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City Council Agenda Packet 08-24-2015 SpecialAGENDA SPECIALWORKSHOPMEETING–MONTICELLOCITYCOUNCIL Monday,August24,2015–4:30p.m. MonticelloCommunityCenter Mayor:BrianStumpf CouncilMembers:CharlotteGabler,LloydHilgart,TomPerrault,GlenPosusta Others:WayneOberg,JeffO’Neill,DepartmentHeads 1.CalltoOrder 2.PurposeofWorkshop: A.4:30p.m.-PresentationofDepartmentBudgets B.5:30p.m.–2015G.O.Bond,SeriesB-$2,605,000Improvement/Street ReconstructionBonds 3.Adjournment MONTICELLO STREET DEPARTMENT Mission Statement The mission of the Monticello Street Department is to provide professional, timely and comprehensive support services responsive to the needs of our community by maintaining the streets, parking lots, street lights and storm water system in satisfactory condition so as not to affect the safety, health and welfare of the citizens. Street Department Description The Street Department employs 7 full -time and 3 seasonal workers. Staff maintains 70 miles of streets and boulevards, 13 parking lots, street light systems, street signs, sidewalks, snow removal, multiple outlots throughout the City, and the storm water system including ponds, ditches, swales, catch basins, manholes, outfalls, and multiple culverts. The department is also responsible for buildings and/or grounds maintenance at 4 different locations. Finally, staff manages the maintenance shop and all repairs made on all vehicles and equipment in the Public Works Department. Each of these areas involves a dedicated budget. Streets and Alleys : The Street Department performs the necessary tasks to stabilize the depreciation of the streets and uphold the desirable standards of appearance, serviceability and safety of our public roadways in Monticello. WH A T W E D O : Patch Streets Crack Seal Streets Chip Seal Streets Sweep Streets Evaluate/Rate Streets Maintain Signs Maintain Boulevards Inspect Sidewalks Maintain Sidewalks Maintain Compost Sites Street Striping/Pavement Marking Building Maintenance -Animal Shelter Maintain City Farm Buildings Boulevard Tree Trimming $876,407.00 $953,011.00 $200,000 $400,000 $600,000 $800,000 $1,000,000 2015 BUDGET 2016 PROJECTED Streets and Alleys Budget 8.74% $76,604.00 Increase Streets and Alleys DESCRIPTION 2015 BUDGET 2016 PROJECTED % INCREASE COMMENTS Motor Fuel $60,000 $68,000 13.33%Increase due to more frequent snow plowing and running of equipment more frequently Small Tools & Equipment $2,000 $42,000 320%Increase due to restructuring from Finance Dept., all equipment under $10,000 now is budgeted under the tool & equipment line item. In previous years this equipment was budgeted out of the Capital Equipment Fund which leases equipment to the General Fund. Vehicle & Equipment Parts $31,000 $39,500 27.5%Increase due to inflation and keeping vehicles and equipment longer Streets and Alleys DESCRIPTION 2016 EQUIPMENT PURCHASES COMMENTS Road Grader $200,000 Replace a 1983 140G Caterpillar Road Grader With a newer used grader Blacktop Roller $30,000 Purchase an additional (used) larger blacktop roller Snow Plow Skid Steere $12,000 Replace exciting plow Electronic Sign Reader $10,000 Add to fleet Speed Trailer $12,500 Replace existing Blacktop Planer $22,000 Replace existing Blacktop Router $22,000 Replace existing Snow and Ice The Street Department is responsible for the control of snow and ice on City streets, sidewalks and City owned parking lots. We will provide control in a safe and cost effective manner, keeping in mind safety, budget, personnel and environmental concerns. Ice and Snow WH A T W E D O Plow Streets Plow Sidewalks Plow Pathways Plow Parking Lots Haul Snow as Needed Maintain Vehicles & Equipment $284,537 $- $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $300,000 2015 BUDGET 2016 PROJECTED $250,684 13.50% $33,853.00 Increase Snow and Ice Budget Snow and Ice DESCRIPTION 2015 BUDGET 2016 PROJECTED % INCREASE COMMENTS Sand & Salt $55,000 $64,000 16.36%Increase due to amount of product used in 2013/2014 season Small tools & Equipment $2,000 $20,500 925%Due to Finance Department restructioning of line item and replacing snow plow equipment Snow Removal Repair Supplies (Cutting Edges)$10,000 $12,000 20%Equipment is getting older and plowing more frequently Shop and Garage The Street Department is responsible for maintaining City vehicles and equipment for multiple departments including the Street Department, Parks Department, Water and Sewer Department, and the DMV in a safe and efficient manner. Shop and Garage WH A T W E D O Vehicle Maintenance Equipment Maintenance Over 163 Vehicles & Pieces of Equipment Building Maintenance Public Works Facility City Owned Farm Sites/Storage Sheds $194,810 $202,436 $- $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 2015 BUDGET 2016 PROJECTED 3.91% $7,626.00 Increase Shop and Garage Budget DESCRIPTION 2015 BUDGET 2016 PROJECTED % INCREASE Lubricants & Additives $5,200 $5,800 11.54% Building Repair Supplies $2,000 $2,500 25% Sewer & Water 2014 $2,625 $2,000 $3,000 50% Shop and Garage Street Lighting Maintenance Street Lighting Maintenance Street Light Ownership City of Monticello •Monitor all Street Lights •Notify Proper Authority •Assist Electrical Contractors on Repairs Wright Hennepin Electric 20% Xcel Energy 55% City of Monticello 25% The Street Department is responsible for monitoring all street lights within the City and notifying the proper authority when repairs are needed, and assist with repairs as requested. $229,500 $- $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 2015 BUDGET 2016 PROJECTED $263,900 14.99% $34,400.00 Increase Street Lighting Maintenance Budget Street Lighting Maintenance DESCRIPTION 2015 BUDGET 2016 PROJECTED % INCREASE COMMENTS Stop Light Painting & Repairs $1,500 $31,500 2000% We are proposing to paint 4 intersection in 2016, we maintain a total of 12 intersections within the City Storm Water Maintenance Storm Water Maintenance The Street Department is responsible for maintaining storm water retention ponds, manholes, catch basins, culverts and ditches, allowing storm water to flow throughout the City at designed safe levels. Ponds Outfalls Culverts DitchesSwales Catch Basins Manholes INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE $73,168 $73,968 $- $20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 2015 BUDGET 2016 PROJECTED 1.09% $800.00 Increase Storm Water Maintenance Budget Parking Lots Parking Lots The Street Department is responsible for maintaining safe and efficient public parking facilities. What We Maintain •Lights •Landscaping •Curb •Sweeping •Pavement •Snow Plowing PARKING LOTS •River St W & Walnut St •Broadway -Downtown •Prairie Center •MCC •DMV •Commuter Parking Lot •FiberNet •Walnut St & 3rd St W •Hi-Way Liquor •Senior Center •City Hall •Food Shelf •Public Works $9,403 $9,203 $- $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 $8,000 $10,000 2015 BUDGET 2016 PROJECTED -2.13% $200.00 Decrease Parking Lots Budget Water and Sewer Department 2015 Budget Presentation Water Department Mission Statement We are committed to delivering the best quality drinking water possible and maintain a high level of service to our customers. We remain vigilant in meeting the challenges of new regulations, source water protection, and water conservation. Water Department Service Trends •Read over 4,000 water meters per quarter for billing •Read over 100 meters per quarter for sold homes or new renters •Read over 17,000 meters per year •Locate water services, water mains, valves and hydrants for contractors and core city projects •Water valve maintenance –¼ of the City per year –South East quadrant 435 valves •Fire hydrant and hydrant valve maintenance –¼ of the City per year –South East quadrant 420 hydrants •Flush water mains twice a year (April and October) •Clean and inspect both water towers each year (April) •Clean and inspect 800,000 gallon-below ground reservoir •Over 175 water samples sent to the MN Department of Health •Over 200 water service accounts turned on/off •Inspection of all new water services installed; 2014 –72 residential, 4 commercial –as of 08/13/15 –42 residential •Prep work for 2016 core city project •Keeping unaccounted water under 10% -2014 3.6% unaccounted Water Department Facts •800 million gallons(mg) of water permitted to pump per year •2014 the City of Monticello pumped 511 mg of water •2014 the City of Monticello sold 447 mg of water •2014 unaccountable water was 3.6% : state guideline is at 10.0% •2014 DNR cost for pumping 511 mg of water is $7,671.00 •2014 DNR cost for pumping 13.8 mg for major crop irrigation at our farm site on Cty Rd 39 West was $140.00 •2011 –Update our Public Water Supply Emergency & Conservation Plan (accepted 2013) Water Department Facts Water Department Facts Water Department Facts Water System Improvements •Improving existing water system by being proactive to possible water system related problems and following MDH guidelines, which gives staff ability to provide clean water to residents and businesses of the City. Projected Costs •$150,000 (2015) Water Fund Budget Water Meter Facts YEAR NO. OF METERS UNACCOUNT ED WATER 2014 48 meters rebuilt and replaced 3.6% 2014 Installed over 550 Neptune Radio Readers 2013 226 meters rebuilt and replaced 4.6% 2012 418 meters rebuilt and replaced 5.0% 2011 215 meters rebuilt and replaced 6.8% 2010 145 meters rebuilt and replaced 5.2% 2009 280 meters rebuilt and replaced 3.4% 2008 111 meters rebuilt and replaced 6.9% FLUSHING WATER MAINS WATER DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE Water Department Maintenance YEAR AREA FIRE HYDRANTS WATER MAIN VALVES 2011 Southeast Quadrant 418 435 2012 Southwest Quadrant 151 120 2013 Northeast Quadrant 140 *220 2014 Northwest Quadrant 203 242 TOTALS 912 *1017 * * Estimated WATER TESTING Water Sample Testing –LEAD (sample under 15 ppb) Water Sample Testing –COPPER (sample under 1300 ppb) Sewer Department Mission Statement We are committed to servicing our consumers and to having no sewer backups through improving system maintenance. Sewer Department Service Trends •Clean over 25 miles of sewer lines –¼ of the City every year •Maintenance on all City lift stations •300+ sanitary sewer and storm water sewer locates •100+ televising of sanitary sewer services •Manhole maintenance –¼ of the City •Televising main line sanitary sewers •Inspect all new sanitary sewer and storm water hook ups –72 residential in 2014 ; 4 commercial •Service 10 generators (20 kw to 200 kw) •Prep work for next year’s core City project •Clean all storm water septor manholes •Clean all storm water sump manholes •Attempt to clean ¼ of City storm water lines Sewer Maintenance Sewer Maintenance Pictured above : 1998 Vac-Con Sewer Jet/Vac Unit –looking at replacing in 2018 or beyond Sewer Maintenance Pictured above : Veh 401 –2000 Ford F350 – looking at replacing in 2016 SERVICE & REPAIRS VEH # 401 Date MILEAGE BRIEF DESCRIPTION HOURS SPENT TOTAL COST MISC COMMENTS 5/14/2007 47692 SERVICE -OIL, FILTER 1 $17.13 6/22/2007 48712 REPLACE REAR SHAFT "V" JOINTS 1 $40.00 11/26/2007 52009 SERVICE 1.5 $0.00 6/24/2008 54691 SERVICE & BRAKES 6 $259.95 3/23/2009 59161 service 1 $19.04 8/26/2009 61304 SERVICE 1 $17.05 9/28/2009 61491 CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM & REPLACE BATTERY .5 $124.00 11/18/2009 62558 REPLACE STARTER 1.5 $150.93 8/5/2010 65344 SERVICE, REPLACE GAS FILLER 2 $140.10 1/31/2011 67456 SERVICE, REPAIR RIGHT FRONT CALIPER 2 $27.98 7/1/2011 69967 REPLACE BATTERY 1 $100.00 7/28/2011 70379 SERVICE & REPLACE REAR SPRING 7 $1,389.24 8/25/2011 70860 REPLACE STARTER 1 $0.00 STARTER WAS UNDER WARRANTY -NO CHARGE 1/19/2012 73060 SERVICE $19.98 1/17/2013 78455 SERVICE 1.5 $32.97 6/3/2013 0 REPLACE BATTERY, CHECK CHARGING 1 $70.00 6/20/2013 80917 SERVICE 1 $24.55 5/12/2014 86218 SERVICE, REPAIR REAR TIRES, REPLACE ALL BRAKES, REPLACE FUEL PUMP 12 $924.88 7/31/2014 87206 REPLACE SHIFT LEVER & INDICATOR 2.5 $97.74 6/10/2015 93500 SERVICE, REPAIR REAR V JOINTS 3.5 $92.84 7/28/2015 94982 REPAIR BLOWER MOTOR 1 $59.02 22.5 $3,607.40 Sewer Department YEAR AREA SETUPS FOOTAGE MILES 2012 Southwest Quadrant 241 43,522 8.24 2012 Elm Street Interceptor 34 10,070 1.9 2012 Chelsea Road Interceptor 20 5,848 1.07 2013 Northeast Quadrant 313 63,360 *12.0 * 2014 Northwest Quadrant 362 83,024 15.7 2015 Southeast Quadrant 730 135,199 25.6 TOTALS 1,700 341,023 64.51 ANNUALLY Throughout the City 50 20,000 3.7 MAIN LINE SEWER MAINTENANCE * Estimated Sewage Lift Stations LOCATION ACOUNTS TO LIFT STATION * AVERAGE DAILY FLOW * AVERAGE GPM FLOW * AVERAGE GPD PER ACCOUNT * Chestnut Lift Station 628 97,390 67 155 Park Lift Station 367 78,579 54 214 Riverview Dr Lift Station 276 67,160 46 168 Sunset Ponds Lift Station 149 20,565 14 138 Meadow Oaks Lift Station 641 108,835 75 169 Marvin Road Lift Station 348 64,222 44 184 Chelsea Road Lift Station 6 4,400 3 733 * Numbers from 1st Quarter 2013 Sewage Thru Gravity Lines * Numbers from 4th Quarter 2011 LOCATION ACCOUNTS *AVERAGE DAILY FLOW *AVERAGE GPM *AVERAGE GPD per ACCOUNT * Gravity Line #1 River Street East 228 199,745 138 876 Gravity Line # 2 Mississippi Drive 79 18,854 13 238 Interceptor # 1 Elm Street 186 118,907 82 639 Interceptor # 2 By Reservoir 949 268,551 186 282 Sewer System Improvements •Improve existing sewer system. Reducing inflow of clean water into the sanitary sewer system and reduce the chance of sewer back ups by replacing mains that are cracked, leaking or have tree roots infiltrated into them with new mains. PROJECTED COST •$150,000 (2015) Sewer Fund Budge CORE CITY PROJECT Engineering Department Mission Statement The Engineering Department strives to provide helpful, personal, user-friendly services to residents, businesses and developers in the City of Monticello through sound engineering designs and practices to protect the public health, safety and welfare. STREET NETWORK: •Street reconstruction program/projects •Utility Improvements •Pavement Management Program (PMP) •Municipal State-Aid System (MSAS) TRANSPORTATION: •Transportation system initiatives •Address local traffic related concerns WASTEWATER: •Wastewater Treatment Plant Consulting STORM WATER: •Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) •Inspect and address drainage/grading related issues DEVELOPMENT REVIEW: •Review commercial, industrial and residential development plans and agreements •Coordination and meetings PERMITS: •Issue Driveway, Grading, Right of Way Permits Services We Administer: Working Together •Engineering •Administration •Finance •Community Development •Building •Streets •Parks •Sewer & Water Department Integration TH 25/CSAH 75 Proposed Improvements Transportation Initiatives Transportation Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) •Initial focus on TH 25 congestion •Provides direction and input on all transportation initiatives •Provides feedback on transportation planning •Reviews project concepts Concept alignment approved 5/26/15 St. Henry’s appraisal Next Steps-Right of way Acquisition Transportation Initiatives Fallon Avenue Overpass Approved Concept Transportation Initiatives TH 25 Coalition/Second River Crossing Next Step •Develop Joint powers agreement with Sherburne County, Wright County, Big Lake Big Lake Township, MnDOT Preliminary Pavement Management Continue to implement Street Reconstruction and Pavement Management Programs Trail System PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT Existing Pavement Conditions There are currently 63 miles of City roadways The current average OCI is 79.26 Age (Years)Mileage Percent of System 0-15 33.8 53.6% 15-30 26.8 42.6% 30-45 2.4 3.8% PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT Street Reconstruction Program DESCRIPTION COST June, 30, 2015 through June 30, 2016 Overlay Rural Outlying St –85th Recon Only (STR-13-004)$125,000 Street Reconstruction Area 5 (STR-13-007)$500,000 TH25/85th Street Intersection Improvements TH25/CSAH75 Intersection Improvements (STR-14-001) $265,000 $315,000 SUB-TOTAL $1,205,000 July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 E 7th Street/TH25 Intersection (STR-13-005)$450,000 Street Reconstruction Area 5 (STR-13-007)$4,000,000 SUB-TOTAL $4,450,000 July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 Overlay Rural Outlying Streets (STR-13-004)$500,000 Street Reconstruction Area 5 (STR-13-007)$190,000 Street Reconstruction Area 6 (STR-13-008)$1,100,000 SUB-TOTAL $1,790,000 July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 Street Reconstruction Other $1,235,000 SUB-TOTAL $1,235,000 July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 SUB-TOTAL $0 Bond Issuance Costs $270,000 GRAND TOTAL $8,950,000 2015-2020 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PLAN REVISED 2016 Street Reconstruction TH 25/7th Street Intersection Improvements Interchange Planning 1.Meeting with MnDOT and FHWA held to confirm planning scope Interchange location has to be justified by a “need” 2 mile spacing preferred 2.Land use determination 3.Traffic Modeling 4.Determination of Reasonable Location MS4 Permit Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Ordinance Updates Complete Public Education and Outreach Develop Prioritized Educational Program Department Head/Staff Training, assign responsibility for activities and record keeping Standard Operating Procedures Enforcement Response Procedures Ongoing inspections Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Maintenance Required for: 120+ ponds 200+ pond inlet/outlet pipes 27 Outfalls to Otter Creek/ Mississippi River 50 Pollution Control Structures Wastewater Treatment Plant Improve Operating Efficiencies Inventory Asset R&M Needs for Capital Planning Balancing current and future usage with cost effective improvements 2015/2016 Improvements Monticello Wastewater Treatment Plant SERVICE GIS GIS-What is it and How is it being used? Set of tools that captures, stores, analyzes and presents data linked to locations Staff captures and updates infrastructure data, which is then managed in GIS Links As-built information Easement Identification Assists with utility locates GIS Layers Utilities PID Addresses Lot, Block Dim. Contours Wetlands Future Land Use FEMA Floodways Easement Zoning Parks & Pathways TIF Districts Natural Resources GIS NEEDS Asset Management-Public Works Record Keeping Link Maintenance records/sewer and water connections Link Plats, development plans/agreements Additional layers Utility service area boundaries Cemetery, signs, street lights Sync with Laserfische Sign inventory completed in 2015 Fibernet Mapping Diversify staff use Description of Resources Consultant City Engineer –Why? •20 year history and community involvement •Resource of 16+ services areas –phone call away (increases efficiency’s) •Innovative, cost-effective solutions due to multiple resources •Implements projects and acts as liason to staff-takes out middle man/woman •Leadership with special initiatives (Transportation, WWTP, SWPPP) Cartegraph, GIS software Budget Information WSB City Engineer: 2013-2015 Monthly Retainer = $7,500 (WSB) vs $8,660 -$9,171 (City employee) 2016 Proposed Monthly Retainer -$7,750 (WSB) vs $9,320 (City employee) Funded by 3 way split: sewer, water, general fund 5 Days/Week Office Hours Based on delivered services/tasks rather vs. number of hours Budget Information WSB City Engineer Retainer Includes: General Day-to-Day Activities Address citizens requests, drainage and traffic issues, etc Participate in meetings (agenda, site review, dept head, City Council, etc) Infrastructure planning and budgeting, assist with integration of planning documents, ordinances, comp plan, public works support Agenda item and report preparation for City Council, EDA, IEDC Liason to other agencies (MnDOT, Wright County, DNR, MPCA,SWCD, DOH) Policy formation (trunk fees, assessments, ROW, permits) Project liason to City staff WWTP coordination Coordination with Public Works Permit Management Development Plan Review billed at an hourly rate funded by applicant escrow Working Together •Engineering •Administration •Finance •Community Development •Building •Streets •Parks •Sewer & Water Department Integration Budget Information Engineer Department Staffing: Graduate Engineer/Construction Inspector Position Open Inspections of public improvements (City or developer initiated) or work in ROW Development plan review Small designs, cost estimates, assessment roles Infrastructure inventory and management (streets, trails, utilities, stormwater) Public utility locates Permit issuance (right of way, driveway, grading) Record drawing management using GIS Respond to pubic related to grading and drainage concerns Assist building dept with erosion control inspections Public Works assistance Budget Information Special Project Services-General Fund: 2015 Budget= $95,000 2016 Budget= $92,500 •Traffic Engineering Services/MnDOT coord -$20,000 •Regional Transportation Planning -$7,000 •SWPPP Management and Oversight -$10,000 •Fallon Ave Overpass Planning/ROW coord-$20,000 •Mapping Requests-$6,000 •MSAS annual updates -$1,500 •Wetland Conservation Act documentation -$500 •Design Manual Update -$2,500 •Pavement Management -$5,000 •PW Coordination-$10,000 •Pre-designs, small project coordination, etc. –$10,000 Special Project Services-IT Services Fund: Budget Information Special Project Services-WWTF/Sewer/Water Fund: 2016 Budget= $110,000 •Wellhead Protection Plan-Part 2-$20,000 •WWTP General Consulting Services -$40,000 •Sanitary Sewer Comp Plan Update -$50,000 2016 Budget= $18,000 •Cartegraph Services -$3,000 •Laserfische link to GIS-$3,000 •GIS Support/Add GIS layers/Datalink Updates-$15,000 2015 Project Efforts •TH 25 Expansion-MnDOT Agreements •School Blvd Overlay and Pathway Reconstruction •85th Street and Fallon Avenue street improvements •Fallon Avenue pathway extension •Fallon Avenue overpass-concept alignment •TH 25/CSAH 75 Intersection Improvements •Initiation of 2016 Street Reconstruction Feasibility Report •Updated City Standard Specifications and Detail Plates from 2009 2015 COMPLETED PLAN REVIEWS •Development Plan Reviews •IRET Apartments •Von Hansons •Swan River School Expansion •Sunset Ponds 3rd Addition replat •Solar Development-Trunk Utility Infrastructure Analysis •Other small subdivisions, land use applications 2016 Projects •Street Reconstruction-Area 5 •7th Street/TH 25 Intersection Improvements •Street Lighting •Sanitary Sewer Comprehensive plan update-last update in 1995 •Trunk Fee policy amendment •Wellhead Protection-Part 2 •Interchange Planning •Cedar Street parking •Oakwood sidewalk EDASPECIALMEETING–JOINTMEETINGWITHCITYCOUNCIL Monday,August24th,2015 5:45p.m. MississippiRoom-505WalnutStreet,Monticello,MN Commissioners:PresidentBillDemeules,VicePresidentBillTapper,TreasurerTracy Hinz,JamesDavidson,SteveJohnsonandCouncilmembersTomPerraultandLloydHilgart CityCouncil:MayorBrianStumpf,CharlotteGabler,LloydHilgart,TomPerrault,Glen Posusta Staff:ExecutiveDirectorJeffO’Neill,AngelaSchumann,WayneOberg,TammyOmdahl (NorthlandSecurities) 1.CalltoOrder. 2.RollCall. 3.EDA/HRALevyandBudget–ConsiderationtoadoptEDAResolutionEDA-2015-008 authorizingthelevyofaspecialbenefitlevypursuanttoMinnesotaStatutes,Section 469.033,Subdivision6andapprovalofabudgetforfiscalyear2016. 4.Adjourn. EDA/CityCouncilWorkshop–08/24/15 1 3.ConsiderationtoadoptEDAResolutionEDA-2015-008authorizingthelevyofa specialbenefitlevypursuanttoMinnesotaStatutes,Section469.033,Subdivision6 andapprovalofabudgetforfiscalyear2016.(AS/JO/WO) A.REFERENCE&BACKGROUND TheEDAhasrequestedajointmeetingwiththeCityCounciltofurtherthe understandingoftheHRAorEDAlevyoptionandtogainCouncilfeedback regardingtheadoptionofaresolutionauthorizingalevyandbudgetfor2016. ThisrequestedactioncomesasaresultoftheEDA’sresearchonadoptinganEDAor HRAlevy.ResearchregardingapotentialEDAorHRAlevyisanadoptedgoal withintheEDA’sannualworkplan.Atthistime,theEDAisseekingCouncil feedbacktoassistthemintheirdecision-makingregardingapotentialEDAorHRA levy.Ultimately,theEDArecognizesthattheCityCouncilmustapproveordenythe adoptionofeitheranEDAorHRAlevy. Initsresearchofthelevyoption,theEDAanalyzeditsavailablefundingsources, operatingexpenses,anditsgoalsandobjectivesassetoutbytheadopted ComprehensivePlanandEDAworkplan. TheEDAhasrecognizedthatitsexistingfinancialresourcestoachievethesegoals havelimitations.ThesefinancialresourcesincludepooledincrementinTIFDistrict 1-22,theavailablebalanceintheEDAgeneralfund,andtheavailableincrementin decertifiedTIFDistrict1-6.Furthermore,asthesethreeresourcesareusedtotackle projectssuchasthoseonBlock34,fundsdwindletosupportothereconomic developmentinitiatives.Inaddition,theEDAwillneedtocontinuefundingofday- to-dayoperationsoftheEDAformarketing,TIFdistrictadministration,loan management,etc. Asanoutcomeofthisanalysis,itappearsthatwithoutarecurringfundingsource,the EDA’scurrentavailablefundswillbedepletedquicklyfordaytodayeconomic developmentoperations,leavingfewresourcestoaccomplishmorestrategic initiatives,includingthefacilitationandsupportoftheEmbracingDowntownPlan. Adoptionofalevywillcreatethefinancialopportunitytocontinueworkingtowards theaccomplishmentofthesegoalsandobjectives. Importantly,thelevyoptioncanbeusedasanalternativetothecurrentprocessofthe EDA’srequestforanallocationfromtheCity’sgenerallevyeachyear.Thelevy wouldprovideaseparatefundingsourcefortheEDAasanalternativetothisfund transfereachyear.Moreinformationoneachlevytypecanbefoundintheattached memo(previouslyprovidedtotheEDAandCityCouncilonMay26th,2015). InWrightCounty,staff’sunderstandingisthatbothwouldbeclearlyidentifiedonthe taxingstatementasaseparatelevy. EDA/CityCouncilWorkshop–08/24/15 2 TheCouncilwillalsohaveanumberofpointsofoversightforanyEDAorHRAlevy and/oruseoflevyfunds.Theseinclude: 1.Filingofannualbudget(required) 2.Jointmeetingsforpurchaseorsaleofproperty 3.EndofyearEconomicDevelopmentActivitiesreport 4.WorkPlanratification(required) 5.Annualconsiderationforadoptionoflevy(required) Asidentifiedaboveandaspartofthedecisiontoadoptalevy,theEDAmustalso adoptabudgetwhichidentifiestheuseofthelevyfunds.Thebudgetmustalsobe filedwiththeCityCouncil.Staffhadprepareda2016proposedEDAbudget, previouslypresentedtotheCityCouncilduringabudgetworkshop.Thatbudgetwas estimatedat$141,000,andincludedthehiringofadedicatedeconomicdevelopment staffposition,butdidnotincludeadditionalfundingthroughalevyfor redevelopmentandhousingactivities. IfanHRAlevy(alsoknownasa“specialbenefitlevy”)weretobeadoptedatthefull allowablestatutorylimit,itwouldgenerateapproximately$280,000.Forthe purposesofCouncil/EDAworkshopdiscussion,theproposedEDAbudgethasbeen revisedtoincludetheadditionofredevelopmentandhousingactivitiesfunding throughuseofthemaximumallowableHRAlevy.Approximately$155,000is proposedtobeallocatedtoalineitemof“redevelopmentandhousingactivities”for accomplishmentofstrategicobjectives.TheEDAbudgetwouldtotal$305,000with thisadditionthroughthelevy.ThebalanceoftheEDA’sfunding(outsideofanHRA levy)wouldcomefrominterestearningsandotherrevenues. IfanEDAorHRAlevyweretobedeniedbytheCouncil,theproposedEDAbudget wouldberevisedbackto$150,000,whichincludesanadjustedamountforhealth careforadedicatedeconomicdevelopmentstaffperson.AsnotedintheCityCouncil budgetpresentation,thisamountrepresentsanincreaseintherequestedallocation fromtheCityCounciloverrecentyearsduetotheinclusionofthestaffposition. TheEDAhasheldanumberofworkshopsfortheevaluationoflevyinformation, includingajointworkshopwiththeCityCouncilonMay26th,2015.Duringthat workshop,informationwaspresentedtotheCityCouncilregardingboththeEDA andHRAtypesoflevies,amountofrevenuegenerated,impacttotheCity’soverall levy,andpotentialimpacttoageneraltaxpayer. OnMay26th,theCityCouncilauthorizedformalnotificationtoWrightCountyofits intenttoadoptthelevy(orlevies)for2016.AnEDAorHRAlevymustbeadopted bytheCityCouncilandprovidedtoWrightCountybySeptember15th,2015. BasedonthediscussionsatthevariousEDAworkshops,staffhasprepareda resolutionforreviewbytheEDAandCouncilforadoptionofanHRAlevyand EDA/CityCouncilWorkshop–08/24/15 3 budget.Atthistime,theEDAandCouncilareaskedtoprovideinputinorderto movethisitemforwardtotheCityCouncilforconsideration. A1.BudgetImpact:NorthlandSecuritiesandKennedy&Gravenwereusedto assiststaffintheresearchanddevelopmentofinformationfortheEDAand Councilonthisissue.TheimpactforthisassistancehasbeentotheEDA’s generalfundbudgetforMiscellaneousProfessionalServicesandtotals approximately$3,000. A2.StaffWorkloadImpact:StafftimeonthepartoftheCityAdministrator, FinanceDirectorandCommunityDevelopmentDirectorhasbeenexpended insupportoftheresearchandpresentationofthisinformation. B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS Pendingthediscussionattheworkshop,theEDAmaychoosetotakeactionto approveordenytheresolution,ormaywishtotableactiononthisitemtotheir regularSeptembermeeting,withmodificationstotheproposedbudgetandresolution. 1.MotiontoadoptEDAResolutionEDA-2015-008authorizingthelevyofaspecial benefitlevypursuanttoMinnesotaStatutes,Section469.033,Subdivision6and approvalofabudgetforfiscalyear2016. 2.MotiontodenyadoptionofadoptEDAResolutionEDA-2015-008authorizingthe levyofaspecialbenefitlevypursuanttoMinnesotaStatutes,Section469.033, Subdivision6andapprovalofabudgetforfiscalyear2016. 3.MotiontotableactionontheadoptionofEDAResolutionEDA-2015-008 authorizingthelevyofaspecialbenefitlevypursuanttoMinnesotaStatutes, Section469.033,Subdivision6andapprovalofabudgetforfiscalyear2016tothe September8th,2015meetingoftheEDAandrequestmodificationstoboth documentsasdirectedbytheEDAandCouncil. C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION StaffrecognizesthisisapolicydecisionfortheEDAandCouncil.Fordiscussion anddecisionpurposes,staffhasprovidedaresolutionforadoptionofanHRAlevyat thefullallowablestatutorylimit.Thisisbasedonfeedbackanddiscussionreceived duringtheEDAworkshopsregardingthelevyoptions. D.SUPPORTINGDATA A.ResolutionEDA-2015-008 B.Memorandum–Kennedy&Graven,datedMarch23rd,2015 C.SampleEDABudget2016,withHRALevy 466721v1 MNI MN190-101 CITY OF MONTICELLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RESOLUTION NO. EDA-2015-008 AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL BENEFIT LEVY PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 469.033, SUBDIVISION 6 AND APPROVAL OF A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090 through 469.1082, as amended, the City Council of the City of Monticello, Minnesota (the “City”) previously created the City of Monticello Economic Development Authority (the “Authority”); and WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized to exercise all powers and duties of a housing and redevelopment authority under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047 (the “HRA Act”); and WHEREAS, Section 469.033, subd. 6, of the HRA Act permits the Authority to levy and collect a special benefit tax of up to .0185 percent of taxable market value in the City, levied upon all taxable real property within the City, to finance the Authority’s economic development and redevelopment activities; and WHEREAS, the special benefit tax levy authorized by Section 469.033, subd. 6 of the HRA Act is separate and distinct from the City’s levy and is not subject to levy limits; and WHEREAS, the Authority desires to levy a special benefit tax in the amount of .0185 percent of taxable market value in the City; and WHEREAS, at a joint work session of the City Council and Authority Board held on the date hereof, the City Council and Authority Board discussed levying the special benefit tax; and WHEREAS, the Authority has determined to adopt a budget for fiscal year 2016 that provides for the levy of the special benefit tax in the amount of .0185 percent of taxable market value of property in the City, to be used for the Authority’s economic development and redevelopment activities. NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Monticello Economic Development Authority as follows: 1. The Board hereby approves a budget of $305,000 (excluding TIF district and loan activity) for fiscal year 2016, including the levy of a special benefit tax in an amount not to exceed $280,000, subject to approval of such budget by the City Council prior to September 15, 2015. 2. Staff of the Authority is hereby authorized and directed to file the budget with the 466721v1 MNI MN190-101 2 City in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.033, Subdivision 6 and request that the City Council consider approval of the special benefits tax levy. 3. There is hereby levied a special benefit tax pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.033, Subdivision 6, in an amount not to exceed $280,000 with respect to taxes payable in calendar year 2016, contingent upon the approval of the City Council. 4. Staff of the Authority is hereby authorized and directed to take such other actions as are necessary to levy and certify such levy upon approval by the City Council. 466721v1 MNI MN190-101 3 Approved by the Board of Commissioners of the Economic Development Authority of Monticello, Minnesota this 24th day of August, 2015. President Attest: Executive Director 457807v1 MNI MN190-101 Kennedy Offices in Minneapolis Saint Paul St. Cloud 470 U.S. Bank Plaza 200 South Sixth Street Minneapolis MN 55402 (612) 337-9300 telephone (612) 337-9310 fax www.kennedy-graven.com Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer Graven CHARTERED MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Commissioners, Monticello Economic Development Authority FROM: Martha Ingram, Kennedy & Graven, Chartered CC: Tammy Omdal, Northland Securities, Inc. DATE: March 23, 2015 RE: HRA/EDA Tax Levies You have requested an explanation of the authority for the two types of levies available to the City of Monticello Economic Development Authority (“EDA”), and some historical background on those levies. The two levies are sometimes referred to as the “HRA levy” and the “EDA levy,” described as follows. 1. HRA levy Under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.091 an economic development authority has all the powers of a housing and redevelopment authority under Sections 469.001 to 469.047 (the “HRA Act”), unless those powers are limited by the City’s enabling resolution that established the authority. The enabling resolution that established the Monticello EDA contained no such limitations, and in fact, in about 2008, the City acted to consolidate the functions of the EDA and HRA and to bring all such functions under the purview of the EDA. Therefore, the EDA may essentially act as a housing and redevelopment authority and exercise all powers under the HRA Act, as well as exercising its economic development powers under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090 to 469.1081 (the “EDA Act”). Under Section 469.033 of the HRA Act, an HRA may levy a tax on its area of operation for the purposes authorized under the HRA Act, subject to consent by the city council. The levy may not exceed .0185 percent of the taxable market value in the City. The “area of operation” of the authority is the boundaries of the City. Since the EDA has all the powers of a housing and redevelopment authority, the EDA may levy the tax authorized under Section 469.033, subject to the same limitations and procedures that would apply if it were levied by a housing and redevelopment authority. The HRA levy has two important features. First, the proceeds must be used only “for the purposes of [the HRA Act].” Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.033, subd. 6. Those purposes, broadly, include redevelopment to correct or prevent blight, and development of or assistance to housing for low or moderate income persons. & 457807v1 MNI MN190-101 Second, the HRA levy is technically raised by the EDA (using its HRA Act powers), albeit approved by the City Council. The levy amount is above and beyond any levy limits that apply to the City; the only limit is the .0185% of market value described above. As such, the HRA levy is a reliable source of revenue independent of City revenues. As shown in Exhibit A, attached, the maximum HRA levy authorized for 2015 in Monticello is $280,011. 2. EDA levy Section 469.107 of the EDA Act provides separate authority for a tax levy to benefit the EDA. Under this provision, the City levies the tax at the request of the EDA. The amount levied is limited to .01813 percent of the taxable market value in the City (a higher levy is permissible but subject to reverse referendum). For Monticello in 2015, the maximum authorized EDA levy is $274,410. This levy is different from the HRA levy in two respects. First, it is made by the City for the benefit of the EDA, at the EDA’s request. The amount is within the City’s overall levy limits. As such, it is essentially the same as an appropriation to the EDA from the City’s general funds. In any year in which levy limits apply, the EDA levy would compete with general City needs. As such, the EDA levy is not as stable, and consequently is not frequently used (at least among the cities I work with). Second, the statute does not expressly limit the proceeds to any particular use, but the implication is that they may be used for any activity an EDA is authorized to carry out under the EDA Act. Those uses include housing and redevelopment activities under the HRA Act, but also broader economic development activities. That is, the EDA levy has a slightly higher limit, and fewer restrictions on use; however, these benefits tend to be overshadowed by the City levy limit problem described above. The existence of these two separate levies can be explained by the history of the EDA Act. That statute was enacted in 1986, and was intended (by its proponents) as mechanism to consolidate development and redevelopment powers in a single agency. However, that concept became somewhat controversial, and the powers of economic development authorities were scaled back during the course of the legislative session. The final result was a statute that provides some new powers for economic development authorities, coupled with the cross-referenced powers of housing and redevelopment authorities and cities. In practice, the cross -referenced powers have been more beneficial. The City could, if it chose, use both the EDA levy and the HRA levy, as long as the EDA levy is used for purposes other than housing and redevelopment. Again, this strategy would be no different than simply appropriating City funds to the EDA, in addition to allowing the EDA to raise its own levy (using the HRA levy power). 3. Process If the EDA wishes to levy an HRA levy, the steps required are fairly straightforward. First, the EDA must prepare and file an annual budget (for its housing and redevelopment activities) in accordance with the budget procedures of the City. The EDA must request that the City Council approve a levy based on this budget. The City Council must review the budget and consent to 457807v1 MNI MN190-101 the HRA levy by resolution. No public hearing is required for this process. Once adopted, the HRA levy is included in the City’s preliminary levy certification and is collected by the County in the same manner as general City taxes, but is kept in a separate fund and turned over to the EDA directly. The process is basically the same if the EDA wishes to institute an EDA levy. As previously stated, though, the EDA levy should be considered to be part of the City’s general levy, rather than a special levy independent of City revenues. Once the EDA levy is in place, it may be increased above the statutory limit, but only if the following requirements are met. First, the City Council must adopt a resolution stating the proposed amount of the increase. The resolution and a notice of public hearing must then be published for two successive weeks in the official newspaper of the City, with the first publication taking place at least two weeks before the public hearing. After the hearing, the City Council may (but is not required to) adopt a resolution authorizing the proposed increase or a lesser increase. This resolution must also be published once. If a petition requesting a referendum on the increase, signed by voters equaling at least 5 percent of the votes cast in the most recent general election, is filed with the City Clerk within 30 days of publication, the resolution will not become effective and an election on the increase will be required. 4. Calculation of City Taxes Attributable to Decertified TIF Districts You also requested information on the amount of taxes that will be available to the City upon decertification of various tax increment financing (“TIF”) districts that are nearing the end of their statutory terms. As shown in Exhibit A, there are three TIF districts that will be decertified in the near future: TIF District No. 36 (decertified by end of 2015), TIF District No. 37 (decertified by end of 2015), and TIF District No. 38 (decertified by end of 2017). Upon decertification of these TIF districts, property taxes currently paid over to the City as tax increment from parcels within the TIF districts will instead be distributed by Wright County to the normal taxing jurisdictions, resulting in an increase in tax revenues available for general City purposes. The estimated additional city taxes that will become available as a result of decertifying TIF District No. 36 and TIF District No. 37 at the end of 2015 is $32,028. The additional amount available at the end of 2017 will be approximately $4,887. In total, the annual amount of property tax going to the City’s general fund after the end of 2017 is approximately $37,000. If you have further questions on these points, please let me know. 457807v1 MNI MN190-101 EXHIBIT A 2016BudgetDraft1-EXPENDITURES EDAFUND 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2015 2016 % EDAGeneral EDA/HRA ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET PROJECTED BUDGET CHANGE 213-46301-410100SALARIES,FULLTIME-REG 18,214$9,883$2,209$4,255$8,727$8,727$65,898$655.10% 213-46301-410200SALARIES,FULLTIME-OT ---66 ------ 213-46301-410400SALARIES,TEMPORARY-REG ---------- 213-46301-410900SALARIES,OTHER ---------- 213-46301-411100SEVERANCEPAY ---------- 213-46301-412100PERACONTRIBUTIONS 1,320 716 160 314 655 655 4,942 654.50% 213-46301-412200FICACONTRIBUTIONS 1,091 590 124 242 541 541 4,086 655.27% 213-46301-412300MEDICARECONTRIBUTIONS 255 138 29 56 127 127 956 652.76% 213-46301-413100HEALTH/DENTAL/LIFEINSURAN 4,984 2,579 594 999 2,754 2,754 17,745 544.34% 213-46301-413500FLEXBENEFITS ---------- 213-46301-421990GENLOPERATINGSUPPLIES -1,170 -36 ------ 213-46301-422990MISCREPAIR&MTCSUPPLIES ---------- 213-46301-424100SMALLTOOLS&EQUIPMENT ---------- 213-46301-430260PROFSRV-CONSTRUCTIONCO ---------- 213-46301-430300PROFSRV-ENGINEERINGFEE 4,533 4,461 -5,379 1,000 1,000 1,000 0.00% 213-46301-430400PROFSRV-LEGALFEES 10,931 10,487 6,306 17,724 10,000 10,000 10,000 0.00% 213-46301-430910PROFSRV-MarketMatching --24,000 48,000 48,000 48,000 12,000 -75.00% 213-46301-431990MISCPROFESSIONALSERVICES 6,003 32,936 997 30,874 10,000 10,000 10,000 0.00% 213-46301-432150ITServices 691 1,400 1,416 1,416 1,416 213-46301-432400DELIVERYMAILSERVICE(UPS 1,331 109 46 24 ------ 213-46301-433100TRAVELEXPENSE -290 3 ---500 --- 213-46301-433200CONFERENCE&SCHOOLS 154 148 95 76 --1,000 --- 213-46301-434600MARKETING 17,338 13,047 723 1,144 17,000 17,000 5,000 -70.59% 213-46301-435100LEGALNOTICEPUBLICATION 1,114 274 260 77 500 500 500 0.00% 213-46301-435200GENERALPUBLICINFORMATION 4,998 399 -------- 213-46301-436100Insurance-Liability/Property/Vehicle 2,073 8,026 486 486 486 213-46301-437100PROPERTYTAXES 374 -1,628 1,512 1,700 1,700 1,600 -5.88% 213-46301-438200WATER&SEWER ---------- 213-46301-438300GAS ---------- 213-46301-443300DUES,MEMBERSHIP&SUBSCRI 10,769 4,309 2,373 3,041 10,000 10,000 10,000 0.00% 213-46301-443500BOOKS&PAMPHLETS ---------- 213-46301-443800Redevelopment(accountplaceholder)-260 ----155,000 --- 213-46301-443990MISCOTHEREXPENSE 2,823 658 2,323 2,901 3,244 3,244 2,871 -11.50% 213-46301-451010LAND(orvalueadjusted)--55,800 71,000 ------ 213-46301-453010IMPROVEMENTS ---------- 213-46301-458010OtherEquipment ---------- 213-46301-460300InterfundLoan-Principal ---------- 213-46301-461300InterfundLoan-Interest ---------- 213-46301-461500SAINTPYBL-LANDFORRESAL ---------- 213-46301-472030TRANSFERTOGENERALFUND ---------- 213-46301-472030TRANSFERTODEBTSERVICEF ---------- 213-46301-472030 TRANSFEROUT-TRUNKFEES ---------- TOTALEXPENDITURES 86,232$82,454$100,434$197,146$116,150$116,150$305,000$162.59% Discussion of HRA/EDA Levy •The EDA has been exploring tools and strategies to support meeting its goals for economic development. •Comprehensive Plan to Annual Work Plan •Achievement of Embracing Downtown Plan •Marketing the City properties and industrial park to more success •Researching options to support needed housing alternatives for the community •EDA reviewed its financial situation relative to its goals; financial resources to achieve these goals have limitations. •TIF 1-22 and EDA General Fund used to fund the acquisitions, relocations and other expenses on Block 34. •TIF 1-22 is subject to pooling limits. •As existing financial resources are used to tackle projects like those on Block 34, funds dwindle to support other economic development initiatives. Considerations •EDA has no recurring source of revenue •EDA requests annual allocation from Council for operating activities •$94,900 for 2015; $125,000 in 2016 •EDA or HRA levy can replace the allocation •EDA or HRA levy can also provide additional funding for redevelopment and housing initiatives •Approximately $155,000 under an HRA levy at maximum •Key Question: Does the City wish to institute an EDA or HRA levy as a resource for achieving redevelopment, revitalization and housing goals of the City? EDA or HRA Levy EDA Levy •Made by the City for the benefit of the EDA, at the EDA’s request. The amount is within the City’s overall levy limits. As such, it is essentially the same as an appropriation to the EDA from the City’s general funds. In any year in which levy limits apply, the EDA levy would compete with general City needs. HRA Levy CITY LEVY •HRA levy is technically raised by the EDA (using its HRA Act powers), approved by the City Council. The levy amount is above and beyond any levy limits that apply to the City; the only limit is the .0185% of market value described above. As such, the HRA levy is a reliable source of revenue independent of City revenues. •CITY LEVY HRA LEVY EDA LEVY EDA or HRA Levy EDA Levy •Section 469.107 of the EDA Act provides authority for a tax levy to benefit the EDA •The amount levied is limited to .01813 percent of the taxable market value in the City (a higher levy is permissible but subject to reverse referendum) and requires additional process. •Example: For Monticello in 2015, the maximum authorized EDA levy is $274,410. •Functions similar to current practice, by which the Council allocates funding each year to the EDA for its economic development activities. •The statute does not expressly limit the proceeds to any particular use, but the implication is that they may be used for any activity an EDA is authorized to carry out under the EDA Act. Those uses include: •Housing and redevelopment activities under the HRA Act •Broader economic development activities. •In Wright County, would appear as a separate levy on tax statements, although technically still under the City’ levy and levy limits. HRA Levy •Under Section 469.033 of the HRA Act, an HRA may levy a tax on its area of operation for the purposes authorized under the HRA Act, subject to consent by the city council. The “area of operation” of the authority is the boundaries of the City. •The levy may not exceed .0185 percent of the taxable market value in the City. •Example: For 2015 in Monticello, maximum authorized HRA levy is $280,011. •Monticello EDA has all the powers of an HRA, the EDA may levy the tax authorized under Section 469.033, subject to the same limitations and procedures that would apply if it were levied by a housing and redevelopment authority. •Proceeds must be used only “for the purposes of [the HRA Act].” Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.033, subd. 6. Those purposes, broadly, include redevelopment to correct or prevent blight, and development of or assistance to housing for low or moderate income persons. •Appears as a separate levy on tax statements. Council Oversight of Levy •Filing of annual budget (required) •Work Plan ratification (required) •Annual consideration for adoption of levy (required) •Joint meetings for purchase or sale of property •End of year Economic Development Activities report EDA or HRA Levy Key Dates EDA Levy •August 24th, 2015: EDA/Council Joint Workshop •September 9th, 2015: EDA Regular Meeting •September 14th, 2015: Council Regular Meeting, Consideration to consider adoption of levy and recognize filed budget •September 15th, 2015: File levy with Wright County HRA Levy •August 24th, 2015: EDA/Council Joint Workshop •September 9th, 2015: EDA Regular Meeting •September 14th, 2015: Council Regular Meeting, Consideration to consider adoption of levy and recognize filed budget •September 15th, 2015: File levy with Wright County Decision Options •Motion to adopt EDA Resolution EDA-2015-008 authorizing the levy of a special benefit levy pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.033, Subdivision 6 and approval of a budget for fiscal year 2016. •Motion to deny adoption of EDA Resolution EDA-2015-008 authorizing the levy of a special benefit levy pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.033, Subdivision 6 and approval of a budget for fiscal year 2016. •Motion to table action on the adoption of EDA Resolution EDA - 2015-008 authorizing the levy of a special benefit levy pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.033, Subdivision 6 and approval of a budget for fiscal year 2016 to the September 8 th, 2015 meeting of the EDA and request modifications to both documents as directed by the EDA and Council.