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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 Annual Comprehensive Financial ReportCITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2012 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS REFERENCE PAGE INTRODUCTORY SECTION Elected and Appointed Officials i FINANCIAL SECTION Independent Auditor's Report 1 Management's Discussion and Analysis 3 Basic Financial Statements Government -wide Financial Statements Statement of Net Position FORM A-1 15 Statement of Activities FORM A-2 16 Fund Financial Statements Balance Sheet - Governmental Funds FORM B-1 20 Reconciliation of Net Position in the Government -wide Financial Statements and Fund Balances in the Fund Basis Financial Statements FORM B-2 23 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances - Governmental Funds FORM B-3 24 Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds to the Statement of Activities FORM B-4 27 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances - Budget and Actual - General Fund FORM B-5 28 Combining Statement of Net Position - Proprietary Funds FORM C-1 30 Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position - Proprietary Funds FORM C-2 34 Combining Statement of Cash Flows - Proprietary Funds FORM C-3 36 Statement of Fiduciary Net Position - Fiduciary Funds FORM D-1 37 Notes to Financial Statements 41 Required Supplemental Information Schedule of Funding Progress - Other Post Employment Benefits FORM E-1 79 Combining Nonmajor Fund Statements and Schedules Combining Balance Sheet - Nonmajor Governmental Funds FORM F-1 82 Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances - Nonmajor Governmental Funds FORM F-2 83 Combining Balance Sheet - Nonmajor Special Revenue Funds FORM G-1 84 Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances - Nonmajor Special Revenue Funds FORM G-2 85 Combining Balance Sheet - Nonmajor Capital Projects Funds FORM H-1 86 Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances - Nonmajor Capital Projects Funds FORM H-2 88 Combining Statement of Net Position - Internal Service Funds FORM 1-1 90 Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Fund Net Position - Internal Service Funds FORM I-2 91 Combining Statement of Cash Flows - Internal Service Funds FORM 1-3 92 Statements of Revenues, Expenditures and Change in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual - General Fund FORM J-1 94 Combining Balance Sheet - Debt Service Funds FORM K-1 98 Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances - Debt Service Funds FORM K-2 100 Combining Schedule of Changes in Assets and Liabilities - Agency Funds FORM L-1 102 OTHER REPORT SECTION Independent Auditor's Report on Minnesota Legal Compliance 105 This Page Left Blank Intentionally. CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA INTRODUCTORY SECTION DECEMBER 31, 2012 This Page'Leff Blank Intentionally CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS December 31, 2012 POSITION NAME TERM EXPIRES ELECTED OFFICIALS City Council: Mayor Dean Johnston December 31, 2012 Council Member Brett Emmons December 31, 2012 Council Member Nicole Park December 31, 2014 Council Member Mike Pearson December 31, 2014 Council Member Anne Smith December 31, 2012 APPOINTED OFFICIALS City Administrator Dean Zuleger Continuous Finance Director Cathy Bendel Continuous This Page Left Blank Intentionally CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA FINANCIAL SECTION DECEMBER 31, 2012 This Page_ Left Blank Intentionally ZIA MITH•SCHAFER & A S S O C I A T E S, L T D. Members of American Institute of CPA's. Certified Public Accountants and Consultants Private companies Practice Section, Minnesota Society of CPA's INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying 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, as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the City's basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents. Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes 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. Auditor's Responsibility Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purposes of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting principles used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinions. Opinions In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above 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, 2012, and the respective changes in financial position and, where applicable, cash flows thereof and the budgetary comparison for the General Fund for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Maplewood Office • 2035 E County Road D • Suite A • Maplewood MN 55109 • PH (651) 770-8414 • FAX (651) 770-5175 Rochester Office • 220 South Broadway • Suite 102 • Rochester. MN 55904 • (PH (507) 288-3277 • FAX (507) 288-4571 Red Wing Office • 519 Bush Street • Red Wing, MN 55066 • PH (651) 388-2858 • FAX (651) 388-6414 Edina Office • 6800 France Avenue South • Suite 178 • Edina, MN 55435 • PH (952) 920-1455 • FAX (952) 920-6603 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota Page 2 Other Matters Required Supplementary Information Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the Management's Discussion and Analysis on pages 3 through 13 and the Schedule of Funding Progress - Other Post - Employment Benefits on page 73 be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information, 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 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. Other Information Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that collectively comprise the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota financial statements. The introductory section and combining and individual nonmajor fund financial statements listed in the Table of Contents 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 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 are fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole. The introductory section 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. Maplewood, Minnesota June 28, 2013 2 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS As management of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, we offer readers of the City's financial statements this narrative overview and analysis of the financial activities of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012. New Accounting Pronouncement. The City implemented GASB 63, Financial Reporting of Deferred Outflows of Resources, Deferred Inflows of Resources and Net Position in fiscal year 2012. This standard provides guidance for reporting deferred outflows of resources, deferred inflows of resources and net position in a statement of financial position and related disclosures. The reader will notice a change in terminology from "net assets" to "net position". FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS • The assets of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota exceeded its liabilities at the close of the most recent fiscal year by $21,840,460 (net position). Of this amount, $2,310,132 (unrestricted net position) may be used to meet the City's ongoing obligations to citizens and creditors in accordance with the City's fund designations and fiscal policies. • The City's total net position increased by $194,070. The increase is attributed to both business -type and governmental activities. • As of the close of the current fiscal year, the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's governmental funds reported combined ending fund balances of $6,972,221, an increase of $58,835 from the prior year. • At the end of the current fiscal year, unassigned fund balance for the general fund was $2,414,692, or 88.1 % of total general fund expenditures. The nonspendable portion of the general fund balance as of December 31, 2012 ($1,024,433) related to the interfund loan to the Village Project fund and prepaid expenses. • The City's total noncurrent liabilities increased by $4,550,014 or 36% during the current fiscal year. The increase was primarily related to this issuance of the 2012A G.O. water revenue crossover refunding bonds and the 2012B G.O. improvement bonds. The City continues to carry the 2005A water revenue bonds until the point they are refunded with the proceeds of the issuance of the 2012A G.O. water revenue crossover refunding bonds. OVERVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS This discussion and analysis are intended to serve as an introduction to the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's basic financial statements. The City's basic financial statements are comprised of the following three components: 1) government -wide financial statements, providing information for the City as a whole, 2) fund financial statements, providing detailed information for the City's significant funds, and 3) notes to the financial statements, providing additional information that is essential to understanding the government -wide and fund statements. This report also contains other supplementary information in addition to the basic financial statements themselves. Government -wide financial statements. The government -wide financial statements are designed to provide readers with a broad overview of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's finances, in a manner similar to a private -sector business. 3 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The statement of net position presents information on all of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's assets and liabilities, with the difference between the two reported as net position. Over time, increases or decreases in net position may serve as a useful indicator of whether the financial position of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota is improving or deteriorating. The statement of activities presents information showing how the City's net position changed during the most recent fiscal year. All changes in net position are reported as soon as the underlying event giving rise to the change occurs, regardless of the timing of the related cash flows. Thus, revenues and expenses are reported in this statement for some items that will only result in cash flows in future fiscal periods (e.g. uncollected taxes and earned but unused vacation leave). Both of the government -wide financial statements distinguish functions of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota that are principally supported by taxes and intergovernmental revenues (governmental activities) from other functions that are intended to recover all or a significant portion of their costs through user fees and charges (business -type activities). The governmental activities of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota include general government, public safety, public works, and culture and recreation. The business -type activities of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota include the water, sewer and storm sewer funds. The government -wide financial statements can be found on pages 15-17 of this report Fund financial statements. A fund is a grouping of related accounts that is used to maintain control over resources that have been segregated for specific activities or objectives. The City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, like other state and local governments, uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance -related legal requirements. All of the funds of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota can be divided into three categories: governmental funds, proprietary funds and fiduciary funds. Governmental funds. Governmental funds are used to account for essentially the same functions reported as governmental activities in the government -wide financial statements. However, unlike the government -wide financial statements, governmental fund financial statements focus on near - term inflows and outflows of spendable resources, as well as on balances of spendable resources available at the end of the fiscal year. Such information may be useful in evaluating a government's near -term financial requirements. Because the focus of governmental funds is narrower than that of the government -wide financial statements, it is useful to compare the information presented for governmental funds with similar information presented for governmental activities in the government -wide financial statements. By doing so, readers may better understand the long-term impact of the government's near -term financing decisions. Both the governmental fund balance sheet and the governmental fund statement of revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balances provide a reconciliation to facilitate this comparison between governmental funds and governmental activities. The City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota maintains twenty-one individual governmental funds, eight of which are debt service funds. Information is presented separately in the governmental fund balance sheet and in the governmental fund statement of revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balances for the general fund, the debt service fund, the village project fund and the 2012 street improvements fund, all of which are considered to be major funds. Data from the other governmental funds are combined into a single, aggregated presentation. Individual fund data for 4 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS each of these nonmajor governmental funds is provided in the form of combining statements or schedules elsewhere in this report. The City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota adopts an annual budget for its general fund. Budgetary comparison statements have been provided for this fund (pages 28 and 94 to 97) to demonstrate compliance with the budget. The basic governmental fund financial statements can be found on pages 20-27 of this report. Proprietary funds. The City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota maintains two different types of proprietary funds. Enterprise funds are used to report the same functions presented as business -type activities in the government -wide financial statements. The City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota uses enterprise funds to account for its water, sewer and storm sewer operations. Internal service funds are an accounting device used to accumulate and allocate costs internally among the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's various functions. The City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota uses internal service funds to account for certain capital acquisition activities. Because all of these services predominantly benefit governmental rather than business -type functions, they have been included within governmental activities in the government -wide financial statements. Proprietary funds provide the same type of information as the government -wide financial statements, only in more detail. The proprietary fund financial statements provide separate information for the water, sewer and storm sewer funds, all of which are considered to be major funds of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota. The proprietary fund financial statements can be found on pages 30-36 of this report. Fiduciary funds. Fiduciary funds are used to account for resources held for the benefit of parties outside the City. Fiduciary funds are not reflected in the government -wide financial statements because the resources of those funds are not available to support the City's own programs. The accounting use for fiduciary funds is much like that used for proprietary funds. The basic fiduciary fund financial statement can be found on page 37 of this report. Notes to the financial statements. The notes provide additional information that is essential to a full understanding of the data provided in the government -wide and fund financial statements. The notes to the financial statements can be found on pages 41-75 of this report. Other Information. The combining statements referred to earlier in connection with non -major governmental funds and internal service funds can be found on pages 82-102 of this report. GOVERNMENT -WIDE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS As noted earlier, net position may serve over time as a useful indicator of a government's financial position. In the case of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, assets exceeded liabilities by $21,840,460 at the close of the most recent fiscal year. 5 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The largest portion of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's net position, $15,571,217 (71 %) reflects its investment in capital assets (e.g. land, buildings and improvements, and machinery and equipment), less any related debt used to acquire those assets that is still outstanding. The City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota uses these capital assets to provide services to citizens; consequently, these assets are not available for future spending. Although the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's investment in capital assets is reported net of related debt, it should be noted that the resources needed to repay this debt must be provided from other sources, since the capital assets themselves cannot be used to liquidate these liabilities. City of Lake Elmo Minnesota's Net Position Current and other assets Capital assets Total assets Long-term liabilities outstanding Other liabilities Total liabilities Net position: Net investment in capital assets Restricted Unrestricted Total net position Governmental Business -Type Activities Activities Total $ 8,276,848 $ 5,861,208 $ 14,138, 056 14, 656,197 10, 870, 749 25, 526, 946 22, 933, 045 16, 731, 957 39, 665, 002 8,411,173 8,714,727 17,125,900 614,789 83,853 698,642 9,025,962 8,798,580 17, 824, 542 8,782,840 6,788,377 15, 571, 217 3,959,111 3,959,111 1,165,132 1,145, 000 2,310,132 $ 13, 907, 083 $ 7,933,377 $ 21, 840,460 An additional portion of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's net position (18 percent) represents resources that are subject to external restrictions on how they may be used. The remaining balance of unrestricted net position ($2,310,132) may be used to meet the government's ongoing obligations to citizens and creditors. At the end of the current fiscal year, the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota is able to report positive balances in all categories of net position for the City as a whole. 6 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS Governmental activities. Governmental activities account for 64% of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's net position. The total increase in net position for governmental activities was $132,815, accounting for 68% of the total increase in the net position of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Key elements of this increase include: • Charges for services increased by $131,701 from the prior year. • Property tax revenue increased by $389,302 from the prior year. Business -type activities. Business -type activities increased the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's net position by $61,255 accounting for 32% of the total increase in the net position of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota. This increase is due primarily to an increase in charges for services and capital grants received in the enterprise funds. City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's Change in Net Position Revenues: Program revenues: Charges for services Operating grants and contributions Capital grants and contributions General revenues: Property taxes Other Total revenues Expenses: General government Public safety Public works Culture and recreation Interest on long-term debt Water Sewer Storm sewer Total expenses Change in net position Net position - beginning of year Net position - end of year Governmental Business -Type Activities Activities Total $ 440,630 $ 936,125 $ 1,376,755 160,060 160,060 160,444 115,127 275,571 3,183,078 3,183,078 154,304 10,282 164,586 4,098,516 1,061,534 5,160,050 1,093,204 1,093,204 1,302,857 1,302,857 891,169 891,169 362,432 3621432 316,039 316,039 872,786 872,786 53,903 53,903 73,590 73,590 3,965,701 1,000,279 4,965,980 132,815 61,255 194,070 13,774,268 7,872,122 21,646,390 $ 13,907,083 $ 7,933,377 $ 21,840,460 ri CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS Below are specific graphs that provide comparisons of the governmental activities direct program revenues with their expenditures. Any shortfalls in direct revenues are primarily supported by property tax levy or general state aid. Expenses and Program Revenues - Governmental Activities $1,500,000 $1,250,000 $1,000,000 $750,000 $500,000 $250,000 $0 end �e Ge°eta� 9° 90i Jb"09 P Revenues by Source - Governmental Activities Operating grants and contributions 4% Capital grants and contributions 4% Charges for services 11% �°tKs eaC�°� a 11 G �e Other _4% it CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The following graphs related the business -type activity's program revenues with its expenditures. Since this activity requires significant physical assets to operate, any excess revenues are held for planned capital expenditures to keep pace with growing demand for services. Expenses and Program Revenues - Business -Type Activities $1,000,000 $750,000 $500,000 $250,000 $0 ■Program revenues. ■Expenses '14ake< 5a�at Sa�a� y�o� Revenues by Source - Governmental Activities Other Capital grants contribution 11% 88% Dr CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS Financial Analysis of the Government's Funds As noted earlier, the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance -related legal requirements. Governmental funds. The focus of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's governmental funds is to provide information on near -term inflows, outflows, and balances of spendable resources. Such information is useful in assessing the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's financing requirements. In particular, unassigned fund balance may serve as a useful measure of a government's net resources available for spending at the end of the fiscal year. As of the end of the current fiscal year, the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's governmental funds reported combined ending fund balances of $6,972,221, an increase of $58,835 in comparison with the prior year. Approximately 17 percent of this total fund balance, or $1,165,505, constitutes assigned and unassigned fund balance, which is available for spending at the government's discretion. The remainder of the fund balance ($5,806,716) is restricted and nonspendable to indicate that it is not available for new spending because it has already been restricted by creditors, grantors or regulations of other governments or has been expensed for prepaid items, or is unavailable because the funds have been loaned to another fund. The general fund is the chief operating fund of City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota. At the end of the current fiscal year, unassigned fund balance of the general fund was $2,414,692. As a measure of the general fund's liquidity, it may be useful to compare the unassigned fund balance to total fund expenditures. Unassigned fund balance represents 88% of total general fund expenditures. The general fund's total fund balance increased by $525,205 during the current fiscal year due primarily to increases in property taxes and building permits and improved collections of delinquent property taxes. The debt service fund decreased its fund balance by $33,943 due primarily to debt service expenditures in excess of property taxes, special assessments and intergovernmental revenues allocated to this fund. The Village Project fund decreased its fund balance by $52,710 as a result of investment interest owed to other funds related to the fund balance deficit in this fund. The 2012 street improvements fund decreased its fund balance by $95,726 due primarily to capital outlay expenditures related to the 2012 street improvement project in excess of debt proceeds and prior to the collection of special assessments for these improvements. The special revenue funds decreased their overall fund balances by $72,568 due primarily to capital outlay expenditures in the library fund related to the purchase of the library building in excess of property taxes allocated to that fund. The capital projects funds, other than the village project and 2012 street improvements funds described previously, decreased their collective fund balance by $211,423 due primarily to capital outlay expenditures in excess of special assessments and investment earnings allocated to the funds. Proprietary funds. The City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's proprietary funds provide the same type of information found in the government -wide financial statements, but in more detail. 10 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS Unrestricted net position for water operations, sewer operations and storm sewer operations at the end of the year amounted to $667,175, $81,867 and $395,958, respectively. The water fund decreased its net position by $59,670 for the year ended December 31, 2012 while the sewer and storm sewer increased their net position by $22,648 and $98,277, respectively. Other factors concerning the finances of these three funds have already been addressed in the discussion of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's business -type activities. General Fund Budgetary Highlights The City's General Fund budget was not amended during the year. The budget called for no change in General Fund balance. The actual net change to the General Fund balance was an increase of $525,205. Revenues exceeded budget by $366,392 for the year ended December 31, 2012 due primarily to better than anticipated collection of property taxes and an increase in licenses and permits revenue over expectations. Total expenditures exceeded budget by $16,187 for the year. Two departments had expenditures in excess of budget: general government expenditures exceeded budget by $56,119 and public safety expenditures exceeded budget by $28,396. These over expenditures were primarily related to increased personnel and professional services expenses. Additionally, the City had budgeted for $175,000 of transfers out that were not required to be made. Capital Asset and Debt Administration Capital assets. The City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's investment in capital assets for its governmental and business -type activities as of December 31, 2012, amounted to $25,526,946 (net of accumulated depreciation). This investment in capital assets includes land, buildings and improvements, and machinery and equipment. Total capital assets increased by $547,456, or 22%, for the year ended December 31, 2012, due primarily to construction in progress on various capital projects within the City. City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's Capital Assets Land Construction in progress Buildings Improvements other than buildings Machinery and equipment Infrastructure Total (net of depreciation) Governmental Business -Type Activities Activities Total $ 3,453,979 $ 54,675 $ 3,508,654 2,290, 314 569,738 2,860,052 2,925,354 2,925,354 493,529 493,529 785,684 127,433 913,117 4,707,337 10,118,903 14,826,240 $ 14,656,197 $ 10, 870, 749 $ 25, 526, 946 Additional information on the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's capital assets can be found in Note 3D beginning on page 56 of this report. Long-term debt. At the end of the current fiscal year, the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota had $16,905,000 in bonds and certificates outstanding. The entire $16,905,000 outstanding comprises debt backed by the full faith and credit of the government. 11 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's Outstanding Debt General Obligation Bonds and Certificates Governmental Business -Type Activities Activities Total General obligation bonds $ 8,120,000 $ 8,635,000 $ 16,755,000 General obligation certificates 150,000 150,000 Total $ 8,270,000 $ 8,635,000 $ 16,905,000 The City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's total bonds and certificates payable increased by $4,454,000 during the current fiscal year. The increase was due primarily to the issuance of the City's 2012A general obligation water revenue crossover refunding bonds and 2012B general obligation improvement bonds. The City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota maintains an Aa2 bond rating from Moody's for general obligation debt. State statutes limit the amount of general obligation debt a Minnesota City may issue to 3% of its market value of taxable property. Net debt is payable solely from ad valorem taxes. The City is currently well within this limit. Economic Factors and Next Year's Budgets and Rates • The City's taxable market value decreased 8.5 percent from 2011 to 2012, and increased 1.2 percent from 2012 to 2013. • Total property taxes levied for 2013 increased 1.6% percent over property taxes levied for 2012. This is primarily due to an increase in the debt service component of the levy. • Plans are underway for extensive development in the following three areas: o The 1-94 Corridor where a mixed use development featuring commercial/retail business as well as residential (2012-2017). o The Old Village re -development project of commercial and residential expansion (2013-2018). o The Highway 36 Corridor residential expansion due to the completion of the new federally funded bridge linking Minnesota and Wisconsin (targeted completion in 2017). o Provision of sanitary sewer service to the Old Village/Downtown area o Improvements to the City's water distribution system including the Keats trunk water main and development of Well No. 4. Requests for Information This financial report is designed to provide a general overview of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's finances for all those with an interest in the City's finances. Questions concerning any of the information provided in this report or requests for additional information should be addressed to City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, 3800 Laverne Avenue North, Lake Elmo, Minnesota, 55042. 12 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2012 This Page Leff Blank Intentionally CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA STATEMENT OF NET POSITION December 31, 2012 ASSETS Cash and investments Cash with fiscal agent Receivables Due from other governmental units Prepaid expenses Unamortized deferred charges Capital assets: Nondepreciable Depreciable, net Total Assets LIABILITIES Accounts payable Accrued expenses Accrued interest Escrow deposits Due to other governmental units Unearned revenue Noncurrent liabilities: Due within one year Due in more than one year Total Liabilities NET POSITION Net investment in capital assets Restricted Debt service Street improvement City facilities Unrestricted Total Net Position FORM A-1 Governmental Business -Type Activities Activities Total $ 4,532,496 $ 1,097,692 $ 5,630,188 2,855,141 4,017,679 6,872,820 392,281 560,932 953,213 275,000 275,000 19,035 19,035 202,895 184,905 387,800 5,744,293 624,413 6,368,706 8,911,904 10,246,336 19,158,240 22,933,045 16,731,957 39,665,002 388,539 29,610 418,149 40,766 2,816 43,582 93,620 48,576 142,196 75,000 75,000 164 2,851 3,015 16,700 16,700 3,374,241 168,381 3,542,622 5,036,932 8,546,346 13,583,278 9,025,962 8,798,580 17,824,542 8,782,840 6,788,377 15,571,217 3,500,799 3,500,799 183,229 183,229 275,083 275,083 1,165,132 1,145,000 2,310,132 $ 13,907,083 $ 7,933,377 $ 21,840,460 See Notes to Financial Statements 15 Functions/Programs Governmental activities: General government Public safety Public works Culture and recreation Interest on long-term debt Total governmental activities Business -Type activities: Water Sewer Storm sewer Total business -type activities Total CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 Expenses $ 1,093,204 1,302,857 891,169 362,432 316,039 Program Revenues Operating Capital Charges for Grants and Grants and $ 48,476 379,557 3,256 9,341 $ 38,823 103,166 18,071 160,444 3,965,701 440,630 160,060 160,444 872,786 53,903 73,590 1,000,279 $ 4,965,980 699,159 65,737 -A AAA 104,652 10,475 $ 1,376,755 $ 160,060 $ 275,571 General revenues: General property taxes Interest earnings Miscellaneous Total general revenues Change in net position Net position - beginning Net position - ending See Notes to Financial Statements 16 Net (Expense) Revenue and Changes in Net Position Governmental Business -Type Activities Activities $ (1,044,728) (884,477) (624,303) (335,020) (316,039) (3,204,567) FORM A-2 Total $ (1,044,728) (884,477) (624,303) (335,020) (316,039) (3,204,567) $ (68,975) (68,975) 22,309 22,309 97,639 97,639 50,973 50,973 (3,204,567) 50,973 (3,153,594) 3,183,078 3,183,078 111,705 10,282 121,987 42,599 42,599 3,337,382 10,282 3,347,664 132,815 61,255 194,070 13,774,268 7,872,122 21,646,390 $ 13,907,083 $ 7,933,377 $ 21,840,460 17 This Page Left Blank Intentionally CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2012 ASSETS Cash and investments Cash with fiscal agent Receivables (Net of allowance for uncollectibles) Accounts Delinquent taxes Special assessments Accrued interest Due from other funds Advances to other funds Due from other governmental units Prepaid expenses TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE LIABILITIES Accounts payable Escrow deposits payable Accrued liabilities Due to other governments Due to other funds Advances from other funds Deferred revenue Total liabilities FUND BALANCE Nonspendable Restricted Assigned Unassigned Total Fund Balance TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA BALANCE SHEET GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS December 31, 2012 2012 Street General Fund Debt Service Village Project Improvements $ 2,126, 829 $ 659,158 $ 2,855,141 16,500 64,105 186,992 24,338 604,124 1,005,398 411202 275,000 19,035 $ 3,901,531 $ 3,976,291 $ $ 340,671 $ 13,500 $ 40,766 164 $ $ $ 5,632 252,710 100,744 1,005,398 80,805 461,992 462,406 475,492 1,258,108 106,376 1,024,433 3,500,799 2,414,692 (1,258,108) (106,376) 3,439,125 3,500,799 (1,258,108) (106,376) $ 3,901,531 $ 3,976,291 $ $ See Notes to Financial Statements 20 FORM B-1 Other Governmental Funds Total $ 1,703,439 $ 4,489,426 2,855,141 16,500 64,105 59,144 246,136 24,338 112,576 716,700 1,005,398 316,202 19,035 $ 1,875,159 $ 9,752,981 $ 28,736 $ 388,539 75,000 75,000 40,766 164 315,498 668,952 1,005,398 59,144 601,941 478,378 2,780,760 1,024,433 458,312 3,959,111 1,244,900 1,244,900 (306,431) 743,777 1,396,781 6,972,221 $ 1,875,159 $ 9,752,981 21 This Page Left Blank Intentionally FORM B-2 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA RECONCILIATION OF NET POSITION IN THE GOVERNMENT -WIDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FUND BALANCES IN THE FUND BASIS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 2012 Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of net assets are different because: Total governmental fund balances (pages 20-21) $ 6,972,221 Capital assets used in governmental activities are not financial resources and, therefore, are not reported in the funds: Governmental funds - capital assets $ 18,754,088 Accumulated depreciation (4,297,875) 14,456,213 Other long-term assets are not available to pay for current -period expenditures and, therefore, are deferred in the funds: Delinquent property taxes $ 64,105 Deferred special assessments 246,136 Due from other governmental units 275,000 585,241 Long-term liabilities are not due and payable in the current period and therefore are not reported in the funds: Bonds payable $ (8,270,000) Compensated absences (60,675) Post employment benefit obligation (66,505) Accrued interest (93,620) Unamortized premium (13,993) Unamortized discount and bond issuance costs 202,895 (8,301,898) Internal service funds are used by management to charge the cost of services to individual funds. The assets and liabilities are included in the governmental statement of net position. 195,306 Net position of governmental activities (page 15) $ 13,907,083 See Notes to Financial Statements 23 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 REVENUES Taxes Licenses and permits Intergovernmental Charges for services Fines and forfeitures Special assessments Investment earnings Miscellaneous revenue TOTAL REVENUES EXPENDITURES Current General government Public safety Public works Culture and recreation Capital Outlay Public safety Public works Culture and recreation Debt Service Principal Interest and other charges Bond issuance costs TOTAL EXPENDITURES Excess (deficiency) of revenues over (under) expenditures OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Issuance of debt Net change in fund balances FUND BALANCES (DEFICIT), Beginning FUND BALANCES (DEFICIT), Ending 2012 Street General Fund Debt Service Village Project Improvements $ 2,549,986 $ 411,669 $ $ 330,819 162,029 75,225 5,726 58,385 97,552 90,983 14,864 (6,999) 69,450 3,267,378 599,310 (6,999) 1,034, 712 1,109, 937 446,541 150,983 5,711 918,898 406,000 227,253 40,000 41,828 2,742,173 633,253 45,711 960,726 525,205 (33,943) (52,710) (960,726) 865,000 525,205 (33,943) (52,710) (95,726) 2,913,920 3,534,742 (1,205,398) (10,650) $ 3,439,125 $ 3,500,799 $ (1,258,108) $ (106,376) See Notes to Financial Statements 24 FORM B-3 Other Governmental Funds Total $ 260,078 $ 3,221,733 330,819 237,254 5,726 58,385 38,598 136.150 12,889 111,737 18,112 87,562 329,677 4,189,366 1,034,712 1,109,937 446,541 109,421 260,404 35,661 35,661 193,329 1,117,938 275,257 275,257 406,000 267,253 41,828 613,668 4,995,531 (283,991) (806,165) 865,000 (283,991) 58,835 1,680,772 6,913,386 $ 1,396,781 $ 6,972,221 25 This Page Leff Blank Intentionally FORM B-4 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA RECONCILIATION OF THE STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES OF GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS TO THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of activities are different because: Net change in fund balances - total governmental funds (pages 24-25) $ 58,835 Governmental funds report capital outlay as expenditures. However, in the statement of activities the cost of those assets is allocated over their estimated useful lives and reported as depreciation expense: Capital outlay $ 1,3870725 Depreciation expense (611,245) 776,480 Revenues in the statement of activities that do not provide current financial resources are not reported as revenues in the funds: Deferred revenue, end of year $ 585,241 Deferred revenue, beginning of year (674,827) (89, 586) 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 governmental funds: Compensated absences, end of year $ (60,675) Compensated absences, beginning of year 41,731 Post employment benefit obligation, end of year (66,505) Post employment benefit obligation, beginning of year 43,561 (41, 888) Bond, contract and loan proceeds provide current financial resources to governmental funds, but issuing debt increase long-term liabilities in the statement of net position. Repayment of long-term debt is an expenditure in the governmental funds, but the repayment reduces long-term liabilities in the statement of net position: Principal retirement on long-term debt $ 406,000 Issuance of long-term debt (865,000) Change in accrued interest, bond premium, bond discount and bond issuance costs 8,003 (450, 997) Internal service funds are used by management to charge the costs of capital equipment replacement to individual funds. The net revenue of certain activities of internal service funds is reported with govermental activities in the government -wide financial statements (120,029) Change in net position of governmental activities (page 17) $ 132,815 See Notes to Financial Statements 27 FORM B-5 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA GENERAL FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE - BUDGET AND ACTUAL For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 Variance with 2012 Final Budget - Budgeted Amounts Actual Positive Original Final Amounts (Negative) REVENUES Taxes $ 2,490,403 $ 2,490,403 $ 2,549,986 $ 59,583 Licenses and permits 181,100 181,100 330,819 149,719 Intergovernmental 133,249 133,249 162,029 28,780 Charges for services 8,850 8,850 5,726 (3,124) Fines and forfeits 53,000 53,000 58,385 5,385 Investment earnings 20,000 20,000 90,983 70,983 Miscellaneous Revenue 14,384 14,384 69,450 55,066 TOTAL REVENUES 2,900,986 2,900,986 3,267,378 366,392 EXPENDITURES Current General government Public safety Public works Culture and recreation TOTAL EXPENDITURES Excess (deficiency) of revenues over (under) expenditures OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Transfers to other funds Net change in fund balance FUND BALANCE, beginning FUND BALANCE, ending 978,593 978,593 1,034,712 (56,119) 1,081,541 1,081,541 1,109,937 (28,396) 482,749 482,749 446,541 36,208 183,103 183,103 150,983 32,120 2,725,986 2,725,986 2,742,173 (16,187) 175,000 175,000 525,205 350,205 (175, 000) (175, 000) 175,000 525,205 525,205 2,913,920 2,913,920 2,913,920 $ 2,913,920 $ 2,913,920 $ 3,439,125 $ 525,205 See Notes to Financial Statements 28 This Page Left Blank Intentionally CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA PROPRIETARY FUNDS Combining Statement of Net Position December 31, 2012 ASSETS Current Assets Cash and investments Cash with fiscal agent Receivables Accounts Special assessments Due from other funds Total Current Assets Noncurrent Assets Property and Equipment Land Machinery and equipment Infrastructure Construction in progress Total Property and Equipment Less: Accumulated depreciation Net Property and Equipment Unamortized deferred charges Total Noncurrent Assets TOTAL ASSETS Water Sewer Storm Sewer $ 925,250 $ 52,989 $ 119,453 4,017,679 219,560 26,324 44,335 11,543 668 5,207,492 90,856 225,222 33,948 23,915 402,538 54,675 282,860 11, 745, 589 346,607 595,833 486,843 12,514 70,381 12, 569, 967 359,121 666,214 2,482,547 186,669 55,337 10, 0871420 184,905 1721452 610,877 10, 272, 325 172,452 610, 877 $ 15,479,817 $ 263,308 $ 1,013,415 See Notes to Financial Statements 30 Total $ 1,097,692 4,017,679 4711106 89,826 24,583 FORM C-1 Internal Service Funds $ 43,070 5,700, 886 43,070 54,675 282,860 12,688,029 569,738 13, 595, 302 598,435 598,435 2,724,553 398,451 10, 870, 749 199,984 184,905 11,055,654 199,984 $ 16, 756, 540 $ 243,054 31 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA PROPRIETARY FUNDS Combining Statement of Net Position (Continued) December 31, 2012 LIABILITIES AND NET POSITION Current Liabilities Accounts payable Accrued salaries payable Accrued interest payable Due to other funds Due to other governments Current portion of compensated absences Current portion of bonds payable Total Current Liabilities Long-term Liabilities Other postemployment benefits payable Compensated absences payable Unamortized premium on bonds Bonds payable Total Long-term Liabilities Total Liabilities Net Position Net investment in capital assets Unrestricted Total Net Position TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET POSITION Water Sewer Storm Sewer $ 23,821 $ 31916 $ 1,873 1,407 611 798 48,576 24,583 2,851 1,907 11026 448 165, 000 268,145 5,553 3,119 7,377 11852 2,769 2,946 1,584 692 59,126 8,470,000 8,539,449 3,436 3,461 8,807,594 8,989 6,580 6,005,048 172,452 610,877 667,175 81,867 395,958 6,672,223 254,319 1,006,835 $ 151479,817 $ 263,308 $ 1,013,415 See Notes to Financial Statements 32 Internal Total Service Funds $ 29,610 2,816 481576 24,583 2,851 3,381 165,000 47,748 276,817 47,748 11,998 5,222 59,126 8,470,000 8,546,346 8,823,163 47,748 6,788,377 199,984 1,145,000 (4,678) 7,933,377 195,306 $ 16, 756, 540 $ 243,054 33 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA PROPRIETARY FUNDS Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 Water Sewer Storm Sewer Operating Revenues $ 634,607 $ 54,710 $ 147,162 Operating Expenses Personnel services 841755 25,316 34,862 Supplies 37,903 21 3,236 Professional services 70,164 2,052 18,839 Repairs and maintenance 111768 194 1,465 Insurance 6,162 Utilities 111,800 171581 Depreciation 323,055 8,739 15,188 Total Operating Expenses 645,607 53,903 73,590 Operating Income (Loss) (11,000) 807 73,572 Other Revenue (Expense) Investment earnings 91305 339 638 Rents 46,001 Special assessments 18,551 11,027 24,067 Amortization of deferred charges (6,050) Interest expense (221,129) Total Other Revenue (Expense) (153,322) 11,366 24,705 Income (Loss) Before Contributions (164,322) 12,173 98,277 Capital contributions 104,652 10,475 Net Income (Loss) (59,670) 22,648 98,277 Net Position, Beginning of Year 6,731,893 231,671 908,558 Net Position, End of Year $ 6,672,223 $ 254,319 $ 1,006,835 See Notes to Financial Statements 34 Total $ 836,479 144,933 41,160 91,055 13,427 6,162 129,381 346,982 773,100 63,379 10,282 46,001 53,645 (6,050) (221,129) (117,251) (53,872) 115,127 61,255 7,872,122 FORM C-2 Internal Service Funds 69,663 50,334 119,997 (119,997) (32) (32) (120,029) (120,029) 315,335 $ 7,933,377 $ 195,306 35 FORM C-3 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA PROPRIETARY FUNDS Combining Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 Internal Service Water Sewer Storm Sewer Total Funds Cash Flows from Operating Activities Cash received from customers $ 645,578 $ 57,782 $ 207,711 $ 911,071 $ Cash payments to suppliers (241,762) (17,934) (26,314) (286,010) (77,444) Cash payments to employees (83,980) (23,248) (34,220) (141,448) Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities 319,836 16,600 147,177 483,613 (77,444) Cash Flows From Investing Activities Interest earnings received 9,305 339 638 10,282 (32) Cash Flows from Noncapital Financing Activities Rents received 46,001 46,001 (increase) decrease in due from other funds (668) (23,915) (24,583) 13,676 Increase (decrease) in due to other funds 24,583 24,583 34,072 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Noncapital Financing Activities 69,916 (23,915) 46,001 47,748 Cash Flows from Capital and Related Financing Activities Acquisition of capital assets (117,712) (12,514) (31,831) (162,057) (6,236) Connection fees received 104,652 10,475 115,127 Special assessments 18,551 11,027 24,067 53,645 Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 4,035,000 4,035,000 (Increase) in unamortized bond charges (72,934) (72,934) Increase in unamortized bond premiums 53,363 53,363 Principal paid on long-term debt (40,000) (40,000) Interest paid on long-term debt (189,706) (189,706) Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Capital and Related Financing Activities 3,791,214 8,988 (7,764) 3,792,438 (6,236) Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, January 1 Cash and Cash Equivalents, December 31 4,190,271 25,927 116,136 4,332,334 (35,964) 752,658 27,062 3,317 783.037 79,034 $ 4,942,929 $ 52,989 $ 119,453 $ 5,115,371 $ 43,070 RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES Operating income (loss) $ (11,000) $ 807 $ 73,572 $ 63,379 $ (119,997) Adjustments to reconcile operating income to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation 323,055 8,739 15,188 346,982 50,334 (Increase) decrease in: Accounts receivable (4,908) 14,099 59,351 68,542 Special assessments 15,879 (11,027) 1,198 6,050 Increase (decrease) in: Accounts payable (1,843) 1,914 (2,238) (2,167) (7,781) Accrued salaries payable 133 323 445 901 Due to other governments (2,122) (536) (2,658) Other postemployment benefits payable 2,563 639 961 4,163 Compensated absences payable (1,921) 1,106 (764) (1,579) Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities $ 319,836 $ 16,600 $ 147,177 $ 483,613 $ (77,444) Noncash Capital and Related Financing Activities Amortization of deferred charges $ 6,050 $ $ $ 6,050 $ Amortization of bond premiums 1,345 1,345 See Notes to Financial Statements 36 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA STATEMENT OF FIDUCIARY NET POSITION ASSETS Cash and investments Accounts receivable TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES Accounts payable Deposits payable TOTAL LIABILITIES FIDUCIARY FUNDS December 31, 2012 FORM D-1 Agency Funds $ 4271455 128 $ 427,583 $ 8,000 419,583 $ 4271583 See Notes to Financial Statements 37 This Page Left Blank Intentionally CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 2012 This Page Left; Blank Intentionally CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The financial statements of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota (the City) have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as applied to governmental units. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) is the accepted standard -setting body for establishing governmental accounting and financial reporting principles. The more significant of the City's accounting principles are described below. A. Regortina Entity The City operates under Optional Plan A as defined in the State of Minnesota statutes. The City is governed by an elected Mayor and a four -member Council. The Council exercises legislative authority and determines all matters of policy. The Council appoints personnel responsible for the proper administration of all affairs relating to the City. The City has considered all potential component units for which it is financially accountable, and other organizations for which the nature and significance of their relationship with the City are such that exclusion would cause the City's financial statements to be misleading or incomplete. GASB has set forth criteria to be considered in determining financial accountability for a component unit. These criteria include appointing a voting majority of the component unit's governing body, and 1) the ability of the primary government to impose its will on that component unit, or 2) the potential for the component unit to provide specific benefits to, or impose specific financial burdens on the primary government. The City has no component units. Related Organizations The Lake Elmo Firemen's Relief Association (Association) is organized as a legally separate entity from the City by its members to provide pension and other benefits to its members in accordance with Minnesota statutes. The membership appoints the board of the Association and separate financial statements are issued by the Association. All funding is conducted in accordance with Minnesota statutes. Although the City levies property taxes for the Association, the Association is fiscally independent to determine and levy taxes. The City's portion of the pension benefit costs related to the Association is included in the general fund. The Association does not have any significant operational or financial relationship with the City. 41 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) B. Government -wide and Fund Financial Statements The government -wide financial statements (i.e., the statement of net position and the statement of activities) report information on all of the nonfiduciary activities of the City. Governmental activities, which normally are supported by taxes and intergovernmental revenues, are reported separately from business -type activities, which rely to a significant extent on fees and charges for support. The statement of activities demonstrates the degree to which the direct expenses of a given function or segment is offset by program revenues. Direct expenses are those that are clearly identifiable with a specific function or segment. Program revenues include 1) charges to customers or applicants who purchase, use, or directly benefit from goods, services, or privileges provided by a given function or segment and 2) grants and contributions that are restricted to meeting the operational or capital requirements of a particular function or segment. Taxes and other items not properly included among program revenues are reported instead as general revenues. Separate financial statements are provided for governmental funds, proprietary funds and fiduciary funds, even though the latter are excluded from the government -wide financial statements. Major individual governmental funds and major individual enterprise funds are reported as separate columns in the fund financial statements. C. Measurement Focus. Basis of Accountinq and Financial Statement Presentation The government -wide financial statements are reported using the economic resources measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting, as are the proprietary fund financial statements. Revenues are recorded when earned and expenses are recorded when a liability is incurred, regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Property taxes are recognized as revenues in the year for which they are levied. Grants and similar items are recognized as revenue as soon as all eligibility requirements imposed by the provider have been met. Governmental fund financial statements are reported using the current financial resources measurement focus and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized as soon as they are both measurable and available. Revenues are considered to be available when they are collectible within the current period or soon enough thereafter to pay liabilities of the current period. For this purpose, the City considers revenues to be available if they are collected within 60 days of the end of the current fiscal period. 42 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) C. Measurement Focus, Basis of Accounting and Financial Statement Presentation (Continued) Expenditures generally are recorded when a liability is incurred, as under accrual accounting. However, debt service expenditures, as well as expenditures related to compensated absences and claims and judgments, are recorded when payment is due. Property taxes, licenses and permits, and interest associated with the current fiscal period are all considered to be susceptible to accrual and so have been recognized as revenues of the current fiscal period. Only the portion of special assessments receivable due within the current fiscal period is considered to be susceptible to accrual as revenue of the current period. All other revenue items are considered to be measurable and available only when cash is received by the City. The City reports the following major governmental funds: The general fund is the government's primary operating fund. It accounts for all financial resources of the City, except those required to be accounted for in another fund. The debt service fund accounts is an accumulation of resources (special assessments and property tax revenues) for the payments of principal and interest on long-term general obligation debt of governmental funds. The village project fund accounts for engineering, planning and financing of the village area developments and redevelopments. The 2012 street improvements fund is an accumulation of resources and costs associated with the 2012 Street 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 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. 43 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) C. Measurement Focus, Basis of Accountinq and Financial Statement Presentation (Continued) Additionally, the City reports the following fund types: Internal service funds are used to account for the replacement of radios, information technology and furniture, fixtures and equipment expenses of the governmental activities. Internal service funds operate in a manner similar to enterprise funds; however, they accumulate funding primarily from other departments within the City on a cost reimbursement basis. Fiduciary funds account for assets held by the City in a trustee capacity or as an agent on behalf of others. Agency funds are custodial in nature and do not present results of operations or have a measurement focus. Agency funds are accounted for using the modified accrual basis of accounting. These funds are used to account for assets that the City holds for others in an agency capacity. As a general rule the effect of interfund activity has been eliminated from the government -wide financial statements. Exceptions to this general rule are payments -in - lieu of taxes and other charges between the City's enterprise funds and various other functions of the City. Elimination of these charges would distort the direct costs and program revenues reported for the various functions concerned. Amounts reported as program revenues include 1) charges to customers or applicants for goods, services, or privileges provided, 2) operating grants and contributions, and 3) capital grants and contributions, including special assessments. Internally dedicated resources are reported as general revenues rather than as program revenues. Likewise, general revenues include all taxes. 44 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) C. Measurement Focus, Basis of Accounting and Financial Statement Presentation (Continued) Proprietary funds distinguish operating revenues and expenses from nonoperating items. Operating revenues and expenses generally result from providing services and producing and delivering goods in connection with a proprietary fund's principal ongoing operations. The principal operating revenues of the City's enterprise funds are charges to customers for sales and services. Operating expenses for enterprise funds include the cost of sales and services, administrative expenses, and depreciation of capital assets. All other revenues and expenses are reported as nonoperating revenues and expenses. When both restricted and unrestricted resources are available for use, it is the City's policy to use restricted resources first, then unrestricted resources as they are needed. D. Assets, Liabilities and Net Position or Equity 1. Cash and investments (including cash equivalents) Cash balances from all funds (including cash equivalents) are pooled and invested to the extent available in various securities as authorized by Minnesota statutes. Earnings from the pooled investments are allocated to the respective funds on the basis of applicable cash balance (or due from other funds balance) participation by each fund. Investments are stated at fair value, based upon quoted market prices at the reporting date. Cash and cash equivalents for purposes of the basic financial statements includes amounts in demand deposits as well as all investments held by the City. 2. Receivables and parables Activity between funds that are representative of lending/borrowing arrangements outstanding at the end of the fiscal year are referred to as either "due to/from other funds" (i.e., the current portion of interfund loans) or "advances to/from other funds" (i.e., the non -current portion of interfund loans). All other outstanding balances between funds are reported as "due to/from other funds." Any residual balances outstanding between the governmental activities and business -type activities are reported in the government -wide financial statements as "interfund balances." 46 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) D. Assets, Liabilities and Net Position or Equity (Continued) 2. Receivables and payables (continued) Advances between funds, if any, are offset by a fund balance reserve account in applicable governmental funds to indicate that they are not available for appropriation and are not expendable available financial resources. Property tax levies are set by the City Council in December of each year and are certified to Washington County for collection in the following year. In Minnesota, counties act as collection agents for all property taxes. The County spreads all levies over taxable property. Such taxes become a lien on January 1, of the following year, and are recorded as receivables by the City at that date. Revenues from property taxes are accrued and recognized in the year collectible, net of delinquencies. Real property taxes may be paid by taxpayers in two equal installments on May 15 and October 15. Personal property taxes may be paid on February 28 and June 30. The County provides tax settlements to cities and other taxing districts normally during the months of January, July and December. Taxes which remain unpaid at December 31 are classified as delinquent taxes receivable. The net amount of delinquent taxes receivable are fully offset by deferred revenue in the governmental funds of the fund financial statements because they are not known to be available to finance current expenditures. Assessments are levied at various times upon City Council resolution for property owner improvements made by the City. Generally, assessment collections are deferred over periods ranging from ten to twenty years with interest charges ranging from 4.5% to 7.0%. Revenue from these assessments is recognized when assessed in the government -wide financial statements and as the annual installments become collectible in the governmental funds of the fund financial statements. Annual installments not collected as of each December 31 are classified as delinquent assessments receivable. The net amount of delinquent assessments receivable are fully offset by deferred revenue in the governmental funds of the fund financial statements because they are not known to be available to finance current expenditures. 46 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) D. Assets, Liabilities and Net Position or Equity (Continued) 3. Capital assets 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. Such assets are recorded at historical cost or estimated historical cost if purchased or constructed. The costs of normal maintenance and repairs that do not add to the value of the asset or materially extend assets lives are not capitalized. Donated capital assets are recorded at estimated fair market value at the date of donation. Major outlays for capital assets and improvements are capitalized as projects are constructed. Interest incurred during the construction phase of capital assets of business -type activities is included as part of the capitalized value of the assets constructed, net of interest earned on the invested debt proceeds over the same period. Property, plant and equipment are capitalized when acquired, and depreciation is provided using the straight-line method applied over the following estimated useful lives of the assets. Useful Life in Years Buildings and Improvements 10 - 50 Infrastructure 20 - 40 Other Improvements 10 - 25 Machinery and Equipment 5 - 20 47 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) D. Assets, Liabilities and Net Position or Equity (Continued) 5. Postemployment benefits other than pensions Under Minnesota Statute 471.61, subdivision 2b., public employers must allow retirees and their dependents to continue coverage indefinitely in an employer -sponsored health care plan, under the following conditions: 1) retirees must be receiving (or eligible to receive) an annuity from a Minnesota public pension plan, 2) coverage must continue in group plan until age 65, and retirees must pay no more than the group premium, and 3) retirees may obtain dependent coverage immediately before retirement. All premiums are funded on a pay-as-you-go basis. The liability was determined using the alternative measurement method, in accordance with GASB Statement No. 45. 6. Long-term obligations In the government -wide financial statements and proprietary fund types in the fund financial statements, long-term debt and other long-term obligations are reported as liabilities in the applicable governmental activities, business -type activities or proprietary fund type statements of net position. Bond premiums and discounts, as well as issuance costs, are deferred and amortized over the life of the bonds using the effective interest method. Bonds payable are reported net of the applicable bond premium or discount. Bond premiums and discounts, as well as issuance costs, are deferred and amortized over the term of the related debt. In the fund financial statements, governmental fund types recognize bond premiums and discounts, as well as bond issuance costs, during the current period. The face amount of debt issued is reported as other financing sources. Premiums received on debt issuances are reported as other financing sources while discounts on debt issuances are reported as other financing uses. Issuance costs, whether or not withheld from the actual debt proceeds received, are reported as debt service expenditures. 48 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) D. Assets, Liabilities and Net Position or Equity (Continued 7. Fund equity In the government -wide and proprietary financial statements, net position is classified in the following categories: Net Investment in Capital Assets — This amount consists of capital assets net of accumulated depreciation and reduced by outstanding debt attributed to the acquisition, construction, or improvement of the assets. Restricted Net Position — This amount is restricted by external creditors, grantors, contributors, laws or regulations of other governments. Unrestricted Net Position — This amount is all net position that does not meet the definition of "net investment in capital assets" or "restricted net position." In accordance with GASB Statement No. 54, Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions, the City classifies governmental fund balances as follows: Non -spendable — includes fund balance amounts that cannot be spent either because it is not in spendable form or because of legal or contractual restraints. Restricted — This amount is restricted by external creditors, grantors, contributors, laws or regulations of other governments. Committed — includes fund balance amounts that are constrained for specific purposes that are internally imposed by the City Council through formal action (resolution), which is the City's highest level of decision -making authority. Committed amounts remain binding unless removed by the City Council by subsequent formal action. Assigned — includes fund balance amounts that are intended to be used for specific purposes that are neither considered restricted or committed. The City Council, by majority vote, may assign fund balances to be used for specific purposes when appropriate. The Council has adopted a fund balance policy which delegates the authority to assign amounts for specific purposes to the City Administrator or his or her designee. 49 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) D. Assets, Liabilities and Net Position or Equity (Continued) 7. Fund equity (continued) Unassigned — includes positive fund balances within the General Fund which have not been classified within the above mentioned categories and negative fund balances in other governmental funds. The City considers restricted/committed amounts to be spent first when both restricted and unrestricted fund balance is available unless there are legal documents/contracts that prohibit doing this, such as a grant agreement requiring dollar for dollar spending. Additionally, the City would first use committed, then assigned and lastly unassigned amounts when expenditures are made. The City Council has formally adopted a fund balance policy for the General Fund. The City's policy is to maintain a minimum unassigned fund balance in the General Fund equal to 50 percent of budgeted expenditures to ensure funds are available at all times to meet cash flow needs and accommodate emergency contingency concerns. 8. Interfund transactions Quasi -external transactions are accounted for as revenues, expenditures or expenses. Transactions that constitute reimbursements to a fund for expenditures/expenses or revenues/income initially made from it that are properly applicable to another fund are recorded as expenditures/expenses or revenues/income in the fund that is reimbursed. All other interfund transactions, except quasi -external transactions and reimbursements, are reported as transfers. E. Concentration of Credit Risk Financial instruments which expose the City to a concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash investments and accounts and loans receivable. Credit risk related to cash and investments is discussed in Note 3A. The City's accounts and loans receivable are concentrated geographically, and for the most part, amounts are due from individuals residing in and businesses located in the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota. F. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) requires management to make estimates that affect amounts reported in the financial statements during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from such estimates. 50 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 2. Stewardship, Compliance and Accountability A. Budgetary Information Annual budgets are adopted on a basis consistent with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Annual appropriated budgets are legally adopted by Council resolution for the General Fund. Formal budgetary integration is employed as a management control device during the year for the General Fund. The City follows these legal compliance procedures in establishing the budgetary data reflected in the financial statements. 1. Budget requests are submitted by all department heads to the City Administrator and Finance Officer in August of each year. The Administrator's office compiles the budget requests into an overall preliminary City budget, balancing budget requests with available revenue. 2. The preliminary budget is submitted to the City Council in September for its review and/or modification. 3. City administration presents the proposed budget to the City Council which in turn, when required, holds a truth -in -taxation public hearing on the proposed budget. The budget resolution adopted by the City Council sets forth the budget at the department level for the General Fund. 4. All budgeted appropriations lapse at the end of the fiscal year. The legal level of control (the level on which expenditures may not legally exceed appropriations) for each budget is at the department level. Administration cannot legally amend or transfer appropriations between departments without the approval of the City Council once the budget has been approved. Any over expenditures of appropriations or transfers of appropriated amounts must be approved by the City Council. 5. Budgeted amounts are as originally adopted, or as amended by the City Council. The budget cannot be amended without approval by the City Council. All budget amounts presented in the accompanying supplementary information reflect the original budget and the final budget (which were the same for the year ended December 31, 2012). The City does not use encumbrance accounting. 51 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 2. Stewardship, Compliance, and Accountability B. Expenditures Exceeding Appropriations For the year ended December 31, 2012, the General Fund total expenditures were $16,187 more than budget. The following General Fund departments had expenditures exceeding the latest amended budget: 2012 Budgeted 2012 Actual Amount Exceeding Expenditures Expenditures Budgeted Amount General government $ 978,593 $ 1,034,712 $ 56,119 Public safety 1,081,541 1,109,937 28,396 The above listed overexpenditures were approved by the City Council. C. Fund Balance Deficits As of December 31, 2012, the following funds had deficit fund balances: Fund Major: Village Project 2012 Street Improvements Nonmajor: Development Fall Festival Library Infrastructure Reserve Manning Avenue/Highway 36 South of 10th Street Amount $ 1,258,108 106,376 200 59 72,678 90,144 6,319 137,031 The fund balance deficits will be eliminated by future revenue and financing sources. 62 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 3. Detailed Notes on All Funds A. Deposits and Investments In accordance with applicable Minnesota statutes, the City maintains deposits at depository banks authorized by the City Council. All such depositories are members of the Federal Reserve System. Minnesota statutes require that all deposits be protected by insurance, surety bond or collateral. The market value of collateral pledged must equal 110% of the deposits not covered by insurance or surety bonds. Authorized collateral includes certain state or local government obligations and legal investments described in the investment policy section. Minnesota Statutes require that securities pledged as collateral be held in safekeeping by the City Treasurer or in a financial institution other than the institution furnishing the collateral. The City's deposits were entirely covered by federal depository insurance or collateral at December 31, 2012. Investment Policy The City does not maintain a formal investment policy that limits investment maturities as a means of managing its exposure to fair value losses arising from increasing interest rates or that would limit its investment choices as a means of managing its exposure to credit risk. The City is authorized by Minnesota Statutes to invest idle funds as follows: (a) Direct obligations or obligations guaranteed by the United States or its agencies. (b) Shares of investment companies registered under the Federal Investment Company Act of 1940 and whose only investments are in securities described in (a) above. (c) General obligations of the State of Minnesota or its municipalities. (d) Bankers acceptances of United States banks eligible for purchase by the Federal Reserve System. (e) Commercial paper issued by United States corporations or their Canadian subsidiaries, of the highest quality, and maturing in 270 days or less. (f) Repurchase agreements with banks that are members of the Federal Reserve System with capitalization exceeding $10,000,000, a reporting dealer to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or certain Minnesota securities broker -dealers. (g) Money market funds with institutions that have portfolios consisting exclusively of United States Treasury obligations and Federal Agency issues. (h) Guaranteed investment contracts (gic's) issued or guaranteed by United States commercial banks or domestic branches of foreign banks or United States insurance companies and with a credit quality in one of the top two highest categories. 53 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 3. Detailed Notes on All Funds (Continued) A. Deposits and Investments (Continued) Interest Rate Risk Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in market interest rates will adversely affect the fair value of an investment. Generally, the longer the maturity of an investment, the greater the sensitivity of its fair value to changes in market interest rates. One of the ways that the City manages its exposure to interest rate risk is by purchasing a combination of shorter and longer term investments and by timing cash flows from maturities so that a portion of the portfolio is maturing or coming close to maturity evenly over time as necessary to provide the cash flow and liquidity needs for operation. The following is a summary of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's cash and investment portfolio including the range of maturities and investment ratings by type of investment: Investment Cash Certificates of Deposit Municipal Bonds U.S. Government Agencies Total cash and investments N/A Not applicable or not available Range of Maturities Rating N/A NIA 6/14 N/A 12/22 AAA 3/22 AAA Value $ 2,585,134 800,642 2,442,489 7,102,198 $ 12,930,463 A reconciliation of cash and temporary investments as shown on the Statement of Net Position for the City follows: Carrying amount of deposits $ 2,585,134 Investments 10,345,329 Total $ 12,930,463 Government -wide Cash and investments $ 5,630,188 Cash with fiscal agent 6,872,820 Fiduciary Cash and investments 427,455 Total $ 12,930,463 54 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 3. Detailed Notes on All Funds (Continued) A. Deposits and Investments (Continued) Credit Risk Generally, credit risk is the risk that an issuer of an investment will not fulfill its obligation to the holder of the investment. The City's investments are rated by various credit rating agencies, where applicable, to indicate the associated credit risk. Investment ratings by investment type (as applicable) are included in the preceding summary of investments. Concentration of Credit Risk Investments in any one issuer that represented 5% or more of total investments as of December 31, 2012 were as follows: Issuer Lake Elmo Bank Morgan Stanley U.S. Treasury Custodial Credit Risk Investment Type Value Money Market Savings $ 1,717,817 Money Market Account 701,960 U.S. Government Agencies 6,873,448 For an investment, custodial credit risk is the risk that, in the event of the failure of the counter party, the City will not be able to recover the value of its investment securities that are in the possession of an outside party. At December 31, 2012, all investments were insured or registered or the securities were held by the City or its agent in the City's name. B. Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable as of December 31, 2012 ($487,606) are expected to be collected in full. Based upon management's assessment of the creditworthiness of the customers comprising the receivable balance, no allowance for uncollectible accounts is necessary. C. Due from Other Governmental Units Amounts due from other governmental units as of December 31, 2012 were as follows: Minnesota Department of Fund Type Washington County Transportation General Fund $ 41,202 $ Debt Service 275,000 55 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 3. Detailed Notes on All Funds (Continued) D. Capital Assets Capital asset activity for the City for the year ended December 31, 2012 was as follows: Governmental Activities Capital assets, not being depreciated: Land Construction in progress Total capital assets, not being depreciated Capital assets, being depreciated: Buildings Improvements other than buildings Machinery and equipment Infrastructure Total capital assets, being depreciated Less accumulated depreciation for: Building Improvements other than buildings Machinery and equipment Infrastructure Total accumulated depreciation Total capital assets, being depreciated, net Governmental activities capital assets, net Beginning Balance Increases Decreases Ending Balance $ 3,453,979 $ $ $ 3,453,979 1,397,963 1,118,268 225,917 2,290,314 4,851,942 1,118,268 225,917 5,744,293 3,393,346 241,137 3,634,483 1,199,541 1,199, 541 2,664,939 34,555 25,607 2,673,887 5,874,402 225,917 6,100,319 13,132,228 501,609 25,607 13,608,230 628,637 80,492 709,129 641,209 64,803 706,012 1,726,011 187,799 25,607 1,888,203 1,064,497 328,485 1,392,982 4,060,354 661,579 25,607 4,696,326 9,071,874 (159,970) 8,911,904 $ 13,923,816 $ 958,298 $ 225,917 $ 14,656,197 56 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 3. Detailed Notes on All Funds (Continued) D. Capital Assets (Continued) Beginning Ending Business -Type Activities Balance Increases Decreases Balance Capital assets, not being depreciated: Land $ 36,573 $ 18,102 $ $ 54,675 Construction in progress 425,783 143,955 569,738 Total capital assets, not being depreciated 462,356 162,057 624,413 Capital assets, being depreciated: Machinery and equipment 282,860 282,860 Infrastructure 12,688,029 12,688,029 Total capital assets, being depreciated 12,970,889 12,970,889 Less accumulated depreciation for: Machinery and equipment 136,294 19,133 155,427 Infrastructure 2.241,277 327,849 2,569,126 Total accumulated depreciation 2,377,571 346,982 2,724,553 Total capital assets, being depreciated, net 10,593,318 (346,982) 10,246,336 Business -type activities capital assets, net $ 11,055,674 $ (203,027) $ $ 10,870,749 Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 was charged to functions/programs as follows: Governmental Activities General government $ 28,449 Public safety 106,398 Public works 457,486 Culture and recreation 69,246 Total $ 661,579 Business -Type Activities Water $ 323,055 Sewer 8,739 Storm sewer 15,188 Total $ 346,982 57 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 3. Detailed Notes on All Funds (Continued) E. Long -Term Debt The City issues general obligation bonds to provide funds for economic development and for the acquisition and construction of major capital assets including infrastructure. General obligation bonds have been issued for both governmental and business -type activities. Bonds issued to provide funds for business -type activities are reported in proprietary funds if they are expected to be repaid from proprietary revenues. General obligation bonds are direct obligations and pledge the full faith and credit of the City. General obligation improvement bonds are expected to be repaid, in part, from assessments to the benefited properties. A summary of long-term debt outstanding at December 31, 2012 is as follows: General obligation bonds: 2004A CIP Bonds 2009A Refunding Bonds 2009B Improvement Bonds 2010A Improvement Bonds 2010B CIP Crossover Refunding Bonds 2011A Improvement Bonds 2012E Improvement Bonds General obligation certificates: 2006A Equipment Certificates General obligation revenue bonds: 2005A Water Revenue Bonds 2009A Refunding Bonds 2012A Refunding Bonds Other Liabilities: Compensated Absences Post Employment Benefit Obligation Unamortized premium Total Long -Term Debt Range of Final Balance Issue Date Interest Rates Maturity 12/31/12 11/1/2004 3.45% 2013 $ 3,030,000 5/1/2009 3.00% - 3.85% 2017 275,000 10/1/2009 2.00% - 3.05% 2020 490,000 11/15/2010 0.75% - 2.80% 2021 645,000 11/15/2010 1.00% - 3.20% 2025 1,970,000 10/1/2011 0.50% - 2.30% 2022 845,000 8/16/2012 0.50% -1.90% 2023 865,000 3/8/2006 4.00% 2015 150,000 8/10/2005 3.50% - 4.375% 2030 4,200,000 5/1/2009 3.00% - 3.85% 2021 400,000 8/13/2012 2.00 - 2.50% 2030 4,035,000 69,278 78,503 73,119 $ 17,125, 900 Liquidation of the compensated absences liability occurs within the department and fund for which the corresponding employees are assigned. 68 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 3. Detailed Notes on All Funds (Continued) E. Long -Term Debt (Continued) The following is a summary of the changes in long-term debt obligations for the year ended December 31, 2012: Amounts Beginning Ending Due Within Accrued Balance Additions Reductions Balance One Year Interest GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES Bonds and Notes Payable: General obligation bonds: 2004 CIP Bonds $ 3,205.000 $ $ 175.000 $ 3.030,000 $ 3,030.000 $ 51,455 2009A Refunding Bonds 340.000 65,000 275,000 65,000 1,857 2009E Improvement Bonds 545,000 55,000 490,000 60,000 5,666 2010A Improvement Bonds 710,000 65,000 645,000 70,000 5,226 2010E CIP Crossover Refunding Bonds 1,970,000 1,970,000 19,420 2011A Improvement Bonds 845,000 845,000 75,000 5,251 2012E Improvement Bonds 865,000 865,000 4,245 General obligation certificates: 2006A Equipment Certificates 196,000 46,000 150,000 48,000 500 Other Liabilities: Compensated Absences 41,731 65,182 46,238 60,675 26,241 Post Employment Benefit Obligation 43,561 22,944 66,505 Unamortized premium 15,137 1,144 13,993 Governmental Activities Long -Term Liabilities 7,911,429 953,126 453,382 8,411,173 3,374,241 93,620 BUSINESS -TYPE ACTIVITIES Bonds and Notes Payable: General obligation revenue bonds: 2005A Water Revenue Bonds 4,200,000 4,200,000 125,000 14,585 2009A Refunding Bonds 440,000 40,000 400.000 40,000 2012A Refunding Bonds 4,035,000 4,035,000 33,991 Other Liabilities: Compensated Absences 10,182 3,991 5,570 8,603 3,381 Post Employment Benefit Obligation 7,835 4,163 11,998 Unamortized premium 7,108 53,363 1,345 59,126 Business -Type Activities Long -Term Liabilities 4,665,125 4,096,517 46,915 8,714,727 168,381 48,576 Total $ 12,576,554 $ 5,049,643 $ 500,297 $ 17,125,900 $ 3,5� $ 1 59 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 3. Detailed Notes on All Funds (Continued) E. Long -Term Debt (Continued) In August 2012, the City issued $4,035,000 in general obligation water revenue crossover refunding bonds with interest rates ranging from 2.00% to 2.50%. Proceeds from this bond issuance will be used to refund the remaining principal of the 2005A water revenue bonds in 2015. This refunding will result in a $455,000 reduction to total debt service payments over the next eighteen years. This will result in an economic gain (difference between the present values of the debt service payments on the old and new debt) of approximately $366,000. Debt service requirements to maturity for long-term debt, excluding compensated absences and post employment benefit obligation, as of December 31, 2012 were as follows: General Obligation General Obligation Revenue Improvement Bonds Equipment Certificates Bonds Year Principal Interest Principal Interest Principal Interest 2013 $ 3,300,000 $ 164,256 $ 48,000 $ 6,000 $ 165,000 $ 303,431 2014 490,000 97,394 50,000 4,080 190,000 269,174 2015 510,000 90,371 52,000 2,080 3,965,000 262,574 2016 520,000 81,968 235,000 95,924 2017 455,000 72,772 235,000 90,824 2018-2022 2,195, 000 220,251 1,315,000 367,896 2023-2027 650,000 27,406 1,530,000 219,438 2028-2030 1,000,000 48,776 Totals $ 8,120,000 $ 754,418 $ 150,000 $ 12,160 $ 8,635,000 $ 1,658,037 60 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 3. Detailed Notes on All Funds (Continued) F. Interfund Receivables and Payables The following schedule reports the interfund receivables and payables within the City's funds as of December 31, 2012: Major Governmental Funds: General Fund Village Project 2012 Street Improvements Subtotal Non -Major Governmental Funds: Special Revenue Development Fall Festival Library Capital Projects Infrastructure Reserve City Facilities South of 10th Street Subtotal Total Governmental Funds Proprietary Funds: Water Storm Sewer Subtotal Internal Service Funds: FFE Replacement Total All Funds Due From Due To Other Funds Other Funds $ 604,124 $ 252,710 100,744 604,124 353,454 200 59 112,576 65,691 112,576 136,972 112,576 315,498 716,700 668,952 668 24,583 23,915 24,583 24,583 47,748 $ 741,283 $ 741,283 Interfund receivables and payables are the result of expenditures of funds prior to the collection of special assessments, property taxes and other revenues. All interfund balances will be repaid as the revenues are collected by the individual funds. 61 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 3. Detailed Notes on All Funds (Continued) F. Interfund Receivables and Payables (Continued) The City established an interfund loan from the General Fund to the Village Project fund. At December 31, 2012, the outstanding balance was $1,005,398. The loan carries an interest rate of 4 percent. G. Fund Equity In accordance with the requirements of GASB Statement No. 54, below is a schedule of ending fund balances as of December 31, 2012: Nonspendable Prepaid items Advance to other funds Total Nonspendable Restricted Debt service Street improvement City facilities Total Restricted Assigned Park improvements Vehicle acquisition Total Assigned Unassigned Total Fund Balance Other Total 2012 Street Governmental Governmental General Debt Service Village Project Improvements Funds Funds $ 19,035 $ $ $ $ $ 19,035 1,005,398 1.005,398 1,024,433 1,024,433 3,500,799 3,500,799 183,229 183,229 275.083 275,083 3,500,799 458,312 3,959.111 924.916 924,916 319,984 319.984 1,244,900 1,244,900 2,414,692 (1,258,108) (106,376) (306,431) 743,777 $ 3.439,125 $ 3,500,799 $ (1,258,108) �$ 006,376)„ $ 1.396,781 $ 6,972,221 62 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 4. Other Information A. Risk Management The City is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts: theft of, damage to, or destruction of assets; errors or omissions; injuries to employees; and natural disasters. The City participates in the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) to provide its general liability and property coverage. The LMCIT is a public entity risk pool currently operating as a common risk management and insurance program for participating Minnesota Cities. All Cities in the LMCIT are jointly and severally liable for all claims and expenses of the pool. The amount of any liability in excess of assets of the pool may be assessed to the participating cities if a deficiency occurs. The City purchases commercial insurance for property values in excess of the LMCIT policy limits and all other risks of loss. Settled claims have not exceeded the LMCIT or commercial coverage in any of the past three fiscal year. Worker's compensation insurance is also purchased through the LMCIT. The worker compensation program is a retrospectively rated contract with premiums or required contributions based primarily on the experience rates of the participating cities. There were no significant reductions in insurance coverage from the previous year or settlements in excess of insurance coverage for any of the past three fiscal years. B. Commitments and Contin- eQ ncies Insurance: The City has outstanding claims subject to its insurance deductible. Although the outcome of these actions are not presently determinable, in the opinion of management, the resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition of the City. General Litigation: There were several pending lawsuits in which the City was involved as of December 31, 2012. It is the opinion of management that any potential claim regarding any lawsuits against the City would be covered by the liability insurance of the City and that any potential claim against the City would not affect the financial statements. 63 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 4. Other Information (Continued) C. Other Post Employment Benefits Plan Description The City administers a single -employer defined benefit healthcare plan ("the Retiree Health Plan"). The plan provides healthcare insurance for eligible retirees and their spouses through the City's group health insurance plan until Medicare age, which covers both active and retired members. There are 12 active participants. Benefit provisions are established by the Council. The Retiree Health Plan does not issue a publicly available financial report. Funding Policy The City has historically funded these liabilities on a pay-as-you-go basis. Contribution requirements are negotiated between the City and union representatives on a per contract basis. At the present time, no retiree benefits are provided except the allowance to continue health insurance that is mandated by Minnesota Law. The City does not contribute any of the cost of current -year premiums for eligible retired plan members or their spouses. For fiscal year 2012, the City did not contribute anything to the plan. Plan members receiving benefits contribute 100 percent of their premium costs. Annual Other Postemployment Benefit Cost and Net Other Postemployment Benefit Obligations The City's annual other postemployment benefit (OPEB) cost (expense) is calculated based on the annual required contribution of the employer (ARC). The City has elected to calculate the ARC and related information using the alternative measurement method permitted by GASB Statement No. 45 for employers in plans with fewer than one hundred total plan members. The ARC represents a level of funding that, if paid on an ongoing basis, is projected to cover normal cost each year and to amortize any unfunded actuarial liabilities (or funding excess) over a period not to exceed thirty years. 64 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 4. Other Information (Continued) C. Other Post Employment Benefits (Continued) Annual Other Postemployment Benefit Cost and Net Other Postemployment Benefit Obligations (Continued) The following table shows the components of the City's annual OPEB cost for the year, the amount actually contributed to the plan, and changes in the City's net OPEB obligation: Annual required contribution $ 20,397 Interest on net OPEB obligations 1,041 Adjustment to ARC 5,669 Annual OPEB cost 271107 Contributions during the year Increase in net OPEB obligation 271107 Net OPEB, beginning of year 51,396 Net OPEB, ending of year $ 78,503 The City's annual OPEB cost, the percentage of annual OPEB cost contributed to the plan, and the net OPEB obligation for fiscal years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 are as follows: Fiscal Year Annual Percentage Net OPEB Ended OPEB Cost Contributed Obligation 12/31 /2010 $ 171131 0% $ 34,060 12/31 /2011 17,336 0% 51,396 12/31 /2012 27,107 0% 78,503 65 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 4. Other Information (Continued) C. Other Post Employment Benefits (Continued) Funded Status and Funding Progress As of January 1, 2012, the actuarial accrued liability for benefits was $101,981, all of which was unfunded. The covered payroll (annual payroll of active employees covered by the plan) was $932,540, and the ratio of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability to the covered payroll was 10.9 percent. The projection of future benefit payments for an ongoing plan involves estimates of the value of reported amounts and assumptions about the probability of occurrence of events far into the future. Examples include assumptions about future employment, mortality, and the healthcare cost trend. Amounts determined regarding the funded status of the plan and the annual required contributions of the employer are subject to continual revisions as actual results are compared with past expectations and new estimates are made about the future. The schedule of funding progress, presented as required supplementary information following the notes to financial statements, presents multi -year trend information about whether the actuarial value of plan assets is increasing or decreasing over time relative to the actuarial accrued liabilities for benefits. Methods and Assumptions Projections of benefits for financial reporting purposes are based on the substantive plan (the plan as understood by the employer and plan members) and include the types of benefits provided at the time of each valuation and the historical pattern of sharing of benefit costs between the employer and plan members to that point. The actuarial methods and assumptions used include techniques that are designed to reduce the effects of short-term volatility in actuarial accrued liabilities and the actuarial value of assets, consistent with the long-term perspective of the calculations. The following simplifying assumptions were made: Retirement age for active employees - Based on the historical average retirement age for the covered group, active plan members were assumed to retire at age 63, or at the first subsequent year in which the member would qualify for benefits. In addition, spouses of retired employees were assumed to continue on the plan for the lesser of eighteen months after the retired employee reaches Medicare age or until the spouse reaches Medicare age. Marital status - Marital status of members at the calculation date was assumed to continue throughout retirement. 66 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 4. Other Information (Continued) C. Other Post Employment Benefits (Continued) Methods and Assumptions (Continued) Mortality - Life expectancies were based on mortality tables from the National Center for Health Statistics. The 2004 United States Life Tables for Males and Females was used. Turnover- Non -group -specific age -based turnover data from GASB Statement No. 45 were used as the basis for assigning active members a probability of remaining employed until the assumed retirement age and for developing an expected future working lifetime assumptions for purposes of allocation to periods the present value of total benefits to be paid. Healthcare cost trend rate - The expected rate of increase in healthcare insurance premiums was based on projections of the Office of the Actuary at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. A rate of 2.0 percent initially, rising to an ultimate rate of 6.0 percent after six years, was used. Health insurance premiums - 2012 health insurance premiums for retirees were used as the basis for calculation of the present value of total benefits to be paid. Inflation rate - The expected long-term inflation assumption of 4.00 percent was based on projected changes in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). Payroll growth rate - The expected long-term payroll growth rate was assumed to equal the rate of inflation. Based on the historical and expected return of the City's short-term investment portfolio, a discount rate of 5.0 percent was used. In addition, a simplified version of the entry age actuarial cost method was used. The unfunded actuarial accrued liability is being amortized as a level percentage of projected payroll on an open basis. The remaining amortization period at December 31, 2012 was thirty years. 67 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 4. Other Information (Continued) D. Pension Plans The following disclosures are made in accordance with GASB Statement No. 50: 1. Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) - Defined Benefit A. Plan Description All full-time and certain part-time employees of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota are covered by defined benefit plans administered by the Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota (PERA). PERA administers the General Employees Retirement Fund (GERF), which is a cost -sharing, multiple -employer retirement plan. This plan was established and is administered in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 353 and 356. GERF members belong to either the Coordinated Plan or the Basic Plan. Coordinated Plan members are covered by Social Security and Basic Plan members are not. All new members must participate in the Coordinated Plan. PERA provides retirement benefits as well as disability benefits to members, and benefits to survivors upon death of eligible members. Benefits are established by state statute, and vest after three years of credited service. The defined retirement 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 and Basic Plan members. The retiring member receives the higher of step -rate benefit accrual formula (Method 1) or a level accrual formula (Method 2). Under Method 1, the annuity accrual rate for a Basic Plan member is 2.2 percent of average salary for each of the first 10 years of service and 2.7 percent for each remaining year. The annuity accrual rate for a Coordinated Plan member is 1.2 percent of average salary for each of the first 10 years and 1.7 percent for each remaining year. Under method 2, the annuity accrual rate is 2.7 percent of average salary for Basic Plan members and 1.7 percent for Coordinated Plan members for each year of service. For GERF members hired prior to July 1, 1989 whose annuity is calculated using Method 1, a full annuity is available when age plus years of service equal 90. Normal retirement age is 65 for Basic and Coordinated members hired prior to July 1, 1989. Normal retirement age is the age for unreduced Social Security benefits capped at 66 for Coordinated members hired on or after July 1, 1989. A reduced retirement annuity is also available to eligible members seeking early retirement. 68 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 4. Other Information (Continued) D. Pension Plans (Continued) 1. Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) - Defined Benefit (Continued) A. Plan Description (continued) There are different types of annuities available to members upon retirement. A single - life annuity is a lifetime annuity that ceases upon the death of the retiree --no survivor annuity is payable. There are also various types of joint and survivor annuity options available which will reduce the monthly normal annuity amount, because the annuity is payable over joint lives. Members may also leave their contributions in the fund upon termination of public service, in order to qualify for a deferred annuity at retirement age. Refunds of contributions are available at any time to members who leave public service, but before retirement benefits begin. The benefit provisions stated in the previous paragraphs of this section are current provisions and apply to active plan participants. 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. PERA issues a publicly available financial report that includes financial statements and required supplementary information for GERF. That report may be obtained on the Internet at www.mnpera.org, by writing to PERA, 60 Empire Drive #200, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55103-2088 or by calling (651) 296-7460 or 1-800-652-9026. 69 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 4. Other Information (Continued) D. Pension Plans (Continued) 1. Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) - Defined Benefit (Continued) B. Funding Policy Minnesota Statutes Chapter 353 sets the rates for employer and employee contributions. These statutes are established and amended by the state legislature. The Township makes annual contributions to the pension plans equal to the amount required by state statutes. GERF Basic Plan members and Coordinated Plan members are required to contribute 9.1 % and 6.25%, respectively, of their annual covered salary in 2012. The City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota is required to contribute the following percentages of annual covered payroll: 11.78% for Basic Plan members and 7.25% for Coordinated Plan members. The City's contributions to the Public Employees Retirement Fund for the years ending December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were $64,694, $56,576 and $52,277, respectively. The City's contributions were equal to the contractually required contributions for each year as set by state statute. 2. Lake Elmo Volunteer Firefighter's Relief Association A. Plan Description Volunteer fire fighters of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota are members of the Lake Elmo Volunteer Firefighter's Relief Association (the Association). The Association is administrator of a single -employer defined benefit pension plan available to firefighters that operates under the provisions of Minnesota Laws 1951, Chapter 550, as amended and Minnesota State Statutes Section 317, as amended. It is governed by a Board of seven officers and trustees elected by the members of the Association for two-year terms. The Chief of the Lake Elmo Fire Department, the Mayor and Clerk of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota are ex officio, non -voting members of the Board of Trustees. The Lake Elmo Volunteer Firefighter's Relief Association issues a publicly available financial report that includes financial statements for the Organization. That report may be obtained by contacting the Fire Department at the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota. For financial reporting purposes, the Association's financial statements are not included in the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's financial statements because the Association is not a component unit of the City. 70 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 4. Other Information (Continued) D. Pension Plans (Continued) 2. Lake Elmo Volunteer Firefighter's Relief Association (Continued) A. Plan Description (Continued) The Association maintains a separate special fund to accumulate assets to fund the retirement benefits earned by the Association's membership. Funds available for retirement benefits are supplemented by investment income. B. Pension Benefits Benefits are payable in a lump sum, based upon years of service, to eligible members of the Association. At December 31, 2012, the pension benefit level was at $3,100 per year of service. C. Funding Policy Minnesota Statutes specify minimum contributions that may be required from the City on an annual basis. These statutes are established and amended by the state legislature. The Association is comprised of volunteers; therefore, members have no contribution requirements. No contribution to the plan was required to be made by the City for the year ended December 31, 2012. The Association also receives funding from the State of Minnesota two -percent fire premium tax. The City receives the contributions and is required by state statute to pass this through as payment to the Association. This contribution amounted to $39,324 (including the 10% supplemental reimbursement) for the year ended December 31, 2012. 71 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 4. Other Information (Continued) D. Pension Plans (Continued) 2. Lake Elmo Volunteer Firefighter's Relief Association (Continued) D. Annual Pension Cost and Net Pension Obligation as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012: Annual pension cost - total $ 39,324 Contributions made: City State Aid - pass -through 39,324 Actuarial valuation date 12/31 /12 Actuarial cost method Entry age normal Amortization method Level dollar closed Remaining amortization period: Normal cost 20 years Prior service cost 10 years Asset valuation method Fair value Actuarial assumptions: Investment rate of return 5% Projected salary increases N/A Inflation rate N/A Cost of living adjustments None 72 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 4. Other Information (Continued) D. Pension Plans (Continued) 2. Lake Elmo Volunteer Firefighter's Relief Association (Continued) D. Annual Pension Cost and Net Pension Obligation (Continued) The City's net pension obligation for the Association for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 (most current information available) are as follows: Disclosure Annual Pension Cost (APC) Percentage of APC Contributed Net Pension Obligation 2012 2011 2010 $ 39,324 $ 47,867 $ 55,081 100% 100% 100% N/A N/A N/A Membership of the Association at December 31, 2011 (most current information available) was comprised of the following: Terminated members entitled to benefits but have not received them 6 Current Members: Vested (Fully or Partially) 8 Non -Vested 15 Total Plan Members 29 E. Schedule of Funding Progress (most current information available shown) Assets in Excess of Pension Actuarial Actuarial Actuarial (Unfunded) Benefit Per Valuation Value of Accrued Accrued Funded Year of Date Assets Liabilitiy Liability Ratio Service 12/31 /2012 $ 919,992 $ 717,847 $ 202,145 128.2% $ 3,100 12/31 /2011 887,064 752,729 134,335 117.8% 3,100 12/31 /2010 863,494 715,984 147,510 120.6% 3,100 F. Related Party Investments As of December 31, 2012, and for the year then ended, the Association held no securities issued by the City or other related parties. 73 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 4. Other Information (Continued) E. Deferred Compensation Plans - Statewide Under Minnesota statute 353.028, subdivision 2, City managers or administrators may elect to be excluded from membership in PERA. They must choose exclusion within six months of the day they begin employment. The law also provides for refunds of contributions made before the election. If they elect exclusion, they and their cities may agree that the cities will defer and contribute additional compensation on behalf of the employees to a deferred compensation program. The program must meet federal income tax laws. The City contribution cannot exceed the amount it would have made under the PERA contribution. Prior to 2012, the City Administrator was covered by deferred compensation plan 457(b) administered by ICMA-RC. The City contributed $6,230 and $6,759 for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. In general, any amount of compensated deferred and any income attributable to the amounts so deferred shall be includible in gross income only for the taxable year in which such compensation or other income is paid to the participant or other beneficiary. Under federal requirements, a plan meets distribution requirements if under the plan amounts will not be made available to participants or beneficiaries earlier than (1) the calendar year in which the participant attains age 70 1/2, (2) when the participant has a severance from employment with the employer, or (3) when the participant is faced with an unforeseeable emergency (determined in the manner prescribed by the Secretary in regulations). ICMA-RC issues a publicly available financial report that includes financial statements and required supplementary information for the 457(b) plan. That report may be obtained by writing to ICMA-RC Headquarters, 777 North Capitol Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 or by calling 202-962-4600. 74 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 5. New Accounting Pronouncements GASB 63, Financial Reporting of Deferred Outflows of Resources, Deferred Inflows of Resources, and Net Position, implemented this year, provides financial reporting guidance for deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources. The Statement of Net Assets is renamed the Statement of Net Position and includes four components: assets, deferred outflows of resources, liabilities and deferred inflows of resources. The City has determined they have no deferred outflows or inflows as defined by this standard. Management has not currently determined what, if any, impact implementation of the following statements may have on the financial statements of the City. GASB 65, Items Previously Reported as Assets and Liabilities, will be effective for the City beginning with its year ending December 31, 2013. This statement requires certain items that are currently reported as assets and liabilities to be reclassified as deferred outflows of resources, deferred inflows of resources, or current -period outflows and inflows. 75 This Page Leff Blank Intentionally. CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION December 31, 2012 This Page Leff Blank Intentionally . FORM E-1 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA SCHEDULE OF FUNDING PROGRESS - OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 Unfunded Actuarial Actuarial Actuarial Actuarial UAAL as a Valuation Value of Accrued Accrued Funded Covered Percentage of Date Assets Liabilitiy Liability Ratio Payroll Covered Payroll 1/1/2012 $ $ 101,981 $ 101,981 0% $ 932,540 10.94% Actuarial valuations are provided every two or three years unless events occur (e.g. plan changes, layoffs, etc.) that would materially impact results. See Note 4C in the Notes to Financial Statements for more details on this schedule. 79 This Page Left Blank Intentionally CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA COMBINING AND INDIVIDUAL FUND STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES December 31, 2012 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA COMBINING BALANCE SHEET NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS December 31, 2012 ASSETS Cash and investments Receivables (Net of allowance for uncollectibles) Special assessments Due from other funds TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE LIABILITIES Accounts payable Escrow deposits payable Due to other funds Deferred revenue Total liabilities FUND BALANCE (DEFICIT) Restricted Assigned Unassigned Total Fund Balance (Deficit) TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE FORM F-1 Special Capital Revenue Projects Total $ 43,143 $ 1,660,296 $ 1,703,439 59,144 59,144 112,576 112, 576 $ 43,143 $ 1,832,016 $ 1,875,159 $ 3,245 $ 25,491 $ 28,736 751000 75,000 1121835 202,663 315,498 59,144 59,144 116,080 362,298 478,378 458,312 458,312 1,244,900 19244,900 (72,937) (233,494) (306,431) (72,937) 1,469,718 1,396,781 $ 431143 $ 1,832,016 $ 11875,159 82 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 REVENUES Taxes Special assessments Investment earnings Miscellaneous revenue TOTAL REVENUES EXPENDITURES Current Culture and recreation Capital Outlay Public safety Public works Culture and recreation TOTAL EXPENDITURES Net change in fund balances FUND BALANCES (DEFICIT), Beginning FUND BALANCES (DEFICIT), Ending Special Capital Revenue Projects FORM F-2 Total $ 260,078 $ $ 260,078 38,598 38,598 12,889 12,889 18,112 18,112 278,190 51,487 329,677 109,421 109,421 35,661 35,661 200 193,129 193,329 241,137 34,120 275,257 350,758 2621910 613,668 (72,568) (211,423) (283,991) (369) 1,681,141 1,680,772 $ (72,937) $ 1,4699718 $ 1,396,781 83 FORM G-1 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA COMBINING BALANCE SHEET NONMAJOR SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS December 31, 2012 Development Fall Festival Library Total ASSETS Cash and investments $ $ $ 43,143 $ 43,143 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE LIABILITIES Accounts payable $ $ $ 3,245 $ 3,245 Due to other funds 200 59 112,576 112,835 Total liabilities 200 59 115,821 116,080 FUND BALANCE (DEFICIT) Unassigned (200) (59) (72,678) (72,937) Total Fund Balance (Deficit) (200) (59) (72,678) (72,937) TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE $ $ $ 43,143 $ 43,143 84 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, 2012 REVENUES Taxes Miscellaneous revenue TOTAL REVENUES EXPENDITURES Current Culture and recreation Capital Outlay Public works Culture and recreation TOTAL EXPENDITURES Net change in fund balances FUND BALANCES (DEFICIT), Beginning FUND BALANCES (DEFICIT), Ending Development FORM G-2 $ $ 260,078 $ 260,078 8,701 9,411 18,112 8,701 269,489 278,190 15,874 93,547 109,421 200 200 241,137 241,137 200 15,874 334,684 350,758 (200) (7,173) (65,195) (72,568) 7,114 (7,483) (369) $ (200) $ (59) $ (72,678) $ (72,937) 85 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA COMBINING BALANCE SHEET NONMAJOR CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS December 31, 2012 ASSETS Cash and investments Receivables (Net of allowance for uncollectibles) Special assessments Due from other funds TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE LIABILITIES Accounts payable Escrow deposits payable Due to other funds Deferred revenue Total liabilities FUND BALANCE (DEFICIT) Restricted Assigned Unassigned Total Fund Balance (Deficit) TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE Park Infrastructure Dedication Reserve $ 925,895 $ 59,144 Vehicle Acquisition $ 319,984 $ 925,895 $ 59,144 $ 319,984 $ 979 $ 241453 $ 65,691 59,144 979 149,288 924,916 319,984 (90,144) 924,916 (90,144) 319,984 $ 925,895 $ 59,144 $ 319,984 86 FORM H-1 Manning Avenue/Hwy 2011 Street South of 10th City Facilities 36 Improvements Street Total $ 162,507 $ 68,681 $ 183,229 $ $ 1,660,296 59,144 112,576 112,576 $ 275,083 $ 68,681 $ 183,229 $ $ 1,832,016 $ $ $ $ 59 $ 25,491 75,000 75,000 136,972 202,663 59,144 75,000 137,031 362,298 275,083 183,229 458,312 1,244,900 (6,319) (137,031) (233,494) 275,083 (6,319) 183,229 (137, 031) 1,469, 718 $ 275,083 $ 68,681 $ 183,229 $ $ 1,832,016 87 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, 2012 REVENUES Special assessments Investment earnings TOTAL REVENUES EXPENDITURES Capital Outlay Public safety Public works Culture and recreation TOTAL EXPENDITURES Net change in fund balances FUND BALANCES (DEFICIT), Beginning FUND BALANCES (DEFICIT), Ending Park Infrastructure Vehicle Dedication Reserve Acquisition $ $ 38,598 $ 6,395 (604) 2,212 6,395 37,994 2,212 35,661 177,397 34,120 34,120 177,397 35,661 (27,725) (139,403) (33,449) 9521641 49,259 353,433 $ 924,916 $ (90,144) $ 319,984 88 FORM H-2 Manning Avenue/Hwy 2011 Street South of 10th City Facilities 36 improvements Street Total $ $ $ $ $ 38,598 3,998 475 1,360 (947) 12,889 3,998 475 1,360 (947) 51,487 35,661 3,077 12,655 193,129 34,120 3,077 12,655 262,910 3,998 475 (1,717) (13,602) (211,423) 2711085 (6,794) 184,946 (123,429) 1,681,141 $ 275,083 $ (6,319) $ 183,229 $ (137,031) $ 1,469,718 89 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA COMBINING STATEMENT OF NET POSITION INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS December 31, 2012 ASSETS Current Assets Cash and investments Noncurrent Assets Property and Equipment Machinery and equipment Less: Accumulated depreciation Net Property and Equipment TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AND NET POSITION Current Liabilities Due to other funds Net Position Net investment in capital assets Unrestricted Total Net Position TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET POSITION FORM 1-1 Radio IT FFE Replacement Replacement Replacement Total $ 26,834 $ 16,236 $ $ 43,070 99,851 135,431 363,153 598,435 45,072 97,890 255,489 398,451 54,779 37,541 107,664 199,984 $ 81,613 $ 53,777 $ 107,664 $ 243,054 $ $ $ 47,748 $ 47,748 54,779 37,541 107,664 199,984 26,834 16,236 (47,748) (4,678) 81,613 53,777 59,916 195,306 $ 81,613 $ 53,777 $ 107,664 $ 243,054 90 FORM 1-2 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND NET POSITION INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 Radio IT FFE Replacement Replacement Replacement Total Operating Expenses Repairs and maintenance $ $ 1,314 $ 68,349 $ 69,663 Depreciation 8,321 12,435 29,578 50,334 Total Operating Expenses 8,321 13,749 97,927 119,997 Other Revenue (Expense) Investment earnings 186 112 (330) (32) Net (Loss) (8,135) (13,637) (98,257) (120,029) Net Position, Beginning of Year 89,748 67,414 158,173 315,335 Net Position, End of Year $ 81,613 $ 53,777 $ 59,916 $ 195,306 91 Cash Flows from Operating Activities Cash payments to suppliers Cash Flows From Investing Activities FORM 1-3 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA COMBINING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 Radio IT FFE Replacement Replacement Replacement Total $ $ (1,314) $ (76,130) $ (77,444) Interest earnings received 186 112 (330) (32) Cash Flows from Noncapital Financing Activities Decrease in due from other funds 13,676 13,676 Increase in due to other funds 34,072 34,072 Net Cash Provided By Noncapital Financing Activities 13,676 34,072 47,748 Cash Flows from Capital and Related Financing Activities Acquisition of capital assets - (6,236) (6,236) Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 13,862 (7,438) (42,388) (35,964) Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year 12,972 23,674 42,388 79,034 Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year $ 26,834 $ 16,236 $ $ 43,070 RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES Operating income (loss) $ (8,321) $ (13,749) $ (97,927) $ (119,997) Adjustments to reconcile operating income to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation 8,321 12,435 29,578 50,334 Increase (decrease) in: Accounts payable (7,781) (7,781) Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities $ $ (1,31q $ (76,130) $ (77,444) 92 This Page Leff Blank Intentionally CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA GENERAL FUND STATEMENTS OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE - BUDGET AND ACTUAL For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 REVENUES Taxes Property Franchise Total Taxes Licenses and Permits Business Nonbusiness Total Licenses and Permits Intergovernmental MSA - maintenance Fire state aid Other County and local Total Intergovernmental Charges for Services Fines and forfeits Investment earnings Miscellaneous Revenue TOTAL REVENUES FORM J-1 Variance with 2012 Final Budget - Budgeted Amounts Actual Positive Original Final Amounts (Negative) $ 2,451,903 $ 2,451,903 $ 2,507,990 $ 56,087 38,500 38,500 41,996 3,496 2,490,403 2,490,403 2,549,986 59,583 10,250 10,250 12,935 2,685 170,850 170,850 317,884 147,034 181,100 181,100 330,819 149,719 75,000 75,000 87,578 12,578 40,000 40,000 38,823 (1,177) 2,749 2,749 (2,749) 15,500 15,500 35,628 20,128 133,249 133,249 162,029 28,780 8,850 8,850 5,726 (3,124) 53,000 53,000 58,385 5,385 20,000 20,000 90,983 70,983 14,384 14,384 69,450 55,066 $ 2,900,986 $ 2,900,986 $ 3,267,378 $ 366,392 94 FORM J-1 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA GENERAL FUND STATEMENTS OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE - BUDGET AND ACTUAL (CONTINUED) For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 Variance with 2012 Final Budget - Budgeted Amounts Actual Positive Original Final Amounts (Negative) EXPENDITURES General Government Mayor and Council Personnel services $ 17,692 $ 17,692 $ 17,728 $ (36) Other services and charges 17,700 17,700 8,981 8,719 Total Mayor and Council 35,392 35,392 26,709 8,683 Election Other services and charges 11,950 11,950 14,124 (2,174) Administration Personnel services 333,327 333,327 352,085 (18,758) Supplies 8,000 8,000 11,953 (3,953) Other services and charges 79,411 79,411 87,055 (7,644) Total Administration 420,738 420,738 451,093 (30,355) Communications Personnel services 13,276 13,276 13,334 (58) Other services and charges 44,400 44,400 39,676 4,724 Total Communications 57,676 57,676 53,010 4,666 Building Supplies 1,400 1,400 570 830 Other services and charges 38,400 38,400 34,537 3,863 Total Building 39,800 39,800 35,107 4,693 Professional Services Assessor 46,000 46,000 44,978 1,022 Accounting and auditing 60,000 60,000 91,048 (31,048) Legal 65,000 65,000 71,250 (6,250) Engineering 70,000 70,000 69,864 136 Total Professional Services $ 241,000 $ 241,000 $ 277,140 $ (36,140) 95 FORM J-1 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA GENERAL FUND STATEMENTS OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE - BUDGET AND ACTUAL (CONTINUED) For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 Variance with 2012 Final Budget - Budgeted Amounts Actual Positive Original Final Amounts (Negative) EXPENDITURES General Government Planning and Zoning Personnel services $ 142,937 $ 142,937 $ 120,715 $ 22,222 Supplies 750 750 1,202 (452) Other services and charges 28,350 28,350 55,612 (27,262) Total Planning and Zoning 172,037 172,037 177,529 (5,492) Total General Government 978,593 978,593 1,034,712 (56,119) Public Safety Police Contracted services 493,000 493,000 492,995 5 Fire Protection Personnel services 226,950 226,950 225,006 1,944 2% fire aid 40,000 40,000 37,324 2,676 Supplies 25,500 25,500 36,890 (11,390) Other services and charges 135,850 135,850 111,756 24,094 Total Fire Protection 428,300 428,300 410,976 17,324 Building Inspector Personnel services 80,651 80,651 91,249 (10,598) Supplies 500 500 1,738 (1,238) Other services and charges 14,390 14,390 47,940 (33,550) Total Building Inspector 95,541 95,541 140,927 (45,386) Animal Control Supplies 100 100 100 Other services and charges 7,600 7,600 2,121 5,479 Total Animal Control 7,700 7,700 2,121 5,579 Criminal Legal 51,000 51,000 51,474 (474) Emergency Communications 6,000 6,000 11,444 (5,444) Total Public Safety $ 1,081,541 $ 1,081,541 $ 1,109,937 $ (28,396) 96 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA GENERAL FUND STATEMENTS OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE - BUDGET AND ACTUAL (CONTINUED) For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 EXPENDITURES Public Works General Personnel services Supplies Other services and charges Total General Trees Street Lighting Total Public Works Culture and Recreation Parks Personnel services Supplies Other services and charges Total Culture and Recreation Total Expenditures Excess (deficiency) of revenues over (under) expenditures FORM J-1 Variance with 2012 Final Budget - Budgeted Amounts Actual Positive Original Final Amounts (Negative) $ 205,924 $ 205,924 $ 191,052 $ 14,872 133,100 133,100 91,635 41,465 114,225 114,225 118,932 (4,707) 453,249 453,249 401,619 51,630 5,000 5,000 4,126 874 24,500 24,500 40,796 (16,296) 482,749 482,749 446,541 36,208 145,103 145,103 120,905 24,198 8,400 8,400 6,218 2,182 29,600 29,600 23,860 5,740 183,103 183,103 150,983 32,120 2,725,986 2,725,986 2,742,173 (16,187) 175,000 175,000 525,205 350,205 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Transfers out (175,000) (175,000) 175,000 NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE 525,205 525,205 FUND BALANCE, January 1 2,913,920 2,913,920 2,913,920 FUND BALANCE, December 31 $ 2,913,920 $ 2,913,920 $ 3,439,125 $ 525,205 97 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA COMBINING BALANCE SHEET DEBT SERVICE FUNDS December 31, 2012 2002 GO 2006A GO 2009A GO Improvement 2004 GO CIP Equipment Refunding Bonds Bonds Certificates Bonds ASSETS Cash and investments $ 161 $ 169,596 $ 20,631 $ 2,367 Cash with fiscal agent 2,855,141 Receivables (Net of allowance for uncollectibles) Special assessments Due from other governmental units 275,000 TOTAL ASSETS $ 161 $ 3,024,737 $ 20,631 $ 277,367 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE LIABILITIES Accounts payable $ $ $ $ Deferred revenue 275,000 Total liabilities 275,000 FUND BALANCE Restricted 161 3,024,737 20,631 2,367 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE $ 161 $ 3,024,737 $ 20,631 $ 277,367 98 2009B GO 2010A GO Improvement Improvement Bonds Bonds $ 164,205 $ 142,844 FORM K-1 2011A GO 2012B GO Improvement Improvement Bonds Bonds Total $ 153,623 $ 5,731 $ 659,158 2,855,141 50,376 73,516 63,100 186,992 275,000 $ 214,581 $ 216,360 $ 216,723 $ 5,731 $ 3,976,291 $ $ $ 13,500 $ $ 13,500 50,376 73,516 63,100 461,992 50,376 73,516 76,600 475,492 164,205 142,844 140,123 5,731 3,500,799 $ 214,581 $ 216,360 $ 216,723 $ 5,731 $ 3,976,291 99 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES DEBT SERVICE FUNDS For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 REVENUES Taxes Intergovernmental Special assessments Investment earnings TOTAL REVENUES EXPENDITURES Debt Service Principal Interest and other charges Bond issuance costs TOTAL EXPENDITURES Net change in fund balances FUND BALANCES, Beginning FUND BALANCES, Ending 2002 GO 2006A GO 2009A GO Improvement 2004 GO CIP Equipment Refunding Bonds Bonds Certificates Bonds $ $ 160,000 $ 56,532 $ 161 3,540 175,000 172,987 347,987 161 (184,447) 75,225 142 2,367 56,674 77,592 46,000 65,000 7,840 10,225 53,54U 75,225 2,834 2,367 $ 161 $ 3,024,737 $ 20,631 $ 2,367 100 FORM K-2 2009B GO 2010A GO 2011A GO 2012B GO Improvement Improvement Improvement Improvement Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds Total $ 54,639 $ 64,498 $ 76,000 $ $ 411,669 75,225 11,631 12,982 72,778 97,552 1,127 988 969 5,731 14,864 67,397 78,468 149,747 5,731 599,310 55,000 65,000 12,913 12,786 10,502 406,000 227,253 67,913 77,786 10,502 633,253 (516) 682 139,245 5,731 (33,943) 164,721 142,162 878 3,534,742 $ 164,205 $ 142,844 $ 140,123 $ 5,731 $ 3,500,799 101 FORM L-1 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA COMBINING SCHEDULE OF CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AGENCYFUNDS For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 Balance Balance January 1 Additions Deletions December 31 ESCROW ASSETS Cash and investments $ 335,383 $ 299,300 $ 207,100 $ 427,583 LIABILITIES Accounts payable $ 5,000 $ 180,100 $ 177,100 $ 8,000 Deposits payable 330,383 316,300 227,100 419,583 TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 335,383 $ 496,400 $ 404,200 $ 427,583 YELLOW RIBBON ASSETS Cash and investments $ (128) $ $ $ (128) Accounts receivable 128 128 TOTALASSETS $ $ $ $ TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS ASSETS Cash and investments $ 335,255 $ 299,300 $ 207,100 $ 427,455 Accounts receivable 128 128 TOTAL ASSETS $ 335,383 $ 299,300 $ 207,100 $ 427,583 LIABILITIES Accounts payable $ 5,000 $ 180,100 $ 177,100 $ 8,000 Deposits payable 330,383 316,300 227,100 419,583 TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 335,383 $ 496,400 $ 404,200 $ 427,583 102 CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA OTHER REPORT SECTION December 31, 2012 This Page Leff Blank lhtentionally SMITH•SCHAFER & ASSOCIATES, LTD. Certified Public Accountants and Consultants Members of American Institute of CPA's, Private Companies Practice Section, Minnesota Society of CPA's INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT ON MINNESOTA LEGAL COMPLIANCE To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota We have audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, 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, as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012, and the related notes to the financial statements, and have issued our report thereon dated June 28, 2013. The Minnesota Legal Compliance Audit Guide for Political Subdivisions, promulgated by the State Auditor pursuant to Minnesota State Statutes Sec. 6.65, contains seven categories of compliance to be tested: contracting and bidding, deposits and investments, conflicts of interest, public indebtedness, claims and disbursements, miscellaneous provisions and tax increment financing. Our audit considered all of the listed categories, except that we did not test for compliance with the provisions for tax increment financing because the City has not established a tax increment financing district. In connection with our audit, nothing came to our attention that caused us to believe that the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota failed to comply with the provisions of the Minnesota Legal Compliance Audit Guide for Political Subdivisions. 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 of Lake Elmo, Minnesota's noncompliance with the above referenced provisions. This report is intended solely for the information and use of those charged with governance and management of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota and the State Auditor and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than these specified parties. Maplewood, Minnesota June 28, 2013 Maplewood Office • 2035 E County Road D • Suite A • Maplewood MN 55109 • PH (651) 770-8414 • FAX (651) 770-5175 Rochester Office • 220 South Broadway • Suite 102 • Rochester, MN 55904 • (PH (507) 288-3277 • FAX (507) 288-4571 Red Wing Office • 519 Bush Street • Red Wing, MN 55066 • PH (651) 388-2858 • FAX (651) 388-6414 Edina Office • 6800 France Avenue South • Suite 1781 OFsiina, MN 55435 • PH (952) 920-1455 • FAX (952) 920-6603 This Page Leff Blank Intentionally