HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity_Council_Packet_9-25-19_AmendedCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Regular Meeting of the City Council
City Hall
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
AGENDA
September 25, 2019 at 7:00 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER:
B. ROLL CALL: Vacant ___ LEEHY____ HARRIS____
MIAZGA ___ GUSTAFSON___
STAFF PRESENT: THONGVANH____
C. PRESENTATION
1. University of Minnesota President Joan T.A. Gabel - Introduction
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. September 11, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
F. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. General Disbursements through: 9/18/19 $64,459.74
Payroll through: 9/15/19 $20,780.91
2. Website Redesign Proposal
3. Designation of Polling Places for 2020 Elections
G: POLICY ITEMS:
1. Adoption and Certification of the 2020 Proposed Preliminary Levy
H. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
I. COMMUNITY FORUM:
Please limit comments to 3 minutes per person. Items brought before the Council will be referred
for consideration. Council may ask questions for clarification, but no council action or discussion
will be held on these items.
J. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Regular Meeting of the City Council
City Hall
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
AGENDA
September 25, 2019 at 7:00 P.M.
A.CALL TO ORDER:
B. ROLL CALL: Vacant ___ LEEHY____ HARRIS____
MIAZGA ___ GUSTAFSON___
STAFF PRESENT: THONGVANH____
C.PRESENTATION
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1.September 11, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes
E.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
F. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. General Disbursements through: 9/18/19 $64,459.74
Payroll through: 9/15/19 $20,780.91
2. Website Redesign Proposal
3.Designation of Polling Places for 2020 Elections
G: POLICY ITEMS:
1.Adoption and Certification of the 2020 Proposed Preliminary Levy
H.INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
I. COMMUNITY FORUM:
Please limit comments to 3 minutes per person. Items brought before the Council will be referred
for consideration. Council may ask questions for clarification, but no council action or discussion
will be held on these items.
J.ADJOURNMENT:
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CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Regular Meeting of the City Council
City Hall
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
AGENDA
September 11, 2019 at 7:00 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER:
B. ROLL CALL: Vacant ___ LEEHY__X__ HARRIS_X___
MIAZGA _X__ GUSTAFSON_X__
STAFF PRESENT: THONGVANH_X___
C. PRESENTATION
1. Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce - Shannon Watson (Director of Public Affairs)
Shannon Watson
The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce (SPACC) visits city partners in Washington,
Ramsey, and Dakota counties every two years to provide updates. It allows opportunities for
support and partnerships. SPACC is a value proposition to Falcon Heights such as an advocate,
convener, connection maker, supporter, advisory, and communicator. We are about promoting
and expanding opportunities for businesses to create healthy partnerships. SPACC presents and
partners with over 120 events per year with the goals of educating, elevating, advocating and
celebrating events that are valuable to business members and elected officials.
We are partnering up with eight other east metro chambers to offer annual leadership awards,
and it will take place in Vadnais Heights in October. In addition, we are presenting a panel on
reputation risk on October 30 at Como Zoo, and the annual session preview and east metro
elected officials meet and greet will be on November 14 in Roseville.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. August 7, 2019 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes
2. August 28, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved 4-0
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Public Hearing to Consider Fire Inspections for High Density Residential and Businesses
City Administrator Thongvanh
It was introduced at the June 5, 2019, City Council Workshop. The Fire Marshal inspects rental
units in single-family, duplex, and triplex properties. This licensing program currently leaves
out a large percentage of the city’s population, all high-density rental buildings and businesses
not currently inspected. In addition, the Fire Marshal provides fire inspection for the City of
Lauderdale on businesses and high-density residential. City Staff feels that it is important to
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protect the health and safety of residents and the public who visit our businesses and live in our
community.
The Fire Marshal will only inspect the common areas of the high-density rental buildings and
businesses. Mayor Gustafson opened the public hearing.
Kevin Schleif, Stouts Pub Owner (1611 Larpenteur Ave W)
In order to get insurance for any business, you have to be inspected. Once the insurance receives the
report, they will inspect the business as well. We use a private entity to check Ansul systems, fire
extinguishers, tags, water line and more. We want to make sure it is up to date. Why are we paying
twice for a fire inspection? Can the approved vendor submit the inspection report once a year to the
city? I left a message to my broker to see if the city inspection will be approved by the insurance
company.
City Administrator Thongvanh stated that the city has an approved vendor to inspect the equipment
and the Fire Marshal inspects the footprint of the building, right signage for capacity, and lockboxes.
The city inspection is different from vendors because we are not looking at the system but the whole
business in terms of health and safety.
Michael Poeschl (Falcon Heights Fire Marshal) stated that the city inspects the egress, ingress,
lockbox, occupancy, and building footprints because the fire vendors do not inspect it. In addition,
we do not get the report from the fire vendors, which is why we are providing this service to help the
damage expense of a fire situation. We can also provide a letter to insurance companies to meet their
needs.
John McDonald, Property Owner (1490 Larpenteur Ave W)
If an insurance agent or representative from the company visits my building, can they submit the
report for a fire inspection? The insurance agent does a walkthrough, reviews the signage, smoke
detectors, CO2 detectors, and safety of the building.
City Administrator Thongvanh advised Mr. McDonald to contact the insurance company if the city’s
inspection will be valid for them. The city is reliable for all businesses and ordinances.
Hawa Samatar (1550 Larpenteur Ave W)
Last week, our building had a very high level of carbon monoxide, and tenants were not notified by
management to leave. I would like to know what this proposed ordinance and amendment can do to
make sure that everyone is safe. The garage and walls are leaking and flooding, and the parking lot is
not safe for residents to catch the Metro Mobility bus.
City Administrator Thongvanh stated that this issue is broader than the ordinance. Ms. Samatar came
to the City Council workshop on Wednesday, September 4, and city staff and I looked at the problem.
A resident’s CO detector went off, as the owners hired a contractor to power wash their garage and
were using a gas powered washer. In addition, they put tape over the CO sensor, which would not
allow the sensor to activate the fans. When the Fire Department arrived, they took off the tape and
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activated the fans, opened the garage and advised residents to leave the units. They tested the area
and it was greater than 300 ppm. Once it was clear, the test was back at 20-30 ppm.
The property owner is on notice for this incident. City staff will contact residents to find out which
units are leaking before we address the issue to Sherman Associates.
Donald Sobania, Owner of 1510 Larpenteur Ave (1510 Crawford Ave)
When the former Fire Marshal did the inspection, it was part of our property taxes. It did work
because he will point items that needed to be fixed. I want to state that the city can be on a slippery
slope to the apartment managers. There is a place for inspections but be aware of the slippery slope
of taking care of every need to every person and how they will perceive it.
Council Member Leehy Moved, Approved 4-0
F.CONSENT AGENDA:
1.General Disbursements through: 9/05/19 $34,648.36
Payroll through: 8/31/19 $20,210.08
2. Approval of City License(s)
3. Promotion of Colin Callahan to Senior Public Works Worker
4. Appointment of Jeffrey Guertin to the Falcon Heights Volunteer Fire Department
City Administrator Thongvanh
Colin has been with the city since 2001 and has great knowledge of the city. He is a valuable
employee to the city and always helps the residents. He has shown excellent judgment, strong
work ethic, willingness to work on new projects, and a great team player.
Jeffrey Guertin
I appreciate your consideration and time. I look forward to joining the fire department team.
Council Member Harris Moved, Approved 4-0
G: POLICY ITEMS:
1.Strategic Planning Proposal
City Administrator Thongvanh
HueLife has been discussed at numerous city council workshops and retreats. The goal is for
HueLife 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. HueLife will provide a two-day
session to look at different aspects of the organization, environmental scan data, practical
visioning, strategic direction, and implementation timeline. In the last workshop, the city
council discussed inviting one member from each commission and elected candidates to be a
part of the strategic planning process.
The city council held several workshops to discuss the 2020 proposed budget and will see a
preliminary budget levy at the next meeting. In addition, the city council must adopt the
preliminary budget at the end of September. The city is currently at 6.9% levy raise, and in the
last two years, we had 24% per year. It is a huge difference because the city is doing several
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long-range planning activities for the community, which helps maintain our Triple-A bond
rating.
Council Member Miazga Moved, Approved 4-0
H. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Council Member Miazga
• NYFS “A Taste of Northeast” event is on Thursday, October 10, at 5:30 pm. Advance
tickets are $30 and $40 at the door. You can purchase tickets online at www.nyfs.org or
me. I still have three tickets left.
• I drafted a resolution calling on the city to oppose racist and xenophobic language. The
resolution was introduced to the council in the August workshop and was pushed to the
Community Engagement Commission (CEC), which was passed unanimously. The
resolution was present at the September workshop and it was a 1-3 vote.
• The Falcon Heights Sustainable Actions Fair was a great turn out. The Environment
Commission did a wonderful job.
• The Environment Commission is still drafting the native landscaping pollinator
ordinance and will be at the workshop soon. The commission unanimously voted to
have a compost site in Falcon Heights and will be at the workshop.
Council Member Leehy
• Parks and Recreation Commission meeting is on Monday, October 7, at Community
Park (2050 Roselawn Ave) and the meeting starts at 6:30 pm.
• On September 5th, I was invited by the University of Minnesota to visit St. Anthony
Falls Laboratory, and it was the 80th anniversary. It is a unique laboratory, and it was a
great opportunity to visit the place.
Council Member Harris
• Planning Commission meeting is on September 24, 7pm at City Hall.
• In the September workshop, we discussed a new website for the city, and I am excited
about it.
Mayor Gustafson
• CEC meeting is on September 16, 5 pm before the Neighborhood Liaison event at 7
pm. We will discuss Human Rights Day. Everyone is welcome to attend the
Neighborhood Liaison event.
• City Administrator Thongvanh and I are still in the process of finding a fire chief for the
fire department. We are exploring different options.
• I want to thank city staff on their work to revamp our website and am excited about it.
City Administrator Thongvanh
• The website will be coming to the next September meeting for the city council’s
approval.
• The basketball hoop will be delayed again due to the rain. It will cost the city about
$2,000 worth of concrete, and we do not want the rain to damage it.
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I.COMMUNITY FORUM:
J.ADJOURNMENT: 8:54 P.M.
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Families, Fields and Fair __________________________
The City That Soars!
Item General Disbursements and Payroll
Description
General Disbursements through: 9/18/19 $64,459.74
Payroll through: 9/15/19 $20,780.91
Budget Impact The general disbursements and payroll are consistent with the budget.
Attachment(s) • General Disbursements and Payroll
Action(s)
Requested
Staff recommends that the Falcon Heights City Council approve general
disbursements and payroll.
Meeting Date September 25, 2019
Agenda Item Consent F1
Attachment General Disbursements and Payroll
Submitted By Roland Olson, Finance Director
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Families, Fields and Fair __________________________
The City That Soars!
Item Website Redesign Proposal
Description
Based on vendor comparison, Granicus offers the tools and accessibility that the City
needs in a website.
At the September 4th City Council Workshop, various vendors were compared and
the current website issues and limitations were discussed. Presentation included the
needs of the City and what the proposed vendor, Granicus, has to offer.
The start-up cost will be $7,500 and the maintenance, hosting, and licensing fee are
included without additional cost.
This is a five year agreement and the cost are listed below:
Remaining
Period(s)
Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
govAccess-
Maintenance,
Hosting, &
License Fee –
Core
$4,000 $4,200 $4,410 $4,630.50
Subtotal: $4,000 $4,200 $4,410 $4,630.50
Budget Impact $7,500
Attachment(s) Granicus Proposal
Action(s)
Requested
Staff recommends that the Falcon Heights City Council approve Granicus as the
2020 website vendor and authorize the City Administrator to execute all necessary
documents.
Meeting Date September 25, 2019
Agenda Item Consent F2
Attachment Granicus Proposal
Submitted By Nalisha Nandkumar, Assistant to the
City Administrator
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Granicus Proposal for Falcon Heights MN
Granicus Contact
Name:Will Trost
Phone:7207705582
Email:will.trost@granicus.com
Proposal Details
Quote Number:Q-72129
Prepared On:9/16/2019
Valid Through:9/30/2019
Pricing
Payment Terms:Net 30 (Payments for subscriptions are due at the beginning of the period of performance.)
Currency:USD
Period of Performance:The term of the Agreement will commence on the date this document is signed and will
continue for 60 months.
One-Time Fees
Solution Billing
Frequency Quantity/Unit One-Time Fee
govAccess – Website Design and Implementation – Pioneer Milestones - 40/
20/20/20 1 Each $7,500.00
SUBTOTAL: $7,500.00
Annual Fees for New Subscriptions
Solution Billing
Frequency Quantity/Unit Annual Fee
govAccess - Maintenance, Hosting, & Licensing Fee - Core Annual 1 Each $0.00
first year free
SUBTOTAL:$0.00
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Remaining Period(s)
Solution(s)Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
govAccess -
Maintenance, Hosting, &
Licensing Fee - Core
$4,000.00 $4,200.00 $4,410.00 $4,630.50
SUBTOTAL:$4,000.00 $4,200.00 $4,410.00 $4,630.50
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Product Descriptions
Name Description
govAccess – Website
Design and
Implementation –
Pioneer
govAccess Website Design and Implementation - Pioneer provides a citizen focused website
and includes:
• One (1) homepage wireframe from Granicus' design library
• One (1) custom mobile homepage
• Fully responsive design
• Custom mobile homepage or standard mobile responsive homepage
• Video background or standard rotating Image carousel (switchable at any time)
• Programming/CMS implementation
• Migrate up to 50 webpages
• One (1) day of remote web-based training
govAccess -
Maintenance,
Hosting, & Licensing
Fee - Core
The govAccess Maintenance, Hosting, and Licensing plan is designed to equip the client with
the technology, expertise and training to keep the client's website relevant and effective over
time.
Services include the following:
• Ongoing software updates
• Unlimited technical support (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM PT, Monday - Friday)
• Access to training webinars and on-demand video library
• Access to best practice webinars and resources
• Annual health check with research-based recommendations for website optimization
• DDoS mitigation
• Disaster recovery with 90-minute failover (RTO) and 15-minute data replication (RPO)
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Terms and Conditions
• Link to Terms:https://granicus.com/pdfs/Master_Subscription_Agreement.pdf
• This quote is exclusive of applicable state, local, and federal taxes, which, if any, will be included in the invoice. It
is the responsibility of Falcon Heights MN to provide applicable exemption certificate(s).
• Any lapse in payment may result in suspension of service and will require the payment of a setup fee to reinstate
the subscription.
• If submitting a Purchase Order, please include the following language: All pricing, terms and conditions of quote
Q-72129 dated 9/16/2019 are incorporated into this Purchase Order by reference.
• Billing Frequency Notes (Milestones - 40/20/20/20):
• An initial payment equal to 40% of the total;
• A payment equal to 20% of the total upon Granicus' delivery of the draft homepage design concepts to
the client;
• A payment equal to 20% of the total upon implementation of the main website into the VCMS on a
Granicus-hosted development server; and
• A payment equal to 20% of the total upon completion; provided, however that the client has completed
training. If the client has not completed training, then Granicus shall invoice the client at the earlier of:
completion of training or 21 days after completion.
Agreement and Acceptance
By signing this document, the undersigned certifies they have authority to enter the agreement. The undersigned also
understands the services and terms.
Billing Information
Name:
Phone:
Email:
Address:
Falcon Heights MN
Signature:
Name:
Title:
Date:
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info@granicus.com | granicus.com
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Continuous optimization, regular health checks that
include research-based recommendations, and 24x7
support deliver guaranteed success.
The Granicus Team went above and beyond.
They were as invested in the website as we
were, and we truly appreciated that.
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Granicus govAccess
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info@granicus.com | granicus.com
Granicus govAccess
WEBSITE DESIGN + IMPLEMENTATION – PIONEER
KEY CMS FEATURES
SUPPORT + MAINTENANCE
A homepage wireframe from our design library
Fully responsive design
Custom Mobile Homepage or Standard Mobile Responsive Homepage
Video Background or Standard Rotating Image carousel (switchable at any time)
Website Programming + CMS Implementation
Migrate up to 50 webpages
One (1) day of remote Web-based Training (typically used for “Writing for the Web” Training, Accessibility Training, and CMS Training)
Ongoing software updates (quarterly)
Role-based dashboard for easy content updates, approvals + ability to lock down user permissions
Mobile management to analyze mobile traffic and customize display on mobile device
Interior page builder with drag-and-drop page building, 100+ widgets, save and reuse layouts + more
Social media management with ability to schedule + preview posts to multiple social media accounts
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Flexible search with the ability to define search synonyms, promote page + more
Universal API + a vast number of commonly used apps integrated out-of-the-box
24/7 support
Online help, including an extensive library of on-demand training videos
Hosting infrastruture with 99.9% uptime
Disaster recovery w/ 90 min failover (RTO), data replication every 15 mins (RPO), failover testing every 2 wks.
Enterprise grade DDoS migration
Industry leading data security (advanced threat detection and penetration)
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Families, Fields and Fair __________________________
The City That Soars!
Item Designation of Polling Places for the 2020 Elections
Description
Minnesota Statutes 204B.16 requires the governing body of each municipality to
designate the locations of its polling places for the following election year.
Budget Impact N/A
Attachment(s) • Resolution 19-32 Designating Polling Places for the 2020
Action(s)
Requested
Staff recommends approval of attached resolution designating polling places for
the 2020 Elections.
Meeting Date September 25, 2019
Agenda Item Consent F3
Attachment Resolution
Submitted By Sack Thongvanh, City Administrator
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CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
COUNCIL RESOLUTION September 25, 2019
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WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 204B.16, requires the City Council designate polling places for the
upcoming year by resolution; and
WHEREAS, changes to the polling places locations may be made at least 90 days before the next
election if one or more of the authorized polling places becomes unavailable for use; and
WHEREAS, changes to the polling place locations may be made in the case of an emergency when it is
necessary to ensure a safe and secure location for voting; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Falcon heights City Council hereby designates the
following polling places for elections conducted in the city in 2020:
Precinct 1 Falcon Heights City Hall
2077 W. Larpenteur Ave
Falcon Heights, MN 55113
Precinct 2 United Church of Christ
1795 Holton Street
Falcon Heights, MN 55113
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city clerk is hereby authorized to designate a replacement
meeting the requirements of the Minnesota Election Law for any polling place designated in this
Resolution that becomes unavailable for use by the City;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city clerk is hereby authorized to designate an emergency
replacement polling place meeting the requirements of the Minnesota Election Law for any polling
place designated in this Resolution when necessary to ensure a safe and secure location for voting;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city clerk is directed to send a copy of this resolution and any
subsequent polling place designations to the Ramsey County Elections Office.
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Adopted by the city council of the City of Falcon Heights this 25th day of September, 2019.
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Moved by: Approved by: ________________________
Randall Gustafson
Mayor
Vacant ____ In Favor Attested by: ________________________
GUSTAFSON Sack Thongvanh
HARRIS ____ Against City Administrator
LEEHY
MIAZGA
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Families, Fields and Fair __________________________
The City That Soars!
Item Adoption and Certification of the 2020 Preliminary Levy
Description
Each year, the City must set and certify to Ramsey County a preliminary levy by
September 30th.
Details for the preliminary 2020 General Fund Budget:
1) There are no levy limits imposed by the Legislature for the 2020 Budget.
2) The amount of LGA state aid was increased by an amount of $75,732 by the
Legislature for budget year 2020. LGA will increase from $603,532 to $679,264
in 2020.
3) Fiscal Disparity distribution dollars for 2020 increased by $85,091 over the
2019 level.
Impacts to the Overall Property Tax Levy:
2017 2018 2019 2020
Proposed
Change 2019
to 2020
General Fund
Levy
1,152,646 1,487,059 1,747,260 1,909,536 162,276
Debt Service
Levy
125,585 98,330 233,658 227,988 -5,670
TOTAL
LEVY
1,278,231 1,585,389 1,980,918 2,137,524 156,606
Meeting Date September 25, 2019
Agenda Item Policy G1
Attachment Resolution & Supporting Documents
Submitted By Sack Thongvanh, City Administrator
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Impacts on a Median Value Home in Falcon Heights:
2017 2018 2019 2020
Proposed
Change 2019 to
2020
Median Value
Home
252,600 266,600 281,100 303,450 22,350
Taxable Median
Value
238,094 253,354 269,159 293,521 24,362
Tax Capacity 2,381 2,534 2,691 2,935 243
City Tax Rate 26.358 31.770 37.279 36.4 -0.879
City Taxes 627 805 1,003 1,068 65
Net Change 26 178 198 65
The 2020 proposed increase on a median value home is estimated to be $65 per year
or $5.42 per month.
Budget
Impact
Dependent upon adoption of the 2020 General Fund Budget. Budget Hearing
Scheduled for:
Time: 7:00 pm
Date: Wednesday, December 11th, 2019
Location: 2077 Larpenteur West, Falcon Heights, MN 55113, City Council Chambers
Attachment(s) • Resolution 19-33 Certification of the Preliminary Levy for 2020
• Supporting Documents to Certify to Ramsey County
Action(s)
Requested
Staff recommends that the Falcon Heights City Council approve the attached
resolution. The Preliminary 2020 Tax Levy is $2,137,524 and increase of 7.9%.
Further, staff recommends that the Falcon Heights City Council set a budget hearing
meeting for December 11th, 2019, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers for the
purpose of receiving public comment on the 2020 General Fund Budget and Levy.
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CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS COUNCIL RESOLUTION September 25, 2019
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CERTIFICATION OF THE PRELIMINARY TAX LEVY FOR 2020 WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota requires the City adopt a proposed preliminary levy certification for its General Fund; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Falcon Heights is required to adopt its 2020 Preliminary Levy Certification on or before September 30, 2019; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Falcon Heights wishes to comply with State law in
this area. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota
hereby does levy for the preliminary tax levy for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2018 and the following sums for the respective purposes indicated therein upon taxable property of the City of Falcon Heights, to wit:
PRELIMINARY LEVY
General Fund $1,909,536
Debt Service $227,988
TOTAL LEVY $2,137,524
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Moved by: Approved by: ________________________
Randy Gustafson
Mayor
VACANT ____ In Favor Attested by: ________________________
GUSTAFSON Sack Thongvanh
HARRIS ____ Against City Administrator
LEEHY
MIAZGA
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