2019.12.03 Work Session Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: November 27, 2019
City Council
Work Session Agenda
December 3, 2019
Immediately following the City Council meeting
Conference Room A
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter,
the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on December 3, 2019 in
Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council Members Staff
____ Parsons ____ Norris
____ Adams ____ Therres
____ Banks ____ Gilchrist
____ Budziszewski ____ Serres
____ Deshler ____ McGann
____ Kiser ____ Ray
____ LaRoche ____ Revering
____ Sutter
____ Elholm
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. 2020 budget and tax levy.
2. Constituent issues update. *
3. New business.*
4. Announcements.*
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
*Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at (763) 531-
1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
December 3, 2019
Council direction
Overall levy increase of 9.03%
3% levy increase to General Fund
6.03% increase to Capital Funds
Includes 1% to Park Improvement Fund
5.03% to Building Fund
All other Capital Funds remain at 2019 levels
2019 Adopted
2020 Council
Direction
2020 %
Change
General levy 9,716,249$ 10,007,543$ 3.00 %
Capital improvements levy
Police Equipment Revolving 154,938 154,938 -
Park Improvement 248,310 358,914 44.54
Fire Equipment Revolvivng - - -
Street Construction 110,144 110,144 -
Total Capital Improvement levy 513,392 623,996 21.54
Internal Service levy
Information Technology 159,179 159,179 -
PIR - -
Buildings 585,888 1,208,275 106.23
Fleet 85,680 85,680 -
Total Internal Service levy 830,747 1,453,134 74.92
EDA 282,744 282,744 -
Total levy 11,343,132$ 12,367,417$ 9.03%%
Overall levy increase of 9.03%
Continuation of investment in capital funds
Significant impact to services (reduction of 3 -
4 FTE positions)
General Fund reductions $389,258
Less staff modifications $200,394
Shortfall $188,864
Capital reductions of $273,431
General Fund
Interest earnings increase 50,000$
Vacant Building Registration (fewer vacant homes)(10,000)
Fire permits (vent hood cleaning)3,500
Antenna revenue 12,000
Election reimbursement 12,000
Co-Rec Volleyball (increased registration)9,000
Seasonal employees - parks 15,000
DWI Grant 30,000
Rental housing licensing (rentals stabilizing)5,000
Planning and Zoning fees (3-year average)1,500
Fines - Administrative Fines (3-year average)25,000
Overtime in assessing and finance 1,840
Electic service Community Center (LED fixtures in
gym)5,000
Legal fee reduction 9,000
Payroll allocation for Community Development 31,554
Total 200,394$
Capital Levy Reductions
Fire Equipment levy 100,000$
Police Equipment Revolving 53,099
Street Construction 6,806
Information Technology 723
Fleet 857
Building 111,946
Total 273,431$
General Fund Budget Shortfall $188,864
2019 Adopted
2020 Proposed -
Alternate
2020 %
Change
General levy 9,716,249$ 10,202,061$ 5.00 %
Capital improvements levy
Police Equipment Revolving 154,938 154,938 -
Park Improvement 248,310 358,914 44.54
Fire Equipment Revolvivng - - -
Street Construction 110,144 110,144 -
Total Capital Improvement levy 513,392 623,996 21.54
Internal Service levy
Information Technology 159,179 159,179 -
PIR - -
Buildings 585,888 1,013,756 73.03
Fleet 85,680 85,680 -
Total Internal Service levy 830,747 1,258,615 51.50
EDA 282,744 282,744 -
Total levy 11,343,132$ 12,367,417$ 9.03 %
Overall levy increase of 9.03%
Continuation of investment in capital funds
No significant impact to services –Staffing is
preserved
General Fund reductions $200,394
Less staff modifications $200,394
Shortfall $ 0
Capital reductions of $467,950
General Fund
Interest earnings increase 50,000$
Vacant Building Registration (fewer vacant homes)(10,000)
Fire permits (vent hood cleaning)3,500
Antenna revenue 12,000
Election reimbursement 12,000
Co-Rec Volleyball (increased registration)9,000
Seasonal employees - parks 15,000
DWI Grant 30,000
Rental housing licensing (rentals stabilizing)5,000
Planning and Zoning fees (3-year average)1,500
Fines - Administrative Fines (3-year average)25,000
Overtime in assessing and finance 1,840
Electic service Community Center (LED fixtures in
gym)5,000
Legal fee reduction 9,000
Payroll allocation for Community Development 31,554
Total 200,394$
General Fund Budget Shortfall $0.00
Capital Levy Reductions
Police Equipment Revolving 53,099$
Park Improvement -
Fire Equipment Revolvivng 100,000
Street Construction 6,806
Information Technology 723
PIR -
Buildings 306,465
Fleet 857
Total 467,950$
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