relationship continues. A complete program budget for 1994 is included with this letter. Please contact me with any questions or for additional information. ,?jd " ok-?? Jack Swanson Director Skills 2000 Budget 1994 Personnel F.T.E Director/Case Manager 1 $39,316 Intake/Information Specialist 0.6 $12,335. Secretary . 1 $22,975 Job/Training Coordinator 0.6 $18,355 Instructors 1 $36,800 Paraprofessionals 0.7 $11,600 Outreach Coordinator 0.25 $6,200 Total Salary $147,581 Fringe Benefits $30,254 Total Personnel $177,835 Contracted Services Curriculum Development $1,200 Vocational Evaluation $200 Family. Counseling $300 Total Contracted Services $1,700 Client Services Test Materials $100 ABE Books/Materials $2,000 Child Care $3,000 Personal Welfare $1,000 Transportation $200 Tuition/Books $1,500 Total Client Services $7,800 Ooeratin Career Resource Materials $200 Space Rental $24,000 Equipment $6,000 Copier Rental $3,200 Telephone $3,900 Office Supplies $2,000 Postage $800 Outside Printing $1,500 Staff Training $800 Local Travel $2,000 Miscellaneous $1;300 . Total. Operating Costs $45,700 • Administration $29,516 TOTAL PROGRAM BUDGET $262,551 5-0 Community Action 10 . for Suburban Hennepin Ms. Judith Kunz City of Richfield 6700 Portland Avenue South Richfield, MN 55423 January 31, 1994 Dear Ms. Kunz: ,5-)g Norwest Bank Building 1011 First Street S., Suite 301 Hopkins, MN 55343 (612) 933-9180 FAX (612) 933-6147 This letter is to request funding in the amount of $7,000 from the city's Community Development Biock Grant program for 1994. Funds will be used to support HOME Line, the housing services program of Community Action for Suburban Hennepin (CASH). HOME Line was begun by CASH in January 1992. Over the past two years, HOME Line has developed four housing programs for low and moderate income homeowners and renters: - 1) a tenant "hotline" to assist tenants with rental housing problems; - 2) tenant organizing assistance to educate and train low income tenants to work together to solve common problems in a given complex; - 3) a mortgage foreclosure prevention program to provide personal, technical, and financial help to homeowners facing foreclosure due to circumstances beyond their control; and - 4) free legal help and financial assistance for families with children facing eviction. These programs are described in more detail in the HOME Line Program Description enclosed. I have also included a 1994 operating budget for our housing services and a fact sheet that details HOME Line's tenant advocacy and foreclosure prevention activities in Richfield. Altogether, HOME Line has assisted approximately 10,000 suburban Hennepin County residents since it began operation in early 1992. Well over 90% of these people have low or moderate incomes by HUD standards. We appreciate your willingness to consider our request for support. If you have questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact Charlie Warner, our Housing Programs Manager, at 933-9180. We would also appreciate being informed of any public meetings or hearings at which your 1994 CDBG program is considered. Sincerely, • Sharon A. hnson Executive Director Enclosures as noted Working to eliminate the causes of poverty. d Z o pq V *, p4W 0* ?o w • 0 ? a o? c?nw?• zH ?z ?4.._ ? E. xW???zx oW, 1-0 m+ . f , • H ? ?'? rn .O ,?' IoM {?? <?,?-_. : • y Vz z V) 00 ¦ = ^ 4 _ 2 - An t t , C? C o o ?? ay ? 3 ? c? d? e 00 - O O N N M ?f 7 O? F .? ? ? ° 0 ? 0.?' G ? C OIL U't' O M M 00 NN ? • U1 M N N 1? Q? Q` M Q ? ? ? ? ? .L '? C M M - ~ N N N M T ' H ap w 00 O\ O?. 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E ° cD m N- o C 0 m m .0+ m A 0) c a ca 0 N a -c co (D0 c c c 9k) o c a ?0 • ? 1 m ? Z• m E O r9. O Z ZS 0 r _ 'C C O E?• m ,{ z m cm O C O n m Z { O ? Z O . E M ?7 O H HOME Line Data for Richfield Tenant advocacy HOME Line operates a "hotline" (933-0017) to assist tenants experiencing problems with their rental housing situation. The hotline is open from 9am to 6pm weekdays (closes at 3pm on Fridays). We maintain a computerized database documenting all calls. The following summary information is taken from that database. Number of calls received from Richfield residents since start-up (January 1992) 267 Number of calls received from Richfield residents during 1993 145 Total number of Richfield residents served (= number of calls x average household size) 614 Percentages of Richfield residents served by HOME Line that are: Low income* 80.6% Moderate income* 17.3% Higher income* 2.0% Below are the problem areas most frequently encountered by callers to HOME Line county-wide: The numbers show how many times each was mentioned by callers from Richfield: Since 1992 Eviction 62 • Repairs 52 Security Deposit 29 Discrimination 5 Harrassmant 11 Intrusion 9 Heat 2 Improper Notice 2 Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention During 1993 30 24 17 4 10 5 2 0 During 1992, HOME Line established a new program to assist homeowners facing the possible loss of their homes to foreclosure. Assistance provided ranges from budget counselling to securing emergency financial aid to arranging mortgage refinancing. Financial aid has been secured from a variety of public and private sources, including an emergency loan fund operated by Community Action for Suburban Hennepin (CASH), HOME Line's parent agency. Number of Richfield homeowners assisted during 1993 14 Financial assistance raised on behalf of Richfield homeowners $8,381 County-wide, the Foreclosure Prevention program assisted 287 homeowners of whom 64.1% were low income*, 25.4% were moderate income*, and 10.5% were higher income.* More than $1,460,000 in mortgage refinances were closed or in process during 1993, resulting in an average monthly savings of 149.24 to the benefitted homeowners. A total of $121,764 in emergency financial aid was raised on behalf 4if eligible homeowners. According to HUD definitions HOME Line Housing Services HOME Line is a program of Community Action for Suburban Hennepin (CASH) • 1994 Operating Budget USES of FUNDS Salaries $134,865 Benefits 31,000 Contract Attorney 25,600 Utilities 1,000 Mileage/Parking 3,000 Training 5,000 Consultants 10,000 Rent 17,400 Telephone (incl. LID and FAX) 6,000 Meeting Expenses 1,000 Postage 3,000 Printing & Copying 2,000 Maintenance & Repairs 750 • Advertising 1,400 Equipment $ Furnishings 5,000 Memberships 1,000 Insurance 475 Supplies 2,000 Subscriptions & Publications 500 TOTAL Uses 250,990 SOURCES of FUNDS Municipal CDBG 50,000 County Homeless Prevention and Assistance 25,600 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG)' 175,390 TOTAL Sources $250.990 CSBG is the principle source of funding for Community Action • for Suburban Hennepin: These are federal "anti-poverty" funds provided to CASH through the MN Department of Jobs and Training. (January 1994) HOME Services for Suburban Hennepin 'T'enants 6-J-7 r • Advice • Access to Legal Assistance • Information 933-0017 1206 Mainstrect, Hopkins, Minnesota 55343 HOME Line Program Description (January 1994) . Introduction HOME Line is the name given to CASH's set of housing services that operate in suburban Hennepin County. These currently include tenant advocacy (started in January 1992), tenant organizing (May 1992), mortgage foreclosure prevention counselling (August 1992), and legal defense for families facing eviction (September 1993). CASH, standing for Community Action for Suburban Hennepin, is the "anti-poverty agency" serving low income people throughout Minneapolis' suburbs. It is a private nonprofit corporation with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. CASH is funded primarily with federal grants passed to us through the Minnesota Department of Jobs and Training. Additional funding is provided by Hennepin County, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA), ACTION, and several. suburban Hennepin municipalities. Tenant Advocacy The advocacy service assists individual tenants and is provided primarily over the phone (the "hotline"), although tenants do occasionally drop in to the office. Individual advocacy includes identifying. the tenant's • problem, providing accurate and timely information on relevant tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities, helping the tenant understand options they might use to remedy their problem, and, often, mailing out printed materials provided to us by Legal Aid. As advocates gain experience and expertise, there may be opportunities to assist individual tenants prepare for court and, in some cases, represent them in court. More complex cases are often referred to Legal Aid or to volunteer (pro bono) lawyers through the Hennepin County Bar Association's Legal Advice Clinic. Frequently, advocates will assist by referring tenants to other services and programs to help with problems that may be outside the sphere of tenant/landlord issues. Where advocates discover problems affecting many or all tenants in a complex, they may refer the case to HOME Line's tenant organizer. Tenant Organizing Where circumstances warrant and general problems exist, HOME Line's tenant organizer will work with groups of tenants to address problems collectively. Collective tenant action has been used in situations involving poor maintenance and repair throughout a complex, abusive behavior against tenants by management or maintenance personnel, and violation of regulations governing various housing assistance programs. Often, especially in cases involving government-assisted housing, HOME Line will secure assistance for the tenant group from Legal Aid. The organizing _project has helped to form a county-wide tenant organization, the Suburban Association For Empowering Tenants (SAFE-T), to promote education on tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities and other housing issues. We are also actively assisting in the formation of a state-wide tenants group, the Minnesota Tenants Network. The Network is primarily focused on improving tenant/landlord law through legislative • work. a program sponsored by Community Action for Suburban Hennepin (CASH) 933-9180 HOME Line Program Description Page 2. Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention HOME Line's Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention program helps lower income homeowners who are facing fore- closure and the possible loss of their homes due to circumstances beyond their control. Often this is caused by a family bleak-up (divorce, abandonment, or death of a spouse) or the loss of a job due to economic dis- location. Intensive individual financial counselling with the homeowner and prompt, knowledgeable negotiations with the lender can sometimes save the situation. . The foreclosure prevention staff assist homeowners gain access to public and private financial resources to help solve a delinquency. Where appropriate, a last-resort loan will be made to the homeowner to bring the loan current. The loan is non-interest bearing and comes due on sale of the property or when it is no longer owner-occupied. The program's Emergency Loan Fund is capitalized with funds from CASH; additional loan funds are available to the program through the MHFA's Emergency Mortgage and Rental Assistance Program . Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance This Is. Home Line's newest program, funded by Hennepin County in September 1993. Through this county assistance, we contract with an attorney in private practice to provide legal advice, help with negotiations, courtroom representation, and, for income-eligible households, emergency loans for families with children who are facing eviction from their homes. The program operates primarily in the Brookdale division of Hennepin County District Court. Most assisted families live in Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, New Hope, Robbinsdale, and Crystal. • Staffing HOME Line's storefront office on Mainstreet in downtown Hopkins is staffed by CASH employees, VISTAs (Volunteers in Service to America, a program of the federal ACTION office) and volunteers from the community. CASH/HOME Line staff include the director of the tenant advocacy program, a tenant organizer, the director of the foreclosure prevention program and her assistant, and an overall housing programs. manager. CASH also contracts with an attorney in private practice to provide eviction defense to families with children. The VISTAs are assigned, one each, to the tenant advocacy program and the tenant organizing program. Volunteers serve primarily as tenant advocates. We work closely with the Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis. Legal Aid lawyers train our volunteer advocates in Minnesota tenant/landlord law and provide back-up advice to advocates. Legal Aid lawyers also provide representation to tenant groups organized through HOME Line. Because volunteers are a critical element in HOME Line's success, we place strong emphasis on their recruitment, training, and recognition. Volunteer Involvement Volunteers are a mainstay of much of HOME Line's work. Our tenant hotline is staffed in large part by volunteers recruited from area law schools and the suburban community. The tenant organizing program works with groups of volunteer tenants seeking to improve their collective situation. SAFE-T and the Minnesota Tenants'Network are totally volunteer organizations. The Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention program utilizes a five-person Loan Committee composed of volunteers from the CASH board and from the community. Law • students also volunteer with HOME Line's Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance program. Law student volunteers, provided to the project through the Minnesota Justice Foundation, interview clients, prepare trial documents, and represent eviction defendants in court under the supervision of HOME Line's contract attorney. Altogether, over 3,000 hours of volunteer time are donated to HOME Line each year. (1/94) CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 86 Agenda March 14, 1994 Issue Statement: Approval of a resolution amending the allocation of the 1993 General Fund budget. Background: The City Charter provides that the City Council must appropriate monies for operations of the City on a departmental level basis. During the course of the year, the City Council amends the operating budget and it is referred to as the Revised Budget. After the compilation of the 1993 Revised Budget, the Housing and Redevelopment and Community Development Administration Divisions' expenditures have exceeded the appropriation contained in the 1993 Revised Budget, resulting in the Community Development Department's total 1993 expenditures to exceed appropriations. The Housing and Redevelopment (HRD) and Community Development Administration Divisions' expenditures exceeded budget by $38,170 and $14,409, respectively. The budget overruns resulted from overestimated interdepartmental labor credits for both divisions. In 1993, the HRD and Community Development staff allocated their time between Housing and Redevelopment programs and the 77th Street Project. It was difficult to forecast the level of • staffing needed on the various HRA programs and the 77th Street Project housing acquisitions. For 1993, the Legal Division expenditures were $87,667 under the 1993 Revised Budget. In 1993, the City incurred less than anticipated general legal fees and legal fees for ordinance codification. In addition, there were no legal fees incurred for special projects. City staff is recommending that the 1993 Revised Budget be reallocated between the following departments and divisions: SUMMARY INCREASE BUDGETED EXPENDITURES Community Development: Housing and Redevelopment $40,000 Community Development Admin. 15,000 Total 55 000 DECREASE BUDGETED EXPENDITURES General Government: Legal 55 000 is NET CHANGE TO GENERAL FUND BUDGET 0 ?- i Recommended Motion: It is recommended that the City Council approve the resolution amending the 1993 General Fund budget by authorization of a transfer of appropriations from the General Government (Legislative/Executive) Department to the Community Development Department. Basis for Recommendation: 1. City Charter provides that the City Council must appropriate funds at the Department level of spending. 2. The transfer does not affect the annual General Fund Budget. Instead it provides that no department end the fiscal year overspent. Alternative Recommendation: None. U Discussion/Decision Mode: In order to allow the City's Finance Division to finalize the 1993 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, it is recommended that the City Council act on March 14, 1994, to adopt the attached resolution authorizing revision of the 1993 General Fund Budget. Respectfu y submitted, James Prosser City M ger JDP:ds 0 &-d" RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 1993 BUDGETS OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WHEREAS, Resolution No. 7936 appropriated funds for personal services, other services and charges, supplies and capital outlays for each department of the City for the year 1993; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 8082 authorized revision of the 1993 budget of various departments; and WHEREAS, the City Manager has requested a revision of the 1993 budget appropriations in accordance with Charter provisions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota as follows: INCREASE BUDGETED EXPENDITURES Community Development: Housing and Redevelopment $40,000 Community Development Admin. 15,000 Total 55 000 0 DECREASE BUDGETED EXPENDITURES General Government: Legal 55 000 NET CHANGE TO GENERAL FUND BUDGET $ 0 Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield this 14th day of March 1994. Martin J. Kirsch Mayor ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk is CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 87 Agenda March 14, 1994 Issue Statement: Order project, approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for Madison Park improvements. Background: The Council has authorized $500,000 in special revenues for the funding of 1994 park improvements at Madison Park. Madison Park is approximately 4.2 acres located in the vicinity of Knox Avenue and 63rd Street. Invitations announcing two neighborhood meetings were mailed to approximately 620 addresses. At the first meeting, held Saturday, January 15, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, neighbors provided individual and group comments and designs which were used by professional site and building architects in preparation of the park plans and specifications. The neighbors at the second meeting, held Thursday, January 27, appeared to be in general agreement with the park plans. However, several neighbors, some who had attended one or both of the neighborhood meetings and some who had not attended either meeting, called or wrote letters to staff following the January 27 meeting to comment on the proposed plans. As a result, a third neighborhood • meeting was held Saturday, February 26. At that meeting a vote of the neighborhood indicated 100% approval of the plan submitted. On March 8, 1994, the Community Services Commission reviewed the same plans which were presented to the neighbors. The Community Services Commission is in unanimous agreement with the concept plan for Madison Park. The plan calls for an active area in the southern sector of the park. This includes a building, play equipment and court game areas. An informal ballfield area, space for ice skating rinks, and pathways are also part of the plan. As suggested by the neighbors at the meeting, the plan does not call for off-street parking. Leisure Services Coordinator Gretchen Blank and the architects, Barry Warner of Barton-Aschman and Associates and Richard Schwarz Schwarz Architects, will be in attendance to describe the plans and specifications and to answer questions. Recommended Motion: Order City Project 899, approve the plans and specifications and authorize the advertisement for bids for the Madison Park redevelopment project. Basis of Recommendation: . 1. The Council has determined Madison Park is to be improved as a project in the adopted 1994 Capital Budget. /7-I 2. The neighborhood was invited to participate in the design of the park improvement and those attending the meetings are in agreement with the plan. 3. Members of the Commission attended the neighborhood meetings. The Community Services Commission has reviewed and is in agreement with plans for the park. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Do not do any Madison Park neighborhood park redevelopment at this time. 2. Amend the plans for the Madison Park project. Discussion/Decision Mode: This item is scheduled for the March 14, 1994 Council meeting. Action to advertise for bids is requested at this time to allow construction during 1994. submitted, James DI V/Prosser City Mager 0 JDP:ds 0 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 88 Agenda March 14, 1994 Issue Statement: Council receipt ?of the unaudited 1993 Financial Report. Background: The annual •Financial Report for the period ended December 31, 1993, has been completed by the Administrative Services Department. The audited Financial Report is not available at this time, due to the audit provision which requires Richfield's financial reports to be audited by Deloitte and Touche subsequent to April 15. As Council Members may be aware, the City receives a reduced audit fee in turn for approval for the Auditors to delay their audit work until after April 15. The audit is scheduled to begin April 18, 1994. The Richfield City Charter requires the Financial Report to be submitted to the City Council for fiscal year-end information by April 10 of each year. The report is submitted for official receipt at the March 14, 1994 City Council meeting. The attached summary report reflects the performance of the General Fund, Liquor Fund, Utility Funds, and Recreation Fund. Recommended Motion: Receive the unaudited 1993 Financial Report of the City. • Basis of Recommendation: 1. City Charter provides that the Financial Report of the City be submitted to the City Council by April 10 of each year. 2. Audited financial reports for 1993 will not be available for several weeks. 3. The Administrative Services Department has just completed their financial reporting for 1993. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The City Council could request the staff to make a more detailed presentation of the unaudited 1993 Financial Report at this time or at a future Council Study Session. However, a detailed presentation of the audited report will be presented in the month of June 1994. Discussion/Decision Mode: The Financial Report be formally accepted at the March 14, 1994 City Council meeting. Respe lly submitted, Jame Prosser City nager JDP:cak ?_t FINANCIAL REPORT SUMMARY - 1993 The following is a summary of fund highlights for the General Fund, Utility Funds, Recreation Fund and Municipal Liquor Fund. A thorough audited report will be presented to the City Council as soon as it becomes available. General Fund 1993 Actual 1993 Budget 1992 Actual Revenues $11,644,425 $11,594,380 $11,853,740 Expenditures 11,551,622 11,824,280 11,382,051 Net Transfers 16,099 229,900 (204,775) Increase (Decrease) to Fund Balance 108,902 0 266,914 12/31 Fund Balance 2,613,293 2,504,391 2,504,391 The General Fund of the City has a 1993 year-end Fund Balance of $2,613,293 as compared to $2,504,391 at year-end 1992. Although municipal court fine revenues were significantly less than anticipated, revenues from licenses and permits, deputy registrar fees, and interest earnings were higher than anticipated, resulting in General Fund revenues which were approximately $50,000 over budget expectations. In addition, many divisions incurred expenditures that were less than budgeted. Legal charges incurred in 1993 were $87,000 lower than budgeted and an annual contribution to the PERA Police and Fire Fund was not required. This contribution was budgeted at $96,560 in 1993. The Streets Division incurred less than • anticipated professional fees, resulting in total division expenditures which were $71,000 less than budgeted. The General Fund transferred $97,000 to the HRA to cover airport expenditures and $50,000 to the Capital Improvement Fund to reimburse a portion of the acquisition cost of the Lampert Lumber building. The December 31, 1993 fund balance is designated for working capital to meet the subsequent year's expenses until property taxes are collected in July of the next year. Water Utility Fund Revenues Expenses Net Transfers Net Income 12/31 Retained Earnings 1993 Actual $1,723,987 1,451,555 (68,094) 204,338 $4,884,454 1993 Budaet $1,710,000 1,599,000 (114,940) (3,940) 4,676,176 1992 Actual $1,946,546 1,499,508 447,038 4,680,116 The Water Utility Fund operating revenues were approximately $174,000 less than in 1992 as a result of a decrease in water usage in 1993. Interest earnings were approximately $56,000 higher than anticipated as the cash outlay for the water plant expansion was more gradual than anticipated. Operating expenses decreased compared to 1992, primarily for utilities, maintenance and repairs, and parts, tools and supplies. • The Water Utility Fund cash balance decreased from $3.5 million in 1992 to $2.1 million in 1993 due to cash outlay for the water plant expansion. Transfers included $114,940 transferred to the Capital Projects Fund for utility work required for the 77th Street Project and $46,850 transferred from the Richfield Rediscovered Program as repayment of amounts transferred in prior years. ?-a C.I L? At year-end 1992, retained earnings in the Water Fund totalled $4,884,454. The retained earnings and available cash in the Water Utility Fund are necessary to support capital improvements and maintenance of the operation. This cushion greatly reduces the possibility that the City would be required to issue bonds to make emergency repairs, upgrades or maintenance in the water utility system. Constant renovations and repairs in the Water Treatment Plant and the associated City wells are being undertaken by the City to maintain the high quality of water provided to Richfield citizens. Sewer Utility Fund Revenues Expenses Net Transfers Net Income (Loss) 12/31 Retained Earnings 1993 Actual $1,699,793 1,883,727 19,653 (164,281) $2,704,952 1993 Budget $1,685,000 1,800,850 (27,200) (143,050) 2,726,183 1992 Actual $1,615,758 1,765,785 (150,027) 2,869,233 The Sanitary Sewer Fund showed a net loss in 1993 of $164,281. This is approximately $14,000 below the net income of 1992 and $21,000 lower than the 1993 revised budget. The decrease in the net income is tied directly to the increasing charges of Metropolitan Waste Control Commission (MWCC). MWCC rates for 1993 were $167,003 greater than they were in 1992. Rate increases for 1993 and 1994 in the Sanitary Sewer Fund took into consideration the increases faced by the Fund in payments to the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission. Transfers included $27,200 transferred to the Capital Projects Fund for utility work required for the 77th Street Project and $46,850 transferred from the Richfield Rediscovered Program as repayment of amounts transferred in prior years. The cash balance of the Sewer Utility Fund decreased from $1,905,135 in 1992 to $1,896,144 in 1993. Storm Sewer Utility Fund 1993 Actual 1993 Budget 1992 Actual Revenues $ 701,786 $ 722,000 $ 703,285 Expenditures 575,151 504,155 548,356 Net Income 126,635 217,845 154,929 12/31 Retained Earnings 1,153,147 1,244,357 1,026,512 Revenues for the Storm Sewer Utility Fund in 1993 were at the same level as in 1992. The increase in exp enses in 1993 re sulted primarily from increases in interdepartmental labor charges, maintenance and repairs, professional services, and ut ilities. Storm sewer rates were not increased for 1994. Recreation Fund Revenues Expenditures • Net Transfers Net Income 12/31 Retained Earnings 1993 Actual $1,800,151 1,673,815 (119,000) 7,336 $1,123,840 1993 Budget $1,992,530 1,755,085 (183,860) 53,585 1,179,619 1992 Actual $ 1,678,160 1,624,890 564,230 617,500 X1,126,034 The Recreation Fund includes the golf course, ice arena, swimming pool, and special facilities operations. Special facilities include the Adventure Garden Miniature Golf, Veteran's Memorial Park rentals and concessions, Taft Park concessions, and Farmers' Market rentals. The net income after transfers for the Golf Course and Special Facilities Funds was $63,525 and $850, respectively. The Special Facilities Fund was in operation for six months in 1993 and transferred $20,000 to the Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund (PIR) as repayment for funds used to construct the miniature golf course. Net losses for the ice arena and swimming pool were $14,765 and $42,274, respectively. Ice Arena revenues exceeded budget expectations, however, maintenance and repairs and general supplies exceeded appropriations. The swimming pool did not transfer funds to the PIR Fund as a result of the lower than anticipated revenues and the substantial operating loss. Liquor Fund Revenues Expenditures Net Transfers Net Income (Loss) 12/31 Retained Earnings 1993 Actual $6,843,736 6,235,830 (646,040) (38,134) 2,128,979 1993 Budaet $6,896,200 6,327,110 (646,040) (76,950). 2,090,163 1992 Actual $6,837,794 6,254,481 (539,200) 44,113 2,167,113 Year-end revenues for 1993 of $6,843,736 were slightly over 1992 revenues of $6,837,794. Gross margins in 1993 were consistent with 1992 and operating expenses were slightly higher due to increases in personal services. The cost of insurance coverages decreased in 1993 due to the City initiating a change in insurance carriers. Transfers include $500,000 transferred to the Special Revenue Fund for Capital Improvements. Summary This financial summary represents the highlights of the overall financial report for the City of Richfield. Financial reports for all funds discussed are attached to this letter. A comprehensive review of the 1993 financial operations will be presented to the Council once the Auditor's report has been completed. In general, 1993 was a favorable year for the City's financial operations. The General Fund performed extremely well due to strong revenues and the efforts of all divisions to closely monitor expenditures. The steady increase in charges by the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission for sewer treatment resulted in a 10.4% increase in sanitary sewer rates for 1994, and Sewer Fund performance will have to be carefully monitored in setting rates for 1995 and future years. CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA GENERAL FUND • COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET December 31, 1993 an d 1992 1993 ASSETS Cash and investments $3,763,208 Receivables: Taxes 91,356 Special assessments 10,460 Accounts 104,708 Due from other funds 2,719 Due from other governments 29,919 Total Assets 54,002,370 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 69,400 Accrued salaries and employee benefits payable 1,036,582 Due to other funds 81,000 Due to other governments 130,705 Deferred revenue 71,390 • Total Liabilities 1,389,077 Fund Balance: Unreserved: Designated for state aid reductions 263,721 Designated for working capital 2,349,572 Total Fund Balance 2,613,293 Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $4,002,370 FORM F 1992 $3,400,891 149,931 3,313 66,755 56,759 118.111 $3,795,760 $ 107,612 932,353 122,852 128.552 1,291,369 256,715 2,247,676 2,504,391 $3,795,760 r? U CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA FORM F-1 • GENERAL FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE - BUDGET AND ACTUAL For the Year Ended December 31, 1993 With Comparative Actual Amounts for the Year Ended December 31, 1992 Revenues: Taxes Licenses and permits Intergovernmental revenue Charges for services Fines and forfeits Miscellaneous revenues Total Revenues Expenditures: General government Administrative services Public safety Community development Community services Total Expenditures Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues over Expenditures Other Financing Sources Operating transfers in: Enterprise Funds . Internal Service Funds Capital Projects Net Other Financing Sources Excess of Revenues and Other Sources Over Expenditures and Other Uses Fund Balance - January 1 Equity Transfer In Equity Transfer Out Fund Balance - December 31 1993 Over Final (Under) 1992 Budget Actual Budget Actual $ 4,832,090 $ 4,838,924 $ 6,834 $ 4,661,531 362,000 385,361 23,361 386,511 5,333,460 5,341,432 7,972 5,444,557 760,030 782,307 22,277 894,872 206,000 165,128 (40,872) 190,693 100,800 131,273 30,473 275,576 11,594,380 11,644,425 50,045 11,853,740 598,010 495,852 (102,158) 502,550 833,990 812,960 (21,030) 846,574 6,309,750 6,191,696 (118,054) 6,022,454 224,150 271,175 47,025 217,352 3,858,380 3,779,939 (78,441) 3,793,121 11,824,280 11,551,622 272 658) 11,382,051 (229,900) 92,803 322,703 471,689 146,040 146,040 139,200 . 2,400 2,400 17,345 81,460 81 460) 229,900 148,440 81 460) 156,545 241,243 241,243 628,234 2,504,391 2,504,391 2,237,477 14,659 14,659 150,000 (147,000) 147 000) (511,320) $ 2,504,391 $2,613,293 $108,902 $ 2,504,391 0 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA FORM F-2 GENERAL FUND SCHEDULE OF REVENUES COMPARED TO BUDGET (CONTINUED) For the Y ear Ended December 31, 1993 • With Comparative Actual Amounts for the Year Ended December 31, 1992 1993 Over Final (Under) 1992 Budget Actual Budget Actual Taxes: Current ad valorem $3,783,982 $3,799,280 $15,298 $3,649,104 Fiscal disparities 1,048,108 1,048,108 986,197 Delinquent ad valorem (7,243) (7,243) 23,320 Penalties, interest, and forfeited (1,221) (1,221) tax sales 2,910 Total Taxes 4,832,090 4,838,924 6,834 4,661,531 Licenses and Permits: Business licenses 162,000 155,560 (6,440) 171,749 Nonbusin•ess licenses and permits 200,000 229,801 29,801 214,762 Total Licenses and Permits 362,000 385,361 23,361 386,511 Intergovernmental Revenues: Federal - Civil defense reimbursement 5,000 7,624 2,624 11,815 tate: Local government aid 3,106,000 3,106,255 255 3,272,425 Homestead credit 1,834,300 1,835,389 1,089 1,756,884 Law officer training 12,000 13,429 1,429 12,856 State-aid street maintenance 253,760 253,762 2 251,184 Primary reimbursement 5,562 County - Community health -services 122,400 124,973 2,573 124,904 Redistricting revenue 8,927 Total Intergovernmental Revenue 5,333,460 5,341,432 7,972 5,444,557 0 Q CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA FORM F-2 U? . GENERAL FUND SCHEDULE OF REVENUES COMPARED TO BUDGET (CONCLUDED) For the Year Ended December 31, 1993 With Comparative Actual Amounts for the Year Ended December 31, 1992 1993 Over Final (Under) 1992 Budget Actual Budget Actual Charges for Services: General Government $ 23,000 $ 27,798 $ 4,798 $ 24,850 Deputy Registrar 280,000 290,509 10,509 280,391 Public Safety 162,200 164,306 2,106 230,361 Community Development 8,100 6,674 (1,426) 7,719 Community Services 6,500 8,884 2,384 8,542 Health . 4,000 13,671 9,671 8,667 Park and Recreation 121,650 106,618 (15,032) 139,931 Nature Center 46,370 48,747 2,377 42,500 Community Center 108,210 115,100 6,890 151,911 Total Charges for Services 760,030 782,307 22,277 894,872 Fines and Forfeits: Municipal court fines 202,500 158,531 (43,969) 182,227 Forfeited bail 2,000 4,309 .2,309 5,342 Highway patrol fines 1,500 2,288 788 3,124 Total Fines and Forfeits 206,000 165,128 40 872) 190,693 Miscellaneous Revenues:- Interest 60,860 77,908 17,048 247,245 Rent 15,970 16,261 291 16,283 Contributions 12,970 13,974 1,004 6,684 Recovery - damage .to City property 6,000 10,652 4,652 3,975 Other 5,000 12,478 7,478 1,389 Total Miscellaneous Revenues 100,800 131,273 30,473 275,576 Total Revenues $11,594,380 $11,644,425 $50,045 $11,853,740 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA GENERAL FUND SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET (CONTINUED) For the Year Ended December 31, 1993 With Comparative Actual Amounts for the Year Ended December 31, GENERAL GOVERNMENT: Mayor-Council: Personal services Other services and charges Supplies Total Other Agencies: Share a Home Senior Outreach Services Cornerstone Advocacy Storefront/Youth Action Senior Inform & Referral Shared Transportation South Hennepin Human Services Total City Manager: Personal services Other services and charges Supplies Total Legal: Other services and charges Total Total General Government ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: Administration: Personal services Other services and charges Supplies Total Finance: Personal services Other services and charges Supplies Total FORM F-3 8 -9 1992 1993 Over Final (Under) 1992 Budget Actual Budget Actual $ 34,760 $ 34,710 $ (50) $ 31,593 64,410 53,565 (10,845) 41,018 9,500 7,843 (1,657) 8,042 108,670 96,118 (12,552) 80,653 1,500 6,000 3,000 56,650 2,000 3,310 12.900 85,360 100,980 54,930 6,120 162,030 241,950 241,950 598,010 83,620 11,210 4,760 99,590 130,120 37,070 14,200 181,390 1,500 6,000 3,000 56,650 2,000 3,310 12.900 85,360 111,340 10,360 44,336 (10,594) 4,415 (1,705) 160,091 (1,939) 154,283 (-87,667) 154,283 (87,667) 495,852 (102,158) 90,637 9,924 4,357 104,918 130,665 30,386 11,520 172,571 7,017 (1,286) (403) 5,328 . 545 (6,684) (2,680) (8,819) 1,500 5,000 3,000 55,000 2,196 4,114 11.102 81,912 107,424 43,271 3,169 153,864 186,121 186,121 502,550 .94,030 10,472 3,578 108,080 136,838 27,958 "12,227 177,023 0 8 ^ (a CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA FORM F-3 GENERAL FUND. SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET (CONTINUED) For the Year Ended December 31, 1993 With Comparative Actual Amounts for the Year Ended December 31, 1992 1993 Over Final (Under) 1992 Budget Actual Budget Actual ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: (Continued) Personnel: Personal services $ 36,020 $ 36,708 $ 688 $ 44,301 Other services and charges 24,750 14,928 (9,822) 15,204 Supplies 12,380 8,819 (3,561) 5,829 Total 73,150 60,455 12 695) 65,334 Youth Employment - Counseling: Personal services 25,810 25,854 44 25,392 Other services and charges 870 912 42 891 Supplies 1,180 656 524) 913 Total 27,860 27,422 438) 27,196 City.Clerk: Personal services 199,270 189,756 (9,514) 168,684 Other services and charges 21,380 21,397 17 20,877 Supplies 9,500 7,482 (2,018) 7,117 Total 230,150 218,635 11 515) 196,678 Olection: Personal services 13,750 11,214 (2,536) 61,226 Other services and charges 3,760 2,791 (969) 5,980 Supplies 1,650 1,873 223 12,123 Total 19,160 15,878 (3,282) 79,329 Assessing: Personal services 46,700 48,726 2,026 42,182 Other services and charges 150,700 159,845 9,145 145,382 Supplies 5,290 4,510 780) 5,370 Total 202,690 213,081 10,391 192,934 Total Administrative Services 833,990 812,960 21 030) 846,574 PUBLIC SAFETY: Administrative Support Services: Personal services 206,640 215,409 8,769 177,580 Other services and charges 257,680 253,773 (3,907) 242,158 Supplies 750 1,582 832 1,274 Capital Outlay 500 (500) Total 465,570 470,764 5,194 421,012 0 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA FORM F-3 D GENERAL FUND SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET (CONTINUED) Fo r the Year Ended December 31, 1993 With Comparative A ctual Amounts for the Year Ended December. 31, 1992 1993 Over Final (Under) 1992 Budget Actual Budget Actual PUBLIC SAFETY:(Continued) Police Protection: Personal services $2,359,640 $2,320,077 $(39,563) $2,210,911 Other services and charges 387,940 341,126 (46,814) 340,745 Supplies 31,330 23,716 (7,614) 44,366 Capital outlay 4,000 (4,000) 4,095 Total 2,782,910 2,684,919 (97,991) 2,600,117 Fire Protection: Personal services 1,672,380 1,686,713 14,333 1,682,198 Other services and charges 114,870 100,121 (14,749) 111,465 Supplies 22,160 27,436 5,276 22,101 Capital outlay 91000 15,393 6,393 2,995 Total 1,818,410 1,829,663 11,253 1,818,759 Police Ancillary Service: Personal services 684,310 696,123 11,813 645,256 Other services and charges Supplies 209,600 32,350 181,471 32,699 (28,129) 349 185,296 26,719 Capital outlay 81880 6,057 (2,823) 13,244 Total 935,140 916,350 (18,790) 870,515 Inspection: Personal services 260,500 253,340 (7,160) 270,550 Other services and charges 13,740 8,614 (5,126) 16,473 Supplies 1,300 2,042 742 1,986 Capital outlay 2,300 380 (1,920) Total 277,840 264,376 (13,464) 289,009 Emergency Services: Personal services 6,550 5,980 (570) 6,100 Other services and charges 13,580 9,783 (3,797) 11,095 Supplies 7,450 7,496 46 5,847 Capital outlay 2,300 2,365 65 Total 29,880 25,624 (4,256) 23,042 Total Public Safety 6,3091750 6,191,696 (118,054) 6,022,454 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA GENERAL FUND SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET (CONTINUED) For the Year Ended December 31, 1993 With Comparative Actual Amounts for the Year Ended December 31, 1992 1993 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Administration: Personal services Other services and charges Supplies Capital outlay Total Planning and Zoning: Personal services Other services and charges Supplies Capital outlay Total Housing Authority: Personal services Other services and charges Supplies Capital outlay Total Total Community Development COMMUNITY SERVICES: Administration: Personal services" Other services and charges Supplies Total Community Center: Personal services Other services and charges Supplies Capital outlay Total Recreation: Personal services Other services and charges Supplies Capital outlay is Total Over Final (Under) Budget Actual Budget $ 84,510 $100,495 $ 15,985 6,360 5,585 (775) 2,000 2,013 13 2,890 2,076 814) 95,760 110,169 14,409 115,090 108,790 (6,300) 8,730 7,164 (1,566) 8,500 10,812 2,312 132,320 126,766 (5,554) (6,250) 32,419 38,669 1,220 1,220 200 109 ) 900 492 (408 (3,930) 34,240 38,170 224,150 271,175 47,025 186,480 42,110 5,560 234,150 249,223 39,115 5,055 293,393 62,743 (2,995) 505) 59,243 280,980 85,590 32,860 560 399,990 241,090 84,300 31,040 840 357,270 280,723 80,959 31,636 393,318 240,014 72,309 47,100 333 . 359,756 (257) (4,631) (1,224) 560) (6,672) (1,076) (11, 991.) 16,060 507) 2,486 FORM F-3 1992 Actual $ 97,279 7,395 1,860 2.875 109,409 95,299 9,019 7,034 6.040 117,392 (10,646) 1,197 (9,449) 217,352 193,207 42,257 (4,239) 231,225 259,722 144,949 22,701 427,372 243,659 91,145 43,529 9.198 387,531 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA FORM F-3 GENERAL FUND SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET (CONTINUED) For the Year Ended December 31, 1993 With Comparative Actual Amounts for the Year Ended December 31, 1992 1993 Over Final (Under) 1992 Budget Actual Budget Actual COMMUNITY SERVICES: (Continued) Nature Center: Personal services $ 238,800 $ 235,155 $ (3,645) $ 232,358 Other services and charges 46,190 45,234 (956) 36,754 Supplies 14,350 11,307 (3,043) 11,447 Total 299,340 291,696 (7,644) 280,559 Forestry: Personal services 113,630 116,221 2,591 123,866 Other services and charges 100,490 103,850 3,360 97,985 Supplies 4,620 5,749. 1,129 7,867 Capital outlay 8,300 7,902 398) 13,012 Total 227,040 233,722 6,682 242,730 Lyndale/Nicollet Maintenance: Personal services 490 480 (10) 538 Other services and charges 2,350 84 (2,266) 3,307 Supplies 1,210 379 831) 1,620 Total 4,050 943 (3,107) 5,465 Government Buildings: Personal services 167,780 157,049 (10,731) 166,821 Other services and charges 161,290 142,433 (18,857) 142,495 Supplies 19,460 20,482 1,022 14,452 Total 348,530 319,964 (28,566) 323,768 Park Maintenance: Personal services 493,870 517,095 23,225 476,698 Other services and charges 186,180 180,702 (5,478) 168,860 Supplies 77,540 59,980 (17,560) 66,170 Capital outlay 8,630 7,246 (1,384) 9,320 Total 766,220 765,023 (1,197) 721,048 Streets: Personal services 413,170 401,178 (111992) 430,629 Other services and charges 593,440. 520,510 (72,930) 513,318 Supplies 90,300 103,729 13,429 115,732 Capital outlay 4,990 4,995 5 Total 1,101,900 1,030,412 71 488) 1,059,679 • CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA FORM F-3 GENERAL FUND SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO BUDGET (CONCLUDED) For the Year Ended December 31, 1993 With Comparative Actual Amounts for the Year Ended December 31, 1992 1993 Over Final (Under) 1992 Budget Actual Budget Actual n COMMUNITY SERVICES: (Continued) Engineering: Personal services $ 64,890 Other services and charges 46,610 Supplies 6,050 Capital outlay 2,340 Total 119.890 Total Community Services 3,858,380 Total Expenditures $11,824,280 $ 69,790 $ 4,900 $ 53,510 18,747 (27,863) 58,888 3,175 (2,875) 1,346 (2,340) 91,712 (28,178) 113,744 3,779,939 - (78,441) 3,793,121 $11,551,622 272 658) $11,382,051 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA .FORM J - 5 ?. ( MUNICIPAL LIQUOR FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET December 31, 1993 and 1992 1993 1992 ASSETS Current Assets: Cash.and cash equivalents $ 879,866 $ 844,128 Accounts receivable 2,805 17,240 Inventory 368,617 402,427 Total Current Assets 1,251,288 1,263,795 Property and Equipment: Land 273,188 273,188 Buildings 1,058,396 1,058,396 Office equipment 17,031 17,151 Machinery and equipment 317,268 296,597 Other improvements 57,706 57,706 1,7231589 1,703,038 Less accumulated depreciation 707,130 646,875 Net Property and Equipment 1,016,459 1,056,163 Total Assets $2,267,747 $2,319,958 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 3,843 $ 27,414 Accrued salaries and employee benefits payable 67,032 57,299 Due to other governments 67,893 68,132 Total Current Liabilities 138,768 152,845 Equity - Retained earnings: Reserved for capital improvement 330,000 330,000 Unreserved 1,798,979 1,837,113 Total Retained Earnings 2,128,979 2,167,113 Total Liabilities and Equity $2,267,747 $2,319,958 0 $- 15 E CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL LIQUOR FUND. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN RETAINED EARNINGS For the Years Ended December-31, 1993 and 1992 1993 Operating Revenues: Sales Less cost of sales Net Operating Revenues Operating Expenses: Personal services Other services and charges Supplies. Depreciation Total Operating Expenses Operating Income Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses): Interest income Commissions is Miscellaneous expenses Net Nonoperating Revenues Income Before Operating Transfers Operating Transfers Out: General Fund Contributions - Liquor Store Fund Total Operating Transfers Out Net Income (Loss) Retained Earnings - January 1 Retained Earnings - December 31 0 $ 6,753,108 (5,294,233) 1,458,875 603,007 234,096 27,297 60.373 924,773 534,102 58,818 31,810 (16,824) 73,804 607,906 (146,040) (500,000) (646,040) (38,134) 2,167,113 $ 2,128,979 FORM J-6 1992 $ 6,744,436 (5,316,988) 1,427,448 589,838 242,702 26,454 58.832 917,826 509,622 70,498 22,860 (19,667) 73,691 583,313 (139,200) (400,000) (539,200) 44,113 2,123,000 $ 2,167,113 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL LIQUOR FUND COMPARATIVE SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES BY STORE For the Years Ended December 31, 1993 and 1992 All Stores 1993 1992 Sales $6,753,108. $6,744,436 Cost of Sales: Inventory, January 1 402,427 367,812 Purchases. 5,260,423 5,351,603 Total Merchandise Available for Sale 5,662,850 5,719,415 Less: Inventory, December 31 368,617 402,427 Cost of Sales 5,294,233 5,316,988 Gross Profit on Sales 1,458,875 1,427,448 Percentage of Gross Profit to Sale 21.6% 21.2% Less: Operating Expenses 864,400 858,993 Operating Income Before Depreciation 594,475 568,455 Less: Depreciation 60,373 58,833 Operating Income 534,102 509,622 Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses): Interest - investments 58,818 70,498 Commissions 31,810- 22,860 Refunds 30 1,197 Bad checks (17,284) (18,292) Cash long (short) 430 (2,572) Total Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses) 73,804 73,691 Net Income Before Operating Transfers $ 607,906 $ 583,313 0 ?,I? Lyndale Store 1993 1992 $2,419,846 $2,429,318 133,755 143,898 1,867,852 1,886,095 2,001,607 2,029,993 130,017 133,755 1,871,590 1,896,238 548,256 533,080 22.7% 21.9% Cedar Store 1993 1992 $2,429,408 $2,336,623 144,289 1,923,262 2,067,551 143,434 1,924,117 505,291 20.8% 116,104 1.880.722 1,996,826 144,289 1,852,537 484.086 20.7% EXHIBIT J Penn Store 1993 1992 $1,903,854 $1,978,495 124,383 107,810 1,469,309 1,584,786 1,593,692 1,692,596 95,166 1,498,526 405,328 21.3% 124,383 1,568,213 410,282 20.7% 296,795 292,126 289,720 277,014 277,885 289,853 • 251,461 240,954 215,571 207,072 127,443 120,429 22,137 21,400 28,590 28,573 9,646 8,860 229,324 219,554 186,981 178,499 117,797 111,569 19,606 23,500 19,606 23,500 19,606 23,498 8,790 .5,843 17,491 12,789 5,529 4,228 30 90 1,107 (8,634) (7,245) (5,776) (7,441) (2,874) (3,606) 175) (743) 311 (2,325) 294 496 19,617 21,445 31,632 27,630 22,555 24,616 $ 248,941 $ 240,999 $ 218,613 $ 206,129 $ 140,352 $ 136,185 0 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MD NESOTA l MUNICIPAL LIQUOR FUND COMPARATIVE SCHEDULE OF OPERATIM EXPENSES BY STORE For the Years Ended Deoenber 31, 1993 and 1992 All Stores -1993 1992 Personal Services: Salaries - regular employees $504,652 $493,620 City contribution to PERA and FICA 53,181 53,087 Hospitalization and insurance 45,174 43,131 Total Personal Services 603,007 589,838 Other Services and Charges : Rents and leases 26,594 25,344 Advertising and publications 32,391 30,678 Maintenance and ram i r 5,080 3,447 Expert and professional services 11,271 10,309 Cannunication and travel. 6,542 8,997 Subscriptions and memberships 1,178 703 Utilities 31,368 31,866 Insurance, bonds, taxes, and license 90,111 105,023 Other contractual services 29,561 26,334 Total Other Services and Charges 234,096 242,701 • Supplies: Office supplies 2,246 2,019 Small tools and minor equipment 20,121 13,872 General supplies 4,930 10,563 Total Supplies 27,297 26,454 Total Operating Expenses Excluding Depreciation 864,400 858,993 Depreciation 60,373 58,833 Total Operating Expenses Including Depreciation 924 773 917 826 n U I-] g-19 Lvndale Store 1993 1992 $170,523 $161,526 18,036 17,756 14,383 12,868 202.942 192,150 8,876 8,460 10,822 10,394 846 997 3,897 3,385 2,287 3,052 392 227 13,508 14,123 34,701 39,125 9.849 8,982 85.178 88,745 692 944 6,516 5,525 1, 467 4, 762 8, 675 11, 231 296, 795 292, 126 22. 137 21, 400 31 $313,526 Cedar Store 1993 1992 $170,028 $159,853 17,707 16,742 13,843 13,300 201,578 189,895 8,943 8,492 10,823 10,126 2,190 1,829 3,687 3,385 2,365 3,231 393 249 10,043 9,991 28,722 33,090 11,132 9,500 78,298 79,893 1,082 737 6,880 4,075 1.882 2,414 9,844 7,226 289,720 277,014 28,590 28,573 318 310 30 EXHIBIT J-1 Penn Sure 1993 1992 $164,101 $172,241 17,438 18,589 16.948 16,963 198,487 207,793 8,775 8,392 10,746 10,158 2,044 621 3,687 3,539 1,890 2,714 393 227 7,817 7,752 26,688 32,808 8.580 7,852 70.620 74,063 472 338 6,725 4,272 1,581 3,387 8,778 7,997 277,885 289,853 9,646 8,860 28? 7 531 298 713 Ll CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNEOSTA WATER UTILITY FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET December 31, 1993 and 1992 1993 ASSETS Current Assets: 9_c?o FORM J-7 1992 Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,061,650 $ 3,491,592 Receivables: Accounts 74 Service charges: Billed 324,120 317,102 Certified'to County Auditor 128,274 190,208 Unbilled services 217,313 198,110 Inventory 4,613 10,068 Total Current Assets 2,735,970 4,207,154 Long Term Assets: Interfund Advance - Data Processing 32,000 Property and Equipment: Land 44,500 44,500 Buildings 1,849,261 1,863,399 Office equipment 16,513 15,991 Machinery and equipment 3,086,773 3,157,202 • Other improvements 8,950,580 6,466,508 13,947,627 11,547,600 Less accumulated depreciation 5,316,517 5,067,760 Net Property and Equipment 8,631,110 6,479,840 Total Assets $11,367,080 $10,718,994 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 41,490 $ 53,551 Contracts payable 428,022 Accrued salaries and employee benefits payable 61,729 54,254 Due to other governments 51,183 30,871 . Total Current Liabilities 582,424 138,676 Equity: Contributed capital: Property owners 533,584 533,584 Special assessments 3,196,500 3,196,500 City aid for construction 2,140,118 2,140,118 Federal-grant 30,000 30,000 Total'Contributed Capital 5,900,202 5,900,202 Retained Earnings - . Unreserved 4,884,454 4,680,116 Total Equity 10,784,656 10,580,318 Total Liabilities and Equity . $11,367,080 $10,718,994 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA FORM J-8 WATER UTILITY FUND COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN RETAINED EARNINGS For the Years Ended December 31, 1993 and 1992 1993 1992 Operating Revenues: Sales and user fees $1,452,516 $1,625,190 Water availability charges 1,586 1,328 Customer services 13,060 11,727 Sales of material and supplies 3,935 527 Certification fees 4,390 4,370 Penalty charges 18,784 22,806 Customer service charges 73,616 75,876 Total Operating Revenues 1,567,887 1,741,824 Operating Expenses: Personal services 651,808 619,134 Other services and charges 361,533 412,391 Supplies 189,457 183,754 Depreciation 248,757 284,229 Total Operating Expenses 1,451,555 1,499,508 Operating Income 116,332 242,316 • Nonoperating Revenues - Interest 156,100 204,722 Income Before Operating Transfers 272,432 447,038 Operating Transfers Out - Capital Projects 68,094 Net Income 204,338 447,038 Retained Earnings - January 1 4,680,116. 4,265,078 Equity Transfer to Capital Projects Fund (32,000) Retained Earnings - December 31 $4,884,454 $4,680,116 0 • • CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA FORM J-9 WATER UTILITY FUND -aa- COMPARATIVE SCHEDULE OF OPERATING EXPENSES For the Years Ended December 31, 1993 and 1992 1993 1992 Treatment and Distribution - Personal Services: Salaries $ 416,053 $ 372,212 Interdepartmental labor .106,835 125,995 Retirement contributions 42,653 38,586 Health and life insurance contributions 46,033 44,9Ar, Total Personal Services 611,574 581,738 Other Services and Charges: Rents and leases 19,246 17,814 Advertising and publications 346 19 Maintenance and repairs 43,025 38,213 Professional services 36,183 77,930 Communications 4,303 3,691 Travel and subsistence 4,361 3,164 Subscriptions and memberships 232 1,595 Utilities 153,872 174,130 Insurance, bonds, and permits 62,467 62,687 Other contractual services 14,751 11,602 Total Other Services and Charges 338,786 390,845 Supplies: Office 3,007 2,584 Clothing 1,806 1,751 Parts, tools, and supplies 19,674 18,709 Chemicals 158,807 155,755 Total Supplies 183,294 178,799 Depreciation 248,757 284,229 Total Treatment and Distribution 1,382,411 1,435,611 Collection and Billing - Personal Services: Salaries Interdepartmental labor Retirement contributions Health and life insurance contributions Total Personal Services 28,177 6,018 2,960 3.079 26,258 5,400 2,837 2.901 Other Services and Charges: .Rents and leases Maintenance and repairs Professional service Travel and subsistence Insurance Total Services and Charges Supplies - Office supplies Total Collection and Billing Total Operating Expenses 40,234 37,396 18,760 17,545 45 45 3,051 3,165 75 816 791 22,747 21,546 6,163 4,955 69,144 63,897 $1,451,555 $1,499,508 _ '1 3 CITY OF. RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA FORM J-10 SEWER UTILITY FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET • December 31, 1993 and 1992 1993 1992 ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents. $1,896,144 $1,905,1.35 Receivables: Accounts 2 Service charges - Unbilled services 262,270 222,349 Due from other governments - Metropolitan Waste Control Commission: Interceptor acquisition - current 101,101 97,213 Operating cost adjustment (1992 and 1991) (139,957) (80,279) Total Current Assets 2,119,.560 2,144,418 Long-Term Assets: Due from other governments - Metropolitan Waste Control Commission: Operating cost adjustment (1993 and 1992) (218,180) (139,957) Reserve capacity 6,901 9,869 Interceptor acquisition contract 697,419 798,520, Total Due From Other Governments 486,140 668,432 • Property and Equipment: Land 9,050 9,050 Buildings 479,245 479,245 Office equipment 10,414 9,892 Machinery and equipment 181,923 110,219 Other improvements 65,455 65,455 746,087 673,861 Less accumulated depreciation 490,415 460,262 Net Property and Equipment 255,672 213,599 Total Assets $2,861,372 $3,026,449 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 3,707 $ 6,366 Accrued salaries and employee benefits payable 21,249 19,740 Due to other governments 354 Total Current Liabilities 25,310 26,106 Equity: Contributed capital - City 131,110 131,110 Retained Earnings - Unreserved 2,704,952 2,869,233 • Total Equity 2,836,062 3,000,343 Total Liabilities and Equity $2,861;372 $3,026,449 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA SEWER UTILITY FUND COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES,.AND • CHANGES IN RETAINED EARNINGS For the Years Ended December 31, 1993 and 1992 1993 Operating Revenues: Sales and user fees Reserve capacity charges Sewer certification charges Customer service charges Penalty charges Total Operating Revenues Operating Expenses: Metropolitan Waste Control Commission - Sewer service charges Personal services Other services and charges Supplies Depreciation Total Operating Expenses Operating Loss Nonoperating Revenues - Interest: Deferred current value credit Reserve capacity Investments Total Nonoperating Revenues Loss Before Operating Transfers Operating Transfers In - Capital Projects Fund Net Loss Retained Earnings - January 1 Equity Transfers out to Capital Projects Fund Retained Earnings - December 31 $1,505,694 3,125 4,390 48,631 12,404 1,574,244 1,455,319 283,665 88,500 26,091 30,152 1,883,727 (309,483) 35,829 126 89,594 125,549 (183,934) 19.653 (164,281) 2,869,233 $2,704,952 FORM J-11 8 o_4 1992 $1,386,720 4,900 4,370 50,117 15,061 1.461.168 1,288,316 301,486 101,566 43,328 31,089 1,765,785 (304,61.7) 39,568 126 114,896 154,590 (150,027) (150,027) 3,051,260 (32,000) $2,869,233 0 0 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA SEWER UTILITY FUND COMPARATIVE SCHEDULE OF OPERATING EXPENSES For the Years Ended December 31, 1993 and 1992 1993 Sewer Service Charge - Metropolitan Waste Control Commission - Treatment charges $1,455,319 Maintenance: Personal Services: Salaries Interdepartmental labor Retirement contributions Health and life insurance contributions Other Services and Charges: Rents and leases - Maintenance and repair of equipment Expert and professional services Communications Travel and subsistence Utility services Insurance, bonds, and permits Other contractual services Supplies - Parts, tools, and supplies Depreciation Total Maintenance Collection and Billing: Personal Services: Salaries Interdepartmental labor Retirement contributions Health and life insurance contributions Other Services and Charges: Rents and leases Maintenance and repair of equipment Professional service Travel and subsistence Insurance and bonds Supplies - . Office supplies Total Collection and Billing Total Operating Expenses 157,530 4,769 15,317 62,449 31,412 2,642 8,339 3,019 2,876 8,364 17,497 1,732 20,881 30,152 366,979 30,527 5,764 3,051 4,258 8,630 3,006 202 781 5,210 61,429 $1,883,727 FORM J-12 1992 $1,288,316 160,092 26,064 17,352 57,161 29,252 18,318 9,457 1,843 3,161 5,302 16,878 5,013 38,226 31,089 419,208 28,728 5,400 2,826 3,863 8,550 45 2,931 32 784 5,102 58,261 $1,765,785 is 0 • CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA FORM J-13 STORM SEWER UTILITY FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET December 31, 1993 and 1992 1993 1992 ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 444,170 $ 366,785 Accounts receivable - Service charges - Unbilled services 99,327 97,867 Due from other goverments 356 Total Current Assets 543,497 465,008 Restricted Assets - Cash and cash equivalents for debt service 199,030 2 ,264,612 Property and Equipment: Office equipment 522 Machinery and equipment 58,151 45,639 Other improvements 3,150,764 3 ,150,764 3,209,437 3 ,196,403 Less accumulated depreciation 565,049 451,959 Net Property and Equipment 2,644,388 2 ,744,444 Total Assets $3,386,915 $5,474,064 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current Liabilities (Payable from Current Assets): Accounts payable $ 5,151 $ 1,677 Due to other governments 13,068 11,263 Total Current Liabilities 18,219 12,940 .(Payable from Current Assets) Current Liabilities (Payable from Restricted Assets): Accrued interest payable 45,549 58,262 Bonds payable 90,000 2 ,206,356 Total Current Liabilities (Payable from Restricted Assets) 135,549 2 ,264,612 Bonds payable 2,080,000 2 ,170,000 Total Liabilities 2,233,768 4 ,447,552 Equity - Retained earnings - Unreserved 1,153,147 1,026,512 Total Liabilities and Equity $3,386,915 $5,474,064 0 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA FORM J-14 STORM SEWER UTILITY FUND COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN RETAINED EARNINGS For the Years Ended De cember 31, 1993 and 1992 1993 1992 Operating Revenues: Charges for services $ 649,251 $ 652,896 Customer service charges 16,662 17,182 Penalty charges 4,253 5,164 Total Operating Revenues 670,166 675,242 Operating Expenses: Personal services 170,768 124,990 Other services and charges 139,355 106,939 Supplies 21,349 16,055 Depreciation 113,088 89,702 Total Operating Expenses 444,560 337,686 Operating Income 225,606 337,556 Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses): Interest income 31,620 28,043 Call premium on refunded bonds (31,350) Interest expense and fiscal charges (130,591) (152,665) • Loss on sale of property (26,655) Net Nonoperating Expenses (98,971) (182,627) Net Income 126,635 154,929 Retained Earnings - January 1 1,026,512 871,583 Retained Earnings - December 31 $1,153,147 $1,026,512 is • • • CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA STORM SEWER UTILITY FUND COMPARATIVE SCHEDULE OF OPERATING EXPENSES For the Years Ended December 31, 1993 and 1992 Personal Services - Interdepartmental labor Other Services and Charges: Rents and leases Maintenance and repairs Professional services Travel and subsistence Utilities Insurance Other contractual services Total Other Services and Charges Supplies: Office Parts, tools, and supplies Total Supplies Depreciation Total Operating Expenses -94-- 1993 $170,768 67,081 9,421 46,740 1,313 8,312 4,476 2.012 139,355 5,155 16,194 21,349 113,088 1444,560 FORM J-15p ?d 1992 $124,990 63,432 270 33,392 1,451 2,846 4,529 1.019 106,939 4,503 11,552 16,055 89,702 337 686 E 0 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA FORM J-16 STORM SEWER UTILITY FUND SCHEDULE OF CHANGES IN ASSETS RESTRICTED FOR REVENUE BOND DEBT SERVICE For the Year Ended December 31, 1993 Revenue Bond Debt Service Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year $2,264,612 Cash Receipts: Transfer from operating cash 271,359 Total Cash Receipts 271,359 Cash Disbursements: Principal'payments 2,206,350 Interest payments 129,569 Fiscal agent's fee 1,022 Total Cash Disbursements 2,336,941 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 199,030 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA FORM J-17 RECREATION FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET . December 31, 1993 and 1992 1993 1992 ASSETS Current As-sets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 354,746 $ 514,264 Accounts receivable 35,276 1,397 Inventory 75,098 72,143 Prepaid expense 672 Total Current Assets 465,792 587,804 Property and Equipment: Land 179,135 179,135 Buildings 2,027,837 1,982,839 Office equipment 10,609 10,609 Machinery and equipment 612,259 602,300 Other improvements 2,373,550 1,707,711 5,203,390 4,482,594 Less.accumulated depreciation 3,087,027 2,958,770 Net Property and Equipment 2,116,363 1,523,824 Total Assets $2,582,155 $2,111,628 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 62,789 $ 13,500 Contracts payable 48,965 3,652 Accrued salaries and employee benefits payable 44,112 20,180 Due to other governments 885 21 Total Current Liabilities 156,751 37,353 Equity: Contributed capital - City 1,301,564 948,241 Retained Earnings: Unreserved 1,123,840 1,126,034 Total Equity 2,425,404 2,074,275 Total Liabilities and Equity $2,582,155 $2,111,628 L CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA RECREATION FUND COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, • AND CHANGES IN RETAINED EARNINGS For the Years Ended December 31, 1993 and 1992 1993 Operating Revenues: User fees Sales of merchandise and concession Less cost of sales Net Operating Revenues Operating Expenses: Personal services Other services and charges Supplies Depreciation Total Operating Expenses Operating Income Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses):. Interest income Miscellaneous Interest expense and fiscal charges • Net Nonoperating Expenses Income Before Operating Transfers Operating Transfers In (Out):. Special Revenue- Cable Fund Internal Service - Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund Total Operating Transfers In (Out) Net Income Retained Earnings - January 1 Equity Transfer In (Out) Retained Earnings = December 31 $1,483,930 286,357 (75,913) 1,694,374 923,498 382,524 155,627 135.763 1,597,412 96,962 28,285 1,579 (490) 29.374 126,336 (99,000) (20, 000) (119,000) 7,336 1,126,034 (9,530) $1,123,840 FORM J-18 1992 $1,400,146 231,000 (73,823) 1,557,323 864,781 344,294 136,290 144.632 1,489,997 67,326 42,967 4,047 (61,070) (14,056) 53,270 600,000 (35,770) 564,230 617,500 507,214 1,320 $1,126,034 0 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA FORM J-19 RECREATION FUND COMPARATIVE SCHEDULE OF OPERATING EXPENSES 1993 and 1992 b 31 d d D Y E F th ecem er , n e ears or e 1993 19.92 Personal Services: Salaries $ 680,922 $ 655,174 Interdepartmental labor 138,919 115.,073 Retirement contributions 61,345 55,993 Health and life insurance contributions 42,312 38,541 Total Personal Services 923,498 864,781 Other Services and Charges: Rents and leases 113,639 100,538 Rental of land 17.,591 10,606 Advertising and publications 12,956 7,594 Maintenance and repairs 24,822 21,151 Professional services 38,961 24,997 Communications 5,300 5,967 Travel and subsistence 4,212 41613 Subscriptions and memberships 3,177 1,673 Utilities 99,163 103,575 bonds, and licenses Insurance 62,703 63,580 , Total Other Services and Charges 382,524 344,294 • Supplies: Office 5,252 7,143 tools, and supplies Parts 150,375 129,147 , Total Supplies 155,627 136,290 Depreciation 135,763 144,632 Total Operating Expenses $1,597,412 $1,489,997 0 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA RECREATION FUND COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN RETAINED EARNINGS • For the Year Ended December 31, 1993 and 1992' Swimming Ice Arena Pool Operating Revenues: User Fees. $213,578 $ 135,610 Sales of merchandise and concession 116,129 15,818 Less cost of'sales (6,299) (9,287) Net Operating Revenues 323,408 142,141 Operating Expenses: Personal services 186,473 127,785 Other services and charges 123,396 40,125 Supplies 26,612 13,450 Depreciation 1,692 3,055 Total Operating Expenses 338,173 184,415 Operating Income (Loss) 1( 4,765) (42,274) Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses): Interest income Loss on sale of disposed equipment • Miscellaneous Interest expense and fiscal charges Net Nonoperating Expenses Income (Loss) Before Operating Transfers 14 765) (42,274) Operating Transfers In (Out):. Speci.al Revenue - Cable Fund Internal Service - Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund Total Operating Transfers In (Out) Net Income (Loss) (14,765) (42,274) Retained Earnings -January 1 (32,368) (61,038) Equity Transfers In 14 653) Retained Earnings - December 31 61 786) 1.03 312) 0 FORM J-20 Municipal Total Golf Special Course Facilities 1993 1992 $1,072,453 $ 62,289 $1,483,930 $1,400,146 132,175 22,235 286,357 231,000 (57,355) (2,972) (75,913) (73,823) 1,147,273 81,552 1,694,374 1,557,323 581,882 27,358 923,498 864,781 202,634 16,369 382,524 344,294 108,894 6,671 155,627 136,290 1 20,712 10,304 135,763 144,632 _ 1,014,122 60,702 1,597,412 1,489,997 133,151 20,850 96,962 67,326 28,285 28,285 42,967 • 1,579 1,579 4,047 .(490) (490) (61,070) 29,374 29,374 (14,056) 162,525 20,850 126,336 53,270 . (99,000) (99,000) 600,000 20 000) (20,000) (35,770) (99,000) 2( 0;000) (119,000) 564,230 63,525 850 7,336 617,500 1,219,440 1,126,034 507,214 5,123 (9,530)- 1,320 $1,282,965 $ 5,973 $1,123,840 $1,126,034 0 9 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 89 Agenda March 14, 1994 Issue Statement: Consideration of a conditional use permit to allow Tasks Unlimited to operate a Fairweather Lodge at 6733 Lyndale Avenue. Background: Tasks Unlimited proposes to use the single family home at 6733 Lyndale Avenue as residence for five unrelated individuals. The proposed use does not come within any existing use classification, therefore, the Council should classify the use or grant a conditional use permit according to the City Code. On February 28, 1994, the City Council authorized a hearing officer to conduct a public hearing, make findings of fact, and provide a recommendation to the Council by March 14, 1994. On March 8, 1994, a public hearing was conducted on the matter. The Hearing Officer's written report dated March 9, 1994 is attached to this Council Letter for reference. Recommended Motion: Approve a conditional use permit for Tasks Unlimited to operate a Fairweather Lodge at 6733 Lyndale Avenue with the following stipulations: 1. No more than three vehicles, which are owned or used on a regular basis by the residents, may be parked in the front yard area at any given time. 2. No transfer of ownership or operation to any other unlicensed group home program may occur without City Council approval. 3. No signage, exterior lighting, or other modifications may be made which will alter the residential character of the home or adversely impact the neighborhood. 4. The property must comply with all City regulations governing use of single-family residential property in the R district. 5. The facility on the premises must operate at all times as a Fairweather Lodge which provides housing support, rather than a treatment or transitional housing facility. 6. No more than five people may live in the residence. Basis of Recommendation: 1. The Hearing Officer's findings of fact, conclusions, and recommendations indicate that a conditional use permit should • be granted with six conditions. q-i 2. The recommended conditions are reasonable and ensure that the proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding single- family residential neighborhood. Tasks Unlimited is in agreement with the proposed conditions. 3. There have been no complaints about the conduct of residents at any of the eight Fairweather Lodges currently operated by Tasks Unlimited, some of which have been operating for 24 years. 4. Similar uses in Richfield have not generated adverse impacts on their neighborhoods. 5. The proposed use meets the standards which govern issuance of a conditional use permit, as described in Section 545.09 of the City Code. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The Council could determine that the proposed Fairweather Lodge is a permitted use in the R district and not subject to a conditional use permit, thereby, allowing the proposed use without further action. 2. The Council could determine that the proposed Fairweather Lodge is a prohibited use in the R district and not subject to a conditional use permit, thereby, prohibiting the proposed use from occupying the subject property. Discussion/Decision Mode: Council consideration of this item is scheduled for March 14, 1994. A public hearing is not scheduled, therefore no public notice was sent. Respec submitted, James rsser City Manager JDP:ds • q' ?L CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL In the Matter of a Conditional Use Permit for Tasks Unlimited at 6733 Lyndale Avenue REPORT OF HEARING OFFICER A public hearing was held before the undersigned hearing officer on March 8, 1994, at 7:00 p.m., in the Richfield City Council Chambers. The hearing was held pursuant to Richfield City Code §545.09, Subd. 4 and authorization of the Richfield City Council at its meeting on February 28, 1994. Based on the evidence presented, I make the following proposed findings, conclusions, and recommendations: • FINDINGS OF FACT 1. Tasks Unlimited is an organization which provides housing support for people with mental disabilities. The organization proposes to use the single-family home at 6733 Lyndale Avenue as a residence in its housing program. Up to five unrelated individuals would reside in the home, which is in a single-family zoning district. 2. The Richfield zoning code allows single-family dwellings in the single-family zoning district and defines "family" to exclude more than three unrelated individuals. Richfield City Code §505.07, Subd. 16. Under Minnesota Statutes §462.357, Subd. 7, a licensed residential facility serving six or fewer persons is a permitted single-family use. 1 Q-3 • 3. The community development director determined that the proposed use of the subject property does not qualify as a permitted single-family use under city code or state law definitions and does not come within any existing use classification in the zoning code. Pursuant to City Code §505.11, the director referred the matter to the City Council for a conditional use permit. 4. At its meeting on February 28, 1994, the Richfield City Council authorized the undersigned hearing officer to conduct the public hearing required by Richfield City Code §545.09, Subd. 4, and to make recommendations to the City Council regarding whether the permit should be issued and what, if any, conditions should be imposed. • 5. City staff sent notices of the hearing to all property owners within 350 feet of the subject property. 6. Eighteen people spoke at the hearing. Fifteen of these spoke in support of granting the conditional use permit: two are City staff members; five are part of the administration of Tasks Unlimited; two were clients of Tasks Unlimited; two are residents of Richfield whose children participate in the Tasks Unlimited housing program; and five are people unaffiliated with the Tasks Unlimited program (three of which are current Richfield residents and one grew up in Richfield). Three people who are Richfield residents asked questions about the program and expressed concerns about the location. 2 9-? 7. Tasks Unlimited is non-profit organization which has been 9 in existence for 24 years. It provides an employment program and housing support for mentally disabled adults. Through the housing support, clients live in small groups in single family dwellings owned by the agency. Each such dwelling is called a "Fairweather Lodge." Tasks Unlimited currently operates eight Fairweather Lodges in other communities: five in Minneapolis and one each in Bloomington, Fridley, and St. Paul. These are not licensed by the State of Minnesota because no license is available for this type of residential program. 8. Tasks Unlimited has a screening process for reviewing applicants for the housing program. This process includes a lengthy application to be submitted by the applicants and a review • of the applicant's history in other programs. Once selected, a client is unlikely to join a lodge immediately. Generally, a client is sent to the agency's training facility in Minneapolis for approximately 4 months. At the training facility, a client is taught independent living skills, such as cooking and cleaning. Only 40% of the people successfully complete the training and are assigned to a lodge. The success rate is low because the program's standards are high. 9. The purpose of the lodge is to provide a supportive, family-style living arrangement for the clients. There are no treatment or vocational assistance programs conducted in the lodge. The living arrangement is not transitional. Clients stay in the IF] 3 9-5 same lodge for an average of 4 to 5 years; some stay as long as 20 • years. The lodge is considered their permanent home. 10. The lodge residents are responsible for all normal tasks in the home, including cooking, cleaning, and maintenance. They operate interdependently as a single housekeeping unit, making joint decisions and dividing tasks. No agency staff reside in the lodge. Agency staff visit to check on the residents two or three times a week. The staff ensures that maintenance standards are met and helps resolve problems which might arise. 11. There have been no complaints about the conduct of residents at any of the Fairweather Lodges in other communities. None of the residents have ever been arrested while living in the lodges. In one instance where there had been opposition to the • siting of a Lodge, there was one complaint about plastic covering which had been placed over the windows as an interim energy conservation measure. Otherwise, there have been no complaints about the maintenance of any of the other Fairweather Lodges. 12. Similar types of residences in the City of Richfield have also generated no adverse impacts on adjacent residential property. 13. City staff recommended approval of the conditional use permit and suggested six conditions to be imposed. The executive director of Tasks Unlimited stated that the agency would have no difficulty complying with the proposed conditions. CONCLUSIONS 1. The standards governing the issuance of a conditional use permit in these circumstances are contained in City Code §545.09, 4 9- to Subd. 5 and Subd. 6. These are listed below with conclusions for • each: a. The use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the people working or residing in the neighborhood; CONCLUSION: The proposed use complies with this standard. The structure will be used by the same number of people that could be expected for any other single-family residence. It will be used for a stable living arrangement, not transitional housing, rehabilitation, or treatment. The residents will operate as a single housekeeping unit. Consequently, the characteristics of the household are functionally equivalent to a more traditional single-family household unit, and there will be no adverse impacts on the surrounding residential neighborhood. This is shown by the fact that Fairweather Lodges in other cities and similar uses in Richfield have had no adverse neighborhood impacts. There was no evidence to substantiate fear about the types of people who will live in the home, the effect on property values, and potential crime. Community fear alone is not a legally sufficient reason for denial of a conditional use permit. b. The use will not be detrimental to the public welfare or • injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood; CONCLUSION: The proposed use complies with this standard for the same reasons noted under the first standard listed above. C. The use is in compliance with the comprehensive plan; CONCLUSION: The proposed use is consistent with the comprehensive plan's commitment to promoting housing opportunities for all segments of the population. In addition, the proposed use complies with the land use designation for the proposed location in the comprehensive plan: medium density buffer, which allows single-family to fourplex dwellings. d. The use is in compliance with an officially adopted redevelopment plans and design guidelines; and CONCLUSION: The proposed location is not in a redevelopment area, and this standard is not applicable. e. The use is in compliance with applicable parking regulations and landscape guidelines. 5 9-1 CONCLUSION: This standard applies to commercial, industrial, and multi-family uses and thus is also not applicable. 2. The City Council may impose reasonable conditions in a conditional use permit. Richfield City Code §545.09, Subd 7. 3. With slight modifications for clarity, the conditions proposed by City staff are reasonable and ensure that the use will be compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood. Each is listed below, followed by a conclusion regarding its justification: a. No more than three vehicles, which are owned or used on a regular basis by the residents, may be parked in the front yard area at any given time. JUSTIFICATION: Because all resident will be adults, there is the potential for each to own and drive a car. This is one external impact which may be different from a traditional single-family household unit. If the number of cars parked A outside exceeds three, the use appears less compatible with the residential neighborhood. To ensure compatibility, the impact should be controlled. b. No transfer of ownership or operation to any other unlicensed group home program may occur without City Council approval. JUSTIFICATION: The characteristics of the use proposed by Tasks Unlimited make it functionally equivalent to a traditional single-family use. Another program may operate with different characteristics which are unlike a family use. Accordingly, it is reasonable for the Council to review any other program to ensure compatibility. C. No signage, exterior lighting, or other modifications may be made which will alter the residential character of the home or adversely impact the neighborhood. JUSTIFICATION: This condition simply ensures that there will be no external changes making the structure less residential in appearance. d. The property must comply with all city regulations governing use of single-family residential property in the R district. 6 9-8 JUSTIFICATION: While one might argue that thin condition is S not needed because the property is already subject to these regulations, the condition is reasonable as an added incentive to comply with applicable regulations. By attaching this condition to the permit, the permit holder risks loss of the permit in addition to normal consequences for a violation. e. The facility on the premises must operate at all times-'as ,,Dort, a Fairweather Lodge which provides housing sup rather than a treatment or transitional housing fWllity. JUSTIFICATION: The characteristics of a Fairweather, Lodge are more like a traditional single-family household unit than either a treatment or transitional housing use are. Therefore, it is appropriate to prohibit those uses. f. No more than five people may live in the residence. JUSTIFICATION: Limiting the number of individuals ensures that the size of the household groux: remains consistent with other housekeeping units in trie neighboring single-family residences. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Because the proposed use complies with all applicable city code standards, a conditional use permit should be granted to Tasks Unlimited for a Fairweather Lodge at 6733 Lyndale Avenue. 2. The conditional use permit to Tasks Unlimited should include the following conditions, which are reasonable and ensure that the proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding single-family residential neighborhood: a. No more than three vehicles may be parked in the front yard area at any given time. b. No transfer of ownership or operation to any other unlicensed group home program may occur without City Council approval. C. No signage, exterior lighting, or other modifications may be made which will alter the residential character of the home or adversely impact the neighborhood. • 7 q_? • d. The property must comply with all city regulations governing use of single-family residential property in the R district. e. The facility on the premises must operate at all times ap,' a Fairweather Lodge which provides housing suppor*c, rather than a treatment or transitional housing facility. f. No more than five people may live in the residence. Date : 7 i RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, j Desy L. Peterson Minnetonka City Attorney 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. Minnetonka, MN 55345 612-939-8200 8