Anoka City Council

September 16, 2019 (Regular) Page 1 of 14 REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANOKA CITY COUNCIL ANOKA CITY HALL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. ROLL CALL Present at roll call: Mayor Rice, Councilmembers Barnett, Skogquist, and Wesp. Staff present: City Manager Greg Lee; Police Captain Andy Youngquist; Electric Utility Director Greg Geiger; Finance Director Brenda Smith; Public Services Director Mark Anderson; Public Services Administrator Lisa LaCasse; Mark Lucht Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector; HRA Housing Manager Darin Berger; and City Attorney Scott Baumgartner. Absent at roll call: Councilmember Freeburg. 3. COUNCIL MINUTES 3.1 Minutes of the August 26, 2019, Worksession. September 3, 2019, Regular Meeting. Councilmember Skogquist requested corrections to the August 26, 2019, Worksession minutes on Page 2, Paragraph 4: “…for emergencies on the east west side of the river…”; Page 5, Paragraph 4: “Mr. Lee said staff would be reviewing a possible liquor store relocation as there was a developer interested in the West Store site due to the upcoming Highway 10 project…”; and Page 7, Paragraph 5: “…best before doing any power hardware purchasing towards advanced meter infrastructure.” Motion by Councilmember Skogquist, seconded by Councilmember Wesp, to waive the reading and approve the August 26, 2019, Worksession as corrected and the September 3, 2019, Regular Meeting as presented. Vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried. 4. OPEN FORUM 4.1 Devin Hanson; Youth First. September 16, 2019 (Regular) Page 2 of 14 Devin Hanson, Executive Director of Youth First, introduced herself and provided an overview of Youth First and their work with youth in Andover, Anoka, Coon Rapids and Ramsey. She outlined changes with Youth First and shared information on their current operation that included summer and after school programs to engage youth and families to ensure they have the five fundamental promises needed to be successful; caring adults, safe places, healthy start, effective education and opportunities to help others. Ms. Hanson shared about the recent full turnover in staffing and the increase from an average of 15 youth in after school programing to 40 youth attending regularly at the high school. She spoke about their work to connect youth to resources outside of the school and shared about key youth leaders they engage to help with community events to encourage leadership skills. Councilmember Barnett asked more about programming offerings. Ms. Hanson explained the program was offered two days per week at Anoka High School for approximately three hours that focused on social time and project work. Councilmember Wesp shared about the upcoming Taste of Community fundraiser on October 10 at the Fountains at Ramsey then referred to the recent Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast event with Kat Perkins. He said Youth First has been part of the community for 25 years which the City has always supported and that Youth First’s objectives have done well for the community. 4.2 Gary Ladyka and Liz McFarland; Anoka Halloween. Gary Ladyka, Anoka Halloween, thanked the Council for their continued support of Anoka Halloween, which will be celebrating its 99th year. He thanked the Police and Fire Departments, all volunteers, and local sponsors, then outlined this year’s events highlighting the Orange Tie Ball. He presented the Council with this year’s commemorative mug then shared about the updated website, ambassador candidate program, then introduced the committee members who each shared their role with Anoka Halloween. Mr. Ladyka said they were working on the 100th anniversary with special events being planned and thanked staff members Lisa LaCasse and Jon Holmes for their work. 4.3 Proclamation; Domestic Violence Awareness Month; October. Kylie Foss, Community Engagement Coordinator for Alexandra House, thanked the City for recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month and for their support of Alexandra House, adding they were grateful for the City’s leadership on the issue of domestic violence. She explained how the number of people who need support continues to increase and said that in 2018 alone 3,000 services were issued to 200 residents of Anoka. She shared about the annual Hope Fest that will be held on Saturday September 28 at Lino Lakes YMCA to raise awareness of domestic violence, which will include a walk, vendor exhibitor fair, and other events. September 16, 2019 (Regular) Page 3 of 14 Mayor Rice read the Proclamation into the record and thanked Alexandra House for their support to Anoka residents who experience domestic violence. 4.4 Waterfowl for Warriors (WFW) and Anoka Ramsey Outdoors Youth Waterfowl Hunts Overview. Public Services Administrator Lisa LaCasse shared that on Saturday, September 7, 2019, Waterfowl for Warriors (WFW) held their 2nd annual youth waterfowl hunt during the Minnesota DNR Youth Waterfowl Weekend. She said the event included several special guests, Federal Premium & CCI Ammunition (Vista Outdoors). Ms. LaCasse shared photos and a news clip highlighting the event and thanked Federal Premium who provided ammunition and free hats and sweatshirts to each of the youth hunters, their chaperones and many of the volunteers. LaCasse shared the upcoming dates for Waterfowl for Warriors adult hunts. Ms. LaCasse shared that on Sunday, September 8, 2019, AR Outdoors held their first youth waterfowl hunt. In order to be eligible to hunt, the youth must have received their Firearm Safety Certification from AR Outdoors. LaCasse shared that an Anoka Conservation Officer was present and provided a safety overview with the youth prior to entering the field. Countless other volunteers and members of AR Outdoors assisted in providing a quality hunting experience that included pro callers and dog handlers, Anoka PD Officers, and local outdoor icon/celeb Ron Schara. Anoka American Legion provided lunch following the hunt. Councilmember Wesp shared this was the seventh year of the event designed for veterans who do not have an opportunity to hunt then shared about the mix of veterans who participate from many different conflicts and how Anoka was uniquely positioned to offer this hunting opportunity. He thanked Federal Cartridge, the City’s largest employer, for donating ammunition for the event and said he was pleased to see how important safety was considered during the event and thanked all the volunteers for their work, including Ms. LaCasse and Mr. Holmes. Councilmember Wesp also thanked staff for their work on the End of Year Bash event that was previously held which attracted 1,600 people with music, activities, and an outdoor movie. Councilmember Barnett asked if AR Sports was able to see how Waterfowl for Warriors was organized and asked about fundraising efforts. Ms. LaCasse said AR Sports attended the event last year and knew about the event organization then added about the merchandise fundraising to help purchase our own equipment such as boats, decoys, and food so that this event can continue. Mayor Rice suggested encouraging donations of hunting items as well. 4.5 Police Activity Update. September 16, 2019 (Regular) Page 4 of 14 Police Captain Andy Youngquist thanked Alexandra House for their work to fight domestic violence then shared about the lethality assessment protocol program that started in 2010 to help address the alarming number of domestic homicides that had been occurring. He shared how the coordinated effort began to address this concern by meeting with victims and providing resources such as Alexandra House to reduce the potential of being revictimized. Captain Youngquist shared a screening tool used to accomplish the goal of connecting resources then shared statistics on high risk victims and how the program was new and innovative in Anoka County and critical in helping to secure no contact orders and reduce the number of homicides from 14 to 6 since 2011. Mayor Rice noted other counties do not have a resource such as Alexandra House and how vital they are and thanked them for the help they provide. Councilmember Barnett asked about the recent street racing issue that has been evolving in the City. Captain Youngquist spoke about groups who populate at late hours for street racing and how staff is working to identify the organizers and address the problem through police presence. 5. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 5.1 On-Sale Wine, 3.2 Malt Liquor and Strong Beer; Nicole Fyten-Swap, dba; Jellybean & Julia’s, 530 W. Main Street. RESOLUTION City Manager Greg Lee said the City has received an application for an On-Sale Wine/3.2 Malt Liquor/Strong Beer License from Nicole Fyten-Swap, dba; Jellybean & Julia’s, 530 W Main Street. Staff is in the process of conducting the necessary background investigations and inspections and so far, no concerns or objections have been expressed. However, approval of these licenses will be contingent upon successful investigations and inspections. Nicole Fyten-Swap, owner of Jellybean & Julia’s, shared how the restaurant has been operating for three years and their desire to offer beer and wine to their customers. Councilmember Barnett asked if the hours of operation will change. Ms. Fyten- Swap said they may extend hours to 10:00 p.m. but since it was a family-owned restaurant with only 30 seats they would review the hours first. Councilmember Wesp confirmed no distilled spirts would be served. Councilmember Barnett asked why the license expired at the end of the year. Mr. Lee said the license period expires December 31 but would be prorated and eligible for renewal for 2020. September 16, 2019 (Regular) Page 5 of 14 Mayor Rice opened the public hearing at 7:51 p.m. Being no comments Mayor Rice closed the public hearing at 7:51 p.m. NOTE: By motion from Councilmember Wesp, which was seconded by Councilmember Barnett, and by a unanimous vote of the Council, agenda item 9.1 was moved up on the agenda and acted upon at this point. Councilmember Skogquist asked about limitations on the number of licenses based on population. City Attorney Scott Baumgartner said the only limitation was for off-sale liquor stores and did not extend to on-sale licenses. Motion by Councilmember Skogquist, seconded by Councilmember Barnett, to adopt a resolution approving the issuance of an On-Sale Wine License with Strong Beer Authorization and On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License to Nicole Fyten- Swap, Dba; Jellybean & Julia’s, 530 W Main St, Anoka, Minnesota, contingent upon a successful background investigation and inspections. Councilmember Barnett complimented Ms. Fyten-Swap on the great restaurant and for her investment in the community. Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Rice, Councilmembers Barnett, Skogquist, and Wesp voted in favor. Motion carried. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Skogquist thanked Charter Commission Chairperson Craig Sorenson for his years of service to the City through the Charter Commission, Planning Commissions and Parking Advisory Board. Motion by Councilmember Skogquist, seconded by Councilmember Wesp, to approve Consent Agenda 6.1 through 6.4. 6.1 Approve Verified Bills. 6.2 Revising and Setting Council Calendars. 6.3 Acceptance of Resignation of Craig Sorenson; Charter Commission. 6.4 Issuance of a Massage Therapist License for Fay Siino of Anoka at Anoka Massage and Pain Therapy, 710 East River Road. Vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried. 7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS September 16, 2019 (Regular) Page 6 of 14 7.1. Planning Items: None. 8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATION None. 9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 9.1 RES/On-Sale Wine, 3.2 Malt Liquor and Strong Beer; Nicole Fyten-Swap, dba; Jellybean & Julia’s, 530 W. Main Street. ACTED UPON AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING 9.2 RES/Approving a Special Law Authorizing Tax Increment Financing Districts for Housing Purposes and Expenditures from the Commuter Rail Transit Village (CRTV) Tax Increment Financing District. RESOLUTION Finance Director Brenda Smith stated staff has worked with the State Legislature to get a bill passed that would allow the Commuter Rail Transit Village Tax Increment Financing District (CRTV TIF) three additional years to spend funds, to purchase property for redevelopment and be able to use Tax Increment Funds to pay back the debt. She said having three additional years to purchase property will allow more redevelopment in the CRTV district and bring in additional tax increment funds. Motion by Councilmember Barnett, seconded by Councilmember Wesp, to adopt a resolution approving a Special Law authorizing Tax Increment Financing Districts for Housing Purposes and Expenditures from the Commuter Rail Transit Village Tax Increment Financing District. Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Rice, Councilmembers Barnett, Skogquist, and Wesp voted in favor. Motion carried. 9.3 RES/Adopting 2020 Proposed Budget and Preliminary Tax Levy. RESOLUTION Ms. Smith shared a background report with the Council stating the 2020 budget process began in August and was based on Council directives and the 2019 goal session. The proposed 2020 budget for all funds, excluding the HRA component unit, is $69,543,980, which is a 9.25% increase from 2019. The 2019/2020 proposed levy is set at $7,372,960 which is down ($216,425) from the original September 16, 2019 (Regular) Page 7 of 14 staff proposed levy. The proposed levy is an increase of $344,369 or 4.9% above the 2019 levy. Residential property taxpayers will see a small increase in City property taxes. The levy increase, along with changes in fiscal disparity contributions and distributions, changes in tax increment and market value all affect the tax rate and the amount of property tax levy distributed to individual properties. Ms. Smith stated this is a preliminary levy and cannot be increased; staff will continue working on the budget to propose additional cuts. The final levy will not be set until the December 16 Council meeting. The City Council will hold a public hearing on December 2, 2019, where the public may comment on the proposed budget and levy which will total $7,372,960 and result in approximately a $50 increase in City property taxes. Councilmember Skogquist commented on his first budget cycle which was an interesting process and how he appreciated City Charter and State law that required a balanced budget and transparent process. He said while the budget results in a 4.9% increase it includes needed projects. He encouraged the public to share their input prior to final adoption and thanked staff for their work. Councilmember Wesp inquired about the resulting increase despite the decrease in insurance premiums. Ms. Smith said staff budgeted 17% increase in health insurance premiums based on last year’s rate but was quoted a zero increase this year. She explained that the increase was kept in the budget to provide for possible funding needed for the comparable worth study with the hopes of lowering the levy in December. Motion by Councilmember Barnett, seconded by Councilmember Skogquist, to adopt a resolution relating to adoption of a preliminary 2020 budget and certifying a proposed property tax levy collectible in 2020, and setting public hearing dates. Councilmember Barnett explained how 80% of the total budget was used for Public Safety, Public Works, and Parks and was being used for community needs. Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Rice, Councilmembers Barnett, Skogquist, and Wesp voted in favor. Motion carried. 9.4 RES/Consenting to the HRA Adopting a Tax Levy Collectible in 2020. RESOLUTION Ms. Smith shared a background report stating the City Council must consent to any Authority levy prior to becoming effective as required by Minnesota Statutes Section 469.033. She shared the HRA resolution adopting a 2019 tax levy, collectible in 2020 with a proposed levy of $295,380 which is approximately the maximum levy allowable. Ms. Smith explained this amount was $22,434 more than the 2019 levy or an 8.2% increase and said the HRA levy will be used to accomplish the goals of the authority and in furtherance of its housing and September 16, 2019 (Regular) Page 8 of 14 redevelopment plans. The maximum levy allowed for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority is 0.0185 percent of taxable market value, or approximately $295,814. Councilmember Barnett said this was a very small increase to the average homeowner and asked about the HRA’s current balance. Ms. Smith agreed the overall amount was very small and said the balance was $385,000. Councilmember Skogquist asked what type of programs the funding was used for. HRA Housing Manager Darin Berger stated a large portion goes to redevelopment for property purchases and demolition as well as commercial loan improvement programs and fire suppression projects. Mayor Rice asked more about the available programs. Mr. Berger outlined the current programs being offered in conjunction with the Center for Energy and Environment that provided low-interest loans, rebate programs and home advisor visits free to homeowners to help educate homeowners on remodeling processes. He also spoke about the rental conversion program that was just beginning. Motion by Councilmember Wesp, seconded by Councilmember Barnett, to adopt a resolution consenting to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Anoka adopting a 2019 tax levy collectible in 2020. Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Rice, Councilmembers Barnett, Skogquist, and Wesp voted in favor. Motion carried. 9.5 RES/Cancellation of 2020 Bond Levy. RESOLUTION Ms. Smith shared that according to Minnesota State Statute 475.61, the City is required to adopt a resolution canceling the bond levy, which is originally certified with Anoka County, if it is not intending to levy for the certified bond levy amount. The proposed resolution cancels the bond levy because the amount needed to pay the City’s debt is included in the general fund operating levy as a transfer out. There will be no impact to the budget or the truth and taxation notices to property tax payers, as the cancellation of debt was already included in the calculations. Councilmember Skogquist clarified the process for including a line item levy for items bonded and if other cities use this process. Ms. Smith explained cities are required to levy for debt and the County makes sure the City is covered and if we choose to include the City levy the Council has to pass a resolution to say there would not be a separate line item as it is included in the $7 million general fund budget. She said she was unsure how many other cities do this process but noted Anoka has done this in the past. September 16, 2019 (Regular) Page 9 of 14 Motion by Councilmember Skogquist, seconded by Mayor Rice, to adopt a resolution authorizing cancellation of certain tax levies. Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Rice, Councilmembers Barnett, Skogquist, and Wesp voted in favor. Motion carried. 9.6 ORD/Purchase Agreement for City’s Sale of 4th/Rum River Site. (1st Reading) Community Development Director Doug Borglund shared that the City has been in discussions with Weekley Homes LLC regarding property known as City Development Site #2 or the 4th and Rum River development site. The property is zoned Transit Oriented Development – Residential Emphasis District. The subject property is made up of two parcels equaling 5.56 acres in size. The buyer, David Weekley Homes LLC, is planning on constructing urban style, detached, association-maintained townhomes. The parcel is listed for $3.40 a square foot, $146,762 per acre, or a total sale price of $816,000.00. The City has received an offer of $3.40 per square foot, $146,762.00 per acre, or a total of $816,000.00 for the 5.56-acre parcel contingent upon the City Council’s approval to enter into a purchase agreement. The City Attorney from a legal perspective is satisfied with the purchase agreement. He shared the proposed schedule as well as conceptual layout of the project that included 13 units per acre totaling 56 units with trails. Councilmember Wesp asked if this would be an association project and inquired about the sale rate of their Maple Grove project. Ian Peterson, David Weekley Homes, said this project would involve an association to maintain the exteriors, lawn, landscaping, and snow removal and said the Maple Grove project was on target to sell 42 units this year. Councilmember Skogquist spoke about the project in the former easement area and nearby topography then referred to the nice grove of oak trees in the area and asked that the developer do whatever is possible to preserve trees and keep the character of the area to blend as much as possible. Mr. Peterson said they would review the tree survey and do what they could to retain the trees as much as possible. Councilmember Wesp asked about the need to sprinkle the buildings in Maple Grove and if it was due to unit proximity. Mr. Peterson said the buildings were sprinkled as part of the Planned Unit Development requirements in Maple Grove and while fire safety could have been accomplished through eave blocking there was a concern about ice dams and in the end was the right thing to do. Mayor Rice noted the best time to include fire sprinklers is during construction then spoke about the urban housing concept and streetscape and his hope to preserve and capture the areas as the topography adds character. Mr. Peterson September 16, 2019 (Regular) Page 10 of 14 said the cost of fire suppression has lowered over the years and said they try to create open space in all their projects and hope to shift that area to the northeast corner by the oak trees and include more of a seating area and fire pit with other of built-in amenities as this was a beautiful setting. Councilmember Skogquist said he toured the Maple Grove site and liked the quality building materials and variations in streetscape, adding the project blended well. He said this would be a good fit in Anoka with density and transitions to next areas. Motion by Councilmember Wesp, seconded by Councilmember Skogquist, to hold the first reading of an ordinance to convey real property to Weekley Homes, LLC. Mayor Rice said he was excited for this new project and development in this area. Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Rice, Councilmembers Barnett, Skogquist and Wesp voted in favor. Motion carried. 9.7 RES/Declaration of Hazardous Property/Public Nuisance and Abatement Order. RESOLUTION Mr. Borglund shared that the City received a complaint on August 29, 2019, concerning the exterior accumulation of junk/rubbish/refuse at the property of 931 Madison Street. Staff inspected the subject property on August 30, 2019, observed and documented the reported conditions, and determined that the conditions of the subject property constituted violations of City Code. The accumulation of trash, junk, rubbish, or refuse of any kind has been found to cause blight or constitute a blighting factor and prohibited. On August 30, 2019, a Public Nuisance Notice/Abatement Order was posted on the front door of the subject property and per City Code, the notice/order provided 10 days (by September 9, 2019) for the property owner to correct the violations of the City Code. The notice further stated that failure to comply with the notice/order may result in the City pursuing the abatement of the violations. The subject property was re-inspected by staff on September 10, 2019, and was found to still be in violation of City Code for the continued exterior accumulation of junk/rubbish/refuse. An administrative citation for those violations was issued on September 11, 2019. Councilmember Barnett said this property has caused concerns by the neighbors, is a public nuisance, and has created an undesirable neighborhood. She appreciated staff getting the process started as early as possible and thanked them for their communication to the neighborhood. September 16, 2019 (Regular) Page 11 of 14 Motion by Councilmember Barnett, seconded by Councilmember Wesp, to adopt a resolution declaring the property of 931 Madison Street a hazardous property and public nuisance and ordering the abatement of the hazardous property and public nuisance for Mark B. Kotzer, 931 Madison Street. Councilmember Wesp asked if anyone was living onsite. Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector Mark Lucht said people were living in the home and noted citations have been issued for windows and interior conditions that have not been fulfilled. He said the owner comes and goes and that the property is used by squatters and cannot be registered as rental property as it was occupied by the property owner. Mayor Rice asked if the debris amounts have been growing. Mr. Lucht said the amounts have grown and was not sure if the property had garbage service. Councilmember Skogquist asked if the abatement would address the exterior issues only. Mr. Lucht clarified the orders would address just clean-up of the exterior only at this time. Councilmember Barnett asked who addresses the abatement. Mr. Borglund said staff would contract for the work with police presence. Mr. Lee explained a contractor is used for these types of projects then assessed back to the property owner with a clear and accurate billing. Mayor Rice asked about items of value and if everything is disposed of. Mr. Baumgartner said this was a difficult process and is conducted through due process that allows for a property owner to answer the order and provides for 20 days to hold property and claim but if not claimed, it is then disposed of. Councilmember Barnett clarified costs for cleaning and storage would be included on the property taxes. Mr. Baumgartner said they would, adding this was a very transparent process and is the best way to afford private property owners due process. Mayor Rice said issues with blight can take a long time and said he was pleased with the process and how it was getting done as quickly as possible. Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Rice, Councilmembers Barnett, Skogquist, and Wesp voted in favor. Motion carried. 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 11. NEW BUSINESS September 16, 2019 (Regular) Page 12 of 14 11.1 Issuance of New Special Event License; Haven for Heroes, Nicole Burnham Veteran Suicide Awareness 5K Walk; Saturday, October 5, 2019. Mr. Lee shared that a Special Event License application was received for the first annual Nicole Burnham Veteran Suicide Awareness 5K Walk, a fundraising event to raise money for its sponsoring entities; Pooters Peeps-The Nicole Burnham Legacy Foundation and Haven for Heroes. It is scheduled to occur on Saturday, October 5, 2019, and will be hosted at Haven for Heroes with the walk starting there and traveling south along the Rum River Trail to the boat landing, and back to Haven for Heroes to hear from guest speakers. Expected attendance is 175 and no streets or parking lots will be closed. They are not serving any food or beverages and will be hosting a raffle but the State is not requiring a permit for the raffle because the value of the prizes in under their regulation limit. City Staff and ABLA have reviewed and approved the application and while the Anoka Classic Car Show and the City’s Movie in the Park is planned for that evening at Riverfront Memorial Park, staff agrees there would be no conflict with the three events. Stacy Burnham spoke about Veterans Suicide Awareness Day and her daughter who passed away by suicide and their mission to help veterans. Mayor Rice said this was a tragic story that pulls at all of us and the importance of helping people get the help they need and want and that awareness and fundraising will help address this concern. He said he hoped for tremendous support of the project. Councilmember Barnett asked where people can sign up for the event. Ms. Burnham said the event can be accessed through Eventbrite, Facebook, and Havens for Heroes. Councilmember Skogquist referred to a recent article on the event and how the other events on the same day will help get people talking. Motion by Councilmember Skogquist, seconded by Councilmember Barnett, to approve issuance of new special event license; Haven for Heroes, Nicole Burnham Veteran Suicide Awareness 5K Walk; Saturday, October 5, 2019, and waive the special event license fee. Councilmember Wesp said this type of event is exactly what the City and Haven for Heroes wanted to raise awareness and is a great partnership. Vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried. 12. UPDATES AND REPORTS September 16, 2019 (Regular) Page 13 of 14 12.1 Bi-Annual Round-Up Donation. Ms. Smith shared an update on the status of the “Round Up for Change” program regarding collections and disbursement of revenues. The round up program, which was adopted November 21, 2011, Policy # 2011-03, has been in place starting 2012. Funds collected are for donations that improve the lives of families, children and seniors in our community. Each new customer is introduced to the program when they sign up for service, and make the decision to enroll or not at that time. Unfortunately, participation continues to decline from 8,100 in 2012 to 5,267 in 2019. Donations for the first half of the current year are $15,151. There is a balance of $17,926 available for disbursement. Mayor Rice explained how funds are accrued through the electric utility and encouraged all to participate if possible, adding that a lot can be done with small donations. 12.2 2nd Quarter Financial Report. Ms. Smith shared comparative information regarding the quarterly reports for the City, stating general fund revenues are up 4% or $250,000 over the same time last year. The largest increases are in intergovernmental revenues and transfers in from Liquor. The largest decreases in revenues are in charges for services as the City discontinued providing security services to the hospital. She said General fund expenditures are up about 3% or $185,000 over last year. Salary expenditures are up 2% or $69,000 and supplies are up 91% or $104,000. Over the last five years the City has used about ($300,000) of its general fund reserves for transfers to capital improvements and equipment. The current projected ending fund balance is $5.1 million or 43% of annual operating expenditures. Overall reserves in governmental funds are up $700,000 since December 31, 2018. The City enterprise funds reflect operating incomes in all funds except Sewer, Golf and Recycling. Electric power costs are down about (6.8%) this year. Electric operating revenues are down slightly as a result of decreased usage. Water revenues are down about $60,000 compared to the same time last year. The City increased rates in the sewer fund resulting in increased revenues of about $40,000 or about 3.7%. The small increase is associated with lower than average water usage. Liquor revenues are down with golf revenues up with total cash and investments down ($2.2) million compared to June 30, 2018. Returns on investments are improving and the City is using cash for purchasing properties in the Greens of Anoka TIF district and preparing for the Highway Ten construction project. Councilmember Skogquist said he was pleased to see investment rates of 3% interest. Ms. Smith agreed, stating rates range between 2.5-3% and have been very nice to see. September 16, 2019 (Regular) Page 14 of 14 12.3 Update/Reminder; Transportation Projects Open House; September 18, 2019, from 4-7 pm at Green Haven Golf Course and Event Center. Public Services Director Mark Anderson shared the Highway 10 Corridor Projects – Anoka Open House is a combination of future State, County, and City projects and that an open house will be held to explain the projects. The City will have an informational booth for Anoka’s Highway 10/169 Improvements Project, Anoka County will have booths for the Highway 47 and Bunker Lake Boulevard Intersection Improvements Project and the 7th Avenue Reconstruction Project, and Minnesota Department of Transportation will have informational booths for the Highway 47/169 Resurfacing Project and the Highway 10 Rum River Bridge and Corridor Project. He said the open house will be held on September 18, 2019 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Green Haven Golf Course & Event Center. 12.4 Tentative Agenda(s). The Council reviewed the tentative agendas of the upcoming Council meetings. 12.2 Staff and Council Input. Councilmember Skogquist said the Heritage Preservation Commission made a motion at their last meeting to expand the Christian Hills Historic District which required Council adoption of an ordinance and confirmed the action would be included in the first and second meetings in October. Councilmember Wesp requested posting a notice of Council attendance at an Eagle Scout event on September 24th at the Anoka American Legion. 13. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Wesp made a motion to adjourn the Regular Council meeting. Councilmember Skogquist seconded the motion. Vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried. Time of adjournment: 9:06 p.m. Submitted by: Cathy Sorensen, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Approval Attestation: Amy T. Oehlers, City Clerk