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Liquor Operations <br />The profitability of St. Anthony's Liquor Operations continues to be a focus for City <br />Council and Staff. Profits from the operation of our two stores have a significant impact <br />on our City's ability purchase capital equipment without issuing debt. They also provide <br />a source of funding for reducing the general fund tax levy. <br />The profits for year 2010 from Liquor Operations totaled $465,798. For 2011, the <br />projected profits from Liquor Operations are estimated to be at or near our 2010 profit <br />level. <br />In 2012, the allocation of liquor operating profits includes $305,800 being transferred to <br />the General Fund and $94,200 is designated to fund the purchases of Capital Equipment <br />for all City Departments. <br />Conclusion <br />"Our mission is to be a progressive, livable, walkable Village which is safe and secure" <br />The Mayor, City Council and Staff will continue to closely monitor the needs of the <br />community and set goals to meet the level of services that the community desires at the <br />most affordable cost. <br />St. Anthony is a thriving and stable community. A key factor in improving our <br />community is intergovernmental cooperation between the City, the School District, <br />Hennepin/Ramsey Counties, the Middle Mississippi Management Organization, the Rice <br />Creek Watershed as well as the Police Contracts with Lauderdale and Falcon Heights. <br />The quarterly meetings held between the School Board and the City Council along with <br />our on-going dialog and partnering with our local businesses, Hennepin/Ramsey Counties <br />and the Watershed Districts help us in developing a better understanding of the overall <br />needs of the community. <br />The City continues to be very active in the League of Minnesota Cities, the Association <br />of Metropolitan Municipalities and our local Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis. <br />Undoubtedly, the responsible management of our financial resources in a weakened <br />economy, while providing strong services and infrastructure improvements to our <br />Community, will remain an exciting challenge for the City Council and Staff. <br />Yours truly, <br />_MaY%Casey <br />Mark Casey <br />City Manager <br />