09 16 2025 City Council PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
September 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Mendota Heights City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights
1.Call to Order
2.Roll Call
3.Pledge of Allegiance
4.Approval of the Agenda
The Council, upon majority vote of its members, may make additions or deletions to the
agenda. These items may be submitted after the agenda preparation deadline.
5.Public Comments - for items not on the agenda
Public comments provide an opportunity to address the City Council on items which are not
on the meeting agenda. All are welcome to speak. Individuals should address their
comments to the City Council as a whole, not individual members. Speakers are requested
to come to the podium and must state their name and address. Comments are limited to
three (3) minutes. No action will be taken; however, the Mayor and Council may ask
clarifying questions as needed or request staff to follow up.
6.Consent Agenda
Items on the consent agenda are approved by one motion of the City Council. If a
councilmember requests additional information or wants to make a comment on an item,
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. Items
removed from the consent agenda will be taken up as the next order of business.
a.Approve Minutes from the September 2, 2025, City Council Meeting
b.Approve Minutes from the August 19, 2025, City Council Meeting
c.Approve Minutes from the August 19, 2025, City Council Work Session Meeting
d.Approve Minutes from the September 3, 2025, City Council Work Session Meeting
e.Approve a Massage Therapist License
f.Approve Purchase of Twelve Radar Feedback Speed Limit Signs
g.Adopt Resolution 2025-61 Calling for an Assessment Hearing on the Friendly Hills
Neighborhood Improvements
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h.Approve an Interim Management Agreement for the Courtyard by Marriott to Allow
the Sale of Intoxicating Liquor
i.Approve Claims List
7.Presentations
8.Public Hearings
9.New and Unfinished Business
a.Fiscal Year 2026 Preliminary Budget and Levy
b.Ordinance No. 602 - Short Term Home Rental Ordinance Updates
10.Community / City Administrator Announcements
11.City Council Comments
12.Adjourn
Next Meeting
October 7, 2025 at 6:00PM
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the City Council, City of Mendota Heights,
Minnesota, was held at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
CALL TO ORDER
Acting Mayor Mazzitello called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Councilors Lorberbaum, Maczko, and
Paper were also present. Mayor Levine arrived at 6:16 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council, the audience, and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADOPTION
Acting Mayor Mazzitello presented the agenda for adoption. Councilor Lorberbaum moved adoption of
the agenda.
Councilor Paper seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one from the public wished to be heard.
CONSENT AGENDA
Acting Mayor Mazzitello presented the consent agenda and explained the procedure for discussion and
approval. Councilor Paper moved approval of the consent agenda as presented, pulling items B, C, E, F,
and G.
a.Approval of August 13, 2025, Council Work Session Minutes
b.Approval of August 19, 2025, City Council Minutes
c.Approval of August 19, 2025, Council Work Session Minutes
d.Acknowledge Minutes of the July 22, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting
e.Authorize Signer for Solid Waste Abatement Grant from Dakota County
f.Accept Parks and Recreation Commissioner Resignation and Authorize the Advertisement of the
Commission Opening
g.Approve the Promotion of James Walrath from Police Cadet to Police Officer
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h.Authorize Installation of Garage Door at Public Works Facility
i.Approve Resolution 2025-54 to Accept Bids and Award Contract for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer
Cleaning and Televising Project
j.Approve Resolution 2025-55 to Accept Bids and Award Contract for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Project
k.Approve Reimbursement for Storm Sewer Relocation at 1770 Dodd Road
l.Adopt Resolution 2025-53 Providing for the Issuance and Sale of $2,820,000 in General
Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2025A
m.Approve July 2025 Treasurer’s Report
n.Approval of Claims List
Councilor Lorberbaum seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
PULLED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
B) APPROVAL OF AUGUST 19, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Councilor Maczko commented that he was not present on August 19th and therefore will abstain from
the votes relating to minutes from that day.
Acting Mayor Mazzitello commented that he was also absent on that date and suggested that the minutes
from the 19th be tabled.
Councilor Maczko moved to table AUGUST 19, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES.
Councilor Lorberbaum seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
C) APPROVAL OF AUGUST 19, 2025, COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES
Councilor Maczko moved to table AUGUST 19, 2025, COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES.
Councilor Lorberbaum seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
E) AUTHORIZE SIGNER FOR SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT GRANT FROM DAKOTA
COUNTY
Councilor Maczko recognized that Mendota Heights would become a fiscal agent in 2026. He stated
that this topic is part of the 2026 budget discussions and suggested that this item not be acted on at this
time, and instead, the current fiscal agent should apply for the grant. He stated that if the City becomes
the fiscal agent in 2026, the proper items could be transferred.
Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Meredith Lawrence stated that this item was discussed at the
work session on August 13th, and it was acknowledged that a decision would need to be made on this
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item before the budget is adopted. She stated that the grant to the County is due on October 1st, and if
they do not submit the grant, they would potentially lose out on the grant, which would adversely affect
the other cities in the JPA. She stated that at the August 13th meeting, there was support for staff to move
forward on this item and asked that the Council consider approval of this item tonight.
Acting Mayor Mazzitello asked if the City would become the fiscal agent by accepting the grant.
Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Meredith Lawrence explained that the funds awarded to all
the cities in the JPA would be received by Mendota Heights, and the funds would be paid through those
grant funds. She stated that the disbursement of funds would be spelled out as the process moves
forward. She recognized that this may seem a bit out of order, but the grant application is due by October
1st.
Councilor Maczko commented that he does not believe that anything would prevent the current method
from continuing, with West St. Paul applying this year, and if Mendota Heights agrees to the changed
process, things could transfer over in 2026.
Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Meredith Lawrence replied that the city of West St. Paul is
not intending to submit the grant application, as, after the last work session, she met with their staff and
informed them that the Council was in favor of moving forward with the change. She stated that if this
is not approved, there would be a delay and setback with a related loss of funds that would come from
the grant. She stated that all five cities need to submit a grant by October 1st.
Councilor Maczko asked if Mendota Heights is being held hostage in that if they do not accept being the
fiscal agent, West St. Paul will no longer act in that manner, and no funds will be received.
Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Meredith Lawrence stated that West St. Paul has been a great
partner to the City through the JPA. She stated that she has not had a discussion with West St. Paul as
to what would happen if Mendota Heights does not apply. She guessed that West St. Paul would then
apply, but explained that it would significantly change the scope of the grant. She stated that when they
spoke last, the decision was for Mendota Heights to submit the grant and for West St. Paul to not submit.
Councilor Maczko commented that he does not like that they are procedurally getting ahead of budget
decisions made at the December public hearing. He stated that if the rest of the Council supports this,
that is fine, but he will be opposing this item.
Acting Mayor Mazzitello commented that while he agrees that it is slightly out of order, he also
recognizes that the grant has a due date. He noted that this item was discussed in the work session, and
the direction from the Council was to move forward in this manner.
Councilor Paper moved to authorize SIGNER FOR SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT GRANT FROM
DAKOTA COUNTY.
Councilor Lorberbaum seconded the motion.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 1 (Maczko)
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F) ACCEPT PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION RESIGNATION AND AUTHORIZE
THE ADVERTISEMENT OF THE COMMISSION OPENING
Councilor Lorberbaum recognized the work of Dan Sherer on the Parks and Recreation Commission
over the past five years.
Councilor Lorberbaum moved to accept PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
RESIGNATION AND AUTHORIZE THE ADVERTISEMENT OF THE COMMISSION OPENING.
Councilor Maczko seconded the motion.
Further discussion: Acting Mayor Mazzitello commented that Dan Sherer has provided great value to
the Commission throughout the years he has served.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
G) APPROVE THE PROMOTION OF JAMES WALRATH FROM POLICE CADET TO POLICE
OFFICER
Councilor Lorberbaum recognized the great plan of the department to have a cadet in place to complete
training and then have the opportunity to be hired as an Officer. She asked for more information on the
hiring process.
Police Chief Kelly McCarthy replied that the cadet program is a pipeline process and provided more
information on that program.
Councilor Lorberbaum moved to approve THE PROMOTION OF JAMES WALRATH FROM POLICE
CADET TO POLICE OFFICER.
Councilor Maczko seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Mayor Levine arrived. It was confirmed that Acting Mayor Mazzitello would continue to chair the
meeting.
PRESENTATIONS
No items scheduled.
PUBLIC HEARING
No items scheduled.
NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A) TRAFFIC REVISION AT 750 MAIN STREET
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Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek introduced the applicant for this case.
Brian Smith, Happy Joe’s, introduced himself and stated that they have identified a potential first
location for the business in Mendota Heights. He stated that they do require a pick-up window to assist
customers in winter conditions.
Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek explained that the Council was being asked to consider approval of
a traffic revision at 750 West Main Street in the Village/Town Centre and provided additional
information on the request.
Councilor Lorberbaum asked if the Medicine Shop window would be taken down.
Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek replied that it would remain and noted that space is currently vacant.
Councilor Lorberbaum recognized that this is a traffic change application, and her vote will be strictly
related to the traffic change. She stated that this is also an opportunity for the applicant to provide
additional information on his business. She was shocked to find that the business exists in many states
already and asked for more information.
Mr. Smith stated that the business also exists in Egypt and provided background information on the
history of the business. He stated that the business/foundation is family-owned and recognized that the
menu options vary based on the location. He confirmed that the business is community-centered.
Councilor Lorberbaum commented that it seems that this would be a wonderful addition to the
neighborhood and asked if the applicant is aware that there are existing pizza and ice cream businesses.
Mr. Smith commented that he is aware of the two businesses and had a lot of discussion with the property
owner on that topic before choosing this location.
Councilor Lorberbaum asked why Mr. Smith chose Mendota Heights for his business.
Mr. Smith replied that Mendota Heights is centrally located to many nearby attractions, and the location
has high accessibility. He stated that Mendota Heights has a strong community feeling, which makes
Happy Joe’s a good fit.
Councilor Paper asked about the timeline for the business.
Mr. Smith anticipated seven to eight months.
Councilor Paper asked if the landlord was not cautious about potentially cannibalizing two of its existing
businesses.
Mr. Smith replied that the existing pizza business is on borrowed time. He stated that ice cream for
Happy Joe’s is only about five percent of the sales, and therefore, they do not see that as real competition
for the existing ice cream shop.
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Councilor Paper recognized that the pizza shop would then essentially be replaced with this new
business.
Councilor Mazzitello commented that he is a traditional Italian and hoped for some traditional menu
options.
Councilor Paper moved to approve a traffic revision at 750 Main Street in the Village/Town Centre.
Councilor Maczko seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
B) RESOLUTION 2025-56 SUPPORTING REMOVAL OF THE DORSET ROAD CONNECTION
TO DELAWARE AVENUE AND CONSTRUCTION OF A CUL-DE-SAC ALONG DORSET
ROAD
Assistant City Engineer Lucas Ritchie provided a brief background on this item. The Council was being
asked to consider Resolution 2025-56 supporting the removal of the Dorset Road connection to Delaware
Avenue and the construction of a cul-de-sac along Dorset Road.
Councilor Maczko asked if there had been any crash history or problems in that stretch of roadway.
Assistant City Engineer Lucas Ritchie replied that there are no known or reported accidents in the
intersection. He noted that residents in that neighborhood spoke at the public hearing about incidents
with vehicles in their yards during winter conditions.
Councilor Maczko stated that he has never heard of this being an issue, noting that he was a member of
the Fire Department for 39 years. He asked about the length of the cul-de-sac that would be created.
Assistant City Engineer Lucas Ritchie replied that the cul-de-sac would be 600 to 620 feet in length.
Councilor Maczko asked if this option would require the purchase of right-of-way.
Assistant City Engineer Lucas Ritchie confirmed that it would require right-of-way acquisition and
explained that the County would go through that process. He stated that this project, regardless of the
alternative chosen, would include right-of-way acquisition. He stated that the acquisition would be at
the cost of the County and provided more information on the project JPA. He stated that under the JPA,
the City would pay 7.5 percent of the total project cost, and the City would use the MSA funds for its
portion of the project costs.
Councilor Paper stated that in the plan, it appears land acquisition is only required from one property,
while the other properties already have the necessary right-of-way provided.
Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek provided additional information on the right-of-way that was
previously vacated. He noted that the map shows the street curb line and not the right-of-way.
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Councilor Paper stated that when people are traveling east on Dorset and want to make a left turn onto
Delaware, it can be challenging because of the sight lines.
Councilor Lorberbaum stated that she drove through this area recently, and the change makes sense in
this case because of the opportunity with the larger road and trail project.
Assistant City Engineer Lucas Ritchie confirmed that this is a unique situation based upon the
circumstances, related project and it would not be precedent-setting.
Councilor Lorberbaum commented that during the public hearing, a number of neighbors spoke about
people speeding and asked for input from the Police Chief as to why the City does not use speed bumps.
Police Chief Kelly McCarthy stated that, as the engineering staff attested at the public hearing, speed
bumps create issues for plows, noise, and environmental reasons. She commented that emergency
vehicles also do not go over speed bumps well.
Mayor Levine asked for more information on the vacated parcel and home that would be removed.
Assistant City Engineer Lucas Ritchie identified the vacated parcel, noting that the property had been
listed for sale, and as they vetted challenges, the County took the opportunity to acquire the property
through sale. He explained that the home would be demolished, and once the project is completed, the
County would sell the remainder of the lot, which would allow a single-family home to be built on the
property with access to Beebe.
Mayor Levine acknowledged the need for that property as the proposed trail would almost touch the
existing garage.
Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek commented that the lot is about ½ an acre and the County only needs
about two feet off of Delaware and the area for the trail on the southern portion of the lot; therefore, the
remainder of the lot would remain buildable.
Councilor Paper asked how the County’s land acquisition is proceeding along Delaware.
Assistant City Engineer Lucas Ritchie stated that he is not sure how each property is progressing, but
the process is progressing as expected. He noted that some properties are more challenging than others,
and therefore, there are individual conversations with each property owner.
Acting Mayor Mazzitello asked and received confirmation that the County is designing this alternative
as part of the Delaware project, will acquire the right-of-way, and will bid and oversee the construction
of this part of the Delaware project. He stated that right-of-way acquisition is not something Mendota
Heights typically does, but in this situation, because of the safety concerns and uniqueness, he can
understand why this concept is being considered. He asked about the disposition of the no longer used
Dorset Road right-of-way.
Assistant City Engineer Lucas Ritchie replied that it would be a turfed slope that would ideally remain
within right-of-way, unless there are concerns with keeping the right-of-way.
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Acting Mayor Mazzitello asked if the length and need for the cul-de-sac would be consistent with the
City Code.
Community Development Manager Sarah Madden confirmed that the cul-de-sac would be warranted
based on the current slope.
Acting Mayor Mazzitello invited any residents who wish to speak to step forward.
Mary Kirby, 3 Dorset Road, stated that she and her husband are in favor of the proposal. She stated that
her largest concern is with the slope and runoff. She stated that she would have an interest in what is
done with the vacated parcel and to learn of the management plans for the turf, noting that she would
prefer more natural plantings.
Councilor Paper moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2025-56 SUPPORTING REMOVAL OF THE
DORSET ROAD CONNECTION TO DELAWARE AVENUE AND CONSTRUCTION OF A CUL-
DE-SAC ALONG DORSET ROAD.
Councilor Lorberbaum seconded the motion.
Further discussion: Councilor Maczko stated that he has a challenge with this, related to consistency and
how the City has approached cul-de-sacs within the city. He noted a recent development where lengths
of cul-de-sacs were discussed in detail and recognized the preference for through streets in the
community. He commented that the road does not seem as steep as it is stated in the report, and the road
has existed in this manner for more than 74 years. He commented that the road has been reconstructed
multiple times since that time, and this option has never been discussed. He stated that there are no
documented issues at the intersection. He stated that this seems to be inconsistent with the City’s desire
for connectivity and not to have cul-de-sacs of this length. He stated that the trail placement would seem
to alleviate the sight concerns at the intersection. He recognized that MSA funds would be used by the
City for its share of the project costs, but noted that those funds could be used in ways other than property
acquisition. He stated that he would not want to see the City spend any money for right-of-way
acquisition and feels that this request is inconsistent with the documented position of the City related to
cul-de-sacs.
Councilor Paper referenced the right-of-way and trail on the west side of Delaware, which would seem
to change the slope to make it steeper if the road remained and they did not pursue the cul-de-sac option.
Assistant City Engineer Lucas Ritchie provided more information on how the slope would be shifted to
the west. He stated that funds would be spent in either scenario, whether the cul-de-sac is constructed
or the 185 feet to Delaware is reconstructed, and provided additional information on MSA funds.
Councilor Paper stated that if they proceed with the cul-de-sac, the trail connection serves a lot of
purposes in connecting to what will be a nice trail along Delaware.
Councilor Lorberbaum stated that she understands the position of Councilor Maczko, and generally, she
also opposes cul-de-sacs for the reasons expressed by Councilor Maczko. She stated that she also
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understands the need to make this improvement because of the opportunity brought by the County and
with the trail.
Mayor Levine stated that she is generally in favor, although she does share some concerns with the cost,
as she would not want to put the burden on taxpayers. She stated that Dorset does not come in at a right
angle, and they generally do not like streets connecting where there is not a right angle. She stated that
this alternative would seem to create a safer environment and remove a steep grade that approaches a
busy street.
Councilor Maczko commented that he has seen steeper streets and does not see the need for this. He
commented that the City should never be in a position where it could lose MSA funds because they were
not spent as they could be used on other road projects.
Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek explained that the City has purposely been saving MSA funds for
the Delaware Avenue project to prepare for this expense.
Assistant City Engineer Lucas Ritchie added that the only current project that is part of an MSA route
would be Decorah Lane as part of the Friendly Hills project, noting that 100 percent of those costs were
already allocated from the MSA funds. He stated that they are unable to utilize all the MSA funding
each year based on the availability of staff and the need to plan for future improvement projects.
Councilor Maczko commented that this would be one of the only cities in Minnesota to state they have
trouble spending allocated funds, but recognized that it is a good position to be in.
Acting Mayor Mazzitello stated that, from the County's perspective, this includes two City intersections
to the west, which are extremely close together, and recognized the County’s desire to see one of those
removed. He noted that Dorset comes in from the west and Moreland from the east, which is also not
desirable for the County. He stated that it is then likely that the County would like to see the intersection
removed, so alternatives were explored.
Assistant City Engineer Lucas Ritchie confirmed that it is correct.
Acting Mayor Mazzitello recognized that they would be removing the access to Dorset and Delaware,
and a cul-de-sac is being pursued, as the residents in that neighborhood would still need emergency
access. He referenced language within the City Code stating that cul-de-sacs shall not normally be longer
than 500 feet, and it has been determined that the regulation is not enforceable, and cul-de-sacs longer
than 500 feet have been approved; therefore, this would be consistent with prior City actions. He stated
that cul-de-sacs are warranted where topographical conditions would preclude a through street. He
recognized that 13.5 percent is larger than the allowed six percent; therefore, that topographic condition
warrants a cul-de-sac. He stated that he is also very concerned with emergency access and prefers
through streets but noted that there is an opportunity that the trail could be designed to accommodate an
emergency vehicle, if it were necessary. He provided the steepness of other areas for comparison and
asked others to consider driving up and down that slope in the winter conditions to get to their home.
He believed that this is a fantastic solution to the issue and will be a great value to the City at a lower
cost through the JPA and County-led project. He recognized that the City is holding MSA funds for
large projects in the future where the City will be required to cost-share.
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Ayes: 4
Nays: 1 (Maczko)
C) RESOLUTION 2025-57 APPROVING A MISSISSIPPI RIVER CORRIDOR CRITICAL AREA
(MRCCA) PERMIT FOR 1867 HUNTER LANE (PLANNING CASE 2025-12)
Community Development Manager Sarah Madden provided a brief background on this item. The
Council was being asked to consider a MRCCA Permit for M&M Home Contractors to allow for the
construction of a new single-family home on the property located at 1867 Hunter Lane.
Councilor Maczko asked and received confirmation that the request fully complies with the City
regulations related to the MRCCA process with no requested variances or areas of noncompliance.
Acting Mayor Mazzitello stated that there is no need for a variance or any Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
required related to the Corridor Critical Area Ordinance.
Community Development Director Sarah Madden stated that the applicant will be submitting a CUP for
the building height of the home, which is on track to go before the Planning Commission at its September
meeting.
Acting Mayor Mazzitello referenced condition four and asked if that should be updated.
Community Development Director Sarah Madden replied that language is found within the findings of
fact and not the draft resolution, but could be removed as described.
Councilor Paper asked for more information on the use of “low intensity” as used in number two on that
same page of the staff report.
Community Development Director Sarah Madden replied that language is intended to acknowledge the
distance between the boundaries of the primary conservation area and proposed improvements.
Councilor Maczko moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2025-57 APPROVING A MISSISSIPPI
RIVER CORRIDOR CRITICAL AREA (MRCCA) PERMIT TO M&M HOME CONTRACTORS
AND FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1867 HUNTER LANE, WITH THE AMENDED
LANGUAGE TO NUMBER FOUR AS DISCUSSED.
Councilor Lorberbaum seconded the motion.
Further discussion: Councilor Paper commented that it looks like this will be a nice home. He stated
that it appears that this home will be 9,000 square feet, and while the report states that this home will be
consistent with existing homes, this home would be double the size of existing homes. He asked about
the height of the proposed retaining walls.
Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek commented that there are no walls higher than four feet. He stated
that the wall along the northern property line would be two to three feet.
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Councilor Paper commented that there is an issue with the proposed pitch of the roof.
Community Development Manager Sarah Madden replied that the applicant has indicated that there will
be revised plans for the roof. She stated that the Building Code uses an averaging of heights between
the two neighboring properties for a newly constructed home, and that was not caught during the initial
review, so that will be discussed at a future request for a Conditional Use Permit.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson announced upcoming community events and activities.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Levine thanked Acting Mayor Mazzitello for conducting the meeting, as she came to the meeting
straight from the airport. She expressed sympathy to the neighbors in southern Mendota Heights who
experience low-flying planes on the current flightpath. She hoped that all students would experience a
happy school year.
Councilor Lorberbaum commented that the noise continues from the airport as the runway is being
repaired. She noted that improvement should be completed by September 26th, and the noise should be
lessened at that time. She acknowledged the great work of Townsquare Television and the awards the
organization recently received. A video clip was played highlighting the Cops and Bobbers event. She
thanked the parks and recreation staff and the Police for a great event.
Councilor Maczko stated that as they reach the ceremonial end of summer, he reminded residents that
kids are back in school, and it will get darker earlier in the day. He encouraged drivers to be alert for
pedestrians and not become distracted while driving. He asked pedestrians to wear reflective clothing
in the evening.
Councilor Paper thanked Dan Sherer for his time on the Park and Recreation Commission, recognizing
that he was a great link between the Commission and the athletic association. He encouraged interested
residents to apply for the vacant position on the Commission.
Acting Mayor Mazzitello stated that this is the first time since 2016 that a seated Mayor has not opened
a meeting, which shows the dedication of the elected officials of Mendota Heights.
Mayor Levine acknowledged that she only missed the Consent Agenda and was present for the remainder
of the meeting.
Acting Mayor Mazzitello commented on the recent football game he attended at TCO Stadium, noting
that it was a great atmosphere and encouraged residents to support high school football. He stated that
Labor Day is a recognition of those who labored to build this country, noting that most of the
infrastructure in the early 1900s was built by immigrants. He stated that it has been 24 years since the
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horrible day of September 11, 2001, and commented that it should never be forgotten or how the country
united in the aftermath. He offered heartfelt condolences to the families, students, facilities, and staff of
Annunciation School of Minneapolis. He commented on the need to stop energizing hate.
ADJOURN
Mayor Levine moved to adjourn.
Councilor Paper seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Acting Mayor Mazzitello adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m.
____________________________________
Stephanie B. Levine
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Nancy Bauer
City Clerk
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the City Council, City of Mendota Heights,
Minnesota, was held at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Levine called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Councilors Lorberbaum and Paper were also
present. Councilors Mazzitello and Maczko were absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council, the audience, and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADOPTION
Mayor Levine presented the agenda for adoption. Councilor Lorberbaum moved adoption of the agenda.
Councilor Paper seconded the motion.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
PRESENTATIONS
A)SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR MENDOTA HEIGHTS FIREFIGHTERS
Fire Chief Dan Johnson commented on the process that firefighters complete, including the in-house fire
academy, all certifications, and their 12-month probationary period, as well as continued training.
Training Captain Becky Johnson introduced new firefighters Brandon Rebhan, Joe Fabiano and their
guests who attended the meeting. They were then sworn in.
B)RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATION OF LIFE-SAVING AWARD
Police Captain Wayne Wegener provided information on a situation that took place on June 2nd when the
department received a call related to a person in crisis attempting to jump from the Mendota bridge.
Officers responded and, with the help of others, were able to rescue the individual and bring them to
safety. The Officers and residents who responded were presented with Life-Saving Awards.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one from the public wished to be heard.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Levine presented the consent agenda and explained the procedure for discussion and approval.
Councilor Paper moved approval of the consent agenda as presented.
a.Approval of August 6, 2025, City Council Minutes
b.Approval of August 6, 2025, Council Work Session Minutes
c.Acknowledge the June Par 3 Financial Report
d.Approve the 2025-2026 Seasonal Compensation Pay Matrix
e.Approve Resolution 2025-51 for a Joint Powers Agreement with the Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension Financial Crimes Task Force
f.Approve Resolution 2025-52 for a Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for Social
Services Embedded Social Worker
g.Award a Professional Services Contract for the Cherry Hill Pond Improvements
h.Approve 2025 June Treasurer’s Report
i.Approval of Claims List
Councilor Lorberbaum seconded the motion.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
PUBLIC HEARING
No items scheduled.
NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A) METROPOLITAN COUNCIL DISTRICT 15 REPRESENTATIVE VICTOR OBISAKIN
INTRODUCTION
Victor Obisakin, the Metropolitan Council representative for District 15, introduced himself and provided
information on his committee assignments and the Metropolitan Council. He noted that he plans to meet
with mayors, commissioners, City development staff and will maintain open lines of communication to
bring Metropolitan Council resources to the communities he serves.
The Council welcomed Victor Obisakin and looked forward to working with him.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson announced upcoming community events and activities.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilor Lorberbaum thanked all heroes who were recognized tonight for saving a life. She also
congratulated and thanked the two new firefighters and their families for their commitment to the
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community. She commented on Heights Fest, which included wonderful events. She commented that a
number of people attended the most recent Coffee with the Council.
Councilor Paper commented that Mendota Heights has amazing people in its community, which is part of
what makes the city great. He stated that he is eager to work with Mr. Obisakin and looks forward to
working with him.
Mayor Levine thanked the two new firefighters, recognizing their commitment to the community. She
also recognized the four Officers and two community members who stepped in when someone needed
help. She thanked City staff for their work on Heights Fest, noting that the food truck fest was her favorite
event. She hoped to see residents at the concert in the park the following night, which will feature a local
group from Mendota Heights. She commented that she received a letter from the League of Minnesota
Cities, stating that Senator Matt Klein was recognized as a 2025 Legislator of Distinction.
Councilor Lorberbaum noted that typically the City sponsors the concerts in the park, but this week the
event is sponsored by the Mendota Heights Community Foundation and thanked the organization.
ADJOURN
Councilor Paper moved to adjourn.
Councilor Lorberbaum seconded the motion.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
Mayor Levine adjourned the meeting at 6:37 p.m.
____________________________________
Stephanie B. Levine
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Nancy Bauer
City Clerk
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
DRAFT Minutes of the City Council Work Session
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a work session of the Mendota Heights City Council was
held at Mendota Heights City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Levine called the work session to order at 4:30 p.m. Councilors Lorberbaum and Paper
were in attendance. Councilors Maczko and Mazzitello were absent.
Others present included: City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson, Assistant City Administrator Kelly
Torkelson, Finance Director Kristen Schabacker, Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek,
Community Development Manager Sarah Madden, Police Captain Wayne Wegener, Park and
Recreation Director/Assistant Public Works Director Meredith Lawrence, and City Clerk Nancy
Bauer.
Also in attendance was Scott Buell of Buell Consulting.
CELL TOWER ANTENNA PROPOSAL – WENTWORTH PARK
Public Works Director Ruzek reported that the city was approached by a representative from a
third-party consultant to install a new cellular antenna at Wentworth Park. Buell Consulting later
joined in to work on the proposal. The consultants represent Vertical Bridge, which is a partner
of Verizon Wireless, and they construct cellular tower antennas and then lease the space back to
Verizon Wireless.
Public Works Director Ruzek stated that the last cell tower antenna application the city received
was in 2007 for Wentworth Park and City Hall. The applicant was T-Mobile, and the application
was withdrawn due to public engagement during the process.
Public Works Director Ruzek reviewed the map that was included in the packet, showing two
possible locations at Wentworth Park for a proposed cell tower antenna. The impacts on park
activity, potential rent and terms of a lease agreement were highlighted.
S. Buell stated he is with Buell Consulting, which has been in business since 1991 and is local to
the area, and then explained his company’s role in locating and negotiating the installation of
cellular towers.
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Mayor Levine asked how cellular service works. S. Buell explained that devices connect through
cell tower antennas and that coverage can be affected by obstacles and antenna placement.
Mayor Levine asked about cell phone connections. S. Buell reported that voice data is also
digital data and uses similar frequencies. For digital voice, you do need a constant connection.
Public Works Director Ruzek explained that cell tower antennas require fiber optic lines
underground to work. He also noted that the shape of the land, such as valleys like near Valley
Park, can affect cell coverage.
Director Ruzek asked if coverage maps were available. S. Buell said coverage maps are
considered proprietary information. He added that open-source data online may show coverage
gaps.
Mayor Levine asked what area would benefit from the new antenna. S. Buell said it would
mainly serve the north end of the city and relieve pressure on nearby overused towers.
Councilor Lorberbaum said she spoke with a resident in the Avenues and asked if that resident
would notice an improvement. Director Ruzek responded that the new antenna would make a
major improvement.
Councilor Lorberbaum asked if the property owners were aware of this discussion. Public
Works Director Ruzek stated not directly since a formal proposal had not been received.
Councilor Lorberbaum asked how tall the cell tower antenna could be. S. Buell responded as tall
as would be allowed.
Mayor Levine asked how tall the existing trees were by the proposed sites. Public Works
Director Ruzek responded 60 to 80 feet tall.
Councilor Lorberbaum asked if other consultants were being considered. Director Ruzek said no
and noted that a cell tower antenna is not critical to providers’ networks.
Councilor Paper thanked S. Buell and said the project addresses a major coverage gap in the
north end. He noted concerns from Avenues residents about cell service and stated the antenna
will be a significant benefit for the community. He emphasized that the antenna is needed more
by the community than by the cell companies and described the project as a major benefit for the
city.
Councilor Paper asked about moving the proposed antenna closer to the Williams property and
what space is needed for installation. S. Buell said the full 75x75 feet may not be required but
could be needed during construction.
Councilor Paper asked about an estimated timeline for the project. S. Buell stated that if the
project goes as planned, the Verizon equipment would be installed in early 2027.
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Councilor Paper asked what was needed to complete the project. S. Buell stated the first step
would be to have a fully negotiated lease agreement.
Councilor Paper asked what could stop the project. S. Buell replied that it could be stopped if a
lease agreement could not be negotiated.
Councilor Paper asked when other carriers would be approached to locate on the cell tower
antenna. S. Buell stated that it usually happens when the site is ready for construction and
explained how that would work.
Councilor Paper asked if small cell tower antennas would be placed on the proposed cell tower
antenna. S. Buell stated he did not think they would be needed.
Councilor Paper asked if the proposed antenna would help with coverage in Valley Park. S.
Buell stated he did not know if it would. Public Works Director Ruzek stated that a post
coverage map would be beneficial.
Mayor Levine stated that this is a Council priority.
City Administrator Jacobson asked if the difference between a monopole and a monopine pole
could be described. Images were shown of the different types of poles. S. Buell described the
differences between the two types of poles and offered locations where they could be seen
nearby. He also stated that a monopine pole is more expensive to construct.
The different pole types were discussed along with the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Mayor Levine asked if Wentworth Park was the best spot to install a new cell tower antenna. S.
Buell stated that after studying the area, it was determined to be the best spot and fit. It would be
located on city property, on a large parcel, and it would not be too close to any owner’s property
lines.
Mayor Levine stated that it seemed to be the consensus to move forward in good faith and to
prepare for the next step.
City Administrator Jacobson asked about rent, pole type, and the lease. S. Buell explained the
lease would be with Vertical Bridge (Towers LLC), the proposed tower owner, with Verizon as
the first tenant paying rent and encouraging others to join.
It was discussed what type of pole was preferred. It was the consensus to use a monopole, but
more discussion was needed as two council members were absent.
Councilor Paper asked if notices sent to residents regarding this issue could be extended beyond
the 350 feet. Public Works Director Ruzek stated that it could and has been done in the past.
Councilor Paper asked if notices set at 1250 feet would reach First Avenue. Different boundary
lines were shown on a map to show the intended recipients of the notices.
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S. Buell explained the initial terms of the agreement and stated that carriers prefer lower annual
rent increases, around 1.5%, as higher rates over time make sites harder to sustain. Councilor
Paper asked if 2% was unrealistic for an annual increase. S. Buell responded that it was not
unrealistic.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilor Paper made a motion to adjourn the work session, and the motion was seconded by
Councilor Lorberbaum. Motion carried 3-0. The meeting adjourned at 5:37 p.m.
_________________________
Stephanie B. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________
Nancy Bauer, City Clerk
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
DRAFT Minutes of the City Council Work Session
Tuesday, September 3, 2025
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a work session of the Mendota Heights City Council was
held at Mendota Heights City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Levine called the work session to order at 4:00 p.m. Councilors Lorberbaum, Maczko,
Mazzitello and Paper were in attendance.
Others present included: City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson, Assistant City Administrator Kelly
Torkelson (arrived at 5:10 pm), Finance Director Kristen Schabacker, Public Works Director
Ryan Ruzek, Parks and Recreation Director/Assistant Public Works Director Meredith
Lawrence, Police Chief Kelly McCarthy (left at 4:44 pm) and City Clerk Nancy Bauer.
CITY HALL/POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING
Also in attendance from ICS were Project Development Director Chris Ziemer, Project
Development Director Kristen Duerr, and Project Development Specialist Karen Klein.
C. Ziemer reviewed the deficiencies of the current Mendota Heights City Hall and Police
Department. He further stated a recent meeting was held with staff to review the wants versus
the needs for the space. His presentation showed areas and pricing that could be eliminated. A
revised design eliminated 7,500 square feet for the Police Department. A major cut was to 10
secured vehicle bays. City Hall requires minimal amount of additional space. The Police
Department does need more space as there is no patrol room.
Mayor Levine asked if some of the spaces could be shared by City Hall employees and the
Police Department. C. Ziemer stated the workout facilities could be shared as they are now.
Police Chief McCarthy stated that because of privacy laws police areas would need to be secure
and separate from City Hall.
Councilor Maczko asked if conference rooms could be shared if they were separated by locked
doors. C. Ziemer said that it could be possible. A potential new conference room was discussed
to be used as a classroom and for absentee voting.
C. Ziemer showed three facility options: 1. Renovating the existing building with additions
($19,741,305), 2. Building a new police department building and renovating city hall
($23,220,335), or 3. Construction of new facility that includes both police department and city
hall ($26,211,085).
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Mayor Levine asked for clarification regarding the limitations for renovating compared to
building a new building. C. Ziemer stated that a renovation would be limited by the existing
structure constraints. A new building could be designed for the needs that are needed on day
one.
Mayor Levine stated that the costs look to be less to renovate. C. Ziemer stated that what is not
captured in the numbers are some things that need to be eliminated because of the fixed walls
that are already existing. The renovations would need to be worked into the existing footprint
plus adding any additional space.
Councilor Lorberbaum stated that some of the existing systems that would not change would cost
more later. C. Ziemer stated that the roof would not be replaced if there was a remodel, but the
roof would need to be replaced at a future time. The mechanical systems would be replaced with
a remodel.
Councilor Maczko stated there would be efficiencies if the City Hall and Police Department were
built one on top of the other. C. Ziemer stated that was correct and it would have a smaller site
impact. There would still be inefficiencies that exist today such as who would have access to
what areas in the building.
C. Ziemer stated that these discussions follow a five-phase process. The first two processes of a
space needs study and facility assessment have been completed. The next steps are community
engagement, optional election, and project implementation. There is a role of a Project
Oversight Committee (POC) from planning through construction to help monitor scope (staff)
and help with the process that flows up to the City Council.
C. Ziemer continued that there are three important components to a project: the need (scope),
political and financial components that need to be considered before moving forward. The City
Council and administration make the decisions in the best interests for the community, ensure
that the taxpayers are receiving good value for the investment in the facilities, and the city is
listening to community feedback.
In terms of community engagement, a thought exchange could be done with citizens. It would
be a non-scientific study meant to be a quick high-level way to get to know the desire of the
community. This has been effective when done in other communities. Based on that survey, a
scientific survey could then be conducted. This survey would be data driven. Step three would
be opening the building for tours and showing the challenges of the current building. This would
also communicate a need to the community.
Mayor Levine asked about a task force. C. Ziemer stated that there would be a task force down
the road with city staff and one or two councilors.
Councilor Maczko asked if community members would be on the task force. C. Ziemer stated
that it could be a possibility.
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Mayor Levine asked where the task force fits into this. C. Ziemer stated that it could be fit in a
couple of different places. The difference between the Project Oversight Committee and Task
Force were discussed.
Councilor Mazzitello stated that community feedback is valuable for the information received as
someone else may see something that we do not. Councilor Lorberbaum agreed with the
statement.
Councilor Maczko stated that he agreed that community feedback is valuable and work would
need to be done to convince community members to be engaged.
C. Ziemer stated that the proposed timeline is for September to conduct the community thought
exchange, and then in October that feedback would be discussed at work session. After that
discussion the scientific survey would be conducted, with a decision to proceed with design by
the end of December.
Councilor Mazzitello asked how the thought exchange survey would be conducted. C. Ziemer
stated with a QR code on the website, flyers, and use of an email list. Other ways to promote the
survey were discussed.
Councilor Maczko asked about the surveys being too open ended. C. Ziemer stated that the
surveys will be conducted to gather the information that is needed.
Councilor Paper asked when a project would be ready to build or renovate. C. Ziemer stated if a
decision was made in December, that bidding would be next year midfall and construction the
following spring.
Councilor Lorberbaum asked if there was a referendum when would it be held. C. Ziemer stated
that it would be at the November election next year.
Finance Director Schabacker asked if any funds needed to be added to the 2026 budget. She
stated that right now there is about $425,000 in the budget. C. Ziemer stated he would get back
to her on an amount.
Councilor Maczko stated that a process that makes it clear and understandable for the community
is the right and wisest thing to do.
FY2026 PROPOSED BUDGET REVIEW
City Administrator Jacobson stated that the preliminary budget approval needs to be at the
September 16, 2025, City Council meeting. She recapped previous budget meetings that had
been held and listed the budget item requests that had been declined. Staff had been directed to
run numbers that were discussed at previous meetings. The consensus was to raise the level of
5% but no more than 5.25% and to maintain the 75% in the General Fund Balance per the Fund
Balance Policy.
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Finance Director Schabacker handed out spreadsheets with four budget scenarios and supporting
documentation. She recapped the four scenarios, what was included in the budget request, and
how the items would be paid for.
Councilor Paper asked about the proposed used water tanker truck replacement for the Fire
Department and what it was used for. City Administrator Jacobson stated that at a previous
budget work session it had been requested to purchase a new tanker truck. It was then the
consensus to purchase a used water tanker truck.
Councilor Paper asked why it was being requested to be replaced. City Administrator Jacobson
replied that it is a 2013 water tanker truck. Public Works Director Ruzek replied that it is hard to
find new parts for the existing water tanker truck.
Mayor Levine asked about the payment received from Sunfish Lake for fire services. Finance
Director Schabacker explained how their payment for fire services was calculated.
Councilor Mazzitello asked for the rate increase for the levy increase for the proposed scenarios.
Finance Director Schabacker explained the scenarios showed a 4.94% increase in the levy. To
get to 5.25% it could be increased about $42,000. Councilor Mazzitello proposed adding
$25,000 to the building fund for the Police Department and City Hall.
Franchise fees were discussed, and it was the consensus to have a future discussion regarding
franchise fees before the 2027 budget discussions.
City Administrator Jacobson discussed potential funding sources such as charitable gambling.
Councilor Lorberbaum also said that sponsorships should be discussed.
Councilor Maczko stated he was uncertain of the additional hours for recycling, the Joint Powers
Agreement, and asked why West St. Paul was no longer applying for the grant funds from
Dakota County.
Parks and Recreation Director/Assistant Public Works Director Lawrence responded that
Mendota Heights is taking on funding an additional eight hours for the position to help with
Mendota Heights’ sustainability efforts. All other hours are funded through the grant. Every
city in Dakota County is required to comply with the ordinances Dakota County has in place.
Councilor Maczko stated that he thought that the Par 3 generator was unnecessary even though it
is funded through the Par 3 funds. Parks and Recreation Director/Assistant Public Works
Director Lawrence stated she believed that the generator was necessary, and the funds would
come out of the Par 3 fund.
Councilor Maczko asked about the Fund Balance Policy. City Administrator Jacobson gave
background information on the policy and how it affects the city bond rating and city’s cash
flow. The Fund Balance Policy states that the General Fund should be 75%.
Councilor Paper stated he thought that the Fund Balance Policy was going to be discussed at a
work session. City Administrator Jacobson stated that it could be a topic for a work session.
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The various budget scenarios that were presented were discussed. The Fire Department parking
lot cost was discussed and whether it could be added to an Engineering project.
It was the consensus to use scenario two for the preliminary budget and add the fire station
parking lot at $80,000 and reduce the fire water tanker truck replacement amount to $250,000
which would leave an additional $30,000 cushion beyond the fund balance requirement.
Finance Director Schabacker summarized the results of the budget discussion and stated the levy
will be at 4.94%. The net property tax impact will be about a $111 increase for a $550,000 home.
Two things that have changed since the budget sheets were first handed out were the Police
Department prosecutions costs increased by $11,500 and one debt payment was reduced by
$38,500.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilor Mazzitello made a motion to adjourn the work session, and the motion was seconded
by Councilor Paper. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
_________________________
Stephanie B. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________
Nancy Bauer, City Clerk
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: September 16, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Approve a Massage Therapist License
ITEM TYPE: Consent Item
DEPARTMENT: Administration CONTACT: Nancy Bauer, City Clerk
ACTION REQUEST:
Approve a massage therapist license pending a successful background check.
BACKGROUND:
Lisa Grossman has submitted a massage therapist license to work at Hush Therapeutic
Massage in Mendota Heights. She has completed the massage therapist license application.
The Mendota Heights Police Department is currently processing the background check on the
applicant.
The issuance of the massage therapist license will be dependent on the successful completion
of the background check.
FISCAL AND RESOURCE IMPACT:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
None
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY:
Economic Vitality & Community Vibrancy, Premier Public Services & Infrastructure
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: September 16, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Approve Purchase of Twelve Radar Feedback Speed Limit Signs
ITEM TYPE: Consent Item
DEPARTMENT: Engineering CONTACT: Lucas Ritchie, Assistant City
Engineer
Ryan Ruzek, Public Works
Director
ACTION REQUEST:
Approve the purchase of twelve radar feedback speed limit signs.
BACKGROUND:
Radar feedback speed limit signs are an effective tool for communicating vehicle speeds and
reinforcing posted speed limits. The City of Mendota Heights has installed seven of these signs
in recent years in response to neighborhood concerns about excessive speeding. Two signs
are located on Marie Avenue, two on 1st Avenue, one near Two Rivers High School on Marie
Avenue, and two on Emerson Avenue.
City staff have identified twelve additional priority locations for new radar feedback signs
along Municipal State Aid (MSA) routes. Proposed locations include Emerson Avenue near
Somerset Elementary School, Lake Drive near Saint Thomas Academy and Visitation School,
Huber Drive and Mendota Heights Road near Friendly Hills Middle School, Victoria Road, and
Wachtler Avenue. These routes often connect County Roads and State Highways where higher
posted speeds can carry over into local streets, contributing to elevated traffic speeds.
The new signs will provide drivers with additional speed limit reminders while also collecting
traffic data that can be analyzed to identify long-term speeding patterns. This information will
help staff evaluate opportunities for future traffic calming measures and potential speed limit
changes during roadway reconstruction projects.
FISCAL AND RESOURCE IMPACT:
Staff received a quote from Traffic Logix for radar feedback speed limit signs consistent with
those already in use in the City to maintain uniformity. The cost is $2,655 per sign, with a total
of $31,862 for twelve signs. Staff have consulted with MnDOT and confirmed the signs are
eligible for 100% funding through Municipal State Aid (MSA) funds, resulting in no direct cost
to the City’s general fund.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1.Traffic Logix Quote
2.Radar Feedback Sign Locations
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY:
Premier Public Services & Infrastructure
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Traffic Logix Corporation
3 Harriett Lane
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Tel: (866) 915-6449
Fax: (844) 405-6449
www.trafficlogix.com
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Contact: Lucas Ritchie
Phone: 651-452-1366
Email: lritchie@mendotaheightsmn.gov
City of Mendota Heights
Shipping Address:
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55118
United States
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Traffic Logix Corporation
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Spring Valley, NY 10977 USA
Tel: (866) 915-6449
Fax: (844) 405-6449
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: September 16, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Adopt Resolution 2025-61 Calling for an Assessment Hearing on the
Friendly Hills Neighborhood Improvements
ITEM TYPE: Consent Item
DEPARTMENT: Engineering CONTACT: Lucas Ritchie, Assistant City
Engineer
ACTION REQUEST:
Adopt Resolution 2025-61 calling for an assessment hearing on the Friendly Hills
Neighborhood Improvements project
BACKGROUND:
On September 17, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution 2024-49 ordering the Friendly
Hills Neighborhood Improvements and directing staff to prepare plans and specifications for
this street rehabilitation project. The plans were approved and authorized for bidding on
February 4, 2025, and a construction contract was awarded to Bituminous Roadways, Inc. in
the amount of $6,989,882.00 on March 18, 2025.
The Friendly Hills Neighborhood Improvements are being financed by Special Assessments,
Municipal Bonds, Saint Paul Regional Water Services Funds, Park Funds, Franchise Fees, and
Utility Funds. The project costs are further expanded to include indirect costs for
administration, engineering, finance, legal, etc.:
Project Total 2025
Estimated
Costs
2026
Estimated
Costs
Total
Estimated
Costs (2025
and 2026)
Street Improvements $1,533,948.17 $1,588,074.30 $3,122,022.47
Indirect Costs for
Street Improvements
(20%)*
$306,789.63 $317,614.86 $624,404.49
Total Costs for
Street
$1,840,737.80 $1,905,689.16 $3,746,426.96
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Improvements
Park Improvements $141,572.51 $59,606.25 $201,178.76
Indirect Costs Park
Improvements
(20%)*
$28,314.50 $11,921.25 $40,235.75
Total Costs for Park
Improvements
$169,887.01 $71,527.50 $241,414.51
Storm Sewer
Improvements
$396,777.73 $338,144.60 $734,922.33
Watermain
Improvements
$5,454.00 $15,756.00 $21,210.00
Sanitary Sewer
Improvements
$743,584.40 $80,515.00 $824,099.40
Total Cost for
Utility
Improvements
$1,145,816.13 $434,415.60 $1,580,231.73
Saint Paul Regional
Water Service
Watermain
Replacement
$1,235,732.15 $708,744.90 $1,944,477.05
Indirect Costs for
SPRWS (15%)*
$185,359.82 $106,311.74 $291,671.56
Total Cost for
SPRWS
Improvements
$1,421,091.97 $815,056.64 $2,236,148.61
Total Improvement
Cost
$4,057,068.96 $2,790,841.05 $6,847,910.01
Total Indirect Costs* $520,463.96 $435,847.85 $956,311.80
Total Cost $4,577,532.92 $3,226,688.90 $7,804,221.81
Rounded Total Cost $4,577,533.00 $3,226,689.00 $7,804,222.00
*Indirect costs include legal, engineering, administration, and finance
Funding Source Project Total
Municipal Levy $1,348,553.48
Park Fund (Municipal Levy) $218,375.46
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Total Municipal Levy $1,566,928.94
Park Fund (Utility Franchise Fee) $23,039.05
City Assessment (Utility Franchise
Fee)** $112,906.02
Municipal State Aid Funds
(Roadway) $524,660.00
Municipal State Aid Funds (Storm
Sewer) $68,822.30
Residential Assessments (50%)** $1,760,307.46
Utility Fund - Storm Sewer $666,100.03
Utility Fund - Sanitary $824,099.40
Utility Fund - Water $21,210.00
Saint Paul Regional Water Services $2,236,148.61
Total $7,804,221.81
FISCAL AND RESOURCE IMPACT:
None at this time. Project costs will be refined and updated as part of the special assessment
hearing, scheduled for October 21, 2025. All properties within the project limits will be
included in this assessment hearing, regardless of whether construction occurs adjacent to the
property in 2025 or 2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Resolution 2025-61 Calling for an Assessment Hearing on the Friendly Hills Neighborhood
Improvements
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY:
Premier Public Services & Infrastructure
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-61
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR AN ASSESSMENT HEARING ON THE FRIENDLY
HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City Council, approved Resolution 2024-49 Ordering Plans for the
Friendly Hills Neighborhood Improvements; and
WHEREAS, the plans for the Friendly Hills Neighborhood Improvements were
approved and authorized for an advertisement for bids under Resolution 2025-09; and
WHEREAS, the City Council accepted the bids and authorized and approved a contract
with Bituminous Roadways, Inc under Resolution 2025-14 for their low bid of $6,989,882.00;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to specially assess the benefitting properties
following the Mendota Heights Street Reconstruction and Assessment Policy; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mendota Heights City Council will
consider the special assessments, and an assessment hearing shall be held on such proposed
assessments on the twenty-first day of October, 2025, before the City Council in the Mendota
Heights City Hall located at 1101 Victoria Curve at 6:00 p.m.
The City Clerk is hereby directed to give published, posted, and mailed notice of such hearing as
required by law including total project costs and assessment amounts
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this sixteenth day of September,
2025.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
BY________________________________
ATTEST Stephanie B. Levine, Mayor
BY_________________________
Nancy Bauer, City Clerk
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6.h
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: September 16, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Approve an Interim Management Agreement for the Courtyard by Marriott
to Allow the Sale of Intoxicating Liquor
ITEM TYPE: Consent Item
DEPARTMENT: Administration CONTACT: Nancy Bauer, City Clerk
ACTION REQUEST:
Approve an Interim Management Agreement for the Courtyard by Marriott to allow the sale of
intoxicating liquor.
BACKGROUND:
Under Minnesota law, cities serve as the licensing authority for liquor licenses, while the State
establishes the requirements for obtaining those licenses. As part of the application process,
the State requires applicants to provide proof of general liability and workers’ compensation
insurance. At the local level, the city conducts background checks, collects a processing fee,
and grants the license once approved by the City Council.
The city has granted an alcohol license to the Courtyard by Marriott at 1352 Northland Drive,
Mendota Heights, MN. The City has been notified that the sale of this property is pending.
Maverick Investment Group is in the process of purchasing the Courtyard by Marriott with an
anticipated closing date of October 23, 2025.
Under Mendota Heights City Code section 3-1-14(c) and (d):
C. When an establishment licensed under this chapter is sold or transferred, the licensee shall
immediately notify the City Clerk of the sale or transfer. If the establishment that is sold or
transferred is to continue selling or furnishing intoxicating liquor, the new owner must
immediately apply for an appropriate license under this chapter. In addition, a management
agreement, which covers the period between the sale or transfer and the issuance of the new
owner's license, shall be executed between the existing licensee and the new owner within
twenty (20) days following the sale or transfer. The management agreement shall vest control
of all intoxicating liquor sales in the existing licensee or a manager responsible to the existing
licensee. The agreement shall be approved by the City Council.
D. A management agreement shall be required of any licensed establishment whose business
is being managed or operated by a person other than the licensee or an employee of the
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licensee. No person other than the licensee or an employee of the licensee shall be permitted
to manage or operate an establishment licensed under this chapter until the City Council has
reviewed and approved the management agreement and any amendments thereto.
The city clerk has received the Interim Management Agreement and presents it for city council
approval. Once executed by the seller and buyer, the Interim Management Agreement allows
the new owner to continue the sale of intoxicating liquor for 90 days, while completing their
full licensing application with the State and the City.
The city attorney has reviewed the agreement for compliance with city code.
FISCAL AND RESOURCE IMPACT:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Interim Management Agreement Courtyard by Marriott Minneapolis St. Paul Airport
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY:
Economic Vitality & Community Vibrancy, Inclusive and Responsive Government
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INTERIM MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT MINNEAPOLIS ST. PAUL AIRPORT
THIS INTERIM MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made as of this ___
day of , 20____ (“Effective Date”) by and between Courtyard
Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Licensee”), Hi-Tech
Hospitality (“Manager”), and Maverick Investment Group (“New Owner”).
WHEREAS, Licensee has been issued one or more licenses (collectively the
“Liquor License”) by the City of Mendota Heights, a Minnesota municipal corporation
(“City”), authorizing Licensee to sell and serve alcoholic beverages at certain portions
(the “Facilities”) of the real property and improvements commonly known as the
Courtyard Minneapolis St. Paul Airport located at 1352 Northland Drive, Mendota
Heights, Minnesota 55120 (the “Property”);
WHEREAS, concurrently with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the
Property is being sold, assigned and transferred by CBM Two Hotels Limited Partnership
to New Owner;
WHEREAS, New Owner desires to grant to Licensee the right to continue to
operate all liquor-related operations at the Facilities until such time as Manager, or its
affiliate, is issued a Retail On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License by the City, for the
operation of the Facilities (“New Liquor License”);
WHEREAS, Licensee desires to engage the Manager to manage and control the
Facilities during the Interim Period (defined below), subject to the terms and conditions
hereinafter set forth; and
WHEREAS, Manager desires to operate the Facilities during the time period
between the Effective Date and the earlier of (a) such time as Manager, or its affiliate, is
issued the New Liquor License or (b) the day which is ninety (90) days after the Effective
Date (the “Interim Period”), subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, for Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties
hereto agree as follows:
1. Recitals. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated
herein by reference.
2. Grant of Concession. New Owner hereby grants to Licensee the concession to
conduct the operation of the Facilities during the Interim Period on the terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement.
3. Rent. In consideration of New Owner's granting Licensee the right to operate the
Facilities, Licensee agrees to pay Manager rent (the "Rent") in the amount of Ten dollars
($10.00) per thirty (30) day period of the Term, payable within five (5) business days
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after the earlier of the final day of the applicable thirty (30) day period or termination of
this Agreement, which amount shall be prorated if applicable.
4. Sales Tax. During the Interim Period, Licensee shall be responsible for and pay
any and all sales and/or liquor taxes (hereafter “sales taxes”) related to the Alcohol
Operations at the Facilities during the Interim Period. Manager shall timely deliver to
Licensee complete and correct accountings showing all relevant sales transactions and
calculations of said sales taxes. All sales tax collected by Manager related to the Alcohol
Operations at the Facilities shall be remitted to Licensee no later than the fifth (5th) day
of each month so that Licensee may timely remit the same to the appropriate
governmental authorities. Licensee agrees to remit such sales tax in accordance with all
legal requirements and file all appropriate tax returns. Should any penalties or interest
arise due to Manager’s failure to timely submit tax information to Licensee, such
penalties and interest will be the responsibility of the Manager. Repeated delays in
remittance of sales taxes to Licensee will result in closure of applicable sales tax accounts
with the governmental authorities. Additionally, Manager shall immediately inform
Licensee via email at MBS.SalesTax@Marriott.com when this Agreement is no longer
required.
5. Engagement of Manager and Duties. Licensee hereby engages the Manager to
conduct the daily operations of the Facilities during the Interim Period.
6. Alcoholic Beverage License; Compliance with Laws. Immediately upon
completion of the sale, assignment, or transfer of the Property to the New Owner, the
New Owner shall apply for a Retail On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License from the City of
Mendota Heights. At all times during the term of this Agreement, New Owner, Manager
and Licensee shall comply with any and all relevant ordinances, laws, statutes and other
requirements imposed by the City and by the State of Minnesota with respect to the
Liquor License and shall keep the Liquor License in full force and effect and in good
standing, provided that Licensee shall not be deemed to be in default under this
Agreement if the Liquor License is revoked, terminated, suspended or not renewed as a
result of Manager’s operation, control and management of the Facilities or its use, or the
result of its use, of the Liquor License hereunder.
7. Operating Expenses. All ongoing expenditures incurred during the ordinary
course of business necessary to maintain and continue the Licensee's business including,
but not limited to sales taxes, the cost of alcoholic beverages and other fees directly
related to the Licensee's Business (collectively, "Operating Expenses"), shall be paid by
Licensee from the Business’s Operating Account; provided, however, that if Licensee’s
License shall require payment of renewal fees during the term of this Agreement or while
any temporary permit is outstanding, Manager shall pay the renewal fees from its
account. Upon execution of the Agreement, the parties will, in good faith, negotiate the
exact cost allocation and method of accounting to be employed to fulfill the intent of this
Section 7.
8. Insufficient Sales. Manager shall look exclusively to revenues from the sale of
alcoholic beverages at the Hotel for payment of any Operating Expense, the Management
Fee, or other cost or fee hereunder.
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9.Management Fee. In consideration of Manager’s performance of its obligations
under this Agreement, Licensee shall pay to Manager for the management of Licensees
business a fee equal to ten dollars ($10.00) per each thirty (30) day period (each a
“Period”) of the Term (the “Management Fee”), payable within five (5) business days
after the earlier of the final day of the applicable Period or termination of the Agreement,
which amount shall be prorated for any partial period.
10. Insurance.
a) New Owner shall carry and maintain at its own cost and expense the following
during the term of this Agreement:
i) Workers' compensation insurance that complies with the applicable
workers' compensation laws governing the Manager and all employees
working for Manager and employers' liability insurance with a minimum
limit of $1,000,000 (ONE MILLION DOLLARS and 00/100) each
accident and disease.
ii) Comprehensive general liability insurance including liquor
liability, contractual liability and liability for bodily injury or property
damage, with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 (ONE
MILLION DOLLARS AND 00/100) for each occurrence. Such insurance
shall name Marriott International, Inc., Licensee, and Manager as an
additional insured.
iii) Automobile liability insurance covering all owned, non-owned, and
hired vehicles used in conjunction with the Services for bodily injury or
property damage with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000
(ONE MILLION DOLLARS and 00/100) each occurrence. Such insurance
shall name Marriott International, Inc., Manager, and Licensee as an
additional insured.
iv) Umbrella excess liability insurance that follows the form of the
insurance coverages required in sections (ii) (including liquor liability
coverage) and (iii) of this Insurance section, in amount of not less than
$50,000,000 (FIFTY MILLION DOLLARS AND 00/100). Such insurance
shall name Marriott International, Inc., Manager, and Licensee as an
additional insured.
b) All policies shall be specifically endorsed to provide that (1) the coverages
obtained by virtue of this Agreement will be primary and (2) any insurance carried by
Licensee or its affiliates shall be excess and non-contributory. All policies shall be
specifically endorsed to provide that such coverage shall not be canceled or materially
reduced without at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to Licensee. New Owner
shall deliver certificates of insurance to the City upon execution of this Agreement. New
Owner, upon twenty-four (24) hours notice by Licensee, shall deliver certificates of
insurance and any renewals thereof to Licensee and to the City, which evidences the
required coverages.
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c) Licensee shall continue to carry and maintain liability insurance as the named
insured as required by Minn. Stat. 340A.409 during the Interim Period.
11.Indemnification.
a)New Owner and Manager shall indemnify and hold harmless Licensee, its
officers, directors, shareholders, employees, subsidiaries, agents, and affiliates
(individually, "Indemnitee," or, collectively, "Indemnitees") from and against any and all
damages, costs, losses, expenses, unpaid operating expenses, obligations, suits, claims or
liabilities of every kind and description including allegations of negligence by
Indemnitees and including reasonable attorneys' fees ("Damages") sustained by any of
the Indemnitees to the extent that such Damages arise from or are related to: (i) the
Licensee’s Business; (ii) the operation of the Hotel; (iii) the sale or provision of alcoholic
beverages, other beverages or food by any person to any person in or around the Hotel;
(iv) the employment or use of any employee, agent, or independent contractor by the
New Owner and/or Manager; and (v) any action or inaction by any entity or person on or
in either the Hotel or any property owned, leased, or under the exclusive or shared control
of the New Owner and/or Manager.
b)Upon discovery by the New Owner and/or Manager of facts giving rise to a
claim for indemnity under the provisions of this Agreement ("Claim"), including receipt
of notice of any demand, assertion, claim, action or proceeding, judicial or otherwise by
any person or entity, the New Owner and/or Manager will give prompt notice thereof in
writing to the Licensee. Upon receipt of such notice, Indemnitees shall make written
demand for indemnification under this Agreement.
c)Indemnitees shall have the right, through counsel of its choice, subject to
New Owner and/or Manager's approval, not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or
delayed and at the New Owner’s and/or Manager's expense, to control the defense or
response to any such action if it could affect the interests of any Indemnitee, and such
undertaking by an Indemnitee shall not diminish the New Owner’s and Manager's
obligations to Indemnitees hereunder, in any manner or form. Under no circumstances
shall any Indemnitee be required or obligated to seek recovery from third parties or
otherwise mitigate its losses in order to maintain a claim under this indemnification and
against the New Owner and/or Manager, and the failure of any Indemnitee to pursue such
recovery or mitigate loss will in no way reduce the amounts recoverable by any
Indemnitee from New Owner and/or Manager. New Owner and/or Manager shall have
the right to approve any settlement in excess of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00)
reached during the course of any such action, and New Owner’s and/or Manager's
approval of such settlement shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.
d)The New Owner and Manager acknowledge that Indemnitees and their
officers are principals in several entities holding permits and licenses for the sale of
alcoholic beverages ("Permitted Operations"), and that any violation of any rule or
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regulation governing the License may have an adverse effect on such other permits and
licenses and the holding of same. The New Owner and Manager further acknowledge its
full responsibility for conducting the Licensee's Business pursuant to Licensee's direction
and in accordance with this Agreement, and agree that the New Owner and Manager shall
pay to Indemnitees the amount of any Damages to which Indemnitees may become
entitled by reason of the provisions of this Agreement, such payment to be made within
thirty (30) calendar days after any such amount of Damages is finally determined either
by mutual agreement of the parties hereto or otherwise pursuant to this Agreement. Said
Damages shall include any and all loss that Indemnitees shall suffer to any Permitted
Operations and the results thereof.
e) New Owner and Manager specifically acknowledge and agrees that (i)
Licensee enjoys significant goodwill with both the public as well as governmental
agencies exercising jurisdiction over the Licensed Premises; and (ii) any enforcement
action or administrative sanction imposed or threatened to be imposed upon the License
will cause substantial and incalculable harm to both Licensee's goodwill and reputation
generally, resulting in undeterminable economic damage to Licensee. New Owner and
Manager agree, therefore, that New Owner and Manager will pay to Licensee an amount
equal to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) if New Owner and/or Manager receives
notice from any governmental agency that such agency has imposed or may impose
against either Licensee or the License any administrative sanction or other penalty.
f) The obligations of the New Owner and Manager under this Section 11 shall
survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
12. Termination. This Agreement shall automatically terminate upon the expiration
of the Interim Period.
13. Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any agreements made between the
parties relating to its subject matter. There are no other understandings or agreements
between them relating to the subject matter hereof.
14. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance
with and governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota.
15. Binding Effect. The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure
to the benefit of both parties and their respective legal representatives, successors and
assigns.
16. Power. Each of Licensee, Manager and New Owner represents that it has the
legal power, right and authority to enter into this Agreement and the instruments
referenced herein, and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
17. Authority. Each of the individuals executing this Agreement and the instruments
referenced herein on behalf of Licensee, Manager and/or New Owner represents that he
or she has the legal right, power and authority to bind the party on whose behalf such
individual is executing this Agreement and such other instruments to the terms and
conditions hereof and thereof.
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18.Validity. This Agreement is and shall a valid, legally binding obligation of and
enforceable against Licensee, Manager and New Owner in accordance with its terms,
subject only to applicable laws affecting or limiting the rights of contracting parties
generally.
19. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement should be determined to be
invalid for any reason, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect for life of the
Agreement.
20. Attorney’s Fees. In the event of any litigation, mediation, or arbitration in
connection with or with respect to this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be awarded
all costs, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees.
21. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which, taken together, shall
constitute one and the same agreement.
22. City Approval of Agreement. The Licensee, Manager and New Owner
acknowledge that this Agreement must be approved by the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights prior to the Manager engaging in any activities or obligations related to
the Liquor License at the Facilities or on the Property as provided in this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of
the Effective Date.
MANAGER:
Hi-Tech Hospitality
By:
Name:
Title: _______________________________
NEW OWNER:
Maverick Investment Group
By:
Name:
Title: _______________________________
LICENSEE:
Courtyard Management, LLC a Delaware
limited liability company
By:
Name: ______________________________
Title: ______________________________
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9.a
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: September 16, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Fiscal Year 2026 Preliminary Budget and Levy
ITEM TYPE: New and Unfinished Business
DEPARTMENT: Finance CONTACT: Cheryl Jacobson, City
Administrator
Kristen Schabacker, Finance
Director
ACTION REQUEST:
Adopt a preliminary budget and proposed levy for Fiscal Year 2026:
•Resolution 2025-58 Approving Proposed 2025 Levy Collectible in 2026
•Resolution 2025-59 Adopting 2026 Preliminary Budget
•Resolution 2025-60 Approving Final 2025 Tax Levy for Special Taxing District No. 1
Collectible in 2026
BACKGROUND:
The City's operating budget is the budget used to finance the day-to-day operations and
obligations of the city. The operating budget is also called the General Fund budget. The
budget development began in June, with staff preparing budget requests and proposals. The
council reviewed the requests and proposals over the course of three council work sessions.
The preliminary budget focuses on the following city council strategic priorities:
•Economic Vitality and Community Vibrancy
•Environmental Sustainability and Stewardship
•Premier Public Services and Infrastructure
•Inclusive and Responsive Government
The budget process requires that the city adopt the preliminary budget and property tax levy
for 2026 and certify it to Dakota County by September 30.
FISCAL AND RESOURCE IMPACT:
The proposed General Fund budget for 2026 is $13,964,834, an increase of 6.46% or $847,465
over 2025. The proposed preliminary levy for 2026 is $14,264,753, which reflects an increase
of 4.94% or $671,372 over 2025 and consists of the following:
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2025 Final 2026 Preliminary
General Fund $10,617,020 $11,163,849
Emergency Preparedness $25,000 $25,000
Fire Relief $270,000 $288,000
Equipment Reserve $180,000 $148,000
Oheyawahe $20,000 $10,000
Legal & Contingency $40,000 $40,000
General Fund Levy $11,152,020 $11,674,849
Improvement Bonds $1,418,633 $1,590,900
Tax Abatement Bonds $173,097 $170,108
Fire Station Levy $620,393 $623,123
Equipment Certificates $136,238 $132,773
Streetlight District $93,000 $73,000
Total Tax Levy $13,593,381 $14,264,753
Tax Impact on Residential Properties
The value of residential properties in Mendota Heights increased by an average of 3.15% from
2025 to 2026. The median market value for a residential home in Mendota Heights is
$551,000, which increased 2.69% from last year. The proposed levy will increase the city
portion of property taxes on the median home value from $2,084 in 2025 to $2,195 in 2026.
This represents a 5.34% increase in the city portion of property taxes.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Res. 2025-58 Approving Proposed 2025 Levy Collectible 2026
2.Res. 2025-59 Adopting Preliminary 2026 Budget
3.Res. 2025-60 Approving Final 2025 Tax Levy for Special Taxing District 1 Collectible in
2026
4.2026 Preliminary Budget Sheets Sept 2025
5.BIP Summary List 2026 Sept 2025
6.2026 mhts tax rate calc prelim
7.2026 prelim tax rate analysis
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY:
Economic Vitality & Community Vibrancy, Environmental Sustainability & Stewardship, Premier
Public Services & Infrastructure, Inclusive and Responsive Government
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2025-58
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED 2025 LEVY COLLECTIBLE IN 2026
WHEREAS, the state law requires the City of Mendota Heights to certify a tentative tax levy for
2026 prior to September 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the levy may be adjusted prior to December 30, 2025, to an amount not to exceed the
adopted tentative levy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council adopt the following tentative
levy for tax against all taxable property in the City of Mendota Heights for collection in the year 2026:
2026 Preliminary
General Fund 11,163,849
Emergency Preparedness 25,000
Fire Relief 288,000
Equipment Reserve 148,000
Oheyawahe 10,000
Legal & Contingency Levy 40,000
Net General Tax Levy $11,674,849
Special Debt Levies
Improvement Bonds
Tax Abatement Bonds
1,590,900
Fire Station Levy 623,123
Equipment Certificates 132,773
Net Levy Debt Service $2,516,904
Street Light District 73,000
Preliminary Levy Certified $14,264,753
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170,108
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the debt levies for Series 2014B and 2020A have been
reduced because sufficient funds exist in the debt service fund for the payment of the debt service levy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the levy shall be amended following budget hearings to
reflect the adopted city budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council will hold a hearing on Tuesday, December
2, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. at their regularly scheduled council meeting for the purpose of considering the
proposed budget and levy. The public is invited to attend the meeting and speak to the final budget and
levy.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, this 16th day of September 2025.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
____________________________
Stephanie B. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST
____________________________
Nancy Bauer, City Clerk
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2025-59
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2026 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
WHEREAS, State Statute requires City Council adoption of a proposed budget
for 2026 on or before September 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has received and reviewed the City Administrator’s
proposed 2026 budget; and
WHEREAS, the Council recognized that the budget document was prepared on
the basis of a preliminary levy; and
WHEREAS, the final budget and levy will be considered at a Council meeting set
for December 2, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights, that the City Administrator’s proposed 2026 budget appropriates
expenditures in a manner consistent with service level needs and preliminary levy
funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Council hereby adopts the City
Administrator’s proposed 2026 budget subject to amendment following budget and levy
hearings and adoption of a final levy. The 2026 proposed budget reflects $22,376,132 of
expenditures for all budgeted funds.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, this 16th day of September,
2025.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
__________________________
Stephanie B. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________
Nancy Bauer, City Clerk
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2025-60
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL 2025 TAX LEVY FOR
SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT NO. 1 COLLECTIBLE IN 2026
WHEREAS, the City of Mendota Heights has, by Resolution No. 87-91,
authorized the levy of taxes within Special Tax District No. 1 for the purpose of paying
operating costs of the street lighting system established with said district; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mendota Heights has determined that the sum of $73,000
will be required in 2026 for the purpose of paying such operating costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights adopt the following levy against all taxable property within said Special
Taxing District No. 1.
Operation and Maintenance costs $73,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any tax exempt property within said district
be billed for services at a comparable rate computed on the assessor’s market value of
such property.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 16th day of September,
2025.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
__________________________
Stephanie B. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST
________________________
Nancy Bauer, City Clerk
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BUDGET AND REVENUE SUMMARY
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
2026 BUDGET
BUDGET AND REVENUE SUMMARY
2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
BUDGET ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET % CHANGE
GENERAL FUND $10,874,160 $12,217,106 $12,331,671 $13,117,369 $13,964,834 6.46%
GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY $34,751 $84,424 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 0.00%
UTILITY FUND $2,022,128 $2,051,309 $2,307,523 $2,510,133 $2,966,269 18.17%
STORM WATER UTILITY FUND $447,434 $397,508 $752,826 $836,270 $863,749 3.29%
PAR THREE FUND $317,890 $292,602 $287,327 $344,058 $379,029 10.16%
CITY HALL FUND $240,745 $275,964 $306,303 $346,258 $280,522 -18.98%
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FUND $15,299 $73,257 $49,700 $46,700 $46,700 0.00%
FACILITY/INFRASTUCTURERESERVE FUND $56,776 $97,952 $300,000 $0 $300,000 100.00%
FIRE RELIEF FUND $347,157 $390,369 $378,000 $410,000 $440,000 7.32%
SPECIAL PARK FUND $577,159 $372,106 $246,830 $2,000 $97,125 4756.25%
DEBT FUND $2,216,460 $2,383,030 $2,383,030 $2,348,361 $2,516,904 7.18%
EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND $923,948 $703,451 $157,000 $180,000 $408,000 126.67%
STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE FUND $93,359 $81,060 $53,000 $93,000 $73,000 -21.51%
TOTAL BUDGET $18,167,266 $19,420,139 $19,593,210 $20,274,149 $22,376,132 10.37%
REVENUE
GENERAL FUND $12,449,650 $13,682,695 $12,331,671 $13,117,369 $13,964,834 6.46%
GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 0.00%
UTILITY FUND $2,537,142 $2,625,119 $2,414,979 $2,558,585 $2,846,050 11.24%
STORM WATER UTILITY FUND $503,582 $519,174 $571,850 $615,350 $770,350 25.19%
PAR THREE FUND $302,105 $326,205 $265,450 $307,000 $362,000 17.92%
CITY HALL FUND $216,940 $269,228 $260,000 $260,000 $260,000 0.00%
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FUND $32,942 $33,005 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 0.00%
FACILITY/INFRASTUCTURERESERVE FUND $52,050 $106,721 $0 $0 $300,000 0.00%
FIRE RELIEF FUND $345,838 $409,806 $378,000 $410,000 $440,000 7.32%
SPECIAL PARK FUND $510,115 $34,557 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
DEBT FUND $2,216,460 $2,383,030 $2,383,030 $2,348,361 $2,516,904 7.18%
EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND/RESERVES $1,117,271 $713,683 $157,000 $180,000 $408,000 126.67%
STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE FUND $80,666 $83,022 $85,000 $93,000 $73,000 -21.51%
TOTAL REVENUE $20,404,761 $21,226,244 $18,916,980 $19,959,665 $22,011,138 10.28%
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TAX LEVY SUMMARY
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
2026 BUDGET
TAX LEVY SUMMARY
2023 2024 2025 2026 % CHANGE
GENERAL FUND $9,380,964 $10,104,289 $10,617,020 $11,163,849 5.15%
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 0.00%
FIRE RELIEF $200,000 $252,000 $270,000 $288,000 6.67%
EQUIPMENT RESERVE $0 $0 $180,000 $148,000 -17.78%
OHEYAWAHE $0 $0 $20,000 $10,000 -50.00%
LEGAL AND CONTINGENCY $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 0.00%
GENERAL FUND LEVY $9,645,964 $10,421,289 $11,152,020 $11,674,849 4.69%
IMPROVEMENT BONDS $1,259,807 $1,428,946 $1,418,633 $1,590,900 12.14%
TAX ABATEMENT BONDS $173,615 $170,731 $173,097 $170,108 -1.73%
FIRE STATION LEVY $623,543 $622,283 $620,393 $623,123 0.44%
EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES - DUMP TRUCK $27,300 $26,775 $0 $0 0.00%
EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES - FIRE TRUCK $132,195 $134,295 $136,238 $132,773 -2.54%
TOTAL SPECIAL LEVY $2,216,460 $2,383,030 $2,348,361 $2,516,904 7.18%
STREETLIGHT TAXING DISTRICT $85,000 $85,000 $93,000 $73,000 -21.51%
TOTAL TAX LEVY $11,947,424 $12,889,319 $13,593,381 $14,264,753 4.94%
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GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
GENERAL FUND FUND 01
DEPARTMENT 2023 ACTUAL 2024 ACTUAL 2024 BUDGET 2025 BUDGET 2026 BUDGET % CHANGE
CITY COUNCIL $42,821 $48,868 $58,966 $60,371 $57,420 -4.89%
ADMINISTRATION $1,387,853 $1,550,427 $1,509,469 $1,747,875 $1,863,450 6.61%
ELECTIONS $81,524 $128,915 $133,420 $64,201 $126,594 97.18%
IT $183,889 $324,456 $327,325 $384,688 $316,694 -17.68%
POLICE $4,605,430 $5,149,911 $5,162,353 $5,512,151 $5,958,961 8.11%
FIRE $667,578 $759,854 $758,206 $787,891 $797,893 1.27%
CODE ENFORCEMENT $403,589 $547,458 $335,125 $344,625 $347,625 0.87%
PUBLIC WORKS-STREETS $1,306,578 $1,160,441 $1,346,077 $1,338,974 $1,369,827 2.30%
PUBLIC WORKS-PARKS $1,291,808 $1,249,219 $1,202,146 $1,326,115 $1,391,303 4.92%
RECREATION $77,905 $89,972 $112,800 $120,850 $132,900 9.97%
NATURAL RESOURCES $0 $373,366 $447,942 $478,319 $510,748 6.78%
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT $195,972 $197,556 $200,838 $198,578 $228,977 15.31%
RECYCLING $8,130 $6,443 $47,600 $54,600 $126,548 131.77%
ENGINEERING $621,084 $630,220 $689,404 $698,131 $735,894 5.41%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $10,874,160 $12,217,106 $12,331,671 $13,117,369 $13,964,834 6.46%
GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY $34,751 $84,424 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 0.00%
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GENERAL FUND REVENUE SUMMARY
GENERAL FUND FUND 01
REVENUE SOURCE 2023 ACTUAL 2024 ACTUAL 2024 BUDGET 2025 BUDGET 2026 BUDGET % CHANGE
TAXES
CURRENT TAX LEVY $9,364,985 $10,153,171 $10,104,289 $10,617,020 $11,163,849 5.15%
LICENSES AND PERMITS
CIGARETTE LICENSES $1,800 $1,800 $1,800 $1,800 $1,800 0.00%
RUBBISH LICENSES $1,390 $1,535 $1,200 $1,400 $1,400 0.00%
LIQUOR LICENSES $33,000 $37,350 $30,000 $33,000 $33,000 0.00%
BUILDING PERMITS $451,834 $606,180 $300,000 $350,000 $375,000 7.14%
HEATING PERMITS $42,152 $67,818 $40,000 $40,000 $42,000 5.00%
PLUMBING PERMITS $28,066 $27,314 $25,000 $25,000 $26,000 4.00%
RIGHT OF WAY PERMITS $10,945 $23,913 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
MASSAGE PERMITS $3,400 $3,379 $2,000 $3,000 $3,000 0.00%
TOTAL LICENSES AND PERMITS $572,587 $769,289 $410,000 $464,200 $492,200 6.03%
FINES AND FORFEITS
COURT FINES $63,463 $60,557 $70,000 $65,000 $65,000 0.00%
FALSE ALARMS FINES $3,075 $4,640 $2,000 $2,500 $2,500 0.00%
DOG IMPOUNDING $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL FINES AND FORFEITS $66,538 $65,197 $72,000 $67,500 $67,500 0.00%
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
RECREATION PROGRAMS $33,030 $25,265 $35,000 $35,000 $35,000 0.00%
PARK USE FEES $0 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 0.00%
FIELD USE FEES $18,957 $20,472 $10,500 $10,500 $10,500 0.00%
SOFTBALL LEAGUES $5,974 $6,289 $5,975 $6,200 $6,100 -1.61%
PLANNING FEES $15,842 $10,342 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
FIRE CONTRACTS $192,521 $215,372 $215,789 $235,334 $227,498 -3.33%
LILYDALE POLICING $331,080 $335,016 $344,865 $361,541 $388,494 7.46%
MENDOTA POLICING $73,824 $69,720 $71,769 $73,774 $79,274 7.46%
POLICE SECURITY (OFF DUTY OT)$5,969 $8,261 $12,000 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
STREET MAINT. CHARGES $1,400 $650 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 0.00%
ENGINEERING CHARGES $40,213 $111,890 $35,000 $40,000 $40,000 0.00%
FILING FEES $0 $15 $20 $0 $20 100.00%
LEASE MAINTENANCE CHARGES $7,619 $6,886 $5,000 $6,000 $4,000 -33.33%
TOTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICES $726,429 $810,178 $754,918 $797,349 $819,886 2.83%
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GENERAL FUND REVENUE SUMMARY
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
MSA MAINTENANCE $169,407 $183,631 $175,000 $170,000 $170,000 0.00%
POLICE STATE AID $707,720 $239,625 $190,000 $195,000 $210,000 7.69%
SCHOOL RESOURCES OFFICER $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS $73,277 $58,599 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 0.00%
DAKOTA COUNTY GRANT $0 $25,214 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
PEACE OFFICER INSUR REIMBURSE $167,322 $174,167 $50,000 $160,000 $160,000 0.00%
ELECTION REIMBURSEMENT $12,067 $14,732 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL $1,129,792 $695,968 $475,000 $585,000 $600,000 2.56%
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE
SUNDRY REVENUE $35,490 $174,528 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 0.00%
DONATIONS $25,380 $51,805 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
CELL TOWER REVENUE $51,226 $54,821 $50,000 $90,000 $90,000 0.00%
INTEREST $419,418 $464,243 $20,000 $50,000 $50,000 0.00%
TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS $531,514 $745,397 $90,000 $160,000 $160,000 0.00%
DAKOTA COUNTY
WASTE MANAGEMENT $10,255 $13,901 $27,914 $28,750 $93,849 226.43%
TOTAL DAKOTA COUNTY $10,255 $13,901 $27,914 $28,750 $93,849 226.43%
OTHER REVENUE
UNAPPROPRIATED FUND TRANSFER $47,550 $47,550 $47,550 $47,550 $47,550 0.00%
UTILITY FRANCHISE FEE $0 $382,044 $350,000 $350,000 $520,000 48.57%
TOTAL OTHER REVENUE $47,550 $429,594 $397,550 $397,550 $567,550 42.76%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUE $12,449,650 $13,682,695 $12,331,671 $13,117,369 $13,964,834 6.46%
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CITY COUNCIL
DEPARTMENT 9
2023 2024 2024 2025 2026 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
CITY COUNCIL
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $22,344 $22,682 $22,500 $22,500 $22,500 0.00%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $176 $178 $195 $100 $50 -50.00%
4135 FICA $1,709 $1,735 $1,721 $1,721 $1,721 0.00%
MN PAID LEAVE $0 $0 $0 $0 $99 100.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $24,229 $24,595 $24,416 $24,321 $24,370 0.20%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $0 $234 $3,000 $3,000 $2,000 -33.33%
4400 TRAINING $785 $1,080 $1,000 $2,500 $2,500 0.00%
4490 TELEPHONE $542 $544 $550 $550 $550 0.00%
4490 FIREWORKS $15,000 $20,225 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $2,264 $2,190 $5,000 $5,000 $3,000 -40.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $18,591 $24,273 $34,550 $36,050 $33,050 -8.32%
4600 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $42,821 $48,868 $58,966 $60,371 $57,420 -4.89%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
OBJ DESCRIPTION
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ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT 10
2023 2024 2024 2025 2026 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
ADMINISTRATION
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $679,728 $801,172 $758,196 $902,658 $991,645 9.86%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $85 $690 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $129,741 $137,231 $160,306 $180,194 $195,180 8.32%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $13,410 $13,707 $15,000 $11,000 $6,125 -44.32%
4134 PERA $52,118 $55,929 $56,865 $67,699 $73,676 8.83%
4135 FICA $55,552 $58,711 $58,002 $69,054 $75,861 9.86%
MN PAID LEAVE $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,363 100.00%
4137 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM $1,795 $1,918 $1,800 $2,020 $2,500 23.76%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $932,429 $1,069,358 $1,050,169 $1,232,625 $1,349,350 9.47%
4200 RENTALS AND LEASES $205 $218 $10,600 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
4209 CITY HALL RENT $65,000 $78,000 $78,000 $92,500 $101,750 10.00%
4210 TELEPHONE $1,198 $459 $2,500 $2,000 $2,000 0.00%
4220 CITY ATTORNEY $18,279 $19,534 $27,000 $27,000 $30,000 11.11%
4220 AUDITOR $29,834 $27,798 $28,000 $32,000 $35,350 10.47%
4220 ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES $47,062 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4220 CODIFICATION SERVICES $500 $898 $5,500 $5,500 $7,500 36.36%
4220 PROF SERVICES - HR COMP $18,917 $10,056 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
4220 SAFETY TRAINING $8,133 $8,735 $8,000 $12,800 $12,800 0.00%
4220 HR TESTING $580 $1,446 $4,000 $1,500 $1,500 0.00%
4220 COUNCIL RECORDING SERVICES $4,961 $5,284 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 0.00%
4220 MISCELLANEOUS $25,968 $17,665 $21,000 $21,000 $21,000 0.00%
4220 ADA TRANSITION PLAN $0 $0 $0 $35,000 $0 -100.00%
4240 LEGAL PUBLICATIONS $2,577 $2,447 $2,200 $2,500 $2,500 0.00%
4250 LIABILITY AND AUTO INSURANCE $123,781 $148,023 $146,000 $152,200 $169,650 11.47%
4268 NEWSLETTER $22,448 $23,274 $23,650 $25,000 $20,000 -20.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $369,443 $343,836 $367,450 $421,000 $416,050 -1.18%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $7,368 $7,910 $8,000 $5,500 $5,500 0.00%
4306 RECRUITMENT COSTS $65 $83 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 0.00%
4318 POSTAGE $1,736 $1,897 $2,500 $2,500 $3,000 20.00%
4320 FUEL $2,677 $3,298 $2,500 $2,700 $3,000 11.11%
4330 EQUIPMENT REPAIR $1,032 $1,203 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 0.00%
4331 MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE/EQUIP $0 $0 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $12,877 $14,391 $19,000 $16,700 $17,500 4.79%
4400 TRAINING $4,000 $6,006 $7,500 $10,000 $8,000 -20.00%
4402 BOOKS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS $0 $0 $1,000 $1,000 $500 -50.00%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $18,477 $21,575 $23,500 $24,000 $27,500 14.58%
4415 MILEAGE AND AUTO ALLOWANCE $3,062 $3,114 $3,800 $3,500 $3,500 0.00%
4437 CREDIT CARD FEES $2,145 $2,679 $1,000 $3,000 $5,000 66.67%
4480 CONTINGENCY $35,201 $84,424 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $7,719 $4,369 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
4490 ARC PER DIEM $2,500 $675 $1,050 $1,050 $1,050 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $73,104 $122,843 $72,850 $77,550 $80,550 3.87%
4600 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1,387,853 $1,550,427 $1,509,469 $1,747,875 $1,863,450 6.61%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED
OBJ DESCRIPTION
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ELECTIONS
DEPARTMENT 12
2023 2024 2024 2025 2026 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
ELECTIONS
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $28,874 $34,430 $32,836 $35,085 $37,499 6.88%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $2,109 $5,501 $5,000 $0 $5,000 100.00%
4125 SALARIES-ELECTION JUDGES $16,170 $49,193 $49,500 $0 $35,000 100.00%
4131 INSURANCE $6,092 $8,001 $8,001 $8,001 $8,400 4.99%
4134 PERA $842 $2,936 $2,838 $2,631 $3,187 21.13%
4135 FICA $1,220 $4,739 $2,895 $2,684 $3,251 21.13%
MN PAID LEAVE $0 $0 $0 $0 $187 100.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $55,306 $104,799 $101,070 $48,401 $92,524 91.16%
4220 CONSULTING FEES $315 $198 $1,000 $0 $200 100.00%
4220 ABSENTEE/EARLY VOTING $0 $0 $0 $4,500 $5,555 23.44%
4240 LEGAL PUBLICATIONS $152 $146 $750 $0 $200 100.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $467 $344 $1,750 $4,500 $5,955 32.33%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $357 $2,734 $6,500 $0 $4,500 100.00%
4318 POSTAGE $668 $4,207 $4,000 $0 $600 100.00%
4330 BALLOT COUNTER MAINTENANCE $1,724 $0 $3,500 $3,500 $2,000 -42.86%
4330 ELECTRONIC POLL BOOKS $0 $1,314 $4,000 $4,000 $1,315 -67.13%
4330 ELECTRONIC POLL BOOK MAINTENANC $5,230 $5,308 $4,900 $2,800 $1,200 -57.14%
4330 ELECTION EQUIPMENT $0 $0 $0 $0 $11,000 100.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $7,979 $13,563 $22,900 $10,300 $20,615 100.15%
4415 MILEAGE AND AUTO ALLOWANCE $60 $219 $500 $0 $250 100.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $2,897 $8,763 $6,200 $0 $6,200 100.00%
4490 IPADS, MISC EQUIPMENT $14,814 $1,228 $1,000 $1,000 $1,050 5.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $17,771 $10,209 $7,700 $1,000 $7,500 650.00%
4600 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $81,524 $128,915 $133,420 $64,201 $126,594 97.18%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
OBJ DESCRIPTION
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT 14
2023 2024 2024 2025 2026 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
IT
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4110 IT STAFF POSITION $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4134 PERA $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4135 FICA $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4210 IPT $28,860 $46,136 $35,830 $33,405 $39,275 17.57%
4220 WEBSITE COSTS $0 $0 $1,000 $1,200 $0 -100.00%
LOGIS SUPPORT $56,823 $91,901 $62,866 $70,900 $58,000 -18.19%
WEB SERVICES $0 $4,423 $8,846 $8,846 $8,846 0.00%
STATE OF MN LINE FEES (FIBER FEE)$1,332 $1,332 $3,000 $3,000 $1,332 -55.60%
SERVER HOSTING $41,250 $45,108 $44,790 $48,375 $48,375 0.00%
FIBER MANAGEMENT (LOGIS)$1,260 $10,382 $9,877 $10,476 $3,177 -69.67%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $129,525 $199,282 $166,209 $176,202 $159,005 -9.76%
4301 COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE
MICROSOFT LICENSES & CALS $0 $51,679 $41,500 $47,359 $51,870 9.53%
COMPUTER REPLACEMENT $6,750 $5,446 $17,080 $17,810 $17,028 -4.39%
MISC HARDWARE & SOFTWARE $13,298 $10,692 $13,537 $54,470 $3,000 -94.49%
LASERFICHE MAINTENANCE $12,559 $22,201 $22,211 $31,414 $10,783 -65.67%
SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE/RENEWALS $14,442 $24,238 $52,191 $52,683 $66,008 25.29%
SERVER REPLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE $4,824 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
FIREWALL $0 $8,087 $9,847 $0 $0 0.00%
DOOR ACCESS SYSTEM MAINTENANCE $2,491 $2,831 $4,000 $4,000 $5,000 25.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $54,364 $125,174 $160,366 $207,736 $153,689 -26.02%
4400 TRAINING $0 $0 $750 $750 $0 -100.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,000 100.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $0 $0 $750 $750 $4,000 433.33%
4600 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $183,889 $324,456 $327,325 $384,688 $316,694 -17.68%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
OBJ DESCRIPTION
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT 20
OBJ DESCRIPTION 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
POLICE
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR/PATROL $1,532,846 $1,440,633 $1,557,070 $1,574,617 $1,785,251 13.38%
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR/ADMINISTRATION $794,836 $1,011,992 $940,950 $983,372 $1,098,976 11.76%
4110 SALARIES - CADET $0 $45,970 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME/PATROL $34,521 $37,235 $80,946 $80,946 $80,946 0.00%
4130 SALARIES-TEMPORARY $5,414 $4,481 $10,400 $10,400 $10,400 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $584,275 $617,101 $689,880 $669,920 $732,000 9.27%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $165,803 $169,502 $185,510 $210,000 $116,650 -44.45%
4134 PERA/PATROL $273,939 $249,520 $289,929 $293,035 $330,317 12.72%
4134 PERA/ADMINISTRATION $121,000 $160,457 $151,237 $157,339 $171,998 9.32%
4135 FICA/PATROL $25,872 $24,282 $24,547 $24,801 $27,856 12.32%
4135 FICA/ADMINISTRATION $19,338 $26,294 $22,951 $24,421 $29,624 21.31%
MN PAID LEAVE $0 $0 $0 $0 $13,093 100.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $3,557,845 $3,787,467 $3,953,420 $4,028,851 $4,397,111 9.14%
4200 RENTALS AND LEASES $97,083 $102,540 $133,000 $250,000 $300,000 20.00%
4209 CITY HALL RENT $76,803 $92,000 $92,000 $92,000 $101,200 10.00%
4210 TELEPHONE $21,217 $22,699 $26,000 $26,500 $26,500 0.00%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/LICENSES/FEES $16,888 $4,545 $13,200 $13,200 $13,200 0.00%
4222 PROSECUTIONS $70,996 $71,032 $75,000 $75,000 $106,500 42.00%
4225 ANIMAL IMPOUNDING FEES $2,078 $1,343 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 0.00%
4223 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $151,457 $177,952 $208,433 $253,000 $250,000 -1.19%
4275 DISPATCH ANNUAL FEE $272,816 $279,823 $283,300 $295,500 $288,350 -2.42%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $709,337 $751,935 $833,433 $1,007,700 $1,088,250 7.99%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $3,315 $3,111 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 0.00%
4301 COMPUTER SOFTWARE/HARDWARE $38,300 $9,977 $22,000 $56,100 $56,100 0.00%
4305 OPERATING SUPPLIES $14,038 $40,352 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 0.00%
4305 POLICE RESERVES $1,694 $23,744 $4,000 $6,000 $6,000 0.00%
4306 RECRUITMENT COSTS $19,087 $37,854 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 0.00%
4318 POSTAGE $301 $487 $2,000 $4,000 $4,000 0.00%
4320 GAS AND OIL $63,219 $56,355 $70,000 $70,000 $70,000 0.00%
4330 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/GENERAL $52,733 $70,244 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 0.00%
4330 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/CAR SET UP $15,103 $110,408 $45,000 $90,000 $90,000 0.00%
4331 MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE/EQUIP $21,397 $10,355 $11,000 $11,000 $11,000 0.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $229,188 $362,889 $245,000 $328,100 $328,100 0.00%
4400 TRAINING $40,135 $46,712 $45,000 $50,000 $50,000 0.00%
4402 BOOKS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS $152 $198 $500 $500 $500 0.00%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $31,826 $41,269 $58,000 $50,000 $48,000 -4.00%
4410 CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT $33,567 $53,509 $20,000 $40,000 $40,000 0.00%
4430 CAR WASHES $0 $0 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
4490 MISC - WELLNESS $0 $1,205 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $2,124 $5,122 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
4490 SHREDDING $1,257 $1,241 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $109,060 $149,256 $130,500 $147,500 $145,500 -1.36%
4610 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $98,364 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $98,364 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $4,605,430 $5,149,911 $5,162,353 $5,512,151 $5,958,961 8.11%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM $12,325 $12,325
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT 30
2023 2024 2024 2025 2026 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
FIRE
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR/ADMIN $55,194 $100,790 $96,757 $100,905 $106,761 5.80%
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR/FIREFIGHTERS $224,587 $207,636 $199,027 $204,998 $216,673 5.70%
4131 INSURANCE $11,300 $16,191 $17,145 $17,145 $18,000 4.99%
4132 INSURANCE-LONG TERM DISABILITY $2,924 $3,817 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 0.00%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $57,300 $58,582 $64,115 $39,000 $21,675 -44.42%
4134 PERA/ADMIN $5,916 $7,568 $7,257 $7,568 $8,007 5.80%
4135 FICA/ADMIN $4,241 $7,530 $7,402 $7,719 $8,167 5.80%
4135 FICA/FIREFIGHTERS $5,742 $4,178 $2,886 $2,972 $3,142 5.72%
MN PAID LEAVE $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,423 100.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $367,204 $406,291 $397,589 $383,307 $386,848 0.92%
4200 RENTALS AND LEASES $12 $13 $500 $500 $250 -50.00%
4210 TELEPHONE $3,686 $4,921 $4,000 $4,500 $4,250 -5.56%
4211 ELECTRICAL SERVICE $16,541 $14,137 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 0.00%
4212 GAS SERVICE $15,858 $11,928 $20,000 $20,000 $18,000 -10.00%
4213 SOLAR LEASE $4,156 $4,147 $4,200 $4,651 $4,675 0.52%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
4220 LOGIS - IT SERVICES $13,703 $5,329 $8,000 $10,370 $6,000 -42.14%
4220 AUDIT $10,000 $11,100 $10,000 $10,000 $12,000 20.00%
4220 LEGAL $0 $0 $1,500 $1,750 $1,250 -28.57%
4220 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $3,930 $17,137 $1,000 $9,000 $10,000 11.11%
4240 LEGAL PUBLICATIONS $0 $0 $500 $500 $250 -50.00%
4244 MEDICAL EXAMS $12,538 $6,073 $10,000 $10,500 $10,500 0.00%
4268 SNOWPLOW FIREFIGHTER DRIVEWAYS $7,015 $3,815 $11,000 $11,000 $10,000 -9.09%
4268 DEPARTMENT REPORT PRINTING $4,279 $4,397 $4,500 $4,500 $4,000 -11.11%
4268 STATIC TESTING $8,188 $9,823 $12,000 $12,750 $11,500 -9.80%
4275 DISPATCH ANNUAL FEE $17,243 $18,682 $18,000 $20,000 $33,270 66.35%
4280 RUBBISH COLLECTION $2,635 $2,822 $2,750 $2,900 $3,000 3.45%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $119,784 $114,324 $122,950 $137,921 $143,945 4.37%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $632 $2,741 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 0.00%
4301 COMPUTER SOFTWARE $5,344 $8,923 $10,500 $13,000 $14,000 7.69%
4301 COMPUTER HARDWARE $3,653 $6,694 $21,750 $29,263 $4,000 -86.33%
4305 OPERATING SUPPLIES
BOOTS/BUNKERPANTS/COATS $28,916 $42,498 $45,517 $48,500 $49,000 1.03%
HOSE/NOZZELS/FITTINGS $5,702 $3,611 $11,000 $13,000 $13,000 0.00%
MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING SUPPLIES $22,256 $14,707 $19,000 $21,000 $21,000 0.00%
FIRE PREVENTION $2,829 $3,413 $7,500 $7,750 $7,750 0.00%
4318 POSTAGE $177 $183 $150 $150 $150 0.00%
4320 GAS AND OIL $9,140 $8,936 $8,000 $9,000 $9,000 0.00%
4330 EQUIPMENT REPAIR
COPIER MAINTENANCE $2,031 $224 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
RADIO REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $3,150 $1,356 $1,500 $1,750 $2,250 28.57%
APPARATUS REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $12,806 $36,751 $29,000 $30,000 $31,000 3.33%
SCBA SERVICE $1,385 $1,103 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 0.00%
OTHER REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $12,205 $11,447 $7,000 $8,500 $10,000 17.65%
4331 MISC FURNITURE/EQUIPMENT $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4335 BUILDING MAINTENANCE $40,829 $46,132 $30,000 $35,000 $55,000 57.14%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $151,053 $188,719 $195,417 $221,413 $220,650 -0.34%
OBJ DESCRIPTION
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT 30
4400 TRAINING $9,341 $25,367 $18,250 $18,750 $19,000 1.33%
4402 BOOKS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS $905 $3,180 $2,000 $2,500 $3,500 40.00%
4403 TRAINING EXPENSES $4,772 $4,612 $5,500 $5,500 $5,500 0.00%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $1,849 $1,461 $2,250 $2,250 $2,250 0.00%
4410 UNIFORMS $8,771 $9,811 $10,500 $12,500 $12,500 0.00%
4415 MILEAGE $0 $51 $250 $250 $200 -20.00%
4425 WATER SERVICE $3,370 $2,176 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $530 $3,862 $500 $500 $500 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $29,537 $50,520 $42,250 $45,250 $46,450 2.65%
4630 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $667,578 $759,854 $758,206 $787,891 $797,893 1.27%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
PARKING LOT PAVING $100,000 $80,000
SEAL WALL PENETRATIONS $10,000 $10,000
TENDER 10 $425,000 $250,000
CHIEF 1 VEHICLE $85,000 $85,000
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BUILDING OFFICIAL
2023 2024 2024 2025 2026 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
BUILDING OFFICIAL
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4133 INSURANCE-WORKERS COMPENSATION $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4134 PERA $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4135 FICA $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4209 CITY HALL RENT $12,000 $14,500 $14,500 $0 $0 0.00%
4210 TELEPHONE $3,239 $3,351 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 0.00%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $557 $558 $500 $500 $500 0.00%
CITY ATTORNEY $700 $1,746 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
CITY ENGINEER/GOPHER ONE $0 $0 $500 $500 $500 0.00%
4231 CONTRACTED INSPECTIONS $370,710 $507,607 $300,000 $319,000 $322,000 0.94%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $387,205 $527,762 $320,500 $325,000 $328,000 0.92%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $1,006 $352 $1,250 $1,250 $1,250 0.00%
4305 OPERATING SUPPLIES $970 $1,692 $500 $500 $500 0.00%
4318 POSTAGE $2,252 $2,415 $1,500 $2,500 $2,500 0.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $4,228 $4,459 $3,250 $4,250 $4,250 0.00%
4400 TRAINING $0 $0 $500 $500 $500 0.00%
4402 BOOKS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS $0 $0 $250 $250 $250 0.00%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $0 $0 $125 $125 $125 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $0 $55 $500 $500 $500 0.00%
4437 CREDIT CARD FEES $12,156 $15,183 $10,000 $14,000 $14,000 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $12,156 $15,238 $11,375 $15,375 $15,375 0.00%
4620 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $403,589 $547,458 $335,125 $344,625 $347,625 0.87%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 21,308$ 21,308$
OBJ DESCRIPTION
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STREETS
DEPARTMENT 50
2023 2024 2024 2025 2026 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
PW - STREETS
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $434,915 $429,762 $452,104 $470,115 $494,097 5.10%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $13,831 $19,858 $22,375 $22,375 $22,375 0.00%
4130 SALARIES-TEMPORARY $0 $670 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $93,126 $116,594 $122,072 $122,072 $128,160 4.99%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $67,055 $68,554 $75,030 $42,000 $23,350 -44.40%
4134 PERA $33,008 $33,387 $35,586 $36,937 $38,735 4.87%
4135 FICA $35,021 $35,941 $36,910 $38,287 $40,122 4.79%
MN PAID LEAVE $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,308 100.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $676,956 $704,767 $752,077 $739,786 $757,147 2.35%
4200 RENTALS AND LEASES $3,417 $4,530 $5,500 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
4210 TELEPHONE $3,294 $2,450 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 0.00%
4211 ELECTRICAL-STREET LIGHTS $25,252 $23,705 $25,000 $26,000 $26,000 0.00%
4211 ELECTRICAL-PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE $914 -$320 $3,000 $2,500 $2,500 0.00%
4211 ELECTRICAL-TRAFFIC SIGNALS $3,452 $3,348 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 0.00%
4212 GAS SERVICE $4,844 $2,855 $10,000 $9,000 $7,500 -16.67%
4213 SOLAR LEASE $2,261 $2,362 $2,400 $2,588 $2,580 -0.31%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $8,494 $9,815 $7,500 $7,500 $10,000 33.33%
4220 CITY ATTORNEY $0 $1,317 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
4240 LEGAL PUBLICATIONS $405 $61 $500 $500 $500 0.00%
4280 RUBBISH REMOVAL $3,659 $3,760 $3,000 $4,000 $4,000 0.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $55,991 $53,883 $65,900 $66,088 $67,080 1.50%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $1,618 $1,195 $1,000 $1,000 $1,500 50.00%
4305 OPERATING SUPPLIES $12,070 $15,090 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 0.00%
4306 RECRUITMENT COSTS $0 $10 $500 $500 $500 0.00%
4318 POSTAGE $0 $108 $50 $50 $50 0.00%
4320 GAS AND OIL $41,533 $24,043 $45,000 $45,000 $45,000 0.00%
4330 EQUIPMENT REPAIR $97,756 $87,165 $85,000 $90,000 $90,000 0.00%
4331 MISC OFFICE/COMPUTER EQUIPMENT $0 $0 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 0.00%
4335 PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE MAINTENANCE
BUILDING MAINTENANCE $9,469 $12,830 $11,500 $11,500 $15,000 30.43%
4336 SNOW REMOVAL DAMAGE REPAIR $7,090 $960 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 0.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $169,537 $141,402 $166,550 $171,550 $175,550 2.33%
4400 TRAINING $5,016 $7,057 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 0.00%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $0 $0 $300 $300 $300 0.00%
4410 CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT $5,352 $5,913 $5,500 $5,500 $6,000 9.09%
4415 MILEAGE AND AUTO ALLOWANCE $0 $240 $250 $250 $250 0.00%
4420 STREET SIGNS AND POSTS $6,657 $12,782 $12,000 $12,000 $15,000 25.00%
4421 SAND AND SALT $85,914 $75,640 $125,000 $125,000 $100,000 -20.00%
4422 STREET MAINTENANCE MATERIAL $78,651 $38,470 $40,000 $40,000 $50,000 25.00%
4423 CRACK SEALING/CHIP SEALING $75,634 $59,514 $100,000 $100,000 $115,000 15.00%
4424 STREET SWEEPING AND STRIPING $52,500 $59,893 $70,000 $70,000 $75,000 7.14%
4425 WATER SERVICE-PUBLIC WORKS $409 $353 $500 $500 $500 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $105 $527 $500 $500 $500 0.00%
4500 TREE REMOVAL $93,855 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $404,094 $260,389 $361,550 $361,550 $370,050 2.35%
4620 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1,306,578 $1,160,441 $1,346,077 $1,338,974 $1,369,827 2.30%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
APRONS & BULLARDS $16,667 $16,667
PW DOOR ACCESS $6,667 $6,667
TRUCK MOUNTED MESSAGE BOARD $15,000 $15,000
WHEEL LOADER $220,000 $0
ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE $9,600 $9,600
OBJ DESCRIPTION
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PARKS
DEPARTMENT 70
2023 2024 2024 2025 2026 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
PW - PARKS
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $525,737 $557,961 $533,437 $613,837 $638,461 4.01%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $3,878 $4,050 $15,000 $30,500 $15,000 -50.82%
4130 SALARIES-TEMPORARY $42,700 $46,042 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $133,929 $135,884 $141,046 $153,848 $161,520 4.99%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $26,815 $27,412 $30,000 $33,000 $18,350 -44.39%
4134 PERA $38,826 $41,880 $41,133 $48,325 $48,582 0.53%
4135 FICA $46,261 $50,398 $45,780 $53,117 $53,815 1.31%
MN PAID LEAVE $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,095 100.00%
4138 UNEMPLOYMENT $1,792 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $819,938 $863,627 $856,396 $982,627 $988,823 0.63%
4200 RENTALS AND LEASES $22,274 $23,419 $29,000 $29,000 $29,000 0.00%
4210 TELEPHONE $4,247 $3,216 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 0.00%
4211 ELECTRICAL-PW/WARMING HOUSES $914 -$320 $3,500 $3,000 $3,000 0.00%
4211 ELECTRICAL-COMF. STAT./AERATOR $5,861 $3,803 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 0.00%
4212 GAS SERVICE $5,251 $3,415 $10,000 $9,000 $7,500 -16.67%
4213 SOLAR LEASE $2,261 $2,362 $2,400 $2,588 $2,580 -0.31%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CITY ATTORNEY $2,887 $3,366 $2,000 $2,500 $3,000 20.00%
TESTING/COMMISSION MINUTES $2,553 $4,049 $6,000 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
BIKE/PED PLAN - VALLEY FOREST $7,500 $25,214 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
CITY ENGINEERING -$257 $540 $0 $0 $500 100.00%
OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $68 $1,315 $0 $0 $500 100.00%
4240 LEGAL PUBLICATION $423 $324 $750 $750 $750 0.00%
4280 RUBBISH REMOVAL $3,649 $3,760 $3,000 $4,000 $4,000 0.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $57,630 $74,462 $66,650 $65,838 $65,830 -0.01%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $2,995 $1,706 $1,750 $2,000 $2,000 0.00%
4305 OPERATING SUPPLIES $18,451 $20,922 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 0.00%
4306 RECRUITMENT COSTS $226 $10 $500 $500 $500 0.00%
4318 POSTAGE $454 $506 $350 $500 $500 0.00%
4320 GAS AND OIL $19,434 $16,518 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 0.00%
4330 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
EQUIPMENT REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE $37,757 $44,115 $46,500 $46,500 $46,500 0.00%
PARKS MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $35,019 $36,335 $60,000 $60,000 $50,000 -16.67%
CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZER $6,475 $0 $14,000 $14,000 $10,000 -28.57%
PARK MAINTENANCE COSTS $48,177 $65,123 $31,000 $31,000 $50,000 61.29%
ERADICATE INVASIVE PLANTS $42,615 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOWN CENTRE LANDSCAPE MAINT.$0 $2,100 $9,000 $9,000 $9,000 0.00%
INFIELD MAINTENANCE $28,163 $8,010 $10,000 $10,000 $15,000 50.00%
TREE SALE $9,332 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
NATIVE PLANTINGS $3,113 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TREE CITY USA DESIGNATION $5,786 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4331 MISC OFFICE/COMPUTER EQUIP $0 $1,355 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 0.00%
4335 BUILDING MAINTENANCE
BUILDING MAINTENANCE $10,019 $12,922 $11,500 $11,500 $15,000 30.43%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $268,015 $209,621 $231,100 $231,500 $245,000 5.83%
OBJ DESCRIPTION
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PARKS
DEPARTMENT 70
4400 TRAINING $1,489 $3,935 $7,000 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $615 $450 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
4410 CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT $488 $3,835 $5,500 $5,500 $6,000 9.09%
4415 MILEAGE AND AUTO ALLOWANCE $105 $0 $400 $400 $400 0.00%
4425 WATER SERVICE
PUBLIC WORKS $409 $351 $500 $500 $500 0.00%
PARKS $28,949 $12,438 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $754 $1,106 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 0.00%
4490 COMMISSIONER PER DIEM $2,250 $1,625 $2,100 $2,250 $2,250 0.00%
4500 TREE REMOVAL $48,053 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $83,111 $23,739 $48,000 $46,150 $46,650 1.08%
4600 CAPITAL OUTLAY $63,115 $77,770 $0 $0 $45,000 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $63,115 $77,770 $0 $0 $45,000 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1,291,808 $1,249,219 $1,202,146 $1,326,115 $1,391,303 4.92%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
APRONS & BOLLARDS $16,667 $16,667
PW DOOR FOB ACCESS $6,667 $6,667
JOHN DEERE GATOR $35,000 $0
ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE $9,600 $9,600
WENTWORTH HOCKEY BOARDS $45,000 $45,000
VALLEY PARK PLAYGROUND/PAVILLION $210,000 $150,000
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RECREATION
DEPARTMENT 70
2023 2024 2024 2025 2026 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
RECREATION
4435 SOFTBALL LEAGUES $4,786 $5,408 $8,500 $5,500 $6,000 9.09%
4435 TENNIS LESSONS $3,278 $164 $4,000 $4,000 $3,000 -25.00%
4435 SUMMER CONCERTS $8,444 $7,475 $18,000 $15,000 $15,000 0.00%
4435 WINTERFEST $7,262 $9,359 $8,000 $8,500 $9,000 5.88%
4435 SAFETY CAMP $1,677 $3,051 $1,700 $2,000 $3,500 75.00%
4435 SPECIAL EVENTS/PROGRAMMING $6,179 $2,548 $7,000 $5,000 $6,000 20.00%
4435 TRICK OR TEEING $0 $3,743 $0 $5,000 $5,500 10.00%
4435 TOUCH A TRUCK $0 $0 $0 $3,000 $2,750 -8.33%
4435 TOUR DE REC $0 $741 $1,000 $1,000 $1,200 20.00%
4435 WORKOUTS IN THE PARK $0 $335 $500 $1,000 $700 -30.00%
4435 CONTRACTED PROGRAMS $9,886 $7,434 $11,250 $11,250 $10,750 -4.44%
4435 SENIORS PROGRAMMING $413 $233 $4,500 $4,500 $4,000 -11.11%
4435 PROGRAM SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT $3,053 $3,498 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 0.00%
4435 FIELD TRIPS $877 $1,077 $4,000 $4,000 $2,000 -50.00%
4435 RECREATION OFFICE SUPPLIES $0 $246 $600 $600 $1,000 66.67%
4435 KIDS FISHING DERBY $1,477 $682 $1,750 $1,750 $1,750 0.00%
4435 YOUTH AND STAFF SHIRTS $1,522 $894 $3,250 $3,250 $3,250 0.00%
4435 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM $0 $0 $2,500 $2,000 $1,250 -37.50%
4435 PARK CELEBRATION EVENTS $7,636 $9,469 $9,000 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
4435 MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS $8,280 $11,555 $8,000 $10,000 $12,500 25.00%
4435 NATURE BASED PROGRAMMING $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,000 100.00%
4435 MISCELLANEOUS $3,655 $14,034 $1,500 $2,500 $5,000 100.00%
4436 ONLINE REGISTRATION FEES $2,865 $2,739 $2,750 $3,000 $3,250 8.33%
4400 TRAINING/CONFERENCES $6,617 $4,076 $7,500 $7,500 $9,000 20.00%
4400 SEASONAL STAFF TRAINING $0 $409 $0 $3,000 $1,500 -50.00%
4400 MEMBERSHIPS/SUBSCRIPTIONS $0 $803 $1,500 $1,500 $2,000 33.33%
4400 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT $0 $0 $0 $0 $6,000 100.00%
TOTAL RECREATION CHARGES $77,905 $89,972 $112,800 $120,850 $132,900 9.97%
BUDGET IMPROVEMENT REQUESTS REQUESTED APPROVED
OBJ DESCRIPTION
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NATURAL RESOURCES
2023 2024 2024 2025 2026 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
NATURAL RESOURCES
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $96,504 $94,035 $100,248 $109,982 9.71%
4130 SALARIES - TEMP $0 $0 $0 $10,000 100.00%
4131 INSURANCE $22,860 $22,860 $22,860 $24,000 4.99%
4134 PERA $7,238 $7,053 $7,519 $8,249 9.71%
4135 FICA $7,383 $7,194 $7,669 $9,179 19.69%
MN PAID LEAVE $0 $0 $0 $528 100.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $0 $133,985 $131,142 $138,296 $161,938 17.10%
4333 VALLEY PARK POLLINATOR CORRIDOR $0 $14,430 $15,000 $15,000 0.00%
4333 VALLEY PARK FOREST ENHANCEMENT - NORTH $0 $34,070 $0 $0 0.00%
4333 VALLEY PARK FOREST ENHANCEMENT - SOUTH CENTRAL $1,962 $18,437 $11,183 $2,580 -76.93%
4333 VALLEY PARK NW FOREST ENHANCEMENT $4,150 $21,165 $10,000 $0 -100.00%
4333 VALLEY PARK E FOREST ENHANCEMENT $10,650 $8,235 $15,252 $1,220 -92.00%
4333 VALLEY PARK S OAK/ASPEN KNOLL ENHANCEMENT $0 $3,663 $0 $0 0.00%
4333 COPPERFIELD POND ISTHMUS ENHANCEMENT $0 $0 $0 $25,870 100.00%
4333 FRIENDLY MARSH TURF TO PRAIRIE $0 $0 $0 $4,400 100.00%
4333 ROGERS LAKE - SAVANA/FOREST AND SHORELINE ENHANCEMENT $5,114 $0 $34,518 $18,040 -47.74%
4333 NATURAL RESOURCE MAINTENANCE $26,287 $40,000 $37,670 $40,500 7.51%
4333 PILOT KNOB RESTORATION $15,000 $15,000 $15,600 $16,000 2.56%
4333 TREE SALE $9,626 $10,000 $10,000 $10,250 2.50%
4333 TREE CANOPY PROGRAM $16,835 $25,000 $27,000 $27,600 2.22%
4500 TREE REMOVAL $134,543 $125,000 $100,000 $110,000 10.00%
4333 TREE PLANTING $2,645 $0 $10,000 $10,250 2.50%
4333 TREE CARE (PRUNING, WATERING, DISEASE PREVENTION, MULCH, TRE $8,140 $0 $52,000 $53,300 2.50%
4333 CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIANCY PLAN $0 $0 $0 $5,000 100.00%
4333 LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE DEVELOPMENT $0 $0 $0 $7,000 100.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $0 $234,952 $315,000 $338,223 $347,010 2.60%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $3,204 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4490 COMMISSIONER PER DIEM $1,225 $1,800 $1,800 $1,800 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $0 $4,429 $1,800 $1,800 $1,800 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $0 $373,366 $447,942 $478,319 $510,748 6.78%
OBJ DESCRIPTION
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT 80
2023 2024 2024 2025 2026 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $37,350 $110,785 $117,349 $117,124 $125,467 7.12%
4131 INSURANCE $3,630 $22,860 $22,860 $22,860 $24,000 4.99%
4134 PERA $951 $8,309 $8,801 $8,784 $9,410 7.13%
4135 FICA $1,844 $8,191 $8,978 $8,960 $9,598 7.12%
MN PAID LEAVE $0 $0 $0 $0 $552 100.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $43,774 $150,145 $157,988 $157,728 $169,027 7.16%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONSULTING PLANNER $139,683 $20,771 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
COMP PLAN $0 $0 $500 $500 $9,500 1800.00%
CITY ATTORNEY $2,660 $15,011 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
OPEN TO BUSINESS - DAKOTA COUNTY $2,800 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 0.00%
PLANNING COMMISSION-MINUTES $1,594 $2,196 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 0.00%
RESOLUTION FILING WITH COUNTY $99 $609 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 0.00%
OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $0 $0 $500 $500 $500 0.00%
4222 PROSECUTIONS $0 $0 $0 $0 $10,000 100.00%
4240 LEGAL PUBLICATIONS $1,250 $1,162 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 0.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $148,085 $42,749 $31,500 $31,500 $50,500 60.32%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $374 $366 $2,500 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
4318 POSTAGE $597 $472 $1,500 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $970 $838 $4,000 $2,000 $2,000 0.00%
4400 TRAINING $0 $835 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 0.00%
4402 BOOKS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS $0 $0 $500 $500 $500 0.00%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $355 $492 $750 $750 $850 13.33%
4415 MILEAGE AND AUTO ALLOWANCES $0 $30 $100 $100 $100 0.00%
4490 PLANNING COMMISSION PER DIEM $1,950 $1,650 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $837 $817 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $3,142 $3,824 $7,350 $7,350 $7,450 1.36%
4600 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $195,972 $197,556 $200,838 $198,578 $228,977 15.31%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
OBJ DESCRIPTION
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RECYCLING
DEPARTMENT 85
2023 2024 2024 2025 2026 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
RECYCLING
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $0 $0 $0 $0 $80,387 100.00%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $0 $0 $0 $0 $500 100.00%
4131 INSURANCE $0 $0 $0 $0 $24,000 100.00%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4134 PERA $0 $0 $0 $0 $6,067 100.00%
4135 FICA $0 $0 $0 $0 $6,188 100.00%
MN PAID LEAVE $0 $0 $0 $0 $356 100.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $0 $0 $0 $0 $117,498 100.00%
4220 RECYCLING EVENTS/SUPPLIES $6,897 $6,239 $10,000 $10,000 $7,500 -25.00%
4220 SHARED RECYCLING POSITION $0 $0 $36,000 $42,000 $0 -100.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $6,897 $6,239 $46,000 $52,000 $7,500 -85.58%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $133 $0 $500 $500 $200 -60.00%
4318 POSTAGE $0 $0 $500 $500 $100 -80.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $133 $0 $1,000 $1,000 $300 -70.00%
4415 MILEAGE AND AUTO ALLOWANCE $0 $0 $100 $100 $250 150.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $1,100 $203 $500 $1,500 $1,000 -33.33%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $1,100 $203 $600 $1,600 $1,250 -21.88%
4600 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $8,130 $6,443 $47,600 $54,600 $126,548 131.77%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
OBJ DESCRIPTION
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ENGINEERING
FUND 5 DEPARTMENT 15
2023 2024 2024 2025 2026 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
ENGINEERING
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $391,750 $397,886 $424,168 $429,798 $454,777 5.81%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $13,927 $8,528 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
4130 SALARIES-TEMPORARY $0 $0 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $75,713 $78,340 $82,525 $83,439 $87,600 4.99%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $7,199 $7,359 $8,055 $5,500 $3,050 -44.55%
4134 PERA $29,051 $31,243 $32,563 $32,985 $34,858 5.68%
4135 FICA $31,086 $33,824 $33,978 $34,409 $36,320 5.55%
MN PAID LEAVE $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,089 100.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $548,726 $557,180 $601,289 $606,131 $638,694 5.37%
4200 RENTALS AND LEASES $795 $866 $900 $900 $1,000 11.11%
4209 CITY HALL RENT $49,329 $59,000 $59,000 $59,000 $64,900 10.00%
4210 TELEPHONE $556 $1,088 $4,000 $4,000 $2,500 -37.50%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $0 $145 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 0.00%
4220 CITY AUDIT $4,144 $3,979 $3,865 $4,200 $4,550 8.33%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $54,823 $65,078 $69,765 $70,100 $74,950 6.92%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $1,396 $1,878 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 0.00%
4305 OPERATING SUPPLIES $1,534 $414 $1,200 $1,500 $1,500 0.00%
4318 POSTAGE $68 $427 $300 $300 $500 66.67%
4320 GAS AND OIL $1,742 $2,910 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 0.00%
4330 EQUIPMENT REPAIR $333 $0 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 0.00%
4331 MISC OFFICE/COMPUTER EQUIPMENT $9,135 $0 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $14,207 $5,630 $13,500 $13,800 $14,000 1.45%
4400 TRAINING $2,005 $1,885 $2,500 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
4402 BOOKS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS $0 $0 $100 $100 $0 -100.00%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $925 $0 $500 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
4410 CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT $0 $93 $500 $750 $750 0.00%
4415 MILEAGE AND AUTO ALLOWANCE $58 $354 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $340 $0 $250 $250 $500 100.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $3,327 $2,332 $4,850 $8,100 $8,250 1.85%
4620 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $621,084 $630,220 $689,404 $698,131 $735,894 5.41%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
ENGINEERING TRUCK $48,000 $48,000
ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE $9,600 $9,600
OBJ DESCRIPTION
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UTILITY FUND
REVENUE SUMMARY
UTILITY FUND FUND 15
REVENUES
2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
REVENUE SOURCE ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET % CHANGE
SEWER RENTAL $2,477,424 $2,537,860 $2,402,129 $2,522,235 $2,798,000 10.93%
SEWER PERMITS $2,100 $2,190 $1,500 $1,500 $2,000 33.33%
LILYDALE LIFT STATION MAINT.$3,019 $7,111 $2,500 $6,000 $7,200 20.00%
MISCELLANEOUS INCOME $23,221 $31,035 $10,000 $20,000 $20,000 0.00%
INTERST INCOME $51,528 $83,273 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 50.00%
UNAPPROPRIATED TRANSFER -$20,150 -$36,350 -$11,150 -$11,150 -$11,150 0.00%
TOTAL UTILITY FUND REVENUE $2,537,142 $2,625,119 $2,414,979 $2,558,585 $2,846,050 11.24%
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UTILITY
FUND 15 DEPARTMENT 60
2023 2024 2024 2025 2026 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
SEWER UTILITY
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $169,607 $187,852 $170,005 $179,683 $191,521 6.59%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $2,416 $3,630 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
4130 SALARIES-TEMPORARY $6,050 $2,508 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $26,870 $28,388 $43,205 $43,205 $45,360 4.99%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $15,718 $16,071 $17,590 $10,000 $5,550 -44.50%
4134 PERA $12,526 -$1,502 $13,125 $13,851 $14,739 6.41%
4135 FICA $13,991 $15,125 $14,000 $14,740 $15,646 6.15%
MN PAID LEAVE $0 $0 $0 $0 $900 100.00%
4139 OPEB $0 $8,390 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $247,180 $260,461 $270,925 $274,479 $286,716 4.46%
4200 RENTALS AND LEASES $1,789 $2,063 $7,000 $4,000 $4,000 0.00%
4209 CITY HALL RENT $6,904 $8,250 $8,250 $8,250 $9,075 10.00%
4210 TELEPHONE $6,704 $1,300 $8,000 $7,500 $5,000 -33.33%
4211 ELECTRIC SERVICE
PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE $914 -$320 $3,000 $2,500 $2,500 0.00%
LIFT STATIONS $8,566 $7,624 $15,000 $12,000 $10,000 -16.67%
4212 GAS SERVICE
PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE $4,844 $2,855 $10,000 $9,000 $7,500 -16.67%
LIFT STATIONS $2,370 $2,470 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 0.00%
4213 SOLAR LEASE $2,261 $2,362 $2,400 $2,588 $2,580 -0.31%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CITY ENGINEER $2,442 $3,509 $0 $0 $5,000 100.00%
CITY AUDIT $3,867 $3,706 $3,600 $4,000 $4,325 8.13%
TRAINING $0 $1,000 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 0.00%
OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,133 $3,820 $15,000 $15,000 $5,000 -66.67%
4240 LEGAL PUBLICATIONS $125 $0 $250 $250 $250 0.00%
4250 LIABILITY AND AUTO INSURANCE $8,478 $10,139 $10,000 $10,500 $11,700 11.43%
4280 RUBBISH REMOVAL $3,649 $3,760 $3,000 $4,000 $4,000 0.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $54,047 $52,537 $90,500 $84,588 $75,930 -10.24%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $1,896 $1,721 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 0.00%
4305 OPERATING SUPPLIES $18,523 $21,446 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 25.00%
4318 POSTAGE $4,830 $7,354 $6,000 $6,000 $8,000 33.33%
4320 GAS AND OIL $5,797 $5,654 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 0.00%
4330 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
SEWER CLEANING/TELEVISING $26,563 $62,259 $62,000 $62,000 $75,000 20.97%
SEWER LINING $19,615 $0 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 0.00%
ROOT CHEMICALS $6,557 $6,816 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
HYDRANT MARKERS $0 $0 $750 $750 $750 0.00%
SOFTWARE SUPPORT $840 $840 $2,000 $1,000 $10,000 900.00%
LIFT STATIONS MAINTENANCE $23,885 $38,853 $15,000 $25,000 $30,000 20.00%
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT REPAIRS $20,255 $43,309 $35,000 $35,000 $40,000 14.29%
4331 FURNITURE/EQUIPMENT $19,058 $0 $1,200 $1,200 $1,500 25.00%
4335 PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE MAINTENANCE
BUILDING MAINTENANCE $14,121 $12,698 $11,500 $11,500 $15,000 30.43%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $161,942 $200,950 $417,950 $431,950 $474,750 9.91%
OBJ DESCRIPTION
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UTILITY
FUND 15 DEPARTMENT 60
4400 TRAINING $1,454 $994 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 0.00%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $10 $10 $500 $500 $500 0.00%
4410 CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT $1,080 $1,308 $1,250 $1,250 $1,500 20.00%
4415 MILEAGE AND AUTO ALLOWANCE $24 $34 $250 $250 $250 0.00%
4425 WATER SERVICE $409 $353 $400 $450 $450 0.00%
4437 CREDIT CARD FEES $3,162 $7,617 $3,500 $3,000 $8,500 183.33%
4449 MWCC CHARGES $1,347,343 $1,314,748 $1,314,748 $1,443,499 $1,889,173 30.87%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $5,769 $5,606 $5,000 $5,000 $6,000 20.00%
4491 DEPRECIATION $199,707 $206,692 $200,000 $200,000 $220,000 10.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $1,558,959 $1,537,361 $1,528,148 $1,656,449 $2,128,873 28.52%
4600 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $62,667 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $62,667 $0 -100.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $2,022,128 $2,051,309 $2,307,523 $2,510,133 $2,966,269 18.17%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
APRONS & BOLLARDS $16,667 $16,667
PW DOOR FOB ACCESS $6,667 $6,667
ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE $14,506 $14,506
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STORM WATER UTILITY
FUND 29 DEPARTMENT
STORM WATER UTILITY FUND 29
REVENUES
2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
REVENUE SOURCE ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET % CHANGE
STORM WATER UTILITY FEES $589,829 $647,637 $580,000 $615,000 $750,000 21.95%
MISCELLANSOUS INCOME $17,414 $31,435 $0 $0 $15,000 100.00%
INTEREST INCOME $37,998 $46,359 $1,500 $10,000 $15,000 50.00%
UNAPPROPRIATED TRANSFER -$141,659 -$206,258 -$9,650 -$9,650 -$9,650 0.00%
TOTAL STORM UTILITY FUND REVENUE $503,582 $519,174 $571,850 $615,350 $770,350 25.19%
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STORM WATER UTILITY
FUND 29 DEPARTMENT 29
2023 2024 2024 2025 2026 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
STORM WATER UTILITY
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $25,537 $27,823 $27,224 $28,904 $30,676 6.13%
4131 INSURANCE $4,397 $4,654 $7,087 $7,087 $7,440 4.98%
4134 PERA $1,895 -$607 $2,042 $2,168 $2,301 6.13%
4135 FICA $1,920 $2,093 $2,083 $2,211 $2,347 6.15%
MN PAID LEAVE $0 $0 $0 $0 $135 100.00%
4139 OPEB $0 $1,378 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $33,750 $35,341 $38,436 $40,370 $42,899 6.26%
4209 CITY HALL RENT $6,904 $8,250 $8,250 $8,250 $9,075 10.00%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CITY AUDIT $1,326 $1,277 $1,240 $1,500 $1,625 8.33%
ENGINEERING FEES $23,389 $9,268 $35,000 $30,000 $30,000 0.00%
RAIN GARDEN DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION $113 $3,524 $35,000 $50,000 $50,000 0.00%
SURFACE WATER TREATMENT $6,668 $5,802 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $30,689 $12,378 $30,000 $100,000 $30,000 -70.00%
4240 LEGAL PUBLICATIONS $0 $0 $250 $250 $250 0.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $69,089 $40,498 $119,740 $200,000 $130,950 -34.53%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $0 $103 $250 $250 $250 0.00%
4318 POSTAGE $143 $1 $25 $150 $150 0.00%
4330 EQUIPMENT REPAIR $6,394 $6,637 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
4337 STORM SEWER MAINTENANCE $33,980 $27,950 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 0.00%
4339 POND MAINTENANCE $55,000 $144,428 $100,000 $100,000 $191,000 91.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $95,517 $179,119 $160,275 $160,400 $251,400 56.73%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $26,698 $27,896 $28,875 $30,000 $30,000 0.00%
4460 CONSTRUCTION COSTS $166,515 $56,885 $350,000 $350,000 $350,000 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $458 $498 $500 $500 $500 0.00%
4491 DEPRECIATION $55,407 $57,271 $55,000 $55,000 $58,000 5.45%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $249,079 $142,550 $434,375 $435,500 $438,500 0.69%
4600 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $447,434 $397,508 $752,826 $836,270 $863,749 3.29%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE $22,706 $22,706
OBJ DESCRIPTION
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PAR THREE
REVENUE SUMMARY
PAR 3
REVENUES
2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
REVENUE SOURCE ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET % CHANGE
GREEN FEES $209,668 $231,340 $177,000 $220,000 $256,000 16.36%
RECREATION PROGRAMS $50,923 $42,880 $54,000 $50,000 $51,000 2.00%
CONCESSIONS $36,090 $46,478 $34,000 $36,000 $51,500 43.06%
SUNDRY REVENUE $146 $296 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
INTEREST $5,278 $5,211 $450 $1,000 $3,500 250.00%
TOTAL PAR THREE FUND REVENUE $302,105 $326,205 $265,450 $307,000 $362,000 17.92%
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PAR THREE
FUND 45 DEPARTMENT 45
2023 2024 2024 2025 2026 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
PAR 3
4110 SALARIES-ADMIN $31,614 $36,597 $34,358 $69,821 $72,156 3.34%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME(HOLIDAY)$1,969 $1,416 $1,600 $2,200 $2,200 0.00%
4110 SALARIES-CLUBHOUSE $43,659 $50,073 $46,000 $46,000 $48,000 4.35%
4110 SALARIES - MAINTENANCE $22,833 $26,239 $27,000 $27,000 $28,000 3.70%
4131 INSURANCE $7,187 $7,544 $7,544 $18,517 $19,440 4.98%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $3,054 $3,124 $3,420 $1,900 $1,050 -44.74%
4134 PERA $3,752 $6,672 $6,027 $10,043 $10,419 3.74%
4135 FICA $6,429 $7,135 $8,335 $11,094 $11,502 3.68%
MN PAID LEAVE $0 $0 $0 $0 $662 100.00%
4138 UNEMPLOYMENT $2,416 $2,072 $0 $2,000 $2,000 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $122,914 $140,871 $134,284 $188,575 $195,429 3.63%
4200 RENTALS AND LEASES $6,432 $6,679 $8,000 $8,000 $7,500 -6.25%
4210 TELEPHONE $4,812 $5,306 $5,000 $5,200 $4,500 -13.46%
4211 ELECTRIC SERVICE
CLUBHOUSE $553 $890 $875 $875 $975 11.43%
MAINTENANCE $3,033 $499 $3,350 $3,350 $3,350 0.00%
4212 GAS SERVICE $714 $793 $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 0.00%
4213 SOLAR LEASE $2,082 $2,175 $2,183 $2,383 $2,375 -0.34%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CITY AUDIT $3,304 $3,171 $3,080 $3,500 $3,775 7.86%
SYSTEM INSPECTIONS $61 $1,196 $1,000 $3,000 $3,000 0.00%
DEPT OF AG LICENSE $0 $25 $100 $100 $100 0.00%
4250 LIABILITY AND AUTO INSURANCE $4,070 $4,867 $4,800 $5,000 $5,525 10.50%
4268 CONTRACT SERVICES
IRRIGATION SYSTEM SERVICES $0 $0 $4,500 $4,500 $4,500 0.00%
IRRIGATION SOFTWARE $0 $2,784 $2,750 $2,750 $3,300 20.00%
4280 RUBBISH REMOVAL $1,169 $1,303 $1,250 $1,300 $1,400 7.69%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $26,229 $29,689 $38,088 $41,158 $41,500 0.83%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $391 $600 $800 $800 $800 0.00%
4301 FORE UP TEE TIME SOFTWARE $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,250 100.00%
4305 GOLF SUPPLIES $859 $151 $4,500 $4,500 $2,500 -44.44%
4310 CONCESSIONS $8,553 $8,970 $6,000 $9,000 $10,500 16.67%
4320 GAS AND OIL $2,292 $2,187 $3,000 $3,000 $3,500 16.67%
4330 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
GROUNDSKEEPING EQUIPMENT REPAIR $8,685 $3,213 $12,000 $12,000 $12,000 0.00%
REEL SHARPENING $1,946 $2,831 $2,250 $2,250 $3,000 33.33%
4331 MISC FURNITURE/EQUIPMENT $14,187 $17,546 $500 $2,500 $4,000 60.00%
4334 COURSE MAINTENANCE
MISCELLANEOUS $0 $1,684 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 0.00%
CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZER $20,826 $17,891 $22,500 $24,000 $24,000 0.00%
IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPAIR $5,678 $2,007 $5,500 $6,500 $6,500 0.00%
COURSE BEAUTIFICATION $3,902 $22,890 $3,000 $3,500 $4,000 14.29%
SOIL/SAND $1,288 $618 $1,500 $1,750 $1,750 0.00%
4335 BUILDING MAINTENANCE $39,272 $23,107 $8,000 $9,000 $15,000 66.67%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $107,879 $103,693 $73,050 $82,300 $95,300 15.80%
4400 TRAINING $0 $0 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 0.00%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $255 $255 $500 $500 $750 50.00%
4410 CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT $6,334 $2,577 $5,000 $5,500 $5,750 4.55%
4415 MILEAGE $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,000 100.00%
4435 RECREATION PROGRAM SUPPLIES $600 $962 $3,000 $3,000 $2,000 -33.33%
4425 WATER SERVICE $399 $394 $480 $500 $500 0.00%
4427 SEWER SERVICE $1,582 $1,762 $1,675 $1,675 $1,850 10.45%
4436 ONLINE REGISTRATION FEE $3,033 $2,928 $3,000 $3,100 $3,200 3.23%
4437 CREDIT CARD FEES $8,158 $9,190 $7,000 $8,500 $10,000 17.65%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $442 $282 $2,250 $2,250 $2,250 0.00%
4500 TREE REMOVAL $2,779 $0 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $23,581 $18,349 $29,905 $32,025 $34,300 7.10%
4620 CAPITAL OUTLAY $37,288 $0 $12,000 $0 $12,500 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $37,288 $0 $12,000 $0 $12,500 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $317,890 $292,602 $287,327 $344,058 $379,029 10.16%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
BACK UP GENERATOR $12,500 $12,500
OBJ DESCRIPTION
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CITY HALL
FUND 8 DEPARTMENT 0
2023 2024 2024 2025 2026 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
CITY HALL
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $75,599 $77,989 $79,664 $82,056 $84,927 3.50%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $664 $924 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $20,844 $21,572 $22,860 $22,860 $24,000 4.99%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $8,051 $8,232 $9,010 $7,500 $4,150 -44.67%
4134 PERA $5,643 -$4,179 $5,975 $6,154 $6,370 3.51%
4135 FICA $6,365 $6,769 $6,094 $6,277 $6,496 3.49%
MN PAID LEAVE $0 $0 $0 $0 $374 100.00%
4139 OPEB $0 $6,257 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $117,166 $117,564 $123,603 $124,847 $126,317 1.18%
4211 ELECTRIC SERVICE $20,283 $19,037 $26,000 $24,000 $24,000 0.00%
4212 GAS SERVICE $10,230 $6,922 $14,000 $13,000 $12,000 -7.69%
4213 SOLAR LEASE $4,576 $4,780 $4,800 $5,411 $5,180 -4.27%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES $0 $0 $15,000 $15,000 $0 -100.00%
MISC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $0 $500 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
4250 LIABILITY AND AUTO INSURANCE $5,935 $7,097 $7,000 $7,300 $8,125 11.30%
4280 RUBBISH SERVICE $4,790 $5,086 $4,500 $4,800 $5,500 14.58%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $45,814 $43,422 $72,300 $70,511 $55,805 -20.86%
4331 FURNITURE/EQUIPMENT $0 $13,181 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
4335 BUILDING MAINTENANCE $32,414 $50,556 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 0.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $32,414 $63,737 $45,000 $45,000 $45,000 0.00%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $0 $0 $50 $50 $50 0.00%
4415 MILEAGE $0 $0 $100 $100 $100 0.00%
4425 WATER SERVICE $7,027 $2,753 $5,000 $6,000 $6,000 0.00%
4480 CONTINGENCY/RESERVE $1,941 $0 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $60 $0 $250 $250 $250 0.00%
4491 DEPRECIATION $36,324 $35,778 $40,000 $37,000 $37,000 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $45,352 $38,530 $55,400 $53,400 $53,400 0.00%
4600 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $12,711 $10,000 $52,500 $0 -100.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $12,711 $10,000 $52,500 $0 -100.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $240,745 $275,964 $306,303 $346,258 $280,522 -18.98%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
CITY HALL LIGHTING UPGRADE $27,500 $0
OBJ DESCRIPTION
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
FUND 7 DEPARTMENT 0
2023 2024 2024 2025 2026 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4130 SALARIES-TEMPORARY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4134 PERA $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4135 FICA $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4138 UNEMPLOYMENT $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4211 ELECTRIC SERVICE $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $0 $0 $9,000 $9,000 $9,000 0.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $0 $0 $9,000 $9,000 $9,000 0.00%
4305 OPERATING SUPPLIES $154 $0 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 0.00%
4330 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
SIREN MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT $0 $3,225 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
PHSYICALS $0 $0 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 0.00%
DAKOTA COUNTY SPECIAL OPS $0 $0 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 0.00%
EOC SUPPLIES $0 $0 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $154 $3,225 $13,500 $13,500 $13,500 0.00%
4400 AMEM ANNUAL CONFERENCE $0 $0 $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 0.00%
4400 DAKOTA COUNTY EMER. PREP. CMTE.$15,144 $15,127 $14,000 $11,000 $11,000 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $15,144 $15,127 $15,200 $12,200 $12,200 0.00%
4620 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $54,905 $12,000 $12,000 $12,000 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $54,905 $12,000 $12,000 $12,000 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $15,299 $73,257 $49,700 $46,700 $46,700 0.00%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
OBJ DESCRIPTION
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FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION
FUND 6
2023 2024 2024 2025 2026 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
FIRE RELIEF
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4130 SALARIES-TEMPORARY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4134 PERA $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4135 FICA $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4138 UNEMPLOYMENT $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4200 RENTALS AND LEASES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4490 FIRE AID $138,052 $151,179 $125,000 $140,000 $152,000 8.57%
4490 CITY CONTRIBUTION $209,105 $239,190 $252,000 $270,000 $288,000 6.67%
4490 SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFIT ADMIN $0 $0 $1,000 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $347,157 $390,369 $378,000 $410,000 $440,000 7.32%
4600 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $347,157 $390,369 $378,000 $410,000 $440,000 7.32%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
OBJ DESCRIPTION
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SPECIAL PARK FUND
FUND 10 DEPARTMENT 0
2023 2024 2024 2025 2026 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
SPECIAL PARK
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4130 SALARIES-TEMPORARY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4134 PERA $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4135 FICA $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4138 UNEMPLOYMENT $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,250 $77,102 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4220 CITY AUDIT $1,425 $1,369 $1,330 $1,500 $1,625 8.33%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $2,675 $78,472 $1,330 $1,500 $1,625 8.33%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4460 ADJUSTABLE HOOPS $0 $0 $5,000 $0 $0 0.00%
4460 CONSTRUCTION COSTS $53,695 $39,536 $5,000 $0 $0 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $0 $0 $500 $500 $500 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $53,695 $39,536 $10,500 $500 $500 0.00%
4620 CAPITAL OUTLAY $520,788 $254,099 $235,000 $0 $95,000 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $520,788 $254,099 $235,000 $0 $95,000 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $577,159 $372,106 $246,830 $2,000 $97,125 4756.25%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
WENTWORTH BASKETBALL COURT EXPANSIO $45,000 $45,000
VALLEY PARK PLAYGROUND/PAVILLION $100,000 $50,000
BOCCE COURTS $40,000 $0
CAT OBJ DESCRIPTION
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DEBT SERVICE
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
2026 BUDGET
DEBT SUMMARY
IMPROVEMENT BONDS 2023 LEVY 2024 LEVY 2025 LEVY 2026 LEVY END DATE
2014 Refunding $67,512 $66,661 $65,148 $30,000 2/1/2027
2014 $79,150 $78,389 $76,824 $25,157 2/1/2035
2015 Refunding $138,324 $134,859 $131,394 $127,929 2/1/2028
2015 $48,800 $48,545 $48,290 $47,773 2/1/2036
2016 $79,823 $79,380 $78,726 $78,072 2/1/2037
2017 $95,616 $94,878 $94,140 $88,152 2/1/2030
2018 $103,267 $105,427 $107,377 $103,867 2/1/2030
FIRE STATION $623,543 $622,283 $620,393 $623,123 2/1/2035
2019 $269,631 $274,466 $227,591 $232,989 2/1/2031
2020 $174,538 $171,703 $174,119 $176,429 2/1/2032
2021 $203,146 $202,606 $104,951 $107,403 2/1/2034
2022 $0 $172,033 $171,609 $170,923 2/1/2033
2023 $0 $0 $138,464 $139,191 2/1/2034
2024 $0 $0 $0 $263,015 2/1/2035
TOTAL $1,883,350 $2,051,229 $2,039,026 $2,214,023
TAX ABATEMENT BONDS 2023 LEVY 2024 LEVY 2025 LEVY 2026 LEVY END DATE
2020 TAX ABATEMENT BONDS $173,615 $170,731 $173,097 $170,108 2/1/2032
EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES 2023 LEVY 2024 LEVY 2025 LEVY 2026 LEVY END DATE
DUMP TRUCK $27,300 $26,775 $0 $0 2/1/2025
FIRE TRUCK $132,195 $134,295 $136,238 $132,773 2/1/2034
GRAND TOTAL $2,216,460 $2,383,030 $2,348,361 $2,516,904
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STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE
FUND 28 DEPARTMENT 0
2023 2024 2024 2025 2026 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4130 SALARIES-TEMPORARY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4134 PERA $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4135 FICA $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4138 UNEMPLOYMENT $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4211 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $5,700 $9,719 $17,500 $17,500 $12,500 -28.57%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $0 $0 $500 $500 $500 0.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $5,700 $9,719 $18,000 $18,000 $13,000 -27.78%
4330 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $87,659 $11,841 $35,000 $75,000 $60,000 -20.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $87,659 $11,841 $35,000 $75,000 $60,000 -20.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4620 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $59,500 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $59,500 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $93,359 $81,060 $53,000 $93,000 $73,000 -21.51%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
OBJ DESCRIPTION
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City of Mendota Heights
Capital Requests Summary Fiscal Year 2026
Park AED's 10,000$
OpenGov Asset Management Software 62,433$
Valley Park Shelter Refresh & Playground Replacement 150,000$
Fire Station Parking Lot 80,000$
Water Tanker Replacement 250,000$
Garage Door Aprons & Bollards - Public Works 33,333$
Public Works Door Fobs 13,333$
Building Fund 200,000$
Depreciation 203,300$
TOTAL 1,002,399$
Capital Item Funding Source:
2026 Levy
Engineering Pickup Truck 48,000$ Equipment Reserve
Truck Mounted Message Board 15,000$ Equipment Reserve
Chief Fire Vehicle 85,000$ Equipment Reserve
Equipment Reserve 148,000$
Oheyawahe Interpretive Plan - Phase IV 10,000$ Oheywahe
Oheyawahe 10,000$
TOTAL 158,000$
OpenGov Asset Management Software 37,212$ Sewer/Storm Utility Funds
Wentworth Basketball Court Expansion 45,000$ Special Park Fund
Valley Park Shelter Refresh & Playground Replacement 50,000$ Special Park Fund
Par 3 Maintenance Garage Standby Generator 12,500$ Par 3 Fund
Garage Door Aprons & Bollards - Public Works 16,667$ Sewer Utility Fund
Public Works Door Fobs 6,667$ Sewer Utility Fund
TOTAL 168,046$
Capital Item Funding Source:
Fund Balance
Capital Item Funding Source:
Other Funds
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Version 08/20/2025
2026 BUDGET REQUEST SUMMARY WORKSHEET - GENERAL FUND & GENERAL FUND BALANCE
Scenario #2
Unassigned General Fund Balance 12/31/2024 13,079,199$ Included in Levy
Obligated Funds 1,573,934$ Proposed Levy
Unassigned General Fund Balance 11,505,265$
Proposed FY2026 General Fund Expenditures 13,964,834$
75%10,473,626$
(Estimated) Available Unassigned Fund Balance 1,031,640$
Funded FY2026 Budget Requests 1,002,399$
Available Unassigned Fund Balance 29,242$ (Remaining/Cushion)
Yes No Levy Fund Balance Other
Administration Paid Family Medical Leave Act Premiums 60,000$ N/A X 30,000$ 30,000$ State Mandate [50/50 City/Employee Split]
Administration Park AEDs 10,000$ No X 10,000$
Engineering OpenGov Asset Management Software (Cartegraph)99,645$ No X 62,433$ 37,212$
CD/Planning 2050 Comprehensive Plan 9,500$ N/A X 9,500$
Parks Oheyawahe Phase IV (Interpretive Plan)10,000$ N/A X 10,000$ Part of a larger state funded project
Parks Dog Park Water Source Addition 70,000$ Yes X
Parks Tot Lot Water Source Addition 50,000$ Yes X
Parks Wentworth Hockey Board Replacement 45,000$ Yes X 45,000$
Parks Wentworth Basketball Court Expansion 45,000$ Yes X 45,000$ Special Park Fund
Parks Valley Park Playground Replacment 140,000$ Yes X
Parks Valley Park Picnic Shelter Refresh 170,000$ Yes X
Parks Bocce Ball Court Addition 40,000$ No X
Par 3 Standby Generator-Maintenance Garage 12,500$ Yes X 12,500$ Par 3 Fund
Engineering Fleet - Truck Replacement (Engineering)48,000$ Yes X 48,000$
Public Works Fleet - Wheel Loader (Streets)220,000$ No X
Public Works Fleet - Truck Mounted Message Board (Streets)15,000$ No X 15,000$
Public Works Fleet - John Deere Gator (Parks)35,000$ Yes X
Fire Facility - Seal Wall Penetrations (Fire Station)10,000$ No X 10,000$ OSHA Compliance
Fire Facility - Fire Station Parking Lot 100,000$ Yes X 80,000$
Public Works Facility - Remove and Replace Garage Door Aprons and Bollards 50,000$ Yes X 33,333$ 16,667$
Public Works Facility - Public Works Door Fobs 20,000$ No X 13,333$ 6,667$
Administration Facility - City Hall Lighting Upgrades 27,500$ No X
Fire Chief 1 Vehicle Replacement 85,000$ Yes X 85,000$
Fire Water Tanker Replacement 425,000$ Yes X 250,000$
Fire Fire Relief Pension Contribution 18,000$ N/A X 18,000$
Recycling Position Change: Recycling Coordinator Hours 32,000$ N/A X 32,000$ Actual (net) increase of $5,000
Administration Depreciation 175,000$ N/A X 203,300$ To Equipment Reserve
Administration Building Fund: Police Department and City Hall 200,000$ N/A X 200,000$
TOTAL 2,222,145$ 302,500$ 1,002,399$ 198,046$
150,000$ 50,000$ Special Park Fund/Grant Funds
Department Budget Item Requested Initial
Budget Request
Included
in CIP?
Recommended? Funding Source Notes
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Net Tax Capacity
Pay 2025 Pay 2026
Actual Preliminary
Tax Capacity Value 38,138,135 39,653,470 3.97%
Tax Increment (435,272) (420,608) -3.37%
Fiscal disparaties Contribution (3,826,055) (4,111,466) 7.46%
Net Tax Capacity 33,876,808 35,121,396 3.67%
Tax Capacity Rate
Estimate
Tax levy 13,500,381 14,191,753 5.12%
Fiscal disparities (494,954) (517,743) 4.60%
Net tax levy 13,005,427 13,674,010 5.14%
Net Tax Capacity 33,876,808 35,121,396 3.67%
Tax Capacity Rate 0.38400 0.38942 1.41%
City of Mendota Heights
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Market Value for Residential Properties Increased an Average of 3.15% from 2025 to 2026
2026
Home Value Total 2025 Tax City Tax Difference % Change
310,230$ 1,191.28$
320,000$ 1,246.14$ 54.86$ 4.61%
$412,025 1,582.18$
$425,000 1,655.04$ 72.86$ 4.60%
$534,175 $2,084.04
$551,000 $2,195.36 111.32$ 5.34%
$678,625 $2,777.40
$700,000 $2,920.65 143.25$ 5.16%
Tax Rates for Mendota Heights
2006 28.027
2007 26.398 The percentage change increases as the valuations of the property increases over $500,000.
2008 24.142 Property taxes are calculated at 1% on the first $500,000 of the valuation.
2009 26.165 The calculation increases to 1.25% on the value over $500,000.
2010 28.061
2011 29.733
2012 32.057
2013 34.479
2014 34.737
2015 34.964 0.0001511 2015 referendum rate
2016 35.247 0.0001284 2016 referendum rate
2017 37.487 0.0001297 2017 referendum rate
2018 37.826 0.0001207 2018 referendum rate
2019 39.294 0.0001146 2019 referendum rate
2020 38.315 0.0001061 2020 referendum rate
2021 37.849 0.0001011 2021 referendum rate
2022 39.741 0.0000711 2022 referendum rates
2023 36.889 0.0000000 Referendum complete
2024 37.256
2025 38.400 0.384
2026 38.942 0.38942
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9.b
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: September 16, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance No. 602 - Short Term Home Rental Ordinance Updates
ITEM TYPE: Ordinance
DEPARTMENT: Community Development CONTACT: Sarah Madden, Community
Development Manager
ACTION REQUEST:
Adopt Ordinance No. 602 - Short Term Home Rental Ordinance
BACKGROUND:
The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 591: Short Term Rentals on December 3, 2024, which
went into full force and effect on January 1st, 2025. Since that time staff has implemented the
Short Term Rental licensing provisions and proceeded with providing information to those
interested in operating a short term rental about the licensing requirements on a reoccurring
basis.
To date, City Staff has received three Short Term Rental license applications. One was
determined to not be needed, one was denied, and one is still under review for completeness.
During the implementation timeline of the ordinance, staff has determined that for clarity of
the information contained in the ordinance, some minor "clean-up" changes are needed.
Attached is the proposed Ordinance No. 602, with redlined changes illustrating sections to be
removed with a strikethrough and sections to be added with an underline.
Due to the length of the proposed ordinance amendment, the City Council is also asked to
consider authorizing the publication of a Summary Ordinance, which requires 4/5ths of the
Council’s votes to succeed. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the ordinance
amendments within Ordinance No. 602, the Short Term Home Rental ordinance, and may
make an additional motion for the consideration of summary ordinance publication, as noted
below:
(1) Adopt Ordinance No. 602, Amending Title 3 of the City Code, Chapter 5A: Short Term
Rentals; and
(2) Authorize Publication of a Summary Ordinance of Ordinance No. 602
FISCAL AND RESOURCE IMPACT:
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n/a
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Ordinance No. 602 - Short Term Home Rental
2.Summary of Ordinance No. 602
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY:
Economic Vitality & Community Vibrancy
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 602
AMENDING TITLE 3: BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 5: RENTAL
HOUSING, ARTICLE A: SHORT TERM RENTALS
The City Council of the City of Mendota Heights does ordain:
Section 1. City Code Title 3 – BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS is hereby amended by
adding the underlined and removing the striked language within Chapter 5: RENTAL HOUSING,
Article A: SHORT TERM RENTALS as follows:
ARTICLE A. SHORT TERM HOME RENTALS
SECTION:
3-5A-1: Purpose And Scope
3-5A-2: Definitions
3-5A-3: Authorization And General Licensing Provisions
3-5A-4: Conditions Of License
3-5A-5: Enforcement
3-5A-6: Exemptions
3-5A-7: No Warranty By City
3-5A-1: PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
It is the purpose of this chapter to assure that short-term home rental of dwelling units in the
City’s R-1 one-family residential zoning districts isare conducted, operated, and maintained so as
not to become a nuisance to the surrounding neighborhood or an influence that fosters blight and
deterioration or creates a disincentive to reinvest in the community. The City recognizes that
short-term rentals provide an opportunity for residents to use their property to generate
supplemental income; and, when properly managed, short-term rentals have a minimal impact on
surrounding properties. When not properly managed, short-term rentals have the capacity to
generate noise, traffic, and trash beyond what is typically present in a residential neighborhood
creating a nuisance. These issues can be especially acute when the owner of the property does
not reside in the home. In order to promote the health, safety, general welfare, aesthetics, and
image of the community, the City facilitates and regulates the use of residential properties for
short-term rentals by requiring the licensure of short-term rentals. (Ord. 591, 12-3-2024)
3-5A-2: DEFINITIONS:
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For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall be defined as set forth below:
BEDROOM: A habitable room within a single-family dwelling which is used, or intended to be
used, primarily for the purpose of sleeping, but shall not include any kitchen or dining room. The
room shall have a method of egress in addition to the primary entry door to the room in
accordance with the Minnesota Residential Building Code.
DWELLING: A building or one or more portions thereof occupied or intended to be occupied
for residential purposes; but not including rooms in motels, hotels, nursing homes, boarding
houses, tents and recreational vehicles, or attached multiple- family dwellings.
DWELLING UNIT: A residential accommodation located within a dwelling that includes
permanently installed cooking, sleeping, and sanitation facilities, designed or intended for use as
living quarters for a single family. Dwelling units subject to this chapter are defined as being
detached dwelling units in the R-1 one-family zoning district.
OCCUPANT: A person who lives or sleeps in a dwelling unit.
OPERATOR: either an owner or an occupant renting their primary residence as a short term
home rental.
OWNER: Any person having a legal or equitable interest who is the recorded or unrecorded
owner, or otherwise has control, of the dwelling unit.
PRIMARY RESIDENCE: A dwelling unit where the property owner occupant lives in the
property for more than six months a year; qualifies for Homestead tax classification as defined
by MN Statutes 273.124 and as determined by the Dakota County Assessor.
RENT: To permit occupancy of a dwelling unit by a person other than the legal owner thereof,
pursuant to a written or unwritten agreement, whether or not a fee is required by the agreement.
SHORT TERM HOME RENTAL: The furnishing for consideration of lodging to tourist or
transient guests in a dwelling or dwelling unit, where the renting or letting for occupancy is for a
temporary period of time that is thirty (30) consecutive calendar days or less.
SHORT TERM HOME RENTAL GUEST: Any person who, at their own expense or at the
expense of another, exercises occupancy or possession, or is entitled to occupancy or possession,
by reason of any rental agreement, concession, permit, right of access, option to purchase,
license, time-sharing arrangement, or any other type of agreement for a period of thirty (30)
consecutive calendar days or less. (Ord. 591, 12-3-2024)
3-5A-3: AUTHORIZATION AND GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS:
A. Authorization. Rental of all or a portion of a primary residence as a short term home rental
by an owneroperator to a short term home rental guest is allowed as provided by this Section 3-
5A, following the issuance of a license as set forth herein.
B. General Licensing Provisions.
1. License Required:
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a. No property shall be used as a short-termshort term home rental without a license
issued by the City. The license once issued shall be valid for a period of one year from the date
of issuance and must be renewed annually. This requirement applies to short term home rentals
unless exempted pursuant to Section 3-5A-6 .
2. License Application:
a. Application for a license shall be made to the City upon a form furnished by the City.
An operatorperson who has been issued a rental license shall give notice, in writing, to the city
administrator, within five (5) business days of any change in the information contained on the
license application.
3. License Fees:
a. Licensing fees shall be prescribed as set forth in the City’s fee schedule, and maintained
on file in the office of the city administrator. The required fees shall be submitted along with the
application for a new or renewal license. Applications for a renewal license submitted after the
license term expiration are subject to a penalty fee.
4. License Terms:
a. All short term home rental licenses shall be valid for a period of one calendar year,
except as otherwise provided herein or in cases of suspension or revocation.
b. In order to be issued a license the applicant must submit the following application
materials:
(A) Name and address of the short term home rental property, the operator, and the
property owner.
(B) Either a signed statement that the operator is the owner of the property or a signed
statement from the owner attesting that the operator has authorization to operate the property as a
short term home rental.
(C) Name, address, and phone number of a local agent authorized to be the emergency
contact for the property and accessible at all times, and to make or order repairs or services for
the property if in violation of City or State Codes, if the person is different than the
owneroperator.
(C) (D) Number of bedrooms.
(D) (E) Maximum number of occupants.
(E) (F) Signed agreement that the City has permission to access exterior areas of the
property when responding to a reported violation of the standards in this section in order to
ascertain if a violation has occurred.
(F) (G) Verification that there are not any unresolved Code Enforcement or Property
Maintenance cases.
(G) (H) Affidavit Evidence of Residency to verify primary residence: Applicants for
short term home rental licenses are required to submit evidence and sign an affidavit of residency
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attesting that the home is theirused as a primary residence and acknowledging that subsequent
discovery of non-residency shall be ground for immediate revocation of the license. Evidence of
residency must be in writing and may include homestead tax status, a lease agreement, a
mortgage statement, or similar.
(H) (I) Listing services where the short term home rental is advertised.
(I) (J) Such other and further information as the City Council may require if applicable.
5. Initial License: Owners currently operating a short term home rental within the City shall
obtain a license as provided in this Section 3-5A within 45 days from the effective date of this
ordinance.
65. License Issuance: The City shall issue a short term home rental license if real estate
taxes and municipal utility bills for the dwelling unit have been paid, and the City has no record
of unresolved complaints regarding the property subject to the short term home rental license.
The short term home rental license must be in compliance with all standards of this Chapter.
76. Renewal Of License: An operator licensee may continue to rent a dwelling unit after the
expiration date of the rental license provided that the owner operator has filed with the city
administrator, on or before the expiration date, the appropriate renewal license application and
license fee, and provided that the City has no record of unresolved complaints regarding the
property subject to the rental license.
87. Transfer Of License: A short term home rental license shall not be transferable to
another person or to another dwelling unit. Each license shall automatically terminate upon the
sale or other conveyance of the property to an unlicensed person or entity. (Ord. 591, 12-3-2024)
3-5A-4: CONDITIONS OF LICENSE:
All short-term short term home rental unit owners and operators must comply with the following:
A. Performance Standards:
1. The short term home rental dwelling unit shall have a maximum of five (5) bedrooms.
Only one (1) bedroom may be larger 280 square feet in size.
2. The maximum occupancy within the short term home rental dwelling unit shall be two
(2) persons per bedroom in bedrooms less than 280 square feet in size. For a bedroom that is
larger than 280 square feet, the maximum occupancy may be up to four (4) persons.
3. Short term home rental reservations must have a minimum two (2) night stay.
4. The maximum number of vehicles that may be parked overnight on the property shall be
consistent with the Property Maintenance Code. Vehicles in garages shall not be counted towards
total number of vehicles.
5. The owneroperator of a short-term short term home rental dwelling unit must provide
sufficient waste collection containers and service for the short term home rental dwelling unit in
order to meet the demand of the unit’s occupants, including both primary residents and short
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term home rental guests. The owner operator shall be solely responsible for ensuring that waste
is properly collected, stored, and made available for regular collection. Waste may not be stored
outside of approved containers. All waste containers must be stored, screened, and collected in
accordance with Section 12-5-8 of this Code.
6. Listings advertising the property’s availability for rent must state the license number,
maximum occupancy permitted by the license, and the maximum number of vehicles that may be
parked overnight on the property.
7. Ensure that all short term home rental dwelling units have working smoke detectors and
carbon monoxide alarm(s) installed in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Sections 299F.362
and 299F.51, and in accordance with the Minnesota Residential Building Code and Minnesota
State Fire Code. Additionally, each unit shall have at least one properly maintained and charged
fire extinguisher located in an easily-accessible location which is clearly marked and which is
made known to the temporary occupants.
8. Provide and post the following information in a conspicuous place within each short-term
short term home rental dwelling unit:
a. Emergency contact information for the short term home rental dwelling unit
owneroperator;
b. Emergency contact information for the short term home rental dwelling operator local
agent, of if applicable;
c. The street address of the short term home rental dwelling unit;
d. A Floor Plan of the short term home rental dwelling unit indicating exits, escape routes,
and the location of all fire extinguishers;
e. The maximum occupancy limits of the short term home rental dwelling unit; and
f. A parking map showing all allowable parking locations serving the property.
9. An owneroperator must, as a continuing obligation, maintain a current register of short
term home rental guests that includes the following information: a record of the dates the unit
was rented, the number of short term home rental guests during the rental periods, and the
amount of rent paid by the short term home rental guests in connection with the rental of the
short term home rental dwelling unit. This record shall be kept by the owneroperator for at a
minimum of one year. In the license application or any application for license renewal, the owner
must designate the name, address, and telephone number of the person or persons who will have
possession of the register, and must notify the City Administrator or designee of any change in
the identity(ies), address(es), or telephone number(s) of such person or persons. The register
must be available for inspection by the City Administrator or designee at all reasonable times
and in the case of an emergency.
10. No short term home rental dwelling unit may be rented to any person who is under the
age of 25. The person who rents the unit must provide a telephone number to the owner or
operator and must be accessible to the owner or operator by telephone during the short term
home rental period.
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11. If the short term home rental dwelling unit includes a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub,
the owner or operator must obtain licensing from the Minnesota Department of Health.post a
sign near the pool, spa, or hot tub indicating that it is not licensed or inspected by the Ste, the
county or the City.
12. The short term home rental dwelling unit must have a visible house number that can be
easily seen from a public street during the day and at night.
13.The short term home rental dwelling unit must complyComply with all applicable city,
state, and federal laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations.
14. The operator shall Rremit all applicable local, state, and federal taxes, including, but not
limited to applicable lodging tax.
15. The city must be provided with accurate and up to date information regarding the name
and contact information for the short term home rental dwelling unit owner and operator and
local agent, if applicable. If the operator’s contact information changes, updates must be filed
with the city within 30 days of the date of the change.
B. Conduct On Licensed Premises: Disorderly Conduct: It is the responsibility of the
owneroperator to ensure that persons occupying the licensed premises conduct themselves in
such a manner so as not to cause the premises to be disorderly or constitute a nuisance. The
owner oroperator of the short-termshort term home rental dwelling unit is responsible to ensure
that the property remains in compliance with the City’s nuisance regulations. (Ord. 591, 12-3-
2024)
3-5A-5: ENFORCEMENT:
The application for a short term home rental license will be reviewed by the City Administrator
or their designee.
A. Inspections: The City Administrator or their designee shall conduct inspections of the short
term home rental dwelling unit to determine the compliance with the applicable provisions of
this code. An inspection is required prior to the initial issuance of the license. The City may
conduct inspections of the short term home rental dwelling unit upon submittal of a license
renewal application. The code official or designated representative may enter, examine, and
survey at all reasonable times all short term home rentals dwelling units and premises after
obtaining consent from an owner or occupant of the premises.
B. Violations:
1. It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to be in conflict with or in violation
of any of the provisions of this Section or other provisions of this Code.
2. The code official shall serve a notice of violation on the licenseeoperator and property
owner. If the notice of violation is not complied with, the code official shall institute the
appropriate proceeding at law or in equality to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to
require the termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions
of this chapter or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto.
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3. A short term home rental license may be revoked or suspended for violations of this
section.
4. The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the city attorney from
instituting appropriate action to restrain, correct or abate a violation, or to prevent illegal
occupancy of a building in violation of this section, structure or premises, or to stop an illegal
act, conduct, business or utilization of the building, structure or premises.
5. The operator and property owner of record shall be jointly responsible for any city costs
in enforcing the provisions of this chapter including inspection fees, or other fees, charges or
penalties that are imposed as permitted by law.
C. License Suspension Or Revocation, Or Refusal To Renew:
1. In the event of any potential health or safety violations, the code official may suspend the
license until the violation is corrected.
2. If a property with a short term home rental receives three notices of violation within a
365-day period, its short term home rental license shall be revoked. The license may be revoked
after a single violation if the violation is not immediately corrected pursuant to a notice of
violation.
3. No person who has had a permit revoked under this Section shall be issued a short term
home rental license for one year from the date of revocation.
D. Appeal: The licenseeoperator or property owner may appeal the occupancy limit, parking
limit, denial, suspension, or revocation to the City Council. The licenseeperson appealing to the
City Council must file with the city clerk a notice of appeal within ten days of an issuance,
denial, suspension, or revocationthe action being appealed. The Council shall consider the appeal
at a regularly scheduled council meeting on or after 15 days from service of the notice of appeal
upon the City Clerk by the licensee. Hearing on the appeal shall be open to the public, and tThe
licenseeoperator or property owner shall have the right to appear and be represented by legal
counsel and to offer evidence in behalf of licensure. At the conclusion of the hearing, or as soon
thereafter as practicable, the Council may order:
1. The denial, suspension, or revocation of the license.
2. The denial, suspension, or revocation by the code official be lifted and the license be
issued or returned to the licenseeowner or operator.
3. Additional terms, conditions and stipulations to be imposed on the license to mitigate
problems. (Ord. 591, 12-3-2024)
3-5A-6: EXEMPTIONS:
This Chapter does not apply to:
A. Hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, nursing homes, or state licensed residential care
facilities.
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B. Individual sleeping rooms within an otherwise owner-occupied residence, or rentals where
the owner is present for the duration of the rental. (Ord. 591, 12-3-2024)
3-5A-7: NO WARRANTY BY CITY:
By adopting and undertaking to enforce this Chapter 3-5A, neither the city, nor its elected
officials, employees, consultants, contractors, or agents warrant or guaranty the safety, fitness, or
suitability of any rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit in the city. Owners and short term home
rental guests should take appropriate steps to protect their interests, possessions, health, safety,
and welfare. (Ord. 591, 12-3-2024)
Section 2. Effective date.
This ordinance shall be effective immediately following adoption and publication according to
law.
ADOPTED this 16th day of September, 2025 by the City Council for the City of Mendota
Heights.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
___________________________________
Stephanie B. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Nancy Bauer, City Clerk
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 602
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3: BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS,
CHAPTER 5: RENTAL HOUSING, ARTICLE A: SHORT TERM RENTALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, on September 16, 2025, Ordinance No. 602 was
adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, because of the lengthy nature of Ordinance No.
602, the following summary of the ordinance has been prepared for publication.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the ordinance adopted by the City Council
amends Title 3: Business and License Regulations, Chapter 5: Rental Housing, Article A: Short
Term Rentals, to modify language improving clarity and cohesiveness of the ordinance
provisions, and update terminology.
A printed copy of the whole ordinance is available for inspection by any person during
the City’s regular office hours at the office of the City Administrator/City Clerk or on the City’s
website.
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION by the City Council
of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, this 16th day of September 2025.
CITY COUNCIL OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
/S/Stephanie B. Levine, Mayor
Attest
/s/Nancy Bauer, City Clerk
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