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Grants, Donations and Partnerships <br />To help offset the cost of operations and capital equipment, Staff continues to participate in Federal, <br />State and local grant programs. Donations from private sources along with City partnerships with local <br />organizations also generate financial benefits. Since 1999, the City has received $35,097,844 in total <br />grants, donations and US Army proceeds. When spread over a population of 9,234 this represents <br />$3,800 per resident. Recently accepted Grants and donations include: <br />Hennepin County Recycling Grant <br />St. Paul TZD grant <br />Ramsey County Safe and Sober grants <br />State of Minnesota Fire Fighters training grants <br />MN Petrofund grants <br />Kiwanis Club police donation <br />Hennepin Co Healthy Tree Canopy Grant <br />Liquor Operations <br />The profitability of St. Anthony’s Liquor Operations continues to be a focus for City Council and Staff. <br />The individual Liquor store sales have been projected at a conservative growth rate (using 2024 actual <br />sales) for 2025 budget purposes. The use of 2025 liquor profits to support general fund operations will <br />be $300,000. This transfer level ensures the Liquor Fund retains adequate working capital fund for both <br />current operating and capital needs. <br />Conclusion <br />“Our mission is to promote a high quality of life to those <br />we serve through outstanding city services.” <br />The Mayor, City Council and Staff will continue to closely monitor the needs of everyone in the <br />community and set goals to meet the level of services that the community desires at the most <br />affordable cost. <br />St. Anthony is a thriving and stable community. Due in large part to our-intergovernmental cooperation <br />between the City, the School District, Hennepin/Ramsey Counties, the Mississippi Watershed <br />Management Organization, the Rice Creek Watershed as well as the Police and Financial contracted <br />services provided to other governments. <br />The City continues to be very active in the League of Minnesota Cities, the Association of Metropolitan <br />Municipalities (Metro Cities), 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 everyone in our community. Management of this <br />process is a rewarding challenge for the City Council and Staff. <br />7