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City of Lake Elmo,
Minnesota
Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report
For the Year Ended December 31, 2022
Prepared by:
Finance Department
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTORY SECTION:
Letter Of Transmittal ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
Certificate Of Achievement For
Excellence In Financial Reporting ................................................................................................................................ 6
City Council And Officials ................................................................................................................................................... 7
Organizational Chart ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
FINANCIAL SECTION:
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ...................................................................................................................... 10
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Management’s Discussion and Analysis ..................................................................................................................... 14
BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Government-wide Financial Statements
Statement of Net Position ..................................................................................................................................... 25
Statement of Activities ......................................................................................................................................... 26
Fund Financial Statements
Balance Sheet – Governmental Funds .................................................................................................................. 27
Reconciliation of the Balance Sheet – Governmental Funds
to the Statement of Net Position .................................................................................................................... 29
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and
Changes in Fund Balances – Governmental Funds ....................................................................................... 30
Reconciliation of Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds
to the Statement of Activities ........................................................................................................................ 32
Statement of Net Position – Proprietary Funds .................................................................................................... 33
Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and
Changes in Net Position – Proprietary Funds ................................................................................................ 34
Statement of Cash Flows – Proprietary Funds ..................................................................................................... 35
Notes to the Basic Financial Statements ..................................................................................................................... 37
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Budgetary Comparison Schedule – General Fund ....................................................................................................... 71
Schedule of City’s Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability .......................................................................... 73
Schedule of City Pension Contributions ...................................................................................................................... 74
Schedule of Changes in Net Pension Liability (Asset) – Firefighters Relief Association ........................................... 75
Schedule of Changes in City’s Net OPEB Liability .................................................................................................... 76
Schedule of City OPEB Contributions ........................................................................................................................ 77
Notes to the Required Supplementary Information ..................................................................................................... 78
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Combining Balance Sheet – Nonmajor Governmental Funds ..................................................................................... 86
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and
Changes in Fund Balances – Nonmajor Governmental Funds ............................................................................. 87
Combining Balance Sheet – Nonmajor Special Revenue Funds ................................................................................. 88
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and
Changes in Fund Balances – Nonmajor Special Revenue Funds ......................................................................... 89
Combining Balance Sheet – Nonmajor Capital Project Funds .................................................................................... 90
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and
Changes in Fund Balances – Nonmajor Capital Project Funds ............................................................................ 93
Supplemental Combining Balance Sheet – Debt Service Fund ................................................................................... 96
Supplemental Combining Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and
Changes in Fund Balance – Debt Service Fund ................................................................................................... 98
Schedule of Indebtedness .......................................................................................................................................... 100
STATISTICAL SECTION (UNAUDITED):
Financial Trends
Net Position by Component ....................................................................................................................................... 103
Changes in Net Position ............................................................................................................................................ 105
Fund Balances – Governmental Funds ...................................................................................................................... 109
Changes in Fund Balances – Governmental Funds ................................................................................................... 111
Revenue Capacity
Tax Capacity and Estimated Actual Value of Taxable Property ............................................................................... 113
Direct and Overlapping Property Tax Rates .............................................................................................................. 114
Principal Property Taxpayers .................................................................................................................................... 115
Property Tax Levies and Collections ......................................................................................................................... 116
Water and Sanitary Sewer Charges by Customer ...................................................................................................... 117
Debt Capacity
Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type ......................................................................................................................... 118
Ratios of Net General Bonded Debt .......................................................................................................................... 119
Direct and Overlapping Governmental Activities Debt............................................................................................. 120
Legal Debt Margin Information ................................................................................................................................ 121
Pledged Revenue Coverage ....................................................................................................................................... 122
Demographic and Economic Information
Demographic and Economic Statistics ...................................................................................................................... 123
Principal Employers .................................................................................................................................................. 124
Operating Information
Full-Time Equivalent Employees By Function/Program .......................................................................................... 125
Operating Indicators by Function/Program ............................................................................................................... 127
Capital Asset Statistics by Function/Program ........................................................................................................... 129
OTHER REQUIRED REPORTS:
Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial
Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an
Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with
Government Auditing Standards ............................................................................................................................... 131
Schedule of Findings and Responses ................................................................................................................................ 133
Corrective Action Plans .................................................................................................................................................... 134
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INTRODUCTORY
SECTION
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3880 Laverne Avenue North • Lake Elmo • Minnesota 55042
Phone: (651) 747-3900 • www.lakeelmo.org
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June 6, 2023
Honorable Mayor, Members of the City Council, and Citizens of the City of Lake Elmo:
Minnesota Statutes require all cities to issue an annual report on its financial position and activity prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), under the guidance of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board
(GASB), and audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) by a firm of licensed certified public
accountants or the Office of the State Auditor. Pursuant to that requirement, we hereby issue the annual comprehensive financial
report of the City of Lake Elmo, MN for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
This report consists of management’s representation concerning the finances of the City of Lake Elmo. Consequently,
management assumes full responsibility for the completeness, accuracy, and reliability of all the information presented in this
report. To provide a reasonable basis for making these representations, the management of the City of Lake Elmo has
established a thorough internal control system designed to both protect the City’s assets from loss, theft and misuse, and to
compile all necessary information for the preparation of the City of Lake Elmo’s financial statements in conformity with GAAP
and GASB. As a management team, we assert that the financial statements will be free from material misstatement and that the
financial report is reliable in all material respects.
The City of Lake Elmo’s financial statements have been audited by Schlenner Wenner & Co., a firm of licensed certified public
accountants. The goal of the independent audit is to provide reasonable assurance that the financial statements of the City of
Lake Elmo for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 are free from material misstatement. The independent audit involved
examining, on an approved test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing
the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management and evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. The independent auditor concluded, based upon the audit that there was a reasonable basis for rendering an
unmodified opinion that the City of Lake Elmo’s financial statements for fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 are fairly
presented in conformity with GAAP. The independent auditor’s report is presented as the first component of the financial
section of the report.
A “Single Audit” designed to meet the special needs of a federal grantor agency was not performed for the year ended December
31, 2022 as the City did not participate in any programs that required this additional independent audit.
GAAP requires that management provide a narrative introduction, overview, and analysis to accompany the basic financial
statements in form of the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A). This letter of transmittal is included to complement
the MD&A and should be read in conjunction with it. The City of Lake Elmo’s MD&A can be found immediately following
the report of the independent auditors.
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PROFILE OF THE GOVERNMENT
The City of Lake Elmo was incorporated in 1926 and is a statutory city in the State of Minnesota six miles east of St. Paul
Minnesota. Located in Washington County, it covers 25 square miles and has an estimated 2022 population of 13,514, which
represents 4,849 households.
Policy-making and legislative authority are vested in a governing council consisting of an elected Mayor and four council
members. Per Minnesota State Statute, the governing council is responsible for passing ordinances, adopting an annual budget,
appointing committees and hiring both the city’s administrator and attorney. The City Administrator is responsible for carrying
out the policies and ordinances of the governing council and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the city. The Council is
elected on a non-partisan basis. The Mayor serves a four-year term and council members serve a four-year staggered term, with
two of these positions elected every two years. The Mayor and the Council are elected at-large.
The City of Lake Elmo provides a full range of services including fire protection services, construction and maintenance of
streets and infrastructure; recreational facilities; and water, sanitary sewer and storm water utility services. The City contracts
with the Washington County Sheriff’s Department for police services.
The annual budget serves as the foundation for the City of Lake Elmo’s financial management and fiscal stewardship. City
departments and agencies of the City submit their requested budget to the City Administrator and the Finance Director in order
to compile a preliminary balanced budget for submission to the City Council. The preliminary balanced budget is presented to
the City Council in September each year so that the preliminary property tax levy can be submitted to Washington County by
the annual due date. The preliminary property tax levy may be decreased but not increased. The 2022 Adopted Budget and
final property tax levy was required to be adopted by and submitted to Washington County by December 28, 2021. Included
in the City annual budget process is the compilation of a Capital Improvement Plan which allows for strategic planning of City
infrastructure and equipment needs while maintaining a reasonable level of debt and a strong unassigned fund balance.
Quarterly budget to actual comparison reports are provided to the City Council to keep them apprised of the financial
performance of the City.
FACTORS AFFECTING FINANCIAL CONDITION
The information presented in the financial statements is perhaps best understood when it is considered from the broader
perspective of the specific environment within which the City of Lake Elmo operates.
LOCAL ECONOMY
Lake Elmo is home to numerous businesses that are leaders in their respective industries. New residential developments platted
since 2014 numbering approximately 2,977 dwelling units have been approved. In 2022 and early 2023, the City saw continued
interest in residential and commercial growth and entered into several new development agreements:
• Wildflower 4th addition – 41 New Single-Family Homes
• Kokoro Volleyball – 27,540 sq. ft. Athletic Facility
• Royal Golf 5th Addition – 43 New Single Family Homes
• Hendrix Apartments and Goddard School – 190 unit Apt Building and Day Care
• Drake Development – Tesla, Dairy Queen and 2 additional Commercial Lots
• Amira – 146 Senior Rental Apt Building
Further, several projects have been fully completed in 2022:
• Boulder Ponds 3rd
• Royal Golf Club 1st
• Wildflower 1st and 2nd
• Inwood 6th Addition-Kwik Trip
• Lake Ridge Crossing 1st and 2nd
The City’s highway infrastructure continues to make Lake Elmo a desirable residential location. Rapid growth is further
reflected in 2022 population estimates of 13,514, or an increase of 19%, since the 2020 census.
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New housing starts in 2022 numbered 200 with a total permit value of $143,910,977 and an average home value of $347,786.
There were 6 new Commercial construction projects in 2022, and a number of remodels and expansions. All these new starts
have been built in 2022 or will be finished in 2023, which will greatly strengthen the existing tax base of the City.
LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLANNING
Total unassigned General Fund balance as of December 31, 2022 was 128% of the next year’s general fund expenditures and
other financing uses. Although the State Auditor recommends maintaining a level of 35% - 50%, the City has consistently
exceeded that rate, showing the City’s financial strength.
The City’s 5-year Capital Improvement Plan serves as the foundation for long-term financial planning. Funding needs for
capital replacements are reflected in tax levies for the street renewal and general fund asset replacements. Funding needs for
capital infrastructure in the enterprise funds are funded through user fees in those funds.
During 2017, Moody’s Investors Service increased the City's long-term debt rating of Aa1, and reaffirmed this rating in 2022
and 2023. In their assessment of the City, Moody’s noted the following:
• Wealthy tax base favorably located in the Twin Cities metropolitan area with strong resident incomes
• Strong financial operations supported by ample reserves and liquidity
• Low pension burden
Projections for the next 5 years indicate that property tax contributions, user fees, and investment income will continue to grow
based on planned development and expansion within the City.
RELEVANT FINANCIAL POLICIES
Trends of the past decade, changes in state tax law, and recent legislation indicate that the City will have a greater reliance on
property taxes as a source of financing for city operations in the future and less reliance on the intergovernmental revenues
(federal and state) and building permit fees. Changes in state tax law over the past decade have resulted in funding changes
for both schools and local governments. The elimination of the homestead and agricultural credit aids program, and large cuts
in both local government aid and the market value homestead credit programs resulted in revenue losses to the City. In addition,
as the City continues toward full development, we anticipate future decreases in building permit revenues.
MAJOR INITIATIVES
2022 was again an extremely robust year for the City due to continuation of on-going infrastructure upgrades, projects, as well
as oversight of on-going residential and commercial development activity.
Some of the 2022 infrastructure projects included the following:
• Construction of a New City Center was approved and began in 2021. The New City Center consists of a combined
City Hall & Public Safety Facility. The new facility combines City Hall staff and functions, the entire Fire Department,
and a satellite office for the Washington County Sheriff’s department. This co-location involves renovating and
expanding the City-owned Brookfield Office building to concentrate civic resources into a single structure at the
historic core of the city. In addition the Public Works facility will also be expanded to accommodate City growth and
expanded service needs. The project is expected to be completed summer of 2023.
• A stoplight and turn lanes were installed at Manning Ave (CSAH 15) and 30th St to accommodate the growth in traffic
along the corridor.
• The Old Village Improvement project on Phases V & VI of the project wrapped up construction in 2022. The projects
cover full reconstruction of the streets as well as upgrading the existing water system and installation of a new sewer
system and storm water drainage system.
• Extension of municipal sewer to the Tapestry development began in 2022 with completion anticipated in 2023.
• Municipal sewer lines were extended along the city’s western border in order to serve new development on the 180
acres the city received in a settlement with 3M in 2019. The new area will provide for business/industrial, commercial
and low-density housing options.
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• The City continued work on several expedited water main projects to bring water to neighborhoods with PFAS
contamination at no cost to the city or residents due to grants from the MPCA. These projects include water main
extensions, road construction and in some cases the extension of sewer. Sewer costs of the project will be assessed
100% to the benefiting property owners. In 2022, the projects in Hamlet on Sunfish Lake and 38th/39th/Innsdale Ave
were completed.
• Well #1 and the pump house were also decommissioned and abandoned due to PFAS through grant assistance from
MPCA.
• Water Tower #3 began construction in 2022 to increase storage capacity on the southeast area of the city. It is expected
to be online in the fall of 2023.
• Use of Parkland dedication fees to continue to make improvements to existing and new parks.
AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada awarded a Certificate of Achievement
for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City again for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. This certificate is a
prestigious national award recognizing conformance with the highest standards for preparation for state and local government
financial reports.
In order to be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, a government unit must publish an easily readable and efficiently
organized Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, whose contents conform to program standards. Such reports must satisfy
both accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and applicable legal requirements. A certificate
is valid for one year only.
The City of Lake Elmo is pleased to present its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which will be submitted to the
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for consideration of a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting for its financial reports for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. The preparation of this report would
not have been possible without the efficient and dedicated services of the personnel of the City of Lake Elmo. Further, we
would like to express our appreciation to all members of the organization who assisted in contributing to the preparation of the
report. Credit must also be given to the Mayor and the City Council for their unfailing support for maintaining the highest
standards of management of the City of Lake Elmo’s finances.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristina Handt Kyle Sawyer
City Administrator Contract Finance Director
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CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL AND OFFICIALS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
CITY COUNCIL Term Expires
Charles Cadenhead Mayor January 1, 2025
Katrina Beckstrom Council Member January 1, 2025
Dale Dorschner Council Member January 1, 2023
Jeff Holtz Council Member January 1, 2025
Lisa McGinn Council Member January 1, 2027
APPOINTED CITY OFFICIALS
Kristina Handt City Administrator Appointed
Julie Johnson City Clerk Appointed
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
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FINANCIAL
SECTION
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements
Opinions
We have audited the financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the
aggregate remaining fund information of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, (the City) as of and for the year ended December
31, 2022, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota’s
basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents.
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position
of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of
the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, as of December 31, 2022, and the respective changes in financial position and, where
applicable, cash flows thereof for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America.
Basis for Opinions
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS) and
the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards (GAS), issued by the Comptroller
General of the United States. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the “Auditor’s Responsibilities
for the Audit of the Financial Statements” section of our report. We are required to be independent of the City and to meet our
other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the
audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinions.
Emphasis of Matter
As discussed in Note 1.H. to the financial statements, during the current fiscal year the City adopted Governmental Accounting
Standards Board Statement No. 87, Leases. Our opinion is not modified with respect to this matter.
Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements
The City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota’s management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial
statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and for the design,
implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements
that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in
the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the City’s ability to continue as a going concern for twelve months beyond the
financial statement date, including any currently known information that may raise substantial doubt shortly thereafter.
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Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinions. Reasonable assurance
is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance
with GAAS will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting
from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions,
misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood
that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial
statements.
In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, we:
• Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and
design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis,
evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate
in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City of Lake Elmo,
Minnesota’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates
made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the financial statements.
• Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial
doubt about the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.
We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and
timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control-related matters that we identified during the audit.
Required Supplementary Information
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the management’s discussion and
analysis, budgetary comparison information, pension schedules, and OPEB schedules listed in the table of contents be presented
to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and, although not a part of
the basic financial statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board who considers it to be an essential
part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical
context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information in accordance with auditing
standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which consisted of inquiries of management about the methods
of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management’s responses to our inquiries, the
basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We do not
express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient
evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance.
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Supplementary Information
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that collectively comprise the City of
Lake Elmo, Minnesota’s basic financial statements. The combining and individual nonmajor fund financial statements and
supplemental schedules, and schedule of indebtedness, are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required
part of the basic financial statements.
The combining and individual nonmajor fund financial statements and supplemental schedules are the responsibility of
management and were derived from and relate directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic
financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial
statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying
accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements or to the basic financial statements themselves, and
other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our
opinion, the combining and individual nonmajor fund financial statements and supplemental schedules are fairly stated, in all
material respects, in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole.
The schedule of indebtedness has not been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial
statements, and accordingly, we do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on it.
Other Information
Management is responsible for the other information included in the annual report. The other information comprises the
introductory and statistical sections but does not include the basic financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. Our
opinions on the financial statements do not cover the other information, and we do not express an opinion or any form of
assurance thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information
and consider whether a material inconsistency exists between the other information and the financial statements, or the other
information otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work performed, we conclude that an uncorrected
material misstatement of the other information exists, we are required to describe it in our report.
Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated June 6, 2023 on our consideration of
the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota’s internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain
provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is solely to
describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and
not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an
integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the City of Lake Elmo,
Minnesota’s internal control over financial reporting and compliance.
SCHLENNER WENNER & CO.
St. Cloud, Minnesota
June 6, 2023
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REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
DECEMBER 31, 2022
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Our discussion and analysis of the City of Lake Elmo’s financial performance provides an overview of the City’s financial
activities for the year ended December 31, 2022. Please read it in conjunction with the independent auditor’s report on page
10 and the City’s financial statements, which begin on page 25.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
• The assets and deferred outflows of the City of Lake Elmo exceeded its liabilities and deferred inflows at the close of
the most recent fiscal year by $150,998,515 (net position). The unrestricted portion of net position, the portion used
to meet the City’s ongoing obligations to citizens and creditors, is $38,878,151.
• The City’s total net position increased $20,107,051 as a result of this year’s operations.
• As of the close of the current fiscal year, the City of Lake Elmo’s governmental funds reported a combined ending
fund balance of $24,435,594 which is a decrease of $5,975,337 in comparison with the prior year. The overall
unassigned fund balance is $7,342,111.
• At the end of the current fiscal year, unrestricted fund balance for the general fund was $7,540,239, or 128% of total
2022 general fund expenditures. The City’s Fund Balance policy is to maintain an unassigned fund balance in the
General Fund of an amount that is not less than 50% to 60% of the next year’s budgeted expenditures of the General
Fund.
• In the City’s business-type activities, revenues decreased $791,023 (3.75 percent) and program expenses increased
$1,246,772 (24.65 percent). These changes are discussed in greater detail throughout the following pages.
• Total cost of all of the City’s governmental activities’ departments increased $1,280,489 (or 14.76 percent) in
aggregate.
• The City’s General Fund generated more revenue than budgeted of $820,875, excluding transfers in from other funds.
Expenditures were less than budgeted by $1,185,372, excluding transfers to other funds. See additional details on
page 71.
• As discussed in Note 1.H. in the Notes to the Basic Financial Statements, the City adopted Governmental Accounting
Standards Board Statement No. 87, Leases (GASB 87) during the current fiscal year. This standard changes the
previous lease accounting methodology and requires the recognition of all lease assets and liabilities on the Statement
of Net Position. Due to the adoption of this standard, the City reported lease receivables of $1,661,436 and
corresponding deferred inflows of resources totaling $1,631,600, at December 31, 2022. Because the overall impact
of the change was not significant, no restatements to beginning net position or the comparative information in this
Management’s Discussion and Analysis were necessary.
USING THIS ANNUAL REPORT
This annual report consists of a series of financial statements. The Statement of Net Position and the Statement of Activities
(on pages 25 and 26) provide information about the activities of the City as a whole and present a longer-term view of the
City’s finances. Fund financial statements start on page 27. For governmental activities, these statements tell how these services
were financed in the short term as well as what remains for future spending. Fund financial statements also report the City’s
operations in more detail than the government-wide statements by providing information about the City’s most significant
funds.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
DECEMBER 31, 2022
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USING THIS ANNUAL REPORT (Continued)
Reporting the City as a Whole
Our analysis of the City as a whole begins on page 16. One of the most important questions asked about the City’s finances is,
“Is the City as a whole better off or worse off as a result of the year’s activities?” The Statement of Net Position and the
Statement of Activities report information about the City as a whole and about its activities in a way that helps answer this
question. These statements include all assets, deferred outflows/inflows of resources, and liabilities using the accrual basis of
accounting, which is similar to the accounting used by most private-sector companies. All of the current year’s revenues and
expenses are taken into account regardless of when cash is received or paid.
These two statements report the City’s net position and changes in net position. You can think of the City’s net position (assets
plus deferred outflows, less liabilities plus deferred inflows) as one way to measure the City’s financial health, or financial
position. Over time, increases or decreases in the City’s net position are one indicator of whether its financial health is
improving or deteriorating. You will need to consider other nonfinancial factors, however, such as changes in the City’s
property tax base, costs associated with current and future construction projects, and the condition of the City’s roads, to assess
the overall health of the City.
In the Statement of Net Position and the Statement of Activities, we divide the City into two kinds of activities:
• Governmental Activities - Most of the City’s basic services are reported here, including the fire, public works, parks, and
planning and zoning departments, along with general administration. Property taxes, special assessments, licenses, permits
and fees, and State aids finance most of these activities.
• Business-type Activities - The City charges a fee to customers to help it cover all or most of the cost of certain services it
provides. The City’s water, sewer, and storm sewer systems are reported here.
Reporting the City’s Most Significant Funds
Our analysis of the City’s funds begins on page 18. The fund financial statements begin on page 27 and provide detailed
information about the most significant funds - not the City as a whole. Some funds are required to be established by State law
and by bond covenants. However, the City Council may establish other funds to help it control and manage money for particular
purposes or to show that it is meeting legal responsibilities for using certain taxes, grants, and other money. The City’s two
kinds of funds (governmental and proprietary) use different accounting approaches.
• Governmental Funds - Most of the City’s basic services are reported in governmental funds, which focus on how
money flows into and out of those funds and the balances left at year-end that are available for spending. These funds
are reported using an accounting method called modified accrual accounting, which measures cash and all other
financial assets that can readily be converted to cash. The governmental fund statements provide a detailed short-term
view of the City’s general government operations and the basic services it provides. Governmental fund information
helps you determine whether there are more or fewer financial resources that can be spent in the near future to finance
the City’s programs. We describe the relationship (or differences) between governmental activities (reported in the
Statement of Net Position and the Statement of Activities) and governmental funds in reconciliations following the
governmental fund financial statements.
• Proprietary Funds - When the City charges customers for the services it provides, these services are generally reported
in proprietary funds. Proprietary funds are reported in the same way that all activities are reported in the Statement
of Net Position and the Statement of Activities. In fact, the City’s proprietary funds are the same as the business-type
activities we report in the government-wide statements but provide more detail and additional information, such as
cash flows, for proprietary funds.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
DECEMBER 31, 2022
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THE CITY AS A WHOLE
The City’s combined net position increased $20,107,051 from a year ago. Our analysis below focuses on the net position
(Table 1) and changes in net position (Table 2) of the City’s governmental and business-type activities.
The net position of the City’s governmental activities increased by $9,349,991 (16.36 percent). Unrestricted net position (the
part of net position that can be used to finance day-to-day operations without constraints established by debt covenants, enabling
legislation, or other legal requirements) increased by $2,261,608 compared to the prior year.
The net position of the City’s business-type activities increased by $10,757,060 (14.58 percent) from the prior year. Such
increase can be attributed primarily to the operations of the Water Fund, which individually experienced an increase in net
position of $6,374,212 from the prior year.
Table 1
Net Position
Governmental Business-Type Total
Activities Activities Government
2022 2021 2022 2021 2022 2021
Current and Other Assets 35,239,395$ 38,965,261$ 26,273,660$ 21,461,986$ 61,513,055$ 60,427,247$
Net Capital Assets 72,396,569 53,195,055 90,076,157 77,034,129 162,472,726 130,229,184
Total Assets 107,635,964 92,160,316 116,349,817 98,496,115 223,985,781 190,656,431
Deferred Outflows of Resources 1,375,926 823,855 181,480 153,623 1,557,406 977,478
Current Liabilities 6,459,882 5,450,707 1,980,429 1,602,968 8,440,311 7,053,675
Noncurrent Liabilities 34,230,125 29,274,372 30,027,530 23,095,670 64,257,655 52,370,042
Total Liabilities 40,690,007 34,725,079 32,007,959 24,698,638 72,697,966 59,423,717
Deferred Inflows of Resources 1,836,690 1,123,890 10,016 194,838 1,846,706 1,318,728
Net Position:
Net Investment in
Capital Assets 39,647,112 34,784,806 59,998,083 53,867,479 99,645,195 88,652,285
Restricted 12,475,169 10,249,092 - - 12,475,169 10,249,092
Unrestricted 14,362,912 12,101,304 24,515,239 19,888,783 38,878,151 31,990,087
Total Net Position 66,485,193$ 57,135,202$ 84,513,322$ 73,756,262$ 150,998,515$ 130,891,464$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
DECEMBER 31, 2022
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THE CITY AS A WHOLE (Continued)
The City’s total revenues decreased by $2,209,809 (5.74 percent). The total cost of all programs and services increased by
$2,527,261 (18.40 percent). Our following analysis separately considers the operations of governmental and business-type
activities.
Table 2
Changes in Net Position
Governmental Business-Type Total
Activities Activities Government
2022 2021 2022 2021 2022 2021
REVENUE
Charges for Services 2,889,869$ 2,847,821$ 5,284,821$ 2,773,787$ 8,174,690$ 5,621,608$
Operating Grants and
Contributions 391,306 279,690 - 35,635 391,306 315,325
Capital Grants and
Contributions 4,783,094 8,981,866 15,257,903 18,326,363 20,040,997 27,308,229
Property Taxes 7,488,228 5,294,950 - - 7,488,228 5,294,950
Franchise Taxes 77,694 - - - 77,694 -
Intergovernmental 703,388 4,639 2,146 - 705,534 4,639
Investment Earnings (Losses)(380,657) (13,874) (221,053) (20,945) (601,710) (34,819)
Other 23,384 - - - 23,384 -
Total Revenues 15,976,306 17,395,092 20,323,817 21,114,840 36,300,123 38,509,932
PROGRAM EXPENSES
General Government 1,055,405 1,052,188 - - 1,055,405 1,052,188
Public Safety 2,939,066 3,091,321 - - 2,939,066 3,091,321
Public Works 4,831,584 3,735,767 - - 4,831,584 3,735,767
Parks and Recreation 415,377 391,240 - - 415,377 391,240
Economic Development - 53,264 - - - 53,264
Interest and Other Charges 716,093 353,256 - - 716,093 353,256
Water - - 3,280,875 2,665,708 3,280,875 2,665,708
Sewer - - 2,071,858 1,563,008 2,071,858 1,563,008
Storm Sewer - - 952,799 830,044 952,799 830,044
Total Expenses 9,957,525 8,677,036 6,305,532 5,058,760 16,263,057 13,735,796
Increase (Decrease) in Net Position
Before Transfers/Other Items 6,018,781 8,718,056 14,018,285 16,056,080 20,037,066 24,774,136
Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Assets 69,985 17,300 - - 69,985 17,300
Capital Asset Transfers 3,261,225 - (3,261,225) - - -
Transfers - 5,250,000 - (5,250,000) - -
Change in Net Position 9,349,991 13,985,356 10,757,060 10,806,080 20,107,051 24,791,436
Net Position - Beginning of Year 57,135,202 43,149,846 73,756,262 62,950,182 130,891,464 106,100,028
Net Position - End of Year 66,485,193$ 57,135,202$ 84,513,322$ 73,756,262$ 150,998,515$ 130,891,464$
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DECEMBER 31, 2022
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THE CITY AS A WHOLE (Continued)
Governmental Activities
Revenue for the City’s governmental activities decreased by $1,418,786 (8.16 percent). The decrease in revenue is primarily
due to a reduction in revenues from capital grants and contributions, resulting from significant contributions of infrastructure
from developers during 2021. Total expenses increased $1,280,489 (14.76 percent), primarily due to increased expenses for
public works and debt service related costs. Such changes in expenses have been reviewed in greater detail below.
Table 3 presents the cost of each of the City’s programs - general government, public safety, public works, parks and recreation,
economic development, and debt service - as well as each program’s net cost (total cost less revenues generated by the
activities). The net cost shows the financial burden that was placed on the City’s taxpayers by each of these functions.
Activities (net of capital outlay which is excluded from Table 3) were generally comparable to the prior year as operations
remained fairly consistent with the prior year, with the exception of:
• Public works net cost of services increased $3,359,575, due to increases in maintenance project costs and depreciation
expense, in conjunction with a decrease in revenues from contributed infrastructure previously discussed.
• Parks and recreation net cost of services increased $1,661,085, largely due to the recognition of $1,845,371 of park
dedication revenues in 2021 as compared to $199,740 in 2022. The 2021 park dedication revenues served as a
reduction to the net costs of the department in 2021.
• Interest and Other Charges net cost of services increased $362,837 as a result of additional interest expenses incurred
and accrued for debt issued during late 2021 and throughout 2022.
Business-type Activities
Revenues of the City’s business-type activities (see Table 2) decreased by $791,023 (3.75 percent) and program expenses
increased by $1,246,772 (24.65 percent). The decrease in revenues is due primarily to a decrease in MPCA grant revenues
recognized in 2022 as compared to 2021. The increase in expenses is due largely to an increase in depreciation expense being
recognized in 2022, due to various projects being finalized and placed into service. Additionally, interest expenses increased
as a result of the new debt issuances previously discussed, which partially pertained to business-type activities.
THE CITY’S FUNDS
Governmental Funds
As the City completed the year, its governmental funds (as presented in the balance sheet on page 27) reported a combined
fund balance of $24,435,594. This is a decrease of $5,975,337 from the prior year. Operations were comparable to the prior
year, with the exception of significant expenditures being incurred in 2022 for the City Hall and Fire Station building project,
as well as bond proceeds and premiums of over $16 million being recognized in the prior year. Financial information specific
to the governmental funds is detailed on the following page. Such information was derived from the fund financials.
Table 3
Governmental Activities
Total Cost Net Cost
of Services of Services
2022 2021 2022 2021
General Government 1,055,405$ 1,052,188$ 620,275$ 509,657$
Public Safety 2,939,066 3,091,321 635,737 808,506
Public Works 4,831,584 3,735,767 (283,078) (3,642,653)
Parks and Recreation 415,377 391,240 204,253 (1,456,832)
Economic Development - 53,264 (24) (4,275)
Interest and Other Charges 716,093 353,256 716,093 353,256
Totals 9,957,525$ 8,677,036$ 1,893,256$ (3,432,341)$
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DECEMBER 31, 2022
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THE CITY’S FUNDS (Continued)
Increase
2022 2021 (Decrease)
General 7,540,239$ 5,618,812$ 1,921,427$
Fund Balance December 31,
Major Funds
The fund balance of the General Fund increased by $1,921,427 compared to 2021. Details of the General Fund’s revenues and
expenditures are displayed below:
General Fund Revenues
Property Taxes
Franchise Taxes
Licenses, Permits, and Fees
Intergovernmental
Charges for Services
Fines
Investment Earnings
Miscellaneous
The City received the majority of its funding in the General Fund in the form of grants and funding received from property
taxes (62.32 percent), licenses, permits, and fees (20.40 percent), charges for services (11.95 percent), and other governmental
agencies (4.03 percent). Overall, the City’s General Fund revenues were comparable to the prior year, with the exception of
property taxes that increased as planned with the 2022 levy.
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DECEMBER 31, 2022
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THE CITY’S FUNDS (Continued)
General Fund Expenditures
General Government
Public Safety
Public Works
Parks and Recreation
Capital Outlay
A significant portion of the City’s General Fund expenditures are used for public safety (45.82 percent). Remaining
expenditures are used primarily for public works (29.90 percent) and general government (17.25 percent). Expenditures are
comparable to the prior year.
Increase
2022 2021 (Decrease)
Fund Balance December 31,
Major Funds
Debt Service Fund 4,535,578$ 3,890,901$ 644,677$
The Debt Service fund balance increased as a result of a decrease in loan principal payments made in 2022 as compared to
2021. Additionally, the City received bond proceeds during the year in relation to their 2022A G.O. Improvement and Tax
Abatement Bond issuance.
City Hall / Fire Station Bldg Project Fund 6,720,887$ 15,220,166$ (8,499,279)$
The City Hall / Fire Station Bldg Project fund balance decreased due to substantial capital outlay expenditures being incurred
throughout the year for the construction of the City Hall and Fire Station project.
Old Village Phases 5 & 6 (8,413)$ 323,317$ (331,730)$
The Old Village Phases 5 & 6 fund balance decreased due to substantial capital outlay expenditures being incurred throughout
the year for the corresponding project.
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DECEMBER 31, 2022
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THE CITY’S FUNDS (Continued)
General Fund Budgetary Highlights
The City’s General Fund generated more revenue than budgeted of $820,875, excluding transfers in from other funds.
Expenditures were less than those budgeted by $1,185,372, excluding transfers to other funds. Budgeted expenditures in excess
of actual amounts were mostly distributed across departments, but resulted most significantly from fire, building inspection,
street maintenance, and public works capital outlay line items.
Proprietary Funds
As the City completed the year, its business-type activities reported a combined net position of $84,513,322. This is an increase
of $10,757,060 from the prior year. The following is a summary of the City’s major proprietary funds:
Increase
2022 2021 (Decrease)
Water 46,447,856$ 40,073,644$ 6,374,212$
Net Position December 31,
Major Funds
The Water Fund net position increased due to significant intergovernmental revenues received from the MPCA in relation to
various projects during the year, as well as revenues being recognized in relation to infrastructure assets conveyed to the City
by local developers.
Sewer 25,298,195$ 22,485,630$ 2,812,565$
The Sewer Fund net position increased as a result of approximately $2.25 million of special assessments revenue being
recognized during the year, along with significant developer contributions of infrastructure.
Storm Sewer 12,767,271$ 11,196,988$ 1,570,283$
The Storm Sewer Fund net position increased due to the City receiving developer contributed infrastructure during the year,
$1,994,356 of which was recognized in this fund.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
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DECEMBER 31, 2022
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CAPITAL ASSET AND DEBT ADMINISTRATION
Capital Assets
At the end of 2022, the City had a net investment of $161,875,371 in a broad range of capital assets, including land, buildings,
improvements, machinery and equipment, roads, and water, sewer, and storm sewer infrastructure. This amount represents a
net increase of $32,151,609 (24.78 percent) from last year. More detailed information about the City’s capital assets is
presented in Note 2.C. to the financial statements.
Significant capital asset activity from throughout the year consisted of the following:
• Developer contributions of infrastructure exceeded $9 million in total.
• Costs incurred during the year for the City Hall and Fire Station project exceeded $8.3 million.
• Costs incurred for the Old Village Phase 5 & 6 project exceeded $5.4 million.
Table 4
Capital Assets Net of Depreciation
Governmental
Activities Activities Totals
2022 2021 2022 2021 2022 2021
Land 3,453,979$ 3,453,979$ 3,668,869$ 3,668,869$ 7,122,848$ 7,122,848$
Construction In Progress 15,400,699 4,903,907 15,221,987 9,961,990 30,622,686 14,865,897
Buildings 2,904,470 2,994,635 - - 2,904,470 2,994,635
Other Improvements 1,347,725 1,444,544 - - 1,347,725 1,444,544
Machinery and Equipment 6,102,725 2,905,174 110,168 138,668 6,212,893 3,043,842
Infrastructure 42,589,616 36,987,394 71,075,133 63,264,602 113,664,749 100,251,996
Totals 71,799,214$ 52,689,633$ 90,076,157$ 77,034,129$ 161,875,371$ 129,723,762$
Business-Type
Debt
At year-end, the City had $61,209,616 in gross debt versus $51,280,259 last year (an increase of 19.36 percent), as shown in
Table 5. See additional information regarding these issuances in Note 2.D. to the financial statements.
Table 5
Outstanding Debt at Year-End
Governmental
Activities Activities Totals
2022 2021 2022 2021 2022 2021
G.O. Improvement Bonds 28,830,000$ 26,705,000$ 28,440,000$ 22,195,000$ 57,270,000$ 48,900,000$
G.O. Equipment Certificates 655,000 755,000 - - 655,000 755,000
G.O. Tax Abatement Bonds 1,010,000 - - - 1,010,000 -
Unamortized Bond Premium 1,110,679 864,553 1,030,720 646,659 2,141,399 1,511,212
Compensated Absences 93,109 85,707 40,108 28,340 133,217 114,047
Totals 31,698,788$ 28,410,260$ 29,510,828$ 22,869,999$ 61,209,616$ 51,280,259$
Business-Type
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DECEMBER 31, 2022
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ECONOMIC FACTORS AND NEXT YEAR’S BUDGETS AND RATES
• An update to the city’s long-range financial management plan was completed in 2022 and now includes inflated
averages for capital expenses such as roads and equipment in the 5-10 year horizon. The city is projected to maintain
an estimated 2% annual increase in its tax rate over the next 10-year period while still meeting current service needs,
adding a public works position, and funding capital needs while maintaining a fund balance above the city’s policy of
50-60% of next year’s expenses.
• Utility rate adjustments continue in accordance with the city’s long-range financial management plan. For 2023, water
and sewer rates were increased by 1% and stormwater rates increased by $10.
• The City Council approved specifications and awarded a contract for Old Village Phase 7 in late 2022, early 2023.
This is the last phase of the capital improvement project started in 2015 to bring municipal sewer to the Old Village
Downtown area along with reconstructing streets and replacing aging watermain.
• Market interest rates on investments trended higher in 2022 and have continued to increase in 2023. The City is holding
various investments that were purchased prior to 2022 that have lower rates of return due to the aforementioned
increases. As a result, these investments have significant unrealized losses that would only be recognized if the City
had to sell them before maturity. The City has sufficient cash and does not anticipate selling before maturity.
• The city began exploring a site for a new well in 2022. Efforts will continue in 2023 and may include treatment for
PFAS contamination. Other major water capital projects on the horizon includes trunk main extensions and connecting
existing neighborhoods vulnerable to PFAS to municipal water service.
• The City received a total of $1,006,489 in American Recover Plan Act (ARPA) funding in two installments in 2021
and 2022. All funds are expected to be expended by the end of 2023. Projects included the extension of fiber to the
public works building and municipal sewer trunk mains to city owned land on the western edge of town.
• The City expects to sell some of the 180 acres it owns along Ideal Ave to a developer in 2023 for business/industrial,
commercial and housing purposes.
• With its close proximity to Minneapolis/St. Paul downtown area, easy access from a number of state highways,
exceptional recreational offerings and low tax rate, Lake Elmo remains an attractive are for new residents and
businesses. The city is seeing an increase in development interest for mutli family housing as well as from commercial
and business/industrial developers. There remains hundreds of acres available for development in both the downtown
area as well as along the I94 corridor.
CONTACTING THE CITY’S FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
This financial report is designed to provide our citizens, taxpayers, customers, and investors and creditors with a general
overview of the City’s finances and to show the City’s accountability for the money it receives. If you have questions about
this report or need additional financial information, contact City Hall at 3800 Laverne Avenue North, Lake Elmo, Minnesota
55042.
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BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
DECEMBER 31, 2022
See accompanying notes. 25
Governmental
Activities
Business-Type
Activities Totals
ASSETS
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments 30,386,795$ 18,497,336$ 48,884,131$
Property Taxes Receivable 116,183 - 116,183
Assessments Receivable 305,849 516,667 822,516
Accounts Receivable 2,736,834 5,815,540 8,552,374
Interest Receivable 29,332 15,000 44,332
Due from Other Governments 2,966 1,429,117 1,432,083
Leases Receivable 1,661,436 - 1,661,436
Capital Assets Not Being Depreciated 18,854,678 18,890,856 37,745,534
Capital Assets Being Depreciated (Net) 52,944,536 71,185,301 124,129,837
Net Pension Asset 597,355 - 597,355
TOTAL ASSETS 107,635,964 116,349,817 223,985,781
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Pensions 1,375,926 181,480 1,557,406
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable 2,355,274 288,058 2,643,332
Salaries Payable 19,321 13,831 33,152
Construction Contracts Payable 546,423 607,354 1,153,777
Deposits Payable 2,387,837 - 2,387,837
Due to Other Governments - 176,759 176,759
Payroll Deductions and Employer Contributions 37,652 - 37,652
Unearned Revenue 772,010 575,000 1,347,010
Accrued Interest Payable 341,365 319,427 660,792
Compensated Absences Payable:
Due Within One Year 69,832 30,081 99,913
Due After One Year 23,277 10,027 33,304
Bonds Payable:
Due Within One Year 2,480,000 2,325,000 4,805,000
Due After One Year 29,125,679 27,145,720 56,271,399
Net OPEB Liability:
Due After One Year 71,510 25,071 96,581
Net Pension Liability:
Due After One Year 2,459,827 491,631 2,951,458
TOTAL LIABILITIES 40,690,007 32,007,959 72,697,966
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Pensions 205,090 10,016 215,106
Leases 1,631,600 - 1,631,600
TOTAL DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES 1,836,690 10,016 1,846,706
NET POSITION
Net Investment in Capital Assets 39,647,112 59,998,083 99,645,195
Restricted 12,475,169 - 12,475,169
Unrestricted 14,362,912 24,515,239 38,878,151
TOTAL NET POSITION 66,485,193$ 84,513,322$ 150,998,515$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
See accompanying notes. 26
Operating Capital
Charges for Grants and Grants and Governmental Business-Type
Expenses Services Contributions Contributions Activities Activities Total
Governmental Activities:
General Government 1,055,405$ 409,126$ 26,004$ -$ (620,275)$ -$ (620,275)$
Public Safety 2,939,066 2,215,965 87,364 - (635,737) - (635,737)
Public Works 4,831,584 58,414 273,154 4,783,094 283,078 - 283,078
Parks and Recreation 415,377 206,340 4,784 - (204,253) - (204,253)
Economic Development - 24 - - 24 - 24
Interest and Other Charges 716,093 - - - (716,093) - (716,093)
Total Governmental Activities 9,957,525 2,889,869 391,306 4,783,094 (1,893,256) - (1,893,256)
Business-Type Activities:
Water 3,280,875 3,241,839 - 9,739,942 - 9,700,906 9,700,906
Sewer 2,071,858 1,499,393 - 3,523,352 - 2,950,887 2,950,887
Storm Sewer 952,799 543,589 - 1,994,609 - 1,585,399 1,585,399
Total Business-Type Activities 6,305,532 5,284,821 - 15,257,903 - 14,237,192 14,237,192
TOTALS 16,263,057$ 8,174,690$ 391,306$ 20,040,997$ (1,893,256) 14,237,192 12,343,936
General Revenues:
Property Taxes 7,488,228 - 7,488,228
Franchise Taxes 77,694 - 77,694
Intergovernmental 703,388 2,146 705,534
Investment Earnings (Losses)(380,657) (221,053) (601,710)
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets 69,985 - 69,985
Miscellaneous 23,384 - 23,384
Total General Revenues 7,982,022 (218,907) 7,763,115
Capital Asset Transfers 3,261,225 (3,261,225) -
Total General Revenues and Transfers 11,243,247 (3,480,132) 7,763,115
CHANGE IN NET POSITION 9,349,991 10,757,060 20,107,051
NET POSITION - BEGINNING OF YEAR 57,135,202 73,756,262 130,891,464
NET POSITION - END OF YEAR 66,485,193$ 84,513,322$ 150,998,515$
Functions/Programs
Program Revenues Net (Expense) Revenue and Changes in Net Position
Primary Government
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
BALANCE SHEET
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
DECEMBER 31, 2022
See accompanying notes. 27
General Fund
Debt Service
Fund
City Hall / Fire
Station Bldg
Project Fund
Old Village
Phases 5 & 6 Fund
Total Nonmajor
Governmental
Funds
Total
Governmental
Funds
ASSETS
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments 10,744,465$ 4,532,084$ 7,695,512$ 138,829$ 7,275,905$ 30,386,795$
Property Taxes Receivable 116,183 - - - - 116,183
Assessments Receivable 66,113 2,883,901 - - 54,533 3,004,547
Accounts Receivable 38,136 - - - - 38,136
Interest Receivable 8,406 3,004 11,371 97 6,454 29,332
Due from Other Governments 2,966 - - - - 2,966
Due from Other Funds - - - - 51,975 51,975
Leases Receivable 1,661,436 - - - - 1,661,436
TOTAL ASSETS 12,637,705$ 7,418,989$ 7,706,883$ 138,926$ 7,388,867$ 35,291,370$
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable 699,916$ 500$ 576,411$ 10,501$ 1,067,946$ 2,355,274$
Salaries Payable 19,321 - - - - 19,321
Payroll Deductions and
Employer Contributions 37,652 - - - - 37,652
Construction Contracts Payable - - 409,585 136,838 - 546,423
Deposits Payable 2,387,837 - - - - 2,387,837
Due to Other Funds - - - - 51,975 51,975
Unearned Revenue 204,900 - - - 567,110 772,010
Total Liabilities 3,349,626 500 985,996 147,339 1,687,031 6,170,492
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Unavailable Revenue:
Property Taxes 50,127 - - - - 50,127
Special Assessments 66,113 2,882,911 - - 54,533 3,003,557
Leases 1,631,600 - - - - 1,631,600
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 1,747,840 2,882,911 - - 54,533 4,685,284
Capital Project Funds
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
BALANCE SHEET (Continued)
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
DECEMBER 31, 2022
See accompanying notes. 28
General Fund
Debt Service
Fund
City Hall / Fire
Station Bldg
Project Fund
Old Village
Phases 5 & 6 Fund
Total Nonmajor
Governmental
Funds
Total
Governmental
Funds
FUND BALANCES
Restricted -$ 4,535,578$ 1,611,730$ -$ 3,786,315$ 9,933,623$
Committed - - - - 14,120 14,120
Assigned - - 5,109,157 - 2,036,583 7,145,740
Unassigned 7,540,239 - - (8,413) (189,715) 7,342,111
Total Fund Balances 7,540,239 4,535,578 6,720,887 (8,413) 5,647,303 24,435,594
TOTAL LIABILITIES, DEFERRED
INFLOWS OF RESOURCES,
AND FUND BALANCES 12,637,705$ 7,418,989$ 7,706,883$ 138,926$ 7,388,867$ 35,291,370$
Capital Project Funds
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
RECONCILIATION OF THE BALANCE SHEET – GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
TO THE STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
DECEMBER 31, 2022
See accompanying notes. 29
Total Fund Balances - Governmental Funds 24,435,594$
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the Statement of Net Position
are different because:
Capital assets used in governmental activities are not current financial resources
and, therefore, are not reported as assets in the governmental funds:
Capital Assets 89,753,963$
Accumulated Depreciation (17,954,749)
Capital Assets (Net) 71,799,214
Long-term liabilities are not due and payable in the current period and, therefore,
are not reported as liabilities in the governmental funds Balance Sheet:
Bond Principal Payable (30,495,000)
Bond Premium, Net of Accumulated Amortization (1,110,679)
Compensated Absences (93,109)
(31,698,788)
The net OPEB liability represents the present value of projected unfunded future
postemployment benefits other than pensions, as determined by an actuary as
of the most recent measurement date. Such liability and related balances do not
represent the impending use of current financial resources and, therefore, are
not reported in the governmental funds:
Net OPEB Liability (71,510)
The net pension asset/liability and related deferred outflows/inflows represent
the allocation of pension obligations to the City. Such balances are not reported
in the governmental funds:
Net Pension Asset 597,355
Net Pension Liability (2,459,827)
Deferred Outflows - Pensions 1,375,926
Deferred Inflows - Pensions (205,090)
(691,636)
Interest on long-term debt is recognized as an expenditure when due and payable
in the governmental funds. Therefore, interest is not accrued in the governmental
funds Balance Sheet, but is accrued in the Statement of Net Position:(341,365)
Other long-term assets are not available to pay for current-period expenditures
and, therefore, are reported as unavailable in the governmental funds:
Property Taxes Receivable 50,127
Special Assessments Receivable 3,003,557
3,053,684
TOTAL NET POSITION OF GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES 66,485,193$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
See accompanying notes. 30
General Fund
Debt Service
Fund
City Hall / Fire
Station Bldg
Project Fund
Old Village
Phases 5 & 6 Fund
Total Nonmajor
Governmental
Funds
Total
Governmental
Funds
REVENUES
Property Taxes 5,029,144$ 2,455,175$ -$ -$ -$ 7,484,319$
Franchise Taxes 77,694 - - - - 77,694
Special Assessments - 570,486 - - - 570,486
Licenses, Permits, and Fees 1,646,539 - - - - 1,646,539
Intergovernmental 325,566 - - - 796,067 1,121,633
Charges for Services 964,422 - - - 206,340 1,170,762
Fines 34,711 - - - - 34,711
Investment Earnings (Losses)(122,133) (43,722) (160,473) (1,697) (91,828) (419,853)
Lease Interest 39,196 - - - - 39,196
Miscellaneous 74,273 - - - 76,153 150,426
TOTAL REVENUES 8,069,412 2,981,939 (160,473) (1,697) 986,732 11,875,913
EXPENDITURES
Current:
General Government 1,017,210 - - - - 1,017,210
Public Safety 2,701,216 - - - - 2,701,216
Public Works 1,763,030 - - - - 1,763,030
Parks and Recreation 282,789 - - - - 282,789
Capital Outlay 131,666 - 8,338,806 2,433,643 4,008,616 14,912,731
Debt Service:
Principal - 1,870,000 - - - 1,870,000
Interest and Other Charges - 522,761 - 40,577 48,298 611,636
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 5,895,911 2,392,761 8,338,806 2,474,220 4,056,914 23,158,612
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES
OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES 2,173,501 589,178 (8,499,279) (2,475,917) (3,070,182) (11,282,699)
Capital Project Funds
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES (Continued)
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
See accompanying notes. 31
General Fund
Debt Service
Fund
City Hall / Fire
Station Bldg
Project Fund
Old Village
Phases 5 & 6 Fund
Total Nonmajor
Governmental
Funds
Total
Governmental
Funds
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Sale of Assets -$ -$ -$ -$ 76,162$ 76,162$
Bond Issuance - 55,499 - 2,020,000 2,829,501 4,905,000
Premium on Bond Issuance - - - 124,187 202,013 326,200
Transfers In - - - - 252,074 252,074
Transfers Out (252,074) - - - - (252,074)
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING
SOURCES (USES)(252,074) 55,499 - 2,144,187 3,359,750 5,307,362
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES 1,921,427 644,677 (8,499,279) (331,730) 289,568 (5,975,337)
FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING 5,618,812 3,890,901 15,220,166 323,317 5,357,735 30,410,931
FUND BALANCES - ENDING 7,540,239$ 4,535,578$ 6,720,887$ (8,413)$ 5,647,303$ 24,435,594$
Capital Project Funds
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES OF GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
TO THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
See accompanying notes. 32
Net Change in Fund Balances - Total Governmental Funds (5,975,337)$
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the Statement of Activities are
different due to the following:
Capital outlays are reported in the governmental funds as expenditures. However,
in the Statement of Activities, the cost of those assets is allocated over the
estimated useful lives as depreciation expense:
Capital Outlay Capitalized - Capital Assets 14,384,783$
Depreciation Expense (2,841,415)
Capital Assets Acquired via Donation 4,311,165
Capital Assets Transferred from Proprietary Funds 3,261,225
Loss on Disposal of Assets (6,177)
19,109,581
The issuance of long-term debt provides current financial resources to
governmental funds while the repayment of principal of long-term debt
consumes the current financial resources of governmental funds. Neither
transaction, however, has any effect on net position. Also, governmental
funds report the effect of premiums and discounts when debt is first issued,
whereas these amounts are deferred and amortized in the Statement of
Activities. The amounts below detail the effects of these differences in the
treatment of long-term debt and related items:
Bond Principal Repayments 1,870,000
Bond Issuance (4,905,000)
Premium on Bond Issuance (326,200)
Amortization of Bond Premium 80,074
(3,281,126)
Interest on long-term debt in the Statement of Activities differs from the amounts
reported in the governmental funds because interest is recognized as an
expenditure in the funds only when it is due. In the Statement of Activities,
however, interest expense is recognized as the interest accrues, regardless
of when it is due: (184,531)
Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, certain revenues cannot be
recognized until they are available to liquidate liabilities of the current period:
Property Taxes 3,909
Special Assessments (210,682)
(206,773)
Some expenses reported in the Statement of Activities do not require the use
of current financial resources and, therefore, are not reported as expenditures
in the governmental funds:
Compensated Absences (7,402)
Certain liabilities do not represent the impending use of current resources.
Therefore, the change in such liabilities and related deferrals are not
reported in the governmental funds:
Net OPEB Liability and Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources 9,282
Net Pension Asset/Liability and Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources (113,703)
(104,421)
CHANGE IN NET POSITION OF GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES 9,349,991$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
DECEMBER 31, 2022
See accompanying notes. 33
Water Fund Sewer Fund
Storm Sewer
Fund Totals
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents 5,738,584$ 11,502,451$ 1,256,301$ 18,497,336$
Assessments Receivable 147,092 337,452 32,123 516,667
Accounts Receivable 239,219 165,091 306,187 710,497
Interest Receivable 4,338 9,578 1,084 15,000
Due from Other Governments 1,429,117 - - 1,429,117
Total Current Assets 7,558,350 12,014,572 1,595,695 21,168,617
Noncurrent Assets:
Capital Assets Not Being Depreciated 14,682,205 4,208,651 - 18,890,856
Capital Assets Being Depreciated (Net)39,254,225 18,222,109 13,708,967 71,185,301
Assessments Receivable 386,429 4,717,277 1,337 5,105,043
Total Noncurrent Assets 54,322,859 27,148,037 13,710,304 95,181,200
TOTAL ASSETS 61,881,209 39,162,609 15,305,999 116,349,817
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Pensions 109,550 45,920 26,010 181,480
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable 218,537 64,215 5,306 288,058
Salaries Payable 8,847 3,692 1,292 13,831
Construction Contracts Payable 443,482 163,872 - 607,354
Due to Other Governments - 176,759 - 176,759
Unearned Revenue 575,000 - - 575,000
Accrued Interest 145,065 151,558 22,804 319,427
Compensated Absences 19,700 6,784 3,597 30,081
Bonds Due Within One Year 1,200,000 915,000 210,000 2,325,000
Total Current Liabilities 2,610,631 1,481,880 242,999 4,335,510
Noncurrent Liabilities:
Compensated Absences 6,567 2,261 1,199 10,027
Bonds Due After One Year 12,607,861 12,292,623 2,245,236 27,145,720
Net OPEB Liability 15,131 6,378 3,562 25,071
Net Pension Liability 296,669 124,652 70,310 491,631
Total Noncurrent Liabilities 12,926,228 12,425,914 2,320,307 27,672,449
TOTAL LIABILITIES 15,536,859 13,907,794 2,563,306 32,007,959
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Pensions 6,044 2,540 1,432 10,016
NET POSITION
Net Investment in Capital Assets 39,685,087 9,059,265 11,253,731 59,998,083
Unrestricted 6,762,769 16,238,930 1,513,540 24,515,239
TOTAL NET POSITION 46,447,856$ 25,298,195$ 12,767,271$ 84,513,322$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
See accompanying notes. 34
Water Fund Sewer Fund
Storm Sewer
Fund Totals
OPERATING REVENUES
Charges for Services 1,761,364$ 671,474$ 510,061$ 2,942,899$
OPERATING EXPENSES
Wages and Benefits 453,262 211,488 118,674 783,424
Materials and Supplies 204,340 26,354 10,885 241,579
Repairs and Maintenance 84,958 25,283 35,370 145,611
Professional Services 98,275 57,067 29,992 185,334
Insurance 11,215 4,477 7,029 22,721
Utilities 176,806 448,325 572 625,703
Miscellaneous 37,158 31,189 13,432 81,779
Depreciation 1,868,224 960,729 691,840 3,520,793
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 2,934,238 1,764,912 907,794 5,606,944
NET OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)(1,172,874) (1,093,438) (397,733) (2,664,045)
NONOPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE)
Special Assessments 73,461 2,250,585 253 2,324,299
Intergovernmental 8,164,179 544 307 8,165,030
Connection Fees 1,080,400 801,100 - 1,881,500
Capital Contributions from Private Sources 1,503,597 1,272,767 1,994,356 4,770,720
Investment Earnings (Losses)(66,764) (138,866) (15,423) (221,053)
Miscellaneous 400,075 26,819 33,528 460,422
Interest and Other Charges (346,637) (306,946) (45,005) (698,588)
TOTAL NONOPERATING
INCOME (EXPENSE)10,808,311 3,906,003 1,968,016 16,682,330
CHANGE IN NET POSITION PRIOR
TO TRANSFERS 9,635,437 2,812,565 1,570,283 14,018,285
TRANSFERS
Interfund Capital Asset Transfers (3,261,225) - - (3,261,225)
CHANGE IN NET POSITION 6,374,212 2,812,565 1,570,283 10,757,060
NET POSITION - BEGINNING OF YEAR 40,073,644 22,485,630 11,196,988 73,756,262
NET POSITION - END OF YEAR 46,447,856$ 25,298,195$ 12,767,271$ 84,513,322$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
See accompanying notes. 35
Water Fund Sewer Fund
Storm Sewer
Fund Totals
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
Cash Received from Customers 1,623,571$ 647,496$ 623,680$ 2,894,747$
Cash Paid to Suppliers (597,429) (424,097) (92,883) (1,114,409)
Cash Paid to Employees (400,097) (187,296) (104,817) (692,210)
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY
OPERATING ACTIVITIES 626,045 36,103 425,980 1,088,128
CASH FLOWS FROM NONCAPITAL
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Taxes and Intergovernmental 1,295 544 307 2,146
Other Receipts from Customers 1,090,475 827,919 33,528 1,951,922
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY
NONCAPITAL FINANCING
ACTIVITIES 1,091,770 828,463 33,835 1,954,068
CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND
RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Special Assessments 106,840 867,924 8,167 982,931
Intergovernmental and Other 7,399,308 - - 7,399,308
Purchases of Capital Assets (11,738,573) (3,032,390) - (14,770,963)
Payments on Bond Principal (825,000) (315,000) (205,000) (1,345,000)
Proceeds from Debt Issuance 4,622,646 3,406,099 - 8,028,745
Cash Paid for Interest and Other Charges (299,918) (240,955) (52,713) (593,586)
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY
CAPITAL AND RELATED FINANCING
ACTIVITIES (734,697) 685,678 (249,546) (298,565)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING
ACTIVITIES
Investment Income (64,999) (140,185) (15,750) (220,934)
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents 918,119 1,410,059 194,519 2,522,697
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning of Year 4,820,465 10,092,392 1,061,782 15,974,639
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End of Year 5,738,584$ 11,502,451$ 1,256,301$ 18,497,336$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
See accompanying notes. 36
Water Fund Sewer Fund
Storm Sewer
Fund Totals
RECONCILIATION OF NET OPERATING
INCOME (LOSS) TO NET CASH
PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
Net Operating Income (Loss)(1,172,874)$ (1,093,438)$ (397,733)$ (2,664,045)$
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Operating
Income (Loss) to Net Cash Provided
(Used) by Operating Activities:
Depreciation Expense 1,868,224 960,729 691,840 3,520,793
Changes in Assets, Liabilities,
and Deferrals:
Accounts Receivable (23,051) (23,978) 113,619 66,590
Special Assessments (114,742) - - (114,742)
Accounts Payable 15,323 12,143 4,397 31,863
Due to Other Governments - 156,455 - 156,455
Salaries Payable 840 559 (305) 1,094
Compensated Absences 7,283 2,680 1,805 11,768
Net OPEB Liability 3,980 1,282 812 6,074
Net Pension Liability 169,857 73,293 41,807 284,957
Deferred Outflows of
Resources - Pensions (15,289) (7,745) (4,823) (27,857)
Deferred Inflows of
Resources - Pensions (113,506) (45,877) (25,439) (184,822)
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY
OPERATING ACTIVITIES 626,045$ 36,103$ 425,980$ 1,088,128$
SCHEDULE OF NONCASH CAPITAL
AND RELATED FINANCING
ACTIVITIES
Contribution of Capital Assets from
Private Sources 1,503,597$ 1,272,767$ 1,994,356$ 4,770,720$
Contribution of Capital Assets to
Governmental Activities (3,261,225)$ -$ -$ (3,261,225)$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2022
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NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota (the City) have been prepared in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) as applied to governmental units. GAAP includes all
relevant Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
The City has a mayor-council form of government that is governed by an elected mayor and four-member council. The City
provides the following services: water, sewer, and storm sewer utilities, recreation, public improvements, public safety,
planning and zoning, and general administrative services.
1.A. FINANCIAL REPORTING ENTITY
The City’s financial reporting entity is comprised of the primary governmental unit of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota.
In determining the financial reporting entity, the City complies with the provisions of GASB Statement No. 14, The Financial
Reporting Entity, and includes all component units of which the City appointed a voting majority of the units’ board; the City
is either able to impose its will on the unit or a financial benefit or burden relationship exists.
Blended Component Units
Blended component units are separate legal entities that meet the component unit criteria described above and whose governing
body is the same or substantially the same as the City Council or the component unit provides services entirely to the City.
These component units’ funds are blended into those of the City’s by appropriate activity type to compose the primary
government presentation. Currently, the City has the following blended component unit:
Economic Development Authority of the City of Lake Elmo
The Economic Development Authority (EDA) of Lake Elmo is an entity legally separate from the City. The EDA
provides services primarily to the City of Lake Elmo and the City Council appoints the EDA’s board members.
Therefore, the EDA has been reported as a blended component unit of the City. The EDA does not issue its own
separate financial statements.
The financial activity of the Authority is performed by the City of Lake Elmo and treated as routine City business.
Discretely Presented Component Units
Discretely presented component units are separate legal entities that meet the component unit criteria described above but do
not meet the criteria for blending. Currently, the City has no discretely presented component units.
Related Organizations
The Lake Elmo Firefighters Relief Association (the Association) is organized as a non-profit organization, legally separate
from the City, to provide pension and other benefits to its members in accordance with Minnesota Statutes. Its board of directors
is appointed by the membership of the Association and not by the City Council and the Association issues its own set of
financial statements. All funding is conducted in accordance with applicable Minnesota Statutes, whereby State aids flow to
the Association, and the Association pays benefits directly to its members. Because the Association is fiscally independent of
the City, the financial statements of the Association have not been included within the City’s reporting entity. The City’s portion
of the costs of the Association’s pension benefits is included in the general fund under public safety.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2022
38
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
1.B. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Government-wide Financial Statements
The Statement of Net Position and Statement of Activities display information about the reporting government as a whole.
They include all funds of the reporting entity except for fiduciary funds (of which the City has none). The statements distinguish
between governmental and business-type activities. Governmental activities generally are financed through taxes,
intergovernmental revenues, and other nonexchange revenues. Business-type activities are financed in whole or in part by fees
charged to external parties for goods and services.
Fund Financial Statements
Fund financial statements of the reporting entity are organized into funds, each of which is considered to be a separate
accounting entity. Each fund is accounted for by providing a separate set of self-balancing accounts that constitute its assets,
deferred outflows, liabilities, deferred inflows, fund equity, revenues, and expenditures/expenses. Funds are organized into
two major categories: governmental and proprietary. An emphasis is placed on major funds within the governmental and
proprietary categories. A fund is considered major if it is the primary operating fund of the City or meets the following criteria:
• Total assets and deferred outflows, liabilities and deferred inflows, revenues or expenditures/expenses of that
individual governmental or proprietary fund are at least 10 percent of the corresponding total for all funds of that
category or type; and
• Total assets and deferred outflows, liabilities and deferred inflows, revenues or expenditures/expenses of that
individual governmental or proprietary fund are at least 5 percent of the corresponding total for all governmental and
proprietary funds combined.
The City reports the following major governmental funds:
The General Fund is the primary operating fund of the City and is always classified as a major fund. It is used to
account for all activities except those legally or administratively required to be accounted for in other funds.
The Debt Service Fund accounts for the accumulation of financial resources for the payment of interest and principal
on general long-term debt of the City other than debt service payments made by proprietary funds. Ad valorem taxes
and special assessments are used for the payment of principal and interest on the City’s indebtedness.
The City Hall / Fire Station Bldg Project Fund is a capital project fund used to account for financial resources related
to the construction of a new City Center/Fire Station and Public Works addition. The project is expected to be
completed in 2023.
The Old Village Phases 5 & 6 Fund is a capital project fund used to account for financial resources related to the Old
Village streets improvement project.
The City reports the following major proprietary funds:
The Water Fund accounts for the activities of the City’s water distribution operations.
The Sewer Fund accounts for revenues and costs associated with the City’s sewer system.
The Storm Sewer Fund accounts for costs associated with the City’s storm sewer system. These costs are financed by
the storm sewer surcharge.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2022
39
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
1.B. BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Continued)
The City reports the following nonmajor governmental fund types:
The Special Revenue Funds account for funds received by the City with a specific purpose.
The Capital Project Funds account for financial resources to be used for the acquisition or construction of capital
projects (other than those financed by proprietary funds).
1.C. MEASUREMENT FOCUS AND BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
Measurement focus is a term used to describe “which” transactions are recorded within the various financial statements. Basis
of accounting refers to “when” transactions are recorded regardless of the measurement focus applied.
Measurement Focus
On the government-wide Statement of Net Position and the Statement of Activities, both governmental and business-type
activities are presented using the economic resources measurement focus as defined in the second bullet point below. In the
fund financial statements, the current financial resources measurement focus or the economic resources measurement focus is
used as appropriate:
• All governmental funds utilize a current financial resources measurement focus. Only current financial assets and
liabilities are generally included on their balance sheets. Their operating statements present sources and uses of
available financial resources during a given period. These funds use fund balance as their measure of available
financial resources at the end of the period.
• The government-wide financial statements and proprietary funds utilize an economic resources measurement focus.
The accounting objectives of this measurement focus are the determination of operating income, changes in net
position (or cost recovery), financial position, and cash flows. All assets, deferred outflows, liabilities, and deferred
inflows (whether current or noncurrent) associated with their activities are reported. Proprietary fund equity is
classified as net position.
Basis of Accounting
In the government-wide Statement of Net Position and Statement of Activities, both governmental and business-type activities
are presented using the accrual basis of accounting. Under the accrual basis of accounting, revenues are recognized when
earned and expenses are recorded when the liability is incurred, or economic asset used. Revenues, expenses, gains, losses,
assets, and liabilities resulting from exchange and exchange-like transactions are recognized when the exchange takes place.
In the fund financial statements, governmental funds are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Under this
modified accrual basis of accounting, revenues are recognized when “measurable and available.” Measurable means knowing
or being able to reasonably estimate the amount. Available means collectible within the current period or within sixty days
after year end. Expenditures (including capital outlay) are recorded when the related fund liability is incurred, except for general
obligation bond principal and interest which are reported when due.
All proprietary funds utilize the accrual basis of accounting.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2022
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NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
1.D. USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, deferred outflows,
liabilities, and deferred inflows, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements.
Estimates also affect reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from
those estimates.
1.E. ASSETS, LIABILITIES, DEFERRED OUTFLOWS/INFLOWS OF RESOURCES, AND EQUITY
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the Statements of Net Position, “cash, cash equivalents, and investments” includes all demand, savings, and
money market savings accounts for the City, as well as certain investments discussed below. For the purpose of the proprietary
fund Statement of Cash Flows, “cash and cash equivalents” include all demand, savings, and money market savings accounts,
as well as portions of investment balances that are pooled with other funds.
Investments
Investments are stated at their fair value as determined in accordance with the fair value hierarchy. Short-term investments are
reported at amortized cost, provided that the fair value of those investments is not significantly affected by the impairment of
the credit standing of the issuer or by other factors. Securities traded on a national or international exchange are valued at the
last reported sales price at current exchange rates. Investments that do not have an established market are reported at estimated
fair value. Certificates of deposit are stated at cost, plus accrued interest, which approximates fair market value.
Net appreciation (depreciation) in fair value of investments includes net unrealized and realized gains and losses. Purchases
and sales of securities are recorded on a trade-date basis.
See Note 2.A. for additional information related to Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments.
Interfund Receivables and Payables
During the course of operations, transactions occur between individual funds that may result in amounts owed between funds.
Those related to good and services type transactions are classified as “due to and from other funds.” Short-term interfund loans
are reported as “due to and from other funds.” Long-term interfund loans are reported as “advances from and to other funds.”
Interfund receivables and payables between funds within governmental activities, as well as interfund receivables and payables
between funds within business-type activities, are eliminated in the Statement of Net Position. See Note 2.E. for details of
interfund transactions, including receivables and payables at year-end.
Receivables
In the government-wide statements, receivables consist of all revenues earned at year-end and not yet received. Allowances
for uncollectible accounts receivable are based upon historical trends and the periodic aging of accounts receivable and not
deemed necessary at year end. Major receivable balances for the governmental activities include taxes, special assessments
and charges for services. Business-type activities report utility charges and assessments as their major receivables.
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NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
1.E. ASSETS, LIABILITIES, DEFERRED OUTFLOWS/INFLOWS OF RESOURCES, AND EQUITY
(Continued)
In the fund financial statements, material receivables in governmental funds include revenue accruals such as taxes,
assessments, other intergovernmental revenues, fines, and charges for services since they are usually both measurable and
available. Revenues collectible but not available are deferred in the fund financial statements in accordance with the modified
accrual basis, but not deferred in the government-wide financial statements in accordance with the accrual basis. Interest and
investment earnings are recorded when earned only if paid within 60 days since they would be considered both measurable and
available. Proprietary fund material receivables consist of all revenues earned at year-end and not yet received. Utility accounts
receivable and assessments compose the majority of proprietary fund receivables. Allowances for uncollectible accounts
receivable are based upon historical trends and the periodic aging of accounts receivable. No allowances are deemed necessary
at year end.
Leases Receivable
Lease receivables are determined based on future lease payments to be received under each corresponding lease agreement
over the lease term, discounted using the interest rate applied to the leasing arrangement. If not defined in the lease agreement,
implicit interest rates are determined based on the estimated incremental borrowing rate. Collections under the leasing
arrangements are recorded as a reduction to the corresponding lease receivable, as well as lease interest revenues.
Upon initial execution of lease, a corresponding deferred inflow of resources balance is recorded. This balance is amortized on
a straight-line basis over the term of the lease, resulting in the recognition of lease revenues.
Capital Assets
The accounting treatment over property, plant, and equipment (capital assets) depends on whether the assets are used in
governmental or proprietary fund operations and whether they are reported in the government-wide or fund financial statements.
Capital assets, which include property, plant, equipment, and infrastructure assets (e.g., roads, bridges, sidewalks, and similar
items) are reported in the applicable governmental or business-type activities columns in the government-wide financial
statements. Capital assets are defined by the City as assets with an initial individual cost of more than $25,000 and an estimated
useful life in excess of one year.
The range of estimated useful lives by type of asset is as follows:
Buildings 10-50 years
Other Improvements 10-20 years
Machinery and Equipment 5-25 years
Infrastructure 20-40 years
Government-wide Statements
In the government-wide financial statements, capital outlay expenditures are accounted for as capital assets. All capital assets
are valued at historical cost or estimated historical cost if actual is unavailable, except for donated capital assets which are
recorded at their estimated acquisition value at the date of donation.
Depreciation of all exhaustible capital assets is recorded as an allocated expense in the Statement of Activities, with
accumulated depreciation reflected in the Statement of Net Position. Depreciation is provided over the assets’ estimated useful
lives using the straight-line method.
Fund Financial Statements
In the fund financial statements, capital assets used in governmental fund operations are accounted for as capital outlay
expenditures of the governmental fund upon acquisition. Capital assets used in proprietary fund operations are accounted for
the same as in the government-wide statements.
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NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
1.E. ASSETS, LIABILITIES, DEFERRED OUTFLOWS/INFLOWS OF RESOURCES, AND EQUITY
(Continued)
Accounts Payable
Payables in the governmental and proprietary funds are composed almost entirely of payables to vendors.
Compensated Absences
It is the City’s policy to permit employees to accumulate earned but unused personal time off (PTO), compensatory time, and
sick pay benefits. All PTO, compensatory time, and the portion of sick pay allowable as severance pay is accrued as incurred
in the government-wide and proprietary fund financial statements. The current portion is calculated based on historical trends.
A liability for these amounts is reported in governmental funds only if they have matured, for example, as the result of an
employee’s resignation or retirement. In the event a liability is recorded in the governmental funds, General Fund resources
would typically be used to liquidate the compensated absences.
Long-Term Debt
The accounting treatment of long-term debt and other long-term debt obligations depends on whether the liabilities pertain to
governmental fund operations or proprietary fund operations and whether they are reported in the government-wide or fund
financial statements.
All long-term debt to be repaid from governmental and business-type resources are reported as liabilities in the government-
wide statements. The long-term debt consists primarily of bonds payable, but also includes various other obligations.
Long-term debt for governmental funds is not reported as liabilities in the fund financial statements. The debt proceeds are
reported as other financing sources and payment of principal and interest are reported as expenditures. The accounting for
proprietary funds is the same in the fund statements as it is in the government-wide statements.
Postemployment Benefits Other Than Pensions (OPEB)
Under the provisions of the various employee and union contracts, the City provides health insurance coverage for varying
lengths of time if certain age and minimum years of service requirements are met.
Net Pension Asset/Liability
The net pension asset represents the Lake Elmo Firefighters Relief Association’s net pension asset as of the most recent actuarial
measurement date. The net pension liability represents the City’s allocation of its pro-rata share of the net pension liabilities
of the Statewide pension plans administered by the Public Employees Retirement Administration (PERA).
PERA
For purposes of measuring the net pension asset and liability, deferred outflows/inflows of resources, and pension expense,
information about the fiduciary net position of the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and additions
to/deductions from PERA’s fiduciary net position have been determined on the same basis as they are reported by PERA,
except that PERA’s fiscal year end is June 30. For this purpose, plan contributions are recognized as of employer payroll paid
dates and benefit payments, and refunds are recognized when due and payable in accordance with the benefit terms. Investments
are reported at fair value.
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NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
1.E. ASSETS, LIABILITIES, DEFERRED OUTFLOWS/INFLOWS OF RESOURCES, AND EQUITY
(Continued)
Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources
In addition to assets, the Statements of Net Position report a separate section for deferred outflows of resources. This element
represents a consumption of net position that applies to future periods, and therefore, will not be recognized as an outflow of
resources (expense) until that time. The City reports deferred outflows of resources in the government-wide and proprietary
fund Statements of Net Position in relation to the activity of the pension funds in which City employees participate.
In addition to liabilities, the Statements of Net Position and Balance Sheet report a separate section for deferred inflows of
resources. This element represents an acquisition of net position or fund balance that applies to future periods, and therefore,
will not be recognized as an inflow of resources (revenue) until that time. A previously discussed, the City reports deferred
inflows of resources in both the governmental fund Balance Sheet and the government-wide Statement of Net Position in
relation to its leasing activities. The City also reports property taxes and special assessments as deferred inflows of resources
in the governmental fund financial statements, in accordance with the modified accrual basis of accounting. Accordingly, such
amounts are deferred and recognized as inflows of resources in the period that they become available. In addition, the City
reports deferred inflows of resources in the government-wide and proprietary fund Statements of Net Position in relation to the
activity of pension funds in which City employees participate.
See Notes 3 and 4 for additional information pertaining to the deferred outflows and deferred inflows recorded to account for
pension activities.
Equity Classifications
Government-wide Financial Statements
Equity is classified as net position and displayed in three components:
Net Investment in Capital Assets – Consists of capital assets including restricted capital assets, net of accumulated
depreciation and reduced by the outstanding balances of any bonds, mortgages, notes or other borrowings that are
attributable to the acquisition, construction, or improvement of those assets.
Restricted – The portion of net position for which use is constrained by 1) external groups such as creditors, grantors,
contributors, or laws or regulations of other governments; or 2) law through constitutional provisions or enabling
legislation.
Unrestricted – Remaining balance of net position that does not meet the definition of “restricted” or “net investment
in capital assets.”
It is the City’s policy to consider restricted net position to its depletion before unrestricted net position is applied.
Governmental Fund Financial Statements
In the fund financial statements, governmental funds report fund balances as either nonspendable, restricted, committed,
assigned, or unassigned. When the City incurs an expenditure for which it may use either restricted or unrestricted fund
balances, it uses restricted fund balances first unless unrestricted fund balances will have to be returned because they were not
used. When the City incurs an expenditure for purposes for which amounts in any unrestricted fund balance classification
could be used, it uses fund balances in the following order: Committed, assigned, unassigned.
Nonspendable – Includes amounts that cannot be spent because they are either not in spendable form, or legally or
contractually required to be maintained intact. There are no nonspendable fund balances at December 31, 2022.
Restricted – That portion of fund balance which is not available for appropriation, or which has been legally segregated
for a specific purpose.
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NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
1.E. ASSETS, LIABILITIES, DEFERRED OUTFLOWS/INFLOWS OF RESOURCES, AND EQUITY
(Continued)
Committed – Amounts that can only be used for specific purposes pursuant to constraints imposed by formal action
(resolution) of the City Council, which is the highest level of decision-making authority. Committed amounts cannot be
used for any other purpose unless the City Council modifies or rescinds the commitment by resolution.
Assigned – Amounts that are constrained by the City’s intent to be used for specific purposes but are neither restricted nor
committed. The City Council has delegated the power to assign fund balances to the City Administrator and/or the Finance
Director.
Unassigned – This classification represents fund balance that has not been assigned to other funds and that has not been
restricted, committed, or assigned to specific purposes within the General Fund. The City strives to maintain a minimum
unassigned fund balance in the General Fund of an amount that is not less than 50% to 60% of the next year’s budgeted
expenditures of the General Fund.
See Note 2.F. for additional disclosures.
Proprietary Fund Financial Statements
Proprietary fund equity is classified the same as in the government-wide statements, as described on the previous page.
1.F. REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND EXPENSES
Property Tax
Under state law, municipalities are limited in their ability to levy a property tax. The City levies its property tax for the
subsequent year during the month of December. Washington County is the collecting agency for the levy and remits the
collections to the City. In the fund financial statements, property taxes are recorded as revenue in the period levied to the extent
they are collected within 60 days of year-end.
The City certifies its levy to the County each year in December, for collection the following year. The County creates the tax
list for all taxable property in the City and applies the applicable tax rate to the tax capacity of individual properties to arrive at
the actual tax for each property. The County also collects all special assessments, except for certain prepayments paid directly
to the City. The County collects all taxes and assessments, except as noted above. The County mails copies of all real estate
and personal property tax statements. Each year, property owners are required to pay one half of their real estate taxes by May
15 and the balance by October 15. Penalties and interest are assessed to property owners who do not pay their property taxes
and special assessments by the due dates.
Delinquent taxes receivable include the past six years’ uncollected taxes. Delinquent taxes have been offset by deferred inflows
of resources for taxes not received within 60 days after year end in the fund financial statements.
Special Assessments
Special assessments are levied against benefited properties for the cost or a portion of the cost of special assessment
improvement projects in accordance with State Statutes. These assessments are collectible by the City over a term of years
usually consistent with the term of the related bond issue. Collection of annual installments (including interest) is handled by
the County Auditor in the same manner as property taxes. Property owners are allowed to (and often do) prepay future
installments without interest or prepayment penalties.
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NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
1.F. REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND EXPENSES (Continued)
Once a special assessment roll is adopted, the amount attributed to each parcel is a lien upon that property until full payment is
made or the amount is determined to be excessive by the City Council or court action. If special assessments are allowed to go
delinquent, the property is subject to tax forfeit sale and the first proceeds of that sale (after costs, penalties, and expenses of
sale) are remitted to the City in payment of delinquent special assessments. Generally, the City will collect the full amount of
its special assessments not adjusted by City Council or court action. Pursuant to State Statutes, a property shall be subject to a
tax forfeit sale after three years unless it is homesteaded, agricultural or seasonal recreational land in which event the property
is subject to such sale after five years.
Within the government-wide financial statements, the City recognizes special assessment revenue in the period that the
assessment roll was adopted by the City Council. Uncollectible special assessments are not material and have not been reported.
Within the fund financial statements, the revenue from special assessments is recognized by the City when it becomes
measurable and available to finance expenditures of the current fiscal period. In practice, current and delinquent special
assessments received by the City are recognized as revenue for the current year. Special assessments are collected by the County
and remitted by December 31 (remitted to the City the following January) and are also recognized as revenue for the current
year. All remaining delinquent, deferred, and special deferred assessments receivable in governmental funds are completely
offset by deferred inflows of resources.
Operating Revenues and Expenses
Operating revenues and expenses for proprietary funds are those that result from providing services and producing and
delivering goods and/or services. It also includes all revenue and expenses not related to capital and related to financing,
noncapital financing, or investing activities.
Expenditures/Expenses
In the government-wide financial statements, expenses are classified by function for both governmental and business-type
activities.
In the fund financial statements, expenditures are classified as follows:
Governmental Funds - By Character Current (further classified by Function)
Capital Outlay
Debt Service
Proprietary Fund - By Operating and Nonoperating
In the fund financial statements, governmental funds report expenditures of financial resources. Proprietary funds report
expenses relating to use of economic resources.
Interfund Transfers
Permanent reallocation of resources between funds of the reporting entity are classified as interfund transfers. For the purpose
of the Statement of Activities, all interfund transfers between individual governmental funds, as well as all interfund transfers
between individual proprietary funds, have been eliminated. See additional information at Note 2.E.
1.G. RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation in the City’s Management’s
Discussion and Analysis and Basic Financial Statements. Such reclassifications have no impact on the change in net position.
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NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
1.H. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARD
During the current fiscal year, the City adopted Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 87, Leases.
This standard changes previous lease accounting methodology and requires the recognition of all lease assets and liabilities on
the Statement of Net Position. Because the overall impact of the changes was not significant, no restatements to beginning net
position were necessary.
NOTE 2 DETAIL NOTES ON TRANSACTION CLASSES/ACCOUNTS
The following notes present detail information to support the amounts reported in the basic financial statements for its various
assets, liabilities, deferred outflows/inflows of resources, equity, revenues, and expenditures/expenses.
2.A. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND INVESTMENTS
Deposits
In accordance with applicable Minnesota Statutes, the City maintains deposits at depository banks authorized by the City
Council. Minnesota Statutes require that all City deposits be protected by insurance, surety bond, or collateral. The market
value of collateral pledged must equal 110 percent of the deposits not covered by insurance or bonds (100% if collateral pledged
is irrevocable standby letters of credit issued by the Federal Home Loan Bank). The City complies with such laws.
Authorized collateral in lieu of a corporate surety bond includes:
• United States government Treasury bills, Treasury notes, Treasury bonds;
• Issues of United States government agencies and instrumentalities as quoted by a recognized industry quotation service
available to the government entity;
• A general obligation of a state or local government, with taxing powers, rated “A” or better;
• A revenue obligation of a state or local government, with taxing powers, rated “AA” or better;
• Unrated general obligation securities of a local government, with taxing powers, pledged as collateral against funds
deposited by that same local government entity;
• Irrevocable standby letter of credit issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank accompanied by written evidence that the
Federal Home Loan Bank’s public debt is rated “AA” or better by Moody’s or Standard and Poor’s; or
• Time deposits insured by any federal agency.
Minnesota Statutes require that all collateral shall be placed in safekeeping in a restricted account at a Federal Reserve Bank,
or in an account at a trust department of a commercial bank or other financial institution that is not owned or controlled by the
financial institution furnishing the collateral. The selection should be approved by the City.
At December 31, 2022, the City’s deposits, including certificates of deposit, were not exposed to custodial credit risk. The
City’s deposits were sufficiently covered by federal depository insurance and collateral held by the City’s agent in the City’s
name.
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NOTE 2 DETAIL NOTES ON TRANSACTION CLASSES/ACCOUNTS (Continued)
2.A. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
Investments
The City may also invest idle funds as authorized by Minnesota Statutes as follows: direct obligations guaranteed by the United
States or its agencies; shares of investment companies registered under the Federal Investment Company Act of 1940 that
received the highest credit rating, are rated in one of the two highest rating categories by a statistical rating agency, and all of
the investments have a final maturity of 13 months or less; general obligations rated “A” or better; revenue obligations rated
“AA” or better; general obligations of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency rated “A” or better; bankers’ acceptances of
United States banks eligible for purchase by the Federal Reserve System; commercial paper issued by United States
corporations or their Canadian subsidiaries, rated of the highest quality category by at least two nationally recognized rating
agencies, and maturing in 270 days or less; Guaranteed Investment Contracts guaranteed by a United States commercial bank,
domestic branch of a foreign bank, or a United States insurance company, and with a credit quality in one of the top two highest
categories; repurchase or reverse purchase agreements and securities lending agreements with financial institutions qualified
as a “depository” by the government entity, with banks that are members of the Federal Reserve System with capitalization
exceeding $10,000,000, a primary reporting dealer in U.S. government securities to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York,
or certain Minnesota securities broker-dealers. The City does not have any investment policies that would further limit
investment choices.
The City categorizes its fair value measurements within the fair value hierarchy established by accounting principles generally
accepted in the United State of America. The hierarchy is based on the valuation inputs used to measure the fair value of the
asset. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets; Level 2 inputs are significant other observable
inputs; Level 3 inputs are significant unobservable inputs.
Investment balances at December 31, 2022 are as follows:
S & P's
Credit Fair Value Fair Less
Investment Type Rating Level Value Than 1 1 - 5 6 - 10
Money Market Funds N/A N/A 408,582$ 408,582$ -$ -$
U.S. Government Bonds AA+ Level 2 8,007,228 3,853,123 4,154,105 -
Municipal Bonds A to AAA Level 2 2,670,506 593,639 1,421,143 655,724
Brokered Certificates of Deposit NR Level 2 3,727,992 480,296 3,247,696 -
Totals 14,814,308$ 5,335,640$ 8,822,944$ 655,724$
Investment Maturities (in Years)
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NOTE 2 DETAIL NOTES ON TRANSACTION CLASSES/ACCOUNTS (Continued)
2.A. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
The investments of the City are subject to the following risks:
• Credit risk is the risk that an issuer or other counterparty to an investment will not fulfill its obligations. Ratings are
provided by various credit rating agencies and where applicable, indicate associated credit risk. Minnesota Statutes
limit the City’s investments. The City’s policy to minimize credit risk includes limiting investing funds to those
allowable under Minnesota Statute 118A, annually appointing all financial institutions where investments are held,
and diversifying the investment portfolio. This is measured by the assignment of a rating by a nationally recognized
statistical rating organization.
• Custodial credit risk is the risk that in the event of a failure of the counterparty to a transaction, a government will not
be able to recover the value of investment or collateral securities that are in the possession of an outside party. The
City’s investment policy requires its brokers to be licensed with the appropriate federal and state agencies. A minimum
capital requirement of $10,000,000 and at least five years of operation is mandatory. Investments in securities are held
by the City’s broker-dealers. The securities at each broker-dealer are insured $500,000 through SIPC. Each broker-
dealer has provided additional protection by providing additional insurance. This insurance is subject to aggregate
limits applied to all of the broker-dealer’s accounts.
• Concentration of Credit Risk is the risk associated with the magnitude of the City’s investments (considered five
percent or more) in the investments of a single issuer, excluding U.S. guaranteed investments (such as treasuries),
investment pools, and mutual funds. The City’s investment policy allows no more than 5 percent of the overall
portfolio to be invested in a single issuer, except for the securities of the U.S. Government, or a maximum of 25
percent with any individual counter party in an external investment pool. At December 31, 2022, the City did not have
a significant concentration of credit risk.
• Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in interest rates will adversely affect the fair value of an investment. The
City’s investment policy states that extended maturities may be utilized to take advantage of higher yields; however
no more than 25 percent of total investments should extend beyond five years and in no circumstance should any
extend beyond ten years. The City’s investment portfolio is structured so that securities mature to meet cash
requirements for ongoing operations.
Deposits and Investments Summary
A reconciliation of cash and investments as shown on the Statements of Net Position for the City follows:
Carrying Amount of Deposits 34,069,823$
Investments 14,814,308
Total 48,884,131$
Government-wide
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments 48,884,131$
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NOTE 2 DETAIL NOTES ON TRANSACTION CLASSES/ACCOUNTS (Continued)
2.B. LEASE RECEIVABLES
The City has executed various arrangements under which the City leases property to external parties. A summary of the
pertinent terms for these leasing arrangements, as well as the corresponding lease receivables, is presented below:
Governmental Activities
Original Total Annual Interest Maturity Remaining
Description Amount Lease Payment Rate(s)Date Amount
Wireless Site Lease 58,510$ $20,441 3.25%12/31/2024 39,636$
Wireless Site Lease 548,874 $2,500 - $55,902 5.50%11/30/2047 548,878
Wireless Site Lease 696,030 $27,987 - $55,425 3.25%6/30/2043 681,032
Land Lease 400,078 $21,012 - $31,847 3.25%12/31/2043 391,890
Total Governmental Activities Lease Receivables 1,661,436$
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the City recognized revenues from leasing activities under the arrangements above
within governmental activities in the amount of $111,088.
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2.C. CAPITAL ASSETS
Capital asset activity for the year ended December 31, 2022 is as follows:
Balance at Balance at
01/01/22 Additions Disposals Transfers 12/31/22
Governmental Activities
Capital Assets not Being
Depreciated
Land 3,453,979$ -$ -$ -$ 3,453,979$
Construction In Progress 4,903,907 14,070,567 - (3,573,775) 15,400,699
Total Capital Assets not Being
Depreciated 8,357,886 14,070,567 - (3,573,775) 18,854,678
Capital Assets Being Depreciated
Buildings 4,330,670 - - - 4,330,670
Other Improvements 2,780,348 - - - 2,780,348
Machinery and Equipment 5,824,177 314,216 (197,042) 3,261,225 9,202,576
Infrastructure 46,700,751 4,311,165 - 3,573,775 54,585,691
Total Capital Assets Being
Depreciated 59,635,946 4,625,381 (197,042) 6,835,000 70,899,285
Less: Accumulated Depreciation
Buildings (1,336,035) (90,165) - - (1,426,200)
Other Improvements (1,335,804) (96,820) - - (1,432,624)
Machinery and Equipment (2,919,003) (371,713) 190,865 - (3,099,851)
Infrastructure (9,713,357) (2,282,717) - - (11,996,074)
Total Accumulated Depreciation (15,304,199) (2,841,415) 190,865 - (17,954,749)
Total Capital Assets Being
Depreciated, Net 44,331,747 1,783,966 (6,177) 6,835,000 52,944,536
Capital Assets, Net 52,689,633$ 15,854,533$ (6,177)$ 3,261,225$ 71,799,214$
Depreciation is charged to governmental activities as follows:
General Government 11,911$
Public Safety 178,479
Public Works 2,527,129
Parks and Recreation 123,896
Total Depreciation Expense 2,841,415$
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2.C. CAPITAL ASSETS (Continued)
Balance at Balance at
01/01/22 Additions Disposals Transfers 12/31/22
Business-Type Activities
Capital Assets not Being
Depreciated
Land 3,668,869$ -$ -$ -$ 3,668,869$
Construction In Progress 9,961,990 14,870,831 - (9,610,834) 15,221,987
Total Capital Assets not Being
Depreciated 13,630,859 14,870,831 - (9,610,834) 18,890,856
Capital Assets Being Depreciated
Machinery and Equipment 413,699 - - - 413,699
Infrastructure 77,831,857 4,953,215 - 6,349,609 89,134,681
Total Capital Assets Being
Depreciated 78,245,556 4,953,215 - 6,349,609 89,548,380
Less: Accumulated Depreciation
Machinery and Equipment (275,031) (28,500) - - (303,531)
Infrastructure (14,567,255) (3,492,293) - - (18,059,548)
Total Accumulated Depreciation (14,842,286) (3,520,793) - - (18,363,079)
Total Capital Assets Being
Depreciated, Net 63,403,270 1,432,422 - 6,349,609 71,185,301
Capital Assets, Net 77,034,129$ 16,303,253$ -$ (3,261,225)$ 90,076,157$
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2.D. NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
The reporting entity’s long-term debt is segregated between the amounts to be repaid from governmental activities and amounts
to be repaid from business-type activities.
Debt Detail
General Obligation Bonds and Certificates
The City of Lake Elmo issues general obligation bonds and certificates to finance the acquisition and construction of major
capital facilities and infrastructure throughout the City. General obligation bonds and certificates have been issued for both
activities pertaining to governmental and business-type operations. All bonds are direct obligations of the City and pledge the
full faith and credit of the City. As of December 31, 2022, the long-term debt of the financial reporting entity, excluding
compensated absences payable and the net pension and OPEB liabilities, consists of the following:
Original Interest Final Maturity Balance
Issue Amount Rates Date Outstanding
Governmental Activities
General Obligation Improvement Bonds:
GO Refunding Bonds, Series 2010B 1,970,000$ 1.00 - 3.20%2025 555,000$
GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2012B 865,000 0.50 - 1.90%2023 95,000
GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2014A 2,850,000 2.00 - 3.50%2030 1,385,000
GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2015A 1,620,000 2.00 - 3.00%2026 650,000
GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2016A 2,690,000 2.00 - 2.00%2027 1,410,000
GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2017A 4,565,000 2.50 - 2.50%2028 2,860,000
GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2019A 2,860,000 2.00 - 3.00%2035 2,355,000
GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2021A 15,675,000 1.75 - 3.00%2042 15,625,000
GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2022A 3,895,000 3.00 - 5.00%2038 3,895,000
Total General Obligation Improvement Bonds 28,830,000
General Obligation Equipment Certificates:
GO Equipment Certificates, Series 2018A 940,000 2.70 - 2.70%2028 655,000
General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds:
GO Tax Abatement Bonds, Series 2022A 1,010,000 3.00 - 5.00%2033 1,010,000
Total Governmental Activities Debt 30,495,000$
Business-Type Activities
General Obligation Revenue Bonds:
GO Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A 4,035,000$ 2.00 - 2.50%2030 2,530,000$
GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2014A 3,385,000 2.00 - 3.50%2030 1,940,000
GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2015A 1,195,000 2.00 - 3.00%2031 770,000
GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2016A 6,855,000 2.00 - 2.00%2032 4,790,000
GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2017A 4,480,000 2.50 - 3.00%2033 3,440,000
GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2019A 1,195,000 2.00 - 3.00%2035 1,070,000
GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2021A 6,310,000 1.75 - 3.00%2037 6,310,000
GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2022A 7,590,000 3.00 - 5.00%2037 7,590,000
Total Business-Type Activities Debt 28,440,000$
Description
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2.D. NONCURRENT LIABILITIES (Continued)
Changes in Noncurrent Liabilities
The following is a summary of changes in noncurrent liabilities, excluding the net pension and OPEB liabilities, for the year
ended December 31, 2022:
Amounts Due
Balance Balance Within
Type of Debt 01/01/22 Additions Deductions 12/31/22 One Year
Governmental Activities
G.O. Improvement Bonds 26,705,000$ 3,895,000$ (1,770,000)$ 28,830,000$ 2,380,000$
G.O. Equipment Certificates 755,000 - (100,000) 655,000 100,000
G.O. Tax Abatement Bonds - 1,010,000 - 1,010,000 -
Unamortized Bond Premium 864,553 326,200 (80,074) 1,110,679 -
Compensated Absences 85,707 - 7,402 93,109 69,832
Total 28,410,260$ 5,231,200$ (1,942,672)$ 31,698,788$ 2,549,832$
Business-Type Activities
G.O. Revenue Bonds 22,195,000$ 7,590,000$ (1,345,000)$ 28,440,000$ 2,325,000$
Unamortized Bond Premium 646,659 438,745 (54,684) 1,030,720 -
Compensated Absences 28,340 - 11,768 40,108 30,081
Total 22,869,999$ 8,028,745$ (1,387,916)$ 29,510,828$ 2,355,081$
Governmental activity debt is typically funded through the Debt Service Fund. Business-Type activity debt is typically funded
through the Water Fund, Sewer Fund, Storm Sewer Fund. Compensated absences are funded through the funds to which the
respective employees’ wages are allocated.
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2.D. NONCURRENT LIABILITIES (Continued)
Annual Debt Service Requirements
At December 31, 2022, the estimated annual debt service requirements to maturity, including principal and interest and
excluding compensated absences payable and net pension and OPEB liabilities, are as follows:
Years Ending
December 31, Principal Interest Total Principal Interest Total
2023 2,380,000$ 728,167$ 3,108,167$ 100,000$ 16,336$ 116,336$
2024 2,520,000 666,738 3,186,738 105,000 13,568 118,568
2025 2,500,000 593,287 3,093,287 110,000 10,665 120,665
2026 2,370,000 521,879 2,891,879 110,000 7,695 117,695
2027 2,270,000 453,576 2,723,576 115,000 4,656 119,656
2028-2032 7,485,000 1,463,787 8,948,787 115,000 1,551 116,551
2033-2037 6,145,000 692,894 6,837,894 - - -
2038-2042 3,160,000 163,260 3,323,260 - - -
Totals 28,830,000$ 5,283,588$ 34,113,588$ 655,000$ 54,471$ 709,471$
Governmental Activities
G.O. Improvement Bonds G.O. Equipment Certificates
Years Ending
December 31, Principal Interest Total Principal Interest Total
2023 -$ 43,796$ 43,796$ 2,325,000$ 775,011$ 3,100,011$
2024 80,000 43,700 123,700 2,190,000 721,408 2,911,408
2025 85,000 39,575 124,575 2,255,000 656,721 2,911,721
2026 90,000 35,200 125,200 2,310,000 589,783 2,899,783
2027 95,000 30,575 125,575 2,375,000 520,563 2,895,563
2028-2032 540,000 77,950 617,950 11,470,000 1,513,126 12,983,126
2033-2037 120,000 1,800 121,800 5,515,000 343,929 5,858,929
Totals 1,010,000$ 272,596$ 1,282,596$ 28,440,000$ 5,120,541$ 33,560,541$
G.O. Tax Abatement Bonds G.O. Revenue Bonds
Business-Type ActivitiesGovernmental Activities
Interest expense totals $1,332,788 in the Statement of Activities (included in Debt Service, Water, Sewer, and Storm Sewer
lines). Interest expenditures total $519,487 for the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances –
Governmental Funds (included in the line Interest and Other Charges) and $628,771 in the Statement of Revenues, Expenses,
and Changes in Net Position – Proprietary Funds (included in the line Interest and Other Charges).
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2.E. INTERFUND TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES
Operating transfers consist of the following for the year ended December 31, 2022:
Nonmajor
Transfers Capital Project
Out Funds Total
General 252,074$ 252,074$ 252,074$
Major Funds
Transfers In
Transfers are used to (a) move revenues from the fund that statute or budget requires to collect them to the fund that statute or
budget require to expend them and to (b) use unrestricted revenues collected in the General Fund to finance various programs
accounted for in other funds in accordance with budgetary authorizations.
Interfund balances at year-end are as follows:
Due To Fund Due From Fund Amount Reason
Infrastructure Reserve Fund CSAH 15 Manning Avenue Phase 3 Fund 3,525$ Eliminate negative cash
Infrastructure Reserve Fund TH36 Lake Elmo Avenue Improvements Fund 2,515 Eliminate negative cash
Infrastructure Reserve Fund Old Village Phase 7 Fund 34,601 Eliminate negative cash
Infrastructure Reserve Fund 2023 Street Improvements Fund 11,334 Eliminate negative cash
Total Short-Term Interfund Balance 51,975
Government Fund Elimination (51,975)
Government-wide Internal Balances -$
Short-Term Balances
Interfund balances are to be repaid as cash flows become available.
2.F. FUND EQUITY
At December 31, 2022, governmental fund equity consists of the following:
Restricted Committed Assigned Unassigned
General Fund
Unassigned -$ -$ -$ 7,540,239$
Debt Service Fund
Restricted for Debt Service 4,535,578$ -$ -$ -$
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2.F. FUND EQUITY (Continued)
At December 31, 2022, governmental fund equity consists of the following:
Restricted Committed Assigned Unassigned
City Hall/Fire Station Bldg Project Fund
Restricted for Capital Projects 1,611,730$ -$ -$ -$
Assigned for City Hall/Fire Station Project - - 5,109,157 -
Total City Hall/Fire Station Bldg Project Fund Balance 1,611,730$ -$ 5,109,157$ -$
Old Village Phases 5 & 6 Fund
Unassigned -$ -$ -$ (8,413)$
Nonmajor Governmental Funds
Restricted for Capital Projects 707,880$ -$ -$ -$
Restricted for Park Improvements 2,078,435 - - -
Restricted for the Development of Ball Parks 1,000,000 - - -
Committed for Lions Park - 14,120 - -
Assigned for Economic Development Authority - - 11,943 -
Assigned for Vehicle Acquisition - - 1,261,670 -
Assigned for Infrastructure Reserve - - 631,399 -
Assigned for City Facilities - - 95,397 -
Assigned for Manning and Hudson Future Stoplight - - 7,797 -
Assigned for Railroad Crossing Improvements - - 27,711 -
Assigned for Manning and Highway 36 Interchange - - 666 -
Unassigned - - - (189,715)
Total Nonmajor Governmental Funds Balance 3,786,315$ 14,120$ 2,036,583$ (189,715)$
Deficit fund balances in individual funds at December 31, 2022 consist of the following:
Fund
Deficit
Old Village Phases 5 & 6 Fund (8,413)$
ARPA Fund (3,605)$
CSAH 13 Phase 2 Fund (51,717)$
CSAH 15 Manning Avenue Phase 3 Fund (3,525)$
CSAH 15 Manning Avenue & 30th Street Fund (20,343)$
TH36 Lake Elmo Avenue Improvements Fund (2,710)$
Old Village Phase 7 Fund (54,720)$
2023 Street Improvements Fund (53,095)$
Major Governmental Fund
Nonmajor Governmental Funds
Fund deficits are expected to be recovered through future assessments, tax levies, tax increment, or transfers.
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NOTE 3 DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS – STATEWIDE
Plan Description
The City participates in the following cost-sharing multiple-employer defined benefit pension plans administered by the Public
Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota (PERA). PERA’s defined benefit pension plans are established and
administered in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 353 and 356. PERA’s defined benefit pension plans are tax
qualified plans under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.
General Employees Retirement Plan
All full time and certain part-time employees of the City of Lake Elmo are covered by the General Employees Retirement Plan.
General Employees Plan members belong to the Coordinated Plan. Coordinated Plan members are covered by Social Security.
Public Employees Police and Fire Plan
The Police and Fire Plan, originally established for police officers and firefighters not covered by a local relief association,
now covers all police officers and firefighters hired since 1980. Effective July 1, 1999, the Police and Fire Plan also covers
police officers and firefighters belonging to local relief associations that elected to merge with and transfer assets and
administration to PERA.
Benefits Provided
PERA provides retirement, disability, and death benefits. Benefit provisions are established by State Statute and can only be
modified by the State Legislature. Vested, terminated employees who are entitled to benefits, but are not receiving them yet,
are bound by the provisions in effect at the time they last terminated their public service.
General Employees Plan Benefits
General Employees Plan benefits are based on a member’s highest average salary for any five successive years of allowable
service, age, and years of credit at termination of service. Two methods are used to compute benefits for PERA's Coordinated
Plan members. Members hired prior to July 1, 1989 receive the higher of Method 1 or Method 2 formulas. Only Method 2 is
used for members hired after June 30, 1989. Under Method 1, the accrual rate for Coordinated members is 1.20 percent for
each of the first 10 years of service and 1.70 percent for each additional year. Under Method 2, the accrual rate for Coordinated
members is 1.70 percent for all years of service. For members hired prior to July 1, 1989, a full annuity is available when age
plus years of service equal 90 and normal retirement age is 65. For members hired on or after July 1, 1989, normal retirement
age is the age for unreduced Social Security benefits capped at 66.
Benefit increases are provided to benefit recipients each January. The postretirement increase is equal to 50 percent of the
cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announced by the SSA, with a minimum increase of at least 1 percent and a maximum of
1.50 percent. Recipients that have been receiving the annuity or benefit for at least a full year as of the June 30 before the
effective date of the increase will receive the full increase. Recipients receiving the annuity or benefit for at least one month
but less than a full year as of the June 30 before the effective date of the increase will receive a reduced prorated increase. For
members retiring on January 1, 2024, or later, the increase will be delayed until normal retirement age (age 65 if hired prior to
July 1, 1989, or age 66 for individuals hired on or after July 1, 1989). Members retiring under Rule of 90 are exempt from the
delay to normal retirement.
Police and Fire Plan Benefits
Benefits for Police and Fire Plan members first hired after June 30, 2010, but before July 1, 2014, vest on a prorated basis from
50 percent after five years up to 100 percent after ten years of credited service. Benefits for Police and Fire Plan members first
hired after June 30, 2014, vest on a prorated basis from 50 percent after ten years up to 100 percent after twenty years of
credited service. The annuity accrual rate is 3 percent of average salary for each year of service. For Police and Fire Plan
members who were first hired prior to July 1, 1989, a full annuity is available when age plus years of service equal at least 90.
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Benefit increases are provided to benefit recipients each January. The postretirement increase is fixed at 1 percent. Recipients
that have been receiving the annuity or benefit for at least 36 months as of the June 30 before the effective date of the increase
will receive the full increase. Recipients receiving the annuity or benefit for at least 25 months but less than 36 months as of
the June 30 before the effective date of the increase will receive a reduced prorated increase.
Contributions
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 353 sets the rates for employer and employee contributions. Contribution rates can only be modified
by the State Legislature.
General Employees Fund Contributions
Coordinated Plan members were required to contribute 6.50 percent of their annual covered salary in fiscal year 2022 and the
City was required to contribute 7.50 percent for Coordinated Plan members. The City’s contributions to the General Employees
Fund for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $132,383. The City’s contributions were equal to the required contributions
as set by State Statute.
Police and Fire Fund Contributions
Police and Fire Plan members were required to contribute 11.80 percent of their annual covered salary in the fiscal year 2022
and the City was required to contribute 17.70 percent for the Police and Fire Plan members. The City’s contributions to the
Police and Fire Fund for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $49,674. The City’s contributions were equal to the required
contributions as set by State Statute.
Pension Costs
General Employees Fund Pension Costs
At December 31, 2022, the City reported a liability of $1,837,447 for its proportionate share of the General Employees Fund’s
net pension liability. The City’s net pension liability reflected a reduction due to the State of Minnesota’s contribution of $16
million. The State of Minnesota is considered a non-employer contributing entity and the State’s contribution meets the
definition of a special funding situation. The State of Minnesota’s proportionate share of the net pension liability associated
with the City totaled $53,688.
The net pension liability was measured as of June 30, 2022, and the total pension liability used to calculate the net pension
liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of that date. The City's proportionate of the net pension liability was based
on the City's contributions received by PERA during the measurement period for employer payroll paid dates from July 1, 2021
through June 30, 2022, relative to the total employer contributions received from all of PERA's participating employers. The
City’s proportionate share was 0.0232 percent at the end of the measurement period and 0.0202 percent for the beginning of
the period.
City’s proportionate share of the net pension liability: $1,837,447
State of Minnesota’s proportionate share of the net pension
liability associated with the City 53,688
Total $1,891,135
For the year ended December 31, 2022, the City recognized pension expense of $316,594 for its proportionate share of the
General Employees Plan’s pension expense. In addition, the City recognized an additional $8,022 as pension expense (and
grant revenue) for its proportionate share of the State of Minnesota’s contribution of $16 million to the General Employees
Fund.
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At December 31, 2022, the City reported its proportionate share of the General Employees Plan’s deferred outflows of resources
and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions from the following sources:
Deferred Outflows of Deferred Inflows of
Resources Resources
Differences between expected
and actual economic experience 15,348$ 17,090$
Changes in actuarial assumptions 363,699 6,507
Difference between projected
and actual investment earnings 113,685 -
Changes in proportionate share 115,391 13,839
Contributions paid to PERA subsequent
to the measurement date 65,264 -
Total Deferred Outflows/Inflows 673,387$ 37,436$
The $65,264 reported as deferred outflows of resources related to pensions resulting from City contributions subsequent to the
measurement date will be recognized as a reduction of the net pension liability in the year ended December 31, 2023. Other
amounts reported as deferred outflows and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions will be recognized in pension
expense as follows:
Year ended
December 31, Pension Expense
2023 206,919$
2024 193,863$
2025 3,735$
2026 166,170$
Police and Fire Fund Pension Costs
At December 31, 2022, the City reported a liability of $1,114,011 for its proportionate share of the Police and Fire Fund’s net
pension liability. The net pension liability was measured as of June 30, 2022, and the total pension liability used to calculate
the net pension liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of that date. The City’s proportionate share of the net
pension liability was based on the City’s contributions received by PERA during the measurement period for employer payroll
paid dates from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, relative to the total employer contributions received from all of PERA’s
participating employers. The City’s proportionate share was 0.0256 percent at the end of the measurement period and 0.0165
percent for the beginning of the period.
The State of Minnesota contributed $18 million to the Police and Fire Fund in the plan fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. The
contribution consisted of $9 million in direct State aid that does meet the definition of a special funding situation and $9 million
in supplemental State aid that does not meet the definition of a special funding situation. The $9 million direct State was paid
on October 1, 2021. Thereafter, by October 1 of each year, the State will pay $9 million to the Police and Fire Fund until full
funding is reached or July 1, 2048, whichever is earlier. The $9 million in supplemental State aid will continue until the fund
is 90 percent funded, or until the State Patrol Plan (administered by the Minnesota State Retirement System) is 90 percent
funded, whichever occurs later.
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The State of Minnesota is included as a non-employer contributing entity in the Police and Fire Retirement Plan Schedule of
Employer Allocations and Schedule of Pension Amounts by Employer, Current Reporting Period Only (pension allocation
schedules) for the $9 million in direct State aid. Police and Fire Plan employers need to recognize their proportionate share of
the State of Minnesota’s pension expense (and grant revenue) under GASB 68 special funding situation accounting and
financial reporting requirements. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the City recognized pension expense of $228,714 for
its proportionate share of the Police and Fire Plan’s pension expense. The City recognized $9,433 as grant revenue for its
proportionate share of the State of Minnesota’s pension expense for the contribution of $9 million to the Police and Fire Fund.
The State of Minnesota is not included as a non-employer contributing entity in the Police and Fire Pension Plan pension
allocation schedules for the $9 million in supplemental State aid. The City recognized $2,304 for the year ended December
31, 2022 as revenue and an offsetting reduction of net pension liability for its proportionate share of the State of Minnesota’s
on-behalf contributions to the Police and Fire Fund.
City’s proportionate share of the net pension liability: $1,114,011
State of Minnesota’s proportionate share of the net pension
liability associated with the City 48,633
Total $1,162,644
At December 31, 2022, the City reported its proportionate share of the Police and Fire Plan’s deferred outflows of resources
and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions from the following sources:
Deferred Outflows of Deferred Inflows of
Resources Resources
Differences between expected
and actual economic experience 58,037$ -$
Changes in actuarial assumptions 573,177 4,239
Difference between projected
and actual investment earnings 113,915 -
Changes in proportionate share 103,837 15,911
Contributions paid to PERA subsequent
to the measurement date 25,527 -
Total Deferred Outflows/Inflows 874,493$ 20,150$
The $25,527 reported as deferred outflows of resources related to pensions resulting from City contributions subsequent to the
measurement date will be recognized as a reduction of the net pension liability in the year ended December 31, 2023. Other
amounts reported as deferred outflows and inflows of resources related to pensions will be recognized in pension expense as
follows:
Year ended
December 31, Pension Expense
2023 197,086$
2024 162,056$
2025 147,637$
2026 217,642$
2027 104,395$
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Long-Term Expected Return on Investment
The State Board of Investment, which manages the investments of PERA, prepares an analysis of the reasonableness on a
regular basis of the long-term expected rate of return using a building-block method in which best-estimate ranges of expected
future rates of return are developed for each major asset class. These ranges are combined to produce an expected long-term
rate of return by weighting the expected future rates of return by the target asset allocation percentages. The target allocation
and best estimates of geometric real rates of return for each major asset class are summarized in the following table:
Asset Class
Target Allocation
Long-Term Expected Real
Rate of Return
Domestic Equity 33.50% 5.10%
International Equity 16.50% 5.30%
Fixed Income 25.00% 0.75%
Private Markets 25.00% 5.90%
Total 100%
Actuarial Methods and Assumptions
The total pension liability in the June 30, 2022 actuarial valuation was determined using an individual entry-age normal
actuarial cost method. The long-term rate of return on pension plan investments used in the determination of the total liability
is 6.50 percent. This assumption is based on a review of inflation and investments return assumptions from a number of national
investment consulting firms. The review provided a range of return investment return rates deemed to be reasonable by the
actuary. An investment return of 6.50 percent was deemed to be within that range of reasonableness for financial reporting
purposes.
Inflation is assumed to be 2.25 percent for the General Employees Plan and 2.25 percent for the Police and Fire Plan. Benefit
increases after retirement are assumed to be 1.25 percent for the General Employees Plan. The Police and Fire Plan benefit
increase is fixed at 1 percent per year and that increase was used in the valuation.
Salary growth assumptions in the General Employees Plan range in annual increments from 10.25 percent after one year of
service to 3 percent after 27 years of service. In the Police and Fire Plan, salary growth assumptions range from 11.75 percent
after one year of service to 3 percent after 24 years of service.
Mortality rates for the General Employees Plan are based on the Pub-2010 General Employee Mortality Table. Mortality rates
for the Police and Fire Plan are based on the Pub-2010 Public Safety Employee Mortality tables. The tables are adjusted slightly
to fit PERA’s experience.
Actuarial assumptions for the General Employees Plan are reviewed every four years. The most recent four-year experience
study for the General Employees Plan was completed in 2019. The assumption changes were adopted by the Board and became
effective with the July 1, 2020 actuarial valuation. The most recent four-year experience studies for the Police and Fire Plan
were completed in 2020 and were adopted by the Board and became effective with the July 1, 2021 actuarial valuation.
The following changes in actuarial assumptions and plan provisions occurred in 2022:
General Employees Fund
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions:
• The mortality improvement scale was changed from Scale MP-2020 to Scale MP-2021.
Changes in Plan Provisions
• There were no changes in plan provisions since the previous valuation.
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Police and Fire Fund
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions:
• The mortality improvement scale was changed from Scale MP-2020 to Scale MP-2021.
• The single discount rate changed from 6.50 percent to 5.40 percent.
Changes in Plan Provisions:
• There have been no changes in plan provisions since the previous valuation.
Discount Rate
The discount rate for the General Employees Plan used to measure the total pension liability in 2022 was 6.50 percent. The
projection of cash flows used to determine the discount rate assumed that contributions from plan members and employers will
be made at rates set in Minnesota Statutes. Based on these assumptions, the fiduciary net position of the General Employees
Fund was projected to be available to make all projected future benefit payments of current plan members. Therefore, the long-
term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was applied to all periods of projected benefit payments to determine
the total pension liability.
In the Police and Fire Fund, the fiduciary net position was projected to be available to make all projected future benefit payments
of current plan members through June 30, 2060. Beginning in fiscal year ended June 30, 2061 for the Police and Fire Fund,
projected benefit payments exceed the funds' projected fiduciary net position. Benefit payments projected after were discounted
at the municipal bond rate of 3.69 percent (based on the weekly rate closest to but not later than the measurement date of the
Fidelity "20-Year Municipal GO AA Index"). The resulting equivalent single discount rate of 5.40 percent for the Police and
Fire Fund was determined to give approximately the same present value of projected benefits when applied to all years of
projected benefits as the present value of projected benefits using 6.50 percent applied to all years of projected benefits through
the point of asset depletion and 3.69 percent thereafter.
Pension Liability Sensitivity
The following table presents the City's proportionate share of the net pension liability for all plans it participates in, calculated
using the discount rate disclosed in the preceding paragraph, as well as what the City's proportionate share of the net pension
liability would be if it were calculated using a discount rate one percentage point lower or one percentage point higher than the
current discount rate:
5.50% $ 2,902,345 4.40%1,685,913$
6.50%1,837,448$ 5.40%1,114,011$
7.50%964,068$ 6.40%651,663$ 1% Increase in Discount Rate
Current Discount Rate
1% Decrease in Discount Rate
Sensitivity Analysis
Net Pension Liability at Different Discount Rates
General Employees Fund Police and Fire Fund
Pension Plan Fiduciary Net Position
Detailed information about each pension plan’s fiduciary net position is available in a separately issued PERA financial report
that includes financial statements and required supplementary information. That report may be obtained on the Internet at
www.mnpera.org.
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NOTE 4 DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN – FIREFIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION
Plan Description
Firefighters of the City of Lake Elmo are members of the Lake Elmo Firefighters Relief Association. The Association is the
administrator of the single-employer defined benefit pension plan available to firefighters. The plan is administered pursuant
to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 69, Chapter 424A, and the Association’s by-laws. As of the most recent valuation date,
membership includes 19 active participants and 8 inactive members who are entitled to future benefits. The plan issues a stand-
alone financial statement.
Benefits Provided
Each member who is at least 50 years of age, has retired from the Lake Elmo Fire Department, has served at least 20 years of
active service with such department before retirement, and has been a member of the Association in good standing at least 10
years prior to such retirement shall be entitled to a lump sum service pension in the amount of $5,850 for each year of active
Fire Department service (including each year over 20) but not exceeding the maximum amount per year of service allowed by
law for the minimum average amount of available financing per firefighter as prescribed by law.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §424A.02, members who retire with 20 years of service and have reached the age of 50 years
are eligible for a retirement benefit. Members who retire before full retirement age and years of service requirements are eligible
for a reduced benefit, based on the vesting schedule as set forth in Minnesota Statutes §424A.02, Subd. 2.
If a member of the Association shall become permanently or totally disabled, the Association shall pay the sum $5,850 for each
year the member was an active member of the City of Lake Elmo Fire Department. A death benefit is also available, which is
payable to a survivor.
Minnesota Statutes Section 424A.10 provides for the payment of a supplemental benefit equal to 10% of a regular lump sum
distribution up to a maximum of $1,000. The supplemental benefit is in lieu of state income tax exclusion for lump sum
distributions and will no longer be available if State tax law is modified to exclude lump sum distributions from State income
tax. The Association qualifies for these benefits.
Contributions
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 424A.092 specifies minimum support rates required on an annual basis. The minimum support
rates from the municipality and from state aid are determined as the amount required to meet the normal cost plus amortizing
any existing prior service costs over a 10-year period. The significant actuarial assumptions used to compute the municipal
support are specified in Minnesota Statutes. The association is comprised of volunteers; therefore, there are no payroll
expenditures (i.e. there are no covered payroll percentage calculations).
The plan is funded in part by fire state aid and, if necessary, City contributions. The State of Minnesota distributed to the City
$99,778 in fire state aid, which the City remitted to the Relief Association during the year ended December 31, 2022. Required
employer contributions are calculated annually based on statutory provisions. The City did not have a statutorily-required
contribution to the plan for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Pension Costs
At December 31, 2022, the City of Lake Elmo reported a net pension asset of $597,355 for the Firefighters Relief Association’s
plan. The net pension asset was measured as of December 31, 2021, as determined by an actuarial valuation as of January 1,
2021.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, the City recognized pension expense of negative $108,156 for the Association. The
City also recognized $80,470, as pension expense (and grant revenue) for State of Minnesota’s contributions to the Association
during the measurement period.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2022
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NOTE 4 DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN – FIREFIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION (Continued)
The following table presents the changes in net pension asset during the measurement period.
Total Pension Plan Fiduciary Net Pension
Liability Net Position Liability (Asset)
Beginning Balance 12/31/20 775,033$ 1,280,455$ (505,422)$
Service Cost 46,677 - 46,677
Interest on Pension Liability 43,140 - 43,140
Projected Investment Earnings - 68,948 (68,948)
Contributions (State)- 80,470 (80,470)
Asset (Gain)/Loss - 47,138 (47,138)
Administrative Fee - (14,806) 14,806
Net Changes 89,817 181,750 (91,933)
Balance End of Year 12/31/21 864,850$ 1,462,205$ (597,355)$
At December 31, 2022, the City of Lake Elmo reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related
to the pension from the following sources:
Deferred Outflows of Deferred Inflows of
Resources Resources
Differences between expected
and actual economic experience -$ 79,470$
Changes in actuarial assumptions 9,526 -
Difference between projected
and actual investment earnings - 78,050
Total Deferred Outflows/Inflows 9,526$ 157,520$
Amounts reported as deferred outflows and inflows of resources related to the pension will be recognized in pension expense
as follows:
Year ended
December 31, Pension Expense
2023 (24,774)$
2024 (50,799)$
2025 (35,470)$
2026 (23,568)$
2027 (10,669)$
2028-2032 (2,714)$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2022
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NOTE 4 DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN – FIREFIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION (Continued)
Actuarial Assumptions
The total pension asset measured at December 31, 2021 was determined using the entry age normal actuarial cost method and
the following actuarial assumptions:
Assumptions Rates
Investment Rate of Return (Discount) 5.25%
Expected Long-Term Rate of Return 5.25%
Salary Increases
Interest on Deferred Amounts
2.50%
0.00%
There were no changes to actuarial assumptions, plan provisions, or methods since the prior valuation.
Pension Liability Sensitivity
The following presents the City’s net pension asset for the Firefighters Relief Association’s plan, calculated using the discount
rate disclosed in the preceding paragraph, as well as what the City’s net pension asset would be if it were calculated using a
discount rate one percent lower or one percent higher than the current discount rate:
1% Decrease in 1% Increase in
Discount Rate (4.25%)Discount Rate (5.25%)Discount Rate (6.25%)
Net Pension Asset 565,283$ 597,355$ 628,315$
Plan Investments
Asset Allocation
The long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments is 5.25 percent. The target allocation and best estimates of
geometric real rates of return for each major asset class of the Association’s pension fund investments are summarized in the
following table:
Long-Term Expected
Asset Class Target Allocation Real Rate of Return
Cash 15.00% 1.80%
Fixed Income 22.00% 3.00%
Equities 62.00% 6.80%
Other 1.00% 7.00%
Pension Plan Fiduciary Net Position
Detailed information about the pension plan’s fiduciary net position is available in a separately issued financial report that
includes financial statements and required supplementary information. That report may be obtained by contacting the City Hall
at 3800 Laverne Avenue North, Lake Elmo, Minnesota 55042.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2022
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NOTE 5 POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS
Plan Description
The City administers a single-employer defined benefit plan (the Plan) that provides health insurance to eligible employees and
their spouses through the City’s health insurance plan. As of the most recent actuarial valuation date, there are 23 active
employees electing coverage and no retirees electing coverage. Benefit and eligibility provisions are established through
negotiations between the City and the City’s employees. The Plan does not issue a publicly available financial report.
Benefits Provided
At retirement, employees of the City receiving a retirement or disability benefit, or eligible to receive a benefit, from a
Minnesota public pension plan may continue to participate in the City’s group insurance plan. Vesting requirements of three
years if hired before July 1, 2010 or five years if hired on or after July 1, 2010 generally apply.
The City is legally required to include any retirees for who it provides health insurance coverage in the same insurance pool as
its active employees until the retiree reaches Medicare eligibility, regardless of whether the premiums are paid by the City or
the retiree. Consequently, participating retirees are considered to receive a secondary benefit known as an “implicit rate
subsidy.” This benefit arises from the assumption that the retiree is receiving a more favorable premium rate than they would
otherwise be able to obtain if purchasing insurance on their own, due to being included in the same pool with the City’s younger
and statistically healthier active employees.
Contributions
The City has historically funded these liabilities on a pay-as-you-go basis, in the amounts contractually required to satisfy the
benefit terms discussed above. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the City did not make any direct contributions to the
plan.
Net OPEB Liabilities, OPEB Expense, and Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources
At December 31, 2022, the City reported a net OPEB liability of $96,581 for the City’s plan. The net OPEB liability was
measured as of December 31, 2021, based on an actuarial valuation as of December 31, 2021.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, the City recognized OPEB expense of negative $3,208.
In accordance with the Alternative Measurement Method, gains and losses due to experience and assumption changes are
recognized immediately. In addition, there were no contributions between the measurement date and reporting date because
the City has no retirees and no active employees who were expected to retire during 2022. Therefore, there are no deferred
outflows or inflows of resources related to OPEB as of December 31, 2022.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2022
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NOTE 5 POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS (Continued)
Changes in the Net OPEB Liability
The following table summarizes changes in the net OPEB liability for the year ended December 31, 2022:
Actuarial Assumptions
The following is a summary of pertinent actuarial assumptions and methods utilized, applied to all periods included in the
measurement, unless otherwise specified:
Key Methods and Assumptions Used in Valuation of Total OPEB Liability
Actuarial Information:
Valuation Date December 31, 2021
Measurement Date December 31, 2021
Actuarial Cost Method Entry Age Normal level percentage of pay
Actuarial Assets None
Actuarial Assumptions:
Discount Rate 1.84%
Inflation 2.50%
Bond Yield 2.50%
Medical Trend Rate 6.80% for 2022, gradually decreasing to an ultimate rate of
3.90% by 2075 and later years
Dental Trend Rate None
Mortality rates were based on the Pub-2010 General mortality tables with projected mortality improvements based on scale
MP-2021, and other adjustments.
Changes to actuarial assumptions since the prior valuation:
• The discount rate was changed from 2.00 percent to 1.84 percent based on updated 20-year municipal bonds rates.
• Healthcare trend rates were reset to reflect updated cost increase expectations.
• Medical per capita claims costs were updated to reflect recent experience.
• Withdrawal, mortality, and salary increase rates were updated from the rates used in the 7/1/2019 PERA General
Employees Plan valuation to the rates used in the 7/1/2022 valuation.
Changes to plan provisions since the prior valuation:
• Retiree premiums were updated to current levels.
Changes in Total OPEB Liability (TOL)
Balance at January 1st 99,789$
Service Cost 15,989
Interest Cost 2,300
Changes in Assumptions (4,833)
Differences between Expected and Actual Experience (15,088)
Benefit Payments (1,576)
Balance at December 31st 96,581$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2022
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NOTE 5 POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS (Continued)
Net OPEB Liability Sensitivity
The following presents the net OPEB liability, calculated using the discount rate disclosed in the preceding section, as well as
what the City’s net OPEB liability would be if it were calculated using a discount rate one percentage point lower or one
percentage point higher than the current discount rate:
Sensitivity of Net OPEB Liability at Current Single Discount Rate
Rates Amounts
1% Increase in Discount Rate 2.84% $89,403
Current Discount Rate 1.84% $96,581
1% Decrease in Discount Rate 0.84% $104,405
The following presents the net OPEB liability, calculated using the healthcare cost trend rates disclosed in the preceding section,
as well as what the City’s net OPEB liability would be if it were calculated using healthcare cost trend rates that are one
percentage point lower or one percentage point higher than the current healthcare cost trend rates:
Sensitivity of Net OPEB Liability at Current Healthcare Cost Trend Rate
Amounts
1% Increase in Healthcare Trend Rates $109,514
Current Healthcare Trend Rates $96,581
1% Decrease in Healthcare Trend Rates $86,036
NOTE 6 OTHER NOTES
6.A. RISK MANAGEMENT
Claims and Judgements
The City is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts; theft of, damage to, and destruction of assets; errors and omissions;
injuries to employees; and natural disasters. To manage these risks, the City purchases commercial insurance. The City retains
risk for the deductible portions of the insurance. The amounts of these deductibles are considered immaterial to the financial
statements. There were no significant reductions in insurance from the previous year settlements in excess of insurance for any
of the past two years.
Liabilities are reported when it is probable that a loss has occurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated.
Liabilities, if any, include an amount for claims that have been incurred but not reported. The City’s management is not aware
of any incurred but not reported claims.
6.B. OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The City provides eligible employees future retirement benefits through participation in the Minnesota Deferred Compensation
Plan (MNDCP), which is a Section 457 plan administered by the Minnesota State Retirement System. Eligible employees of
the City may begin participating in the MNDCP commencing on the date of their employment by electing to have a portion of
their pay contributed to the Plan. Certain employees are eligible to receive a City match of employee contributions up to the
qualifying amounts set forth in their employment contracts, and there are no vesting requirements related to such contributions.
The City’s contributions to the plan total $3,167 for the year ended December 31, 2022.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2022
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NOTE 6 OTHER NOTES (Continued)
6.C. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARD
In May 2020, the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued Statement No. 96, Subscription-Based Information
Technology Arrangements. GASB Statement No. 96 (GASB 96) increases the usefulness of governmental financial statements
by requiring recognition of right-to-use assets and liabilities for subscription-based information technology arrangements.
GASB 96 will be effective for the City’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The effect on net position may be significant.
6.D. COMMITMENTS
During the year, the City entered into various contracts for construction services. At December 31, 2022, remaining
commitments related to these projects total $8,463,608.
6.E. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to year end but prior to the issuance of these financial statements, the City accepted bids for various construction
projects and engineering services in the amount of $5,125,667.
Additionally, the City issued G.O. Improvement Bonds in the amount of $5,880,000 to finance these projects.
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REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
BUDGETARY COMPARISON SCHEDULE – GENERAL FUND
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
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Budget Actual Variance with
Amounts - Amounts Budget
Original and Budgetary Over
Final Basis (Under)
REVENUES
Taxes
Property Taxes 5,013,574$ 5,029,060$ 15,486$
Franchise Taxes 50,000 77,694 27,694
Gravel Tax - 84 84
Total Taxes 5,063,574 5,106,838 43,264
Licenses and Permits 1,048,000 1,646,539 598,539
Intergovernmental Revenue
State Revenue
Market Value Credit - 4,137 4,137
Police and Fire Aid 76,608 99,778 23,170
Other State Grants and Aids 177,009 207,647 30,638
County Revenue
Other County Grants and Aids 10,000 14,004 4,004
Total Intergovernmental Revenue 263,617 325,566 61,949
Charges for Services
General Government 233,246 362,171 128,925
Other Public Safety 545,000 601,435 56,435
Streets and Highways 1,500 816 (684)
Total Charges for Services 779,746 964,422 184,676
Fines and Forfeitures 35,000 34,711 (289)
Miscellaneous Revenue
Investment Earnings (Losses)38,500 (122,133) (160,633)
Lease Interest - 39,196 39,196
Refunds and Reimbursements 5,000 25,637 20,637
Contributions and Donations 11,000 14,185 3,185
Other Miscellaneous 4,100 34,451 30,351
Total Miscellaneous Revenue 58,600 (8,664) (67,264)
TOTAL REVENUES 7,248,537 8,069,412 820,875
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
BUDGETARY COMPARISON SCHEDULE – GENERAL FUND (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
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Budget Actual Variance with
Amounts - Amounts Budget
Original and Budgetary Over
Final Basis (Under)
EXPENDITURES
General Government
Mayor and Council 56,203 53,131 (3,072)
Administration and Finance 718,279 572,394 (145,885)
Other General Government 486,608 391,685 (94,923)
Total General Government 1,261,090 1,017,210 (243,880)
Public Safety
Police
Current 948,210 947,044 (1,166)
Fire
Current 1,071,061 863,360 (207,701)
Capital Outlay 92,286 78,628 (13,658)
Building Inspections
Current 1,008,746 808,620 (200,126)
Other Public Safety
Current 84,136 82,192 (1,944)
Total Public Safety 3,204,439 2,779,844 (424,595)
Public Works
Street Maintenance and Storm Sewers 1,916,868 1,636,690 (280,178)
Snow and Ice Removal 62,000 57,401 (4,599)
Street Engineering 14,000 9,934 (4,066)
Street Lighting 45,000 59,005 14,005
Capital Outlay - Other 256,350 53,038 (203,312)
Total Public Works 2,294,218 1,816,068 (478,150)
Culture and Recreation
Parks and Recreation
Current 321,536 282,789 (38,747)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 7,081,283 5,895,911 (1,185,372)
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES
OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES 167,254 2,173,501 2,006,247
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Transfers
To Other Funds (167,254) (252,074) (84,820)
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE -$ 1,921,427 1,921,427$
FUND BALANCE - BEGINNING 5,618,812
FUND BALANCE - ENDING 7,540,239$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
SCHEDULE OF CITY’S PROPORTIONATE
SHARE OF THE NET PENSION LIABILITY
LAST TEN YEARS (Presented Prospectively)
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City's
Proportionate
Share of the Net City's
Pension Liability Proportionate Plan
City's State's and the State's Share of the Net Fiduciary Net
Proportionate Proportionate Proportionate Pension Liability Position as a
For the City's Share of the Share of the Net Share of the Net (Asset) as a Percentage
Measurement Proportion of the Net Pension Pension Liability Pension Liability City's Percentage of of the Total
Year Ended Net Pension Liability Associated with Associated with Covered its Covered Pension
June 30,Liability (Asset)(Asset) (a)the City (b)the City (a+b)Payroll (c)Payroll ((a+b)/c)Liability
General Employees Retirement Pension Plan
2022 0.0232%1,837,447$ 53,688$ 1,891,135$ 1,776,733$ 106.4%76.7%
2021 0.0202%862,631$ 26,322$ 888,953$ 1,456,866$ 61.0%87.0%
2020 0.0207%1,241,060$ 38,201$ 1,279,261$ 1,476,621$ 86.6%79.1%
2019 0.0193%1,067,054$ 33,165$ 1,100,219$ 1,364,625$ 80.6%80.2%
2018 0.0191%1,059,590$ 34,710$ 1,094,300$ 1,283,088$ 85.3%79.5%
2017 0.0189%1,206,564$ 15,173$ 1,221,737$ 1,209,466$ 101.0%75.9%
2016 0.0159%1,291,001$ 16,853$ 1,307,854$ 1,041,540$ 125.6%68.9%
2015 0.0169%875,846$ -$ 875,846$ 975,250$ 89.8%78.2%
2014 0.0191%897,222$ -$ 897,222$ 979,703$ 91.6%78.2%
Public Employees Police and Fire Pension Plan
2022 0.0256%1,114,011$ 48,633$ 1,162,644$ 292,842$ 397.0%70.5%
2021 0.0165%127,363$ 5,712$ 133,075$ 194,379$ 68.5%93.7%
2020 0.0171%225,396$ 5,309$ 230,705$ 194,511$ 118.6%87.2%
2019 0.0193%205,468$ 2,605$ 208,073$ 203,030$ 102.5%89.3%
2018 0.0163%173,741$ 1,467$ 175,208$ 172,287$ 101.7%88.8%
2017 0.0100%135,012$ -$ 135,012$ 105,846$ 127.6%85.4%
2016 0.0090%361,186$ -$ 361,186$ 87,111$ 414.6%63.9%
2015 0.0090%102,261$ -$ 102,261$ 86,600$ 118.1%86.6%
2014 0.0090%97,204$ -$ 97,204$ 84,098$ 115.6%87.1%
Note:The schedule is provided prospectively beginning with the City’s fiscal year ended December 31,2014 (June 30,2014 measurement date)and is intended to
show a ten year trend. Additional years will be reported as they become available.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
SCHEDULE OF CITY PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS
LAST TEN YEARS (Presented Prospectively)
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Contributions in
Relation to the Contributions as
For the Fiscal Statutorily Statutorily Contribution City's a Percentage of
Year Ended Required Required Deficiency Covered Covered
December 31,Contribution Contribution (Excess)Payroll Payroll
General Employees Retirement Pension Plan
2022 132,383$ 132,383$ -$ 1,765,107$ 7.5%
2021 120,362$ 120,362$ -$ 1,609,407$ 7.5%
2020 109,289$ 109,289$ -$ 1,457,195$ 7.5%
2019 108,779$ 108,779$ -$ 1,450,387$ 7.5%
2018 96,960$ 96,960$ -$ 1,294,100$ 7.5%
2017 95,794$ 95,794$ -$ 1,276,944$ 7.5%
2016 85,649$ 85,649$ -$ 1,141,987$ 7.5%
2015 70,582$ 70,582$ -$ 941,092$ 7.5%
2014 73,182$ 73,182$ -$ 1,009,407$ 7.2%
Public Employees Police and Fire Pension Plan
2022 49,674$ 49,674$ -$ 280,644$ 17.7%
2021 47,658$ 47,658$ -$ 269,254$ 17.7%
2020 27,492$ 27,492$ -$ 155,365$ 17.7%
2019 39,225$ 39,225$ -$ 231,416$ 16.9%
2018 30,990$ 30,990$ -$ 191,350$ 16.2%
2017 20,327$ 20,327$ -$ 125,475$ 16.2%
2016 13,967$ 13,967$ -$ 86,216$ 16.2%
2015 14,257$ 14,257$ -$ 88,005$ 16.2%
2014 13,035$ 13,035$ -$ 85,195$ 15.3%
Volunteer Fire Relief Association
2022 -$ -$ -$ N/A N/A
2021 -$ 76,608$ (76,608)$ N/A N/A
2020 -$ 69,975$ (69,975)$ N/A N/A
2019 -$ 65,533$ (65,533)$ N/A N/A
2018 -$ 61,147$ (61,147)$ N/A N/A
2017 -$ 59,136$ (59,136)$ N/A N/A
2016 -$ 61,166$ (61,166)$ N/A N/A
Note:The schedule is provided prospectively beginning with the City’s fiscal year ended December 31,2014 and is intended
to show a ten year trend. Additional years will be reported as they become available.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
SCHEDULE OF CHANGES IN NET PENSION LIABILITY (ASSET)
FIREFIGHTERS RELEIF ASSOCIATION
LAST TEN YEARS (Presented Prospectively)
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2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Changes in Total Pension Liability (TPL)
Balance at January 1st 775,033$ 724,844$ 898,899$ 681,802$ 618,531$ 588,689$ 714,621$
Service Cost 46,677 38,225 37,293 28,420 27,727 27,579 28,520
Interest on the TPL 43,140 39,743 42,177 36,119 35,544 36,976 37,130
Assumption Changes - - - 8,730 - 11,690 -
Plan Changes - - - 325,127 - - -
Actuarial Experience (Gains)/Losses - (27,779) - (80,312) - (46,403) -
Benefit Payments - - (253,525) (100,987) - - (191,582)
Balance at December 31st 864,850$ 775,033$ 724,844$ 898,899$ 681,802$ 618,531$ 588,689$
Plan Fiduciary Net Position (PFNP)
Balance at January 1st 1,280,455$ 1,097,917$ 1,169,306$ 1,279,379$ 1,075,446$ 963,628$ 1,155,598$
Fire State Aid 80,470 76,608 69,975 65,533 61,147 59,136 61,166
Projected Investment Income 68,948 118,822 127,902 (61,227) 156,879 70,101 (48,240)
Gain or Loss 47,138 - - - - - -
Total Additions 196,556 195,430 197,877 4,306 218,026 129,237 12,926
Benefit Payments - - (253,525) (100,987) - - (191,582)
Administrative Expenses (14,806) (12,892) (15,741) (13,392) (14,093) (17,419) (13,314)
Total Reductions (14,806) (12,892) (269,266) (114,379) (14,093) (17,419) (204,896)
Balance at December 31st 1,462,205$ 1,280,455$ 1,097,917$ 1,169,306$ 1,279,379$ 1,075,446$ 963,628$
Net Pension Liability (Asset) - December 31st (597,355)$ (505,422)$ (373,073)$ (270,407)$ (597,577)$ (456,915)$ (374,939)$
Plan Fiduciary Net Position as a Percentage of
Total Pension Liability (Asset)169.1%165.2%151.5%130.1%187.6%173.9%163.7%
Note:The schedule is provided prospectively with the City’s fiscal year ended December 31,2016 (December 31,2015 measurement date)and is intended to show a
ten year trend. Additional years will be reported as they become available.
Measurement Year Ended December 31,
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SCHEDULE OF CHANGES IN CITY’S NET OPEB LIABILITY
LAST TEN YEARS (Presented Prospectively)
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2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Changes in Total OPEB Liability (TOL)
Balance at January 1st 99,789$ 79,303$ 73,788$ 63,930$ 51,220$
Service Cost 15,989 13,859 9,793 9,525 8,200
Interest on the TPL 2,300 2,541 3,101 2,431 2,264
Assumption Changes (4,833) 5,583 6,912 (2,098) 2,246
Differences Between Expected and
Actual Experience (15,088) - (14,291) - -
Benefit Payments (1,576) (1,497) - - -
Balance at December 31st 96,581$ 99,789$ 79,303$ 73,788$ 63,930$
Covered Payroll for Active Members 1,743,100$ 1,455,967$ 1,831,326$ 1,605,997$ 1,483,782$
Net OPEB Liability / Covered Payroll 5.5%6.9%4.3%4.6%4.3%
Note:The schedule is provided prospectively beginning with the City’s fiscal year ended December 31,2019 (December 31,2018 measurement date)and is intended to
show a ten year trend. Additional years will be reported as they become available.
Measurement Year Ended December 31,
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SCHEDULE OF CITY OPEB CONTRIBUTIONS
LAST TEN YEARS (Presented Prospectively)
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Contributions in
Relation to the Contributions as
For the Contractually Contractually Contribution City's a Percentage of
Year Ended Required Required Deficiency Covered Covered
December 31,Contribution Contribution (Excess)Payroll Payroll
Other Post-Employment Benefits
2022 -$ -$ -$ 1,786,678$ 0.0%
2021 -$ -$ -$ 1,743,100$ 0.0%
2020 -$ -$ -$ 1,455,967$ 0.0%
2019 -$ -$ -$ 1,831,326$ 0.0%
2018 -$ -$ -$ 1,605,997$ 0.0%
2017 -$ -$ -$ 1,483,782$ 0.0%
Note:The schedule is provided prospectively beginning with the City’s fiscal year ended December 31,2017 and is
intended to show a ten year trend. Additional years will be reported as they become available.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
NOTES TO THE REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
DECEMBER 31, 2022
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NOTE 1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN – GENERAL EMPLOYEES FUND
2022 Changes
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
• The mortality improvement scale was changed from Scale MP-2020 to Scale MP-2021.
Changes in Plan Provisions
• There have been no changes in plan provisions since the previous valuation.
2021 Changes
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
• The investment return and single discount rates were changed from 7.50 percent to 6.50 percent, for financial reporting
purposes.
• The mortality improvement scale was changed from Scale MP-2019 to Scale MP-2020.
Changes in Plan Provisions
• There have been no changes in plan provisions since the previous valuation.
2020 Changes
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
• The price inflation assumption was decreased from 2.50 percent to 2.25 percent.
• The payroll growth assumption was decreased from 3.25 percent to 3.00 percent.
• Assumed salary increase rates were changed as recommended in the June 30, 2019 experience study. The net effect
is assumed rates that average 0.25 percent less than previous rates.
• Assumed rates of retirement were changed as recommended in the June 30, 2019 experience study. The changes result
in more unreduced (normal) retirements and slightly fewer Rule of 90 and early retirements.
• Assumed rates of termination were changed as recommended in the June 30, 2019 experience study. The new rates
are based on service and are generally lower than the previous rates for years 2-5 and slightly higher thereafter.
• Assumed rates of disability were changed as recommended in the June 30, 2019 experience study. The change results
in fewer predicted disability retirements for males and females.
• The base mortality table for healthy annuitants and employees was changed from the RP-2014 table to the Pub-2010
General Mortality table, with adjustments. The base mortality table for disabled annuitants was changed from the RP-
2014 disabled annuitant mortality table to the PUB-2010 General/Teacher disabled annuitant mortality table, with
adjustments.
• The mortality improvement scale was changed from Scale MP-2018 to Scale MP-2019.
• The assumed spouse age difference was changed from two years older for females to one year older.
• The assumed number of married male new retirees electing the 100 percent Joint & Survivor option changed from
35.00 percent to 45.00 percent. The assumed number of married female new retirees electing the 100 percent Joint &
Survivor option changed from 15.00 percent to 30.00 percent. The corresponding number of married new retirees
electing the Life annuity option was adjusted accordingly.
Changes in Plan Provisions
• Augmentation for current privatized members was reduced to 2.00 percent for the period July 1, 2020 through
December 31, 2023 and 0.00 percent after. Augmentation was eliminated for privatizations occurring after June 30,
2020.
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DECEMBER 31, 2022
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NOTE 1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN – GENERAL EMPLOYEES FUND (Continued)
2019 Changes
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
• The mortality projection scale was changed from MP-2017 to MP-2018.
Changes in Plan Provisions
• The employer supplemental contribution was changed prospectively, decreasing from $31.0 million to $21.0 million
per year. The State’s special funding contribution was changed prospectively, requiring $16.0 million due per year
through 2031.
2018 Changes
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
• The mortality projection scale was changed from MP-2015 to MP-2017.
• The assumed benefit increase was changed from 1.00 percent per year through 2044 and 2.50 percent per year
thereafter to 1.25 percent per year.
Changes in Plan Provisions
• The augmentation adjustment in early retirement factors is eliminated over a five-year period starting July 1, 2019,
resulting in actuarial equivalence after June 30, 2024.
• Interest credited on member contributions decreased from 4.00 percent to 3.00 percent, beginning July 1, 2018.
• Deferred augmentation was changed to 0.00 percent, effective January 1, 2019. Augmentation that has already
accrued for deferred members will still apply.
• Contribution stabilizer provisions were repealed.
• Postretirement benefit increases were changed from 1.00 percent per year with a provision to increase to 2.50 percent
upon attainment of 90.00 percent funding ratio to 50.00 percent of the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment, not
less than 1.00 percent and not more than 1.50 percent, beginning January 1, 2019.
• For retirements on or after January 1, 2024, the first benefit increase is delayed until the retiree reaches normal
retirement age; does not apply to Rule of 90 retirees, disability benefit recipients, or survivors.
• Actuarial equivalent factors were updated to reflect revised mortality and interest assumptions.
2017 Changes
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
• The Combined Service Annuity (CSA) loads were changed from 0.80 percent for active members and 60.00 percent
for vested and non-vested deferred members. The revised CSA load are now 0.00 percent for active member liability,
15.00 percent for vested deferred member liability, and 3.00 percent for non-vested deferred member liability.
• The assumed postretirement benefit increase rate was changed from 1.00 percent per year for all years to 1.00 percent
per year through 2044 and 2.50 percent per year thereafter.
Changes in Plan Provisions
• The State’s contribution for the Minneapolis Employees Retirement Fund equals $16,000,000 in 2017 and 2018, and
$6,000,000 thereafter.
• The Employer Supplemental Contribution for the Minneapolis Employees Retirement Fund changed from
$21,000,000 to $31,000,000 in calendar years 2019 to 2031. The State’s contribution changed from $16,000,000 to
$6,000,000 in calendar years 2019 to 2031.
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DECEMBER 31, 2022
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NOTE 1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN – GENERAL EMPLOYEES FUND (Continued)
2016 Changes
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
• The assumed postretirement benefit increase rate was changed from 1.00 percent per year through 2035 and 2.50
percent per year thereafter to 1.00 percent per year for all years.
• The assumed investment return was changed from 7.90 percent to 7.50 percent. The single discount rate changed
from 7.90 percent to 7.50 percent.
• Other assumptions were changed pursuant to the experience study June 30, 2015. The assumed future salary increases,
payroll growth, and inflation were decreased by 0.25 percent to 3.25 percent for payroll growth and 2.50 percent for
inflation.
Changes in Plan Provisions
• There have been no changes in plan provisions since the previous valuation.
2015 Changes
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
• The assumed postretirement benefit increase rate was changed from 1.00 percent per year through 2030 and 2.50
percent per year thereafter to 1.00 percent per year through 2035 and 2.50 percent per year thereafter.
Changes in Plan Provisions
• On January 1, 2015, the Minneapolis Employees Retirement Fund was merged into the General Employees Fund,
which increased the total pension liability by $1.1 billion and increase the fiduciary plan net position by $892 million.
Upon consolidation, state and employer contributions were revised; the State’s contribution of $6.0 million, which
meets the special funding situation definition, was due September 2015.
NOTE 2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN – POLICE AND FIRE FUND
2022 Changes
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
• The mortality improvement scale was changed from Scale MP-2020 to Scale MP-2021.
• The single discount rate changed from 6.50 percent to 5.40 percent.
Changes in Plan Provisions
• There have been no changes in plan provisions since the previous valuation.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
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DECEMBER 31, 2022
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NOTE 2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN – POLICE AND FIRE FUND (Continued)
2021 Changes
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
• The investment return and single discount rates were changed from 7.50 percent to 6.50 percent, for financial reporting
purposes.
• The inflation assumption was changed from 2.50 percent to 2.25 percent.
• The payroll growth assumption was changed from 3.25 percent to 3.00 percent.
• The base mortality table for healthy annuitants and employees was changed from the RP-2014 table to the Pub-2010
Public Safety Mortality table. The mortality improvement scale was changed from MP-2019 to MN-2020.
• The base mortality table for disabled annuitants was changed from the RP-2014 healthy annuitant mortality table (with
future mortality improvement according to Scale MP-2019) to the Pub-2010 Public Safety disabled annuitant mortality
table (with future mortality improvement according to Scale MP-2020).
• Assumed rates of salary increase were modified as recommended in the July 14, 2020 experience study. The overall
impact is a decrease in gross salary increase rates.
• Assumed rates of retirement were changed as recommended in the July 14, 2020 experience study. The changes result
in slightly more unreduced retirements and fewer assumed early retirements.
• Assumed rates of withdrawal were changed from select and ultimate rates to service-based rates. The changes result
in more assumed terminations.
• Assumed rates of disability were increased for ages 25-44 and decreased for ages over 49. Overall, proposed rates
result in more projected disabilities.
• Assumed percent married for active female members was changed from 60.00 percent to 70.00 percent. Minor changes
to form of payment assumptions were applied.
Changes in Plan Provisions
• There have been no changes in plan provisions since the previous valuation.
2020 Changes
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
• The mortality projection scale was changed from MP-2018 to MP-2019.
Changes in Plan Provisions
• There have been no changes in plan provisions since the previous valuation.
2019 Changes
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
• The mortality projection scale was changed from MP-2017 to MP-2018.
Changes in Plan Provisions
• There have been no changes in plan provisions since the previous valuation.
2018 Changes
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
• The mortality projection scale was changed from MP-2016 to MP-2017.
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DECEMBER 31, 2022
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NOTE 2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN – POLICE AND FIRE FUND (Continued)
Changes in Plan Provisions
• Postretirement benefit increases were changed to 1.00 percent for all years, with no trigger.
• An end date of July 1, 2048 was added to the existing $9.0 million state contribution.
• New annual State aid will equal $4.5 million in fiscal years 2019 and 2020, and $9.0 million thereafter until the plan
reaches 100 percent funding, or July 1, 2048, if earlier.
• Member contributions were changed from 10.80 percent to 11.30 percent of pay, effective January 1, 2019 and 11.80
percent of pay, effective January 1, 2020.
• Employer contributions were changed from 16.20 percent to 16.95 percent of pay, effective January 1, 2019 and 17.70
percent of pay, effective January 1, 2020.
• Interest credited on member contributions decreased from 4.00 percent to 3.00 percent, beginning July 1, 2018.
• Deferred augmentation was changed to 0.00 percent, effective January 1, 2019. Augmentation that has already
accrued for deferred members will still apply.
• Actuarial equivalent factors were updated to reflect revised mortality and interest assumptions.
2017 Changes
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
• Assumed salary increases were changed as recommended in the June 30, 2016 experience study. The net effect is
proposed rates that average 0.34 percent lower than the previous rates.
• Assumed rates of retirement were changed, resulting in fewer retirements.
• The Combined Service Annuity (CSA) load was 30.00 percent for vested and non-vested, deferred members. The
CSA has been changed to 33.00 percent for vested members and 2.00 percent for non-vested members.
• The base mortality table for healthy annuitants was changed from the RP-2000 fully generational table to the RP-2014
fully generational table (with a base year of 2006), with male rates adjusted by a factor of 0.96. The mortality
improvement scale was changed from Scale AA to Scale MP-2016. The base mortality table for disabled annuitants
was changed from the RP-2000 disabled mortality table to the mortality tables assumed for healthy retirees.
• Assumed termination rates were decreased to 3.00 percent for the first three years of service. Rates beyond the select
period of three years were adjusted, resulting in more expected terminations overall.
• Assumed percentage of married female members was decreased from 65.00 percent to 60.00 percent.
• Assumed age difference was changed from separate assumptions for male members (wives assumed to be three years
younger) and female members (husbands assumed to be four years older) to the assumption that males are two years
older than females.
• The assumed percentage of female members electing joint and survivor annuities was increased.
• The assumed postretirement benefit increase rate was changed from 1.00 percent for all years to 1.00 percent per year
through 2064 and 2.50 percent thereafter.
• The single discount rate was changed from 5.60 percent per annum to 7.50 percent per annum.
Changes in Plan Provisions
• There have been no changes in plan provisions since the previous valuation.
2016 Changes
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
• The assumed post-retirement benefit increase rate was changed from 1.00 percent per year through 2037 and 2.50
percent thereafter to 1.00 percent per year for all future years.
• The assumed investment return was changed from 7.90 percent to 7.50 percent.
• The single discount rate changed from 7.90 percent to 5.60 percent.
• The assumed future salary increases, payroll growth, and inflation were decreased by 0.25 percent to 3.25 percent for
payroll growth and 2.50 percent for inflation.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
NOTES TO THE REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
DECEMBER 31, 2022
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NOTE 2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN – POLICE AND FIRE FUND (Continued)
Changes in Plan Provisions
• There have been no changes in plan provisions since the previous valuation.
2015 Changes
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
• The assumed postretirement benefit increase rate was changed from 1.00 percent per year through 2030 and 2.50
percent per year thereafter to 1.00 percent per year through 2037 and 2.50 percent per year thereafter.
Changes in Plan Provisions
• The post-retirement benefit increase to be paid after attainment of the 90 percent funding threshold was changed, from
inflation up to 2.50 percent, to a fixed rate of 2.50 percent.
NOTE 3 DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN – FIREFIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION
2021 Changes
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
• There have been no changes in actuarial assumptions since the previous valuation.
Changes in Plan Provisions
• There have been no changes in plan provisions since the previous valuation.
2020 Changes
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
• There have been no changes in actuarial assumptions since the previous valuation.
Changes in Plan Provisions
• There have been no changes in plan provisions since the previous valuation.
2019 Changes
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
• There have been no changes in actuarial assumptions since the previous valuation.
Changes in Plan Provisions
• There have been no changes in plan provisions since the previous valuation.
2018 Changes
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
• There have been no changes in actuarial assumptions since the previous valuation.
Changes in Plan Provisions
• The benefit level increased from $3,400 to $5,850 for each year of service.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
NOTES TO THE REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
DECEMBER 31, 2022
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NOTE 4 OTHER POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PLAN
2022 Changes
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
• The discount rate was changed from 2.00 percent to 1.84 percent based on updated 20-year municipal bonds rates.
• Healthcare trend rates were reset to reflect updated cost increase expectations.
• Medical per capita claims costs were updated to reflect recent experience.
• Withdrawal, mortality, and salary increase rates were updated from the rates used in the 7/1/2019 PERA General
Employees Plan valuation to the rates used in the 7/1/2022 valuation.
Changes in Plan Provisions
• Retiree premiums were updated to current levels.
2021 Changes
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
• The discount rate was changed from 2.75 percent to 2.00 percent.
Changes in Plan Provisions
• There have been no changes in plan provisions since the previous valuation.
2020 Changes
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
• The discount rate was changed from 3.71 percent to 2.75 percent based on updated 20-year municipal bond rates.
• Healthcare trend rates were reset to reflect updated cost increase expectations, including the repeal of the Affordable
Care Act’s Excise Tax on high-cost health insurance plans. In addition, the medical trend rate adjustments to reflect
the projected effect of the Affordable Care Act’s Excise Tax on high-cost health insurance plans was removed because
the tax was repealed.
• Medical per capita claims costs were updated to reflect recent experience.
• Salary increase rates were updated from the rates used in the July 1, 2017 PERA General Employees Plan valuation
to the rates used in the July 1, 2019 valuation.
• Mortality rates were updated from the RP-2014 tables to the rates used in the July 1, 2019 PERA General Employees
Plan actuarial valuation.
• The inflation assumption was changed from 2.75 percent to 2.50 percent based on an updated historical analysis of
inflation rates and forward-looking market expectations.
Changes in Plan Provisions
• There have been no changes in plan provisions since the previous valuation.
2019 Changes
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
• The discount rate was changed from 3.31 percent to 3.71 percent.
Changes in Plan Provisions
• There have been no changes in plan provisions since the previous valuation.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
NONMAJOR GOVERMENTAL FUNDS
DECEMBER 31, 2022
86
Total Nonmajor
Special Revenue
Funds
Total Nonmajor
Capital Project
Funds
Total Nonmajor
Governmental
Funds
ASSETS
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments 476,880$ 6,799,025$ 7,275,905$
Assessments Receivable - 54,533 54,533
Interest Receivable 439 6,015 6,454
Due from Other Funds - 51,975 51,975
TOTAL ASSETS 477,319$ 6,911,548$ 7,388,867$
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable 158,981$ 908,965$ 1,067,946$
Due to Other Funds - 51,975 51,975
Unearned Revenue 295,880 271,230 567,110
Total Liabilities 454,861 1,232,170 1,687,031
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Unavailable Revenue:
Special Assessments - 54,533 54,533
FUND BALANCES
Restricted - 3,786,315 3,786,315
Committed 14,120 - 14,120
Assigned 11,943 2,024,640 2,036,583
Unassigned (3,605) (186,110) (189,715)
Total Fund Balances 22,458 5,624,845 5,647,303
TOTAL LIABILITIES, DEFERRED INFLOWS
OF RESOURCES, AND FUND BALANCES 477,319$ 6,911,548$ 7,388,867$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
NONMAJOR GOVERMENTAL FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
87
Total Nonmajor
Special Revenue
Funds
Total Nonmajor
Capital Project
Funds
Total Nonmajor
Governmental
Funds
REVENUES
Intergovernmental 683,942$ 112,125$ 796,067$
Charges for Services 6,600 199,740 206,340
Investment Earnings (Losses)(6,339) (85,489) (91,828)
Miscellaneous 24 76,129 76,153
TOTAL REVENUES 684,227 302,505 986,732
EXPENDITURES
Capital Outlay 683,942 3,324,674 4,008,616
Debt Service:
Interest and Other Charges - 48,298 48,298
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 683,942 3,372,972 4,056,914
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES
OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES 285 (3,070,467) (3,070,182)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Sale of Assets - 76,162 76,162
Bond Issuance - 2,829,501 2,829,501
Premium on Bond Issuance - 202,013 202,013
Transfers In - 252,074 252,074
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING
SOURCES (USES)- 3,359,750 3,359,750
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES 285 289,283 289,568
FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING 22,173 5,335,562 5,357,735
FUND BALANCES - ENDING 22,458$ 5,624,845$ 5,647,303$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
NONMAJOR SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
DECEMBER 31, 2022
88
Lions Park Sign
Program Fund
Economic
Development
Authority Fund ARPA Fund
Total Nonmajor
Special Revenue
Funds
ASSETS
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments 14,109$ 11,933$ 450,838$ 476,880$
Interest Receivable 11 10 418 439
TOTAL ASSETS 14,120$ 11,943$ 451,256$ 477,319$
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable -$ -$ 158,981$ 158,981$
Unearned Revenue - - 295,880 295,880
Total Liabilities - - 454,861 454,861
FUND BALANCES
Committed 14,120 - - 14,120
Assigned - 11,943 - 11,943
Unassigned - - (3,605) (3,605)
Total Fund Balances 14,120 11,943 (3,605) 22,458
TOTAL LIABILITIES
AND FUND BALANCES 14,120$ 11,943$ 451,256$ 477,319$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES,
EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
NONMAJOR SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
89
Lions Park Sign
Program Fund
Economic
Development
Authority Fund ARPA Fund
Total Nonmajor
Special Revenue
Funds
REVENUES
Intergovernmental -$ -$ 683,942$ 683,942$
Charges for Services 6,600 - - 6,600
Investment Earnings (Losses)(153) (137) (6,049) (6,339)
Miscellaneous - 24 - 24
TOTAL REVENUES 6,447 (113) 677,893 684,227
EXPENDITURES
Capital Outlay - - 683,942 683,942
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES 6,447 (113) (6,049) 285
FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING 7,673 12,056 2,444 22,173
FUND BALANCES - ENDING 14,120$ 11,943$ (3,605)$ 22,458$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
NONMAJOR CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS
DECEMBER 31, 2022
90
Park Dedication
Fund
Vehicle
Acquisition Fund
Heritage Farms
Street & Utility
Improvements
Fund
Infrastructure
Reserve Fund
City Facilities
Fund
Manning &
Hudson Future
Stoplight Fund
CSAH 19 /
Hudson Blvd
Interchange Fund
ASSETS
Cash, Cash Equivalents,
and Investments 3,076,165$ 1,260,363$ 238,540$ 578,913$ 95,309$ 257,560$ -$
Assessments Receivable - - - 54,533 - - -
Interest Receivable 2,862 1,307 146 511 88 237 -
Due from Other Funds - - - 51,975 - - -
TOTAL ASSETS 3,079,027$ 1,261,670$ 238,686$ 685,932$ 95,397$ 257,797$ -$
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable 592$ -$ 8,780$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Due to Other Funds - - - - - - -
Unearned Revenue - - - - - 250,000 -
Total Liabilities 592 - 8,780 - - 250,000 -
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF
RESOURCES
Unavailable Revenue:
Special Assessments - - - 54,533 - - -
FUND BALANCES
Restricted 3,078,435 - 229,906 - - - -
Assigned - 1,261,670 - 631,399 95,397 7,797 -
Unassigned - - - - - - -
Total Fund Balance 3,078,435 1,261,670 229,906 631,399 95,397 7,797 -
TOTAL LIABILITIES, DEFERRED
INFLOWS OF RESOURCES,
AND FUND BALANCES 3,079,027$ 1,261,670$ 238,686$ 685,932$ 95,397$ 257,797$ -$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
COMBINING BALANCE SHEET (Continued)
NONMAJOR CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS
DECEMBER 31, 2022
91
ASSETS
Cash, Cash Equivalents,
and Investments
Assessments Receivable
Interest Receivable
Due from Other Funds
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable
Due to Other Funds
Unearned Revenue
Total Liabilities
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF
RESOURCES
Unavailable Revenue:
Special Assessments
FUND BALANCES
Restricted
Assigned
Unassigned
Total Fund Balance
TOTAL LIABILITIES, DEFERRED
INFLOWS OF RESOURCES,
AND FUND BALANCES
CSAH 13 Phase
2 Fund
Inwood & 5th
Street Stoplight
Fund
Railroad
Crossing
Improvements
Fund
CSAH 15
Manning Avenue
Phase 3 Fund
Manning &
Highway 36
Interchange Fund
Tamarack Farm
Estates Street
Improvements
Fund
CSAH 15
Manning Avenue
& 30th Street
Fund
115,359$ -$ 50,744$ -$ 597$ 119,430$ 639,226$
- - - - - - -
84 - 66 - 69 111 238
- - - - - - -
115,443$ -$ 50,810$ -$ 666$ 119,541$ 639,464$
167,160$ -$ 1,869$ -$ -$ 64$ 659,807$
- - - 3,525 - - -
- - 21,230 - - - -
167,160 - 23,099 3,525 - 64 659,807
- - - - - - -
- - - - - 119,477 -
- - 27,711 - 666 - -
(51,717) - - (3,525) - - (20,343)
(51,717) - 27,711 (3,525) 666 119,477 (20,343)
115,443$ -$ 50,810$ -$ 666$ 119,541$ 639,464$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
COMBINING BALANCE SHEET (Continued)
NONMAJOR CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS
DECEMBER 31, 2022
92
ASSETS
Cash, Cash Equivalents,
and Investments
Assessments Receivable
Interest Receivable
Due from Other Funds
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable
Due to Other Funds
Unearned Revenue
Total Liabilities
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF
RESOURCES
Unavailable Revenue:
Special Assessments
FUND BALANCES
Restricted
Assigned
Unassigned
Total Fund Balance
TOTAL LIABILITIES, DEFERRED
INFLOWS OF RESOURCES,
AND FUND BALANCES
TH36 Lake
Elmo Avenue
Improvements
Fund
2022 Street
Improvements
Fund
Old Village
Phase 7 Fund
2023 Street
Improvements
Fund
Total Nonmajor
Capital Project
Funds
-$ 366,819$ -$ -$ 6,799,025$
- - - - 54,533
- 296 - - 6,015
- - - - 51,975
-$ 367,115$ -$ -$ 6,911,548$
195$ 8,618$ 20,119$ 41,761$ 908,965$
2,515 - 34,601 11,334 51,975
- - - - 271,230
2,710 8,618 54,720 53,095 1,232,170
- - - - 54,533
- 358,497 - - 3,786,315
- - - - 2,024,640
(2,710) - (54,720) (53,095) (186,110)
(2,710) 358,497 (54,720) (53,095) 5,624,845
-$ 367,115$ -$ -$ 6,911,548$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
NONMAJOR CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
93
Park Dedication
Fund
Vehicle
Acquisition Fund
Heritage Farms
Street & Utility
Improvements
Fund
Infrastructure
Reserve Fund
City Facilities
Fund
Manning &
Hudson Future
Stoplight Fund
CSAH 19 /
Hudson Blvd
Interchange Fund
REVENUES
Intergovernmental -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 63,409$
Charges for Services 199,740 - - - - - -
Investment Earnings (Losses)(40,984) (18,620) (2,189) (7,371) (1,258) (3,400) -
Miscellaneous - 1,129 - 75,000 - - -
TOTAL REVENUES 158,756 (17,491) (2,189) 67,629 (1,258) (3,400) 63,409
EXPENDITURES
Capital Outlay 104,541 505,216 (100,144) 227 - - -
Debt Service:
Interest and Other Charges - - - - - - -
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 104,541 505,216 (100,144) 227 - - -
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF
REVENUES OVER (UNDER)
EXPENDITURES 54,215 (522,707) 97,955 67,402 (1,258) (3,400) 63,409
OTHER FINANCING
SOURCES (USES)
Sale of Assets - 76,162 - - - - -
Bond Issuance - - - - - - -
Premium on Bond Issuance - - - - - - -
Transfers In - 150,000 - - - - 73,872
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING
SOURCES (USES)- 226,162 - - - - 73,872
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES 54,215 (296,545) 97,955 67,402 (1,258) (3,400) 137,281
FUND BALANCES- BEGINNING 3,024,220 1,558,215 131,951 563,997 96,655 11,197 (137,281)
FUND BALANCES - ENDING 3,078,435$ 1,261,670$ 229,906$ 631,399$ 95,397$ 7,797$ -$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES (Continued)
NONMAJOR CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
94
REVENUES
Intergovernmental
Charges for Services
Investment Earnings (Losses)
Miscellaneous
TOTAL REVENUES
EXPENDITURES
Capital Outlay
Debt Service:
Interest and Other Charges
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF
REVENUES OVER (UNDER)
EXPENDITURES
OTHER FINANCING
SOURCES (USES)
Sale of Assets
Bond Issuance
Premium on Bond Issuance
Transfers In
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING
SOURCES (USES)
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
FUND BALANCES- BEGINNING
FUND BALANCES - ENDING
CSAH 13 Phase
2 Fund
Inwood & 5th
Street Stoplight
Fund
Railroad
Crossing
Improvements
Fund
CSAH 15
Manning Avenue
Phase 3 Fund
Manning &
Highway 36
Interchange Fund
Tamarack Farm
Estates Street
Improvements
Fund
CSAH 15
Manning Avenue
& 30th Street
Fund
48,716$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
- - - - - - -
(1,100) - (967) - (998) (1,607) (3,118)
- - - - - - -
47,616 - (967) - (998) (1,607) (3,118)
426,255 - 39,541 - - 4,364 736,605
5,490 - - - - - 10,965
431,745 - 39,541 - - 4,364 747,570
(384,129) - (40,508) - (998) (5,971) (750,688)
- - - - - - -
319,002 - - - - - 670,052
32,295 - - - - - 67,834
- 28,202 - - - - -
351,297 28,202 - - - - 737,886
(32,832) 28,202 (40,508) - (998) (5,971) (12,802)
(18,885) (28,202) 68,219 (3,525) 1,664 125,448 (7,541)
(51,717)$ -$ 27,711$ (3,525)$ 666$ 119,477$ (20,343)$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES (Continued)
NONMAJOR CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
95
REVENUES
Intergovernmental
Charges for Services
Investment Earnings (Losses)
Miscellaneous
TOTAL REVENUES
EXPENDITURES
Capital Outlay
Debt Service:
Interest and Other Charges
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF
REVENUES OVER (UNDER)
EXPENDITURES
OTHER FINANCING
SOURCES (USES)
Sale of Assets
Bond Issuance
Premium on Bond Issuance
Transfers In
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING
SOURCES (USES)
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
FUND BALANCES- BEGINNING
FUND BALANCES - ENDING
TH36 Lake
Elmo Avenue
Improvements
Fund
2022 Street
Improvements
Fund
Old Village
Phase 7 Fund
2023 Street
Improvements
Fund
Total Nonmajor
Capital Project
Funds
-$ -$ -$ -$ 112,125$
- - - - 199,740
- (3,877) - - (85,489)
- - - - 76,129
- (3,877) - - 302,505
1,008 1,499,246 54,720 53,095 3,324,674
- 31,843 - - 48,298
1,008 1,531,089 54,720 53,095 3,372,972
(1,008) (1,534,966) (54,720) (53,095) (3,070,467)
- - - - 76,162
- 1,840,447 - - 2,829,501
- 101,884 - - 202,013
- - - - 252,074
- 1,942,331 - - 3,359,750
(1,008) 407,365 (54,720) (53,095) 289,283
(1,702) (48,868) - - 5,335,562
(2,710)$ 358,497$ (54,720)$ (53,095)$ 5,624,845$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
SUPPLEMENTAL COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
DEBT SERVICE FUND
DECEMBER 31, 2022
96
2010B GO CIP
Bonds Fund
2011A GO
Improvement
Bonds Fund
2012B GO
Improvement
Bonds Fund
2014A GO
Improvement
Bonds Fund
2015A GO
Improvement
Bonds Fund
2016A GO
Improvement
Bonds Fund
ASSETS
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments 201,199$ -$ 56,074$ 968,484$ 129,599$ 689,126$
Assessments Receivable - - 17,261 116,018 283,560 490,719
Interest Receivable 110 - 16 796 83 512
TOTAL ASSETS 201,309$ -$ 73,351$ 1,085,298$ 413,242$ 1,180,357$
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Unavailable Revenue:
Special Assessments - - 17,261 115,707 283,560 490,719
FUND BALANCES
Restricted 201,309 - 56,090 969,591 129,682 689,638
TOTAL LIABILITIES, DEFERRED INFLOWS
OF RESOURCES, AND FUND BALANCES 201,309$ -$ 73,351$ 1,085,298$ 413,242$ 1,180,357$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
SUPPLEMENTAL COMBINING BALANCE SHEET (Continued)
DEBT SERVICE FUND
DECEMBER 31, 2022
97
ASSETS
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments
Assessments Receivable
Interest Receivable
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Unavailable Revenue:
Special Assessments
FUND BALANCES
Restricted
TOTAL LIABILITIES, DEFERRED INFLOWS
OF RESOURCES, AND FUND BALANCES
2017A GO
Improvement
Bonds Fund
2019
Improvement
Bonds Fund
2018A GO
Equipment Cert.
Bonds Fund
2021A GO
Improvement
Bonds Fund
2022A GO
Improvement
Bonds Fund
Total Debt
Service Fund
189,235$ 744,591$ 29,504$ 1,469,914$ 54,358$ 4,532,084$
413,862 255,518 - 1,306,963 - 2,883,901
22 555 - 889 21 3,004
603,119$ 1,000,664$ 29,504$ 2,777,766$ 54,379$ 7,418,989$
-$ -$ -$ 500$ -$ 500$
413,862 254,839 - 1,306,963 - 2,882,911
189,257 745,825 29,504 1,470,303 54,379 4,535,578
603,119$ 1,000,664$ 29,504$ 2,777,766$ 54,379$ 7,418,989$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
SUPPLEMENTAL COMBINING SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
DEBT SERVICE FUND
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
98
2010B GO CIP
Bonds Fund
2011A GO
Improvement
Bonds Fund
2012B GO
Improvement
Bonds Fund
2014A GO
Improvement
Bonds Fund
2015A GO
Improvement
Bonds Fund
2016A GO
Improvement
Bonds Fund
REVENUES
Property Taxes 207,076$ -$ 65,417$ 200,394$ 14,508$ 193,934$
Special Assessments - 5,128 18,285 40,025 60,924 104,513
Investment Earnings (Losses)(1,656) 865 (208) (11,600) (2,415) (7,505)
TOTAL REVENUES 205,420 5,993 83,494 228,819 73,017 290,942
EXPENDITURES
Debt Service:
Principal 175,000 90,000 95,000 225,000 165,000 265,000
Interest and Other Charges 20,333 1,035 3,203 43,970 17,087 30,850
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 195,333 91,035 98,203 268,970 182,087 295,850
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES
OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES 10,087 (85,042) (14,709) (40,151) (109,070) (4,908)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Bond Issuance - - - - - -
Transfers In - - - - 96,401 -
Transfers Out - (96,401) - - - -
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING
SOURCES (USES)- (96,401) - - 96,401 -
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES 10,087 (181,443) (14,709) (40,151) (12,669) (4,908)
FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING 191,222 181,443 70,799 1,009,742 142,351 694,546
FUND BALANCES - ENDING 201,309$ -$ 56,090$ 969,591$ 129,682$ 689,638$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
SUPPLEMENTAL COMBINING SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (Continued)
DEBT SERVICE FUND
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
99
REVENUES
Property Taxes
Special Assessments
Investment Earnings (Losses)
TOTAL REVENUES
EXPENDITURES
Debt Service:
Principal
Interest and Other Charges
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES
OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Bond Issuance
Transfers In
Transfers Out
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING
SOURCES (USES)
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING
FUND BALANCES - ENDING
2017A GO
Improvement
Bonds Fund
2019
Improvement
Bonds Fund
2018A GO
Equipment Cert.
Bonds Fund
2021A GO
Improvement
Bonds Fund
2022A GO
Improvement
Bonds Fund
Total Debt
Service Fund
344,104$ 295,301$ 126,404$ 1,008,037$ -$ 2,455,175$
54,644 70,091 - 216,876 - 570,486
(649) (7,974) (26) (12,285) (269) (43,722)
398,099 357,418 126,378 1,212,628 (269) 2,981,939
440,000 265,000 100,000 50,000 - 1,870,000
76,999 69,315 19,035 240,083 851 522,761
516,999 334,315 119,035 290,083 851 2,392,761
(118,900) 23,103 7,343 922,545 (1,120) 589,178
- - - - 55,499 55,499
- - - - - 96,401
- - - - - (96,401)
- - - - 55,499 55,499
(118,900) 23,103 7,343 922,545 54,379 644,677
308,157 722,722 22,161 547,758 - 3,890,901
189,257$ 745,825$ 29,504$ 1,470,303$ 54,379$ 4,535,578$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
SCHEDULE OF INDEBTEDNESS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
(UNAUDITED)
100
Initial Outstanding Outstanding Principal
Issue Interest Maturity Authorized Balance Balance Due Within
Dates Rates Dates Issue 01/01/22 Issued Paid 12/31/22 One Year
GOVERNMENTAL INDEBTEDNESS
General Obligation Improvement Bonds
2010B G.O. Refunding Bonds 11/30/2010 1.00 - 3.20%2/1/2025 1,970,000$ 730,000$ -$ 175,000$ 555,000$ 180,000$
2011A G.O. Improvement Bonds 10/26/2011 0.50 - 2.30%2/1/2022 845,000 90,000 - 90,000 - -
2012B G.O. Improvement Bonds 8/16/2012 0.50 - 1.90%2/1/2023 865,000 190,000 - 95,000 95,000 95,000
2014A G.O. Improvement Bonds 7/15/2014 2.00 - 3.50%1/15/2030 2,850,000 1,610,000 - 225,000 1,385,000 225,000
2015A G.O. Improvement Bonds 8/13/2015 2.00 - 3.00%1/15/2026 1,620,000 815,000 - 165,000 650,000 170,000
2016A G.O. Improvement Bonds 6/8/2016 2.00%1/15/2027 2,690,000 1,675,000 - 265,000 1,410,000 275,000
2017A G.O. Improvement Bonds 6/8/2017 2.50%1/15/2028 4,565,000 3,300,000 - 440,000 2,860,000 455,000
2019A G.O. Improvement Bonds 10/24/2019 2.00 - 3.00%2/1/2035 2,860,000 2,620,000 - 265,000 2,355,000 275,000
2021A G.O. Improvement Bonds 12/7/2021 1.75 - 3.00%2/1/2042 15,675,000 15,675,000 - 50,000 15,625,000 705,000
2022A G.O. Improvement Bonds 8/16/2022 3.00 - 5.00%2/1/2038 3,895,000 - 3,895,000 - 3,895,000 -
37,835,000 26,705,000 3,895,000 1,770,000 28,830,000 2,380,000
General Obligation Equipment Certificates
2018A G.O. Equipment Certificates 10/16/2018 2.70%2/1/2028 940,000 755,000 - 100,000 655,000 100,000
General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds
2022A G.O. Tax Abatement Bonds 8/16/2022 3.00 - 5.00%2/1/2033 1,010,000 - 1,010,000 - 1,010,000 -
TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL DEBTS 39,785,000 27,460,000 4,905,000 1,870,000 30,495,000 2,480,000
BUSINESS-TYPE INDEBTEDNESS
General Obligation Revenue Bonds
2012A G.O. Water Crossover Refunding Bonds 8/16/2012 2.00 - 2.50%12/1/2030 4,035,000 2,810,000 - 280,000 2,530,000 300,000
2014A G.O. Improvement Bonds 7/15/2014 2.00 - 3.50%1/15/2030 3,385,000 2,160,000 - 220,000 1,940,000 220,000
2015A G.O. Improvement Bonds 8/13/2015 2.00 - 3.00%1/15/2031 1,195,000 850,000 - 80,000 770,000 80,000
2016A G.O. Improvement Bonds 6/8/2016 2.00%1/15/2032 6,855,000 5,220,000 - 430,000 4,790,000 435,000
2017A G.O. Improvement Bonds 6/8/2017 2.50 - 3.00%1/15/2033 4,480,000 3,710,000 - 270,000 3,440,000 275,000
2019A G.O. Improvement Bonds 10/24/2019 2.00 - 3.00%2/1/2035 1,195,000 1,135,000 - 65,000 1,070,000 70,000
2021A G.O. Improvement Bonds 12/7/2021 1.75 - 3.00%2/1/2037 6,310,000 6,310,000 - - 6,310,000 430,000
2022A G.O. Improvement Bonds 8/16/2022 3.00 - 5.00%2/1/2037 7,590,000 - 7,590,000 - 7,590,000 515,000
TOTAL BUSINESS-TYPE DEBTS 35,045,000 22,195,000 7,590,000 1,345,000 28,440,000 2,325,000
TOTAL INDEBTEDNESS 74,830,000$ 49,655,000$ 12,495,000$ 3,215,000$ 58,935,000$ 4,805,000$
101
STATISTICAL SECTION
(UNAUDITED)
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
STATISTICAL SECTION
(UNAUDITED)
102
This part of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report presents detailed information as a
context for understanding what the information in the financial statements, note disclosures and required supplementary
information says about the City's overall financial health.
Contents Pages
Financial Trends 103-112
These tables contain trend information to help the reader understand how the City's financial
performance and well-being have changed over time.
Revenue Capacity 113-117
These tables contain information to help the reader assess the City's most significant local
revenue source, property taxes, as well as water and sanitary sewer rates and gallons sold.
Debt Capacity 118-122
These tables present information to help the reader assess the affordability of the City's
current levels of outstanding debt and the City's ability to issue additional debt in the future.
Demographic and Economic Information 123-124
These tables offer demographic and economic indicators to help the reader understand the
environment within which the City's financial activities take place.
Operating Information 125-129
These tables contain service and infrastructure data to help the reader understand how the
information in the City's financial report relates to the services the City provides and the
activities it performs.
Sources: Unless otherwise noted, the information in these tables is derived from the comprehensive
financial reports for the relevant year.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
NET POSITION BY COMPONENT
LAST TEN YEARS
103
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Governmental Activities:
Net Investment in Capital Assets 39,647,112$ 34,784,806$ 29,694,288$ 24,771,065$ 15,396,520$
Restricted 12,475,169 10,249,092 8,171,161 8,596,759 10,121,648
Unrestricted 14,362,912 12,101,304 5,284,397 4,231,363 1,086,636
Total Governmental Activities Net Position 66,485,193$ 57,135,202$ 43,149,846$ 37,599,187$ 26,604,804$
Business-Type Activities:
Net Investment in Capital Assets 59,998,083$ 53,867,479$ 44,371,375$ 33,052,649$ 18,382,934$
Restricted - - - - -
Unrestricted 24,515,239 19,888,783 18,578,807 16,528,968 13,842,382
Total Business-Type Activities Net Position 84,513,322$ 73,756,262$ 62,950,182$ 49,581,617$ 32,225,316$
Primary Government:
Net Investment in Capital Assets 99,645,195$ 88,652,285$ 74,065,663$ 57,823,714$ 33,779,454$
Restricted 12,475,169 10,249,092 8,171,161 8,596,759 10,121,648
Unrestricted 38,878,151 31,990,087 23,863,204 20,760,331 14,929,018
Total Primary Government Net Position 150,998,515$ 130,891,464$ 106,100,028$ 87,180,804$ 58,830,120$
GASB 68 was implemented in 2015. Net position was restated for 2014 to reflect the reporting of net pension liability
and pension related deferred outflows of resources. Net position for years prior to 2014 was not restated.
GASB 75 was implemented in 2018. Net position was restated for 2017 to reflect the reporting of the OPEB liability
and OPEB related deferred inflows of resources. Net position for years prior to 2017 was not restated.
GASB 87 was implemented in 2022. Net position for years prior to 2022 was not restated.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
NET POSITION BY COMPONENT (Continued)
LAST TEN YEARS
104
Governmental Activities:
Net Investment in Capital Assets
Restricted
Unrestricted
Total Governmental Activities Net Position
Business-Type Activities:
Net Investment in Capital Assets
Restricted
Unrestricted
Total Business-Type Activities Net Position
Primary Government:
Net Investment in Capital Assets
Restricted
Unrestricted
Total Primary Government Net Position
2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
8,883,320$ 9,032,535$ 8,723,329$ 7,957,840$ 9,056,353$
5,057,169 4,704,133 3,446,142 1,106,200 1,225,849
4,818,383 4,136,292 3,942,646 5,405,920 4,593,463
18,758,872$ 17,872,960$ 16,112,117$ 14,469,960$ 14,875,665$
12,180,378$ 12,506,474$ 10,170,351$ 10,567,418$ 6,855,807$
2,695,734 1,473,164 1,876,119 2,387,312 2,612,569
9,151,417 6,400,375 3,577,285 1,100,422 1,846,681
24,027,529$ 20,380,013$ 15,623,755$ 14,055,152$ 11,315,057$
21,063,698$ 21,539,009$ 18,893,680$ 18,525,258$ 15,912,160$
7,752,903 6,177,297 5,322,261 3,493,512 3,838,418
13,969,800 10,536,667 7,519,931 6,506,342 6,440,144
42,786,401$ 38,252,973$ 31,735,872$ 28,525,112$ 26,190,722$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
CHANGES IN NET POSITION
LAST TEN YEARS
105
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Expenses
Governmental Activities:
General Government 1,055,405$ 1,052,188$ 1,008,916$ 1,181,219$ 1,266,269$
Public Safety 2,939,066 3,091,321 2,681,784 2,058,419 2,161,082
Public Works 4,831,584 3,735,767 4,012,661 3,728,247 2,192,092
Parks and Recreation 415,377 391,240 428,083 361,730 524,445
Economic Development Authority - 53,264 46,371 71,609 47,702
Debt Service 716,093 353,256 363,988 395,106 352,376
Total Governmental
Activities Expenses 9,957,525 8,677,036 8,541,803 7,796,330 6,543,966
Business-Type Activities:
Water 3,280,875 2,665,708 2,383,252 1,940,148 2,068,178
Sewer 2,071,858 1,563,008 1,481,586 1,082,997 846,032
Storm Sewer 952,799 830,044 753,177 469,765 315,967
Total Business-Type
Activities Expenses 6,305,532 5,058,760 4,618,015 3,492,910 3,230,177
Total Primary Government
Expenses 16,263,057$ 13,735,796$ 13,159,818$ 11,289,240$ 9,774,143$
Program Revenues
Governmental Activities:
Charges for Services:
General Government 409,126$ 485,785$ 421,792$ 553,870$ 379,378$
Public Safety 2,215,965 2,199,655 2,146,319 1,574,359 1,938,163
Public Works 58,414 104,817 243,060 126,721 -
Parks and Recreation 206,340 25 2,812 1,430 -
Economic Development Authority 24 57,539 87,778 99,690 78,573
Operating Grants and Contributions 391,306 279,690 1,039,823 795,483 248,915
Capital Grants and Contributions 4,783,094 8,981,866 4,823,628 11,076,353 4,970,565
Total Governmental Activities
Program Revenues 8,064,269 12,109,377 8,765,212 14,227,906 7,615,594
Business-Type Activities:
Charges for services:
Water 3,241,839 1,711,596 1,239,404 962,003 951,985
Sewer 1,499,393 549,567 432,583 306,041 252,614
Storm Sewer 543,589 512,624 369,689 380,645 322,700
Operating Grants and Contributions - 35,635 21,893 122,350 -
Capital Grants and Contributions 15,257,903 18,326,363 15,636,661 14,114,787 7,466,627
Total Business-Type Activities 20,542,724 21,135,785 17,700,230 15,885,826 8,993,926
Total Primary Government
Program Revenues 28,606,993$ 33,245,162$ 26,465,442$ 30,113,732$ 16,609,520$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
CHANGES IN NET POSITION (Continued)
LAST TEN YEARS
106
Expenses
Governmental Activities:
General Government
Public Safety
Public Works
Parks and Recreation
Economic Development Authority
Debt Service
Total Governmental
Activities Expenses
Business-Type Activities:
Water
Sewer
Storm Sewer
Total Business-Type
Activities Expenses
Total Primary Government
Expenses
Program Revenues
Governmental Activities:
Charges for Services:
General Government
Public Safety
Public Works
Parks and Recreation
Economic Development Authority
Operating Grants and Contributions
Capital Grants and Contributions
Total Governmental Activities
Program Revenues
Business-Type Activities:
Charges for services:
Water
Sewer
Storm Sewer
Operating Grants and Contributions
Capital Grants and Contributions
Total Business-Type Activities
Total Primary Government
Program Revenues
2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
1,503,251$ 1,358,370$ 1,134,132$ 1,072,888$ 1,103,337$
1,528,253 1,308,360 1,344,282 1,530,609 1,277,798
2,800,044 1,698,566 1,377,969 1,032,426 1,273,977
1,299,551 660,947 639,006 448,361 424,687
- - - - -
225,910 178,266 215,611 165,028 133,694
7,357,009 5,204,509 4,711,000 4,249,312 4,213,493
2,022,446 1,409,832 1,363,043 1,069,511 958,870
1,030,058 380,650 250,866 353,438 119,370
213,514 150,302 103,536 149,887 86,989
3,266,018 1,940,784 1,717,445 1,572,836 1,165,229
10,623,027$ 7,145,293$ 6,428,445$ 5,822,148$ 5,378,722$
206,856$ 51,009$ 42,706$ 45,161$ 32,778$
2,101,890 1,752,522 866,708 496,916 414,472
- - 3,615 - 2,647
- - 26,214 10,753 17,000
- - - - -
229,960 235,214 249,094 204,462 208,276
2,290,265 1,452,469 2,038,940 557,601 1,364,622
4,828,971 3,491,214 3,227,277 1,314,893 2,039,795
2,628,848 1,801,228 1,850,240 1,291,091 596,421
2,435,749 1,315,948 1,523,067 741,054 53,142
289,375 213,233 229,252 214,915 191,087
- - - - -
1,489,922 3,464,567 - 1,159,222 3,781,528
6,843,894 6,794,976 3,602,559 3,406,282 4,622,178
11,672,865$ 10,286,190$ 6,829,836$ 4,721,175$ 6,661,973$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
CHANGES IN NET POSITION (Continued)
LAST TEN YEARS
107
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Net (Expense) Revenue:
Governmental Activities (1,893,256)$ 3,432,341$ 223,409$ 6,431,576$ 1,071,628$
Business-Type Activities 14,237,192 16,077,025 13,082,215 12,392,916 5,763,749
Total Primary Government, net 12,343,936 19,509,366 13,305,624 18,824,492 6,835,377
General Revenues and Other
Changes in Net Position:
Governmental Activities:
General Property Taxes 7,565,922 5,294,950 4,960,342 4,181,914 3,610,106
Unrestricted Grants
and Contributions 703,388 4,639 4,337 4,956 6,868
Unrestricted Investment
Earnings (Losses)(380,657) (13,874) 348,766 331,010 115,583
Miscellaneous 23,384 - - - -
Gain (Loss) on Disposal of
Capital Assets 69,985 17,300 13,805 44,927 8,991
Transfers 3,261,225 5,250,000 - - 840
Total Governmental Activities 11,243,247 10,553,015 5,327,250 4,562,807 3,742,388
Business-Type Activities:
Unrestricted Grants
and Contributions 2,146 - - - 956
Unrestricted Investment
Earnings (Losses)(221,053) (20,945) 286,350 411,206 96,425
Extraordinary Item - - - 4,552,179 -
Transfers (3,261,225) (5,250,000) - - (840)
Total Business-Type Activities (3,480,132) (5,270,945) 286,350 4,963,385 96,541
Total Primary Government 7,763,115$ 5,282,070$ 5,613,600$ 9,526,192$ 3,838,929$
Change in Net Position:
Governmental Activities 9,349,991$ 13,985,356$ 5,550,659$ 10,994,383$ 4,814,016$
Business-Type Activities 10,757,060 10,806,080 13,368,565 17,356,301 5,860,290
Total Primary Government
Change in Net Position 20,107,051$ 24,791,436$ 18,919,224$ 28,350,684$ 10,674,306$
GASB 68 was implemented in 2015. Pension expense for years prior to 2015 was not restated.
GASB 75 was implemented in 2018. OPEB expense for years prior to 2018 was not restated.
GASB 87 was implemented in 2022. Lease revenue for years prior to 2022 was not restated.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
CHANGES IN NET POSITION (Continued)
LAST TEN YEARS
108
Net (Expense) Revenue:
Governmental Activities
Business-Type Activities
Total Primary Government, net
General Revenues and Other
Changes in Net Position:
Governmental Activities:
General Property Taxes
Unrestricted Grants
and Contributions
Unrestricted Investment
Earnings (Losses)
Miscellaneous
Gain (Loss) on Disposal of
Capital Assets
Transfers
Total Governmental Activities
Business-Type Activities:
Unrestricted Grants
and Contributions
Unrestricted Investment
Earnings (Losses)
Extraordinary Item
Transfers
Total Business-Type Activities
Total Primary Government
Change in Net Position:
Governmental Activities
Business-Type Activities
Total Primary Government
Change in Net Position
2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
(2,528,038)$ (1,713,295)$ (1,483,723)$ (2,934,419)$ (2,173,698)$
3,577,876 4,854,192 1,885,114 1,833,446 3,456,949
1,049,838 3,140,897 401,391 (1,100,973) 1,283,251
3,040,413 3,226,739 3,204,119 3,200,291 3,231,609
2,749 8,584 2,749 2,749 2,749
48,987 43,228 46,589 87,586 35,259
158,350 52,479 73,738 125,400 1,833
- - - - 8,979
- 143,105 220,842 (887,312) -
3,250,499 3,474,135 3,548,037 2,528,714 3,280,429
- 748 - - -
46,757 44,423 39,757 19,337 30,346
- - - - -
- (143,105) (220,842) 887,312 -
46,757 (97,934) (181,085) 906,649 30,346
3,297,256$ 3,376,201$ 3,366,952$ 3,435,363$ 3,310,775$
722,461$ 1,760,840$ 2,064,314$ (405,705)$ 1,106,731$
3,624,633 4,756,258 1,704,029 2,740,095 3,487,295
4,347,094$ 6,517,098$ 3,768,343$ 2,334,390$ 4,594,026$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
FUND BALANCES – GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
LAST TEN YEARS
109
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
General Fund:
Nonspendable -$ -$ 21,206$ 28,162$ 18,951$
Committed - - - - -
Unassigned 7,540,239 5,618,812 5,212,435 4,286,022 4,756,695
Total General Fund 7,540,239 5,618,812 5,233,641 4,314,184 4,775,646
All Other Governmental Funds:
Nonspendable - - - - 395
Restricted 9,933,623 17,458,949 5,814,832 5,973,451 6,133,168
Committed 14,120 7,673 7,314 24,070 11,003
Assigned 7,145,740 7,571,501 2,653,880 1,746,202 1,198,909
Unassigned (198,128) (246,004) (1,525,916) (757,968) (3,043,623)
Total all Other Governmental Funds 16,895,355 24,792,119 6,950,110 6,985,755 4,299,852
Total Governmental Funds 24,435,594$ 30,410,931$ 12,183,751$ 11,299,939$ 9,075,498$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
FUND BALANCES – GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS (Continued)
LAST TEN YEARS
110
General Fund:
Nonspendable
Committed
Unassigned
Total General Fund
All Other Governmental Funds:
Nonspendable
Restricted
Committed
Assigned
Unassigned
Total all Other Governmental Funds
Total Governmental Funds
2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
410,193$ 409,222$ 432,306$ 638,963$ 859,072$
200,000 200,000 - - -
3,499,133 3,279,815 2,754,976 2,542,038 2,318,310
4,109,326 3,889,037 3,187,282 3,181,001 3,177,382
675,000 - 3,908 - -
2,849,956 3,248,230 2,477,730 717,781 743,976
- - - - -
1,307,216 1,504,656 1,768,742 2,943,525 2,252,931
(681,681) (418,169) (431,755) (693,904) (885,360)
4,150,491 4,334,717 3,818,625 2,967,402 2,111,547
8,259,817$ 8,223,754$ 7,005,907$ 6,148,403$ 5,288,929$
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES – GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
LAST TEN YEARS
111
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Revenues:
General Property Taxes 7,562,013$ 5,303,553$ 4,947,133$ 4,182,327$ 3,610,508$
Licenses and Permits 1,646,539 1,485,658 1,425,695 1,055,038 1,317,648
Intergovernmental 1,121,633 722,128 1,023,193 2,819,961 247,178
Charges for Services 1,170,762 1,151,914 1,273,241 1,079,342 899,808
Fines and Forfeits 34,711 45,749 33,584 36,696 49,203
Special Assessments 570,486 862,766 474,099 649,487 1,398,155
Park Dedication Fees - 1,845,371 714,558 123,500 502,802
Investment Earnings (Losses)(419,853) (13,874) 348,766 331,010 115,583
Lease Interest 39,196 - - - -
Miscellaneous 150,426 177,000 183,711 201,494 129,455
Total Revenues 11,875,913 11,580,265 10,423,980 10,478,855 8,270,340
Expenditures:
Current:
General Government 1,017,210 1,056,983 1,005,254 1,136,908 1,208,145
Public Safety 2,701,216 3,003,677 2,641,770 1,948,269 1,644,159
Public Works 1,763,030 1,488,448 1,493,370 1,875,606 1,227,521
Parks And Recreation 282,789 258,690 310,066 265,260 241,761
Economic Development Authority - 53,264 46,371 71,609 47,702
Debt service:
Principal 1,870,000 3,641,000 1,790,000 1,615,000 1,175,000
Interest and Fiscal Charges 611,636 425,797 420,299 454,814 230,822
Capital Outlay 14,912,731 4,915,641 1,846,843 4,354,643 4,552,089
Total Expenditures 23,158,612 14,843,500 9,553,973 11,722,109 10,327,199
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues
Over Expenditures (11,282,699) (3,263,235) 870,007 (1,243,254) (2,056,859)
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Issuance of Debt 4,905,000 6,126,989 - 2,860,000 1,866,000
Premium on Issuance of Debt 326,200 (876,989) - 168,168 -
(Discount) on Issuance of Debt - 15,675,000 - - -
Proceeds from Sale of Capital Assets 76,162 548,115 13,805 44,927 8,991
Transfers In 252,074 - 1,900,244 1,181,173 56,209
Transfers Out (252,074) 17,300 (1,900,244) (786,573) (173,190)
Total Other Financing
Sources (Uses)5,307,362 21,490,415 13,805 3,467,695 1,758,010
Net Change in Fund Balance (5,975,337)$ 18,227,180$ 883,812$ 2,224,441$ (298,849)$
Debt Service as a Percentage of
Noncapital Expenditures 28.3%40.9%26.8%26.1%24.2%
Debt Service as a Percentage of
Total Expenditures 10.7%27.4%23.1%17.7%13.6%
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES – GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS (Continued)
LAST TEN YEARS
112
Revenues:
General Property Taxes
Licenses and Permits
Intergovernmental
Charges for Services
Fines and Forfeits
Special Assessments
Park Dedication Fees
Investment Earnings (Losses)
Lease Interest
Miscellaneous
Total Revenues
Expenditures:
Current:
General Government
Public Safety
Public Works
Parks And Recreation
Economic Development Authority
Debt service:
Principal
Interest and Fiscal Charges
Capital Outlay
Total Expenditures
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues
Over Expenditures
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Issuance of Debt
Premium on Issuance of Debt
(Discount) on Issuance of Debt
Proceeds from Sale of Capital Assets
Transfers In
Transfers Out
Total Other Financing
Sources (Uses)
Net Change in Fund Balance
Debt Service as a Percentage of
Noncapital Expenditures
Debt Service as a Percentage of
Total Expenditures
2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
3,042,074$ 3,231,674$ 3,222,216$ 3,203,111$ 3,231,609$
2,046,462 1,713,918 828,494 451,953 374,974
1,023,864 282,874 296,902 413,968 1,704,178
137,920 38,608 35,796 30,192 6,113
41,418 49,505 48,739 48,647 52,110
455,493 897,323 1,316,239 115,424 180,023
265,783 171,708 138,158 274,257 -
48,987 43,228 46,415 87,467 35,127
- - - - -
265,133 77,491 99,055 165,319 57,260
7,327,134 6,506,329 6,032,014 4,790,338 5,641,394
1,502,904 1,358,306 1,094,723 1,046,906 1,527,732
1,470,726 1,262,040 1,203,765 1,198,546 1,174,145
1,185,828 893,644 686,401 585,071 614,270
603,292 500,689 457,749 368,276 301,404
- - - - -
910,000 826,219 667,342 585,000 3,348,000
463,570 242,392 226,611 157,649 179,018
5,860,917 3,126,782 2,729,512 2,881,437 1,784,914
11,997,237 8,210,072 7,066,103 6,822,885 8,929,483
(4,670,103) (1,703,743) (1,034,089) (2,032,547) (3,288,089)
4,565,000 2,690,000 1,620,000 2,850,000 1,604,797
166,068 102,877 32,137 31,520 -
(26,302) (14,392) (11,386) - -
1,400 - 30,000 - -
- 143,105 220,842 10,501 -
- - - - -
4,706,166 2,921,590 1,891,593 2,892,021 1,604,797
36,063$ 1,217,847$ 857,504$ 859,474$ (1,683,292)$
22.4%21.0%20.6%18.8%49.4%
11.4%13.0%12.7%10.9%39.5%
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
TAX CAPACITY AND ESTIMATED ACTUAL VALUE OF TAXABLE PROPERTY
LAST TEN YEARS
113
Total % of Tax
Taxable Total Adjusted City Capacity to
Payable Market Real Personal Tax Tax Urban Tax Total Estimated
Year Value Property Property Capacity Capacity (1)Rate Market Value
2013 1,028,011,400 11,392,876 237,584 11,630,460 11,384,320 29.259 1.13%
2014 1,046,031,000 11,504,611 238,764 11,743,375 11,393,889 27.761 1.12%
2015 1,184,578,800 12,938,515 243,104 13,181,619 13,072,105 23.798 1.11%
2016 1,224,463,300 13,386,725 266,218 13,652,943 13,441,204 23.121 1.12%
2017 1,316,618,700 14,520,320 292,938 14,813,258 14,631,062 20.018 1.13%
2018 1,452,554,500 16,054,044 326,744 16,380,788 15,359,350 22.442 1.13%
2019 1,648,277,500 18,184,317 345,172 18,529,489 18,249,623 22.927 1.12%
2020 1,901,067,300 20,907,484 345,800 21,253,284 20,021,726 23.476 1.12%
2021 2,009,618,900 21,975,125 374,464 22,349,589 21,116,953 23.638 1.11%
2022 2,231,230,900 24,469,045 287,646 24,756,691 23,487,099 30.546 1.11%
(1) Tax Capacity adjusted for captured tax increment, fiscal disparities, and transmission lines.
Tax Capacity
Valuations are determined as of January 1 of year preceding tax collection year.The County determines a property's tax capacity by
multiplying a property's estimated market value times the property's class rate which is determined by its use.The total City tax levy
divided by the total City tax capacity determines a percentage,the City tax rate,that is applied to each parcel's tax capacity to
determine the tax amount.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING PROPERTY TAX RATES
LAST TEN YEARS
114
Operating Debt Total Special
Fiscal Tax Service Tax Washington Taxing
Year Rate Tax Rate Rate County Districts
2013 23.555 5.704 29.259 22.017 -37.104 31.548 0.779 -5.306 4.857 88.460 108.074
2014 23.472 4.289 27.761 23.150 -39.770 30.243 0.761 -5.066 4.641 86.556 107.481
2015 20.121 3.677 23.798 21.120 -35.860 27.691 0.692 -4.769 4.183 77.484 96.301
2016 18.184 4.937 23.121 19.849 -35.569 27.860 0.075 -5.111 4.568 75.473 96.229
2017 14.083 5.934 20.017 20.390 -34.093 27.852 0.839 -5.275 4.345 73.443 91.582
2018 16.107 (1)6.335 22.442 19.349 -32.161 29.709 0.819 -5.021 3.072 75.391 92.405
2019 16.258 (1)6.670 22.927 18.442 -31.894 29.305 0.808 -5.263 3.994 75.476 93.383
2020 16.777 (1)6.700 23.477 15.321 -29.926 28.610 0.766 -4.850 3.738 71.911 90.600
2021 17.178 (1)6.460 23.638 17.277 -29.554 27.244 0.742 -4.835 3.593 72.494 88.864
2022 20.505 (1)10.041 30.546 19.502 -32.173 27.526 0.718 -4.437 3.483 81.775 98.165
Source: Washington County Taxation Division
The City's direct property tax rate is determined by dividing the amount of tax levied by the City Council by the City's total tax capacity.
Overlapping rates are those of local and county governments that apply to property owners within the City of Lake Elmo. Not all
overlapping rates apply to all City of Lake Elmo property owners. Although the property tax rates apply to all city property owners,
some city properties lie within the geographical boundaries of different school and watershed districts.
(1) Excludes Library Levy component effective 1/1/2018 due to going back to Washington County
Range of Total
Direct and Overlapping
Tax Rates
City Direct Rate
Range of Tax
Rates for ISD's
622, 832 & 834
Range of Tax
Rates for
Watershed Districts
Overlapping Rates
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
PRINCIPAL PROPERTY TAXPAYERS
CURRENT YEAR AND NINE YEARS AGO
115
Percentage Percentage
of Total of Total
Taxable City Tax Taxable City Tax
Tax Capacity Tax Capacity
Taxpayer Capacity Rank Value Capacity Rank Value
Dakota Upreit LP 279,546$ 1 1.13%-$ -
Bremer Financial Services Inc 257,388 2 1.04%197,474 3 1.70%
MLL High Pointe LLC 198,362 3 0.80%- -
Xcel Energy 175,822 4 0.71%204,686 2 1.76%
Eagle Point Medical Building LLC 172,324 5 0.70%- -
Arbor Glen Senior Living LLC 143,258 6 0.58%- -
MHC Cimarron LLC 141,288 7 0.57%134,090 4 1.15%
Boulder Ponds Senior Living LLC 138,506 8 0.56%- -
Auto-Owners Life Insurance Co.113,510 9 0.46%- -
HOA Hotels LLC 107,784 10 0.44%89,880 7 0.77%
IRET Properties - - 205,342 1 1.77%
United Land LLC - - 121,976 5 1.05%
Tartan Park LLC - - 100,643 6 0.87%
Danate Proper Inv I LLC - - 76,762 8 0.66%
Eagle Point II LLC - - 71,064 9 0.61%
Davis Estates LTD - - 64,912 10 0.56%
Total 1,727,788$ 6.98%1,266,829$ 10.33%
Source: Washington County Taxation Division
2022 2013
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
PROPERTY TAX LEVIES AND COLLECTIONS
LAST TEN YEARS
116
Taxes Levied Net Tax Levy Collections in Outstanding Delinquent Taxes
Fiscal for the for the Percentage Subsequent Percentage Delinquent as a Percentage of
Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year (1)Amount of Net Levy Years Amount of Net Levy Taxes Total Net Tax Levy
2013 3,163,359$ 3,160,524$ 3,133,764$ 99.15%26,760$ 3,160,524$ 100.00%-$ 0.00%
2014 3,163,359 3,160,285 3,128,695 99.00%31,590 3,160,285 100.00%- 0.00%
2015 3,113,017 3,133,137 3,112,989 99.36%19,874 3,132,863 99.99%274 0.01%
2016 3,112,204 3,112,204 3,068,116 98.58%42,044 3,110,160 99.93%2,044 0.07%
2017 2,950,426 2,950,426 2,935,173 99.48%12,485 2,947,658 99.91%2,768 0.09%
2018 3,596,601 3,592,491 3,574,859 99.51%13,239 3,588,098 99.88%4,393 0.12%
2019 4,179,840 4,175,590 4,149,059 99.36%19,244 4,168,303 99.83%7,287 0.17%
2020 4,949,823 4,945,184 4,864,708 98.37%43,075 4,907,782 99.24%37,402 0.76%
2021 5,263,268 5,258,656 5,205,793 98.99%50,910 5,256,703 99.96%1,953 0.04%
2022 7,468,748 7,463,868 7,372,100 98.77%61,909 7,434,009 99.60%29,860 0.40%
(1) Tax Levy adjusted for powerline and market value credits and AG program credits prior to 2016
Fiscal Year of the Levy
Collected within the
Total Collections to Date
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
WATER AND SANITARY SEWER CHARGES BY CUSTOMER
LAST TEN YEARS
117
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Water (in millions of gallons):
Residential 351,923 323,632 203,453 173.925 96.882 93.513 98.044 84.007 98.573 120.676
Commercial service 46,427 50,822 157,170 87.935 22.189 16.603 29.379 21.653 12.156 8.253
Total gallons 398,350 374,454 360,623 261.860 119.071 110.116 127.423 105.660 110.729 128.929
Total direct rate per 1,000 gallons:
Residential (2)2.18 2.14 2.12 2.12 2.06 2.00 2.14 2.14 2.14 2.14
Commercial service (2)3.39 3.33 3.30 3.30 3.20 3.11 3.11 3.11 3.11 3.11
Sanitary Sewer (in millions of gallons):
Residential (1)96,361 75,550 46,170 41.003 32.409 38.340 6.812 3.794 - -
Commercial service 20,432 16,021 11,779 12.943 12.267 6.807 9.125 8.179 6.532 6.149
Total gallons 116,793 91,571 57,949 53.946 44.676 45.147 15.937 11.973 6.532 6.149
Total direct rate per 1,000 gallons 4.80 4.70 4.65 4.60 4.55 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50
(1) City did not have any residential sanitary sewer customers in 2014 and prior
(2) City uses tiers, rate represents first tier, up to 15,000 gallons rate
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
RATIOS OF OUTSTANDING DEBT BY TYPE
LAST TEN YEARS
118
Business-Type
Activities
G.O.G.O.G.O. Capital Other Total G.O. Utility Percentage
Fiscal Improvement Equipment Improvement Notes and Governmental Revenue Total Primary of Personal Per
Year Bonds Certificates Plan Bonds Bonds Activities Bonds Government Income Capita
2013 4,436,967$ 102,000$ 1,941,135$ -$ 6,480,102$ 12,476,920$ 18,957,022$ 4.5%2,349
2014 6,919,568 52,000 1,808,024 - 8,779,592 15,530,642 24,310,234 6.8%3,013
2015 8,095,288 - 1,687,803 21,219 9,804,310 12,622,484 22,426,794 6.0%2,779
2016 10,210,038 - 1,537,530 - 11,747,568 18,990,395 30,737,963 8.2%3,809
2017 14,151,671 - 1,382,249 - 15,533,920 22,866,787 38,400,707 8.8%3,990
2018 13,185,126 940,000 1,226,928 926,000 16,278,054 21,680,126 37,958,180 7.6%3,608
2019 14,697,425 940,000 1,065,000 926,000 17,628,425 21,520,145 39,148,570 6.5%3,525
2020 13,159,432 850,000 900,000 881,000 15,790,432 20,105,366 35,895,798 5.5%3,232
2021 26,839,553 755,000 730,000 - 28,324,553 22,841,659 51,166,212 6.0%4,043
2022 30,395,678 655,000 555,000 - 31,605,678 29,470,720 61,076,398 6.3%4,826
Details regarding the City's outstanding debt can be found in the notes to the financial statements.
See the Demographic and Economic Statistics schedule for personal income and population data.
Governmental Activities
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
RATIOS OF NET GENERAL BONDED DEBT
LAST TEN YEARS
119
Percentage
G.O.G.O.G.O. Capital G.O. Utility Less: Amounts Net General of Actual
Fiscal Improvement Equipment Improvement Revenue Available in Debt Bonded Debt Taxable Value Per
Year Bonds Certificates Plan Bonds Bonds Total*Service Funds Outstanding of Property Capita (Net)
2013 4,436,967$ 102,000$ 1,941,135$ 12,476,920$ 18,957,022$ (729,753)$ 18,227,269$ 1.77%2,259
2014 6,919,568 52,000 1,808,024 15,530,642 24,310,234 (691,700) 23,618,534 2.26%2,927
2015 8,095,288 - 1,687,803 12,622,484 22,405,575 (2,477,730) 19,927,845 1.68%2,470
2016 10,210,038 - 1,537,530 18,990,395 30,737,963 (3,215,590) 27,522,373 2.25%3,411
2017 14,151,671 - 1,382,249 22,866,787 38,400,707 (3,524,956) 34,875,751 2.65%3,623
2018 13,185,126 940,000 1,226,928 21,680,126 37,032,180 (4,461,692) 32,570,488 2.24%3,096
2019 14,697,425 940,000 1,065,000 21,520,145 38,222,570 (4,716,520) 33,506,050 2.03%3,017
2020 13,159,432 850,000 900,000 20,105,366 35,014,798 (4,530,993) 30,483,805 1.60%2,745
2021 26,839,553 755,000 730,000 22,841,659 51,166,212 (3,893,266) 47,272,946 2.35%3,736
2022 30,395,678 655,000 555,000 29,470,720 61,076,398 (4,535,578) 56,540,820 2.53%4,468
General Bonded Debt Outstanding
Details regarding the City's outstanding debt can be found in the notes to the financial statements.
See Table 5 for taxable market value
See Table 15 for population data
* Net of crossover debt
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES DEBT
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022
120
Estimated
Estimated Share of
Debt Percentage Overlapping
Outstanding Applicable*Debt
Overlapping Debt:
Independent School District # 622 418,170,000$ (1)40%167,672,933$
Independent School District # 832 45,165,000 (1)89%40,160,054
Independent School District # 834 81,265,000 (1)18%15,008,001
Washington County 108,685,000 (1)6%6,125,299
Metropolitan Council 1,717,186,171 (1)7%119,564,916
Total Overlapping Debt 348,531,203
City Direct Debt 31,605,678$ 100%31,605,678
Total Direct and Overlapping Debt 380,136,881$
Sources: Taxable value data used to estimate applicable percentages provided by Washington County.
Debt outstanding data provided by each governmental unit.
*For debt repaid with property taxes,the percentage of overlapping debt applicable is estimated using taxable assessed
property values.Applicable percentages were estimated by determining the portion of another governmental unit's taxable
assessed value that is within the City's boundaries and dividing it by each unit's total taxable assessed value.
Overlapping governments are those that coincide,at least in part,with the geographic boundaries of the City.This schedule
estimates the portion of the outstanding debt of those overlapping governments that is borne by the residents and businesses
of the City.This process recognizes that,when considering the City's ability to issue and repay long-term debt,the entire
debt burden borne by the residents and businesses should be taken into account.However,this does not imply that every
taxpayer is a resident, and therefore responsible for repaying the debt, of each overlapping government.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
LEGAL DEBT MARGIN INFORMATION
LAST TEN YEARS
121
Market Value 2,231,230,900$
Applicable Percentage 3%
Debt Limit 66,936,927
Debt Applicable to Limit:
Total Bonded Debt 61,076,398
Less:
Special Assessment Bonds (30,395,678)
Utility Revenue Bonds (29,470,720)
Amount set aside for Repayment of G.O. Debt (230,703)
979,297
Legal Debt Margin 65,957,630$
Net Debt
Net Debt Legal Amount of Debt Applicable
Fiscal Debt Applicable to Debt Applicable to to Limit
Year Population Limit Limit Margin Debt Limit Per Capita
2013 8,069 32,470,203$ 1,894,510$ 30,575,693$ 5.83%$235
2014 8,069 35,537,364 1,757,421 33,779,943 4.95%218
2015 8,069 36,733,899 1,572,289 35,161,610 4.28%195
2016 8,069 38,035,233 2,102,343 35,932,890 5.53%261
2017 9,625 38,556,774 1,846,657 36,710,117 4.79%192
2018 10,521 43,576,635 2,018,280 41,558,355 4.63%192
2019 11,105 49,448,325 1,839,548 47,608,777 3.72%166
2020 11,105 57,032,019 850,000 56,182,019 1.49%77
2021 12,655 60,288,567 1,485,000 58,803,567 2.46%117
2022 12,655 66,936,927 979,297 65,957,630 1.46%77
Legal Debt Margin Calculation for Fiscal Years 2013 Through 2022
Legal Debt Margin Calculation for Fiscal Year 2022
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
PLEDGED REVENUE COVERAGE
LAST TEN YEARS
122
Net
Payable Gross Operating Available
Year Revenue (1)Expenses (2)Revenue Principal Interest Coverage
2013 3,501,321$ 504,648$ 2,996,673$ 165,000$ 300,789$ 643%
2014 2,266,397 678,394 1,588,003 365,000 424,080 201%
2015 3,642,316 627,977 3,014,339 4,165,000 456,782 65%
2016 3,407,097 757,862 2,649,235 615,000 380,969 266%
2017 6,651,513 1,505,420 5,146,093 705,000 513,768 422%
2018 5,767,128 1,279,347 4,487,781 625,000 312,660 479%
2019 4,190,240 1,175,282 3,014,958 1,360,000 509,863 161%
2020 6,243,582 1,553,371 4,690,211 1,380,000 504,661 249%
2021 9,147,164 1,680,527 7,466,637 3,825,000 514,210 172%
2022 6,911,305 2,086,151 4,825,154 1,345,000 468,989 266%
(1) Gross revenue includes investment earnings, infrastructure charges and special assessments.
(2) Operating expenses do not include interest, depreciation, or amortization expense.
(3) Details regarding the City's outstanding debt can be found in the notes to the financial statements.
G.O. Utility Revenue Bonds
Debt Service (3)
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
DEMOGRAPHIC AND ECONOMIC STATISTICS
LAST TEN YEARS
123
Personal Per
Income (4)Capita State City
Fiscal (thousands Personal Unemployment Unemployment
Year Population (1)of dollars)Income (2)Rate (3)Rate (3)
2013 8,069 420,879$ 52,160$ 4.6%4.0%
2014 8,069 357,723 44,333 3.8%3.7%
2015 8,069 371,602 46,053 3.2%2.9%
2016 8,069 374,345 46,393 3.8%3.3%
2017 9,625 438,563 45,565 3.3%3.3%
2018 10,521 497,896 47,324 2.8%2.7%
2019 11,105 601,991 54,209 3.5%2.8%
2020 11,105 652,352 58,744 4.9%4.0%
2021 12,655 851,277 67,268 2.6%2.2%
2022 12,655 971,056 76,733 3.4%2.9%
Sources:
(1) Metropolitan Council; 2021 most recent
(2) United States Census Bureau
(3) Estimate based on County unemployment rate provided by Minnesota Department of
Employment and Economic Development
(4) The estimated personal income for the City of Lake Elmo is calculated by taking the per capita
income and multiplying it by the City's population.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
PRINCIPAL EMPLOYERS
CURRENT YEAR AND NINE YEARS AGO
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Percentage of Percentage of
Total City Total City
Employer Employees Rank Employment(1)Employees Rank Employment(1)
3M Company (Maplewood)11,000 1 47.3%9,500 1 48.7%
Andersen Corp (Bayport)4,500 2 19.3%1,850 2 9.5%
ISD No. 622 ( North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale)1,830 3 7.9% -
Woodwinds Health (Woodbury)1,500 4 6.4%1,070 4 5.5%
ISD 834 (Stillwater)1,162 5 5.0%1,037 5 5.3%
HealthEast Care/St. John's Hospital (Maplewood)973 6 4.2% -
Washington County (Stillwater)940 7 4.0%1,138 3 5.8%
Presbyterian Homes/Boutwells (Oak Park Heights)500 8 2.1% -
Ecowater Systems, Inc. (Woodbury)440 9 1.9%440 7 2.3%
Bremer Bank Operations Ctr (Lake Elmo)425 10 1.8%400 8 2.1%
MN Correctional Facility ( Oak Park Hts) - - - 725 6 3.7%
Imation Corp (Oakdale) - - - 380 9 1.9%
SunAmerica Financial Group (Woodbury) - - - 310 10 1.6%
(1)City staff estimate
2022 2013
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEES BY FUNCTION/PROGRAM
LAST TEN YEARS
125
Source: City’s Adopted Budgets
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
General Government:
Administration 1.93 1.93 1.98 2.70 2.70
Finance 0.82 0.82 0.72 1.05 1.05
Planning and Zoning 2.75 1.95 1.95 2.10 2.10
Total General Government 5.50 4.70 4.65 5.85 5.85
Public Safety:
Fire 2.32 1.42 1.42 3.80 3.80
Building Inspections 5.21 4.91 4.91 4.20 4.20
Total Public Safety 7.53 6.33 6.33 8.00 8.00
Public Works:
EngineeringStreets and Roadways 5.64 6.47 4.80 4.80 4.80
Parks and Recreation:
Parks 1.18 1.01 2.25 2.20 2.20
Communications 0.42 0.42 0.42 0.50 0.50
Total Governmental Activities 20.27 18.93 18.45 21.35 21.35
Business-type Activities:
Water Utility 3.76 2.98 2.75 2.50 2.50
Sewer Utility 1.59 1.05 1.40 1.15 1.15
Storm Sewer Utility 0.89 0.54 0.90 0.80 0.80
Total Business-Type Activities 6.23 4.57 5.05 4.45 4.45
Total 26.50 23.50 23.50 25.80 25.80
Full-Time-Equivalent Employees as of December 31,
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEES BY FUNCTION/PROGRAM (Continued)
LAST TEN YEARS
126
General Government:
Administration
Finance
Planning and Zoning
Total General Government
Public Safety:
Fire
Building Inspections
Total Public Safety
Public Works:
EngineeringStreets and Roadways
Parks and Recreation:
Parks
Communications
Total Governmental Activities
Business-type Activities:
Water Utility
Sewer Utility
Storm Sewer Utility
Total Business-Type Activities
Total
2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
2.45 2.45 3.20 3.55 3.55
1.20 1.20 0.80 1.25 1.25
2.21 2.21 2.75 2.70 2.95
5.86 5.86 6.75 7.50 7.75
3.80 3.80 1.50 1.55 2.05
4.21 4.21 3.15 1.55 1.30
8.01 8.01 4.65 3.10 3.35
4.55 4.55 3.90 3.20 3.21
3.00 3.00 1.85 3.30 2.74
- - 0.70 0.35 0.40
21.42 21.42 17.85 17.45 17.45
2.00 2.00 2.45 2.60 2.10
1.66 1.66 1.30 0.70 0.70
0.80 - - - -
4.46 3.66 3.75 3.30 2.80
25.88 25.08 21.60 20.75 20.25
Full-Time-Equivalent Employees as of December 31,
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
OPERATING INDICATORS BY FUNCTION/PROGRAM
LAST TEN YEARS
127
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Planning and Zoning:
Conditional use permits 7 1 1 6 6
Interim use permits - - - - -
Minor subdivisions - 2 - 1 1
Plats / planned unit developments 5 7 5 13 13
Rezonings 2 8 1 4 4
Site plans - - 3 - -
Variances 10 6 5 6 6
Fire:
Total emergency responses 790 568 546 461 461
EMS responses 493 355 317 317 317
Fire responses 297 213 229 144 144
Building Inspections:
Residential permit valuations (thousands of dollars)69,557$ 100,189$ 98,294$ 113,913$ 113,913$
Commercial permit valuations (thousands of dollars)25,189$ 12,548$ 11,761$ 3,217$ 3,217$
New residential units (1)200 297 309 245 245
New commercial units 6 5 11 - -
Water Utility:
Number of customers 4,769 4,229 3,559 2,317 2,317
Average quarterly consumption (2)100 89 76 56 56
(millions of gallons)
Sanitary Sewer Utility:
Number of customers 3,415 2,971 2,363 1,253 1,253
Average quarterly flow (3)29 19 18 11 11
(millions of gallons)
Sources: Various City Department's annual financial report statistics
(1) Excludes fire/demolition rebuilds
(2) Residential and Commercial
(3) Billed and measured based on water usage; new developer homes built in 2015 but not yet sold/occupied so no impact to flows
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
OPERATING INDICATORS BY FUNCTION/PROGRAM (Continued)
LAST TEN YEARS
128
Planning and Zoning:
Conditional use permits
Interim use permits
Minor subdivisions
Plats / planned unit developments
Rezonings
Site plans
Variances
Fire:
Total emergency responses
EMS responses
Fire responses
Building Inspections:
Residential permit valuations (thousands of dollars)
Commercial permit valuations (thousands of dollars)
New residential units (1)
New commercial units
Water Utility:
Number of customers
Average quarterly consumption (2)
(millions of gallons)
Sanitary Sewer Utility:
Number of customers
Average quarterly flow (3)
(millions of gallons)
2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
5 3 2 4 2
2 2 1 1 1
1 2 2 - 2
10 11 9 17 1
5 3 2 11 2
1 1 - - 2
6 4 2 2 5
456 430 429 358 448
313 268 274 237 280
143 162 32 21 28
86,710$ 119,301$ 50,401$ 23,032$ 19,979$
1,185$ 2,003$ 1,952$ 7,309$ 966$
299 240 140 41 32
1 1 1 3 -
1,727 1,538 1,234 1,073 1,051
28 18 18 19 21
712 321 96 45 29
12 14 74 77 77
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
CAPITAL ASSET STATISTICS BY FUNCTION/PROGRAM
LAST TEN YEARS
129
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Fire:
Stations 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Public Works:
Bituminous streets (miles)97 94.80 92 112 112 103 103 65 65 63
Gravel streets (miles)0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 1 2 2 2 2 2
Storm sewer (miles)52.5 50 48 33 33 30 30 25 25 25
Parks & Recreation:
Acres of parkland 517 517 427 427 427 420 420 420 420 420
Number of parks 24 24 24 24 24 17 17 17 17 17
Water Utility:
Water towers 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2
Miles of watermain 81.6 75 73 58 58 50 50 43 40 39
Number of fire hydrants 812 735 707 559 559 415 415 378 351 293
Sanitary Sewer Utility:
Miles of sanitary sewer 36.1 33 32 29 29 8 8 4 3 3
Lift Stations 8 6 7 5 5 4 4 4 4 3
Sources: Various City Department's annual financial report statistics
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ON INTERNAL
CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ON COMPLIANCE
AND OTHER MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota
We have audited, in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the
standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States, the financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, and the aggregate remaining
fund information of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, (the City) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022, and the
related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the City of Lake Elmo’s basic financial statements and
have issued our report thereon dated June 6, 2023.
Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered the City of Lake Elmo's internal control over
financial reporting (internal control) as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the
purpose of expressing our opinions on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the City’s internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s
internal control.
A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in
the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, misstatements on a timely basis. A
material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control such that there is a reasonable possibility
that a material misstatement of the entity’s financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely
basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a
material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.
Our consideration of internal control over financial reporting was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of
this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material weaknesses or significant
deficiencies and therefore, material weaknesses or significant deficiencies may exist that were not identified. Given these
limitations, during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses.
We identified certain deficiencies in internal control, described in the accompanying Schedule of Findings and Responses as
item 2022-001 that we consider to be a significant deficiency.
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Report on Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the City's financial statements are free from material misstatement,
we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements,
noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the financial statements. However, providing an opinion
on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our audit, and accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
The results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under
Government Auditing Standards.
Minnesota Legal Compliance
In connection with our audit, nothing came to our attention that caused us to believe that the City of Lake Elmo failed to comply
with the provisions of the contracting-bid laws, depositories of public funds and investments, conflicts of interest, public
indebtedness, claims and disbursements, and miscellaneous provisions sections of the Minnesota Legal Compliance Audit
Guide for Cities, promulgated by the State Auditor pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 6.65, insofar as they relate to accounting matters.
However, our audit was not directed primarily toward obtaining knowledge of such noncompliance. Accordingly, had we
performed additional procedures, other matters may have come to our attention regarding the City’s noncompliance with the
above referenced provisions, insofar as they relate to accounting matters.
City’s Response to Findings
Government Auditing Standards require the auditor to perform limited procedures on the City of Lake Elmo’s response to the
findings identified in our engagement and described in the accompanying Schedule of Findings and Responses and Corrective
Action Plans. The City’s response was not subjected to the other auditing procedures applied in the audit of the financial
statements and, accordingly, we express no opinion on the response.
Purpose of this Report
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and compliance and the results of
that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control or on compliance. This report is
an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the City’s internal
control and compliance. Accordingly, this communication is not suitable for any other purpose.
SCHLENNER WENNER & CO.
St. Cloud, Minnesota
June 6, 2023
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND RESPONSES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT FINDINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS
Finding 2022-001 Limited Segregation of Duties
Condition: Throughout the year, the same employee was often responsible for preparing and reviewing bank
reconciliations, as well as recording and approving adjusting journal entries.
Criteria: Internal control that supports the City’s ability to initiate, record, process and report financial data
consistent with the assertions of management in the financial statements requires adequate
segregation of accounting duties. In other words, no one person may have control over two or more
of these responsibilities.
Cause: Limited number of staff members in the finance department, as well as a vacancy in the Finance
Director role.
Effect: The existence of limited segregation of duties could adversely affect the City’s ability to initiate,
record, process and report financial data consistent with the assertions of management in the
financial statements.
Recommendation: We recommend the City review and evaluate current procedures for the purpose of implementing
additional oversight and segregation of duties to the extent that is determined to be feasible.
Views of Responsible
Officials And Planned
Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the recommendation. See corresponding Corrective Action Plan.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLANS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT FINDINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS
Finding 2022-001 Limited Segregation of Duties
1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding
There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2. Actions Planned in Response to Finding
The City will review and evaluate current processes, procedures, and employee roles within the Finance Department.
To the extent possible, the City will implement additional controls to mitigate the lack of segregation of duties.
3. Official Responsible
Kristina Handt, City Administrator, is the official responsible for ensuring corrective action.
4. Planned Completion Date
December 31, 2023.
5. Plan to Monitor Completion
The City Council will be monitoring this Corrective Action Plan.