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2015 MH State of the CityMendota Heights State of the City Address 2015 Mayor Sandra Krebsbach February 25, 2015 2B 2015 State of City Address Heights delivers competent and courteous service in a friendly, stable environment. 2B 2015 State of City Address Fundamentals • Dedicated City Council & Commissions • Solid Tax Base • Capital Assets • Quality Housing & Commercial property • Public Safety • City Staff • Public Works mi Quality of life About Mendota Heights Population: *Met Council 2013 estimates Housing Units: Home Ownership Rate: Number of business: Median Housing Value: 11,163 4,460 90% 1,596 $318,300 One of the highest median home value in Dakota County — 5.15% increase from 2014 mmj About Mendota Heights Well educated community: — 57.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree (or higher) — Compares to 32.6% for the state • Median household income: — $95,083 for Mendota Heights residents — $59,836 for the state — Source US Census Quick Facts mi Great Education- • Three high schools: • Three middle schools: • Henry Sibley • Convent of the Visitation • St. Thomas Academy • Three elementary schools: • Mendota • Somerset • Convent of the Visitation mj • Friendly Hills Middle School • St. Thomas Academy Middle School • Visitation Middle School • Higher Education • Le Cordon Bleu • Sanford -Brown College City Council Sandra Krebsbach, Mayor Ultan Duggan, Council Member Liz Petschel, Council Member Mike Povolny, Council Member Steve Norton, Council Member MTJ Advisory Commissions Airport Relations Commission: David Sloan, Chair Kevin Byrnes William Dunn Sally Lorberbaum Jim Neuharth Gina Norling Arvind Sharma Advisory Commissions.. Commission: Litton Field, Jr., Chair Christine Costello Doug Hennes Mary Magnusson Michael Noonan Howard Roston Ansis Viksnins mi Advisory Commissions.. and Recreation Commission: Pat Hinderscheid, Chair Jack Evans Ira Kipp Stephanie Levine David Miller Joel Paper Michael Toth Youth representatives Rachel Farber Joe Quehl MTJ Owfficer Scott P atric= End Of Watch 07-30-2014 • Over 200 Departments represented • Estimated 6000+ Police Officers in attendance Mi Officer Scott Patrick 322 Emergency Vehicles in procession 2b Officer Scott P atric= • 19 years of service to the City of Mendota Heights • Investigator from 2006— 2008 • Assisted with Citizen's Academy/ Safety Camp/Park Celebration mmj City Administrator Mark McNeill Previous Positions: — Shakopee City Administrator — Mason City Administrator — Savage City Administrator • ICMA Credentialed Manager • MAPA, University of Iowa • BA, University of Northern Iowa mi City Staff Management Team Mark McNeill, City Administrator Tamara Schutta, Assistant to City Administrator Kristen Schabacker, Finance Director John Mazzitello, Public Works Director Mike Aschenbrener, Chief of Police John Maczko, Fire Chief Sue Donovan, IT Manager Lorri Smith, City Clerk Nolan Wall, Planner mi City Staff Administration: — 9 full time employees Public Works/Engineering: — 3 Engineers — 1 Senior Engineer Tech — 1 support staff — 1 Facilities manager — 10 Public Works employees Mi 2014 Spring Clean Up Crew City Staff Police: — 1 Police Chief — 3 Sergeants (4t" Sergeant/June 2015) — 13 Police Officers — 1 full time, 2 PT support staff, 1 on call — 5 volunteer reserves/10 volunteer chaplains Fire: — 1 Fire Chief — 1 Assistant Fire Chief — 4 Captains — 30 Paid -on -Call (Volunteer) Firefighters Mi City Staff Welcomed new staff members — Lisa Brandt, PT Police Support Specialist — Almin Ramic, Project Engineer — Nick Gorgos, Police Officer — Robin Nelson, Police Officer — Nick Courteau, Mechanic MI City Staff New Firefighters — Patrick Bietz, Firefighter — Daniel Goldenstein, Firefighter — Frank Hazzard, Firefighter — Scott Longsdorf, Firefighter — Patrick Noack, Firefighter Thank you to retirees Tom Olund, Mario Reyes, Neil Garlock, Jamie Lerbs, & Mike Coonan. mi City Staff Six staff members were recognized for a combined total of 120 years of service to the community. Bobby Crane, Senior Engineering Tech — 5 years Ryan Ruzek, Assistant City Engineer —10 years Scott Goldenstein, Fire Captain —15 years Jay Taylor, Fire Fighter —15 years Jamie Lerbs, Fire Fighter — 35 years Tom Olund, Public Works Superintendent -40 years 2b 2015 Core Value Awards Professional: Service Oriented: Ethical• Respectful: 2b Kim Henning, Police Support Specialist Bobby Crane, Sr. Eng. Tech Lorri Smith, City Clerk Pam Deeb, City Receptionist City Staff "The quality of a community reflects the dedication and commitment of those who serve it.-"' Mi 2014 Highlights Public Works • 71 miles of streets to plow, 28 miles of trails. • 16 snow events in 2014; 9 snow emergencies • 271.14 tons of pavement repairs • 127 miles of streets swept • 14.2 miles of sanitary sewer cleaned • 16 water/force main breaks 2B 2014 Highlights Police Department • 7,891 Calls for service • 1,036 Citations issued • 927 Warnings issued • 963 Police Reports • Average response time for calls is 5.79 minutes 2b v �oZ `5 jsn6ny aiiun 01 IOIN FLU •slol aol sAol'8 soidwAlp IeioadS `aiiuN of IgSiN `sSuilaaw poogaogqSPN uoiJuanaad DWIJ:) `Auaape:)b s,UDZII!:) — JU8W8nIonuI Al!unwwo:) 83i10d S1461014610H V6OZ 2014 Highlights Fire Department • 297 fire calls • 416 fire inspections • 5 residential/0 commercial fires • Average response time for calls is 7 minutes • Community Involvement House demolition — LeMay Lake Road — Fire Prevention Week & Open House, school visits during Fire Prevention Week & Night to Unite. Mi 2014 Planning Highlights Updated sign standards to allow for digital signage • DNR's revised Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Rules, submitted comments • Permanent ordinance to allow small motorized boats on Rogers Lake mi 2014 Highlights • Goat browsing & sheep grazing trial period at Historic Pilot Knob Goat Browsing at Pilot Knob 2b Sheep grazing at Pilot Knob Taxable Market Value Industrial $62,042,000 MTJ Apartments $21,600,000 Utility $11,620,400 III Commercial--- $241,294,700 ommercial$241,294,700 Other $22,014,400 Agricultural $326,700 Residential $1,380,148,828 Taxable Market Valu - Taxable Market Value — 2014 Residential $ 11380,148,828 Commercial $ 241,294,700 Industrial $ 62,042,000 utility $ 11,620,400 Apartments $ 21,600,000 Other $ 22,014,400 Agricultural $ 326,700 Total $ 1,739,047,028 (an increase of 4.64% from 2014) MTJ Preliminary 2015 City Budget • 2015 Budget Process Guarantees Quality Essential Services • Tax rate remains the lowest among Dakota County Cities Mi City Budget • 2014 Total Levy = $6,603,749 • 2015 Total Levy = $6,999,974 • An increase of 6.00% mmj City Budget • In 2014, the Mendota Heights City Council authorized a commitment of $555,333.00 towards the renovation and refurbishment of the West St. Paul Ice Arena. The city will contribute % in 2015 and % in 2019. • Additional Sergeant Position • Fire Relief Pension Benefit Increase MTJ Charges Fines and Forteil 1% License and Permit 2b 2015 City Revenues Miscellaneous Intergovernmental 5% 2% evy 2015 City Revenues General Fund City Revenues - 2015 Property Tax Levy $ 51711,992 Charges for Services $ Intergovernmental Licenses/Permits Miscellaneous Fines/Forfeits Tota I 2b 483,811 381,070 269,850 139,500 $ 72,500 $ 71058,723 2015 City Expenses Parks/Rec, $808, Streets, $981,232 Fire, $47Z mj Other, $492,972 n.J—;-;,+, +;„- fi956,626 $3,345,183 2015 City Expenditures General Fund City Expenses - 2015 Administration $ 956,626 Police $ 31345,183 Fire $ 474,615 Streets $ 981,232 Parks/Recreation $ 808,095 Other $ 492,972 (Council, Elections, IT, Code, Planning, Recycling) Total $ 71058,723 Mi 2015 Enterprise Funds Utility Fund Revenues Expenditures $1,810,028 $1,869,536 62% of our expenditures is paid to Met Council for wastewater treatment Storm Sewer Revenues $390,481 Expenditures $483,700 $225,000 capital expenditure for South Victoria Road 2b 2015 Enterprise Funds Par 3 Revenues Expenditures mmj $161,250 $159,691 "Fiscal Disparities" City of Mendota Heights' contribution to Fiscal Disparities 2014 $1,306,826 2013 $1,185,947 2012 $1,130,785 2011 $1,037,490 2010 $ 940,369 2009 $ 825,109 2008 $ 649,664 2007 $ 626,530 2006 $ 598,041 2005 $ 607,133 Total: $8.,904.,894 2BSource: Dakota County website AAA Bond OR, ating- • AAA bond rating affirmed by Standard and Poor Rating Services • Approximately 50 cities nationwide with populations under 12,000 have a AAA rating • S&Pnoted: — Very strong budget flexibility with available reserves — Very strong economy — Strong management conditions — Very strong liquidity with strong cash levels to cover expenditures 2B 2 0 1 4 Building Activit- • 1509 Building Permits issued in 2014 • Valuation of all permits $27,399,845 • Total permit revenue: $385,304 MTJ 2 0 1 4 Building Activit- • 12 new single-family dwelling building permits issued (valued $5,790,000) • 6 teardowns &rebuilds single-family dwelling building permits issued (valued $2,355,000) Investing in Mendota Heights 72,000 square foot office/flex industrial building in 2013; built in 2014 by Scannell Properties of Indiana • Approved 17,000 square foot office/warehouse building for Southview Design MTJ L:m ens., o_e 1 AV }': Investing in Mendota Heights Approved 97,000 square foot office/warehouse for United Properties • King and IThai —Mendota Plaza (opening Spring 2015) • LeMay Shores development to construct 60 townhouse units — Model open fall 2015 mj Investing in Mendota Heights Fischerville buildings renovation by Mendota Heights resident Brian Smith for PCM Companies office mi Recreation Recreation Opportunities for Youth — Summer Playgrounds — Puppet Wagon at the Village — Tennis Leagues & Lessons — Golf Leagues & Lessons — Fishing Derby — Skating Lessons — Bike Rodeo — Field trips mmj A perfect day for a game of hockey at Marie Park Recreation Community Events for All — Parks Celebration — Music in the Parks — 5K Run/Walk — 425 participants, raised $11,000 for Special Olympics — Seasonal events at The Village at Mendota Heights and Mendota Plaza raditional Halloween Bonfire nil Annual Parks Celebration Sr—: . I ; . ipereat-le � Fi •r 2014 SAFETY CAMP CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS. WEST ST. PAUL, SOVTH Sr. PAUL PARKS AND RECREATION & VFW POST 295 O'1 Ilk 11 til J 1 - "m �'-. . - Mendota Heights Par 3 � m,. • Wide array of lessons and leagues for youth and adults • Family friendly • 10,000 rounds played in 2014 • Revenues exceeded operating expenses for the second consecutive year Mendota Heights Par 3 � The new growing sport of Footgolf was added to the Par 3 in 2014, creating an additional opportunity to drive new customers to the course and our city. 2b 2015 Infrastructure Project - Victoria Road Reconstruction (Marie to Lexington) mi Communication Enhanced Communication for Businesses and Residents — Heights Highlights (quarterly) — Facebook (477 Likes) — Twitter (280 followers) — Online documents • City council minutes as far back as 1950s available on website mj New Use for Historic Fischerville Buildings MENDOTA H E I G H T S FEBRUARY 2015 Ni—e, Mcrvage. page 2 U'jny dG Par 3 2 POM New Fimplmyec V'.file 3 - 5P-1V pnng Clsaa-Up lyr,. 3 c re Val -A...1, 3 Tell V: Whar You Ihink 3 pCM CUmpuries, a holding company chat holds five aperaring 6uainesaes in the Midwesr, manr]y purchased rhe Fiw.hervi3k 6ulldings F.r nc�ir new officrs. 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Imprrwenaenrsro rhe property .dada IIY 1 • Snu.mrat repairs • 1 1 � lkfiniahcd udy nal hardwmd Nonrs • Insralkd new windmvs and roofs, insola—, and mechanical and ePcmical f�i• rysicros • &Faa garage —er —kh hrkk m march chc dfi« budding • W.,bishcd hirtoric P,Mahon s�gnugc a.nd —6., lighting Pcnscd caccrior windm.s imide • landseapmg and a ire impr.vemenra We.. appred— rhe efforts m impr.ve rhe pmperry while presereing iu hh,.& character. PCM welcomes any cnri.us reaidenra r. atop by and rake a look imide. O ' _ MING SOUTH n; IML CQ, tNING I1 A SMALL TOWN FEEL IN AN URBAN SETTING 2015 City Council Goals • Continue discussions on water system contract renewal with St. Paul Regional Water Services • Participate in NDC4 cable franchise renewal with Comcast • Discuss off -leash dog park location • Monitor increasing storm water regulations • Park funding source in the future • Consider ordinance for teardown and remodel for residential homes mi • I / I I , - al � ■71W i LWAY-- - --- 'r" `t-�•�.y,.e�n�s� �'r�•ryTKt�rgRCi�FrfP — - ' �mmercialllndustrial Triangl- Assets and Opportunities Pursuing a Redevelopment Planning Grant from the Dakota County CDA. A. MTJ Mendota Plaza • King & I Thai Opening Spring 2015 • Multiple lots: retail, office and daycare available mmj - ;A Village at Mendota Heights Market Square Park is home to several community events • Destination Shopping mi Village at Mendota Heights owns 3 lots (approximately 1.72 acres) Zoned mixed use —PUD F 933x1 i yy� MAPLE ST �, .1937 .rax ,:.. / b m oxo � MTJ ------------ 2011: Securing the Future 2012: Moving on Opportunities 2013: Moving Mendota Heights Forward while Maintaining Low Taxes 2014: Communicating Mendota Heights assets and opportunities as we move forward without losing our essential character. MTJ 2015 New Beginnings mi