HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Workshop Agenda Packet 7-17-19CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
City Council Workshop
City Hall
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
AGENDA
July 17, 2019
6:30 P.M.
A.CALL TO ORDER:
B. ROLL CALL: Vacant ___ LEEHY____ HARRIS ___
MIAZGA ___ GUSTAFSON___
STAFF PRESENT: THONGVANH____ LOR____
C.PRESENTATIONS:
D. POLICY ITEMS:
1. Proposed 2020 Budget
a.Special Revenue
b.Enterprise Funds (Sewer and Storm Sewer)
c.Debt Services
2. Strategic Planning
3. Fire Department Structure
E.INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS
F.ADJOURNMENT:
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Families, Fields and Fair __________________________
The City That Soars!
Item Proposed 2020 Budget
Description A PowerPoint presentation will include:
1.Special Revenue Funds
2.Enterprise Funds (Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer)
3.Debt Service
Budget Impact
Attachment(s) Proposed Budget Sheets
Action(s)
Requested
No action required at this time.
Meeting Date July 17, 2019
Agenda Item Policy D1
Attachment N/A
Submitted By Sack Thongvanh, City Administrator
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July 17, 2019
Workshop
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The City budget is the financial plan for City operations that include different
funds and funding sources. The City is required by state statute to adopt a
preliminary budget by September and adopt a final budget by end of December.
The funds include:
o General Fund
o Enterprise Funds
o Special Revenue Funds
o Debt Service Funds
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Special Revenue Funds
Enterprise Funds (Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer)
Debt Service
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Each year, Falcon Heights City Council holds a retreat in which it determines the top priorities for the year. The priorities has significant budgetary impact for 2019 and the proposed 2020 budget. Below is the list of the City Council’s 2019 priorities and beyond.
2019 Priorities
1.Financial Stability –Develop Comprehensive Financial Plan
2.City Infrastructure –Streets
3.City Buildings and Parks
4.Fire Services (Lauderdale Contract and Organization/Structure)
5.Cultivating a Caring Community Efforts
6.Police Service Contract
Future Discussion Items
1.Single Hauler
2.Xcel Franchise Fee –Revenue
3.AirBnb
4.Blue / Red Ocean Strategies
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MnDOT –Roselawn & Snelling Signal ($128,000)
Sanitary Sewer Lining ($200,000)
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Families, Fields and Fair __________________________
The City That Soars!
Item Strategic Planning
Description
This is the first step to starting the long-range financial plan process for the City.
My hope for HUELIFE is to develop an initial plan to guide staff and the City
Council for the next two to five years that will be integrated into the Long-Range
Financial Plan.
Budget Impact The cost will range from $4,500 to $6,500 for 2019 to 2020.
Attachment(s) • HUELIFE
• City of Victoria Strategic Planning Process
Action(s)
Requested
Staff is looking for direction.
Meeting Date July 17, 2019
Agenda Item Policy D2
Attachment N/A
Submitted By Sack Thongvanh, City Administrator
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Families, Fields and Fair __________________________
The City That Soars!
Item Fire Department Structure Updates
Description
The Mayor and I have completed meeting with the Assistant Fire Chief, Captains
and each Firefighters. The meetings included a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities, and Threats) Analysis and a list of questions.
Budget Impact N/A
Attachment(s) • SWOT Analysis
Action(s)
Requested
Staff will discuss options and provide a recommendation for the short-term and
plan a roadmap to the future of the department.
Meeting Date July 17, 2019
Agenda Item Policy D3
Attachment N/A
Submitted By Sack Thongvanh, City Administrator
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S W O T
Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats
*Things your department does well *development improvements *Underserved markets for specific resources *Emerging competitors
*Qualities that separate you from other fire
departments
*Things other fire departments do better than
you *Emerging needs *Changing needs and fire service environment
*Internal resources such as skilled, knowledge
staff, equipment..etc *Resource limitations *Press/media coverage of your department *Negative Press/Media Coverage
*Tangible assests - things your department
does that others do not *What can be improved *Leverage Strengths
*Changing customer attitudes towards your
department
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