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2006 10-16 500 CMW
AGENDA CITY COUNCIL/MANAGER WORKSHOP Monday, October 16, 2006 Council Chambers, City Hall 5:00 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Gladstone Area Redevelopment Improvements 2. Electric Franchise Tax E. ADJOURNMENT Agenda Item D1 AGENDA REPORT TO: Greg Copeland, Interim City Manager FROM: Charles Ahl, Director of Public Works /City Engineer SUBJECT: Gladstone Area Redevelopment Improvements, City Project 04 -21 — Report on Phase 1 Improvements DATE: October 11, 2006 INTRODUCTION The City Council is continuing their consideration on the Gladstone Master Plan this evening. The Implementation Team consists of members of our planning staff, finance department, parks department, open space staff, environmental staff, engineering staff and consultants for street, storm sewer planning, financial considerations and zoning /planning concerns. We have prepared a presentation on the planning for Phase I improvements and are prepared to update the Council on the various improvements and financing considerations. BACKGROUND On July 10, 2006, the Council adopted a resolution authorizing the study of Phase I — Gladstone. The project would involve improvements related only to the western area of the Gladstone study area. We have a developer who is actively pursuing development of the Tourist Cabin property. We are planning our presentation along the following timeline and materials: 5:00 pm Introduction (Chuck Ahl) 5:05 pm Project Proposal /Description of Plan (Chuck Ahl /Jon Horn /Ron Leaf /Bruce Anderson) • Streets /Streetscapes /Power Line Burial - Roundabout [Jon Horn] — see attached map • Storm Sewer / Ponds [Ron Leaf] — see attached three maps /graphics • Savanna Improvements [Bruce Anderson] — see attached graphics and estimate 5:30 pm Estimated Costs and Proposed Financing Plan (Chuck) • See attached spreadsheets • Comments on LCDA Grant Process and Project with and without grant • Comments on need for developer 5:45 pm Financing Alternatives and TIF Issues (Paul Steinman — Springsted) • Use of TIF and Policy Discussion [Powerpoint presentation] • Use of TIF for Public Improvements • Risk Factors • Impact on City -wide taxpayers 6:15 pm Zoning and Comp Plan Issues (Shann/Tom) • Green Buildings • Density Report • Mixed Use Zoning Issues (see attached report) • TimeFrame 6:30 pm Bart Montaneri (Dabar Companies) on Development Needs at Tourist Cabin Site • See attached site plan and building elevations (these are draft for discussion only) 6:45 pm Council Discussion and Questions Other attachments not included in presentation: • AUAR and Phase I Schedule • Phase 11 and 111 Map and Schedule NEXT STEPS/DISCUSSION The Council is at a point where a decision to proceed on the project and financing is necessary. Direction is needed on the financing portion of the project and the general nature of the improvement plan. The current proposal calls for nearly $6.0 million in improvements with a combination of various financing sources. We have a developer that is quickly proceeding to implement a project that appears to meet most of the goals of the Council resolution passed in July 2006. This development provides for Senior Housing, Senior Assisted Housing, Green Buildings and Underground parking. It is staff's opinion that the only way to make the development occur along with the Gladstone plan is to proceed along the lines of the financing plan presented as part of our presentation. The Tourist Cabins development provides a very good opportunity for the City to address a number of issues. First and foremost is that the developer reports that the Tourist Cabins site is very deteriorated. The well system provides water that must be boiled before being consumed; the electrical infrastructure is dangerously deteriorated; most of the manufactured homes are in such a condition that they cannot be moved from their settings and must be demolished; and our police department report for the site for dispute calls is over 12 pages long. This development is a very good opportunity for the City to begin the first phase of the process that will address the conditions within the entire Gladstone area. The staff needs to begin the necessary agreements and planning with the developer to take advantage of the opportunities to address these community needs if this is be realized. It is the Implementation Team's recommendation that now is the time for the Council to give the authorization to proceed with the improvements and project planning phase. Much of the information included with this packet is for planning purposes. The next step is to begin the process to study the design details of the improvements along with preparing the specific financial documents and studies to begin implementing the development and improvements. The Council, on July 10 authorized $50,000 for the preparation of the grant and for this planning process. We have incurred about $30,000 of that amount to date. Authorization to begin detailed design and analysis would require an additional $125,000 in consultant fees and project expenses for survey and soil exploration, along with the expertise needed for the design /analysis phase. These expenses are included within the project estimates but should not be authorized unless the project plan is going to be pursued. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council authorize the staff to proceed with the analysis phase of Phase 1 of the Gladstone project and provide the Director of Public Works with the authority to incur an additional $125,000 of project expenses for the purposes of detailed design and analysis. Attachments: 1. Streets /Landscape /Power Line Burial Map 2. 3 maps /graphics on Storm Water 3. Savanna Plan and cost estimate 4. 2 Financing Spreadsheets with and without LCDA Grant 5. TIF PowerPoint Presentation from Springsted 6. Zoning /Comp Plan Update 7. Draft Development Site Plan and Building View 8. AUAR and Project Schedule 9. Gladstone Phasing Plan Attachment #1 Streets/Landscape/Power Line Burial Map Attachment #2 3 Maps /Graphics on Storm Water Overall Gladstone Storm Water Savana Treatment Tourist Cabin Glad stone Redevel e Savanna Treatment System Maplc�,voo(l, Minnesota SEH Drainage Area to Savanna Pond and Infiltration - 105 Ac • Current syste:m functions as rate control and provides little treatment • Proposed syste7u meats drainage zire:a Ipwt-oiid NT _RP starndards • City requires det eloprnents to pro-6de additional volume control on -site Purpose of Treatment Systems • Round Lake - 303,'d; impaired for nutrients • Lake Phalen - Watershed District Classification Use Level I Tull recreational use; • Great opportunity to improve quality of priority resources Gladstone Redevelopment Storm eater S��sterzr Maple�,v o(1. Minnesc SEH D rainage Area to Tourist Cabins Area - 55 Acres C;urrentareadireah, discharges ((,, ���J to wetlands and Lake Phalen with no treanitent • Proposed system pre- treats prior to dischaage • 'volume control achieved through "larger" rain gardens Drainage Area to Savanna Pond and Infiltration - 105 Ac • Current syste:m functions as rate control and provides little treatment • Proposed syste7u meats drainage zire:a Ipwt-oiid NT _RP starndards • City requires det eloprnents to pro-6de additional volume control on -site Purpose of Treatment Systems • Round Lake - 303,'d; impaired for nutrients • Lake Phalen - Watershed District Classification Use Level I Tull recreational use; • Great opportunity to improve quality of priority resources Gladstone Redevelopment Storm eater S��sterzr Maple�,v o(1. Minnesc SEH G lad stone R edevelopmen t Tourist C abets Area Treatment `�S�stem- � A Maplewoo(, Minnesc Additional Volume Control for Tourist Cabins Site SEH Attachment #3 Savana Plan and Cost Estimate STORMWAUR POND V, I DAVARD STRUT PLAY AREA PFDFSTRIN% RMP(T Section A - A I rfl I it I II s': 1 ::CI I I's -1�,W lhol I p',ay are rd Ill Cl i:, R� I T S a, 4---) OAK Woot)LAND ECOSYSTENA SMAH PICNIC S11FITIRS (20 rr, 21, propi 0 CLi u 0 u 4—) — u r L U C� CO,', I A PARK AREA L.D. Sf( A'AD ENTRANCE ARBOR - RAttRoAr) TRACK TmAmr) �' SAVANNA EOOSNST6x4 AREA GARDINAI DIRECTION & HISTORICAl INELIRPREIATICES, MONUMENTS NEIGHBORHOOD Acciss POINIS W 0 100 200 300 400 -JE CIRDINAI 1);RFCTI(Il & lhSTOMCII I NTR,1Nc' - \ INTFRPRUTATION MONUMENTS PiA7A AREA I ",I lSi I STRUT Gladstone Savanna Park City of Maplewood- Gladstone Neighborhood Redevelopment Planning Master Plan Cost Estimate Oct. 1 1.2006 Item Active Area Development Zone Phase 1 Est. Cost Phase 2 Est. Cost Phase 3 Est. Cost Phase 4 Est. Cost I Grading / earthwork and removals (budget cost) 125,000.00 25,000.00 25.000.00 Utility adjustment mid connection budget (does not include drainage improvements for storznwater treatment area) 40,000.00 20,00000 3 Parkins lot pavement i curb K, gutter (24 vehicle lot) 30_500u0 4 6' wide concrete sidewalks 75,000.00 5 aggregate base for 8' wide bituminous trails 68,500.00 6 8' wide bituninoas tails 137,00000 7 Aggregate hails 6,500.00 8 Labyrinth 30,000.00 9 Pedestrian bridge over wetland 50,000.00 10 Pedestrian Underpass beneath Frost Ave (budget cost) 400.000.00 11 2 Picnic shelters - north of Frost Ave. 90,000no 12 Shelter/Kiosk (& trailhead 40.000.00 13 Misc. Site Amenities: 25 benches, 12 tables, 5 bike racks, 15 trash recept, etc. 35,000.00 25,00000 30000.00 14 3 Drinking Fountains (tailhcad, totlot, internal tail loo) 20,000.00 10,00000 I s Tot -lot and shelter area with open green lawn area for neighborhood field gmmes 175,000.00 16 Site Lighting (budget cost for electrical service and approx. 60 light standards) 240_000n0 17 3 Portable Restoom Enclosures 18.000.00 18 Identification Signage (budget cost) 25,000.00 19 Cardinal monuments (North -East- West -South - Sculptural Markers) 80,000.00 20 Turf seed tsodding 30,000.00 10.000.00 21 Native Restoration (implementation of Prairie, Oak Savanna, Wetlands) 285,000.00 22 Restoration 3 year maintenance program 274 500.00 23 Native Restoration (implementation of Oak R"oodland) 120,000.00 24 Ornamental Plantings at key locations within the park 6,500.00 22500.00 12.500.00 25 10inaiiiental railing 1 50,000.00 26 lNortheastern GatewavlPlaza with Arbor structures 1 125,000.00 Subtotal: 796,500.00 787,500.00 797,500.00 375,000.00 Contingency A 10 % 79,650.00 1 78,750.00 1 79,750.001 3750000 Fees, consultants, surveying, testing a 15i J 119,475.001 118.125.00 1 119.625.00 1 56,250.00 Total Estimated Cost by phases $ 99;,62, 984,375.001 S 996,875.001 468,750.00 Total Project Cosl $3,445,625.00 * Note: this estimate does not include environmental related mitigation Attachment #4 2 Financing Spreadsheets with and without LCDA Grant Gladstone Funding with LCDA Grant Gladstone Funding without LCDA Grant GLADSTONE AREA REDEVELOPMENT PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS FUNDING SUMMARY WITH LCDA GRANT Improvements Estimated Cost Funding Sources LCDA Assessments* Franchise Tax TIF :::fte :F es::: MnIDOT Street Improvements $ 1,800,000 $ 1,400,000 $ 250,000 $ 150,000 Overhead Utility Burial $ 600,000 $ - $ 120,000 $ 480,000 $ .............. ................ ................... .$ ............. $ Tourist Cabins Area Stormwater Improvements $ 650,000 $ 500,000 $ 150,000 $ $ ................... $ Savanna Improvements Stormwater Improvements Park Improvements $ $ 750,000 750,000 $ $ - - $ $ - - $ $ - $ $ 7$0,000 - ............... ............... .......... $ Admin. & En g. Costs (30%) $ 1,400,000 $ 380,000 $ 110,000 $ - $ 760,000 . 150 . 000 $ Totals $ 5,950,000 $ 2,280,000 $ 630,000 $ 480,000 $ 1,510,000 .$.... :. : 406 : 36€0 $ 150,000 * TIF Eligible Reimbursement to Developer GLADSTOAE AREA REDE -n PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS Improvements Estimated Cost Funding Sources LCDA Assessments* Franchise Tax TIF Overhead Utility Burial $ 600,000 $ $ 120,000 $ 480,000 Tourist Cabins Area Savanna Improvements "TIF Eligible Reimbursement to Developer � EUF could he considered asan alternative funding source for T|F. Attachment #5 TIF Powerpoint Presentation from Springsted qnrinnctPH qnrinnctPH °H °H P H qnrinnctPH Risk - Reward Spectrum high 10 8 6 4 2 0 low Reward qH 0 2 4 6 8 10 r... ... ._,..... � ._. < �� qnrinnctPH °H °H °H Attachment #6 Zoning 1 Comprehensive Plan Update MEMORANDUM TO: Greg Copeland, Interim City Manager FROM: Tom Ekstrand and Shann Finwall SUBJECT: Gladstone Redevelopment Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Issues DATE: October 11, 2006 for the October 16 City Council Workshop INTRODUCTION The following addresses comprehensive plan and zoning issues as they relate to the City of Maplewood's Gladstone Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan. Comprehensive Plan Issues The city's comprehensive plan is a guide for future land uses on all land within the city. It sets the permitted future uses and densities. The total land area proposed for redevelopment in the Gladstone Redevelopment master plan is 37 acres. This includes 25.94 acres of commercial /industrial guided land, 5.61 acres of multiple dwelling residential guided land (St. Paul Tourist Cabin site), and 5.41 acres of single and double dwelling residential guided land. These land use designations do not embrace many of the principles or densities supported in the master plan. Therefore, a comprehensive plan amendment will be required on the overall redevelopment area. The following examples reflect current and proposed densities in the area for discussion purpose only: Current Density Allowance Following are examples of current allowable densities in these zoning districts with various land use classifications: Commercial /Industrial Land: The city's zoning code allows multi - family housing within all commercial and industrial zoned land with a conditional use permit (CUP). Therefore, the land could currently be developed with multi - family housing as long as the land use classification is changed and the development is approved with a CUP. The density calculations used below are based on a land use change from commercial /industrial to high multiple dwelling residential (R- 3H) for an apartment building with 50 or more units (16.3 units per acre) and townhomes (10.4 units per acre). � Density Based on Land Use Designation Change to R -3H o Maximum Number of Apartments 25.94 acres X 16.3 units Der acre 423 units o Maximum Number of Townhomes 25.94 acres X 10.4 units per acre 27© units St. Paul Tourist Cabin Site: The density calculations for the St. Paul Tourist Cabin site are based on its current medium multiple dwelling residential (R -3M) classification, its density if increased to R -31-1, and its density based on the senior housing formulas which allow for higher densities than the R -31-1 due to the fact that it is based on the number of people per unit (which is usually less in senior housing) not the number of units per acre. � Current Density at R -3M o Maximum Number of Apartments 5.61 acres X 9.5 units Der acre 53 units o Maximum Number of Townhomes 5.61 acres X 6 units per acre 34 units Density if Increased to R -31-1 o Maximum Number of Apartments 5.61 acres X 16.3 units per acre 91 units o Maximum Number of Townhomes 5.61 acres X 10.4 units Der acre 58 units Current Density Allowances for Senior Housing o Based on the current R -3M - 68 units o Based on an increase to R -31-1 - 116 units Residential: The master plan included one acre of double dwelling residential (R- 2) guided land and 4.14 acres of single dwelling residential (R -1) guided land. 2 ➢ Current Density Based on R -1 and R -2 Classification (feasible density — based on lot frontage) - 94 units Therefore, the maximum amount of density the city's "zoning code" would allow (with a comprehensive land use change and CUP for all commercial /industrial land) is as follows: Commerciallindustrial Lots 423 apartment units (at maximum "high" density) St. Paul Tourist Cabin Site 68 senior housing (at current medium density) Residential Lots + 14 double and single dwellings 499 units The city's current multiple dwelling (R -3) zoning district would allow for increased density within all multiple dwelling land use classifications (R -3L, R -3M, and R -3H) for developments that offer underground parking, increased open space, increased landscaping, and increased height (over three stories). Therefore, the above - mentioned development density scenarios could be increased by 15 percent or more with likely bonuses if the development included these items. With that said, the feasible amount of additional density that could be allowed in the Gladstone Redevelopment area is as follows: With 15% bonus increase 499 x. 15 = 564 units Pr000sed Density Allowance On July 12, 2006, the city council set a minimum density based on what is allowed by the current zoning provisions (491 units) and a maximum density of 650 units. The 650 figure is to be achieved by density bonuses or credits that would allow a developer a higher number of housing units if they provide increased senior housing, accessible senior housing, underground parking, and green buildings as the primary target focus. The city will soon be considering a proposal by DeBar Companies to redevelop the St. Paul Tourist Cabin site with 180 senior housing units (32 units per acre). This anticipated density exceeds the R -3M density allowed, which is 68 senior housing units. It also exceeds the density allowed at the R -3H classification of 116 senior housing units, which could be increased with density bonuses, but not likely increased by 64 units to create the 180 proposed (116 + 64 bonus units = 180). Therefore, DeBar Companies development proposal will require either an amendment to the city's zoning code (to allow for additional density bonuses) or an amendment to the city's comprehensive plan (to allow for additional density). Zoning Issues The city's zoning code has specific rules and requirements for dimensional and physical uses on all land within the city. It outlines the uses allowed by right, the uses allowed by CUP, and the dimensional standards those uses must adhere to (setbacks, etc.). The existing zoning districts within the Gladstone Redevelopment area include commercial, industrial, multiple dwelling residential, double dwelling residential and single dwelling residential. A majority of these zoning districts do not embrace the uses and dimensional standards supported in the master plan. Therefore, a new zoning code or overlay district should be created and adopted by the city council, and the entire Gladstone Redevelopment area should be rezoned to this new district. Mixed -Use Zoning District The city has been working toward the redevelopment of the Gladstone Neighborhood as a mixed -use development much like has been approved for the Hillcrest Area. The city council created a mixed -use zoning district for Hillcrest on February 23, 2004 which serves as a good basis for creating the same for Gladstone. This mixed -use zoning allows for a mixture of low- impact commercial development along with the higher density residential development anticipated in Gladstone. To quote the Purpose and Intent of the Mixed -Use District, the ordinance describes this zoning district as follows: The purpose of the mixed -use zoning district is to provide areas in the City of Maplewood with a mixture of land uses, made mutually compatible through land use controls and high - quality design standards. With this district, the City of Maplewood intends to promote the redevelopment or development of an area into a mixed -use urban center with compact, pedestrian - oriented commercial and residential land uses that are within an easy walk of a major transit stop. The intent of the mixed -use zoning district is to enhance viability within an area and foster more employment and residential opportunities. The placement and treatment of buildings, parking, signage, landscaping and pedestrian spaces are essential elements in creating the pedestrian- friendly and livable environment envisioned by the city in a mixed -use area. To ensure these elements are achieved, basic design standards are included in the district. These goals are certainly those we envision for Gladstone. Green Buildings One primary goal of the city council for Gladstone was to provide incentives for the creation of "green" development or the "Eco- Village" development concept. The rationale behind the Eco - Village concept is one that is thread throughout the Gladstone Neighborhood Redevelopment Master Plan including: • Gladstone Vision Statement: "The vision for Gladstone is to be an inspiring, vital and stable neighborhood always striving to protect and portray its history, its sense of open space and ecological presence, and its qualities as a great neighborhood to live, play and work." • Nine Guilding Principles: One of the nine guiding principles states "Weave natural systems and eclogical function into the built and recreational fabric: all village development should have the infrastruture to support its core function as well as facilitate habitat value, rainwater infiltration, and resource cycling." Green Streets: Green streets are intended to provide access for emergency services, but function more as a pedestrian street that is not needed for vehicle access and traffic flow. These streets would include a wide sidewalk and significant landscaping to provide a "green" appearance. The use of green streets is proposed to establish connections between existing neighborhoods east and west of the Gladstone Savanna. 4 Land Use Controls: The land use controls section mentions the Eco- Village Concept as an alternative implementation initiative. Creation of design principles and policies that encourage "green" building and sustainable development are described throughout the master plan. Elaboration on this concept is warranted and should be guided through the Open Space Task Force and key city staff from the Nature Center, Planning and Public Works. • Parks and Open Space Relationships. Principles and ideas involving the Eco - Village concept will be incorporated into the new zoning regulations. Time Frame for Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Changes First order of business should be the adoption of a comprehensive plan amendment which would embrace the principles and densities supported in the master plan. City staff estimates that this process can be accomplished by the city council by 2006 year end. Second order of business will be conducting the required public hearing for the closing of the St. Paul Tourist Cabin manufactured home site as required by state statute. According to state statute, the tenants would have 60 days from the date of the public hearing to move from the property. The owner and the developer have been negotiating the sale and relocation of the tenants since this summer, and hope to have all tenant negotiations complete by the end of October. Therefore, once the developer and owner request the public hearing from the city, all outstanding relocation issues should be resolved. The developer has discussed with staff the possibility of holding a public hearing by the city by February 2007 at the latest, for development of the site in April. Finally, the city has to create and adopt new zoning and design standards to reflect the uses and dimensional standards supported in the Gladstone master plan. If these uses and dimensional standards are based on the city's current mixed use zoning district, city staff estimates that this process could be accomplished in five months (April 2007), which is one -half of the time it took city staff to create the mixed use zoning district from scratch. CONCLUSION City staff estimates that all of the above - mentioned changes to the city's comprehensive plan and zoning code could feasibly take place by April 2007, in time for public improvements for Phase I of the Gladstone Redevelopment Plan and private development of the St. Paul Tourist Cabin site. p: Gladstone \cc workshop 10 16 06 (2) Attachment #7 Draft Development Site Plan and Building View NWIX�- Attachment #8 GUAR and Project Schedule CITY OF MAPLEWOOD GLADSTONE AREA REDEVELOPMENT CITY PROJECT 04-21 AUAR & PHASE 1 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT SCHEDULE October 16, 2006 Alternative Urban Areawide Review City Council Orders Preparation of AUAR August 8, 2005 Z-- City Council Approves AUAR for Distribution September 26, 2005 FQB Monitor Published October 10, 2005 Planning Commission Receives AUAR October 17, 2005 AUAR Comment Deadline November 9, 2005 Responses to Comments and Draft Mitigation Plan Complete December 1, 2006 Distribute Final AUAR with Responses to Comments Week of Dec. 4, 2006 and Draft Mitigation Plan City Council Adopts Final AUAR January 22, 2007 Phase I Public Improvements City Council Authorizes Preparation of Feasibility Report January 22, 2007 for Phase I Public Improvements City Council Receives Feasibility Report for Phase I Public February 26, 2007 Improvements and Calls Public Hearing Public Hearing for Phase I Public Improvements and March 12, 2007 Authorize Preparation of Plans and Specifications Approve Plans and Specifications for Phase I Public April 9, 2007 Improvements and Authorize Advertisement for Bids Bid Opening for Phase I Public Improvements May 4, 2007 Award Contract for Phase I Public Improvements May 14, 2007 Start Construction for Phase I Public Improvements June 2007 1��llic Improvements November 2007 Attachment #9 Gladstone Phasing Plan l ull I I Cytv ofmanlewood. 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D -2 AGENDA REPORT TO: City Manager FROM: Finance Director RE: Electric Franchise Tax Increase Ordinances Second Reading DATE: October 12, 2006 On October 9 the City Council approved the first reading of ordinances to amend the electric franchise agreement and increase the electric franchise tax to produce an additional $959,350 of revenues annually. In response to the Council's request, I asked the North St. Paul finance director if arrangements could be made for them to bill a Maplewood surcharge {equal to the Xcel electric franchise tax} on their electric utility customers who are in Maplewood. He said that they would be willing to do this and if all of their 807 customers were charged $2.00 per month the annual revenue would be $19,368. It is requested that the City Council determine if they want staff to prepare an ordinance to implement a Maplewood surcharge on North St. Paul electric utility customers who are in Maplewood. On October 9 the City Council indicated that the purpose of the franchise tax should be revised in the ordinance. City staff had proposed that the purpose be for right -of way maintenance, street lighting, utilities, building improvements and other city operating expenses. Another purpose that should be considered is for the burial of power lines as this has been the proposed financing method included in the 2006 -2010 Capital Improvement Plan for the Hillcrest and Gladstone redevelopment projects. To help with the discussion on possible purposes of the franchise tax, attached are the following items: 1. Proposed 2007 budget for the Electric Franchise Tax Fund which was created to monitor the use of the new revenues from the franchise tax increase. 2. Supporting documentation for the proposed transfers out from the Electric Franchise Tax Fund to the General Fund and Community Center Fund which lists how the money would be used. 3. A listing of the building improvement projects that would be financed by the franchise tax increase. 4. A breakdown of the tax levy for 2007 that the Council gave preliminary approval to on September 11. 5. A worksheet showing the impact on the tax levy if the franchise tax is used to finance various types of expenditures. P \finance \word \agn \franchise fee increaseldoc CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA ELECTRIC FRANCHISE TAX FUND (218) STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE ACCT NO. 2004 ACTUAL 2005 ACTUAL 2006 ORIGINAL BUDGET 2006 RE -EST. 2007 BUDGET Taxes: 3032 Electric franchise tax $0 $0 $0 $0 $959,350 Total revenues 0 0 0 0 959,350 Total expenditures 0 0 0 0 0 Excess (deficit) of revenues over expenditures 0 0 0 0 959,350 Other financing sources (uses): Operating transfers in (out): General Fund 0 0 0 0 (410,320) Community Center Fund 0 0 0 0 (549,030) Net increase (decrease) in fund balance 0 0 0 0 0 Fund balance - January 1 0 0 0 0 0 Fund balance - December 31 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Fund balance /expenditures N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Public Works Bldg. improvement projects 47,200 City Hall Bldg. improvement projects 44,800 Maintenance of street right -of -way 21,380 TOTAL TO GENERAL FUND 410,320 TO MCC FUND FOR: Utilities 244,990 Bldg. improvement projects 504,040 Less proceeds from equipment certificate (200,000) TOTAL TO MCC FUND 549,030 2007 BUDGET TO GENERAL FUND FOR: Utilities Building Operations 191,250 Fire Suppression 70,160 Emergency Management 560 Street Maintenance 1,030 Park Maintenance 28,530 Nature Center 5,410 Total for Utilities 296,940 Public Works Bldg. improvement projects 47,200 City Hall Bldg. improvement projects 44,800 Maintenance of street right -of -way 21,380 TOTAL TO GENERAL FUND 410,320 TO MCC FUND FOR: Utilities 244,990 Bldg. improvement projects 504,040 Less proceeds from equipment certificate (200,000) TOTAL TO MCC FUND 549,030 FILE NAME: BLDG REPAIRS LOCATION: P: \EXCEL \BUDMISC \2007 BUDGET DATE: 12- Oct -06 PREPARED BY: DF Community Center Building 2007 Account Number 4. Main Roof Area Repair 9,984 602 - 614 -000 -4410 5. Basket Ball Court Floor Issues Small repair { <) 98,400 602 -614- 000 -4410 6. Basket Ball Court Floor Issues Major repair { >} 116,860 602 - 614 -000 -4499 7. Drain System for Water off Gym Roof East Side 7,000 602 - 614 -000 -4410 8. Drain Tile & Grading Exterior Gym Grounds 10,000 602 - 614- 000 -4410 9. Theatre Safety Harness 13,000 602 - 1540 10. Exterior Metal Painting 40,000 602 -614- 000 -4410 11. Exterior Doors Replacement 29,200 602 - 614 -000 -4410 33. Pool Area Dehumidification /Heating Unit 200,000 602 - 614- 000 -4499 35. Security System Upgrade to Central System 8,600 602 - 614- 000 -4410 36. Floor Covering Exercise Area 9,400 602 -614- 000 -4410 41. Customer Services Counter Ergonomics Design 8,400 602 - 614 -000 -4410 43. Electronic Sign Display White Bear Avenue 34,300 602 -1540 44. Pool Area Tile replacement and regrouted 11,300 602 - 614- 000 -4410 46. Parking Lot Light Pole Painting / Repair 6,000 602 - 614- 000 -4410 TOTAL USING LEAST COST SCENARIO ITEM { <) 405,584 TOTAL USING WORSE COST SCENARIO ITEM ( >} 504,044 Public Works Building 2. Change Locks and rekey doors to Campus Lock Plan 5,500 101 -115- 000 -4410 8. Install Circulation Fans in Mechanic's Shop Area 3,700 101- 115- 000 -4410 9. Lighting Retrofit in Facility to T -8 and other more efficient lighting. 38,000 101 -115- 000 -4410 TOTAL 47,200 City Hall 6. Replace Police area Hot Water Heater 3,400 101 -115 -000 -4410 10. Build -out Police Dispatch if plan to move is approved 30,000 101 -115- 000 -4410 14. Parking Lot Light Pole Painting / Repair 3,000 101 -115- 000 -4410 19. Caulk window of Building 8,400 101 -115- 000 -4410 TOTAL 44,800 GRAND TOTAL USING LEAST COST SCENARIO ITEM 497,584 GRAND TOTAL USING WORSE COST SCENARIO ITEM ( >} 596,044 Operations: General Fund Community Center Fund Recreation Programs Fund Operations Total Capital Improvements: C.I.P. Fund Fire Truck Replacement Fund Park Development Fund Capital Improvements Total Debt Service: Debt Service Fund Totals -All Funds Revised Totals Revised Totals TAX LEVY FOR 2006 -2007 Proposed 2006 2007 Levy Levu $ 10,738,190 $ 10,957,140 $39,000 $0 $312,380 $284,910 $11,089,570 $11,242,050 Change $0 Amount Percent $0 $218,950 2.0% ($39,000) - 100.0% ($27,470) -8.8% $152,480 1.4% $0 $0 $0 N/A $0 $0 $0 N/A $0 $0 $0 N/A $0 $0 $0 N/A $3,016,800 a $124,000 4.1% $14,106,370 $14,106,370 $14,106,370 $14,382,850 $15,364,784 $15,715,800 $276,480 2.0% $1,258,414 8.9% $1,609,430 11.4% PAEXCEL \BUDMISC\2007 BUDGET\07TAXESTG 12- Oct -06 IMPACT OF FRANCHISE TAX INCREASE ON TAX LEVY FOR 2007 Proposed 2006 2007 Change Levy Levy Amount Percent Levy approved Sept. 11 $14,106,370 $15,715,800 $1,609,430 11.4% Decrease if General Fund utilities are financed by the franchise tax ($296,940) Revised levy totals $14,106,370 $15,418,860 $1,312,490 9.3% Decrease if Community Center Fund utilities are financed by the franchise tax (244,990) Revised levy totals $14,106,370 $15,173,870 $1,067,500 7.6% Decrease if General Fund ROW maintenance is financed by the franchise tax ($21,380) Revised levy totals $14,106,370 $15,152,490 $1,046,120 7.4% Decrease if General Fund bldg. projects are financed by the franchise tax (92,000) Revised levy totals $14,106,370 $15,060,490 $954,120 6.8% Decrease if Community Center Fund bldg. projects are financed by the franchise tax (304,040) Revised levy totals $14,106,370 $14,756,450 $650,080 4.6% PAEXCEUBUDMISC \2007 BUDGET\07TAXESTH 12- Oct -06