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Home My WebLink About2011-12-15_WORK SESSIONCITY OF EDINA 2012 & 2013 BUDGET ALTERNATIVES ALTERNATE 1: Reduce General Fund levy by $111,556 in 2012 and $158,000 in 2013 to close gap between revenues and expenditures. ALTERNATE 2: Assume 1 % COLA increase for salaries for 2012 where contracts are not already signed. ALTERNATE 3: Same as Alternate 1 PLUS use an additional $300,000 of surplus to buy down 2012 levy. Recodification, HRIS & Compensation projects are not funded. NOTE 1: Tax capacity levies include the general fund, city hall, equipment, gymnasium, fire station and public works levies. The Park Bond Market Value Referendum levy is a market value levy, and is excluded from this calculation, which results in different values. G:\BudgetX2012 BudgetXMeeting materials \12 15 2011 Special Meeting \Levy altematives.xlsx 12/14/2011 Actual Proposed Alternate 1 Alternate 2 Alternate 3 2010 2011 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 General Fund Levies General Operating Levy $20,737,472 $21,004,000 $21,604,402 $21,989,994 $21,492,846 $21,831,994 $21,473,307 $21,858,899 $21,192,846 $21,831,994 General Fund Subtotal 20,737,472 21,004,000 21,604,402 21,989,994 21,492,846 21,831,994 21,473,307 21,858,899 21,192,846 21,831,994 Debt Service Fund Levies City Hall Debt Service 1,039,561 949,850 950,800 949,850 950,800 949,850 950,800 949,850 950,800 949,850 Equipment Certificates 164,010 164,010 67,500 - 67,500 - 67,500 - 67,500 - Gymnasium Debt Service 381,793 396,444 411,644 396,444 411,644 396,444 411,644 396,444 411,644 396,444 Fire Station Debt Service 454,591 431,544 432,744 431,544 432,744 431,544 432,744 431,544 432,744 431,544 Public Works Facility Debt Service 1,172,802 1,232,460 1,178,202 1,536,743 1,178,202 1,536,743 1,178,202 1,536,743 1,178,202 1,536,743 Park Bond Market Value Levy 602,250 615,837 610,862 615,837 610,862 615,837 610,862 615,837 610,862 615,837 Debt Service Fund Subtotal 3,815,007 3,790,145 3,651,752 3,930,418 3,651,752 3,930,418 3,651,752 3,930,418 3,651,752 3,930,418 Construction Fund Levies Equipment Levy 940,494 992,072 992,072 992,072 992,072 992,072 992,072 992,072 992,072 992,072 Construction Fund Subtotal 940,494 992,072 992,072 992,072 992,072 992,072 992,072 992,072 992,072 992,072 Total Property Tax Levy $ 25,492,973 $ 25,786,217 $ 26,248,226 $ 26,912,484 $ 26,136,670 $ 26,754,484 $ 26,117,131 $ 26,781,389 $ 25,836,670 $ 26,754,484 General + Equipment Levy Increase 2.24% 1.47% 2.73% 1.71% 2.22% 1.51% 2.13% 1.72% 0.82% 2.88% Debt Levy Increase (Decrease) 29.27% -0.65% -3.65% 7.63% -3.65% 7.63% - 3.65% 7.63% - 3.65% 7.63% Total Property Tax Levy Increase 5.54% 1.15% 1.79% 2.531/6 1.36% O 2.369/6 1.28% O 2.549/6 0.209/6 3.55% Tax Capacity Levy Increase NOTEI 5.68% 1.12% 1.86% 2.57% 1.41% 2.40% 1.33% 2.58% 0.22% 3.62% 2012 City Taxes on Median Single Family Home $ 1,039 $ 1,067 $ 1,063 $ 1,062 $ 1,050 $ Change From 2011 Taxes $ 28 $ 24 $ 23 $ 11 ALTERNATE 1: Reduce General Fund levy by $111,556 in 2012 and $158,000 in 2013 to close gap between revenues and expenditures. ALTERNATE 2: Assume 1 % COLA increase for salaries for 2012 where contracts are not already signed. ALTERNATE 3: Same as Alternate 1 PLUS use an additional $300,000 of surplus to buy down 2012 levy. Recodification, HRIS & Compensation projects are not funded. NOTE 1: Tax capacity levies include the general fund, city hall, equipment, gymnasium, fire station and public works levies. The Park Bond Market Value Referendum levy is a market value levy, and is excluded from this calculation, which results in different values. G:\BudgetX2012 BudgetXMeeting materials \12 15 2011 Special Meeting \Levy altematives.xlsx 12/14/2011 s, t 0 [e(V119&nAM e5 R 4 V C ' �� t � � :J ^• � -��r.` ! • '� 1. s ��. �,` C � • � 1 M!' _ � �• . . +sal � j a ` A v Ai AMA ft NO fir. AL Ad :�r: r �' $ ^., ,�•` yl r4r ar►i. �1�r �`�1.. 1 r. •Over 300 Volunteer Hours — 5 Steering Committee Meetings — 9 Executive Committee Meetings — 3 Multi -day Community Workshops • Community Participation in Workshops — Focus Groups — Work Groups — Program Meetings Presentations Public Engagement MUM= 0 D00c hot lb '1 il NFIRMAM R Q v r • Press Releases Boards and Commissions • Blogging on Citizen Outreach via a memo and materials to Board Liaisons Engagement City Council notice on • Posting at Grocery Store October 18 with times and center of Jerry's Doors dates • Utility Bills Stuffers Door Drop Circular /Poster- • Posters at 85 locations Condensed version of around City Workshop Agenda's to be used for email and • Personal outreach via email door /dropping (Various distribution lists and word people did this from the of mouth Steering Committee) • Edina Sun Articles Patch Articles Extensive Communications Outreach OHO n?C1 Public Engagement • January 7, 2012 - Steering Cmte Work Session • January 19, 2012 - Final Steering Cmte Approval • January 25, 2012 - Release of Proposed Plan and Beginning of Comment Period • February 22, 2012 - Planning Public Hearing • February 28, 2012 - City Council Work Session? • March 9, 2012 - Close of Public Comments • March 20, 2012 - Presentation to City Council Process to Complete Planning Phase jqAt ce�na -)nrn ?4,111 2012 QTR 2 ApnI May Junc OTR 3 July Aug SW OTR 4 Oct . 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Consider layering development over supporting infrastructure and taking advantage of the natural topography of the area. 4. Design for the present and the future by pursuing logical increments of change using key parcels as stepping stones to a more vibrant, walkable, functional, attractive, and life - filled place. 5. Organize parking as an effective resource for the district by linking community parking to public and private destinations while also providing parking that is convenient for businesses and customers. 6. Improve movement within and access to the district for people of all ages by facilitating multiple modes of transportation, and preserve future transit opportunities provided by the rail corridor. 7. Create an identity and unique sense of place that incorporates natural spaces into a high quality and sustainable development reflecting Edina's innovative development heritage. Guiding Principles aMM =11 0 0 0 0 G r 1. •�-- - - -- - — - - - -- �r fs • Y. 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Bus Garage Site • multi -level parking • retail / service office use • possible drive - thru use C. Warner Site • Townhouses fronting the OLG open space D. Eden Avenue Streetscape • Bus stop integrated • boulevard organizes intersection alignments E. Jerry's Streetscape -lle ry ■r I r ■ L jig 8 ■ rM ■ C ti ■ oal E flow 0 L { r Ca 0 U CVNIMMAM 6 R 4 U r • Develop and improve the district as three smaller "villages" that are connected physically and by a signature character and identity • Recognize the need for a range of housing types and choices and address those markets that also reinforce the district vision • Emphasize the connection to Minnehaha Creek • Create a recognized, visible arts identity and provide space /place for greater community arts users and producers • Address need's of underserved populations (teens, singles, seniors, etc) • Establish community commons; a multi - purpose facility for a wide audience (e.g., whole body, whole life, health and wellness, ) and as a focal point and central gathering place • Celebrate the "Birthplace" of Edina, the Mill, and record the oral history of GrandView Heights; tell the stories • Emphasize a pedestrian - oriented sense of place that produces an appropriate scale and function, and preserves surrounding views • Support economic growth and community stability by providing accessible and efficient connections between home, school, work, recreation and business destinations by improving the pedestrian and vehicular environments throughout the area. Land Use Goals Ir 15W�iv C • Acknowledge "No net loss yet aggressively seek new public space • In general improve the bike and pedestrian environment - make it safe, friendly and include adequate parking area for bikes • Create a civic center /community facility that connects east and west and serves as an indoor/ outdoor gathering space • Create a prominent public realm of connected parks, green space, paths, plazas and private open space — a legible green framework as the primary form giver • Provide views within the district and maintain important viewsheds (such as the "grand view ") for public use • Plan for a safe, comfortable pedestrian environment that links public and private destinations north south (neighborhoods, Library, 'businesses) and east west (neighborhoods, businesses, commons, city hall) Public Realm Goals oeo 0 c • Support a more efficient, compact & safe access to Hwy 100 from Vernon & Eden • Create a more bike and pedestrian environment by applying Complete Streets and Living Streets principles to Vernon, Eden and the local street network • Create an improved circulation and access network between public streets /parcels and private development/destinations • Create an enhanced parking environment that, in part, depends on shared district parking supplies centrally located • Partner with Metro Transit to implement a community -scale Park -n -Ride in the area • Complete the historical transition of Vernon (old Hwy 169) to a local district street • Identify & implement a demonstration project for "Complete /Living" streets principles • Provide additional auto, bike & pedestrian connections east - west in the district • Maintain and improve parking, access, circulation in the short term for convenience, retail, and service uses • Complete the pedestrian /bike system ... make bikes and pedestrians a priority and allow for a safe crossing over Hwy 100 • Take Leadership related to highway 100 interchange... build the "reason platform" for multi -modal access and gateways • Reserve the CP Rail corridor for future, possible public transit and non - motorized movement/ connection in the district • Reduce congestion by providing safe travel choices that encourage non- motorized transportation options, increasing the overall capacity of the transportation network. Transportation Goals Cf- @DMM= Goo etc • Take a position on sustainability; be a model for city, wide sustainability • Define incentives to attract "Best -in- Class" development that deliver highest levels of sustainable design • Take advantage of "free" resources: wind, rain and sun • Reduce heat island eff ect and create a pedestrian environment that is pleasant, shaded and visually interesting • Address stormwater runoff in all phases and facets of the district • Build on existing infrastructure • Take advantage of available partnerships / funding • District (not separate site) solutions • Application of the GreenStep Best Practices Sustainability Goals M E: M 0 City Hall a 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 Phone 952 - 927 -8861 a Fax 952 -826 -0390 a www.CityofEdina.com Date: December 20, 2011 %: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members From: Kevin Staunton, GrandView Heights Steering Committee Chair Re: GrandView Heights Small Area Plan - Draft Members of our Steering Committee are looking forward to updating you on the progress we've been making on the GrandView District Small Area Plan. At our December 8th meeting, we reviewed a draft of a Plan we will be working to finalize over the next month or so. An electronic copy of that plan is posted on the Grandview portion of www.edinacitizenengagement.org for you to review. A summary version is included in the packet. On Tuesday evening, we'll provide an overview of the draft. At our December 8 meeting we also adopted a schedule for the remainder of this phase of the planning process. It calls for the Steering Committee to approve a final version of the proposed Plan by January 19, public comment to be received between January 25 and March 9, a public hearing before the Planning Commission in late February, and presentation to the City Council on March 20. We would like to get your reaction to that schedule and get your thoughts on the notice and venue for the Planning Commission's public hearing. Thanks again for all your support throughout this process. We look forward to visiting with you on Tuesday. City nF Fdinn a d801 Worst 50th StrPPt a FAnn. MN 55d7d GrandView Heights Small Area Plan s*. L —4aL& 1 1, Orkt," Edina, Minnesota December 7, 2011 Table of Contents 1. Hope for Change 2. Thoughts and Interactions 3. Patterns for a Neighborhood Center 4. Moving Forward with a Purpose 5. Appendix 12/07/11 3 6 9 43 55 1. Hope for Change Steering Committee Ken Potts Kim Melin ` Randy Halvorson Chris Rofidal Steve Buss Gene Persha Richard Borland Larry Chestler Laura Giertsen Ellen Jones Terry Ahlstrum Dick Ward Bill Neuendorf Tim McIlwain Bright Dornblaser Andy Brown Suzanne Davison Greg Domke Sandy Fox Dick Crockett Arne Cook Tom Bonneville Kim Montgomery Tim Murphy - Zhomas Raeuchle Consultant Team Cuningham Group Architecture, PA HR Green Community Design Group Springsted Inc. Tom Ruppert Peter Sussman Lisa Diehl Bob Kojetin David Davison Bernie Beaver Mike Platteter Peyton Robb Dan Gieseke Diane Reinhart James Justice Darcy Winter Paul Nelson David Novak Linda Urban Tom Mattison Ken and Adele Floren Michael Schroeder Kevin Staunton Michael Fischer Brett Johnson Collin Bredeson Deron Lindquist Eric Bredesen Jim Baisch CUNINGHAM G R 0 U P Land Use Land use in the district is currently focused on retail and service uses that are visible from Vernon. The majority of these uses are auto - oriented and are accessible from Vernon and Gus Young Lane. The exception is the GrandView Square development that includes residential, office and civic uses all organized around a central green space. The Comprehensive Plan identifies GrandView Heights as a mixed -use center character area, a potential "area of change" and guides future land as a mixed use center. The Comprehensive Plan goes on to say.... "the district is in the process of evolving from a somewhat scattered auto - oriented district to a more integrated mixed of uses..." The over - arching concept is to support the "go -to" uses (auto- oriented) while anticipating more "stay - at" uses (pedestrian- oriented) and improve future use and built form around three key civic "centers ": City Hall, the library and a community commons (civic building and green space). The future land use plan proposes a broader mix of uses arranged around a new central green space (GrandView green) located on the public works site and fronting onto Arcadia. The plan emphasizes a mixed -use sub -area between Vernon/Eden/Hwy 100 and the rail corridor. Arcadia is seen as a more residential street with a range of condo, apartments and multi-level townhouse types. Mixed -use and office buildings are anticipated and may be oriented to Vernon and/or south toward Eden and the OLG fields, (a significant open space that is a visual amenity to the greater district.) 12/07/11 3. Patterns for a Neighborhood Center Vernon is assumed to remain more convenience and service oriented with improved pedestrian sidewalks /connections safer street crossings(especially to the Brookside neighborhood), bike lanes and better organized/ managed traffic flow and parking. Both Eden and Vernon are anticipated to employ Complete and Living Street principles that emphasize the place - qualities of streets. Across Hwy 100 to the east the Vernon/50th/ Eden alignment culminates with City Hall; long term uses are assumed to accommodate a greater civic/community presence when/if the Hwy 100 interchange is reconfigured as a split- diamond facility. FBI Goals • Develop and improve the district as three smaller "villages" that are connected physically and by a signature character and identity • Recognize the need for a range of housing types and choices and address those markets that also reinforce the district vision • Emphasize the connection to Minnehaha Creek • Create a recognized, visible arts identity and provide space/place for greater community arts users and producers • Address needs of underserved populations (teens, singles, seniors, etc) • Establish community commons; a multi- purpose facility for a wide audience (e.g., whole body, whole life, health and wellness, ) and as a focal point and central gathering place • Celebrate the "Birthplace" of Edina, the Mill, and record the oral history of GrandView Heights; tell the stories • Emphasize a pedestrian- oriented sense of place that produces an appropriate scale and function, and preserves surrounding views • Support economic growth and community stability by providing accessible and efficient connections between home, school, work, recreation and business destinations by improving the pedestrian and vehicular environments throughout the area. CUNINGHAM G P 0 U P Public Realm Public realm refers to all land and area under the ownership of the city; this includes city streets & ROW, parks and open space, parcels of land or other assets that are used to provide individual and collective benefit and amenity to all residents and the general public. The greater value and power of the public realm is its ability to connect neighborhoods, businesses, schools, parks and open space into a larger whole greater than the sum of the individual elements. Streets and ROW make up a major (and connected) portion of the public realm and represent a significant opportunity to enhance and connect the community. It is critical to view streets, then, not as just conveyors for automobiles but multi-modal facilities that provide democratic accessibility for all and increase the livability of the community as form- givers and green space. The result should be a greater sense of green throughout the district. 12/07/11 3. Patterns for a Neighborhood Center Goals • Acknowledge "No net loss", yet aggressively seek new public space • In general improve the bike and pedestrian environment — make it safe, friendly and include adequate parking area for bikes • Create a civic center /community facility that connects east and west and serves as an indoor/ outdoor gathering space • Create a prominent public realm of connected parks, green space, paths, plazas and private open space — a legible green framework as the primary form giver • Provide views within the district and maintain important viewsheds (such as the "grand view") for public use • Plan for a safe, comfortable pedestrian environment that links public and private destinations north south (neighborhoods, library, businesses) and east west (neighborhoods, businesses, commons, city hall) [24] Images (top to bottom) Oasaka, Japan Montreal, Canada The high Line, New York CUNINGHNM G R 0 U V Transportation The GrandView area street and movement network is primarily composed of Vernon/50th Street (reliever /augmenter arterial), Eden (local street, state -aid facility) and the multiple ingress/ egress ramp system of Hwy 100 (designated a principal arterial) .There are other local streets but most only provide limited service (such as Summit Avenue) or access that dead ends (such as Brookside off Eden). The Hwy interchange has a number of on and off ramps that according to MNDOT are redundant and/or unsafe. Vernon is a county facility that south of Interlachen has seen a reduction of average daily traffic over the past 10 years; Eden provides a secondary connection within the district east and west over Hwy 100. Eden is designated the primary bike route through the district; Vernon/Interlachen are designated as a secondary routes. The are two major recommendations that support the overall movement and transportation goals of the plan. One, propose that the Hwy 100 interchange be reconfigured into a split- diamond interchange to better manage through traffic and provide improved local access /circulation via frontage roads east and west of the highway. Overtime, this would provide a more connected local system (i.e., more local streets) tied into direct access to Hwy 100 via the frontage roads. Second, propose a new east —west street be built along the north property of the public works site (spanning the CP Rail corridor) connecting to Arcadia from Vernon that would be paired with Gus Young to provide a one -way circulation pattern. The plan is based on one -way in (eastbound) from Vernon on the new GrandView Crossing and one -way out 12/07/11 3. Patterns for a Neighborhood Center (westbound) to Vernon/Interlachen on Gus Young Lane. This pattern would eliminate the left hand turn from Vernon (southbound) into Gus Young Lane. Bike improvements would focus on more lane area and identification along Vernon and Eden, consistent with Living and Complete Streets principles. Over the long term east -west bike and pedestrian access would also be improved with the addition of a new bridge over Hwy 100 that would connect the GrandView Commons to Tupa Park, City Hall and the Minnehaha Creek mill area. In addition to more bike parking facilities in the district the plan also recommends the potential to develop an at -grade bike path in the CP Rail ROW from Eden connecting to Brookside as an, off road option within the district. Functional Class: • Highway 100: Principle Arterial • 50th St: A Minor Augmenter • Vernon Ave: B Minor Connector. • Interlachen Blvd: Major Collector Eden Ave: Local Street Traffic Volume: • 13,000 — 23,000 AADT along W 50th St / Vernon Ave • 4000 — 8000 AADT along Eden Ave Goals • Support a more efficient, compact and safe interchange access to Hwy 100 from Vernon and Eden • Create a more bike and pedestrian environment by applying Complete Streets and Living Streets principles to Vernon, Eden and the local street network • Create an improved circulation and access network between public streets /parcels and private develop ment/destinations • Create an enhanced parking environment that, in part, depends on shared district parking supplies centrally located • Partner with Metro Transit to implement a community-scale Park -n -Ride in the area • Complete the historical transition of Vernon from old Hwy 169 to a local district street • Identify and implement a demonstration project for "Complete/Living" streets principles • Provide additional auto, bike and pedestrian connections east and west in the district • Maintain and improve parking, access, circulation in the short term for convenience, retail, and service uses • Complete the pedestrian/bike system ... make bikes and pedestrians a priority and allow for a safe crossing over Hwy 100 • Take leadership related to highway 100 interchange... build the "reason platform' for multi -modal access and gateways • Reserve the CP Rail corridor for future, possible public transit and non - motorized movement/ connection in the district • Reduce congestion by providing safe travel choices that encourage non - motorized transportation options, increasing the overall capacity of the transportation network. CUNINGHAM G R O U P Sustainability Goals • Take a position on sustainability; be a model forcity wide sustainability • Define incentives to attract "Best -in- Class" development that deliver highest levels ofsustainable design • Take advantage of "free" resources: wind, rain and sun • Reduce heat island eff ect and create a pedestrian environment that is pleasant, shaded and visually interesting • Address stormwater runoff in all phases and facets of the district • Build on existing infrastructure • Take advantage of available partnerships / funding • District (not separate site) solutions • Application of the GreenStep Best Practices Recommendations A number of recommendations should be considered for the District and emerge from what is being done by the City Council, Energy &Environment Commission, Transportation Commission, Planning Commission, other boards /commissions and various stakeholders. 'Ihe GreenStep Cities best practices are an obvious start to how these apply to the District. Beyond that that it will be important to define the District in an organizational manner so that roles and responsibilities can be defined and actions coordinated. A good example would be how a district committee on sustainability could begin 3. Patterns for a Neighborhood Center to define the "Grandview Works" — a sustainable practices approach for how water, waste and energy are addressed from a district point of view. For GrandView there are three levels of approach and opportunity that build from what is being done today in the district (in some cases by individual businesses or owners) and lay the groundwork for a sustainable strategy: 1 — Work from existing strengths and build the foundation • Respond to existing plans, policies and best practices already in place (local, county and regional policies) • Educate the district stakeholders about best practices, case studies, etc. • Establish a general communications structure and forum for what is being done • Consider new policy to focus on redevelopment areas like GrandView with sustainability guidelines • Stormwater management policy at the district level (works with both watersheds) • Pilot project(s) for solar light installation (pedestrian and parking areas) 2 - District Systems • Stormwater strategy — under parking collection/ storage/treatment /reuse , • Recycle /reuse building materials (after demolition) • Grey water use • Trash collection and recycling within the district beyond what is currently required by the city • Consolidated organic recycling focused on restaurants in the area • Generate alternative power for specific uses/ needs • Green and white roofs 3 - Closed Loops • Recycled stormwater into drinking water supply • Recycled grey water into drinking water supply • Off - the -grid • Green buildings — zero carbon _ + CUNINGHAM 12/07/11 �� G R O U P Implementation Major Recomendations Immediate < 1 year 1 Small Area Plan approval 2 Policy for implementation/finance 3 Create sustainability guide from GreenStep 4 TIF District 5 Design Guidelines 5A Form -based code for mixed use center 6 Green building standards required for district 7 Prepare Phase 1 Master Plan 12/07/11 4. Moving Forward with a Purpose 1 -5 Years Land Use Bus Garage site redevelopment Townhouse units on public works site Residential on Warner site /OLG Public Realm 10 GrandView Green over parking structure 11 Arcadia Steps /and streetscape 12 CP Rail bike path from Eden to Brookside 13 Library green space fronting Vernon Transportation /Infrastructure 14 Park n ride structure/green roof@public works site 15 Additional parking south of Jerrys 16 Grandview Crossing bridge & street 17 Eden Living Streets /streetscape /3 lane section 18 Eden Living Streets /Arcadia/Normandale 19 Reconfigure Sherwood as parking street 20 New access from Eden to city ramp parking 21 Jerrys parking Streetscape 22 Implement one -way pairs /remove left to G. Young 23 Reservation on public works site for rail transit use sustainability 24 GrandView Works /Organics recycling center 25 Stormwater reuse & management policy 26 Solar pilot project for public lighting 7N CUNINGHAM G N 0 U P Implementation Major Recomendations 5 -10 Years Land Use 27 Arcadia site redevelopment/include pocket park 28 Apt/condo units on public works site 29 Residential on Warner site/OLG/Phase 2 Public Realm 30 Small civic green at City Hall 31 Arcadia streetscape improvements Transportation /Infrastructure 32 Vernon Living Streets /streetscape /3 lane section 33 Dedicate right turn from Vernon to Interlachen 34 Reconfigure Eden as parking street@City Hall 35 Eden bridge pedestrian/bike enhancements 36 Vernon as primary bike route to Grandy Crossing 37 Consider `turn -back' of Vernon from County Sustainability 38 Stormwater collection/treatment system 39 Grey water reuse/irrigation, etc. 40 GrandView Works /geothermal at OLG fields 12/07/11 4. Moving Forward with a Purpose 10+ Years Land Use 41 East frontage road site redevelopment 42 Civic development on excess MNDOT land Public Realm 43 Hwy 100 pedestrian/bike bridge 44 Green roof/space over underground parking 45 Add green space to Tupa Park 46 Include gateway walls /landscape w /interchange Transportation /Infrastructure 47 Hwy 110 split diamond interchange 48 Realignment of Grange Rd/Eden 49 Add Gus Young extension to frontage road Sustainability 50 Closed loop water supply system 51 GrandView Works /Alternative energy sources W40 CUNINGHAM G H O U P Land Use • �■ 4 r7I i ■ LP 4, Illustrative Master Plan 12/07/11 3. Patterns for a Neighborhood Center l [13] 0 c o i I t Existing buildings Proposed development Civic community buldings 0 CUN:N G HA IVI c n o u v Land Use Phase 1 A. Public Works Site • Community Commons and greenspace • Arcadia Steps • Community Civic building • variety of residential building types • structured parking • park and ride structure B. Bus Garage Site • multi -level parking • retail / service office use • possible drive - thru use C. Warner Site • Townhouses fronting the CLG open space D. Eden Avenue Streetscape • Bus stop integrated • boulevard organizes intersection alignments E. Jerry's Streetscape 12/07/11 1 � .�. t 1 L M: PM e� fl ®° ] a Ue Q r ]0�� 3. Patterns for a Neighborhood Center i rms i 00A■ u E A r den Pie I I � ` I Phase 1 F272 CUNINGHAM G R O U P 3. Patterns for a Neighborhood Center Land Use Arcadia Ave looking North Arcadia Ave CUNINGHAM 12/07/11 G a o u P 3. Patterns for a Neighborhood Center Land Use Public Works Site looking Southeast i1 `., . .� r ..+ n �' e r, r • ' )- !/11''1, ^� _ y 1 `•�� „ • / • R t r� x :��•� • w Public Works Site 12/07/11 lot- \r f ME If r r � CUNINGHAM G R O U P Land Use Bus Garage Site looking Northeast con- 12/07/11 J* f 3. Patterns for a Neighborhood Center �� C U i'� N G M 11 I c Public Realm Library Site looking East D Ii❑ tin nn ,• IC7+' 12/07/11 �a e w 3. Patterns for a Neighborhood Center i ,rte A: L S ` CUNINGHAM G R 0 U P 3. Patterns for a Neighborhood Center Transportation Highway 100 and west frontage road looking west A-C\ T— �� .._� ='JI �' -�litT l'f' / •.l�. �i' �I�yl�/y�lly� LX/`.�+ ��• ti/ - s !1 1 1! � •� � ' 7 �I� � �,EJ� f 7•� 11{ Ill I1� 1111 w N. .—.. r'L -' a(L�•— �- +->,1- • � �� 11. 11' �•� � � !1 11 � _ „ems -_Jyf ,r f � G P • 11 11 � 4 100 . r"i., � � - >� ~ ✓-. � 7�r , `tom �f � 1 C. F CUNINGHAM 12/07/11 _ G R 0 , , City Of Edina Budget Workshops Findings prepared by the Citizens League, December 1, 2011 Introduction City officials of the City of Edina have expressed their interest in engaging city residents more on issues of central importance to Edina. The City has a tradition of citizen involvement, but city officials would like to move those efforts to a new higher level of engagement. The city budget provides an excellent opportunity to reach out to residents in a new way. City budgets, and the property tax system that underpins them, are inherently complex and can readily create confusion or misunderstandings among residents. A city budget is essentially an expression of the kind of place residents want to live in. As such, it a natural instrument for inviting citizen input. The City turned to the Citizens League for assistance in developing community workshops on the budget. The Citizens League has extensive experience in community engagement and, very importantly, it is strictly nonpartisan so it has a high degree of credibility in the community. The purpose of the workshops was to gather residents' views on a handful of important budget issues. In the process, workshop participants had the opportunity to learn about the city budget and the complexity of decisions involved in making budget decisions. The key findings from the workshops are presented below, following a summary of the workshop content and format and who participated. The key findings are: 1. Participants Were Highly Engaged and Appreciated the Opportunity to Weigh In 2. The Cash Balance Plan Should Be Amended 3. City Amenities Should Become More Self- Supporting 4. Property Taxes Are Reasonable, But Residents Urge Fiscal Conservatism 5. Above all, Participants Value the Quality of Life in Edina Workshop Content and Format Citizens League staff worked with city staff to identify budget issues that would benefit from resident input. The Citizens League then used its expertise in citizen engagement to frame the issues and develop background information in ways that enable meaningful participation by residents. Specifically, the questions put to residents were not technical in nature, but were to be designed to elicit residents' values around certain budgetary decisions. The Citizens League conducted a test run of the workshop with city employees. Pre- testing is important to ensure that the information, questions and answer choices are understandable, perceived to be unbiased, and provide participants with meaningful opportunities for input. A number of changes were made to the information slides, questions and answer choices as a result of the test run. The workshops were two hours each, and consisted of information sharing, table discussions (4 -6 people), moderated large group discussion and interactive "voting" via immediate response devices. The final presentation and workshop questions can be found at http: // edinacitizenengagement .org /2012budget, as well as the summaries and photos from the individual workshops. Participants' input at the workshops was captured in four ways. • A live "survey" was conducted throughout a workshop with the use of individual response devices. Participants sat in small groups and discussed their thoughts on a series of questions. At the end of the discussion period, people "voted" by means of a handheld keypad (individual response devices —IDA). The results were then projected instantaneously on a screen. • Written responses were gathered on questions. Participants were asked to provide greater detail when warranted on their live survey answers. • Comments were recorded throughout the workshops to capture discussion and insights. • A written evaluation completed by participants at the end of the workshop provided further opportunity for general comments and feedback on the workshop. Who Participated? Four workshops were held In November at various locations and times. People participated for a variety of reasons: 45% said they wanted to learn more, 35% had a specific budgetary or property tax concern, and 15% said they attended because it was "their civic duty." About 43 unique people attended the workshops. (A few people attended twice, and while virtually everyone stayed for the complete session, a few left before completing the demographic questions at the end, so the actual number of "votes" cast varies by question). How long-live in Edina? _ �N Unknown* 17.8% Less than 2 years 0.0% 2 -5 years 0.0% 6 -10 years 0.0% 11 -20 years 24.4% 21+ years 57.8% Total 100.0% What quadrant of Edina'do you live in ?. Unknown 20.0% NE: East of Hwy 100, North of Crosstown 26.7% NW: West of Hwy 100, North of Crosstown 24.4% SE: East of Hwy 100, South of Crosstown 15.6% SW: West of Hwy 100, South of Crosstown 13.3% Total 100.0% Do.you' have school -aged children (5 -18) living at home? T � Unknown 15.6% Yes 13.3% No 71.1% Total 100.0% `Do you rent or own .your home? Unknown 17.8% Rent 2.2% Own 80.0% Total 100.0% What is your age? Unknown 17.8% Under 19 0.0% 19 -35 0.0% 36 -50 11.1% 50 -65 33.3% 65+ 37.8% Total 100.0% *A few participants left immediately before demographics were collected at the end of the workshop i Findings Finding one: Participants Were Highly Engaged and Appreciated the Opportunity to Weigh In This finding is stated first because it provides a context for the answers that follow. The participants in each of the workshops were highly engaged and appreciated the opportunity to provide input in an informative, interactive setting. They asked many insightful and nuanced questions; they sought information prior to casting their opinion on a question; they learned from their discussions with one another; and they enjoyed the workshop. During the workshop, 95% of respondents said that would like the opportunity for "more meetings like this" when it comes to resident involvement in budget decisions. When asked the primary reason for attending the workshop, 45% of participants said, "to learn more about the City budget." The written evaluation asked participants to rate various aspects of the workshop, with 1= "not at all" and 4= "a great deal ". • They enjoyed the workshop (average rating of 3.69); o They viewed it as a learning experience (average rating of 3.5); • They found the discussions with their tablemates to be helpful (average rating 3.24); o They think future budget decisions would be made better if policy makers listen to these type of public discussions (average rating of 3.86). Written comments by the participants included: • I loved the discussion of priorities. Too often it's about only the particulars. • Collective wisdom of participants was impressive. • It was great to meet some of the finance people who work behind the scenes. • Making these decisions is very difficult. • Would be nice to have more detail and time for the workshop. Too general at times. • Government by the people is great! City council is interested in our ideas! Finding two: The Cash Balance Plan Should Be Amended Participants expressed some concerns about the plan for the use of $2.5 million in cash reserves. Twenty -eight percent said it was the right plan; 33% felt the plan needs significant changes, and 38% felt it needs minor modifications. There was general, 4 although not unanimous, support for the concept of prepaying bonds and assessments for longer -term property tax relief. In general, participants were fiscally conservative regarding the use of the $2.5 million unreserved cash, in the sense that they do not view it as a windfall or an opportunity to go "shopping ", but more of an opportunity to enhance fiscal stability. As one resident said, "Less bling and more quality of life for everyone." Some supported retaining the $2.5 in the City's fund balance, if only for the next year to ensure that the use of the funds is optimal for the City. They were also interested in knowing what. options had been considered but rejected for the plan. The weakest parts of the plan, in the participants' view, were the portions for construction ($700,000) and technology ($300,000) projects. Participants weren't clear that accelerating projects from the Capital Improvement Plan had much benefit (especially since it isn't known which projects would be funded), and they were unclear about the benefit from the proposed technology projects. An often -asked question about the prepayment of bonds and assessments was "What's the interest rate on the bonds ?" Participants wondered whether prepayment made financial sense given the low interest rates. In general, however, participants did support the concept of applying the cash reserves in ways that provide stability for property taxes in the future (i.e., prepaying the bonds and special assessments). Finding three: City Amenities Should Become More Self- Supporting Participants made clear that they value the various City amenities —the golf courses, the Aquatic Center, the ice arena, the art center and Edinborough and Centennial Lakes Parks —for their role in creating the type of community Edina residents desire to live in. At the same time, there was widespread support for making all of the facilities more financially self- supporting. The heart of the discussion, at many if not most tables, was the extent to which the City amenities are of such great value in providing affordable access to a variety of cultural and recreational venues that they should be subsidized by the community on behalf of the community, or made to pay their own way via user fees and other sales and advertising type revenues. This weighing of the community versus individual benefit became clear in the responses. Most participants expressed the desire for the facilities to move in the direction of being more self- supporting; however, this was not unanimous, including a small group of individuals who thought subsidies should be higher in some cases so that user fees could be reduced. 01 Compared to the current financing arrangements, participants felt that the biggest move toward self- sufficiency should occur at the ice arena and at Edinborough Park. Three - quarters of participants said that these two facilities should be either completely self- supporting including capital expenditures or self- sufficient with respect to operating expenditures. Both facilities currently receive subsidies for operating as well as capital expenditures. Some participants indicated that subsidies for public amenities should be weighed against user demographics, for example in facilities like the ice arena where a users are a relatively small segment of the resident population and non- residents. In all of the workshops, the nature of the covenants at Edinborough and Centennial Lakes Parks was a major topic of conversation. Participants were supportive of the two parks, but concerned about their future financial status given the revenue - raising limitations contained in the covenants. Even though participants generally landed on a principle that City Amenities should become more financially self- sufficient, there were mixed views about revenue - raising possibilities. About 43% oppose raising using fees, and 32% oppose the use of private naming rights. Thirty -two percent did not oppose any revenue options. This shouldn't necessarily be viewed as a contradiction. Participants clearly understood the trade -offs at a general level, but were not given the opportunity (given time constraints) to discuss how these trade -offs might materialize on a facility -by- facility basis. A number of participants suggested that the gap be narrowed on the expenditure side rather than the revenue side. And while there might be support for raising user fees at some facilities, this was not the case across the board. Finding Four: Property Taxes Are Reasonable, But Residents Urge Fiscal Conservatism Most participants found the City portion of their property taxes to be reasonable. However, they believe it important to moderate property tax increases for a variety of reasons, including the overall tax In general, which statement best reflects your opinion of the City's environment and simple fiscal property tax levels? prudence. Participants expressed their views about property taxes via a number of questions. They were asked directly about property taxes levels; they were given the option of "containing property taxes" as the highest budget priority for the next five years; and their views about the cash reserves and use Services and taxes should pe reduced 10% of municipal liquor store revenues also provided a sense of the relative importance Reducing property taxes without reducing services 27.5% Other 5% Compared to other cities, we get a great deal 20% They are high, but we get good value 6 7.5% of containing property taxes. When asked a direct question about City property taxes, a slight majority of participants found them to be reasonable, or even a good value. This was expressed also when the question of taxes was put in the context of trade -offs, such as the highest budget principle or the use of municipal liquor revenues. 58% say that property taxes are reasonable, or high but a good value, or a good deal compared to neighboring cities; 38% said more emphasis should be placed on reducing taxes (28% said without reducing services; 10% said services should also be reduced). Only 11% said that containing property taxes should be the highest budget priority for the next five years; 25% said that municipal liquor store revenues should be used for the general fund (to reduce property taxes), compared to 50% who said the revenues should continue to be used to support City amenities, and 20% that favor using the revenues for capital projects. These responses should not be construed to mean that participants aren't concerned about property taxes. Some felt that the overall tax environment (i.e., school and county taxes) is beginning to create affordability problems, especially among those on fixed incomes. Some felt that it is always good practice, under any circumstances, to keep property taxes as low as practical. And some, albeit a minority, are outright concerned about City property taxes. Finding Five: Above All, Participants Value the Quality of life in Edina Participants were asked what budget principle should guide the City for the next five years. While the answers were split, most can be viewed as preserving the quality of life in Edina: 35% said that maintaining quality services and amenities should be the highest priority; and 27% said a focus on rejuvenating Edina for the future should be the highest priority. Twenty -four percent stated that the City should concentrate on more cost - effective services, and 11% said that reducing property taxes should be. the highest priority. Another way to consider the results is that participants understand the quality of life in Edina to be affordable: the municipal liquor sales help provide affordable access to superb cultural and recreational amenities; and property taxes are reasonable compared to other cities. They expect City services to provided.efficiently, with a continual eye for how to improve productivity, as suggested by these comments. • Need to be more thoughtful on testing change. Expect pushback and manage it! 7 • Do we have the will to stop /close underperforming amenities? Where does private competition impact amenities performance? What's changed or will change in the next 5 years? Look,beyond "Edina" for competition for existing or new amenities. We should partner with other cities. • Why do we think cable money will continue to come in at current levels? Trends will go towards internet usage for media —plan now! • City officials should anticipate the future and don't be afraid of change. • Elected officials need to look at the effectiveness of delivering services in the same way for - profit organizations do. E a Appendix Combined Answer Results from Four Workshops The main reason I decided to come today is because: Responses no. % It's my civic duty 6 15% 1 have concerns about my property taxes 7 18% 1 have a specific budget issue I am concerned about 7 18% I'd like to learn more about the City budget 18 45% 1 didn't have anything better to do 1 3% Not sure 1 3% Totals 40 100% What is your view of the proposed use of the $2.5 million in available cash? Responses no. % It's the right plan 11 28% It's about right with some minor modifications 15 38% It needs significant changes 13 33% It's the wrong plan 1 3% Totals 40 100% What principle should guide the financing of the Golf Courses? Responses no. % It should be completely self- supporting, including capital expenditures 21 49% It should be self- supporting with regard to annual operating expenditures 12 30% The current levels of subsidy are appropriate 7 10% It should receive more financial support so that fees can be reduced 1 5% Other 2 0% Totals 43 100% What principle should guide the financing of the Braemar Ice Arena? Responses no. % It should be completely self- supporting, including capital expenditures 17 40% It should be self- supporting with regard to annual operating expenditures 15 36% The current levels of subsidy are appropriate 8 19% It should receive more financial support so that fees can be reduced 1 2% Other 1 2% Totals 42 100% G7 What principle should guide the'financing of Edinborough Park? Responses 21% no. % 31% The current levels of subsidy are appropriate 13 It should be completely self- supporting, including capital expenditures 21 50% It should be self- supporting with regard to annual operating expenditures 10 24% The current levels of subsidy are appropriate 9 21% It should receive more financial support so that fees can be reduced 1 2% Other 1 2% Totals 42 100% t What principle should guide the financing of Centennial Lakes Park? Responses 17 no. % 7 21% The current levels of subsidy are appropriate It should be completely self- supporting, including capital expenditures 10 23% It should be self- supporting with regard to annual operating expenditures 14 33% The current levels of subsidy are appropriate 16 37% It should receive more financial support so that fees can be reduced 1 2% Other 2 5% Totals 43 100% What principle should guide the financing of the Arts Center? Responses no. % It should be completely self- supporting, including capital expenditures 9 21% It should be self- supporting with regard to annual operating expenditures 13 31% The current levels of subsidy are appropriate 13 31% It should receive more financial support so that fees can be reduced 4 10% Other 3 7% Totals 42 100% What principle should guide the financing of the Aquatic Center? Responses 14% Oppose all of the above no. % Support all of the above 14 32% It should be completely self- supporting, including capital expenditures 17 -50% It should be self- supporting with regard to annual operating expenditures 7 21% The current levels of subsidy are appropriate 6 18% It should receive more financial support so that fees can be reduced 4 12% Other 0 0% Totals 34 100% Would you oppose any of the following in order to make facilities more self - supporting? (select all that apply) Responses no. % Higher user fees 15 34% More ad revenues and sponsorships 8 18% Private naming rights 10 23% More reliance on private donations 6 14% Oppose all of the above 4 9% Support all of the above 14 32% Totals 57 100% 10 In the future, how do you think the excess revenues from liquor sales should be used? Responses no. % As in the past -to subsidize cultural and recreational facilities 22 50% To reduce property taxes 11 25% To accelerate or add capital projects, especially street repair 9 20% Redevelopment (such as Grandview study) 1 2% Other 1 2% Totals 44 100% In general, which statement best reflects your opinion of the City's property tax levels? Responses no. % They are reasonable 12 30% They are high, but we get good value for our money 3 8% Compared to other cities, we get a great deal 8 20% Reducing property taxes without reducing services should be a city priority 11 28% Services and taxes should be reduced 4 10% Other 2 5% Totals 40 100% Which principle best reflects the highest priority for Edina's City budget for the next five years: Responses no. % Avoid property,tax increases 4 11% Maintain quality services and amenities 13 35% Focus on rejuvenating Edina for the future by using surplus funds for capital 10 27% Make City services more cost - effective by implementing efficiencies and reforms 9 24% Other 1 3% Totals 37 100% In the future, what opportunities should be available for residents regarding City budget decision- making? (select all that apply) Responses no. % Public hearings are sufficient 3 3% More and clearer information on the City's website 24 25% More and clearer information in the newsletter 21 22% More meetings like this one 35 47% 1 feel comfortable letting City officials decide without citizen input 1 3% Other 1 0% Totals 85 100% 11 Edina 2012 City Budget Workshop Location: Arneson Acres (4711 West 70'" Street, Edina) Date: November 1, 2011 Number of Attendees: 6 Participant Discussion • There ought to be greater transparency in public enterprise subsidies so residents know which facilities receive the most public money. • How a public facility is financed should depend on the extent to which it is accessible to the public. • Arts Center should be available for a growing number of fixed income residents. Participants wrote these comments: Question 3: Unreserved cash • Omit and put off construction projects • City should justify how HR and technology will affect our financial picture • It would be nice to know how the construction projects are prioritized • Need staff training • Other options that were considered and rejected should be made available to the discussion Question 4 -9: Subsidy levels for various City facilities • The golf course is not competitive with their prices for a round of golf. There should be a price for Senior Citizens (lower price). Other comments: • Keep property taxes low • Keep taxes low and look at how we are managing our resources • Collective wisdom of participants was impressive • It was great to meet some of the finance people who work behind the scenes Poll Results 1.) In a recent survey, Edina residents were asked why they like living in Edina. What was the top response? Close to family Safety & friends 12.5% 12.5% Good schools Conventent 37.5% location 37.5% 3.) What is your view of the proposed use of the $2.5 million in available It needs significant changes 14.3% It's the right plan 28.6% It's about right, with some minor modifications 57.1% 4.) What principle should guide the financing of the Braemar Golf Course? The current levels of subsidies are appropriate 25% It should be completely self - supporting, including capital expenditures 75% r 6.) What principle should guide the financing of Edinborough Park? It should be completely self - The current levels supporting in of subsidies are regard to annual appropriate operating 37.5% expenditures It should be 37.5% completely self - supporting, including capital expenditures 62.5% 7.) What principle should guide the financing of Centennial Lakes It should be completely self- The current levels supporting, of subsidies are including capital appropriate expenditures 37.5% 37.5% It should be completely self - supporting with regard to annual operating expenditures 25`,'o 8.) What principle should guide the financing of the Arts Center? it should be The current levels completely self - of subsidies are supporting, appropriate including capital 25% expenditures It should be 37.5% completely self - supporting with regard to annual operating expenditures 37.5% 9.) Would you oppose any of the following in order to make facilities more self - supporting? (select all that apply) Higher user fees 20% More ad revenues Support all of the and sponsorships above 10% 50% More reliance on private donations 10% Oppose all of the above 10% 10.) In the future, how do you think the excess revenues from liclour sales should be used? Redevelopment 11.1% As in the past - -to subsidize cultural and recreational To accelerate or facilities add capital 22.2% projects, especially street repair 22.2% To reduce property taxes 44.4% 11.) In general, which statement best reflects your opinion of the City's property tax levels? They are reasonable 25% Reducing property taxes without reducing services should be a city priority 37.5% Services and taxes should be reduced 25% Compared to other cities, we get a great deal! 12.5% 12.) Which principle best reflects the highest priority for Edina's City budget for the next five years: Make city services more cost - effective 12.5% Focus on rejuvenating Edina for the future 25% Avoid property taxesincreases 37.5% Maintain quality of services and amenities 25% 13.) In the future, what opportunities should be available for residents regarding City budget decision - making? - - --�_ Public hearings are sufficient 5.9% More and clearer information on the More meetings City's website like this one 29.4% 47.1% More and clearer information in the newsletter 17.6% 14.) How long have you lived in Edina? 11 -20 years 12.5% 21+ years 87.5% 15.) What quadrant of Edina do you live in? NE: East of Hwy 100, North of Crosstown SW: West of Hwy 28.6% 100, South of 42.9% 5E: East of Hwy 100, South of Crosstown 28.6% 17.) Do you rent or own your home? Own 100% d 18.) What is your age? 50 -65 37.5% 65+ 62.5% Participant Evaluation of Workshop (Average of all participant surveys) 1.) Did you enjoy participating in today's discussion? 1 2 3 1 ------------------------- - - - - -- I -------------------------- - - - - -- I -------------------------------- Not at all A little Somewhat A great deal 2.) How much did you learn from the information presented today? 1 2 3 3.8 4 1------------------------------- I-------------------------------- I------------------------- x- - - - - -I Not at all A little Somewhat A great deal 3.) How much did the table discussion help you think through the issues? 1 2 3 3.7 4 1 ------------------------------- I -------------------------------- I --------------------- x ---------- I Not at all A little Somewhat A great deal 4.) Based on today's discussion, do you think that the budget decisions made by policy makers would improve if the listen to what the public has to say? 1 2 3 1-------------------------------I--------------------------------I-------------------------------- Not at all A little Somewhat A great deal Edina 2012 City Budget Workshop Location: Community Center, Room 350 (5701 Normandale Road, Edina) Date: November 2, 2011 Number of Attendees: 10 Participant Discussion • Some wanted to also focus on the operations and management of specific enterprises. • Debt repayment is a good business practice (e.g. payments to your credit card). • We have too many golf courses. Let competition determine what should stay. • Capital improvement projects should be supported well beyond annual budgets. • Ice time at the arena is hard to get. Is it a public good or benefiting only a certain group? • Arts center is not placed centrally and hard to get to. • Parks have too many full time employees. We should market it for more user fees. • Raise Arts Center membership fees. Workshop fees cover mostly instructor fees. Participants wrote these comments: • Do not delete important amenities from the citizenry. • I loved the discussion of priorities. Too often it's about only the particulars. • City officials should anticipate the future and don't be afraid of change. • My impression of which enterprises were least self- supporting was corrected. Question 3: Unreserved cash: • Concerned about construction projects rather than the whole plan. Question 4: Subsidy levels for various City facilities: • Concerns not just about financing but also how enterprises are run by management. • City should pay for capital expenditures for Arts Center and only part of annual operating costs, but it should relocate to a population center that is more easily accessible. Poll Results 1.) Ina recent survey, Edina residents were asked why they like living in Edina. What was the top response? Housing/ Reputation/ prestige neighborhoods Close to family & friends 11.1% Good schools 33.3% Convenient location 33.3% 2.) The main reason I decided to come today is because: It's my civic duty 22.2% I'd like to learn more about the City budget 77.8% 3.) What is your view of the proposed use of the $2.5 million in available cash? It's the wrong plan 10% -- It needs significant change 10% It's about right, with some minor It's the right plan modifications 60% 20% 4.) What principle should guide the financing of the Braemar Golf Course? The current level of subsidies are appropriate 30% It should be completely self - supporting, including capital expenditures 20`Ya It should be completely self - supporting with regard to annual operating expenditures 50% 7.) What principle should guide the financing of Centennial Lakes Park? The current level of subsidies are appropriate 40% It should be completely self - supporting with regard to annual operating expenditures 50% It should be completely self- supporting, including capital expenditures 10% 8.) What principle should guide the financing of the Arts Center? 9.) What principle should guide the financing of the Aquatic Center? It should receive __�-- It should be Other completely self - 10% support so that fees supporting, ',including capital it should be expenditures The current levels of completely self - 10% subsidies are supporting, appropriate It should be 20% completely sef- supporting with supporting with regard to annual regard to annual operating operating expenditures expenditures 40°% 60% 9.) What principle should guide the financing of the Aquatic Center? It should receive __�-- more financial support so that fees can be reduced it should be 10% completely self - supporting, It should including capita completely self expenditures supporting with 50% regard to annual operating expenditures 40°% 10.) Would you oppose any of the following in order to make facilities more self- supporting? Support all of the above 7.1% / Oppose all of the above 7.1% Higher user fees More reliance 28.6% on priavte donations 21.4% More ad revenues Private naming and sponsorships rights 7.1% 28.6% 11.) In the future, how do you think the excess revenues from liquor sales should be used? To accelerate or add capital projects, especially road repair 20% 0 As in the past - -to subsidize cultural and recreational facilities 80% 12.) In general, which statement best reflects your opinion of the City's property tax levels? Services and taxes They are reasonable should be reduced 11.19'° Reducing property `taxes without They are high, but —� reducing services we get a good value for our money "x }� Compared to other cities, we get a great deal! 55.6% 13.) Which principle best reflects the highest priority for Edina's City budget for the next five years: Make City services more cost- effective 25% Maintain quality Focus on services and rejuvenating Edina amenities for the future 50% 25% 14.) In the future, what opportunities should be available for residents regarding City budget decision- making? — Public hearings are sufficient More and 4.8% clearer information on More meetings like the City's this one website 33.3% 28.6% More and clearer information in the newsletter 33.3% 4 Participant Evaluation of Workshop (Average of all participant surveys) 1.) Did you enjoy participating in today's discussion? 1 2 ------------------------ - - - - -- I - Not at all A little 3 3.6 4 - - - - -- -----------------x------------ Somewhat A great deal 2.) How much did you learn from the information presented today? 1 2 3 3.2 4 1 ------------------------ - - - - -- I ------------------------ - - - - -- I -------x---------------------- Not at all A little Somewhat A great deal 3.) How much did the table discussion help you think through the issues? 1 2 4 ------------------------ - - - - -- I ------------------------------;------------------------------- Not at all A little Somewhat A great deal 4.) Based on today's discussion do you think that the budget decisions made by policy makers would improve if the listen to what the public has to say? 1 2 3 3.8 4 1 ------------------------ - - - - -- I ------------------------ - - - - -- I -------------------------x---- Not at all A little Somewhat A great deal Edina 2012 City Budget Workshop Location: Public Works Building, Multi- Purpose Room (7450 Metro Boulevard, Edina) Date: November 3, 2011 Number of Attendees: 5 Participant Discussion v Participants liked the strategy of paying down debt. 0 There were concerns that the city has fallen behind in maintenance of facilities and infrastructure as compared to the past. 0 One participant suggested looking at other cities that raise special levies across the city to lower special assessments of some properties. 0 Some suggested that excess funds generated by profitable city enterprises should be shared among others like liquor store revenue. 0 Ad revenues at the ice arena should be paid to the city if it subsidizes the facility. 0 One participant mentioned a willingness to pay a slight increase in taxes. 0 "Less bling and more quality of life for everyone." Participants wrote these comments: 0 Elected officials need to look at the effectiveness of delivering services in the same way for - profit organizations do. 0 1 think more citizens need education on the city budget to make informed suggestions and judgments on city finances. 0 1 would have the City Council ask groups like Rotary and Chamber and,-PTO to participate in this type of workshop. 0 1 think excess revenue should subsidize-some cultural and recreational facilities but ultimately they should work towards self- sufficiency. Question 3: Unreserved cash: 0 Reduce technology and HR projects and prepay special assessment and increase construction projects. Question 4: Subsidy levels for various City facilities: 0 Look at the expense side of enterprises. 0 Make sure the aquatic center pays for its water Poll Results 1.) In a recent survey, Edina residents were asked why they like living in Edina. What was the top response? Housing/ Neighborhoods 25% Convenient location 75% 2.) The main reason I decided to come today is because: I have a specific budget issue I am concerned about 25% It's my civic du 50% I'd like to learn more about the City budget 25% 3.) What is your view of the proposed use of the $2.5 million in available cash? it needs significant changes 20% It's about right, with some minor modifications 80% 4.) What principle should guide the financing of the Golf Courses? It should be completely self- Other supporting, 40% including capital expenditures 40% It should self - supporting with regard to annual operating expenditures 20% 5.) What principle should guide the financing of the Braemar Ice Arena? Other 20% It should self - supporting with regard to annual operating expenditures 20% It should be completely self - supporting, including capital expenditures 60% 6.) What principle should guide the financing of Edinborough Park? The current level of subsidies are appropriate 20% It should be completely self - supporting, including capital expenditures 80% 7.) What principle should guide the financing of Centennial Lakes Park? Other 40% 8.) What principle should guide the financing of the Arts Center? It should self - supporting with regard to annual operating expenditures 40% It should be completely self - supporting, including capital expenditures 20% Other 40% It should be completely self - supporting, It should self- including capital supporting with expenditures regard to annual 20% operating expenditures 40% Other 40% 8.) What principle should guide the financing of the Arts Center? It should self - supporting with regard to annual operating expenditures 40% It should be completely self - supporting, including capital expenditures 20% Other 40% 9.) What principle should guide the financing of the Aquatic Center? It should be completely self - supporting with regard to annual operating expenditures 20% It should receive more financial support so that fees can be reduced 20% It should be completely self - supporting, including capital expenditures 60% 10.) Would you oppose any of the following in order to make facilities more self- supportil More reliance on Higher user fees private donations 14.3% 14.3% Oppose all of the above 14.3% Private naming rights 28.6% More ad revenues and sponsorships 28.6% 11.) In the future, how do you think the excess revenues from liquor sales should be us To accelerate or Other add capital 20% projects 20% As in the past - -to subsidize cultural and recreational To reduce property facilities taxes 20% 40 % 12.) In general, which statement best reflects your opinion of the City's property tax le Other 20% Services and taxes should be reduced 20% They are reasonable 20% They are high, but we get good value for our money 40% 13.) Which principle best reflects the highest priority for Edina's City budget for the next five years: Other Maintain quality of 20% services and amenities 20% Make City services more cost - effective 40% Focus on rejuvenating Edina for the future 20% 14.) In the future, what opportunities should be available for residents regarding City budget decision- making? Other 6.7% More and clearer information on the City's website More meetings like 33.3% this one 33.3% More and clearer information in the newsletter 26.7% 17.) Do you have school -aged children (5 -18) living at home? Yes 40% No 60% 18.) Do you rent or own your home? Own 100% Participant Evaluation of Workshop (Average of all participant surveys) 1.) Did you enjoy participating in today's discussion? 1 2 3 3.75 4 1 ------------------------ - - - - -- I ------------------------ - - - - -- I ---------------------x-------- Not at all A little Somewhat A great deal 2.) How much did you learn from the information presented today? 1 2 ------------------------ - - - - -- I- Not at all A little 3 ---- - - - - -- I - - - - - -- Somewhat 3.75 4 - X-- - - - - -- A great deal 3.) How much did the table discussion help you think through the issues? 1 2 ------------------------ - - - - -- I . Not at all A little 3 ------------ - - - - -- I - - - - - -- Somewhat 3.75 4 --------x-------- A great deal 4.) Based on today's discussion, do you think that the budget decisions made by policy makers would improve if the listen to what the public has to say? 1 2 3 ------------------------ - - - - -- I ------------------------ - - - - -- I ------------------------- - - - - -- Not at all A little Somewhat A great deal Edina 2012 City Budget Workshop Location: Public Works Building, Multi- Purpose Room (7450 Metro Boulevard, Edina) Date: November 3, 2011 Number of Attendees: 5 Participant Discussion • Participants liked the strategy of paying down debt. • There were concerns that the city has fallen behind in maintenance of facilities and infrastructure as compared to the past. • One participant suggested looking at other cities that raise special levies across the city to lower special assessments of some properties. • Some suggested that excess funds generated by profitable city enterprises should be shared among others like liquor store revenue. • Ad revenues at the ice arena should be paid to the city if it subsidizes the facility. • One participant mentioned a willingness to pay a slight increase in taxes. • "Less bling and more quality of life for everyone." Participants wrote these comments: Y Elected officials need to look at the effectiveness of delivering services in the same way for- - ,profit organizations do. i 1 think more citizens need education on the city budget to make informed suggestions and judgments on city finances. O 1 would have the City Council ask groups like Rotary and Chamber and PTO to participate in this type of workshop. o I think excess revenue should subsidize some cultural and recreational facilities but ultimately they should work towards self- sufficiency. Question 3: Unreserved cash: o Reduce technology and HR projects and prepay special assessment and increase construction projects. Question 4: Subsidy levels for various City facilities: • Look at the expense side of enterprises. • Make sure the aquatic center pays for its water Poll Results 1.) In a recent survey, Edina residents were asked why they like living in Edina. What was the top response? Housing/ Neighborhoods 25% Convenient location 75% 2.) The main reason I decided to come today is because: have a specific budget issue I am concerned about 25% It's my civic duty 50% I'd like to learn more about the City budget 25% 3.) What is your view of the proposed use of the $2.5 million in available cash? It needs significant changes 20% It's about right, with some minor modifications 80% 6.) What principle should guide the financing of Edinborough Park? The current level of subsidies are appropriate 20% It should be completely self - supporting, including capital expenditures 80% 7.) What principle should guide the financing of Centennial Lakes Park? It should self - supporting with regard to annual operating expenditures 40% It should be completely self - supporting, including capital expenditures 20% Other 40% 8.) What principle should guide the financing of the Arts Center? It should be completely self - supporting, It should self- including capital supporting with expenditures regard to annual 20% operating expenditures 40% Other 40% 9.) What principle should guide the financing of the Aquatic Center? It should be completely self - supporting with regard to annual operating expenditures 20% It should be It should receive completely self - more financial supporting, support so that including capital fees can be expenditures reduced 60% 20% 10.) Would you oppose any of the following in order to make facilities more self- support Higher user fees 14.3% Oppose all of the above 14.3% Private naming rights 28.6% More reliance on private donations 14.3% More ad revenues and sponsorships 28.6% 11.) In the future, how do you think the excess revenues from liquor sales should be To accelerate or Other add capital 20% projects 20% As in the past - -to subsidize cultural and recreational To reduce property facilities taxes 20% 40% 12.) In general, which statement best reflects your opinion of the City's property tax I Other 20% Services and taxes should be reduced 20% They are reasonable 20% They are high, but we get good value for our money 40% 13.) Which principle best reflects the highest priority for Edina's City budget for the next five years: Other Maintain quality of 20% services and amenities 20% Make City services more cost - effective 40% Focus on rejuvenating Edina for the future 20% 14.) In the future, what opportunities should be available for residents regarding City budget decision - making? Other 6.7% More and clearer information on the City's website More meetings like 33.3% this one 33.3% More and clearer information in the newsletter 26.7% Participant Evaluation of Workshop (Average of all participant surveys) 1.) Did you eniov participating in today's discussion? 1 2 ------------------------ - - - - -- I. Not at all A little 3 3.75 4 - - - - -- --------------------- x - - - - - -- Somewhat A great deal 2.) How much did you learn from the information presented today? 1 2 ------------------------ - - - - -- I . Not at all A little 3 3.75 4 - - - - -- ---------------------x-------- Somewhat A great deal 3.) How much did the table discussion help you think through the issues? 1 2 3 3.75 4 1 ------------------------ - - - - -- I ------------------------ - - - - -- I ---------------------x-------- Not at all A little Somewhat A great deal 4.) Based on today's discussion, do you think that the budget decisions made by policy makers would improve if the listen to what the public has to say? 1 2 3 4 ------------------------ - - - - -- I ------------------------ - - - - -- I -------------------------- - - - - -x Not at all A little Somewhat A great deal Edina 2012 City Budget Workshop Location: Warren Hyde Clubhouse, Braemar Room (6364 John Harris Drive) Date: November 29, 2011 Number of Attendees: 20 Participant Discussion • Several participants expressed an interest in greater debt retirement if the cost of delaying projects wouldn't be increased later with higher interest rates. • One participant wanted to know in greater detail the return on investment from technology and HR system improvements. • One participant suggested hanging onto the extra unreserved cash until a better sense of use can be agreed upon. • There was concern over sunsetting revenues from adjacent property owner dues to the Edinborough facility. Participants wrote these comments: • Would be nice to have more detail and time for the workshop. Too general at times., • Making these decisions is very difficult. • Thrilled that this group believes in the importance of supporting the art center with liquor store funds. • Keep taxes and assessments down. • Should tear down Braemer and build a community center like Eden Prairie. They have membership that generates revenues. • Government by the people is great! City council is interested in our ideas! Question 3: Unreserved cash: • Most of the money should go into capital improvements. • Why do we think cable money will continue to come in at current levels? Trends will go towards internet usage for media —plan now! • Pay 100% to reduce property taxes for 20 years by prepaying bonds. • Half to debt retirement and half to dome of refrigerated outside rink. • I would like to know what construction, technology, and HR projects are proposed. Question 4: Subsidy levels for various City facilities: • Relocate or eliminate art center to be self- sustaining. Parks should get subsidy if needed. Golf courses and aquatic center should be able to sustain their operating costs. • Need to be more thoughtful on testing change. Expect pushback and manage it! • Do we have the will to stop /close underperforming amenities? Where does private competition impact amenities performance? What's changed or will change in the next 5 years? Look beyond "Edina" for competition for existing or new amenities. We should partner with other cities. • What are we missing in city amenities in 2020 and how do we reallocate dollars for start up ?0 Question 10: Other revenue sources: • Use all of these revenue sources Question 11: Liquor sales: • Construction and labor costs will go up. Fix streets and make capital improvements now while labor and material interest costs are low. • Do we have the right locations? Should we add locations for a growth strategy to make good even better? Question 12: Property tax levels: • Taxes are fair but estimate market value (EMV) of homes has been way out of line. Lowering EMV only reduces the price of homes being sold. Question 13: Budget principles • Make city services accountable for their budgets and ask the residents what services they value. Question 14: Citizen engagement: • Make city website navigation cleaner. Meetings are good for city officials to hear our views. • Good meeting /facilitation. I was here because only 20% of people bothered to vote in my area's last election. Poll Results 1.) In a recent survey, Edina residents were asked why they like living in Edina. What was the top response? Housing/ Reputation/ neighborhoods Close to family o and friends prestige 15.8% 0 15.8% 5.3% Convenient location Good schools 21% 42.1% 2.) The main reason I decided to come today is because: didn't have Not sure anything better to 5.3% It's my civic do duty 5.3% 10.5% I'd like to learn more about the I have concerns City budget about my property 21% taxes 26.3% 1 have a specific budget issue 31.6% 3.) What is your view of the proposed use of the $2.5 million in available cash? It's the right plan 16.7% It's about right, It needs significant with some minor changes modifications 55.6% 27.8% 4.) What principle should guide the financing of the Golf Courses? The current levels of subsidies are ~ appropriate 10% It should be self - supporting with regard to annual operating expenditures 30% It should receive more financial support to reduce fees 5% It should be completely self - supporting, including capital expenditures 55% 5.) What principle should guide the financing of the Braemar Ice Arena? It should receive — more financial support to reduce fees 5.3% The current levels of subsidies are appropriate 26.3% It should be self - supporting with regard to anual operating expenditures 26.3% It should be completely sel supporting, including capit expenditures 42.1% ti I 6.) What principle should guide the financing of Edinborough Park? It should receive more financial Other support to reduce 5.3% fees 5.3% The current levels of subsidies are appropriate 26.3% It should be self - supporting with regard to annual operating expenditures 10.5% It should be completely self - supporting, including capital expenditures 52.6% 7.) What principle should guide the financing of Centennial Lakes Park? It should receive more financial support to reduce fees It should be fees completely self- The current levels of subsidies are appropriate 45% supporting, including capital expenditures 25% It should be self - supporting with regard to annaul operating expenditures 25% 8.) What principle should guide the financing of the Arts Center? It should receive more financial support to reduce fees 21% The current levels of subsidies are appropriate 47.4% It should be completely self - supporting, including capital expenditures 21% It should be self - supporting with regard to annual operating expenditures 10.5% 9.) What principle should guide the financing of the Aquatic Center? It should receive more financial support to reduce fees 10.5% The current levels of subsidies are appropriate 31.6% It should be self - supporting with regard to annual operating expenditures 10.5% It should be completely self - supporting, including capital expenditures 47.4% i 10.) Would you oppose any of the following in order to make facilities more self - supporting? (select all that apply) Support all of the above Oppose all of the above More reliance on private donations Private naming rights More ad revenues and sponsorships Higher user fees 0.00% 5.00% 10.00% 15.00% 20.00% 25.00% 30.00% 35.00% 11.) In the future, how do you think the excess revenues from liquor sales should be used? To accelerate or add capital projects 20% To reduce As in the past —to subsidize cultural property taxes 259' and recreational facilities 55% 12.) In general, which statement best reflects your opinion of the City's property tax levels? Other 5.6% They are Reducing property reasonable 44.4% taxes without reducing services 38.9% Compared to other cities, we get a great deal 11.1% 13.) Which principle best reflects the highest priority for Edina's City budget for the next five years: --�__ Avoid property taxes increases 6.2% Make City services more cost - effective 25% Focus on rejuvenating Edina for the future 31.2% Maintain quality of services and amenities 37.5% i 14.) In the future, what opportunities should be available for residents regarding City budget decision - making? Public hearings are sufficient 3.1% feel comfortable letting city officials decide 3.1% More and clearer info in the newsietter i 21.9% More and clearer info on the City's �website 25% M ' a meetings li a this one 46.9% 0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 16.) What quadrant of Edina do you live in? SW: West of Hwy 100, South of Crosstown 6.2% NE: East of Hwy SE: East of Hwy 100, North of 100, South of Crosstown Crosstown 25% 18.8% NW: West of Hwy 100, North of Crosstown 50% 0 Participant Evaluation of Workshop (Average of all participant surveys) 1.) Did you eniov participating in today's discussion? 1 2 ------------------------ - - - - -- I - Not at all A little 3 3.6 4 - - - - -- ------------------x----------- Somewhat A great deal 2.) How much did you learn from the information presented today? 1 2 3 3.5 4 1 ------------------------ - - - - -- I ------------------------ - - - - -- I ----------------x------------- Not at all A little Somewhat A great deal 3.) How much did the table discussion help you think through the issues? 1 2 33.1 4 1 ------------------------ - - - - -- I ------------------------ - - - - -- I --x--------------------------- Not at all A little Somewhat A great deal 4.) Based on today's discussion, do you think that the budget decisions made by policy makers would improve if the listen to what the public has to say? 1 2 3 3.8 4 ------------------------ - - - - -- I ------------------------ - - - - -- I -------------------------x----- Not at all A little Somewhat A great deal 2011 Citmizens Leagm. B'udget Workshops Final Report and Findings CITY OF EDIN Nov. 1 Nov: 2 Nov. 3 Nov. 29 Workshop Calendar Arneson Acres Community Center Public Works &Park Maintenance Facility Braemar Golf Course (ND,1100 CITY OF E'DINA Who Participated? years 0 71 %did not have kids currently in ESD • 80% own their homes s 70% were age 50 or higher • Geographically balanced Cam CITY OF EDINA on , Workshop Focus • Proposed Plan for Unreserved Cash Fund Balance • Cost Recovery /Subsidy Levels for Enterprises • Property Taxes • General Budget Direction for the Future CITY OF EDINA Findings • Participants were highly engaged and appreciated the opportunity weigh in • The cash balance should be amended • City amenities [enterprises] should be more self supporting • Property tax levels are reasonable, but residents urge fiscal conservatism • Participants value the quality of sofa in Edina Of CiTY OF EVINA on Finding 1: Engagement • Discussion • Preference voting 0 95% would like to do it again 04CITY flF DINQ Finding 2: Cash Balance Plan • 28% said proposed plan was "right plan" • 38% said "about right with minor modifications" • 33% said "it needs significant changes" • SUDDorted are - payment of debt • Ideas: Don't spend it 00 Finding 2: Cash Balance Plan Construction Fund Transfer $900,000 Technology Investments $100,000 • One -time property tax savings (2012) by paying debt service $378,000 • Reduce property taxes for 10 years by pre- paying special assessments $155,000 • Reduce property taxes for 20 years by pre- gavina bonds $950,000 cr.�rx o� �oiNe� Finding 3: Enterprises • Support for higher cost recovery rates • Concerned about user fees impact on access revenue sources • In general, support the use of liquor store revenues to cover enterprise subsidy needs Finding 4: Taxes are Reasonable • 30% Edina city . property taxes are reasonable • 7.5% "they're high, but we get a good deal" • 27.5% "reduce taxes without reducing services iVGS19 10% "services and taxes should be reduced" cirY OF EDirrA Finding 4: Property Taxes 2011 Taxes for $411,000 Value Home Cit City Tax Minneapolis $2,967 Richfield $2,260 Hopkins $2,291 St. Louis Park $1,704 Bloomington $1,696 Minnetonka $1,438 Eden Prairie $1,352 Edina $1,040 Total Tax $6,862 $6,328 $6,332 $5,697 $5,669 $5.1486 $5,502 $-5)058 CITY OF E°' ° "° Finding 5: Quality of Life • 11 % "avoid property tax increases" • 35% "maintain quality services and amenities" • 27% "focus on rejuvenating Edina" • 24% "make city services more cost effective" :: CITY OF EDINA 1 0.00% 8.00% 6.00% 4.00% 2.00% 0.00% -2.00% -4.00% 2012 Preliminary Levy Survey (Total Change) \�°a \ °� \ �5 �g� �r .�,Z k c1 y ea J c� Q ee Grp �`oo�� ell tag CITY OF EDINA 5.00% 4.50% 4.00% 3.50% 3.00% 2.50% 2.00% 1.50% 1.00% 0.50% 0.00% -0.50% 2012 Expected Levy Survey (Total Change) St. Louis Park Richfield Edina Hopkins Eden Prairie Minnetonka Golden Valley Bloomington 09 CITY OF EDINA S 2012 Expected Levy Survey (General Fund Change Only) 5.00% 4.00% 911I1yn 2.00% 1.00% 0.00% -1.00% IP41I1y., -3.00% Richfield St. Louis Park Edina Eden Prairie Bloomington Hopkins Minnetonka Golden Valley 5