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Liquor Operations <br />The profitability of St. Anthony’s Liquor Operations continues to be a focus for City Council and <br />Staff. The profits from store operations enhance the City’s ability purchase capital equipment. In <br />addition profits provide a source of funding for general fund tax levy reduction. <br />In 2015, the allocation of liquor operating profits includes $214,244 being transferred to the General <br />Fund and $108,200 is designated to the Capital Equipment Fund and $73,000 is designated to the <br />Building Improvement. In 2014 funding to the General Fund was lowered by $91,556 thus reducing <br />the City’s operating budget’s reliance on Liquor profits. <br />Conclusion <br />“Our mission is to be a progressive, livable, walkable Village which is sustainable, safe and secure”. <br />The Mayor, City Council and Staff will continue to closely monitor the needs of the community and <br />set goals to meet the level of services that the community desires at the most affordable cost. <br />St. Anthony is a thriving and stable community. A key factor in improving our community is <br />intergovernmental cooperation between the City, the School District, Hennepin/Ramsey Counties, the <br />Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, the Rice Creek Watershed as well as the Police <br />Contracts with Lauderdale and Falcon Heights. <br />The quarterly meetings held between the School Board and the City Council along with our on-going <br />dialog and partnering with our local businesses, Hennepin/Ramsey Counties and the Watershed <br />Districts help us in developing a better understanding of the overall needs of the community. <br />The City continues to be very active in the League of Minnesota Cities, the Association of <br />Metropolitan Municipalities (Metro Cities), and our local Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis. <br />Undoubtedly, the responsible management of our financial resources will contribute to providing <br />strong services and infrastructure improvements to our Community; management of this process is an <br />rewarding challenge for the City Council and Staff. <br />6