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City of North Branch
ScheduleAtAGlance
City Council Regular Session
City Council Chambers
April 28 2014
700 PM 705PM 005 Call to Order Pledge of AllegianceRoll Call
705 PM 715PM 010 Consent Agenda715 PM 715PM 000 Public Hearing715PM 725PM 010 Planning Commission Roberts
725PM 725PM 000 Economic Development Authority725PM 725PM 000 Park Commission
725 PM 730PM 005 Water Light Commission Konrad
730 PM 750PM 020 EngineeringPublic Works WilliamsWSB
750PM 755 PM 005 Administration Konrad
755PM 755 PM 000 Building755 PM 815 PM 020 Finance HillClifton Larson Allen
815 PM 815PM 000 Legal
815 PM 825PM 010 Public Comment
825 PM 825PM 000 Notices Communication Unfinished
Business New Business
825 PM 840 PM 015 Mayor Council
1 of 1 4232014355 PM
NORTH BRANCH CITY COUNCILAGENDA
REVISED42814
MEETING
PLACEDATETIME
700 pm
REGULAR SESSION
CITY HALL 6408 ELM STREET
APRIL 28 2014700PM
1 CALL TO ORDER
2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3 ROLL CALL
4 CONSENT AGENDA ACTION
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine andornon
controversial and will be approved by one motion There will be no separate discussion
ofthese items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests in which case the item will
be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the
Agenda4A Claims4B Minutes March 24 2014 Regular Session
4C Minutes April 3 2014 Work Session
4D Resolution Midsummer Permits American Legion4E Remove From Probation Public Works Maintenance Goodwin
5 PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE
6 COMMITTEESCOMMISSIONS
6A PLANNING COMMISSIONAl Resolution Norlite CUP ACTION
A2 Resolution Cartway Petition EscrowAmount ACTION
A3 Planning Commission Membership DISCUSSION
6B ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY NONE
6C PARK COMMISSION NONE
6D WATER AND LIGHT COMMISSION
D1 Mailing Machine Funding Request ACTION
D2 Minutes INFO
7 STAFF REPORTS7A ENGINEERINGPUBLICWORKS
Al Resolution Crack Sealing Project ACTION
A2 Resolution Chloride Quotes ACTION
A3 Resolution AUAR Update ACTION
7B ADMINISTRATIONB1 Resolution Oak Inn Liquor License Amendment ACTION
7C BUILDING NONE
7D FINANCED1 Resolution 2013 Audit Acceptance ACTION
7E LEGAL NONE
8 NOTICES AND COMMUNICATION8A Fire Department Smelt Fry INFO
9 PUBLIC COMMENTPublic Comment provides an opportunity for the public to address the Council on items that
are not on the Agenda Please raise your hand to be recognized Please state your name
and address for the record This section is for the express purpose ofaddressing concerns
ofCity services and operations It shall not be used to clarify individuals views for politicalpurposes
Statements made during public comment are the opinions ofthe individual making thecomment The comments made by individuals during public comment do notrepresent the
official position ofthe City Council individual Councilmembers or City Staff The City Council
is not responsible for false inaccurate ormisleading comments received during publiccomment When inaccurate information is presented the City will attempt fo clarifyinformation and provide accurate information
10 UNFINISHED BUSINESS NONE
11 NEW BUSINESS NONE
12 MAYORCOUNCIL12A Upcoming Agendas DISCUSSION
728 Elimination ofPrimary DISCUSSIONACTION
13 ADJOURN
Since we do not have time to discuss every point presented it may seem that decisions are preconceivedHowever background information is provided fo the City Council on each Agenda item in advance from Staff
and appointed Commissions and decisions are based on this information and past experiences In additionsome items may also have been discussed preliminarily at Council Work Sessions ifyou are aware of
information that has not been discussed please raise your hand to be recognized Comments that are pertinentare appreciated Items requiring excessive time maybe continued to anothermeeting
Upcoming Meeting Reminders
Work Session May1 2014 Work Session 630 pm
Regular Session May 12 2014 7 pmWork Session May15 204 630 pm
Regular Session May27 204 7 pm
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April 15 2014
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APRIL 28 2014
12843110
Payroll
APRIL 25 2014
6701552
LIQUOR STORE EXPENDITURES
FOR RESALE
3683965
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APRIL 2014
Name Check Date Check Amt
10100 CASH
Paid Chk 067080 AMERITAS INVESTMENT CORP 4112014 39000 DEFERRED COMP
Paid Chk 067081 BELLBOY CORPORATION 4112014 182981 LIQUOR
Paid Chk 067082 BERNICKS 4112014 84790 LS NA
Paid Chk 067083 CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES LP 4112014 16950 LS BEER
Paid Chk 067084 DAHLHEIMER DISTRIBUTING 4112014 185797 LS NA
Paid Chk 067085 DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP D 4112014 10296 NA
Paid Chk 067086 JJTAYLOR DISTRIBUTING 4112014 396250 LS BEER
Paid Chk 067087 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR 4112014 744937 LS WINE
Paid Chk 067088 MCDONALD DISTRIBUTING CO 4112014 1574280 LS BEER
Paid Chk 067089 NB WATER LIGHTCOMMISSI 4112014 914167 WOOD DUCK PONDS PLAT3WAC
Paid Chk 067090 NEW FRANCE WINE 4112014 20500 LS WINE
Paid Chk 067091 PHILLIPS WINE SPIRITS INC 4112014 225556 WINE
Paid Chk 067092 SOUTHERN WINE SPIRITS 4112014 72134 LS WINE
Paid Chk 067093 TOP SHELF SUPPLY INC 4112014 7270 NA
Paid Chk 067094 TOTAL REGISTER SYS 4112014 94900 LSPROFSRVS
Paid Chk 067095 VIKING COCACOLA BOTTLING 411120 1 4 11450 LS NA
Paid Chk 067096 WATSON COMPANY 4112014 38638 NACREDIT ON ACCT
Paid Chk 067097 WIRTZ BEVERAGE MINNESOTA 4112014 112136 LS LIQUOR
Paid Chk 067098 ASSOCIATED BANK 4152014 1808172Paid Chk 067099 CHISAGO COUNTY TREASURER4152014 640619PID160004603
Paid Chk 067100 NBWATER LIGHT COMMISSI 4152014 286872 BLDGPER8586WACIRRPaid
Chk 067101 N BVOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER41612 0143 35838FIRE RELIEF CONT 1STQTR2014Paid
Chk 067102 DELTA DENTAL4 1820141 14935DENTAL INSACCTPF50727001Paid
Chk 067103 HEALTH PARTNERS4 18201419 22390HEALTH INS Paid
Chk 067104 MN BENEFIT ASSOCIATION4 18201449 34GROUP 485 Paid
Chk 067105 OLSON TIMOTHY4 1820149 70PD CONFTRAININGREIMBURSEMENT Paid
Chk 067106 RICOH USA INC TX4 182014430 86COPY MACH LEASE Paid
Chk 067107 SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPAN4182014776 27STD LTDCL218646Paid
Chk 067108 ULTIMATE EVENTS4 182014500 00MIDSUMMER TENTRENTAL DEPOSIT Paid
Chk 067109 BERTELSON TOTAL OFFICE4 282014104 02WW GENOPER Paid
Chk 067110 BLOOMQUIST ELECTRICINC 4 2820143 00500CH REPAIRMAINTBLDGPaid
Chk 067111 CHISAGO COUNTY PRESS4 28201447 00CH SUBSCRIPTION1YRPaid
Chk 067112 DIGITAL ALLYINC4 28201440 00PD REPAIRMAINTMACHPaid
Chk 067113 ECM PUBLISHERS INC4 282014416 71LS ADVERTISE Paid
Chk 067114 EMERGENCY APPARATUSMAIN4282014122 00FIRE REPAIRlMAINTMACHPaid
Chk 067115 FAIRVIEW HEALTH SRVS 93724 28201430 00MED EXAMS Paid
Chk 067116 GK SERVICES4 282014155 17LS PROF SERVICE Paid
Chk 067117 GOPHER STATE ONECALLINC428201468 45WW LOCATES Paid
Chk 067118 GRAYBAR 4 282014319 59LIBRARY GENOPER Paid
Chk 067119 HACH COMPANY4 282014196 06WW GENOPER Paid
Chk 067120 HAWKINS INC4 282014633 89CREDIT ON ACCT Paid
Chk 067121 ISANTI CHISAGOCOUNTY STAR428201465 00LS ADVERTIS Paid
Chk 067122 MINNESOTA CLERICAL CENTER42820141 06575CLERK PROFSRVSPaid
Chk 067123 LOCATORS SUPPLIES INC 4 282014106 15PW GENOPER Paid
Chk 067124 MEYER DANIEL4 2812 014 84 38PD REIMBURSEMENTCONFRRAININGPaid
Chk 067125 MN UI FUND4 2812014840 60UNEMPLOYMENT Paid
Chk 067126 MPCA 4 28201460 00WW CONFTRAININGPaid
Chk 067127 MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATIO4282014650 00CH PROFSRVSPaid
Chk 067128 N B AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS42820143 05156PD MOTORFUEL Paid
Chk 067129 NAPA AUTO PARTS4 282014600 24FD REPAIR MAINT Paid
Chk 067130 NORTH BRANCH CHEVROLET4282014635 50CIVIL DEF SIREN BATTERIES Paid
Chk 067131 OLSON POWER EQUIPMENT 4282014131 76PW REPAIRMAINTPaid
Chk 067132 PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICESI4 2812014304 55PaidChk 067133 PARTS MIDWEST INC4 282014546 00CIVIL DEF SIREN COREEXCHPaid
Chk 067134 QUILL CORPORATION4 282014249 06CH GENOPER Paid
Chk 067135 RDJ SPECIALTIES INC 4 2812014551 72
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Name Check Date Check Amt
s rterurPaid Chk 067136 STRETCHERS 4282014 103500 PDNON CAP EQUIP
Paid Chk 067137 SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION 4282014 30000FIREREPAIRMAINTBLDGSPRINKL
Paid Chk 067138 SUPERIOR AUTOMOTIVE 4282014 210000 WWSMTOOLS
Paid Chk 067139 TA SCHIFSKY SONS INC 4282014 24133 PWSTR MAINT MATERIALS
Paid Chk 067140 TIMESAVER OFF SITE 4282014 35200 PLANNINGPROFSRVS
Paid Chk 067141 US BANK 4282014 45000 FISCAL AGENT FEESGOSTR RECON
Paid Chk 067142 VESSCO INC 4282014 55161 WWREPAIRMAINTMACH
Paid Chk 067143 WEST PAYMENT CENTER 4282014 10750PDDUESSUBSCRIPTIONS
Paid Chk 067144 WSB ASSOCIATES INC 4282014 903875 ESSBYAUARPJT01654750
Total Checks 12843110
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Check Amt Invoice Commentr
rrn rr mty fit
10100 CASH
Paid Chk 067080 4112014 AMERITAS INVESTMENT CORP
G 10121705 Other Retirement 390004112014 DEFERRED COMP
Total AMERITAS INVESTMENT CORP 39000
PeidChk087081 4112014BELLBOYCORPORATIONas fmFv
wss
E60949750253 Wine For Resale 45230 42360400 LS WINE
E60949750251 Liquor For Resale 122370 42454200 LIQUOR
E 60949750251 Liquor For Resale 15381 42529700 LS LIQUOR
Total BELLBOY CORPORATION 182981
Paid Chk 067082 4112014 BERNICKS
E 60949750250 NA Sales 2150 392111 LS NA
E60949750252 Beer For Resale 82640 392112 LS BEER CUST102020
Total BERNICKS 84790
Paid Chk 067083 4112014NCAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES LP
E60949750252 Beer For Resale 16950301200 LS BEER
Total CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES LP 16950
Paid Chk 067084 4112014 DAHLHEIMER DISTRIBUTING
E60949750250 NA Sales 17900 1102417 LS NA
E60949750252 Beer For Resale 167897 1102418 LS BEER
Total DAHLHEIMER DISTRIBUTING 185797
Paid Chk0670854112014 DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP DBA
E60949750250 NA Sales 10296 2449624567 NA
Total DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP DBA 10296
Paid Chk 067086 4112014 JJTAYLOR DISTRIBUTING
E 60949750252 Beer For Resale 396250 2198077 LS BEER
Total JJTAYLOR DISTRIBUTING 396250
PaidChk06u7087rs
4112014 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR Cb2s umrKrvw
E 60949750251 Liquor For Resale 214275 1817734 LIQUOR
E 60949750253 Wine For Resale 62405 1817735 WINE
E 60949750251 Liquor For Resale 96289 1817736 LIQUOR
E60949750253 Wine For Resale 55014 1817737 WINE
E60949750250 NA Sales 3872 1817738 NA
E60949750252 Beer For Resale 6297 1817739 BEER
E 60949750253 Wine For Resale 210535 1817740 WINE
E 60949750251 Liquor For Resale 112419 1817741 LIQUOR
E60949750251 Liquor For Resale 10622613815 LS LIQUOR
E60949750253 Wine For Resale 5547613816 LS WINE
Total JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO 744937
Paid Chk 067088 4112014 MCDONALD DISTRIBUTING CO
E 60949750252 Beer For Resale 688035 352632 BEER
E 60949750250 NA Sales 4505 352633 NA
E 60949750252 Beer For Resale 26125 352941 BEER
E60949750250 NA Sales 1715 352942 NA
E60949750252 Beer For Resale 851110 353123 LS BEER
E60949750250 NA Sales 2790 353124 LS NA
Total MCDONALD DISTRIBUTING CO 1574280
Paid Chk 067089 4112014 NBWATER LIGHT COMMISSION
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Check Amt Invoice Comment
G10120210 WaterLight Comm Payable 592295 WOOD DUCKPONDS PLAT3WAC
G 10120210 WaterLight Comm Payable 1784364114 BP56WACELECIRRG 10120210 WaterLight Comm Payable 1434364814 BP84WACIRR
Total NBWATER LIGHT COMMISSION 914167
PaidChk 067090 4112014 NEW FRANCE WINE
E 60949750253 Wine For Resale 20500 89357 LS WINE
Total NEW FRANCE WINE 20500
Paid Chk 067091 4112014 PHILLIPS WINE SPIRITS INC
E 60949750251 Liquor For Resale 134920 2579757 LS LIQUOR
E60949750253 Wine For Resale 52881 2583080 WINE
E60949750251 liquor For Resale 43502 2583081 LIQUOR
E60949750253 Wine For Resale 5747 3524112 LS WINE
Total PHILLIPS WINE SPIRITS INC 225556
PaidChk0670924112014 SOUTHERN WINEm
SPIRITSF4
E60949750251 Liquor For Resale 20064 1147557 LS LIQUOR
E60949750253 Wine For Resale 52070 1147558 LS WINE
Total SOUTHERN WINE SPIRITS 72134
PaidChk 067093 4112014 TOP SHELF SUPPLY INC
E 60949750250 NA Sales 7270 80718 NA
Total TOP SHELF SUPPLY INC 7270
PaidChkil 067094 4112014 TOTAL REGISTERSYSs i rs
N
E 60949750300 Professional Srvs 94900 51244 LSPROF SRVS
Total TOTAL REGISTER SYS 94900
Paid Chk 067095v411l2014 VIKING COCACOLABOTTLING CO
E60949750250 NA Sales 11450 1371845 LS NA
Total VIKING COCACOLABOTTLING CO 11450
PaidChk067096 4112014 WATSON COMPANYy
E60949750250 NASales 39238 837550 NA
E60949750250 NIA Sales 600 901776 NACREDIT ON ACCT
Total WATSON COMPANY 38638
Paid Chk 067097 4112014 WIRTZ BEVERAGE MINNESOTA
E60949750251 Liquor For Resale 78276 1080162069 LS LIQUOR
E60949750253 Wine For Resale 33860 1080162070 LS WINE
Total WIRTZ BEVERAGE MINNESOTA 112136
Paid Chk 067098M
4152014Y ASSOCIATED BANK
E 38947000611 Bond Interest 24871E 38947000601 Debt Srv Bond Principal 1783301 30807579007 LOAN PAY OFF
Total ASSOCIATED BANK 1808172
Paid Chk067099 41152014 CHISAGO COUNTY TREASURER
E 20146500455 PropTaxesAssessments 640619 2014 PID160004603
Total CHISAGO COUNTY TREASURER 640619
Paid Chk 067100 4152014NBWATER LIGHT COMMISSION
G 10120210 WaterLight Comm Payable 286872 2014 BLDGPER8586WACIRRTotal
N BWATER LIGHT COMMISSION2 86872Paid
Chk 0671014 162014N BVOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
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Check Amt Invoice Comment
G 10120250 Fire Relief Contribution 335838 2014 FIRE RELIEF CONT1STQTR2014PAY22014
Total NB VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS 335838
Paid Chk 0671024182014v
DELTA DENTALl N
1F p
M
G 10121719 Dental Exceptions 8665 INV5494813 DENTAL EXCEPT
G 10121718 Dental 106270 MAY 2014 DENTALINSACCTPF50727001
Total DELTA DENTAL 114935
Paid Chk 067103 4182014 HEALTH PARTNERS
G 10121717 Health Exceptions 69935 INV46925970 HEALTH EXCEPT
G 10121706 Health 1852455 MAY 2014 HEALTH INS
Total HEALTH PARTNERS 1922390
Paid Chk 067104 4182014 MN BENEFIT ASSOCIATION
G 10121714 Life Insurance 4934 MAY 2014 GROUP 485
Total MN BENEFIT ASSOCIATION 4934
Paid Chk067105418l2014OLSON TIMOTHYf
4fN av v
E 10142110332 Conference Training 970 APRIL 2014 PDCONFiRAININGREIMBURSEMENT
Total OLSON TIMOTHY 970
Paid Chk067106 4182014 RICOH USA INC TX
E 10142110219 Copy Machine Lease 17754 92137985 PDCOPY MACH LEASE
E 10141940219 Copy Machine Lease 25332 92213119 COPY MACH LEASE
Total RICOH USA INC TX 43086
Paid Chk 067107 4182014 SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY
G 10121715 STDLTD 77627 MAY 2014 STDlLTDCL218646
Total SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY 77627
Paid Chkf067108 4182014 ULTIMATE EVENTSm
E 85149815430 Miscellaneous 50000 2014 MIDSUMMER TENT RENTAL DEPOSIT
Total ULTIMATE EVENTS 50000
PaidChk 087109 4282014 BERTELSON TOTAL OFFICEv a m
E 60249450210 Operating Supplies 10402 WO924861 WWGENOPER
Total BERTELSON TOTAL OFFICE 10402
Paid Chk 067110 4282014BLOOMQUIST ELECTRIC INC
E10141940401 RepairsMaint Buildings 267300 2281 CHREPAIRMAINTBLDG
E20842280401 RepairsMaint Buildings 33200 2282 FIREREPAIRMAINTBLDG
Total BLOOMQUIST ELECTRIC INC 300500
Paid Chk 067111 4282014 CHISAGO COUNTY PRESS
E 10141940433 Dues and Subscriptions 4700 CHSUBSCRIPTION1YR
Total CHISAGO COUNTY PRESS 4700
Paid Chk 067112 4282014 DIGITALALLY INC
E 10142110404 RepairslMaint MachineryEquip 4000 1065145 PDREPAIRMAINT MACH
Total DIGITALALLY INC 4000vimaua
Paid Chk 067113 4282014 ECM PUBLISHERS INCam A
E 60949750340 Advertising 41671 ACT366767 LS ADVERTISE
Total ECM PUBLISHERS INC 41671
Paid Chk0671 144281201 4 EMERGENCY APPARATUS MAINTn ad
W
E 10142280404 RepairsMaint MachineryEquip 12200 72998 FIREREPAIRMAINTMACH
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Total EMERGENCY APPARATUS MAINT 12200J
Paid Chk0671154282014FAIRVIEW HEALTH SRVS9372
E 10141400314 Medical Exams 3000 ACT7500080 MED EXAMS
Total FAIRVIEW HEALTH SRVS9372 3000
Paid Chk 067116 4282014 G K SERVICES
E60249450237 Uniforms 1424 1043681446 WWUNIFORMS
E 10143000300 Professional Srvs 312 1043681449 PWPROFSRVS
E 10143000237 Uniforms 2822 1043681449 PWUNIFORMS
E 10145000237 Uniforms 706 1043681449 PARKSUNIFORMS
E 60949750300 Professional Srvs 1980 1043686767 LS PROF SERVICE
E 60249450237 Uniforms 1424 1043686778 WWUNIFORMS
E 10145000237 Uniforms 804 1043686781 PARKSUNIFORMS
E 10143000237 Uniforms 2915 1043686781 PWUNIFORMS
E 10141940300 Professional Srvs 31301043692072 CH PROF SERVICE
Total G K SERVICES 15517
Paid Chk 067117um
4282014GOPHER STATEONECALL INC
E60249450300 Professional Srvs 6845 100321 WW LOCATES
Total GOPHER STATE ONECALL INC 6845
Paid Chk 067118 4282014 GRAYBAR
E 10142280401 RepairsMaim Buildings 6712 971842631 FIREREPAIRMAINTBLDG
E 60249450210 Operating Supplies 7131 971912196 WWGENOPER
E10145500210 Operating Supplies 5616 971912196 LIBRARYGENOPER
E 10142500404 RepairsMaim MachineryEquip 3284 971914453 CIVIL DEFENSE SIREN REPAIR
E 10142280401 RepairsMaim Buildings 9216 971938557
Total GRAYBAR 31959
PaidChk0671194282014 HACH COMPANYm
i pa
E 60249450210 Operating Supplies 19606 8756519 WWGENOPER
Total HACH COMPANY 19606
Paid Chk 067120 4282014 HAWKINS INC
E60249450210 Operating Supplies 381543527494 CREDIT ON ACCT
E60249450210 Operating Supplies 13883 3527495
E60249450210 Operating Supplies 87660 3578094 WW GEN OPER
Total HAWKINS INC 63389
Paid Chk 067121 4282014 ISANTICFIISAGO COUNTY STAR
E 60949750340 Advertising 6500 CL21135 LS ADVERTIS
Total ISANTICHISAGO COUNTY STAR 6500
Paid Chk 067122 4282014 LANDMARK PERSON NEL INC
E10141400300 Professional Srvs 31755 6167 CLERKPROFSRVS
E 10142400300 Professional Srvs 21170 6167 BLDGPROFSRVS
E 10142400300 Professional Srvs 21460 6200 BLDGPROFSRVS
E 10141400300 Professional Srvs 32190 6200 CLERKPROF SRVS
Total LANDMARK PERSONNEL INC 106575
PaidChk0671234282014LOCATORS SUPPLIES INCR r
E 10143000210 Operating Supplies 10615 0221926IN PWGENOPER
Total LOCATORS SUPPLIES INC 10615
Paid Chk 067124 4282014 MEYER DANIEL
E 10142110332 Conference Training 8438 2014 PDREIMBURSEMENTCONFTRAINING
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fr Fr5 7 rrrar7J
Total MEYER DANIEL 8438
PaidChk 067125 4282014 MN UI FUND UNEMPLOYMENT
E 10149990142 Unemployment Benefit Payments 84060 ACT0798495 UNEMPLOYMENT
Total MN UI FUND UNEMPLOYMENT 84060r a
Paid Chk 067126G a
4282014 MPCArn e
a
E60249450332 Conference Training 6000 9900035648 WWCONFfRAINING
Total MPCA 6000
Paid Chk 067127 4282014 MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION
E 10141940300 Professional Srvs 65000 00241173 CHPROF SRVS
Total MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION 65000
Paid Chk 067128 4282014 NB AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
E 10143000212 Motor Fuels 36179 PWMOTOR FUEL
E10145000212 Motor Fuels 8182 PARKSMOTOR FUEL
E10142400212 Motor Fuels 7598 BLDGMOTOR FUEL
E 10142110212 Motor Fuels 236220 PDMOTOR FUEL
E 60249450212 Motor Fuels 16977 WWMOTORFUEL
Tota l NBAREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS 305156
Paid Chk067129 4282014 NAPA AUTO PARTS
E 10142280404 RepairsMaim MachineryEquip 60024 ACT7908 FD REPAIR MAINT
Total NAPA AUTO PARTS 60024
Paid Chk 067130 4282014 NORTH BRANCH CHEVROLET
E 10142280404 RepairsMaim MachineryEquip 21158 165970 FIREREPAIRMAINTMACH
E 10142500404 RepairsMaim MachineryEquip 42392 287292 CIVIL DEF SIREN BATTERIES
Total NORTH BRANCH CHEVROLET 63550
PaidChk 067131 4282014 OLSON POWER EQUIPMENT
E 10143000404 RepairsMaim MachineryEquip 13176 107355 PWREPAIRMAINT
Total OLSON POWER EQUIPMENT 13176
PaidChk 067132 4282014 PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC
E 60249450315 Testing Services 11105 141237612
E60249450315 Testing Services 9675 141237870 WWTESTING
E60249450315 Testing Services 9675 141238048
Total PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC 30455
PaidChk067133 4282014 PARTS MIDWEST INC
E 10142500404 RepairsMaim MachineryEquip 54600 1101076X1 CIVIL DEF SIRENCORE EXCH
Total PARTS MIDWEST INC 54600
Paid Chk 067134nY 4282014 QUILLCORPORATIONa
E 10141940210 Operating Supplies 6434 1937128 CHGENOPER
E60949750210 Operating Supplies 18472 1973313 LSGENOPER
Total QUILL CORPORATION 24906
Paid Chk 067135 4282014 RDJ SPECIALTIES INC
E 85142280210 Operating Supplies 33483 071577
E 85142280210 Operating Supplies 21689 071651 FIREGEN OPER
Total RDJ SPECIALTIES INC 55172
PaidChk067136 4282014 STRETCHERSy
m 6
E 10142110201 NonCapitalized Equipment 103500 11084368 PDNON CAP EQUIP
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Total STRETCHERS 103500
Paid Chk 067137 4282014 SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION
E 10142280401 RepairslMaint Buildings 30000 1311246 FIREREPAIRMAINTBLDGSPRINKLER HEAD
Total SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION 30000
Paid Chk 087138m
4282014 SUPERIOR AUTOMOTIVE
E10143000240 Small Tools and Minor Equip 110000 PWSMTOOLS
E60249450240 Small Tools and Minor Equip 50000 WWSMTOOLS
E 10145000240 Small Tools and Minor Equip 50000 5126 PARKSSMTOOLS
Total SUPERIOR AUTOMOTIVE 210000
Paid Chk 067139 4282014 TASCHIFSKY SONS INC
E 10143000224 Street Maint Materials 24133 56308 PWSTR MAINT MATERIALS
Total TASCHIFSKY SONS INC 24133
PaidChk067140 4282014 TIMESAVER OFF SITE
E 10141910300 Professional Srvs 11100 PLANNINGPROFSRVS
E 10141400300 Professional Srvs 24100 M20461 CLERKPROFSRVS
Total TIMESAVER OFF SITE 35200
Paid Chk 067141 41282014 US BANK
E 32247000620 Fiscal Agent s Fees 45000 3641611 FISCAL AGENT FEESGOSTR RECON 2009A
Total US BANK 45000v ry
PaidChk067142 4282014 VESSCO INCvf f
E60249450404 RepairsMaim MachineryEquip 55161 59859 WWREPAIRMAINTMACH
Total VESSCO INC 55161
mPaid Chk 067143 4282014 WEST PAYMENT CENTER
E 10142110433 Dues and Subscriptions 10750 829331076 PDDUESSUBSCRIPTIONS
Total WEST PAYMENT CENTER 10750
Paid Chk 067144 41282014 WSB ASOCIATES INC
E46046500303
E 61249700303
E 10141700303
G 10121110 DeE 61249700303
E40143102303
E 60249450303
E 20146500300
E40143100303
Engineering Fees
Engineering Fees
Engineering Fees
elopers Miscellaneous
Engineering Fees
Engineering Fees
Engineering Fees
Professional Srvs
Engineering Fees
Total WSB ASOCIATES INC
30375 10 SRTS PHASEIIPJT01654700
21000 2 ENGINEERFEESPJT01654760
1100002 ENGINEER FEESPJT01654760
13800 2 PJT01654760
123550 2 MS4 SERVICESPJT02092430
220050 2 410THSTPJT01654770
18000 2 ENGINEER FEESPJT01654760
111850 4 ESSBY AUARPJT01654750
255250 8 2013 MAINTPJTPJT01654730
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH BRANCH IN THE
COUNTY OF CHISAGO AND IN THE STATE OFMINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
March 24 2014
CALL TO ORDER The North Branch City Council met in regular session and MayorLindquist called the meeting to order at700pm
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Councilmembers present were Kathy Blomquist Theresa Furman Ronald
Lindquist Joyce Borchardt and Trent Jensen Staff members present were CityAdministrator Konrad Planner Roberts Engineer Hankee Engineer Messner PubloicWorks Director Williams and the City Attorney Helmers
CONSENT AGENDA
Claims
Mintts Ceh n naede
Minutes nnrha nnirce
Items B and C were removed for discussion
Motion by Furman seconded by Borchardt to approve Consent Agenda Item A Allvoted AYE Motion carried
4B Minutes February 24 2014Motion by Jensen seconded by Furman to approve Minutes of February24 2014 Members voted Ayes 3 Nays 0 Abstain 2
BlomquistLindquist Motion carried
4C Minutes March 6 2014 Joint Training SessionMotion by Jensen seconded by Borchardt to approve Minutes of March 62014 Joint Training Session Members voted Ayes 4 Nays 0 Abstain
1 Furman Motion carried
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5A 410t Street ProjectThe public hearing was called to order at707pm Justin Messner fromWSB provided a project overview of the 410t Street paving project The
project anticipates paving of410 Street from CR 30 to 1000 feet past the
intersection of Hemingway Avenue Additional considerations for theCouncil tp discuss would be paving an 8 foot shoulder on the south side ofstreet from CR 30 to Roger Johnson Park and paving of a 4 foot shoulderfrom the park to Walker Hill development Furman expressed
cer
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about parking alehg the roadway if it is not signed for no parkingLindquist said that the first assessment property is missing last name
Blomquist is in favor of the four foot paved shoulders to provide safety for
walking Furman said that she does not think that the property on
Hemingway should be assessed Hankee indicated that the property isable to be divided and has applies policy but Council can change theassessment Konrad indicated there will be another public hearing on
assessments if this project moves forward This meeting is to determinewhether to move forward to the next step
Konrad noted that Donna Slipka called to say she was opposed to theamount of the assessmentbecause her driveway access is on
Hemingway
Mathew Munson of 40852 Greystone asked where the estimates came
from Hankee indicated they were estimates based on past projects
Jason Aaron 40911 Gutherie Avenue said he and his neighbor are in
support ofthe project He believes that the parking 8 foot at RogerJohnson is needed to provide safety for those walking in the area
John Pelton of 86448 410x Street asked about the assessment of6000plus and how residents are supposed to pay for that Messner indicatedthat they can be paid in full in November of the year or can be paid over
15 years through property taxes There are also property tax deferrals for
military seniors and disabled or agricultural
Mr Pelton asked if there is a guarantee that the State will pay their portionof this project Messner indicated that there is a balance in the State Aidfund and every year more money comes in
Ellen Johnson 6942 410x Street said that she is not in favor of thisbecause they chose to live there because of the country road She hasheard from the Councilmembers about anticipated increased speed andthat concerns her She has enjoyed being able to walk and ride her bikeon that road and she feels that will change and she is sorry to see it goMs Johnson asked if there is a cap on this cost Hankee indicated thatthe assessment would not be over6500 Hankee explained that thecost benefit analysis meant the proposed assessment went down to1800 for those that are not directly on 410th Ms Johnson said that sheappreciates the maintenance done on the road to keep it nice
Scott Bauman 40928 Greystone Avenue said he and his wife support the
project He then said that it is important to have the paved walking area
for folks to be able to safely walk or run along the road
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Tim Grahams 40855 Gutherie Avenue said he and his wife support the
paving project He then said that the road is hard on his vehicles and the
speed can be addressed after it is paved He then said that he is
wondering if the DNR can help out paving a trail from 30 to GutherieWSB indicated that the DNR only funds regional trails Mr Grahams said
he would be okay with being assessed a little more to accommodate those
that cannot pay They need the road paved and there is a benefit to the
entire neighborhood
Joe Scaramel 7170 407h Street said he lives south of410 and when the
development went in it was in the five year plan for paving so it has been a
long time coming to pave the area Mr Scaramel said he is concerned
with maintenance but said he believes that the paved shoulder is neededfor safety
Jessie Arsvold 3638 410 said they did not mind the dirt road when theybought the property but the dust has become a major issue so the pavingwill be a great benefit to them and they support the project
Laurie Pinsonneault 40957 Greystone said she is for the project She
then said she is concerned with the heavy truck traffic that can destroy the
road if it is not controlled or if the road is not built to handle it
John VonLange of 6530 Elm Street said that back in 1998 when the Citydid the Cedar Street improvement it was the first time he heard about
benefitting properties He then said he has a problem with whining about
living at the end of a dirt road He further said that there is farmland out
there and they are not benefitting a darn thing The people who are
benefitting are the people with the lowest assessment based on policiesHe thinks this is about fairness The people moved out there they should
pay more for paving and the farmers should not be smacked with a hugeassessment because some folks who moved to the end of a dirt road dont
like dust
Emil Dahlberg of Cassleberry Drive said that he is wondering what has
taken so long to get this road paved as 100 vehicles per day is the
threshold for pavement and this road is way over that Mr Dahlbergbrought up that there has been some discussion of rerouting traffic to
410 around downtown to accommodate truck traffic for the proposed new
business in the business park
Ken Tessler of 40874 Gutherie Avenue said that the neighbors have been
trying to get 410 paved for a long time He then said that his grandkidswere not allowed to play outside because of the dust so he says it is time
to get the road paved He then said he is willing to pitch in to get this
paved
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Resident asked for arranswer on Mr Dahlbergsquestion Lindquist said
there is no application at this time If the business comes in then optionswould be discussed Konrad indicated that the EDA is in discussions with
a company that is considering coming to North Branch Staff has
considered other options for traffic but 410h is not an option because it
does not go all the way over to Keystone
The Public hearing was closed at 747pm
Jensen would like to move forward with the project
Motion by Jensen seconded by Borchardt to adopt Resolution 01703
2414 A RESOLUTION RECEIVING THE UPDATED FEASIBILITYSTUDY FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTSAT 410T STREET FROM THE
INTERSECTION WITH FOREST BOULEVARD CSAH 30 TO THE
INTERSECTION WITH HEMINGWAY AVENUE
Blomquist asked about the paving of the shoulders and an area by RogerJohnson Park She then said shewould like to have that done as part of
the project
All voted AYE Motion carried
Motion by Jensen seconded by Blomquist to approve Resolution 01603
2414 A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF PLANSAND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS AT 410TSTREET FROM THE INTERSECTION WITH FOREST BOULEVARD
CSAH 30 TO THE INTERSECTION WITH HEMINGWAY AVENUE To
include alternates for an 8 foot shoulder between CSAH 30 RogerJohnson Park on the south side and 4 foot shoulder from Roger JohnsonPark to Walker Hill
Furman said she would be willing to look at it but will have other questionsin the future
All voted AYE Motion carried
COMMITTEECOMMISSIONS
6A PLANNING COMMISSIONAl Andersen Windows Variance
Planner Roberts provided an overview of the proposed AndersenWindows variance application They are proposing and expansionoftheir manufacturing facility and are requesting a height variance
for their storage silos
Staff recommends approval as did the Planning Commission
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Dan Heinrich representing Andersen Windows explained the
proposed uses for the three silos on their site
Furman asked which variance requirements can be met with this
application Roberts explained that the strict application of the
height limit makes things very difficultoperationally
Furman said she would like to approve but she needs to
understand Mr Heinrich said that the purpose of the silo height is
to create mass flow and a shorter bulkier silo allows for separationof particles and that creates an issue operationally and the qualityof the product
Furman would like to make sure one ofthe findings is the impact to
the products they make as a consideration Furman asked for
information from the Fire Department that says they have no
concern with this development Roberts indicated he requested the
information but did not get a comment back
Lindquist said that at the Planning Commission meeting a neighborsaid he wished he would have spoken but he hears a lot of noise
from the pneumatics all the time and he is wondering if somethingcan be done about the noise
Mr Heinrich indicated that wood flour is unloaded hydraulicallyThe PVC will also be done with a pneumatic blower The noise
may be pulse cleaning They are aware of the noise ordinances
and they will remain within City requirements
Borchardt said that there are some large pine trees and she is
suggesting plantings for noise abatement Mr Heinrich indicated
that they would take that under consideration
Motion by Jensen seconded by Furman to approve Resolution
014032414 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A BUILDINGHEIGHT VARIANCE FOR THE EXPANSION OF ANDERSEN
WINDOWS MANUFACTURING FACILITY AT 39811 GOLDEN
AVENUE All voted AYE Motion carried
A2 Ordinance Amendment Industrial Zoning RegulationsPlanner Roberts outlined the proposed changes to the Industrial
Zoning District
Furman indicated she has questions with meat slaughtering
Jensen asked if there was discussion with building height and
requiring that as a conditional use permit
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Lindquist said that 45 is an ordinary building he feels the 75 feet is
not very high
Furman wants to remove meat processing and slaughterhousesbecause she doesntwant that She is not in favor of this but
supports everything else
Jensen asked what is wrong with a slaughterhouse He then saidhe has no concern as long as it is under conditional use permitRoberts indicated that the slaughtering can only be as an
accessory use
Blomquist would like to remove the slaughtering She then asked
where this would fit in to be a meat market with slaughtering which
would be commercial
Lindquist would like to leave the opportunity for business to come
they want to Blomquist why does this have to be added to the
ordinance
Roberts indicated that one of the Planning Commission members
thought it would be a good addition to the Code
Blomquist is not in favor of slaughtering Blomquist said she
thought she heard no height restrictions at the PlanningCommission level Roberts indicated that he suggested a 75 foot
height limit as a compromise
Motion by Jensen seconded by Borchardt to adopt Ordinance
20814 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING INDUSTRIAL ARTICLE VDISTRICTS AND DISTRICT REGULATIONS DIVISIONS 1517SECTION 66625THROUGH 66675 INDUSTRIAL ZONING
DISTRICTS
Furman said she is voting no because of the slaughterhousesBlomquist said she is voting no because of the slaughterhousesand the height of the buildings but she appreciates the work the
Planning Commission did
After discussion members voted Ayes 3 Nays 2
FurmanBlomquist Motion carried
Motion by Jensen seconded by Borchardt to adopt Ordinance
20814SA SUMMARY ORDINANCE AMENDING INDUSTRIAL
ARTICLE V DISTRICTS AND DISTRICT REGULATIONSDIVISIONS 1517 SECTION 66625 THROUGH 66675
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INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS All voted AYE Motion
carried
Blomquist asked if the Planning Commission is going to look at the
height of houses in the zoning code Council consensus was that it
wasntneeded at this time
A3 Cartway Petition
Planner Roberts explained that the City received a petition from the
Nancy Nordal Strom Living Trust to create access to their parcelState law allows petition for a cartway if their property is landlocked
with no other means of access The cartway becomes a legalprivate means of access to a property that crosses another
personsproperty very similar to an easement What is different is
that the City becomes part of the approval process with a cartwayapplication The property adjoins Evergreen but the primarybuilding spot is away from Evergreen so to gain access to the
eastern portion of their property they are petitioning for access out
to 412th Street No details have been decided as of yet The first
step is for Council to set a public hearing to consider the cartwayrequest There should be an escrow established to cover Citycosts
Furman asked the City Attorney if the cost of giving money to the
other property owner be covered This would be a taking to her
and she wonders who sets that amount Attorney Helmers
indicated that is one of the amounts that the City sets as an
estimate The person would have to put up the money up front andthe hearing is the discussion and establishment of the location of
the cartway etc
Furman if they do not like the amount the petitioner could take the
other person to court to argue the amount Attorney Helmers said
that is possible
Furman asked if there could be a yearly fee to be paid to the
person who has to provide access over their property
Motion by Furman seconded by Jensen to set a public hearing for
June 9 2014 for the Cartway Petition All voted AYE Motion
carried
66 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY NONE
6C PARK COMMISSION NONE
6D WATER AND LIGHT COMMISSION
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D1 Site Lease Genesis Wireless
Konrad asked that this item be tabled because this came in at the
last minute and some changes are necessary to the agreementKonrad stated if this service does not work out after the month trial
the monthly figure for being on the water tower be worked out
Motion by Jensen seconded by Furman to table until Water Lightgets the document amended All voted AYE Motion carried
D2 Minutes INFO
STAFF REPORTS
7A ENGINEERINGIPUBLIC WORKS
Al Parking Forest BoulevardKonrad indicated that now that the Pharmacy and gift store is no
longer downtown there is a consideration of no parking in front of
that business The County would be in favor and would install the
no parking signs but the City would need to do the striping
Borchardt indicated that several people brought this up to her and it
seems now is the time to provide for no parking to allow for safer
truck traffic movements in the area
Joe Skelton at 6344 Main Street and he almost was not here
tonight but a customer brought this up with him today No one told
him that this was on the Agenda and that seems rather
underhanded Mr Skelton asked why this is coming up now
There has never been an accident so why now is this a safetyconcern Mr Skelton indicated that the parking lot across the street
there is noway to get there during winter due to how the snow is
plowed There is an orthodontist that is interested in buying the
building from him and he will need parking
Lindquist asked if removal of the parking spot would jeopardize the
sale Mr Skelton said that it could but he does not know for sure
Mr Skelton said that he gave information of the owner of Nelsons
for possible joint parking
Bob Streater said hewas concerned about why Mr Skelton wasnt
notified Konrad indicated it was an oversight
Mr Streater said that doing something for the benefit of the whole
does not mean that the individual person that this affects should be
overlooked
Borchardt said she thought she followed protocol and she is sorrythere was not notification
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John VonLange 6530 Elm Street said that years ago they wanted to
take parking away There has always been a problem with that
intersection Putting the stop line in place was a step to improveturning capability on that corner He is thinking that the stop line
should be extended all the way through Mr VonLange said that
taking away parking will not enhance safety it may even create a
sense of being able to take the corner faster than they should and
hitting the building He then said the police should enforce no
parking This could also affect the furniture store
Blomquist said when she went to the drug store she parked in
Nelsons parking lot and took the sidewalk She does not want to
take parking away She would like the next owner to ask for
designated parking from Nelsonsto direct foot traffic up the
sidewalk
Jensen said he can see a real cost to make this a no parking zone
for this business owner so hewould like to see more than justanecdotal evidence that this is a safety concern He wants to leave
the parking alone
Lindquist said that the northeast corner there is no parking to the
east so going north they would be equal If a lot of trucks start
heading north that could be a problem
Konrad this can be monitored and addressed in the future if it
becomes an issue Lindquist agreed but thinks there should be
some compensation for it
Mr Dahlberg asked why the City doesntwork something out with
the new buyer and get those spots designated for the other
businesses for off street parking
Furman asked about a clear cut between parking lot and sidewalk
and whether that could be done to assist with moving pedestriantraffic across the street Williams indicated they will take a look at it
for next winter
A2 Water Light LegislationBlomquist said she searched Minnesota Statutes and looked into
which cities looked into increasing Commissions She then listed
them Blomquist said that she found one from Melrose going up to
seven members and required nonresidents and more than one
City Council member Blomquist said that Melrose has the ability to
go up to 7 but they only have three Blomquist said she would like
to go with up to 5 and that is it
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Jensen said up to 5 or 7 members is finewith him His onlyconcern is he would like to see the members be residents If he
could design the perfect commission there would be five and there
would be someone from Council two residents at large and two
members that are businesspersons but also residents
Bob Egan of 2d Avenue said he read Bob Barretts bill but what
scares him about being nonresident the folks do not own a piece of
property and dontpay taxes here He would like to have everyonebe on the water service too
Jensen clarified he meant user not just resident
Mr Egan said he is an employee but is on the service He then
said anonresident is not invested enough
Amy Oehlers said she went out to lunch in town and it was
mentioned to her that the Council proposed legislation to increase
Public Utilities Commission from three to five members and she is
curious about that She decided to look into it and found that in
February this request was made and when you read the bill there is
information that is not what was asked for Ms Oehlers indicated
that she is concerned that this bill was not reflective of the direction
given in an official meeting Somewhere along the line there was
direction outside of an official meeting or the legislators took it upon
themselves to change it Representative Barrett has put in writingthat he directed them to include the other things This was draftedin December but the official action was not until February 10 so
something has gone awry and that is concerning Ms Oehlers said
that she thinks remaining with three members would be the best
thing for the City The reason is it will prevent any behind the
scenes discussions going on behind the scenes because two folks
discussing violates the open meeting law Increasing to five will
change the balance of the voting with two council members so she
recommends one councilmembers Ms Oehlers said that
residency needs to be a must to serve on that commission because
that ensures that they are invested in decisions that they are made
Ms Oehlers said that direction was given to the legislators to carrya bill so either someone on the Council is giving direction behind
the scenes or the legislators are doing things on their own and that
is unethical and possibly illegal
Bob Streater said that general accusations are inappropriate so he
would like to see some facts and lay it out The open ended
accusations are inappropriate If three is the perfect size for every
board then which councilmembers should resign He then said
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that everyone should be courteous and respectful Havingresidents seems to be the proper way to go but one business couldbe on the board because one vote does not make a bad decision
Mr Dahlberg said he is not in favor of this legislation proposed but
wants to get back to accountability and the mechanics of the whole
thing He would like to have an open meeting or a public hearingand have the direction developed before sending off the letter fromthe Council requesting the legislative change Mr Dahlberg would
like to keep the communications open and above board
Kirsten Kennedy of 378th Avenue said that there is a problem here
and that is transparency and the problem is silencing citizens from
participating in the political process She knows of no other citythat has moved public comment to the end of the meeting after
votes are taken Ms Kennedy said that Councilmerrtber Borchardt
tried hard to sell the water utility and now there is this drive to
change the Commission She then asked the Council to do the
business of the citizens of North Branch and move the publiccomment period back to the front of the meeting
Bob Streater said he has lived in this town for 51 years and has
seen a lot of councils come and go There is not bullying like there
has been in the past He feels this Council has been transparentMr Streater said there seems to be an agenda to label people and
he is tired of that and said it is time to work together to get the jobdone but to point fingers about things not being open is not fair and
totally inappropriate
Ms Oehlers said that Streater said she did not do her research and
does not have facts She does have facts and will provide them to
staff for distribution
Jensen suggested this is emotional and Council should move on
with business
Joe Scaramel asked if there is a problem where it needs to go upfrom three members He then asked if increasing the Commissionto more members change the response for emergencies He also
asked if there is a current problem that changing the Commission
membership would resolve
Borchardt indicated that quite often the meeting date is changedbecause one member is not available That is a concern If youwant to go to a Water Light meeting you have to get buzzed to go
through a door to get to the meeting Perhaps more open and
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more opportunity would be available to watch and attend the
meetings if they move over to City Hall and they are televised
Blomquist said she was on the Water Light Commission for six
years and they knew a month in advance peoplesschedule and
that was put in the minutes There were also meetings where two
met and moved forward
Furman said that the meeting has been postponed only once this
year She then asked if the City supported this bill as is whether
the City can make the Ordinance and vary it to an amount because
she would like to not have someone on there that has a relative
within Water Light Konrad said that if that is a situation then theyshould abstain from voting
Konrad indicated she contacted the legislators and received
response that the language can still be made to the bill That beingsaid no changes are in effect until the local ordinance is amended
The language of the bill is up to seven members but the City can
choose any number up to seven
Jensen would like the legislation to say 5 and not 7
Motion by Jensen seconded by Blomquist to direct that the
language be changed to up to five members and remove languageon residency and two council members All voted AYE Motion
carried
Jensen said that the legal training class had discussion about doingbusiness with a relative if you are on the councilor Water LightCommission He would like clarification on the rules regardingnepotism with regard to voting to use or contract with familymembers or good friends and should family be working at the
Water Light if a parent or other family member is on the
Commission
Jensen asked if there is a nepotism policy Konrad said the
personnel policy does have some language about directlysupervising family members Jensen asked if the Council can
direct the Commission to have a nepotism policy or pass an
Ordinance to require it Attorney Helmers indicated he would
research the matter and get back to the Council
Furman said she was contacted by a resident who goes away for part of the winter and
uses no water but he gets a bill of5189 and it says no water usage Furman then
said that there is a minimum charge for use of water to pay for infrastructure and she is
wondering if there is something that can be done for the people who use no water
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during the winter Konrad noted that even though the person is not here the City stillhas cost of maintaining and operating the system Blomquist and Lindquist indicated
that this issue has been discussed in the past
7B ADMINISTRATION NONE
7C BUILDING
7D FINANCED1 Financial Report INFO
7E LEGAL NONE
NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mic Dahlberg of Cassleberry Drive said that it is unusual to have public comment this
late He then said he has asked Council to move the public comment up to where it
was before in the meeting
John VonLange of Elm Street said that he was deprived his opportunity to comment
prior to a vote He then said that there is only one entity that has taxing authority and
that is the EDA and the Council He further said that expanding this to more members
will have ramifications and this is a way of taxation without representation Mr
VonLange said that there is a fixed cost of operation so that is why there is a minimum
charge for water whether you need it or not Mr VonLange said that going to a five
person board or not is up to the Council
Blomquist said that she is curious about moving public comment to the end She then
said that she called Rush City and they have public comment at 700pm She further
said she looked into a number of cities in the area that all have public comment at the
beginning
Motion by Blomquist to move public comment back to the beginning of the meeting to
be in conformity with all City Councils in the area
Jensen said that he is relatively new but during the first few months public comment
was abused and there was grandstanding and politics being pushed and opinions etc
being laid out in public Jensen then said he would like clear rules and timeline if
public comment is moved to the beginning of the meeting
Blomquist said she cantfind any city where the public comment is at the end There
was a motion based on the fact that the Mayor said there is a city with public comment
at the end and that does not exist
The motion died for lack of a second
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Furman said this is a lot more transparent and open than it has been in the past
UNFINISHED BUSINESS NONE
NEW BUSINESS NONE
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
12A Upcoming AgendasKonrad noted that April 17 2014 there is time scheduled with the County Water
Department to discuss the Water Atlas The Planning Commission will beinvited to attend Blomquist suggested inviting Water Light Staff agreed
Motion by Jensen seconded by Furman to adjourn All voted AYE Motion carried
ADJOURNED at946pm
Respectfully submitted
Bridgitte Konrad City Administrator
jrlTOSS
North Branch City CouncilWork Session
Date of Meeting April 3 2014
Present Councilmembers Ronald Lindquist Theresa Furman Kathy BlomquistJoyce Borchardt and Trent Jensen
Also Present City Administrator Konrad Public Works Director Williams Fire Chief
Grote Police Chief Meyer Representatives from township boards
I Call To Order
The meeting was called to order at615pm
II Fire Service Meeting with the TownshipsKonrad had everyone introduce themselves Fire Chief Grote provided overview of
maintenance and equipment needs for the year Grate and Council discussed the needed
pumper and whether there is a way to purchase a used one Konrad indicated that the five
yearcontracts are up this year so during the summer there will be discussion regardingupdating the contracts and the proposed new contracts will be brought to Council this fall
Lindquist asked if there are a certain percentage of firefighters that have to be available to
man the station during the day Grote stated that the City has six firefighters within the
city to respond during the day There was a question about whether Harris would maintain
mutual aid Grote indicated that the mutual aid contract is in place with Harris
III Police Department Award PolicyPolice Chief Meyer outlined the proposed award policy The goal is to identify and define
criteria and establish formal nomination process for staff or citizens that go above and
beyond Council and staff discussed the proposed makeup of a committee and agreed to
keep the committee small There was discussion on how to define heroism and a
determination that you cannot define heroism The Council feels this is a feel good programand agreed with the staff recommendation
Furman asked if anyone is going to the League of Minnesota Cities conference in June and
said she would like to go She would like the City to pay the hotel as well Council agreed
Motion by Jensen seconded by Furman to adjourn
Adjourned at655 pm
Respectfully submitted
Bridgitte Konrad City AdministratorjrlTOSS
4C
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF CHISAGO
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
Councilmember NAME offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION NO 027042814
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TEMPORARY ONSALE LIQUOR LICENSE STREET DANCE
PERMIT AND OFFSITE GAMBLING LICENSE FOR AMERICAN LEGION POST 85
WHEREAS City Ordinances require licenses and proof of insurance for certain types of businesses
to operate within the City and
WHEREAS Minnesota Statutes requires temporary licenses for liquor sales outside of the licensed
premises and
WHEREAS the American Legion has requested approval to sell alcohol hold a street dance and
conduct gambling activities outside of their building in the parking lot located at 6439
Elm Street for Midsummer Days and
WHEREAS the event dates are June 18 through 22 2014 for their fundraising and
WHEREAS City staff has reviewed the applications and has found no issues that would warrant its
denial
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH BRANCHMINNESOTA
That the City Council hereby approves aFourDay Temporary OnSale Liquor License for the
American Legion 6439 Elm Street North Branch Minnesota subject to the followingconditions
The license will allow liquor sales in their parking lot within a fenced in area
The license period will be valid from June 19 2014 through June 22 2014
Alcohol sales must end at 1215am
The licensee must submit an ihsurance certificate to include the parking lot area
A double fence is required around the area where alcohol will be sold
2 That the City Council hereby approves aThreeDayStreet Dance Permit for the American
Legion 6439 Elm Street North Branch Minnesota subject to the following conditions
The permit will allow street dances in the parking lot within the fenced area
The permit will be valid from June 20 2014 through June 22 2014
Four North Branch Police Officers must be onsite during the street dance and karaokeat the Legionsexpense
The dance must end by 1230am
4D
RESOLUTION NO 027042814
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3 That the City Council hereby approves the OffSite Gambling Premises application for the
American Legion 6439 Elm Street North Branch Minnesota subject to the followingconditions
The permit authorizes bingo pulltabs raffle and paddlewheel to operate in the parkinglot within the fenced area
The permit will be valid from June 19 2014 through June 22 2014
The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Councilmember NAME and being put to vote members
voted AYE uNAY u
KATHY BLOMQUIST VOTE JOYCE BORCHARDT VOTE
THERESAFURMAN VOTE TRENTJENSEN VOTE
RONALD LINDQUIST VOTE
Passed and adopted this 28h day of April 2014
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
BYRonald Lindquist Mayor
ATTEST
Bridgitte Konrad City Administrator
MEMODate April 24 2014
To Mayor City Council
From Shawn Williams Public Works Director
RE Public Works Employee Probation Removal
Public Works Maintenance I employee Doug Goodwin has successfullycompleted his one year probationary period
It is my recommendation to change his job status classification fromprobationary employee to permanent full time employee
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City ofNorth Branchnvia StaffReport
Prepared By Ken Roberts City Planner 6408 Elm Street PO Box 910
North Branch City Hall North Branch MN 55056
Date April 22 2014
Request Conditional Use Permit Outdoor Storage for Norlite LLC
Location 6551 396th Court
INTRODUCTION
Ms Nickie Scholl of Northern Lights Steel Fabrication Norlite LLC is requesting that the City approve
a conditional use permit CUP for the property located adjacent to their site at 6551 396th Court She
is requesting the CUP so they may expand their outdoor storage area on to the adjacent propertyThe City Code requires city approval of a CUP for outdoor storage for a property in theI2zoningdistrict Please see the enclosed application and maps on pages six through eleven
BACKGROUND
On October 8 2007 the City Council adopted Resolution 125100807approving a conditional use
permit to allow outside storage for Norlite This approval was subject to four conditions Please see
the enclosed copy of the resolution on pages 13 and 14
On April 10 2014 the EDA authorized the proposed sale of082acres ofcityowned land to Norlite
for the expansion of their existing facility
On April 21 2014 the Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed conditional use
permit and the proposed land sale for Norlite to expand their facility
REVIEW CRITERIA
Minnesota Statutes Section 462356 requires Citys to have their Planning Commission review all
proposed sales ofCityowned property and to report to the City Council as to compliance of the
proposed sale with the Comprehensive Plan Please the attached statute language on page 12
DISCUSSION
Conditional Use Permit
Ms Scholl is proposing to expand the outdoor storage area for their company to the vacant propertyto the east of their site at 6551 396th Court They now have an outdoor storage area and need more
space for the storage of materials for their business She is not now proposing any changes to the
existing officeshop building as part of this request Ms Scholl told me that they would be moving and
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expanding the existing screening fence to enclose the additional property and adding another access
gate onto theculdesac They would be adding trap rock or gravel to the new storage area to create
a hard surface for the vehicles and materials for the business She also told methat they may want toadd more exterior lighting on the site for security purposes
The City has zoned the siteI2General Industrial To expand the outdoor storage onto this site the
applicant is requesting that the City approve a CUP for outdoor storage The I2zoning district
requires city approval of a conditional use permit for outdoor storage Under Section 6666 of the CityCode the City Council also may impose conditions in granting the conditional use permit to insure
compliance and to protect adjacent properties
FINDINGS OF FACT
In considering a request for a conditional use permit Section 6664of the City Code requires the
Planning Commission and the City Council to make a finding of fact about the request based on the
following factors I have added comments for your review
Relationship to the Citys comprehensive plan
The City has planned the site IP Industrial Park in the Comprehensive Plan The
proposed use of the site is consistent with this land use designation
2 The geographical area involved
The geographical area involved with this request is 6551 396th Court The area near the
property has a variety ofexisting land uses including industrial with outdoor storagecommercial and residential
3 The character of the surrounding area
The character of the area surrounding the proposed project includes a variety ofexistingland uses including industrial with outdoor storage commercial and residential The
proposed expansion of the existing business with additional outdoor storage should not cause
any negative effects on the character of the surrounding area
4 The availability and design capacities ofexisting or proposed utilities
This site is served with municipal utilities The proposed expanded outdoor storage does
not require any public utilities and would not put a strain oradditional burden on the
existing City facilities and services
5 Whether such a request will tend to or actually depreciate the surrounding area
Granting the request to allow the outdoor storage in this location should not depreciate or
impair the surrounding area
6 Whether the request will place an undue financial burden on the city
Granting the request for a conditional use permit for expanded outdoor storage will not
place an undue financial burden on the city as the developerowner will be making any and
all the improvements with private funds
7 Whether the request will impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacentproperty
The expanded outdoor storage would be on a vacant site that is adjacent to their existingbuilding and an area ofoutdoor storage on the property The applicant is not now
proposing any changes to the building or to the size and shape of the existing parkingarea As such the proposed conditional use permit for the expanded outdoor storageshould not impair an adequate supply of light and air to any adjacent property
8 Whether the request will unreasonably increase the congestion in the public rightofway
The granting ofthe request for a CUP to allow outdoor storage on this site should not
significantly increase congestion in the public rightofway
9 Whether the request will increase the danger offire or endanger the public safety
Granting the request for a CUP to allow outdoor storage on this site should not increase
the danger offire or endanger public safety with its proximity to the existing public rightofways
10 Whether the request is consistent with the spirit and intent of this division
Granting the request fora CUP to allow outdoor storage on this site appears to be
consistent the spirit and intent ofthis Ordinance The proposed expanded outdoor storagefor the existing steel fabrication company on this site is consistent wifh the industrial zoningand comprehensive plan designations for this property
The proposed expanded outdoor storage should meet all the findings of fact for a conditional use
permit as required by the City Code
The City approved the original CUP in 2007 with four conditions of approval Staff is proposing similar
conditions of approval for this request plus additional conditions to help protect the public health
safety and welfare and to help minimize potential nuisances or problems that this business and
outdoor storage could create The Planning Commission however did not think that proposed
Conditions 3 and 4 were necessary and recommended that the City not include these in the approval
ApplicantsOwners Name and Address
Other Pertinent Information
Nicki and Brent Scholl
Norlite LLC
8825 245 Avenue NE
Stacy MN 55079
FinancialBudget Impacts IfAny None known at this time
Funding Sources
LongTerm ShortTerm Cosfs
Deadlines The City received the complete application materials for this project on March 21 2014
As such the deadline for City action on the requests to meet the 60day state law requirement is
May 19 2014 unless the City or the applicant requests a time extension
Requested Action
Staff is requesting that the City Council review the staff report take testimony and then make a
decision about the proposed CUP for outdoor storage for the proposed082acre property to the eastof 6551 396th Court
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending that the City Council adopt Resolution No022042814on pages 1820This resolution approves a conditional use permit for outdoor storage for the082acrevacant
property east of 6551 396th Court subject to the following conditions
1 The owner meeting all City County State and Federal laws regulations and ordinances and
securing all necessary approvals permits and licenses before occupying or using this property
2 The owner or contractor receiving all necessary building permits and completing all required and
necessary site work within one year of City approval of this request by May 1 2015 Thisincludes installing screening around the expanded storage area and a compacted hard surface for
the driveways parking and storage areas
3 The owner or operator planting at least five coniferous trees between the fence and the south andeastern property lines
4 The owner shall only store trucks trailers and businessrelated materials outside on this propertyThere shall be no outside storage of tires vehicle parts inoperable vehicles debris or othermaterials that could be a nuisance or hazardous
5 All outdoor lighting shall be installed so it does not shine on the public rightofwayor cause a
nuisance to neighboring properties
6 This conditional use permit for outdoor storage applies to the082acre property to the east of6551 396th Court
7 This conditional use permit is subject to review as deemed necessary by the Planning Commissionandor City Council to insure that the owner or operator is meeting all conditions or if they decidethat approved permit requires an amendment
Voting Requirements A simple majority vote of those present is needed for City approval
Attachments
1 ApplicantsApplication Form
2 North Branch Industrial Park Map3 City Comprehensive Plan Map4 City Zoning Map5 Property Survey 396th Court
6 Aerial Photo 6551 396th Court
7 2012 State Statutes Section 462356
8 City Resolution No 125100807
9 Planning Commission Resolution 0314PLN CUP10 Planning Commission Resolution 0414PLN Land Sale11 City Council Resolution 022042814
REFERENCE INFORMATION
PRESENT ZONING 12 General Industrial
PRESENT USE Vacant
PROPOSED USE Outdoor storage for adjacent business
ADJACENT PROPERTY USE
NORTH Zoning 12 General Industrial District
Use Vacant
SOUTH Zoning R1 Single Family Residential
Use Houses across Ash Street
EAST Zoning 12 General Industrial DistrictUse Vacant and existing industrial buildings
WEST Zoning 12 General Industrial DistrictUse Existing Norlite outdoor storage yard and facility
REVIEW CRITERIA
Section 6662 I2 General Industrial existing zoningSection 6662 68 Variances Appeals Amendments and Conditional Use Permits
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462356PROCEDi7RE TO EFFECT PLAN GENERALLY
Subdivision 1 Recommendations for plan execution Upon the recommendation by the plamring agency of
the comprehensive municipal plan or sections thereof the planning agency shall study and propose to the governingbody reasonable and practicable means for putting the plan or section ofthe plan into effect Subject to the limitations
of the followingsections such means include but are not limited to zoning regulations regulations for the
subdivision of land an official map aprogram for coordination ofthe normal public improvements and services of
the municipality urban renewal and a capital improvements program
Subd 2 Compliance with plan After acomprehensive municipal plan or section thereof has been
recommended by the planning agency and a copy filed with the governing body no publicly owned interest in real
property within the municipality shall be acquired or disposed of nor shall airy capital improvement be authorized bythe municipality or special district or agency thereof or any other political subdivision having jurisdiction within the
municipality until after the plaiming agencyhasreviewed the proposed acquisition disposal or capital improvementand reported in writine to the eovernina body or of er special districty po jtical divisi ncerned its
f4odnuarn romnliance ofthe proposed acquisition disposal or improvement with thec9nprphensive municipaln Failure of the platming agency to report on the proposalvvlIIn45zlays aftersuch a reference or such other
period as maybe designated by the governing body shall be deemedto have satisfied the requirements of this
subdivision The governing body may by resolution adopted bytwothirds vote dispense with the requirements of this
subdivision when in its judgment it finds that the proposed acquisition or disposal of real property orcapitalimprovement has no relationship to the comprehensive municipal plan
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Well Certificate Received Not Required
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CITY OP NORTH BRANCHPO BOX 910NORTH BRANCH MN 55056
PeesRECGCOMPLIANCE FUND Si 100STATE GENERAL FUND 7050TECHNOLOGY FUND 1000
GENERAL ABSTRACT 1450Total 54600
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF CHISAGO
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
Councilmember Erickson offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION NO 125100807
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATIONSUBMITTED BY AHO CONSTRUCTION FOR OUTSIDE STORAGE IN THE t2
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS Aho Construction has submitted a request for a Conditional Use Permit for
outside storage and
WHEREAS the property for which the Conditional Use Permit is requested is located
east of Golden Avenue and south of 396 Court and legally described as
follows
Lot 5 Block 1 Industrial Estates 3rd Addition and
WHEREAS the Planning Commission at its September 18 2007 meeting reviewed
the staff report for the Conditional Use Permit request and recommends
approval of the Conditional Use Permit and
WHEREAS the North Branch City Council reviewed the staff report regarding theConditional Use Permit
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH
BRANCH MINNESOTA
That the Conditional Use Permit request submitted by Aho Construction to allow outside
storage be approved subject to the conditions listed
1 All City County State and Federal laemis and IIenses be securedshall
be complied with and all necessary p
2 All areas where products will be stored shall be at least Class V
3 A minimum of 5 deciduous trees shall be planted between the fence and
the south property line
4 The screening shall be installed no later than June 1 2008
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The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Furman and being put to
vote members voted AYE 4 NAY 0 ABSENT 1
KATHY BLOMOUIST AYE LAWRENCE ERICKSON AYE
THERESA FURMAN AYE GLORIA KARSKY AYE
AMY OEHLERS ABSENT
Passed and adopted this 8T day of October 2007
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
Gloria Ka cy Mayor
ATTESTRyChel Gaust City Clerk
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF CHISAGO
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
Commissioner Brorchardt offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION NO 0314PLN
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE NORTH BRANCH CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE FOR THE EXPANSION OF NORLITE AT
6551 396T COURT
WHEREAS Ms Nicki Scholl has submitted a request for a conditional use permit for outdoor storage for a
property in theI2General Industrial District and
WHEREAS the property for which the conditional use permit is requested is the proposed082acre
parcel located east of 6551 396hCourt and
WHEREAS the Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 21 2014 to consider the conditional
use permit and
WHEREAS the Planning Commission reviewed the staff report and recommends approval of the
conditional use permit for outdoor storage
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE NORTH BRANCH PLANNING COMMISSION
That the Planning Commission recommends to the North Branch City Council that they approve
the conditional use permit for outdoor storage as requested by Ms Nickie Scholl for the proposed082acre property east of 6651 396hCourt for the following reasons
I The proposed outdoor storage would be consistent with the Citys industrial land use
designation for this site2 The proposed outdoor storage should be compatible with the geographical area and
with the character of the surrounding area
3 The proposed outdoor storage would not put a strain or additional burden on the
existing City facilities and services4 Granting the request to allow outdoor storage in this location should not depreciate or
impair the surrounding area
5 The proposed outdoor storage will not place an undue financial burden on the City6 The proposed outdoor storage should not impair an adequate supply of light and air to
any adjacent property7 The granting of the request to allowoutdoor storage at this location should not
significantly increase congestion in the public rightofway8 Granting the request to allow outdoor storage should not increase the danger of fire or
endanger public safety with its proximity to the existing public rightofways
Granting the request to allow the proposed outdoor storage in this location is consistent
with the spirit and intent of this Ordinance
That the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that they approve the
conditional use permit for outdoor storage submitted by Ms Nicki Scholl for the vacant
property next to 6551 396hCourt subject to the following conditions
The owner meeting all City County State and Federal laws regulations and ordinances and
securing all necessary approvals permits and licenses before occupying or using this
property
The owner or contractor receiving all necessary building permits and completing all requiredand necessary site work within one year of City approval of this request by May 1 2015This includes installing screening around the expanded storage area and a compacted hardsurface for the driveways parking and storage areas
3 All outdoor lighting shall be installed so it does not shine on the public rightofway or cause a
nuisance to neighboring properties
4 This conditional use permit for outdoor storage applies to the082acre property to the east of6551 396r Court
5 This conditional use permit is subject to review as deemed necessary by the PlanningCommission andor City Council to insure that the owner or operator is meeting all conditions
or if they decide that approved permit requires an amendment
The foregoing motion wasduly seconded by Commissioner Swanson and being put to vote members
voted AYE4NAY 0 ABSENT 1
TOM BORCHARDT AYE JOHN W VON LANCE AYE
BRIAN BELFIELD AYE MARK RAMALEY ABSENT
DON SWANSON AYE
Passed and adopted this 21st day April 2014
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
JOHN W VON LANCECHAIR
ATTESTKen Roberts City Planner
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
CHISAGO COUNTY
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
Commissioner Brochardt offered the following resolution and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION NO 0414PLN
A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT PROPOSED LAND SALE FOR THE082ACRE PROPERTY TO THE
EAST OF 6551 396TH COURT WOULD BE CONSISTENT WITH THE CITYSCOMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL SHOULD APPROVE THE PROPOSED LAND SALE
WHEREAS on March 20 2014 Ms Nicki Scholl representing Norlite LLC submitted an application for a
conditional use permit apreliminary site plan and a letter of interest to purchase the082acrecityownedland to the east of their existing facility at 6551 396 Street and
WHEREAS state statutes require Citys with the Comprehensive Plans to have their PlanningCommission review such a proposed sale of Cityowned property to ensure compliance with the
Comprehensive Plan and
WHEREAS the Planning Commission reviewed this request on April 21 2014 and
WHEREAS the Planning Commission reviewed the staff report and finds that the proposed land sale
would be consistent with the Citys Comprehensive Plan
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA PLANNING
COMMISSION
That the Planning Commission finds that the proposed land sale would be consistent with the
Citys Comprehensive Plan and that the City Economic Development Authority EDA should
approve the land sale for construction of the expanded outdoor storage area for Norlite
The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Commissioner Swanson and being put to vote members
voted AYE 4 NAY 0 ABSENT 1
BRIAN BELFIELD AYE TOM BORCHARDT AYE
DON SWANSON AYE JOHN W VON LANGE AYE
MARK RAMALEY ABSENT
Passed and adopted this 21st day of April 2014
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
JOHN W VON LANGE
ATTESTRoberts City Planner
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF CHISAGO
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
Councilmember offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION NO 022042814
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE EXPANSION OF
OUTDOOR STORAGE FOR NORLITE STEEL AT 6551 396TH COURT
WHEREAS Ms Nicki Scholl has submitted a request for a conditional use permit for outdoor storage for a
property in theI2General Industrial District and
WHEREAS the property for which the conditional use permit is requested is the082acre propertyeast of 6551 396th Court and
WHEREAS the legal description for the property in question is
That part of Lot 4 Block 1 INDUSTRIAL ESTATES 3RD ADDITION Chisago County Minnesota
lying westerly and southwesterly of the following described line
Beginning at a point on the south line of said Lot 4 distant 14485feet easterly of the southwest
corner thereof thence North 00 degrees 01 minutes 54 seconds East assumed bearingperpendicular to the south line of said Lot 4 a distance of 19594feet thence North 39 degrees 25
minutes 39 seconds West a distance of 8600feet to the northwesterly line of said Lot 4 and said line
there terminating In City of North Branch Chisago County
WHEREAS the Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 21 2014 to consider the conditional
use permit and
WHEREAS the Planning Commission reviewed the staff report and recommended approval of the
conditional use permit
RESOLUTION NO 022042814
Page 2 of 3
WHEREAS the City Council has reviewed the staff report and have found that the proposedconditional use permit for outdoor storage would meet the findings for conditional uses as outlined in
the City Code
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA CITY
COUNCIL
That the City Council hereby approves a conditional use permit for the expanded outdoor storage for
Norlite Steel for the082acre property east of 6551 396Th Court for the following reasons
1 The proposed outdoor storage would be consistent with the Citys industrial land use designationfor this site
2 The proposed outdoor storage would not put a strain or additional burden on the existing Cityfacilities and services
3 Granting the request to allow outdoor storage in this location should not depreciate or impair the
surrounding area
4 The proposed outdoor storage will not place an undue financial burden on the City5 The proposed outdoor storage should not impair an adequate supply of light and air to any
adjacent property6 The granting of the request to allow outdoor storage at this location should not significantly
increase congestion in the public rightofway7 Granting the request to allow outdoor storage should not increase the danger of fire or endanger
public safety with its proximity to the existing public rightofways8 Granting the request to allow the proposed outdoor storage in this location is consistent with the
spirit and intent of this Ordinance
The City Council hereby approves the conditional use permit for the expanded outdoor storage for
Norlite Steel for the property east of 6551 396hCourt subject to the following conditions
1 The owner meeting all City County State and Federal laws regulations and ordinances and
securing all necessary approvals permits and licenses before occupying or using this property
2 The owner or contractor receiving all necessary building permits and completing all required and
necessary site work within one year of City approval of this request by May 1 2015 This
includes installing screening around the expanded storage area and acompacted hard surface
for the driveways parking and storage areas
3 The owner or operator planting at least five coniferous trees between the fence and the south and
eastern property lines
4 The owner shall only store trucks trailers and businessrelated materials outside on this propertyThere shall be no outside storage of tires vehicle parts inoperable vehicles debris or other
materials that could be a nuisance or hazardous
5 All outdoor lighting shall be installed so it does not shine on the public rightofway or cause a
nuisance to neighboring properties
6 This conditional use permit for outdoorstorage applies to the082acre property to the east of
6551 396 Court
RESOLUTION NO 022042814
Page 3 of 3
7 This conditional use permit is subject to review as deemed necessary by the PlanningCommission andor City Council to insure that the owner or operator is meeting all conditions or if
they decide that approved permit requires an amendment
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember
and being put to vote members voted
AYE NAY
KATHY BLOMOUIST JOYCE BORCHARDT
THERESAFURMAN TRENTJENSEN
RONALD LINDQUIST
Passed and adopted this 28th day of April 28 2014
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
BYRonald Lindquist Mayor
ATTEST
Bridgitte Konrad City Administrator
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City ofNorth BranchStaffReport
Prepared By Ken Roberts City Planner
Date April 22 2014
Subject Cartway Petition Estimated Costs
Location 4991 412rh Street
unrten X994
BACKGROUND
On February 24 2014 the City received a petition from the attorney representing the NancyNordal Strom Living Trust the property owners requesting that the City establish a cartwayacross an adjacent property The cartway if approved would provide access to the petitionersproperty across a neighboring property Please see the petition and related materials on pages
313
On March 24 2014 the City Council approved an order that set the public hearing for the
cartway petition for the Nancy Nordal Strom Living Trust for Monday June 9 2014 The CityCouncil also made a requirement that the petitioner to submit to the City escrow funds sufficient
to cover all Cityrelated expenses to review and analyze their cartway request
DiscussionAnalysis
State law allows property owners to petition townships and cities to establish a cartway on their
behalf if their property is landlocked and if they have no other means of access to a public road or
street A cartway serves as a legal private means of access to a property that crosses another
property similar to an easement I have attached adocument from the Minnesota Association of
Townships that helps explain cartways titled Understanding Cartways Please see this information
on pages 16 through 24
In this case the petitioner claims they have no access to and from the public street Evergreen
Avenue that is adjacent to their property for most of their property because of the existing wetlands
and water levels of Chain Lake South To gain access to the eastern part of their property the
petitioner wants a cartway to cross the property between the petitionersproperty and 412hStreet
4991 412hStreet owned by Mitchell Carlson Please see the maps on pages 14 and 15
There are several steps that the City the petitioner and the adjacent property will face as part of the
cartway process The City Council set a public hearing to consider the cartway request for June 9
2014 Before the City holds the public hearing the City should require the petitioner to post an
escrow with the City to cover all casts survey legal appraisal etc related to their petition The
City is not required nor should the City pay for any of these costs or expenses for the establishment
or maintenance of a cartway The City Engineer provided staff with an estimate of8160 to
complete the engineering survey work andrightofservices for this request Please see hisamail
on pages 25 and 26 The city should require the petitioner to provide an escrow of at least10200
125 percent of8160 to cover all these costs
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IssueslConcerns
ApplicantsOwners Name and Address City Of North Branch6408 Elm StreetNorth Branch MN 55056
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Requested Action
City staff is requesting that the City Council review the staff report and related materials about
the costs for processing the cartway petition and be prepared to set a dollar amount of the
escrow the city will require for this petition
Staff Recommendation
Staff is recommending that the City Council approve Resolution 023042814This resolution
requires the petitioner provide the city with an escrow of10200 to cover all Cityrelatedexpenses to review and analyze their cartway request for the Nancy Nordal Strom Living Trust
Voting Requirements A simple majority vote of those present is needed for City approval
Attachments
1 Cartway Petition
2 Section 43537of Minnesota Statutes Easement for Cartway3 Definition of Navigable Waters
4 LocationZoning Map of affected properties5 Site MapAerial Photo of affected properties6 Understanding Cartways dated April 25 2006
7 Email from Justin Messner dated April 14 2014
8 City Council Resolution 023042814
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STATE OF MINNESOTAEE6 2 4 2014
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
COUNTY OF CHISAGO
Inthe Matter of the Petition of
Nancy Nordal Strom Living Trust PETITION
for the establishment of acartway
TO The City Council ofNorth Branch Chisago County Minnesota
Your Petitioner atrustee ofthe above named trust represents and states the following
1 That the Nancy Nordal Strom Living Trust is the owner of the following
described property located in the City of North Branch County of Chisago State of Minnesota
and legally described as follows towit
LOT TWO 2BLOCK ONE 1 CHAINLAKE VIEW
2 That the Petitionersland abovedescribed exceeds five 5 acres
3 That the Petitioner does not have access to most of this land abovedescribed
429 acres of the 529 acre lot except over the lands ofothers namely
THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTEROF SECTION 6 TOWNSHIP 35 RANGE 21 CHISAGO COUNTYMINNESOTA
4 That said property is owned by Mitchell D Carlson and Penny J Pliscott 4991
412th Street North Branch Minnesota 55056
5 That the Petitioner has access via Evergreen Avenue to only 10 acres of the 529
acres of land comprising Lot 2 Block 1 Chain Lake View hereinafter Lot 2 Attached
hereto for reference as Exhibit A is acopy of the plat map for Chain Lake View
6 That access to 429acres of Petitioners land with shoreline along Chain Lake via
Evergreen Avenue the only public road adjoining Lot 2 across the ten acre arm of Lot 2 is
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prohibited due to a low area which traverses the entire ten acre tract and which lies below the
Ordinary High Water Level OHW of Chain Lake 9075 feet and is deemed to part of the
lake basin Attached hereto for reference as Exhibit B is Lake Water Level Report for Chain
Lake from the DNR website establishing OHW at 9075 feet and as Exhibit C a topographical
map encompassing Lot 2
7 That construction of a private road across land below the OHW of a lake is
prohibited under Minnesota Public Waters Work Permit Rules 61150190 Attached hereto as
Exhibit D is acopy of the letter received from the Area Hydrologist at the Department ofNatural
Resources Craig Wills stating that construction of aprivate road below the OHW of Chain Lake
is prohibited
8 That under the cartway statute according to Minnesota case law a township or as
in this case a city council must provide a landowner with meaningful access to the bulk of the
Petitionersusable land See State ex rel Rose v Town of Greenwood 220 Minn 508 20
NW2d345 1945Iennedy v Perin Townsh ofWabasha County 784NW2d378 Minn
2010
9 That because aprivate road cannot be constructed across the 10 acre atm of Lot
2 the Petitioner does not have meaningful access to the bulk of its usable land via Evergreen
Avenue
10 That all of the properties described above lie within the City of North Branch
County of Chisago State ofMinnesota
11 That the proposed cartway will connect the bulk of the Petifionersusable land
contained in the abovedescribed parcel to 412h Street apublic road
12 That the description of the proposed cartway is as follows a 33 foot wide
cartway from the Petitioners parcel of land to 412 Street centered on a line approximately 440
feet east of and running the length of and parallel to the western boundary of the southwest
quarter ofthe southeast quarter of section 6 Township 35 Range 21
WHEREFORE your Petitioner prays that the City Council of North Branch establish a
cartway as described above pursuant to Minn Stat 43537 and designate it as a private
driveway
Dated e 2014
Eric Strom Petitioner
Notary Public
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Subscribe d sworn to before methisday of uc 2014
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Elevation 40685ft Datum NGVD 29 ftDate Set 09161993 Location T35R21S6
Description Top north end 18 corrugated metal pipe between north and south portions of
Chain Lake found 02under groundElevation 91455ft Datum NGVD 29 ftDate Set 09161993 Location T35R21 S6
Description NOTE7208field search revealed former PP with BM has been replacedInplace horizontal 60d spike 04above ground in north side of a power pole first pole westof connection between north and south portions of Chain Lake on south side Co Rd 66
Elevation 90937ft Datum NGVD 29 ftDate Set 09161993 Location T35R21S6
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where north and south portions of lake are closest NOTE On71008this tree was measuredat22and the spike in its base was grown over considerably and not chopped out
Elevation 91441ft Datum NGVD 29 ftDate Set 07022008 Location T35R2156
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Minnesota Department of Natural ResourcesEcological and Water Resources Division
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Cambridge MN 55008
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January 14 2014
Nathan P FuglestadBoyce Law Offices LLC
6349 Main Street
PO Box 277North Branch Minnesota 55056
Minnesota
CEPAATtdENT OFNATURAL AESOUflCES
Re Construction ofprivate road below ordinary high water level of Chain Lake
13006302 Chisago County
Dear Mr Fuglestad
Per your letter received by this office on December 26 2013 regarding the parceldescribed as east of Evergreen Avenue and consisting ofLot 2 ofBlock 1 PIN110012802 An ordinary high water level was established by the Minnesota DNR forthe South Basin ofChain Lake 13006302 in 1993 The ordinary high water levelestablished was 9075NGVD 29
A DNR public waters work is required to place fill in a lake many watercourses and
public waters wetlands State rules specificallyrohibitplacement offill into a water
body by an individual or oreanization to create upland areas
Minnesota Public Waters Work Rules 6115 0190 subpart 3F specifically rohibits
placement offill to
F to construct aroadway or pathway or create or improve land accesses from
peripheral shorelands to islands or to facilitate land transportation across thewaters however when a project is proposed by a federal state or local
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government agency and this provision would prevent or reshict the project or
create a major conflict with other public purposes or interests the commissioner
may waive this provision i
1 there is no other feasible and practical alternative to the project that wouldhave less environmental impact and
2 the public need for the project rules out the nobuildalternative
Fill below the ordinary high water level of9075NGVD of Chain Lake for the purpose ofconstructing aprivate road is prohibited by MN Public Waters Work Permit Rules61150190
nmdnrgovAn Equal Opportunity Employor
DNR Information 6512966157 18886466367 6512965484 18006573929
Please feel free to contact me with any quesfions you may have I can be reached at 763
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Area Hydrologist
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Ken Roberts City ofNorth BranchJeffFertig Chisago CountyThomas Hingsberger USACOETodd Langevin MN DNR Conservation Officer
Dan Lais MN DNR EWR District Manager
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ORDER POR HEARING
NOTICE is hereby given that City Council ofNorth Branch will meet on the
day of 2014 m at the City Hall of North Branch
for the purpose of considering apetition for a cartway for access over the route set forth below
and for hearing all reasons for or against said proposed cartway for access on the route set forth
below and to act upon said petition Said proposed cartway for access as described in the petition
is as follows
Cartwav for Access
A 33 foot wide cartway from Petitioners parcel of land to 412hStreet running the length
and parallel to the western boundary of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section
6 Township 35 Range 21 The only tract of land through which the said cartway will pass and
the ownersandor occupantsthereof as nearly as we can determine the same are as follows
NAME ADDRESS
Mitchell D Carlson 4991 412hSheet
North Branch MN 55056
Judicial Review
Any affected landowner is entitled to a judicial review of damages need and purpose
under Minn Stat 16407 subd 7 following adetermination to establish acartway
Dated
City of North Branch
By
7J242014 435372013 Minnesota Statutes
2013 Minnesota Statutes
43537EASEMENT FOR CARTWAY
Subdivision 1 Mandatoiyestablishment conditions a Upon petition presentedto the city council by the owner ofa tract of land containing at least five acres who has no
access thereto except over anavigable waterway or over the lands of others orwhoseaccess thereto is less than two rods in width the city council by resolution shall establish a
cartway at least two rods wide connecting the petitioners land with apublic road
b The city council may select an alternative route other than that petitioned for ifthealternative is deemed Uy the city council to be less disruptive and damaging to the affected
landowners and in the publics best interest
c The amount ofdamages must be paid by the petitioner to the city before the
cartway is opened For the purposes of this subdivision damages means the compensationif arty awarded to the owner ofthe land upon which the cartway is established together withthe cost ofprofessional and other services hearing costs adminisUativecosts recordingcosts and other costs and expenses that the city may incur in connection with the
proceedings for the establislunent ofthe cartway The city council may by resolution requirethe petitioner to post abond or other security acceptable to the city council for the totalestimated damages before the city council takes action on the petition
d The city may not expend sheet or bridge funds on the cariway unless the citycouncil by resolution determines that an expenditure is in the public interest Ifno
resolution is adopted to that effect the grading or other construction work and themaintenance of the cartway is the responsibility ofthe petitioner
eAfter the cattwayhas been conshucted the city council mayby resolution
designate the cartway as aprivate driveway with the written consent of the affected
landowner in which case from the effective date ofthe resolution no town road and bridgefunds may be expended for maintenance ofthethiveway
Subd 2 Maintenance costs When acutway is not maintained bythe city one or
more ofthe private property owners who own land adj acent to a cartway or one or more ofthe private property owners who has no access to the ownersland except byway ofthe
caraway may maintain the cartway The cost of maintenance must be equitably divided
among all ofthe private property owners who own land adjacent to the cartway and all ofthe private property owners who have no access to their land except byway of the cartwayThe following factors maybe taken into consideration when determining an equitable shareofmaintenance expenses the frequency ofuse the type and weight ofthevehicles or
equipment and the distance traveled on the caraway to the individuals property The citycouncil may determine the maintenance costs to be apportioned to each private propertyowner if the private property owners cannot agree on the division ofthe costs The citycouncilsdecision maybe appealed within 30 days to the district court ofthe county inwhich the cartway is located Private property owners who pay the cost ofmaintenance haveacivil cause ofaction against any of the private property owners who refuse to pay thenshare ofthe maintenance cost
Subd 3 City defined For purposes ofthis section city includes statutory andhome rule charter cifies
Subd 4 Procedure For the purposes ofthis section the proceedings of the citycouncil shall be in accordance with the procedures set forth in section 16407 except thatreferences in section 16407to town town clerk town board or town costs shall be
construed to mean references to city city clerk city council m city costsrespectively m equivalent terms as required by the context Cryr
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Navigable Waters legal definition ofNavigable Waters Navigable Waters synonyms bytPage 1 of 2
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Navigable Waters
Wafers that provide a channel for commerce and transportation ofpeople and goods
Under US law bodies of water are distinguished according to their use The distinction is particularly importantin the case ofsocalled navigable waters which are used for business or transportation Jurisdiction over
navigable waters belongs to the federal government rather than states or municipalities The federal
government can determine how the waters are used by whom and under what conditions It also has the
power to alter the waters such as by dredging or building dams Generally a state or private property owner
who is inconvenienced by such work has no remedy against the federal government unless state or privateproperly itself is taken if such property is taken the laws of Eminent Domain would apply which may lead to
compensation for the landowner
The basis for federal jurisdiction over navigable waters lies in the USConstitution Since the early nineteenth
century the US Supreme Court has held that the Commerce Clause Article 1 Section 8 gives the federal
government extensive authority to regulate interstate commerce This view originated in 1824 in the landmarkcase of ciagoNS v ocoEN 22 US 9 Wheat 1 6 L Ed 23 In Gibbons the Court was faced with decidingwhether to give precedence to a state or federal law for the licensing of vessels It ruled that navigation ofvessels in and out ofthe ports of the nation is a form of interstate commerce and thus federal law must take
precedence This decision led to the contemporary exercise of broad federal power over navigable waters and
in countless other areas of interstate commerce
In practical terms federal regulation of navigable waters takes many forms One area of this regulation covers
matters of transportation and commerce for example rules governing the licensing of ships and the dumping ofwaste A second area applies to the alteration of the navigable waters which is strictly controlled by federal law
The Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act of 1899 forbids building any unauthorized obstruction to the nations
navigable waters and gives enforcement powers to the USArmy Corps of Engineers A third area of regulationinvolves Workers Compensation claims The concept of navigable waters is important in claims made underthe Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act of 1988 33 USCA 901950 The act providesthat employers are liable for injuries to sailors that occur upon navigable waters of the United States
The vast body offederal regulation concerning navigable waters frequently gives rise to litigation and in manycases the courts have the difficult job of determining whether particular bodies of water are navigable and thus
subject to the law or regulation in question Lakes and rivers are generally considered navigable waters but
smaller bodies of water may also be navigable Attempting to address years of problematic litigation the US
Supreme Courtin 1979 created four tests for determining what constitutes navigable waters Established in
KaiserAetna v United States 444 US 164 100 S Ct 383 62 L Ed 2d 332 the tests ask whether the bodyofwater 1 is subject to the ebb and flow of the tide 2 connects with acontinuous interstate waterway 3has navigable capacity and 4 is actually navigable Using these tests courts have held that bodies of water
much smaller than lakes and rivers also constitute navigable waters Even shallow streams that are traversable
only by canoe have met the test
Further readings
Annotated Federal Statutes of Limitation Title33Navigation and Navigable Waters 1995 Southwestern
University Law Review 24 winter
Arnold Alvin L 1993 Navigable Waters Four Tests to Determine Navigability ReaEstateLaw Report 22
January
Kullman Aimee P 1994 Expanding the ScopeofNavigable Waters under the LHWCA Tulane Maritime
Law Journal 19 winter
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Minnesota Association of Townships DocnmentNnmber TR12000
Informa8on Library Revised April25 2006
UNllERSTANDETGCARTWAYSCus
A WORIfSHEBTkOREb1AB7SHINGCARTWAYS
byTroy 7 Gilchrist Attorney
One ofthe many unique aspects oftowu government is the ability of town boards to
establishcartways cartways are themselves unique in that they share characteristics ofpublicroads and private driveways The statutes do not specifically define what a cartway is and the
statute providing for the creation ofcartways is itself apparently inconsistent on the nature of
cartways Irt many ways the best we can do to understand cartways is to understand the basic
purpose they serve the situations in which they can be created the process that must be followed
to create them and thetownsobligation over cartways once they are established To aid in this
understanding the following will briefly discuss these various issues However it should be
noted that the unique natuteof cartways alsotends to htvolve avariety ofunique circumstances
that cannot be covered in this discussion
There are four methods for establishing cartway two are by owner dedication and the
other two are by town board establishment Carlways are most often raised in the context ofthe
town being petitioned to establish a carhvayto provide access to landlocked property As suchthis paper will focus on the establishment of cartways to landlocked property and includes a
worksheet that outlines the procedure Additional information on cartways can be found in
Document Number TR12500 on the Information Library
CREATION BYDEDICATION
1 DIRECT DEDICATION BY OWNER Minn Stet 16415
Owners ofproperty may dedzcate thew land for acartway by filing a written applicationwith the town board Minn Stet 16415 subd I The application must describe the land the
purpose ofthe dedication and must be filedvvith the town clerk Once the application is filed
the town beard has 10 days to decide whether to accept the dedication Ifthe board decides to
accept the dedication it must do so by passing a resolution Refer to Appendix E ofthe Road
Establishment and Extinguishment Document Document Number TR4000E for a sampleapplication for dedicating land fot a road and a sample acceptanceresohrtionbothdocuments
would need to be modified to reflect tltatthe land is being dedicated for a cartway instead ofa
road Once accepted the Land is deemed duly dedicated for cartway purposes and no damagesmay be assessed or allowed for thecaztway
2 GENERAL DEDICATION OI LAND TO THE PUBLIC Minn Stet 16411
For many years there has existed a curious statute consisting ofasingle sentence
indicating thatland dedicated to public use as a sneet road or cartway ifnot less than 30 feet
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in width shall be deemed a legal cartway Minn Stat 16411This statute is interestingbecause it purportedly encompasses dedications made to the public expressly for streets or roads
purposes As long as the land dedicated is at least 30 feet wide the statute deems thededication
as having established a cartway The question then becomes whatis the effect ofthe law
deeming road dedications as creating carlways Such a discussion could take many paths but for
the purposes ofthis paper the discussion will be limited to the single largest group ofpublic road
dedications land dedicated by plat for public road purposes
Those who develop large Tracts ofopen land often do so by creating a plat that divides
the lauds into Lots roads parks etc Roads are drawn on the plat and are usually labeled as
being dedicated to the public for road purposes Minn Stat 50501 50502 Once the platgoes through the zoning approval process and is recorded the roads in the plat are deemed
dedicated to the local government and are held in trust in its ztame until the board decides to open
and maintain the roads Because these roads are typically 66 feetwide and are dedicated to the
public as roads applying Minn Stat 16411would mean they are to be deemed legal cartways
Without setting out the fitll analysis it appears the following would hold true ofroads
dedicated tothe public byplat 1 they are deemed legalcutways Minn Stat 164112 they are open for public use upon dedication even iftheboard chooses to notyet open and
maintain them as public roads 3they are maintained by those who use them until the town
boazdpasses aresohrtiat determining the public interest warrants it to take it over and maintain
it as a town road Minn Stat 16408 subd 3 and 4 before the town board decides to open
and maintain a platted road as a public road the town electors can petition for a vote at the
annual town meoting on whether thetown should spend public funds on the road Minn Star
16410
C12EATION 131 TOWNESTABLISHMENT
There are two sihzations in which an owner ofland may petition a town board for the
establishment ofa cartway The first involves a request for a field access road to tillable land
The second involves anowner asking for the establishment ofa cartway to provide access to
land that is landlocked One ofthe most important distinctions between these two methods is
that the establishment ofa field access cartway under the fast method is discretionary with the
town board but the establishment ofa cartway to landlocked property is mandatory ifthe
statutory criteria are satisfied A description of each method is set out below
3ESTABLISHIlVG AFIELD ACCSSMinn Stat 16408subd 1
Purposes AIthough it is rarely used subdivision 1 ofMinu Stat 16408allows the creation
ofa cartway for the purpose ofproviding access to land ofa certain size with a minimum
number oftillable acres
Onalifyhta Criteria 1 The pact or tracts ofland to be served by the cartway must consist of
at least 150 acres ofwhich at least 100 acres are tillable 2 The cartway cazmot be snore than
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onehalfmile in length 3The cartway must be two rods wide and 4 The caraway must be on
a section line
Petition Requirement The petition requesting the cartway must be signed by at least five
people who own Landwithin the town and ue eligible to vote at the towtt election
EstablishmentProcedure The town board passes aresolution granting the cartway then
folows the procedure in Minn Stat 16407 to establish the cartway
Additional Information 1 The board is not required to grant petitions requesting caraways of
this type 2This subdivision contains no provision for placing the cost ofestablishing or
constructing The cartway on the ownershowever the board should not spend any public funds
on a cartway ofthis type unless itpasses a resolution fmdutg the public interest requires the
expenditure and 3Remember that these cartways must be placed on the section Tina and
cannot be more than onehalfmile in length
4 ESTABLISIIING ACCESS TO LANDLOCIbPROPERTX Mims Slat 16408subd 2
Parnose To provide access to landlocked property of acertain minimum size
Oualifyina Criteria 1 The parcel of land to be served by the cartway must contain at least
five acres or ifit wasa separatettact of land as ofJanuary 1 1998 contain at least two acres
and 2 the parcel ofland either has no access except over a navigable waterway or over the
lands of othersie is landlocked or whose only access is less than two rods wide
Petition Requirements The petition must be signed by the owner ofthe andiocked parcel At
aminimum the cartway petition should contain the following a clear statement requesting a
cartway the size and description ofthe land to be served ifthe parcel is between two to five
acres a statement on whether the parcel was ofrecord as ofJauuaty 1 1998 that the person is
laudloclced adescription ofthe parcels thatwillbe using the cartway as access the width
desired minimum width is 33 feet and the desired route for the cartway
Mandatory Ifthe owner qualifies the town board must establish the cartway provided the
person complies with file requirement to pay all the costs associated with establishing the
cartway including providing the board a bond for the entire estimated costs ofthe establishtnent
ifthe board so requires Horton v Township ofHelen 624NW2d591 594 Minn App
2001
Costs Bond The petitioner is required to pay all costs related to the establishment ofthe
cartway including any damages that must be paid to other owners to acquire the neccssuy
easements the boards attorney fees and any other professional and other services hearingcosts administrative costs recording costs and other costs and expenses which the town may
incw in connection with the proceedings for the establishtnent ofthe cartway The petitioner is
required to pay the costs before the caraway is opened
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The board may by resolution require the petitioner to post a bond or other security for the total
estimated costs befotethe board takes any action on the petition No town road and bridge funds
are to be expended on these cartways unless the board by resolution fords that the expenditureis in the public interest
Placement The petitioner eau indicate where he or she would like the carlway located The
Attorney GeneralsOffice has indicated that the board is generally obligated to follow the wishes
ofthe petitioner with respect to the beginning and ending points ofthe cattway as well as its
general course However in 1993 subdivision 2 was amended to allow the board to alter the
requested location ofthe cattway ifthe alternative is deemed by the town board to be less
disruptive and damaging to the affected landowners and in the publics interest Before a board
attempts to change a requested route it must adopt specific findings offact establishing why the
new route is less disruptive than the requested route The carlway must connect the petitionersland with a public road
PuhIicPrivateNafura Generally railways atepublic and may be used in the same manner as
town roads See RaskvTown Board ofI3endrum 218 NW 115 Minn 1928 It is however
possible to designate a carlway as a private driveway once it has been constructed The
designation is made by board resolution and it must be accompanied by the written consent of
the affected landownersOnce the designation is made the board isptohibited from spendingany road and bridge funds on the driveway The statute also indicates cartways designated as
private driveways can only be vacated through the procedure provided in Miun Stet 16407
The effect ofdesignating a carlway aptivato driveway is not expressly set out in the statute
However it presumably allows the affected owners to prohibituse ofthe carlway by the generalpublic Whether adjacent land owners can continue to use a carlway after it is designated a
ptivate driveway is not clear but boards must keep inmind this possibility and address it before
passing the resolution
Tandlocked Determination Determining ifa tract ofland is landlocked can be much more
difficult than itmight seem Even if there is no access to the property the courts have saidthat a
tract may not be landlocked if there exists aright to assert an easement by necessity or an
easement has been granted Roemer v Board ofSuprs ofElsign Tp LeSuenr County 167
NW2d 497 Minn 1969 However land may be entitled to a cartway even ifit does have
access
Access by NavieableTIaletway Waterhas traditional not been considered ameans of
access to property sufficient to defeat a determhtation that a property is landlocked The
Minnesota Supreme Cotut reversed that common understanding in a 2003 decision In its In re
Danielb56NW2d543 Minn 2003 decision the court held that access by navigable waters
could be considered sufficient access to land Jtt the case the court upheld a finding that an
owner whose sole access to his land wasover navigable waters Lake Vermillion had sufficient
access and so wasnoteligible to receive a carlway Much ofthe courts ratiolal focused on a
historical perspective that at the time the carlway statute waseteated that many owners accessed
their land by water In 2004 the legislahue clarified that statute by indicating that access to land
by anavigable watetway did not melee an owner ineligible to petition for or receive arailway
The clarification went into effect on July 1 2004
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Neither the court nor the Iegislatutedefned navigable waterway for the purposes ofthe
caraway statute butthe importance ofthe definition has become less important since the
legislahne has indicated that water access does not defeat a catlway petition Ifan owner with
access via a navigable waterway is eligible to petition for a caraway then it stands to reason that
an owner with access viaanonnavigable waterway would also be eligible to bring acattway
petition
Impracticable Access Ifthe only access to the property is impracticable the owners
may clahn that they are landlocked Ifthere are natural obstacles to accessing the property such
as very steep terrain orwater which make it unreasonable to expect the person to construct an
access courts have found that the person may be entitled to a cattway State Ex Rel Rose v
Town ofGreenwood 20NW2d345 348 Minn 1945 Schacht vTown ofHyde Park 1998
WL 202655 Minn App 1998 Op Atty Gen 37761June 13 1938
LandAlvirledbyaRiver There is no settled rule on how atown is to handle a petitionfrom an owner thathas access to then land but has at least five acres of their land that is
landlocked because it is divided from the rest ofthe property by a river As stated above an
owner isto be considered landlocked even if they have access by navigable water However
Chat still does not resolve the question ofwhether an owner is entitled to a cartway to access an
isolated portion ofthe property when the property as awhole has access
Ifthe property is separated by ariver of any size the owner cettainly could argue that
their direct access is impractical making the property only accessible overnavigable waterway
or over the lands ofothers On the othet hand the caraway stahrte does not speak ofprovidingaccess to every portion ofa parcel ofpropery It seems likely tho legislaturesprimary concern
wascreating au oppothmity for people to simply gain access to their land not to provide
tnultiple accesses as needed to avoid all natural barriers on the Iand
The attorney generalsoffice issued an opinion itt 1954 essentially saying that itwas
legithnate for the town board to find that a 1012acre portion ofan 80 acreparcel is landlocked
and eligible for acattway OpAttyGen377B1Aug 17 1954 IC seems that ifa board is
presented with a petition ofthistype it could exercise its legislative discretion to decide whether
or not the owner is eligible for a caraway to the isolated piece oftheir property
Access over aPrivate Road The fact that owners have used a private read to gain access
to their property in the past even ifthe Toad has been used for many years does not necessarilymean they have a legal access The board nmst attempt to determine ifthe owners have a legalright to use the road eg has a private easement leading to their property or at least has a rightto assert a legal access See Roemer v Board ofSuprsofEI5 Sian T LeSuetu Coun 167
NW2d497 Minn 1969 However using a private road for a long period of time anay not giverise to a right to continue to use it as access
Procedure Upon fmding that the petitioner meets the qualifying criteria the boatdfollows flte
Minn Stet 16407procedure to establish the caraway
Construction Maintenance A town Uoard is prohibited from spending public fimds to
construct or maintain acartway unless itpasses a resolution specifically determining that the
expenditure is in the public interest Ifsuch a resolution is not adopted the cost of constructinggrading and maintaining the cartway is the responsibility ofthe petitioner
VThen the town does not maintain a cartway the owners adjacent to the cartway or those
who rely on the cartway as the only means of access to their land are responsible for maintainingthe cartway Minn Sfat 16408 subd 3 The cost ofmaintenance must be equitably divided
among all of the adjacent owners and all the owners who have uo access to their land except by
way ofthe cartway Wlten determining an equitable division ofthe maintenance costs the
following factors maybe considered thefiequency ofuse the type and weight ofthe vehicles or
equipment used and the distance traveled on the cartway
Ifthe owners cannot agree on the division ofcosts the town board may make the
determination The boardsdetermination is to be based on the above listed factors An owner
may appeal the boardsdecision within 30 days Co the district court Eaclt of the owners
responsible for the maintenance costs have acivil cause ofaction against any other responsibleownerwho refuses to pay his or her share ofthe maintemwce costs
Petition for Public Maintenance When a town board has refused to spend public funds to
maintain acartway a petition signed by at least ten taxpayers ofthe town can be brought to the
board requesting public fimds be allocated toward the maintenance ofa particular cartway
Minn Stat 1641D Ifa petition is received the board is required to submit the question to the
electors at the annual muting The statute indicates due notice is required but does not
explain what type ofnotice satisfies this requirement As such it is recommended that the
question to be submitted be included in the notice ofthe annual meeting Ifa majority vote in
favor ofthe pefltion requesting the allocation offunds the Uoard is required to spend road and
bridge funds to maintain the cartway
Cartways between Townships Adjoining town boards znay by johst resolution establish a
cartway which begins iu atetown and ends in the other Minn Stet 16409 The cartway
must serve attact or tracts of land consisting ofat least five acres that has mo access to a publicroad except over the lands ofothers The towns may enter into an agzeement to divide the cost
and responsibility for conshlicting and maintaining the cartway Joint construction conhacts
may Ue let to cover all or part of the work to be performed
AdditionalTzzlormation 1 There is no established maximum width for these carlways but
they must be at lease two rods wide 2 Cartways providing access to landlocked property do
not necessarily need to be located on a section line and they can extend beyond onehalfmile
3 Submezged land is cmisidetedwhoa determining whether the owner has at Ioast five acres
Stanton Cron ClubvIownofShetek Murray County 176NW2d544 Minn 1970 4 The
cartway must connect the petitioners land to a public road Mina Slat 16408subd 2a
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WORKSHEET FOR ESTABLISHING A CARTWAY
TO LANDLOCKED PROPERTY
byTroy 7Gilchrist
There are two situations in which an owner may petition a town board to establish a
cartway The first situation deals with cartways to provide access totillable land of certain
minimum size Minn Stat 16408subd 1 Such petitions are extremely rareand will not be
discussed in this worksheet The other situation deals with a petition for a cartway to provideaccess to landlocked property Minn Stat 16408 subd 2
The followingwill provide an overview oftheinitial procedures to petition for and
establish a cartway Because the caztway establishment proceduze relies on the town road
establishment procedure in Mitm Stat 16407this worksheetwill discuss the steps unique to
cartways and then refer readers to the worksheet for establishing roads Document Number
TR4000A for the remainder ofthe procedure
NOTE Ifyour board receives apetition requesting a cartway that appears to be
valid on its face hue an attorney preferably someone familiar with cartways or at
least town roads to assist the board in working tluough the statutozy procedure
1 The town board receives a petition SeeAPP1gDIX A from an owner or owners
whose propezty satisfies one ofthe following two sets ofcriteria
1 The property contains at least five acres that either has no access to it
except over a navigable waterway over the lauds of othersie is
landlocked or has an access that is less thantwo rods wide or
2 the property was a separate parcel ofrecord as ofJanuary 1 1998 that
contahts between two and fiveaczes and has no access to it except over
the lands ofothers
2 The Board determines whetherthe petition is sufficientieIis signed by the
owner ofthe landlocked parcel 2 the property satisfies one of the two groups of
criteria set outin step one above and3 the petition clearly expresses the intent
ofttte petitiozer
Ifthe petitioner qualifies under the statute the board is ret7uiterf to
establish the cartway
A eaztway petition only needs to be signed by the owner ofthe landlocked
parcel unlike a road petition that requires at Least eight signaturesHowever keep in mind that there tnay be other owners in the immediate
area who may also be landlocked In such cases the board may wish to
contact those owners to pwsue consolidating the request to avoid havingto undertake a separate process to provide them access
It is important fur the board toexplain the petitioners financial obligationassociated with requesting a cartway early in the process The potentialcost involved niayremotivate the person to seek a private easement from
the neighbors The neighbors also have an incentive to grant the easement
since they will likely end up with a public cartway across their propetty if
they refuse
3 The board tray pass aresolution requiring thepetitioner to provide the board a
bond or other security acceptable to the board for the total estimated damagesSee APPENDIX B
Damages are defined broadly to include all the expenses incurred in
establishing the cartway including the boardsattorney fees surveyor
fees if a survey is conducted hearing costs administrative costs and
compensation that rnusC be paid to the owners whose land is being taken to
establish the cartway
Itis recommended that the board utilize this option because petitionershave been known to back out ofthe procedure before the cartway was
established but after the board had incartedsignificant costs Such
withdrawals leave the board with no directway ofseeking reimbursement
short ofgoing to court
No fiuther action is taken oat the petition until the regrtired bond or other
security is submitted and approved
4 The board follows the procedures contained in Minn Stet 16407subd212 to
actually establish the cartway See Document Number TR4000A for a
worksheeton the procedure for establishing altering and vacating roads
Ifthe cartway involves land iu another township refer to Minu Stet
16409
5 The cartway may not be fmally established or opened until the petitioner pays the
achial damages incurred to the board Minn Stat 16408subd 2
6 The petitioner is responsible for constructing and maintaining the cartway No
public fiords may be spent on a cartway unless the board specifically finds byresolution that such an expenditure is hr the public interest Minn Stet 16408
subd 2
7 Upontvttttenconsent ofthe affected landowner the board rnrry by resolution
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designate the cartway a private driveway after it has been constructed SeeAPPENDIX C Unless and until such a resolution is passed the cartway maybeused by the public
If a resolution is passed be sure to keep it on file The board may also
want to record itwith the county recorder
liven ifa cartway is made a private driveway it may not be vacated unless
the town board vacates ittluough its normal vacation procedure in Minn
Star 16407
8 Ifthe board has decided not to spend public fiords on a cartway a petition may be
brought by at least ten taxpayers ofthe town asking for the issue to be submitted
to the electors at the annual meeting Minn Star 16410Ifasufeient petitionis brought the petition ntnsl bebrought to the annual meeting andput to a vote
A majority voting on the issue decides whether the petition is approved or denied
Ifapproved the board is required to spend fonds to rnaintaiu rite cartway
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The following is the estimate of engineering survey right of way and appraisal services needed for the
cartway project
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1190SurveyLegal DescriptionsSketch
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2200 Appraisal Kelly Lindstrom based on 23week turnaround Ifwe can have a34week turnaround
then could be1500
500 Review Appraisal
2250 Easement acquisition includes some general file work early notification letter Field Title ReportOffer letter negotiations and preparation of documents using template from City attorney
Total Estimate 8160 ZaG o mod
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF CHISAGO
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
Councilmember offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION NO 023042814
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ESCROW DEPOSIT OF 10200 FROM THE
NANCY NORDAL STROM LIVING TRUST TO COVER THE CITYSCOSTS FOR
REVIEWING AND ANALYZING A CARTWAY PETITION AT 4991 412TH STREET
WHEREAS the Nancy Nordal Strom Living Trust submitted a petition to the City of North Branch
for a cartway to provide them access to their property that is adjacent to the propertyat 4991 412jh Street and
WHEREAS the City Council reviewed the cartway petition on March 24 2014 and set a
public hearing for the request for June 9 2014 and
WHEREAS the City Council also made a requirement that the petitioner submit to the Cityescrow funds sufficient enough to cover all cityrelated expenses to review and
analyze the cartway petition and
WHEREAS the City Engineer has estimated that the costs for reviewing and analyzing the
cartway petition will be8160 and
WHEREAS the City is requiring a deposit of10200 125 percent of the estimated costs to
review and analyze this request
WHEREAS the City Council has set a public hearing for June 9 2014 to consider the cartwaypetition and
WHEREAS the City Council has reviewed the staff report and the related information about
the escrow and have found that the proposed escrow amount should be 10200to cover the costs for reviewing and analyzing the cartway petition
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RESOLUTION NO 023042814
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA CITY
COUNCIL
That the City Council hereby approves the staff recommendation that the petitioner of the
cartway request submit 10200 to the City before staff proceeds with review and analysis of the
request and before the public hearing as an escrow to cover the costs of reviewing and
analyzing the cartway request
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmemberand being put to vote members voted AYE NAY
KATHY BLOMOUIST JOYCE BORCHARDT
THERESA FURMAN TRENT JENSEN
RONALD LINDQUIST
Passed and adopted this 28th day of April 2014
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
BY
Ronald Lindquist Mayor
ATTEST
Bridgitte Konrad City Administrator
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City ofNorth Branchumva 994 StaffReport
Prepared By Ken Roberts City Planner
Date April 24 2014
Request Planning Commission Membership Requirements
INTRODUCTION
Planning Commission Chairperson John W von Lange asked staff to put the matter of cityresidency and Planning Commission membership on the agenda for review and discussion
Section2208 of the City Code now requires planning commission members to be residents of
the City Please see the attached City Code language on pages three and four
BACKGROUND
On April 21 2014 the Planning Commission reviewed the idea of allowing nonresidents to
serve on the Planning Commission After much discussion the Planning Commission
recommended that the City Council change the City Code to allow residents property owners
and business owners to serve on the Planning Commission
DISCUSSION
Sections2208 through2210 of the City Code outline appointments procedures and the duties
and powers of the Planning Commission As I noted above the City Code now requiresPlanning Commission members to be residents of North Branch This is a very typicalrequirement of most cities as they want people on their boards and commissions that have a
vested interest in their respective locality that they will help plan and create In addition it is
unlikely that a resident of Lent Township or Harris would want to serve on the North Branch
Planning Commission The City Code does not have any residency requirements for
membership on the Economic Development Authority EDA
Information from the League of Minnesota Cities about Planning Commissions notes that State
statute does not require planning commissioners reside within the City It is up to the City to
determine what if any residency requirements they want for their boards and commissions
Please see this information on page five
I also have attached an article from the April 2014 Planning magazine titled Composition and
Function of the Planning Commission This article on pages six and seven providesadditional insights into the membership of planning commissions in other cities across theUnited States
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Other Pertinent Information
FinancialBudget Impacts If Any None known at this time
Funding Sources
LongTerm ShortTerm Cosfs
Deadlines None
Requested Action
Staff is requesting that the City Council review and discuss the membership and residencyrequirements of the North Branch Planning Commission
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council provide staff direction about possible changes to the
City Code about the membership and residency requirements for the North Branch PlanningCommission If the City Council wants to change the City Code staff will prepare a code
amendment for their consideration and possible action for a future meeting
Voting Requirements A simple majority vote of those present is needed for City approval
Attachments
1 Sections2207 through2210 of City Code
2 PC information from League of Minnesota Cities
3 April 2014 Planning magazine article
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North Branch Minnesota Code of Ordinances CODE OF ORDINANCES Chapter 2
ADMINISTRATION ARTICLE V BOARDS COMMITEES AND COMMISSIONS DIVISION 4
PLANNING COMMISSION
DIVISION 4 PLANNING COMMISSION t1
Sec2207 Established
Sec 2208 Appointment of members of commission
Sec2209 Meetinas procedures
Sec 2210 Duties and powers of the commission
Secs22112228 Reserved
Sec2207 Established
A planning commission for the city is established
Code 1996 244010
Sec2208 Appointment of members of commission
a The planning commission shall consist of five resident members appointed from the
residents of the city who are over the age of 18 excluding persons elected to public office of
the city They shall be appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council The
appointees shall serve threeyear staggered terms One or more members terms will expireannually After the expiration of the terms of each they shall be reappointed or replaced to
serve three full year terms commencing on the first day of January of the year of
appointment Upon expiration of a term the appointee shall continue until reappointed or a
successor is appointed In the event of any vacancy the mayor with the approval of the citycouncil shall appoint a person to complete the unexpired term
b A nonvoting city council member will be appointed by resolution of the city council annually to
serve as a liaison between the planning commission and the city council
Code 1996 244020Ord No 89arnd 03242004
Sec2209 Meetings procedures
a At the first regular meeting in January the planning commission shall elect achair avice
chairand secretary from among its appointed members each for a term of one year The
planning commission may create and fill such other offices as it may determine The
commission shall hold such meeting each month at such time and place as they may fix byresolution of the city council Special meetings may be called at any time by the chair or in
case of his absence by the vicechair A majority ofthe commission shall constitute a
quorum It shall adopt rules and procedures for the transaction of its business On or before
January 1 of each year the commission may submit to the city council a report of its work
during the preceding year
b No expenditures by the commission shall be made unless and until authorized for any
purpose by the city council
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Code 1996 244030
Sec2210 Duties and powers of the commission
a Preparation ofcomprehensive plan It shall be the purpose of the planning commission to
prepare and adopt a comprehensive plan for the physical development of the city includingproposed public buildings street arrangements and improvements efficient design of majorthoroughfares for moving of traffic parking facilities public utilities services parks and
playgrounds a general land use plan and other matters relating to the physical developmentof the city Such plan may be prepared in sections each ofwhich shall relate to the
comprehensive plan program
b Means ofexecuting plan Upon the adoption of a comprehensive plan or any section thereofit shall be the concern of the planning commission to recommend to the city council
reasonable and practicable means for putting into effect such plan or section thereof in order
that the same will serve as a pattern and guide for the orderly physical development of the
city and as a basis for judging the timely disbursements of funds to implement the objectiveMeans of effectuating the plan shall consist of azoning ordinance subdivision regulationscapital improvement programming and technical review and recommendations of matters
referred to the planning commission by the city council
c Zoning ordinance The planning commission shall review all proposed amendments to the
zoning ordinance take part in public hearings and make recommendations to the citycouncil as may be prescribed by the zoning ordinance
d Appeals The planning commission shall act as the board of appeals and adjustment and
shall have the power to review all appeals from the ruling of an administrative officer where
an error in any regulation decision or determination made by such officer in enforcing the
zoning ordinance or subdivision regulations is alleged The planning commission shall
report its recommendation to the city council for action
e Variance The planning commission shall have power to review all requests for variances to
the zoning ordinance as it applies to a particular parcel of land or use of such a parcel as
prescribed in the zoning ordinance chapter 66 The planning commission shall report its
recommendation to the city council for action
fl Special permits The planning commission may make recommendations on all requests for a
special permit under the terms of the zoning ordinance chapter 66 The commission shall
report its recommendations to the city council for action
g Subdivisions The planning commission may make recommendations in relation to the
subdividing of land as prescribed by the subdivision ordinance chapter 54 The commission
shall report its recommendations to the City council for action
Code 1996 244040State aw reference Planning commission may act as board of appeals and adjustment Minn Stats 462354
Secs22112228 Reserved
FOOTNOTES
State Law reference Planning Minn Stats 462351 et seq planning commission Minn Stats 462354
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RELEVANT LINKS
Semple Advertisement
Sample City Applicationpones
Semple Interview Questions
LMC Infoanation MemoResidency Regairemeats forCiry Boards and
Commissions
B Authority to appoint commissioners
State statute does not establish aprocess for the appointment of planningcommissioners As a result the city ordinance or charter provisions should
specify who has the authority to appoint commission members Generallyappointing authority is vested in the city council as awhole
In the alternative cities may vest appointment power in the mayor
exclusively or may vest in the mayor the power to appoint commissionerssubject to council approval
Some city charters may already contain provisions related to generalappointments to city boards and commissions In these cities the charter
provisions preempt local ordinance
Cities also should consider adopting apolicy for the recruitment and
retention ofcommission members The policy maybe adopted as a
resolution and need not be in ordinance form Adopting the policy via
resolution will allow more flexibility in developing and amending theordinance Although state law does not require the following the policy maywish to include information regarding
The advertisement period for open positionsThe submission of letters ofinterest and a statement of qualifications forboard positions or acity application form
An interview process prior to appointment
C Residency requirementsState statute does notrequire that planning commissioners reside within citylimits As aresultticticy ordinance should specify any residency requirementsfor serving on the planning commission Frequently cities limit eligibilityfor planning commission membership to city residents Often these citiesfeel that planning commissioners should live in the communities they planfor and create Conversely some cities may wish to allownonresidents to
serve on planning commissions to increase the pool of eligible citizens In
addition these cities may feel that property owners or business owners who
do not reside within the city may still bring a valuable perspective to the
planning commission
League of Minnesota Cities Information MemoJ
Planning Commission Guide6172013
Page 4
Composition and Function of the Planning CommissionWHO SHOULD BE A PLANNING COMMISSIONER WHAT ATTRI
butes and characteristics are the most important for awellfunctioningplanning commission These questions are frequently asked of APA the
answers mayprovide guidance for planning commissioners and planningdirectors alike
this fall APA created an informal questionnaire regarding the composition and func
tion of the planning commission and invited APA members and readers of The
Connnissioner which until last Febmary was astandalonepublication to respond We
received 88 responses from 27 states representing a snapshot of planning commissions
across the countryDo certain professions brhlg valuable expertise orperspectives to their commissions
Sixtyseven percent of respondents thinkso The most frequently cited professions of
special value were law architecture construction and development real estate engineer
ing planning and business JimPlonzynski the community developmentduector in
Bartlett Illinois notes that two members ofhis planning commission anarchitect and a
land appraiser bring particularly helpful expertise The architect is keen on reviewing site
plans Fora vanilla site plan he isvery good at suggestinghow to improve the look of the
building from the street and its compatibility withsurrounding buildingsandhis exper
tisehas influenced the perspectives of other commissionerstheland appraiser on the
other hand brings a lmowledge of property values and of costs to developers that serves as
a reality chedtas to what improvements are reasonable and financially feasible to ask
of developersWhen considering new regulations other respondents noted that commissioners from
the business sector provide perspectives on how those regulations might impact invest
ment and construction professionals can speak to the feasibility and acceptability of
proposed regulations inthat industry Another respondent reported that acommissioner
withaconstruction background helps business applicants understand the reasoningbehind certain levels of building code standards One noted that having an educator on
the commission brings a youth aad education perspective while a retiree brings an elder
issues perspective and rivo retiredciyjournalists bring specialinsight into local politicsand how thhrgs really work
These sentiments are echoed by SazaCopeland the community development director
in North Kansas City Missouri At herprevious position with Greenview Missouri her
commission was largely made up of retirees and she appreciated the institutional knowl
edge they brought to the position These
werepeople who had lived inthe commu
nitytheir whole lifetimes and brought great
knowledge about notjust what had been
done before but why those decisions had
been madelocal context that case files
dorit always include They also Imew the
people in the communityand werea greatsource of connections and knowledge
Other members bring varied and
valuable perspectves Buddy Lucero the
planning director inRiver Falls Wisconsin
notes that the educators who serve on his
commission azeconcerned about school
issues and impacts from newdevelopmentand they also read documents closely to
ensure wording is clear and understand
able to professionals and ordinary citizens
alikeperhaps aslcill honedwhile gradingpapers
Nigel Goodwin acommissionerin
Orange County Virginia notes that in his
rural area farmers areespecially valuable
commission members Since they work
with the lazed they are conservationists at
heart but they are also businessmen so
they bring an important balance of com
mercial and conservation interests Ken
Gillie the director of planning and zoningadministration inDanville Virginia ap
preciates the clergyman who serves on his
commission The realtors on the commis
sion arevery busnlessoriented focusingon what is good for the economic health of
Professions Represented on Planning Commissions
PROFESSION
eU51NE55
SELFEMPLOYED
RETIREES
REAL ESTATEDEVELOPMENT
ENGINEERINGCONSTRUCTION
FINANCE
PLANNINGURBAN DESIGN
NUMBER OF i PERCENT OF
RESPONDENTS i RESPONDENTS
41 54
31 41
27 36
24 32
SOURCEAMERICAN PLANNINGASSOCIATIONSURVEY 2013
PROFESSION
EDUCATION
ARCHITECTURE
CLERICALJBLUE COLLAR
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
HEALTH
MILITARY
LAWENFORCEMENT
YOUTH
NUMBER OF i PERCENT OF
RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS
20 26
16 24
71 15
10 13
9 12
6 e
4 5
3 4
58 The Commissioner Apri12014
the city while the clergy looks above and
beyond revenue generation to more of a
qualityoflifeapproachwhatis good for
the people The discussions that result raise
issues that om staff doesntalways considerand its good to be taken out of our comfort
zones like thatIn some states statutory requirements
for planning commissions enable or
require localities to appoint agovernment91 official to the commission Most of the
respondentsSOpercentreportedhavingno such local governmental representationon their commissionsFor those few who
did city managers orIocaL council mem
bers were the mostcommon positions to
be represented Lucero reports that the city
engineer sits on the River Falls commission
and brings valuable technicalexpertiseThe layperson on the commission doesnt
always understand the impacts orcosts of
aproposed project to the city and future
residents but the city engineer canaddress
this and ask the questions that others
might notthink to ask
Education and training for planningcommissioners isnotofren mandated bystate or local statute only 21 percent of
respondents reported formal requirementsfor commissioner training However planningeducation sti1L occursinavariety of
ways Copeland notes that education is im
portant to her commissioners eventhoughMissouri has tro training requirementsfor commissioners on the books We tryto weave training opportunities into our
monthly meetings whether its just providing an article for them to read or putting
together a more detailed presentation with
time for QAOur commissioners want
to know moreabout planning issues rightnow the city is studying the potential for
anewstreetcar so redevelopment and
transitoriented development are at the topof their list The challenge is fitting inthe
time without overloadurg those nightsFinally when asked what factors or
attributes were the most important for
commissioners to have for optimal func
tioning of the planning commission the
overwhelming response was open minded
ness good commissioners are able to stay
objective and to consider all sides of an
issue Notes Plonczynslci In my 35 yearsinlocal government I have found that
keeping an open mindaswell as keepingpolitics out of local decision makingisvitalwhen you serve the community There
will never be total agreement on any issue
and commissioners must take into account
all factions within the commmrity and
understand all the arguments both for and
against an issue
Another trait was good listening as well
as awillingness to ask questions Treatingothers with courtesy and respect and main
taining a professional demeanor werealso
highly rated A willingness to put in the
time and effortdemanded by the positionwas likewise valuable with many respondents noting meeting preparedness as key
Another important attribute listed bymany was civicpride an interest in and
knowledge of the community and the de
sire to make itbetter As Gillie puts it Our
commissioners really care about their com
munityand what is best for the longtermfuture of the city At meetings they alwaysask What effectwill this decision have on
Danville in40 years time Respondentsalso rated highly an rmderstandurg of
planning and zoning basics along with the
importance of the comprehensive plan and
how it should guide decision malchrg for
future developmentPlanning commissions reviewed in
this survey displayed awide variety in
commission composition but several basic
themes and commonalities emerged Manyprofessions provide special expertise and
perspectives to the commission but more
important than any one profession is the
varying backgrounds and perspectivesdifferent commissioners bring to the group
Perhaps the most valuable characteristics
are the basic onesopenmindednesscourtesy and civic pride paired with an
understanding of the role of planning and
zoning inhelping to make communities
greatAnnDillemuthaicr
Dillemuth is aresearch associate withAPAsPlanningAdvisory Service
4
Who Sits on the
Planning Commission
APA ASKED respondents to indicate
which professionswererepresented on
their commissions As the table onpage57 shows morethanhalfof the respondents indicated having small business
owners retirees or theselfemployedon their commissions The real estate
engineering and construction indus
tries were also well represented Nearlya third of respondents indicated having
RELATED aplanner on their
TOPIC commission more so
than those reportingi architect 24 percent
orlandscape architect
13 percent members Also fairlywell
represented were the financial industrylawyers and educators In addition 23
respondents toldus about other professions represented on their commis
sions including farming the ministryIT community
organizing and
advertisingHas the
composition of the
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Commission Request
Mark nbwlmark@windstreamnet Wed Apr 16 2014 at 1127AM
To Bridgitte Konrad bridgittek@cinorthbranchmnus
Bridgitte
At yesterdaysCommission meeting the Commission requested the City Council revisit its request for the City to
fund half of the purchase of the Bill Stuffing Mailing Machine If I remember correctly the amount was around
1500 At the time the Council considered the original request one council member was absent and the wte
was a tie two for and two against The Commission would like the Council to revisit its request with all the
Council Members present so a unanimous decision can be made
See attached original request
Thanks
Mark
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httpslmailgoogIecorNmailu0ui2iIr455591672FNetnptsearchinhoth1456b5d165dffeetsim11456b5d165dffeelsni
Date12182013
TO Bridgette Conrad
From Mark Petsche
Subject Mailing Machine
Bridgette
At last nightsCommission meeting the Commission approved the purchase of a
new Mailing Machine bill stuffing that will be replacing our existing machine that
was purchased in 2005 The cost of the new machine is2893
As you know the Utility does the billing for the Electric Water Sewer and Storm
Sewer Utilities Based on the use of this machine the Commission has directed
me to request the City participate in the purchase of the machine The cost to the
City would be1446 if it were to be split two 2 ways
This memo represents North Branch Water and Lights Commissionsrequest for
the City to participate in the purchase of this machine at a cost of1446
March 18 2014
The North Branch Water and Light Commission met in regular session Chairman
Fisk called the meeting to order at330pm Commissioners Hals and Furmanwere
present General Manager Petsche Office Clerk Kraemer and Barb Nelson
Representative from the Chisago County Senior Center were also presentPublic Comment Barb Nelson was present to ask the Commission to consider
forgiving utility bills for the period ofJune 1st through December 31St 2014 they are
trying to get Catholic CharitiesNleals on Wheels back to the North Branch Senior Center
They need3600 total in donations but figure1800would be utility bills General
Manager Petsche suggested adonation rather than giving electricity andwater She said
anything would be helpful and that she is also going to the City This will be added to our
April Agenda for discussion
Motion by Hals secondby Furman all voted aye motion carried to approve the
minutes from the February 25tt meetingFurman broughtup the monthly service fee from Associated Bank and that she had
previously asked for this to be checked into with other banks it was instructed for Ekstrom
to look into this Motion by Hals second by Furman all voted aye motion carried to
approvethe payment of bills as presentedVerizonUpdate Muske is no longer in foreclosure and Verizon is looking into an
easementGenesis Wireless Update General Manager Petsche thinks we could possibly see
asavings of2000 to3000 for their services at all the city locations Motion byFurman second by Hals all voted aye motion carried to recommend to the City to enter
intoa contract with Genesis Wireless
Purchasing aSkid Loader was discussed Petsche would like amaximum amount
that can be spent on askid loader Motion by Hals second by Furman all votedaye
motiomcarried to allow a maximum of18000 on askid loader
Wellhead Protection Petsche recommended hiring WSB to complete part 2 of the
Wellhead Protection plan they have completed part 1 so they do have all the iriformafion
Motion by Hals second by Furman all voted aye motion carried to have WSB continue
with the Wellhead Protection Plan
Donations for Concerts in the Park and North Branch Fire Department were
discussed Motion by Hals second by Furman all voted aye to donate the same amounts
as we did in 2013Furman has receivedemails from customers that have left for the winter and want
to know if the minimum utility fees can be waived because there is no water usage It was
explained to her that there is still acost for these services and she was given the rates
Motion by Fisk second by Fmmaq all voted aye motion carried to adjourn the
meeting at433pm
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City ofNorth BranchStaffReport
Prepared By Shawn Williams Public Works Director
Date April 22d 2014
Subject Street Crack Sealing Quotes
Background InformationAsphalt crack sealing is an extremely important part of the Cityspavement preservationmaintenance plan for the 69 miles of paved roads we currently have Crack sealingextends the road life significantly by sealing the cracks removing the depressionimproving the ride quality with the end goal of reducing potholes from forming This
year again we are doing a joint quote with the North Branch School district We will
be using a crack sealing technique called poly fiber flex patch which smoothes out the
depression caused by severe transverse cracks and we will also be utilizing the regularroute and seal method
Other Pertinent InformationStaff has received two quotes for this work Quotes include all cracks to be routed 3awide x3adeep cleaned with compressed air heat lanced to eliminate moisture filledwith rubberized crack Oller per MNDOT specification 3723 or BCI flex patch Cracks
are then covered with paper to prevent tracking and the contractors are to include all
necessary traffic control The two contractors I have received quotes from are Fahrner
Asphalt Sealers LLC located in Frederic WI and Seal Tech Inc located in CambridgeMN
Their prices are
1 Fahrner Asphaltsprice per pound2 Seal Techs price per pound
155b153Ib
With that being said it is my recommendation to accept the quote from Seal Tech as
they are the low quote per pound and also have included the trap rock used in sealingthe crack at no charge150000value
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For Reference Purpose the 20i3prices were
1 Atech Companies price per pound 15562 FahrnerAsphatSeaersprice per pound i55b
Advantages1 Extends life pavement protecting the citys infrastructure investment
Z Maintains quality of ride for traffic using city streets
DisadvantagesNone
FinancialBudgetImpacts IfAny
Funding Sources
Funding for this project is included in the 2013 public works budget line item
number10143000307 crack sealing The budgeted amount is 47000 This
Project will not exceed the budgeted amount
LongTerm ShortTermCosts
DeadlineASAP so contractor can begin scheduling
Requested Action Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends council approve quote from Seal Tech for the joint crack sealingproject for the city and North Branch Schools
Voting RequirementsA simple majority of council members present
Attachments1 Quotes2 Resolution
PROPOSALCONTRACTJob No
Plover WI544672800Mecca Driue
0180033233607153412868 Fax 7153411054r 3468115th StreetFrederieW1548370Kaukauna WI 54130860 Eastline Road
0180026119009207591008 Fax 9207591019 Fax7156532553715653253518004974907Pavement Maintenance Contractors
Eau Claire W1547026615 US Hwy 12 Equal Opportunity Employer2224 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Saginaw M1488810
0180049749077158746070 Fax 7158746717 Fax98975292059897529200
Contact Name SHAWN WILLIAMS Cash Price 000
PURCHASER CITY OF NORTH BRANCH TELEPHONE 651 7558578
ADDRESS BOX 910 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
NORTH BRANCH MN 55056
1 FAHRNER Asphalt SealersLLC CONTRACTOR and PURCHASER agree that CONTRACTOR shall furnish
the labor and materials to complete certain construction in accordance with the following specifications
Please review the Following joint powers bid Note that the terms are the same as last
year
Craek seal or repair with BCI lex patch material either routed or applied to level
cracks
Price per pound based on 30000 total pound minimum 155
Price to apply 18th inch Dresser trap rock i needed 400ton
Date March 312014
316 Raemisch Road Waunakee WI 535970Fax60884964706688496466188889112102
This proposal may 6e withdrawn ifnot accepted and received by CONTRACTOR within days of the dateabove and
orat any time before pertormance of tha work hereunder upon CONTRACTORSdetermination that the PURCHASER is not creditworthy
2 If proposal is accepted please sign retain one copy and forward a copy to ouroffice
g The undersigned PURCHASER agrees to pay CONTRACTOR the total price of 000 andlorthe unit prices
specified above forthe labor and materials specified above which payment shall be due upon completion of each stage of work
PURCHASER acknowledges that the specifications conditions and price quotes specified above are satisfactory and hereby accepted
Acceptance of this Proposal includes acceptance of all the terms and conditions on back
CONTRACTOR PURCHASER
Fahrner Asphalt Sealers LLC I have read and understand the terms and conditions on both sides
of this contract
PRINfT RTYPE NAME
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Date March 31 2014
By
PRINT OR TYPE NAME
PURCHASER AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Oataof acceptance
EstimateDate Estimate
412014 194
Name Address alTch IncSeal Coating Specialist
ustin htWestlunePresiden
City of Nrn2h Branch and District 133
RojecL Crack Filling 2014
PG BOX 910Notth Branch MN 550560910
743 Pioneer Trail SE
Cambridge MN 55008
6513415975
sealtech@izoomnet
Insures
Locally Owned and Operate
5a1fsh Ins
Residential and Commercial Seal Coating CrackJoint Repair and Striping
Item Description Total
Crack Routing2R NEW CRACKS
Cracks will botoutcred 34 x 34 using a Router Machine
Cracks will he blown out and heat lanced for sterilization of cracks for proper
bondingCracks will be titled with polyflox sealantCracks will be covered with a paper barrier to preventUacking of sealant
Clean and Fill EXISTING CRACKS
Crackswillbe blown out and cleaned of all debris
Cracks will be filled with polytlex sealant to desired yvidthCracks will be covered with an 18 minus trap rock
Traffic Control Will supply safety signs and flaggers for the project
Unit price perpound of Polyflex153Ib
We look forward to doing business with you Please contact us at your earliest
convenience TOtaI 000
Insured Locally Owned and Operated Check out oweebsite at
1 wwwsealtecbiuacom forWore information
Signature Date
This estimate is good for 90 dars By signing cnsd returning this estimate it becomes a binding conhact
Affteerl percelat good faitfa down aynxerat is due at the tingeofcolatract submission
T7ewild notify yoal as to the approaimate start date
Phonea
6573415975 Email sealtech@izoomnet Web Site wwwsealtechinccom
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF CHISAGO
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
Councilmember NAME offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION NO 028042814
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE QUOTES SUBMITTED FOR CRACK SEALING ANDAWARDING CONTRACT THEREOF
WHEREAS the City and the School District requested joint quotes for crack sealing projectsand
WHEREAS the following quotes were received for the crack sealing of City streets andSchool District facilities
Fahrner Asphalt 155 per poundSealTech 153 per pound
WHEREAS the low quote was received from Seal Tech
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH BRANCHMINNESOTA
That the Council hereby awards the contract to Seal Tech for crack sealing of City streets and
School facilities The contract for City Streets is not to exceed 47000
The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Councilmember NAME and being put to vote
members voted AYE NAY
KATHY BLOMQUIST VOTE JOYCE BORCHARDT VOTE
THERESA FURMAN V OTE TRENT JENSEN VOTERONALD LINDOUIST VOTE
Passed and adopted this 28th day of April 2014
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
BY
Ronald Lindquist Mayor
ATTEST
Bridgitte Konrad City Administrator
City ofNorth BranchStaffReport
Prepared By Shawn Williams Public Works Director
Date April 24th 2014
Subject ChlorideDustControl Quotes
Background InformationThe City has approximately 33 miles of gravel roads to maintain To assist with
maintaining them chloride is applied to 10 miles of the 33 which have extremely hightraffic counts and require more maintenance such as road grading 23times per week
The application rate may vary depending on the residual carry over from the previousyear An example is that I may use a fog or light application half application rate 15
galsqyd on a road with good carry over which will allow for a second application on
the same road later during the summer The original cost per mile is the same
adjusting the application rate just allows better performance of the product and the
surface road condition to be smoother longer
Attached is the map showing the locations for Chloride to be applied for the 2013
season Also attached are the actual quotes from Tri City Paving located in Little Falls
partner with UnivarGroup MN and Envirotech Services Inc located in Savage MN
For dust suppression magnesium and calcium chlorides are the two primary productsused in the industry today We have found that the magnesium performs much better
because it can retain water moisture at a higher rate than calcium chloride which is
essential for our geographic location with temperatures ranging from 7590degreesOther benefits of magnesium are less corrosive more cost effective lasts longer bybonding better to the clay binder material in the road gravel and it is the primary dust
suppressant for gravel roads used by other local government agencies in the area
Listed below are the two quotes I have received for chloride to be applied at the rate of
15to18gallons per square yard 18 wide to the referenced roadways
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quote for the City and North Branch Township increasing our volume to get a better
price for both entities
1 Envirotech 95gallon2 Tri City Paving 907gallon
For reference information the 2012 quotes were
Dust Coating Inc 83galtonTri City Paving 855gallon
Other Pertinent Information
Advantageso Chloride not only reduces the amount of dust it saves the fine material in
the road gravel called binder otherwise known as the material that
passes the 200 sieve in a gravel gradation test The end result is
chloride prolongs the life of the gravel on the road reduces road
maintenance costs and lastly improves the safety for the traveling publicby reducing dust and improving visibility on these high traffic roadways
Disadvantageso None
FinanciallBudget Impacts If AnyFunding Sources
o The 2014 budget includes3400000 for this project
LongTerm ShortTermCosts
Deadline
Approval at this meeting so scheduling can begin
Requested Action Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends accepting the quote from Tricity Paving Inc
Voting RequirementsA simple majority of council members present
Attachments
1 Map showing locations
2 Quotes3 Resolution
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Shawn
TriCity Paving Inc will furnish and apply 38 calcium Chloride to various roads forthe complete price of
907 per gallon
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF CHISAGO
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
Councilmember NAME offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION NO 029042814
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE QUOTES SUBMITTED FOR CHLORIDEIDUSTCONTROL AND AWARDING CONTRACT THEREOF
WHEREAS the City of North Branch and North Branch Township have requested jointquotes for chloridedust control and
WHEREAS the following quotes were received for the chloridedust control of City streets
EnvirotechTri City Paving
095 per gallon0907 per gallon
WHEREAS the lowest quote was submitted by Tri City Paving
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH BRANCHMINNESOTA
That the Council hereby awards the contract to Tri City Paving for chloridedust control of Citystreets The contract is not to exceed 34000
The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Councilmember NAME and being put to vote
members voted AYE NAY
KATHY BLOMOUIST VOTE JOYCE BORCHARDT VOTE
THERESAFURMAN VOTE TRENTJENSEN VOTE
RONALD LINDQUIST OTE
Passed and adopted this 28th day of April 2014
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
RY
Ronald Lindquist Mayor
ATTEST
Bridgitte Konrad City Administrator
City ofNorth BranchStaff Report
Prepared By Andi Moffatt and Kelsey Johnson WSB Associates Inc
Copied Diane Hankee and Justin Messner City Engineers
Date April 23 2014
Subject ESSBY AUAR Update 2014
Background Information
The City of North Branch working with WSB Associates Inc has prepared an updateto the Final Alternative Urban Areawide Review for the ESSBY Site formerly the North
Branch Development Area in conformance with Minnesota Rules 44103610 An
Alternative Urban Areawide Review AUAR is a type of environmental assessment to
determine impacts on the environment over a specific geographic area that would be
cause from future development
The original AUAR was adopted by the City Council in June 2004 with an update in
2009 The purpose of this submittal is to update the AUAR so it remains valid for
another five 5 years
The ESSBY Site is approximately 393 acres
Interstate 35I35 west of CSAH 30 and
portion of the City
located south of 410th Street east of
north of Aztec Trail near the north central
The AUAR allows the flexibility to examine different development scenarios includingwhat would be allowed under the current zoning and comprehensive plan and other
development scenarios An AUAR enables cities to evaluate how much developmentcan be accommodated in an area without significant environmental impacts
An AUAR does not replace or overrule any of the normaLComprehensive Plan or zoningordinance required hearings project review or other city approvals It simply is a
vehicle for identifying and evaluating any and all potential project environmental
impacts prior to an official development application
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Pursuant to Minnesota Rules 44103610 Subp 7Hthe AUAR Updates was submitted
fora 10day review and comment period Comments were received from Chisago
County Department of Public Works Chisago County Department of Environmental
Services and Zoning the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency MPCA and the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources MnDNR
Attached are the AUAR Update Agency Comments and Comment Response Matrix
Requested ActionThe City Council is asked to review the updated AUAR agency comments and
comment response matrix and approve the resolution adopting the ESSBY Alternative
Areawide Review AUAR 2014 Update
Staff RecommendationStaff recommends adoption of the ESSBY AUAR 2014 Update
Voting RequirementsA simple majority of the City Council
Attachments1 AUAR Update2 Agency Comments
3 Comment Response Matrix
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF CHISAGO
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
Councilmember NAME offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION NO 024042814
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ESSBY ALTERNATIVE AREAWIDE REVIEW AUAR 2014 UPDATE
WHEREAS an AUAR 2014 Update has been completed for the project pursuant to Minnesota Rules
4410 and identifies and assesses the environmental impacts and mitigation measures
associated with the ESSBY area
WHEREAS the ESSBY area is located south of 410h Street east of Interstate 35I35 west of CSAH
30 and north of Aztec Trail as shown in the AUAR 2014 Update
WHEREAS the AUAR 2014 Update was updated pursuant to Minnesota Rules 44103610
WHEREAS the AUAR 2014 Update was distributed for the required 10day comment period
WHEREAS comments received on the AUAR 2014 Updatehave generated information adequate to
determine mitigation measures associated with the potential development in this area
WHEREAS the comments received and the Citys responses to these comments are included in the
public record for the AUAR 2014 Update
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH BRANCH MN
The City of North Branch adopts the ESSBY AUAR 2014 Update dated February 28 2014
The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Councilmember NAME and being put4o vote members
voted AYE NAY L1
KATHY BLOMQUIST VOTE JOYCE BORCHARDT VOTE
THERESAFURMAN VOTE TRENTJENSEN VOTE
RONALD LINDQUIST VOTE
Passed and adopted this 28h day of April 2014
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
BYRonald Lindquist Mayor
ATTESTBridgitte Konrad City Administrator
FINAL ALTERNATIVE URBAN AREAWIDE REVIEW UPDATE
ESSBY SITE
Formerly the North Branch Development Area
FORTHE
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA
FEBRUARY 28 2014
Prepared By
WSB Associates Inc
701 Xenia Avenue Suite 300
Minneapolis MN 55416
7635414800
City ofNorth Branch
6408 Etm Street
North Branch MN55056
651 6748113
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City nfNnrth BrmcLMN
IYSBAojectNo 1654750
Attachment 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE SHEETTABLE OF CONTENTS
I Introduction and Purpose 1
II Approved DevelopmentCurrentConditions1
Ill Areas Remaining to be Developed 3
IV Update to the Environmental Review 3
V Mitigation Summary and Update 3
VI AUAR Update Review 8
List ofFiguresFigure 1 USGS Location Map
Figure 2 AerialPhoto Location Map
Figure 3 Scenario 2
Figure 4 Scenario 3
Figure 5 Scenario 4
Figure 6 Approved DevelopmentFigure 7 Comprehensive Plan Guidance 2012
Figure 8 Water and Sewer ImprovementsFigure 9 Storm Water ManagementFigure 10 Transportation Improvements
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I Introduction and PurposeThe City ofNorth Branch adopted the North Branch Development Final Alternative Urban
Areawide Review AUAR in June 2004 and updated it in March 2009 renamed ES5BY
Pursuant to Minnesota Rules 44103610 Subp 7 for the AUAR to remain valid as the
environmental review document fot the area the document needs to be updated every five years
until all development iu the study area has received final approval Since undeveloped areas still
remain in the study area and the AUAR will expire in March 2014 the purpose ofthis document
is to update the AUAR pursuant to Minnesota Rules
The ESSBY study area is approximately 393 acres located south of410 Street east of
Interstate 35I35 west ofCSAH 30 and north ofAztec Trail near the north central portion of
the City see Figures 1 and2 The 2004 AUAR and 2009 Updated AUAR included an
analysis of the existing conditions in 2004 Scenario 1 as well as three development scenarios
as follows
Scenario 2 337 acres Industrial 56 acres Residential Comprehensive Plan Figure 3
Scenario 3 300 acres hndustrial 79 acres Residential 14 acres Commercial Figure 4
Scenario 4 222 acres Industrial 106 acres Residential 65 acres Commercial Figure 5
The June 2004 Final AUAR and March 2009 AUAR Update are available for review on the
Citys websiteatwwwcinorthbranchmnusThis report is intended to serve as an update of
the 2009 AUARUpdate and includes a review ofthe areas that have developed an update to the
environmental analysis as needed and a review ofthe mitigation measures
II Approved DevelopmentCurrent Conditions
Figure 6 shows the location of the approved developments within the study area Of the 393
acres in the study area approximately 31 acres have been approved for development The
approved developments are listed in Table I
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Parcel Size Buildin SizeDevelo ment Activit
750 sf72Viking Coco Beverage distributer 15 ac
Cola
St Croix Decorative stone 15 ac 34000 sf
Stone distributermanufacturer
Vacant Office Warehouse 329 ac 22000 sf
Formerly FacilityToplineAtttomative
Chisago Office 28ac 11300 sf
County Healthand Hutnan
Services
When the City adopted the AUAR the study area wasguided in the Comprehensive Plan as 337
acres of Industrial Park and 56 acres ofLU2residential Since that time the City has changed
some guidance in the study area based on the results ofthe AUAR as well as development
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requests in the study area The current land use guidance consists ofthe following as shown on
Figure 7
16 acres ofCL Limited Business This area contains Chisago County Health and
Human Services
12 acres ofLU3Currently no development has occurred in this area
57 acres ofLU2Currently no development has occurred in this area
310 acres ofIP Industrial Park This area contains Viking CocoCola St Croix Stone
and the former Topline Automotive properties
In addition to the development a number ofinfrastructure improvements have been completedin conformance with the AUARsmitigation plan These improvements are discussed below
Water and Sewer ImprovementsViking Coke and St Croix Stone in the northwest corner ofthe property are serviced by wells
andonsite sanitary systems These businesses will be cormected to the municipal systems once
the City extends the municipal services to the northern boundary of the study area
As shown on Figure 8 the water main and sanitary sewer within the study area has been
constructed within 400hStreet from CSAH 30 for approximately 1870 feet to the west These
services have been stubbed at this location in anticipation of fuhrre development The sewer and
water have also been extended to the north along Fletcher Street for 780 feet These services are
located within the southern third of the study area and are serving the former ToplineAutomotive building and Chisago County Health and Human Services The remaining water and
sewer improvements identified in the AUAR have not been completed since development has
not occured throughout the study area
Storm Water ManagementThe AUAR identified 118 acrefoot regional storm water ponding facility in the center ofthe
study area to be constructed as part ofdevelopment A portion of this ponding has been
constructed as shown on Figure 9 As additional areas are developed stormwater management
systems will be required and reviewed on a sitebysite basis stormwater management will be
required to meet the allowable discharge rate from new development ofOScfsacreand must
provide infiltrationof11ofrwioff for newly constructed impervious surfaces stormwater
management is limited to the capacity of the dowhstrcam stone sewer system to the Sunrise
River The AUAR also identified a 22acrefootpond in the southeastern portion ofthe studyarea This pond has been constructed
The hank storm sewer line within 400 Street identified in the AUAR has also been constructed
for 1200 feet This line connects into the existing storm sewer east ofCSAH 30 The pondoutlet to the Smrrise River has not been conshucted
Transportation ImprovementsThe original AUAR identified a number oftransportation system improvements in the area
Some ofthese improvements have been completed 400 Street has been constructed and future
rightofway has been set aside at 400iStreet and its termini atI35 iu anticipation of a future
overpass The realigmnent ofFlinkAvenue outside ofthe study area north ofTH95 and west of
I35 also has been completed however the improvements for the remaining length ofFlirrk
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Avenue have not yet been completed No improvements to CSAH 30 have been undertaken to
date as the development has not demanded the need far these improvements Figure 10 shows
the status ofthe transportation improvement projects
III Areas Remaining to be DevelopedOf the 393 total acres there are approximately 362 acres remaining in the study area that have
not been approved for development Most ofthese areas have remained in agricultural
production It is anticipated that these areas will develop as analyzed in the AUAR
The 2004 AUAR anticipated residential development of this area occurring between 2004
2009 However with the decline of the housing market since the AUAR wascompleted the
demazid for residential development in this area has significantly decreased The commercial
and industrial uses were anticipated to develop as demand dictated between320 years This
timeline is still appropriate for the nonresidential portion ofthe study area
IV Update to theEnvironmental Review
While the development scenarios have not changed and the mitigation measures remain valid a
minor potential change to the Citys plans has occurred for the area In 20082009 the City
discussed the potential for aParkandRide to be located within the study area This would
serve the commuting public in North Branch and nearby communities While no specific plans
for aParkandRide have been developed this AUAR update includes the potential use to the
area A mitigation measure to complete a traffic shtdy has beenadded with this AUAR update to
analyze ifaParkandRidewould change the results of the traffic study from the 2004 AUAR
Additionally some regulatory changes have occurred iu storm water management since the
completion ofthe 2004 AUAR The Sunrise River has beenlisted as an impaired water for
bacteria fish and macroinvertebrates The Total Maximum Daily Load TMDL study has been
completed for the bacteria impairment No activities within the study area are anticipated to
have a negative impact on the bacteria TMDL A TMDL study has not been completed for the
fish and macroinvertebrate impairment Development activity in the study area could have an
impact on this impairment The current stornl water management plan includes rate control
treahnent and infiltration Tlris is anticipated to address the future TMDL on the Sunrise River
A new mitigation measure to reference the TMDL has been added in this AUAR update
Overall the area has developed iu conformation with the 2004 AUAR and 2009 AUAR Update
The areas that are anticipated to develop will be in conformance with the 2004 AUAR the 2009
AUAR Update and the mitigation measwes Additionally mitigation treasures to address a
potential ParkandRideand TMDL issues have been added in this AUAR update
V Mitigation Summary and IIpdateBased on this AUAR Update the area has developed as anticipated and planned far in the Citys
Comprehensive Plan as well as the 2004 AUAR and 2009 AUAR Update Toward that end the
mitigation measures outlined in the 2004 AUAR still remain valid and many have been
completed Two mitigation measures have been added The mitigation measures are outlined
below including a progress update
I Developers andor flue City will be required to obtain pernits as needed for any development
scenario The permits are listed under Item8ofthe AUAR It is anticipated that the
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permitting process will be one tool for the irnpleinentation of the mitigation outlined in this
AUAR Itwill be the responsibility of the project proposer to obtain all necessary permitsOngoing
2 The City will comply with its own standards ordinances plans and policies referred to in
the AUAR in the review and approval ofall development activities within the AUAR studyarea Ongoing
3 The City will update this AUAR based mr Mirmesota Rules44103610 Subpart 7 ifafter five
years all development in the study area has not been approved by the RGU or if certain
conditions or assumptions change including land use classifications andotdevelopmentdensities Ongoing
4 The City ofNorth Branch will pursue a site design that will balance the land use types to
provide minimal impact on the residents and landowners of the area Ongoing
5 The City will pursue a development strategy that optimizes the use by residents and
minimizes environmental impacts in and around the study area by buffering between land
uses Ongoing
6 Development in the study area is required to conform to State standards associated with
dealing with hazardous materials or storage tanks that maybe encountered duringconstruction activity Ongoing
7 The remnant prairie along the railroadrightofway will remain intact Ongoing
8 Development will be required to meet the Citys landscaping ordinance Ongoing
9 Clear cutting will not be allowed as part ofdevelopment Ougairrg
10 At a mininmm a portion ofthe wooded area located at the south border ofthe site is
anticipated to remain andor be augmented to buffer the existing residential area from the
study area Ifremoval is necessary replanting for buffering purposes will occur Ongoing
11 Efforts will be made to preserve the trees and wooded areas adjacent to and within the
railroadrightofway to the greatest extent feasible Ongoing
12 The City will encourage the developers ofthe property to market removed trees as
sawlogs landscape materials firewood or biofuel Ongoing
13 Direct impact to the railroad rightofway will be avoided thereby preventing impact to the
ptairie remnants in this area Erosion control will be installed on project construction sites
to eliminate potential for sediment to enter these offsiteareas Any drainage or water
management infrastructure needed within railroad right ofway will consider protection of
the prairie remnants found within the ditch areas Ongoing
14 Blandings turtles have been reported near the study area The City will provide the
Blandings turtle information sheets to the contractors working in the study area If
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Blandings turtle are encountered during construction activity the conhactor will be
required to move turtles that ue in harms way Turtles that arc not in irmniuent danger shall
be left undisturbed in conformance with DNR direction Ongoing
15 Erasion conhol measureswill be removed after the disturbed area has been revegetated to
minimize impact to hutle movement Ongoing
16 The site is within the Anoka Sand Plain and thus contains soils that are conducive to
infiltration The regional pohding system will be designed to utilize infiltration ofstorm
water at an anticipated rate ofapproximatelyL0inchhour Ponds will require regular
maintenance to maintain the capacity of the system Tltis type ofmanagement strategy will
be evaluated further as part ofspecific plan development and review Ifit is determined that
infilhation of storm water will have an adverse impact on ground water quality alternatives
to infiltration will be considered Comptete
17 As additional ateas are developed stonnwater management systems will be required and
reviewed on a sitebysite basis Stormwater management will be required to meet the
allowable discharge rate from new development ofOScfsacreand must provide infiltration
of11ofrunoff for newly constructed impervious surfaces OngoingNeronutigation
measure
18 A permit from the DNR will be obtained for the future outfall to the Sunrise River To be
completed rvtren needed
19 Stormwater outlets from the study area will be required to conform to the State and City
policiesrequirements To be completed rvbeu needed
20 Stone water will be treated to City standards The City will provide rate conhrol and
treatment through the use of a regional system The developers andor the City will be
required to implement the stone water management plan outlined as part of the water quality
and quantity management strategy defined in this AUAR Paetialty complete
21 A temporary dewatering permit may be needed for construction The developers andor Ciry
will be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits for this work To be obtained as
needed
22 The Sunrise River is listed as an impaired water The stonnwater management plan is
required to take into account any Total Maximum Daily Loads TMDLs or implementation
plans for impaired waters in the area Ongoing New Irtitigntion measure
23 Auy wells found within the study area will be sealed and abandoned in accordance with
Minnesota Department ofI3ealth guidelines Ongoing
24 Covenants for outside storage ofmaterials within the industrial and conunercial laud uses
will be used At a minimum any material that could dissolve or degrade in outside
conditions will be required to be covered and particular protection for those substances that
would be soluble in water and cause a potential for contamination of the drinking water
aquifers will be provided in these covenants Ongoing
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25 Figure 8 shows the proposed mitigation plan for the water supply improvements needed to
serve the site The improvements shown are those that are specifically needed to
accommodate the development area Pm4iaycompleted
26 The project owner must apply to the MPCA for aNational Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System NPDES General Stormwater Construction Activity Perurit That applicationincludes a series ofstatements which must be affirmed by the permittee These statements
hrclude assurances that sediment and erosion control plans have been or will be preparedand that these plans will be adhered to by the proposer The sediment and erosion control
plan will provide more detail as to the specific measures to be implemented and will also
address phased construction vehicle tracking ofsediment inspection or erosion control
measures implemented and timeframes in which erosion control measures will be
implemented Ongoing as needed
27 The requirements ofthe NPDES General Permit referenced above provide that all exposedsoil areas have temporary protection or permanent cover during and after construction The
requirement is dependent upon the slopes in the area The NPDES General Permit is
enforceable by the MPCA Ongoing as needed
28 All grading will be subject to the MPCA NPDES requirements Development will be
required to be in conformance with the MPCAsBest Management Practices BMPs as this
is a policy within the City ofNorth Branch Comprehensive Plau Best ManagementPractices as outlined by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency include but are not limited
to the followingErosion control blanket along chamrels and slopesSeeding and mulching of disturbed areas temporarily andpermanentlyPhasing ofconshuction acfivities within individual developments to minimize soil
exposure
Use ofrock conshuction entrances to minimize hacking ofsoil offsite
Conformance withNPDES permits and SWPPP
Silt fence where applicable to reduce sedimentation from the site
Riprap at outfalls to reduce storm water velocityVegetated swales wlrere applicableSilt fence or rock checks
Temporary and permanent pondingProtection of storm sewer inlets
Ongoing as needed
29 The City will encourage installation of vegetated wind rows where practical These practicesshould be integrated with the storm watermauagemetit requirements defined For the studyarea Ongoing
30 Grading and erosimr control plans will be reviewed and approved by the Chisago Soil and
Water Conservation District To be obtained as needed
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31 Itwill be required thatpostdevelopment discharge rates will not exceedpredevelopment
discharge rates in the 10day snowmelt critical storm event The proposed project design
will meet these standards Partially completed
32 The storm water management plan outlined in Scenarios24and shown on Figure 9 will be
implemented by the City andorthe developers Partially completed
33 The City andor developer will be responsible for grading the site appropriately to provide
adequate storm water management to the extent necessary and will be required to obtain the
necessary permits for stone water management and grading Ongoing
34 The City will encourage development to minimize impervious surfaces where applicable and
feasible Ongoing
35 Storm water from the development will be treated to NURP guidelines Treatment to NURP
guidelines will be provided tlsough regional or sitebysite storm water pouding systems
Pmtially completed
36 The City does not intend to discharge any untreated stonnwater to downstream natural water
courses or wetlands Partially completed
37 MPCA standards will be enforced for onsite sewage systems Compliance will be
monitored as required It is assumed that no new onsite sewage systems will be conshucted
in the area It is expected that any reconstruction or rehabilitation ofexisting systems would
be done in accordance with applicable standards Ongoing
38 It is anticipated that most of the study area will be served by municipal sewer that flows to
the trunk sewer system with eventual treatment at the Cityswastewater treatment facility
Municipal sewer will be constructed as part ofprivate development in the project area as
shown on Figure 8Partially completed
39 Mitigation includes thedevelopment ofa spill response plan For industrial and conunercial
areas spills will be reported to the ffre chiefandor applicable City Staff The fire chief
andor applicable Ciry Staffwill in turn notify any other appropriate officials depending on
the nature of the spill Ongoing
40 The individual waste hauler companies will make residential and coumnercial recycling
programs available to the area General umnicipal waste will be removed by these waste
hauler companies Ongoing
41 Tatilcs and other potential pollutant sources will be removed in accordance with State
standards if they are encountered as part ofdevelopment Ongoing
42 Auy fuel station type services will be required to conform to State regulationsOrgoirrg
43 Several traffic mitigation measures have been developed to address unacceptable levels of
service LOSE or F and delay that would occur iffull buildoutof the proposed
development takes place These measuues are shown on Figure 10
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a CSAH 30400h Sheet Intersection Bnprovements 20042008 This mitigationproject includes adding northbound southbound eastbound acid westbound turn
lanes at this intersection Partially completed
b 400x Street Construction 20042008 As part ofthis project 400iStreet will
be upgraded to three lanes with a center turn lane between CSAH 30 andI35
Completed
c Install traffic signal at the CSAH 30400iStreet intersection20082014
d Construct 400iStreet Bridge overI35 20082014 This project includes turn
lanes and potential realignment ofthe intersection of400iStreet and Flinlc
Avenue To Ge completede CSAH 30 Street Improvements 20082014 This project includes adding a
center left turn lane at selected intersections between TH 95 and 410 Street To
Le coarpletedf Flirilc Avenue hnprovements 2014 This project includes upgrading Flank
Avenue to a three lane street with a center turn lane as well as realigning CR 68
at TH95 The realignment will be phased with development Partiallycompleted
44 IfaParkandRide is proposed in the study area a traffic analysis will be completed to
determine if additional traffic and noise mitigation measures are needed New nritigatiorrnrerrsure
45 Through the City plan review process the City will require noise mitigation ifdeemed
necessary To be completed ifneeded
46 The City requires 10 park dedication or cash inlieu for residential development Partiallycoarpleted
47 Through City plan review the City shall require appropriate screening ofdevelopmentsadjacent to land use changes and natural resources as deemed accessary by the CitytJ017
48 The City will provide municipal services to most of the study area These services include
stoma sewer systems sanitary and water service and City streets These services will be
constructed in conjunction with various phases ofdevelopment Pmtinlly completed
49 The City will cwrtinue to implement its CIP to locate and provide community facilities to its
residents Partially completed
50 The City shall provide the AUAR to the School District for review Tledrnft andfinalAUAR is 2004 andAUAR Update in 2009 were provided to the School District This
AUAR update leas also Leerl provided to the School District
VI AUAR Update Review
Pursuant to Minnesota Rules44103610 Subp 7 this AUAR Update will be submitted for aten
day comment period The comment period will end within ten days of the review agencies
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receiving the AUAR update Once the review period is complete and the Council adopts the
AUAR Update the ESSBY AUAR will remaiu valid for au additional five years from the
adoption date
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Appendix B
DNR andSHPO Correspondence
110a Milmesota Depaltment of NatwalResources
Divisimr of Ecological and WaerResources Box 25
500 Lafayette Road
St Paul Minnesota 551554025
OEPAftT1lEfli Of Phone 651 2595109 8maillisajoyal@shtiemnusNATURAL FeSCURCE5
January 232014
Ms Kelsey Johnson
WSB Associates Inc
701 Xenia Avenue South Suite 300
Minneapolis MN 55416
Correspondence RDB 20140137
RE Natural Heritage Review of the proposed ESSBY AUAR Update 2014
T35N R21W Sections 8 9 16 17 Chisago County
Dear Ms 7ohnsonThe Minnesota Natural Heritage Information System has been queried to determine if any rare
species or other significant nahualfeatures are known to occur within au approxitate onemileradius of
the proposed project For the results of this query please refer to the enclosed database reports please
visit the Rare Species Guide at hamwww dm state tmr ushsuJindexhtrnl for more information on the
biology habitat use and conservation measwes of these rare species As requested per the data request
form I am providing the database reports only and have not evaluated the potential for the proposed
project to adversely affect these rare features Please note that the Environmental Assessment Worksheet
EAW should address whether the proposed project has the potential to adversely affect these rare
features and if so the EAW should describe any measuresthat will be taken to avoid minimize or
mitigate impactsThe discrepancies in the two database searches done in 2003 and 2013 are due to changes in the
database shucture and changes in the search techniqueie the way the database is queried In 2003 the
records in the database were maintained as points only The database was queried within an approximateonemileradius of the sections that contained the proposed project Today the records iu the database are
maintained as polygons and we search for records that arewithin an approximate onemile radius from
the project bowrdary Consequently even though the records in the database have not changed in the area
ofinterest the results of the search are different
The Natural Heritage Information System NHIS a collection of databases that contains
information about Mimresotas rare natural features is maintained by the Division of Ecological and
Water Resources Deparhnent of Natural Resources The NHIS is continually updated as new
information becomes available and is the most complete sowce ofdata on Minnesotasrare or otherwise
significant species native plant cormnunities and other natural features However the NHIS is not an
exhaustive inventory and thus does not represent all of the occurrences of rare features within the state
Therefore ecologically significant features for which we have no records may exist within the projectarea If additional information becomes available regarding rare features in the vicinity of the
project further review may be necessaryThe enclosed results include an Index Report and a Detailed Report of records in the Rare
Featmes Database the main database of the NHIS To conUol the release of specific location
information whichmight result in the destruction ofa rare feature both reports are copyrightedThe Iirdex Report provides raze feature locations only to the nearest section and may be
reprinted unaltered in an environmental review document eg EAW or EIS municipal natural
resource plan or report compiledby your company for the project listed above Ifyou wish to reproduce
the index report for any other purpose please contact me to request written permission The Detailed
Report is for your personal use only as it may include specific location information that is
wwwmndnryovAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
cousidered nonpublic data under Minnesota Statutes section 840872 subd 2 If you wish to
reprint or publish the Detailed Report for any purpose please contact me to request written
permissionFor environmental review purposes the Natural Heritage letter and database reports are valid for
one year they are only valid for the project location noted above and the project description provided on
the NHIS Data Request Form Please contact me if project details change or for an updated review if
construction has not occurred within one yearThe Natural Heritage Review does not constitute review or approval by the Department of
NahualResources as a whole Instead it identifies issues regarding known occunencesof rare features
and potential effects to these rare features To determine whether there are other natural resource
concerns associated with the proposed project please contact your DNR Regional Enviroiirnental
Assessment Ecologist contact information available at
httpwww dut state rmrusccoereviewerreeioncontactshtm Please be aware that additional site
assessments or review may be requiredThank you for consulting us on his matter and for your interest in preserving Mimcsotasrare
natural resources An invoice will be mailed to you ender separate cover
Sincerely
LisaJoyalEndangered Species Review Coordinator
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From Thomas Cinadr thomascinadr@mnhsorgSent Monday December 02 2013 114 PM
To Kelsey Johnson
Subject Re Request for SHPO Data ESSBY AUAR Update North Branch
Attachments Historicrtf
THIS EMAIL IS NOT A PROJECT CLEARANCE
This message simply reports the results of the cultural resources
database search you requested The database search produced
results for only previously known archaeological sites and historic
properties Please read the note below carefully
No archaeological sites were identified in a search of the Minnesota Archaeological Inventory and Historic Struchnes Inventory for
the search area requested A report containing the historic properties identified is attached
The result of this database search provides a listing of recorded archaeological sites and historic architectural properties that are
included in the current SHPO databases Because the majority of archaeological sites in the state and many historic architectural
properties have not been recorded important sites or structures may exist within the search area and may be affected by development
projects within that area Additional research including field survey may be necessary to adequately assess the areas potential to
contain historic properties
Ifyou require a comprehensive assessment ofaprojectspotential to impact archaeological sites or historic architectural propBrtics
youmay need to hire a qualified archaeologist andorhistorian Ifyou need assistance with a project review please contact Kelly
GraggJohnson inReview and Compliance Cn 6512593455 orby email at kelly bra Qiohnsonmnhs or
The Mimtesota SHPO Survey Manuals urd Database Metadata and Contractor Lists can be found at
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March 31 2014
Ms Bridgitte Komad
City ofNorth Branch
6408 Blm Street
Nortlt Branch MN 55056
CIISAGCiJlTIDEPARTMENT OF PUBItIC WORDS
Mail 313 North Maiu Street Rooru 400
Center City MN 550129863
Office 31325 Oasis Road Center City MN 550129863
Phone 6512138700
Fax G512138772
RE City of North Branch
ESSBY Site AUAR Update 2014
WSB Project No 1654750
Jae Triplea PE
Director Comity Engineer
Bruce Lint
NEaintenance Superintendent
Bcn Utcch
Gtgineering Superintendent
Pmd Gibsonl5
County Surveyor
Cindy V JohnsonAccountant
llear Bridgitte
We have received the FAUAR Update 2014 for the ESSBY Site for the City ofNotth Branch We have completed our
review and Duly have one comment
lIow doeshvould the proposed aggregate facility fit into the different development scenarios
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the AUAR update Ifyou should have any questions please do
uoC hesitate to contact medirectly
Sincerely
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iJoefriplettPEDirector Cowtiy 1JnguteerChisago County Public Works
ce AndreaMoffatt WSB Associates elecYrortie copy only
Diane Hankee WSB Associates relecboniccopy only
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April 8 2014
Ms Bridgitte Konrad
City ofNorth Branch
6408 Elm Street
North Branch MN 55056
Chisago County Department ofEnvironmental Services and Zoning
313 No Main St 243
Center City MN 55012
6512138374 lcroschne@cochisagomnus
RE ESSBY Site FAUAK2014Update Continent
WSB Project Na 1654750
Dear Ms Komad
Pursuant to the March 24 2014 letter from WSB Environmental Scientist Andrea Moffatt please accept the
following commentsconcerning the 2014 update to the ESSBY site Final Alternative Urban Area Wide
Review FAUAK
Section N Update to Environmental Review includes 20082009 reference to a potential ParlcandRide area
and the inclusion of a traffic study mitigation measmeanalyzing ifsuch a use would change the original 2004
AUAR It is recommended the 2014 FAUAK update include comparable evaluation and mitigation measures
concerning the Sand Transload Facility currently ender consideration by the City Bypass transportation routes
and the timing ofotherhanspottation imptovements highlighted in the FAUAK figure I O may need furtherdetails as it relates to the active consideration of a Sand Transload Facility See also mitigation measures 43 and
44The FLAUAR appears to include no mention of rail as a transportation element ofthe ESSBY site The impact of
additional or intensified use of rail added rail spurs higher volume use noise possible wildlife barrier elementsetc should be discussed Mitigation measures may be needed to address intensified or expanded rail use It is
understood that he contemplated Sand Transload Facility would generate signilicaut rail use Protection of the
remnant prairie along the railroad rightofway is recognized and listed as an ongoing mitigation measweof the
AUAR which may also reyuire expanded discussion sea mitigation measure7 and 13
Recognition of the Sunrise River impaired water status and consideration of storm water management protectionmeasures including the new mitigation measures referencing the TMDL are noted and appreciated see mitigationmeasure 17and22
It is my hope that the above comments are helpful and constructive Ifyott have questions feel free to call me
at6512138374
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Environ ental Services Director
Andrea Moffatt WSB Associates Inc
Kelsey Johnson
From Bridgitte Konrad bridgittek@cinorthbranchmnusSent Monday April 14 2014 134 PM
To Andi Moffatt Kelsey Johnson
Subject Fwd ESSBY AUAR UPdate DNR comments
Brrdgitte Koerad
City Administrator
City ofNmthBranchPhone 6516748113
Fortivarded message
From Haworth Brooke DNR BrookeHaworthcrstateimius
Date Mon Apr 14 2014 at I27 PM
Subject ESSBY AUAR UPdate DNR comments
To brid ittekacinorthbranchnmusbridQittekccinorthbranchnurus
Ms Konrad
The Department ofNatural Resources has reviewed the 2014 update to the ESSBY FAUAR We appreciate the
attention you have given in the mitigation surmnaiy to natural resource features including rare speciesBlaudingsturtles stonnwater management and eventual outfall to the Sunrise River Sunrise River TMDLs
infiltration systems preservation ofreimiant prairie along the railroad rightofway and retention ofwooded
buffers
This update sufficiently addresses our natural resource concerns for this project area and we offer no additional
comments Thank you for the opportunity to review this document
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Environmental Assessment Ecologist Central Region
MnDNR Division of Ecological and Water Resources
1200 War7rer Road St Paul MN 55106
Phone 6512595755
Email Brookehaworthnastatemnus
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April 3 2014
Ms Dridgitte Konrad
City of North Branch6408 Elm Street
North Branch MN 55056
Re City of North Branch ESSBY Site AUARUpdate 2014 WSB Project No 1654750
Dear Ms Konrad
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the Alternative Urban Areawide Review
AUAR for the North Branch ESSBY Site The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency MPCAj staff has
reviewed the AUAR update and has no comments at this time
Ifyou have any questigns concerning our review of this AUAR please contact meat 6517572482
Sincerely
iCzKevin Kain
Planner PrincipalEnvironmental Review Unit
Resource Management and Assistance Division
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City ofNorth Branch
StaffReportPrepared By Bridgitte Konrad
Date April 23 2014
Subject Amend Liquor License Oak Inn
Background InformationThe owner of the Oak Inn has submitted a request to amend their Liquor License to
include apatiooutside seating area Their liquor license would need to be amended to
specifically include the patio area They are proposing installation of a door from the
restaurant to the patio area They are working with the Building Official on the building
permit for the door installation They are proposing fencing of the entire grassy area to
the east of the building Their plan shows a gate in the rear corner of the fenced area
Staff recommends that the gate be for exiting only no entrance from the
sidewalkparking lot area For safe exiting in an emergency we recommend that the
gate be moved closer to the patio area or a second gate be installed that allows for
exiting but not entrance Their liquor liability insurance needs to be amended to include
the patio area The City can impose any additional requirements as needed
They are requesting an area 50 X 30 adjacent to the restaurant The entire yard area
will be fenced They plan to have 812 tables in the area
Conditions that I recommend are included in your approval in addition to the State
requirements include that the patio area be fenced that access to the patio area be
from inside the restaurant no direct access from the sidewalk that the gate be
relocated to the south or east fence line closer to the patio or an additional gate be
installed for exiting only
Other Pertinent Information
AdvantagesDisadvantages
FinancialBudget Impacts If AnyFunding Sources
LongTerm ShortTermCosts
DeadlineASAP B
Requested Action Staff RecommendationI recommend approval of the attached resolution amending the Liquor License
contingent upon meeting all requirements as outlined
Voting RequirementsSimple majority vote of the Council
Attachments1 Letter of request and sketch2 Draft Resolution
Gloria Bergstrom
The Oak Inn Restaurant
5896 Old Main Street PO BOX 398
North Branch MN 55056
6129617241
April 16 2014
City ofNorth Branch
I am requesting approval for an outside patio to the east of our currentbuildingThe patio will be for outside dining and will have approximately 8 12 tables The
only structure change to the building will be a exit door to the patio on the
southeast side ofthe building specs are attached A structural engineer will be
doing the fmal specifications on the door installation and those will be submittedwhen the building permit is applied for
The east side yard will be completely fenced with a gate on the north side The gatewill be unlocked during business hours in the event of an emergency the publiccan exit the patio Please advise as to the required height ofthe fence needed
The patio will be open for seating when the weather permits approximately Maythrough September each year
I believe this addition toour restaurant will be extremely beneficial to the North
Branch area It will bring new people into our town and hopefully to the other
merchants ofNorth Branch
I would like approval for this project as soon as possible Peel free to contact me
with any questions Please let meknow if any additional information is needed
Thank you for your attention in this matter
Gloria Bergstrom
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF CHISAGO
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
Councilmember NAME offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION NO 026042814
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE OAK INN 5896 OLD MAIN
STREET
WHEREAS Gloria Bergstrom of the Oak Inn Restaurant has requested amendment of their 2014
Liquor License to include a patio area and
WHEREAS amendment of the license requires City Council approval
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
BRANCH
That the 2014 Liquor License for the Oak Inn Restaurant is hereby amended to include a
patiooutdoor seating area subject to the following conditions
1 The patio area to be approximately 50 x 30
2 The area must be fenced
3 The liquor liability insurance certificate must be amended to include the outdoor
seating area
4 Access to the patio must be through the restaurant No direct access from the
sidewalk or parking will be allowed
5 That agate for emergency exiting be installed on the south or east fence line closer
to the patio area
6 Outdoor seating is prohibited from November1March 31
The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Councilmember NAME and being put to vote
members voted AYE NAY
KATHY BLOMOUIST VOTEI JOYCE BORCHARDT VOTE
THERESAFURMAN VOTE TRENTJENSEN VOTE
RONALD LINDOUIST VOTE
Passed and adopted this 28hday of April 2014
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
BY
Ronald Lindquist Mayor
ATTEST
Bridgitte Konrad City Administrator
City ofNorth Branch
StaffReportPrepared By Richard Hill
Date April 24 2014
Subject 2013 Audit Report
Background Information The Citys 2013 Audit will be presented to Council on
Monday April 28th for your review and acceptance Mary Reedy and Doug Host from
ClitonLarsonAllen LLP will be presenting the audit and available for questions
An electronic copy is being sent out at this time and a hard copy will be provide at
Mondaysmeeting along with the hard copy of the audit presentation reviewing the
Citys 2013 Audit
Other Pertinent Information
AdvantagesDisadvantages
FinancialBudget Impacts IfAny
Funding Sources NjALongTerm ShortTerm Costs NA
Deadline June 30 2014
Requested Action Acceptance of the 2013 Audit Report
Staff Recommendation Accept auditwith passage of Resolution 025042814
Voting Requirements Simple majority
Attachments
1 2013 City of North Branch Audit electronic copy emailed with hard copy
provided at meeting2 Resolution 025042814
unrtra 1994
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF CHISAGO
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
Councilmember offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION NO 025042814
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 2013 AUDIT FOR THE CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
CONDUCTED BY CliftonLarsonAllenLLP
WHEREAS the firm of CliftonLarsonAllenLLPhas been retained by the City of North Branch to
conduct a fiscal audit for the City of North Branch for 2013
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH BRANCHMINNESOTA
That the City Council accepts the 2013 Audit and Management Letter for the City of North Branch
submitted by CliftonLarsonAllenLLP
The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Council Member and being put to vote
members voted AYE NAY ABSENT
KATHY BLOMQUIST JOYCE BORCHARDTTHERESAFURMAN TRENTJENSEN
RONALD LINDQUIST
Passed and adopted this 28th day of April 2014
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
BY
Ronald Lindquist Mayor
ATTEST
Bridgitte Konrad City Administrator
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTATABLE OF CONTENTS
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PRINCIPAL CITY OFFICIALS
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
MANAGEMENTSDISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
GOVERNMENTWIDEFINANCIAL STATEMENTS
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BALANCE SHEET GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS BALANCE SHEET TO
THE STATEMENT OF NET POSITION GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES
STATEMENT OF REVENUES EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND
BALANCES GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
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STATEMENT OF NET POSITION PROPRIETARY FUNDS
STATEMENT OF REVENUES EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET POSITIONPROPRIETARY FUNDS
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS PROPRIETARY FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION OTHER THAN MDA
SCHEDULE OF FUNDING PROGRESS NORTH BRANCH VOLUNTEER FIRE RELIEF
ASSOCIATION
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BALANCES NONMAJOR FUNDS
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BALANCE SHEET CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS BY CAPITAL PROJECT
STATEMENT OF REVENUES EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
BY CAPITAL PROJECT
OTHER REPORTS SECTION
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL
REPORTING AND ON COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT OF
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Council Member 12312016 Theresa Furman
Council Member 12312014 Trent Jensen
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Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
City of NoRh Branch
North Branch Minnesota
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities the business
lype activities the discretely presented component unit each major fund and the aggregate remainingfund information of the City of North Branch the City Minnesota as of and for the year ended
December 31 2013 and the related notes to the financial statements which collectively comprise the
Citysbasic financial statements as listed in the table of contents
ManagementsResponsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America this includes
the design implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair
presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or
error
Auditors ResponsibilityOur responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements based on our audit We did not
audit the financial statements of North Branch Municipal Water and Light Commission which
represents the assets net position and revenues of the discretely presented component unit Thosestatements were audited by other auditors whose report has been furnished to us and our opinioninsofar as it relates to the amounts included for North Branch Municipal Water and Light Commission is
based solely on the report of the other auditors We conducted our audit in accordance with auditingstandards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial
audits contained in Government Aucfiling Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the UnitedStates Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements The procedures selected depend on the auditors judgment including theassessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements whether due to fraud or
error In making those risk assessments the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entityspreparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness
of the entitys internal control Accordingly we express no such opinion An audit also includes
evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significantaccounting estimates made by management as well as evaluating the overall presentation of thefinancial statements
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis forour audit opinions
1lo1I4
Honorable Mayor and
Members or the City CouncilCiiy or North Branch
OpinionsIn our opinion based on our audit and the report of other auditors the financial statements referred to
above present fairly in all material respects the respective financial position of the governmentalactivities the businesstypeactivities the discretely presented component unit each major fund andthe aggregate remaining fund information of the City of North Branch Minnesota as of
December 31 2013 the respective changes in financial position and where applicable cash flows
thereof for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America
Emphasis ofa Matter
During the fiscal year ended December 31 2013 the City adopted the provisions of Governmental
Accounting Standards Board Statement GASES No 65 the City reported a change in accountingprinciple See Note 10 Beginning net position was restated as debt issuance costs except any portionrelated to prepaid insurance costs is now recognized as an expense in the period incurred Debt
issuance costs were previously reported as an asset and recognized as an expense in a systematicand rational manner over the duration of the related debt The auditors opinion was not modified with
regards to the restatement
Other Matters
Required Supplementary Information
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the
managements discussion and analysis schedule of funding progress and budgetary comparisoninformation as listed in the table of contents be presented to supplement the basic financialstatements Such information although not a part of the basic financial statements is required by theGovernmental Accounting Standards Board who considers it to be an essential part of financial
reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational economic or historicalcontext We have applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information in
accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America which
consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and comparingthe information for consistency with managements responses to our inquiries the basic financial
statements and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements We do
not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information because the limited procedures do
not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance
Other Information
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that
collectively comprise the City of North Branchs basic financial statements The combining and
individual nonmajor fund financial statements the debt service fund by bond issue financial statementsand the capital projects fund by project financial statements are presented for purposes of additional
analysis and are not a required part of the basic financial statements
Honorable Idayer and
PAembers of the City Council
City of North Branch
Other Matters ContinuedOther Information Continued
The combining and individual nonmajor fund financial statements the debt service fund by bond issuefinancial statements and the capital projects fund by project financial statements are the responsibilityof management and were derived from and relate directly to the underlying accounting and other
records used to prepare the financial statements Such information has been subjected to the auditingprocedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and certain additional proceduresincluding comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other
records used to prepare the basic financial statements or to the basic financial statements themselvesand other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the UnitedStates of America In our opinion the combining and individual nonmajor fund financial statements the
debt service fund by bond issue financial statements and the capital projects fund by project financialstatements are fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the basic financial statements as a
whole
Other Reporting Required by GovernmentAudltng Standards
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards we have also issued our report dated
April 22 2014 on our consideration of the Citys internal control over financial reporting and on our
tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws regulations contracts and grant agreements andother matters The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over
financial reporting and compliance and the result of that testing and not to provide an opinion on
internal control over financial reporting or on compliance That report is an Integral part of an audit
performed in accordance with Govemment Auditing Standards in considering the Citys intemal controlover financial reporting and compliance
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Brainerd Minnesota
April 22 2014
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REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA
MANAGEMENTSDISCUSSION AND ANALYSISYEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
This section of the City of North Branchsthe City annual financial report presents our discussion and
analysis of the Citys financial performance during the fiscal year that ended on
December 31 2013 The managements discussion and analysis MDBA is an element of RequiredSupplementary Information specified in the Governmental Accounting Standard Boards GASBStatement No 34 Basic Financial Statements and Managements Discussior7 and Analysis forState and Local Governments issued in June 1999 Certain comparative information between the
current year 2013 and the prior year 2012 is required to be presented in the MDA
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Key financial highlights for 2013 include the following
Cilyvride net position increased by approximately 400000 over the prior year This is due
primarily to the City controlling costs and maintaining revenue sources
Overall governmental fundlevel revenues totaled 57942453 and were 543685 less than
expenditures However transfers and bond proceeds into the governmental funds caused the
governmental funds to have an increase in fund balance of5966833
The General Fundsfund balance increased 205467 or916 from the prior year due mainly to
revenues being higher than budget and expenditures being lower than budget
At the end of the current year unassigned fund balance for the General Fund was52442159 or
7768of General Fund expendituresThe Sewer Fund net position decreased 5284959 or331 from the prior year Depreciationexpense in this fund totaled S588045 The Municipal Liquor Fund net position increased 50274or 1279 including impact of the depreciation expense of 18128 The Storm Sewer Fund net
position decreased S161240 or 229 from the prior year Depreciation expense in this fund
totaled 227521
The financial section of the annual report consists of Four parts Independent Auditors Reportrequired supplementary information which includes the managements discussion and analysis thissection the basic financial statements and supplementary information The basic financial statementsinclude two kinds of statements that present different views of the Cily
The first two statements are Citywide financial statements which provide both shortterm and
longterm information about the Citys overall financial status
The remaining statements are fund financial statements which focus on individual parts of the
City reporting the Citysoperations in more detail than the Citywide statements
The governmental funds statements tell how basic services such as generalgovernment public safety and public works were financed in the shortterm as well as
what remains for future spendingThe proprietary funds statements tell how the Citys various businesstype activities such
as sewer municipal liquor and storm sewer activities are operating as well as what
remains for future spending
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA
MANAGEMENTSDISCUSSION AND ANALYSISYEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
OVERVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDThe financial statements also include notes that explain some of the information in the statements and
provide more detailed data
Figure A1 shows how the various parts of this annual report are arranged and related to one another
Figure A1
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA
MANAGEMENTSDISCUSSION AND ANALYSISYEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
OVERVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
Figure A2summarizes the major features of the Citys financial statements including the portion of the
Citys activities they cover and the types of information they contain The remainder of this overview
section of managements discussion and analysis highlights the structure and contents of each of thestatements
Over time increases or decreases in the Citys net position are an indicator of whether itsfinancial position is improving or deteriorating respectively
To assess the overall health of the City you need to consider additional nonfinancial factors such
as changes in the Citys property tax base and the condition of City buildings and other facilities
CityWide StatementsThe Citywide statements report information about the City as a whole using accounting methodssimilar to those used by privatesector companies The statement of net position includes all of the
Citys assets and liabilities All of the current years revenues and expenses are accounted for in the
statement of activities regardless of when cash is received or paid
The two Citywide statements report the Citys net position and how they have changed Net positionthe difference between the Citys assets and liabilities are one way to measure the Citys financialhealth or position
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTAMANAGEMENTSDISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
OVERVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
CityWide Statements ContinuedIn the Citywide financial statements the Citys activities are shown in two categories
Governmental Activities The Citys basic services are included here Property taxes specialassessments and state aids finance most of these activities
BusinessType Activities The Citysenterprise fund operations are included here Charges for
services finance most of these activities
Fund Financial Statements
The fund financial statements provide more detailed information about the Citys funds focusing on itsmost significant or major funds not the City as a whole Funds are accounting devices the City uses
to keep track of specific sources of funding and spending on particular programs
Some funds are required by state law and by bond covenants
The City establishes other funds to control and manage money for particular purposes egrepaying its longterm debts or to show that it is properly using certain revenues eg federal
grants
The City has two kinds of funds
Governmental Funds The Citys basic services are included in governmental funds which
generally focus on 1 how cash and other financial assets that can readily be converted to cash
flow in and out and 2 the balances left at yearend that are available for spendingConsequently the governmental funds statements provide a detailed shortterm view that helps to
determine whether there are more or fewer financial resources that can be spent in the near
future to finance the Citys programs Because this information does not encompass the additional
longterm focus of the Citywide statements we provide additional information after the
govemmental funds statements that explain the relationship or differences between them
Proprietary Furrds The City reports three proprietary funds Enterprise funds are used to reportthe same functions presented as businesstype activities in the governmentwide financial
statements The City uses enterprise funds to account for its sewer municipal liquor and storm
sewer services Proprietary fund financial statements provide the same type of information as the
governmentwidefinancial statements only in more detail
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTAMANAGEMENTSDISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE CITY AS A WHOLE
Net Position
The Citys net position was533944350 on December 31 2013 see Table A1
Table A1The Citys Net Position
GovernmentalActivities BusinessType Activities Total
2013 2D12 2073 2072 2013 2012
Current and Other Assets 17497393 S 12666265 5 1996A81 5 1787013 79487874 514447278
Cap7ta7 Assets 32331679 33607223 25472047 283D5741 57603666 59372964
Total Assets 49823072 45673488 27468528 28086754 77291540 73760242
Current Liabilties 2755701 2668952 577817 461 A79 3333518 3730431
LongToren Liabilities 28707073 24954674 17306599 71594951 4D013572 36549625
Total Liabilities 37462774 27623626 11884416 72656430 43347190 38660056
Nel Position
Net Inveshnent In Capdal Assets 7555706 6171420 13910248 14570762 21465954 20742782Restricted 10696112 71653962 10696112 11653962
Unrestricted 108420 224480 1873864 1459562 1782284 7684042
Total Net POSNOn 18360238 18049862 15584172 16030324 5 33944350 34OSOJ86
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA
MANAGEMENTSDISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE CITY AS A WHOLE CONTINUED
Changes in Net PositionThe Citywide total revenues were11342593 for the year ended December 31 2013 Property taxes
and intergovernmental revenues accounted for 590of total revenue for the year while user chargesaccounted for 385of total revenue see Table A2
Tablo A2
Chango In Nat Position
Governmental Activities BusinessType Activities Total
2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012
REVENUES
Program 1evenues
Charges for Sernces 5 344399 S 371098 5 4024044 3853804 5 4368443 5 4224902Oporating Grants and Contribubons 465288 433531 465288 433531
Capital Grants antl Conlnbutionsr3 l R
7330836 525279 17270 1348106 525279
onera evenues
Property Taxes 3980970 3943438 3980970 3943438Ocher Taxes 898447 911602 9497 898441 921099Grants and Contributions not
Restricted to Spedfic Programs 165485 176576 iG6485 176576UnrestGCedInveslmerN Eamings 40063 G9 199 838 1321 40907 70520
Mfsczllaneous Revenues 13959 19068 73959 19068
Total Revenues 7300441 6449791 4042152 3864622 71342593 10314413
EXPENSES
General Government 1823359 1916637 1823359 1916637
PubGC Safety 1704005 1739573 1704005 1739573Public Works 2056092 1519193 2056092 7519193Culture and Rcaeahon 252 520 237437 252520 237437lrrterest on LongTerm Debl 1799459 1191092 1199459 1191092WalerSewer 1329290 1327166 1329290 1327166
Liquor Storo 2127476 2006943 2127476 2006943
Storm Sewer 430253 429592 430253 429592
Ibtal Fxpnses 7035435 6603932 3887019 3163701 10922454 10367633
CHANGE IN NET POSITIONBEFORE TRANSFERS 265006 154141 155133 700921 420139 53220
iranslersPnmary Government 551058 548198 551058 548198
CHANGE IN NET POS1710N 815064 394057 395925 447277 420139 53220
Net Position Feginning of Vear 18049862 17655805 15030324 76477801 34080186 34133406
Change in Accounting Principle 15056881 50287 555975NetPosiGOn Beginning or Vear as Reslatod 17544174 17655805 15580037 16477801 3352427t 3s133406
NET POSITION END OF YEAR S 18360238 5 18049862 5 15584112 5 16030324 S 33944350 534080 788
Total revenues surpassed expenses increasing net position S420139 over last year
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA
MANAGEMENTSDISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE CITY AS A WHOLE CONTINUED
Changes in Net Position ContinuedThe Citywide cost of all governmental activities this year was7035435
Some of the cost was paid by the users of the Citys programs 344399Federal and state government payments5179fi124 subsidized certain programs
Ad valorem property taxes 53980970 other taxes 898441 and unrestricted state grants166485 also helped fund the net costs of governmental services
Transfers from the Citys businesstype operations also subsidize governmental operations120000 and make scheduled debt payments 431058
FigureA3Sources ofCitys Revenues forFisca12013
Unrestricted State o Charges forAid Other Services2 1 5
Operating Grantsand Contributions
7Property Taxes
67
oCapital Grants and
Contributionst8
FigureA4CitysExpensesforFisca12013
Debl Service
17
Culture andRecreation
4
Public Works29
GeneralGovemment
2G
Pubfc Safety24
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTAMANAGEMENTSDISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE CITY AS A WHOLE CONTINUED
Changes in Net Position Continued
Table A3
Program Expenses and Net Cost of Services
Net Revenue Cost of ServicesTotal Cost of Services After Program Revenues
2013 2012 2013 2012
GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES
General Government 1823359 1916637 1743676 1817361Public Safety 1704005 1739573 824153 1505156Public Works 2056092 1519193 1118726 743279Culture and Recreation 252520 237437 207126 194346Interest and Fees on Debt 1199459 1191092 1001231 1013882
Total 7035435 S 6603932 S 4894912 5274024BUSINESSTYPE ACTIVITIES
Waterl5ewer 1329290 S 1327166 88074 34531
Liquor Store 2121476 2006943 185196 191820Storm Sewer Utility 430253 429592 118975 136248
Total 3887019 S 3763701 S 154295 226351
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE CITY AT THE FUND LEVEL
Governmental Funds
As the City completed the year its govemmental funds reported a combined fund balance of
10991818
Revenues for the Citys govemmental funds were 7942453 while total expenditures were
8486138 Cost of services in the public works category increased significantly in the current yearcompared to prior year due to street maintenance costs of 5500000 Since these were repairs to
streets they did not meet the capitalization criteria and these costs will not be incurred in the next year
The General Funds fund balance increased 205467 from the prior year This is due primarily to
revenues coming in over budget and expenditures being under budget
The Debt Service Fund balance increased S5493315 due primarily to the issuance of the 2013A GO
Improvement and Refunding Bonds of5920000 in which the refunded debt will be paid off in 2014
The Capital Projects Fund balance increased 238327 due primarily to an increase in tax collections
and also a transfer from a closed Debt Service Fund 2003b GO Bond
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA
MANAGEMENTSDISCUSSION AND ANALYSISYEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE CITY AT THE FUND LEVEL CONTINUED
BusinessType Funds
The Sewer Funds net position decreased by 284959 due primarily to depreciation expense
The Liquor Store Funds net position increased by 50274 due to consistent revenues and expenses
The Storm Sewer Utility Fundsnet position decreased by 161240 due primarily to depreciationexpense
General FundThe General Fund includes the primary operations of the Ciiy in providing services to citizens and some
capital outlay projects
The following schedule presents a summary of General Fund Revenues
TableA4
General Fund Revenues
Year Ended ChangeDecember 31 December 31 Increase
Fund 2013 2012 Decrease
Taxes 2267602 2330672 S 63070Taxlncrements 98855 74836 24019
Special Assessments 2773 2773Licenses and Permits 161654 182006 20352
Intergovernmental 516649 470021 46628
Charges for Services 99625 103215 3590Fines and Forfeits 18961 23387 4426Interest 26100 29216 3116Refunds and Reimbursements 97467 111103 13636Miscellaneous and Other 704 311x 2413
Total General Fund Revenues 3290390 3330346 39956
Total General Fund revenue decreased by 539956 from the previous year The primary reason for thedecrease is due to reduced tax collections
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTAMANAGEMENTSDISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE CITY AT THE FUND LEVEL CONTINUED
General Fund ContinuedThe following schedule presents a summary of General Fund Expenditures
Table A5
General Fund Expenditures
Year Ended Change
December 31 December 31 Increase
2013 2012 DecreaseGeneral Government 703244 S 688423 5 14821
Public Safety 1562627 1581099 18472Highway and Streets 680910 701269 20359
Culture and Recreation 197285 187979 9306
Total Expenditures 3144066 S 3158770 5 14704
The General Funds expenditures decreased 14704 or 05 from 2012 This decrease is due
primarily to the City controlling costs and maintaining revenue sources
General Fund Budsetarv Hlohlisahts
Over the course of the year the City revised the annual operating budget
Actual revenues were66724 more than expected This is primarily due to mare than expectedtax increments intergovernmental revenues charges for services and refunds andreimbursements
The actual expenditures were 114261 less than budget This is primarily due to the Citysprudent spending
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND DEBT SERVICE
Tax revenues special assessments and charges for services are used to fund the bond payments for
all previous bond issues The City issued the 2013A GO Improvement Refunding Bonds to advance
refund series 20038 20048 and 2005A
The City had two new projects that were started in the current year for Road Maintenance for road
repairs and concrete boulevards that are being funded from the Citys State Aid Road Construction
Fund
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA
MANAGEMENTSDISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
CAPITAL ASSETS
By the end of 2013 the City had invested approximately 57800000 net of accumulated depreciationin a broad range of capital assets including buildings improvements equipment and infrastructure
see Table A6 More detailed information about capital assets can be found in Note 4A5 to thefinancial statements Total depreciation expense for the year was1823273 including the enterprisefunds
Table A6
The Citys Capital Assets
GovernrnerW BusinessTypo
AClrvrtie5 Actlvities Total
2073 2012 2013 2012 2073 2072
Lantl 5 8279742 5 8279742 S 354454 S 35M1454 S 883A196 S 863496
ConstructioninPrpgress 64b43 81789 GAB3 81789
BcAaings and lmprovemenls 3422379 3422379 14347248 14347248 17769565 17164565
Infrastructure 27 tO7A51 e6698500 27107451 26898503
Machinery anO Eqwpment 7909765 1882815 1893 1893 2099748 2072778
Vehitlas 2d20201 2319201 2420201 2379207
Disrnbutbn and Colleabn System 20556508 2055b508 20558503 20558508
less AccumWalod Deprecia6an 1106687221 9877143 9976124 19141e30 208428481 119018573
1011 S 32337819 5 33007123 3 25A72047 5 263057A1 5 57803666 S 59372964
LONGTERM LIABILITIES
Atyearend the City had approximately 42370000 in longterm liabilities outstanding
The Citys governmental activities and businesstype activities net longterm debt increased3591174 is due to the issuances of the refunding bonds
The Citys LongTerre Liabilities
2013 2012
GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES
General Obligation Bonds 1940000 2120000GO Improvement Bonds 17410000 12955000Tax Increment Bonds 6210000 0350000Revenue BondsEDA 4685000 a825000
Promissory Note 323759 427828
Equipment Certificates of Indebtedness 73500
Capital Lease Payabte 42833 144833Bond Premium 20600 13142Compensated Absences 162818 158045
Total Governmental AcUvitles 30827310 26993848
BUSINESSTYPEACTIVITIES
General Obligation Bonds 11530000 11700000
Compensated Absences Payable 50005 45653Bond Premium 31799 34979
TotalBusinessTypeACUVities 11611844 11780632
Total CityWide Debt 42439154 38774480
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA
MANAGEMENTSDISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
FACTORS BEARING ON THE CITYS FUTURE
The City presently owns property which is for sale This includes housing commercial and industrial
land The sale of these properties will have a very positive impact on the Citys financial picture byreducing debt increasing tax base and providing jobs within the community In addition any actions
taken by the State Legislature with changes in Local Government Aid LGA and Market ValueExclusion MVE would have an impact on the City The City has received a letter of intent from
Superior Silica Sand to sell 30 to 40 acres in the ESSBY development
CONTACTING THE CITYSFINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
This financial report is designed to provide our citizens taxpayers customers investors and creditorswith a general overview of the Cilys finances and to demonstrate the Citys accountability for themoney it receives If you have questions about this report or need additional financial informationcontact Richard Hill Finance Director PO Box 910 North Branch Minnesota 55056
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BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
GOVERNMENTWIDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
DECEMBER 31 2013
Primary Government Component Unit
Governmental BusinessType Water and LightActivities Activities Total Commission
ASSETS
Cash and Investments S 5058757 S 1134585 S 6193342 S 331160Cash Held in Escrow 5812354 5812354Recewables
Taxes 2254i 225477Accounts 27969 27969 867676
Special Assessments 6088232 187220 6275452
Other 70948Accrued Interest 9861 4 9865Due from Other Governments 35667 35667Due from Component Unil 1827 395691 397518Due from Primary Government 37847
Inventory 278981 278981 222332
Prepaid Items 5813 5813
LongTerm Receivables 130436 130436Land Held for Resale 95000 95000Restncted Assets
Cash and Investments 1870848Capital Assets
Land and Construction In Progress 8344585 354454 8699039 98930Other Capital Assets Net of Depreciation 23987034 25117593 49104627 25904883
Total Assets 49823012 27468528 77291540 29404624
LIABILITIES
Current LiabilitiesAccounts Payable 124918 12295 137213 203042Accrued LiabibGes 28501 9894 38395 22114Customer Deposits 9615 9615 93595Rate Stabilization Reserve 147880
Other Liabilities 70948 70948Accrued Interest Payable 460052 133577 593629 277119Due to Other Governments 187 20202 20389Due to Primary Government 397518Due to Component Unit 12191 25G56 37847
LongTerm Liabilities
Due within One Year 2120237 305245 2425482 930000Due In More than One Year Net of
Unamortized DiscounUPremium 28707073 17306599 40013672 16287987Total Liabilities 31462774 17884416 43347190 18359255
NET POSITION
Net Investment in Capital Assets 7555706 13910248 21465954 8783815Restricted For
Debt Service 10203042 10203042Redemption and Replacement Funding 1593729Economic Development 392046 392046Tax Increment Financing 82286 82288
CapitalOutlay 18736 16736Unrestricted 108420 1673864 1782284 667825
Total Net Position 18360238 S 15584112 5 33944350 5 11045369
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
Program Revenues
Charges for Operating Grants Capital Grants
FunctionslPrograms Expenses Services and Contributions and COn1flbUilOrls
Primary Government
Governmental ActivitiesGeneral Government S 1823359 S 22024 S 57659 S
Public Safety 1704005 126334 164007 589511Public Works 2056092 196041 741325Culture and Recreation 252520 45394
Debt Service 1199459 198228Total Governmental Activities 7035435 344399 465288 1330836
BusinessType Actvities
WaterlSewer 1329290 1417364
Liquor 2127476 2312672Storm Sewer Utility 430253 294008 17270
Total BusnessTypeActivities 3887019 4024044 17270
Total Primary Government 5 10922454 5 4368443 5 465288 S 1348106
Component Unil
Water and Light Commission S 5382944 S 5651075 59268
General Revenues
Taxes
Property Taxes Levied for General PurposeTax Increment Financing
Grants and Contributions not Restricted to Specific ProgramsUnrestricted Investment Earnings LossMiscellaneous
TransfersTotal General Revenues and Transfers
Change in Net Position
Net Position Beginning of Year
Change in Accounting Principle
Net Posaion Beginning of Year as Restated
Net Position End of Year
78
Net Expense Revenue and Chan4es in Nel Position
Primary Government Component Unit
Water and
Governmental BusinessType LightActivities Activities Total Conunissicn
1743676 5 1743676824153 8241531118726 1118726207126 2071261001231 10012314894912 4894912
88074 88074
185196 185196
118975 118975154295 154295
4894912 154295 4740617
327399
3980970 3980970
898441 898441
166485 16648540063 838 40901 497773959 73959 38254551058 5510585710976 550220 5 160756 33277
816064 395925 420139 36067618049862 16030324 34080186 10828571505688 150287 555975 14387817544174 15980037 33524211 1068469318360238 5 15584111 33944350 S 11045369
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FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTABALANCE SHEET
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
DECEMBER 31 2013
CAPITAL NONMAJOR TOTAL
GENERAL DEBT SERVICE PROJECTS GOVERNMENTAL GOVERNMENTAL
FUND FUND FUND FUNDS FUNDS
ASSETS
Cash and Investments 51441 S 4550236 S S 457080 S 5058757Cash Held in Escrow 5812354 5812354
Receivables
Accounts 26352 1677 27969Taxes 743694 38694 35169 7920 225477Special Assessments 2748D 6065861 891 6098232
Accued Interest 18 9843 9861Loans 51383 79053 73D436
Due From Other Funds 2413611 2413G71
Due From Otherfvernments 23774 1294 10599 35667Oue From Component Units 1627 1827Prepaid Item 5813 5813
Land Held for Resale 95000 95000
Total Assets S 2686010 S 76478605 S 783737 5 554652 S 19905004
LIABILITIES DEFERRED INFLOWS OF
RESOURCES AND FUND BALANCES
LiabilitiesAcwents Payable 54694 S 3157 S 57539 S 9528 S 124918Accrued Liabihtics 28187 314 28501Other Liabilities 9615 9615Due to Other Funds 2159134 254477 2413611Due to Other Governments 787 787
Due to Component Units 72191 12197
Total Liabddies 104874 3157 2216873 264319 2589023
Deferred Innows of Resources
Unavailable Revenue on Property Taxes 113773 35569 29516 7440 186298Unavailable Revenuo on Special Assessments 27391 6064200 891 6086482
Unavailable Revenue on Cont2U for Deed 51383 51383
Total Deferred Inflovrs of Resources 135764 6099769 81790 7440 6324163
Pond Betances Defic41Nonspendable
Prepayments 5813 5813ReslriUed 10375679 487459 10863138Committed 49562 49562
Unassigned 2442759 2114726 2541287 73305
Total FUnd Balances Deficip 2447972 70375679 2714726 282893 10991878
Total Liabilities and Fund Balances 2688070 S f6 A78605 S 183737 5 554652 5 19905004
See accompar7ying Notes fo Finanaa Slafements
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTARECONCILIATION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS BALANCE SHEET TO THE
STATEMENT OF NET POSITIONGOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 31 2013
TOTAL FUND BALANCES FOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS 10991818
Total net position reported for govemmental activities in the statement of net
position is different because
Capital assets used in governmental funds are not financial resources and
therefore are not reported in the funds
Some of the Citys property taxes and special assessments will be collectedafter yearend but are not available soon enough to pay far the currentperiodsexpenditures and therefore are reported as unavailable revenue rn the
govemmental funds
Interest on longterm debt is not accrued in governmental Funds but rather is
recognized as an expenditure when due Accrued interest for generalobligation bonds is included in the statementof net position
Longterm liabilities that pertain to governmental funds including bonds
payable are not due and payable in the current period and therefore are not
reported as fund liabilities All liabilities both current and longterm are
reported in the statement of net position
Bonds PayableEquipment Certificate PayableUnamortized Premiums DiscountsCompensated Absences PayableNotes PayableObligations Under Capital Leases
TOTAL NET POSITION OF GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES
32331619
6324163
460057
S 302450007350020600
162818
32375942833 30827310
S 18360238
See accornpanyinq Notes fo Financial Statements
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA
STATEMENT OF REVENUES EXPENDITURES AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDSYEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
DEBT CAPITAL NONMAJOR TOTALGENERAL SERVICE PROJECTS GOVERNMENTAL GOVERNPAENTAL
FUND FUND FUND FUNDS FUNDSREVENUESTaxes 2247602 939251 740779 73759 4021391
Tax Increments 98855 298242 356793 753890Tax Abatement 8133 137253 145386Licenses and Permds 161654 161654Intergovernmental 516649 198228 805714 595 1521786Charges for Services 99625 99625Fines and Forfeits 18961 18947SpeciatAssessments 2773 928456 1026 932255Interest 26100 1837 2501 13293 40063RelundsandRembursements 97467 14563 172030Contributions and Donations 301700 30000Misce7Wneaus 704 56732 1182 47394 106012
Total Revenues 3290390 2419078 1573898 659087 7942453
EXPENDITURES
C rrentu
GeneralGovemment 703244 549276 115298 1367818PublicSatety 1562627 525 1563152Highways and Streets 680910 597628 1278738Culture and Recreation 197285 197285Miscellaneous 4661 28508 33169
Capdal0utlay 281547 291647TIF and Tax Abatement Payments 410639 470639Debt Service
Principal 2131069 2131069Fiscal Agent Fees 9118 9178Interest 1190349 13154 1203503TolalExpenditures 31441766 3330536 1457091 554445 8486138
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER
UNDER EXPENDITURES 146324 911458 176807 104642 543685OTHER FINANCING SOURCES USES
Bond Proceeds 5920000 5920000eontl Issuance Discount 34040 34040Egwpment CertiBCate Proceeds 73500 73500Transfers In 136743 612073 123260 80563 952039Transfers Out 77000 93260 75240 755481 400987
Total Outer Financing Sources fUsesj 59143 6404773 121520 74918 4510518
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES 205467 5493315 238327 29724 5966833
Fund Balances DeGCit Beginning of Vear 2242505 4882364 2353053 253169 5024985
FUND BALANCES DEFICIT END OF YEAR 2447972 10375679 4 2174726 282893 10997818
Statements
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RECONCILIATION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
STATEMENT OF REVENUES EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
TO THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
Amounts reported for govemmental activities in the statement of acfivifies are
different because
Governmental funds report capital outlays as expenditures However in the
statement of activities assets are capitalized and the cost is allocated over their
estimated useful lives and reported as depreciation expense This is the amount
by which depreciation exceeded capital outlays in the current period
Capdal OutlayDeprecation
The governmental funds report bond proceeds as financing sources while
repayment of bond principal is reported as en expenditure In the statement ofnet position however issuing debt increases longterm liabilities and does not
affect the statement of activtlies end repayment of principal reducos tho liabilityAlso governmental funds report the effect of premiums and discounts when debtis first issued whereas these arnounts are amortised in tho statement of activitiesInterest is recognized as an expenditure in the governmental funds when it is dueIn the statement of activities however interest expenso is recognized as it
accrues regardless of when it is due The net effect of these differences is the
treatment of general obligation bonds and related items is as follows
Payment of Capital Lease PrincipalPayment of Promissory Note
Repayment of Debt PrincipalBond Proceeds
Change in Accrued Interest ExpenseProceeds ofEquipment CertificateBond Discount
Amortization of Bond Premium Discount
In the statement of activities compensated absences are measured by the
amounts earned during the year In the governmental funds however
expenditures for these items are measured by the amount of financial resources
used essentially the amounts actually paid
Change in Compensated Absences
Delinquent property faxes and special assessments receivable will be collectedsubsequent to yearend but are not available soon enough to pay for the current
periodsexpenditures and therefore are deferred inflows of resources in the
govemmental funds
Oefaned Inflow of Resources December 31 2012
Deferred Inflow of Resources December 31 2013
CHANGE IN NET POSITION OF GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES
313975
989579
S 5966833
G756D4
102000104069
1925000
5920000306
7350034040
298 3828383
4773
6966172
6324163 642009
5 816064
Soe accompanying Notes fo Frnanciaf Statements
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STATEMENT OF NET POSITIONPROPRIETARY FUNDS
DECEMBER 31 2013
BUSINESSTYPE ACTIVRIES ENTERPRISE FUNDSMUNICIPAL STORM SEWER
SEWER UOUOR STORE UTILITYFUND FUND FUND TOTALS
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETSCash and Investments
Receivables687672 106101 S 340812 5 1134585
Accrued Interest 4 4
Certified Delinquent Utility Bills 173478 13742 187220Due hom Ccmponent Units 338351 57340 395691Inventories 278981 278981
Total CurrentAssets 1199505 385082 471894 1996481
NONCURRENT ASSETS
Capital Assets
Land 40000 28000 286454 354454Building and Improvements 13665325 681921 14347246Machinery and Equipment 155680 27449 6634 189963Infrastructure 11433908 9122600 20556508
25294913 737370 9415888 35448171Less Axumulated Depreciation 6938270 257000 780854 9976124
Nel Capital Assets 18356643 480370 6635034 25472047
Total Noncurrent Assets 18356643 480370 6635034 25472047
Total Assets 19556148 865452 7046928 27468528
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
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STATEMENT OF NET POSITION CONTINUEDPROPRIETARY FUNDS
DECEMBER 31 2013
LIABILITIES AND NET POSITION
CURRENT LIABILITIESAccounts PayableSalaries and Wages PayableDue to Other GovernmentsDue to Component UnitOther LiabilityAccrued Interest PayableAccrued Compensated AbsencesBonds Payable
Total Current Liabilities
LONGTERM LIABILTIES
Bonds Payable Net of
UnamortedBond DiscountsAccrued Compensated Absences
Total longTerm Labilities
Total Liabilities
NET POSRIONNet Investment in Capital AssetsUnrestricted
Total Net Position
BUSINESSTYPEACTIVITIES ENTERPRISE FUNDS
SEWER AdUNICIPAL STORM UTILITYFUND IIQUOR FUND TOTALS
3510 4883 3902 S 12295
3009 4439 2446 989420202 20202
25656 2565670948 10948121494 9519 2564 1335771737 1903 1605 5245
240000 50000 10000 3G0000466354 90946 20517 577817
10806799 315000 140000 1126179914834 16253 13113 44800
10821 G33 331253 153713 11306599
ii 237987 122199 174230 11884416
7309844 115370 6465034 13910248958317 327883 387664 1673864
S 8268161 5 443253 6872698 15584112
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTASTATEMENT OF REVENUES EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
PROPRIETARY FUNDSYEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
BUSINESSTYPEACTIVITIES ENTERPRISE FUNDSMUNICIPAL STORM
SEWER LIQUOR STORE SEWER UTILITY
FUND FUND FUND TOTALS
OPERATING REVENUESSales 2312672 2312672Costs of Goods Sotd 1668065 1688065Charges for Services 1417364 294008 7711372
Total Gross Profit and Operating Revemes 1417364 624607 294008 2335979
OPERATING EXPENSESPersonal Services 175849 254327 136754 566930Materials and Supplies 34447 70175 3263 47879Contractual Services 211833 733255 56509 401597Depreciation 588045 18728 227521 833694
Total Operating Expenses 1070768 415885 424047 1850100
OPERATING INCOME LOSS 407196 208722 1300391 485879
NONOPERATING REVENUESEXPENSESInvestment Earnings 508 78 252 838
Intergovernmental 17270 17270Interest 1318132 23095 8185 347412FlscalAgentFees 990 437 21 14421
Total Nonoperating Revenues Expenses 318614 23448 11316 1330746
INCOME LOSS BEFORE TRANSFERS 68582 185274 118723 155133
TRANSFERS OUT 3735411 135000 42517 5570581
CHANGE IN NET POSITION L84959 50274 1G1240 1395925
Net Postion Beginning of Year 8503407 392979 7033938 16030324
Change in Accouming Pnncrple 50287 502871Net Position Beginning of Year as Restated 8553120 392979 7033938 15580037
NET POSRION END OF YEAR S 8268161 443253 6872698 5 75584112
See accompanying Notes fo Finmtclaf Statements
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
PROPRIETARY FUNDSYEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
BUSINESSTYPE ACTIVITIES ENTERPRISE FUNDSSEWER MUNICIPAL STORM SEWERFUND LIQUOR UTILITY FUND TOTALS
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash Received from Customers 1348484 2312672 297246 3956402Cash Paid to Employees for Services 110302 254A94 1359661 560756Cash Paid to Suppliers for Goads and Services 252831 1863216 566091 2172656
Net Cash Provided Used by OperatingAcivities 925351 194962 104677 1224990
CASH FLOWS FROM NONCAPITALFINANCING ACTIVITIES
Decrease ncrease in Due From Other Funds 392399 392399Transfers to Other Funds 373541 135000 42517 551058
Intergovernmental 17270 17270Net Cash Provided Used byNangpital Rnandng Activities 16858 1135000 25247 741389
CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
SpeaalAssessments 1170 342a 2254Interest Paid 323767 24776 6357 354900Principal Payments on LongTerm Debt 110000 f50000 10000 170000
Net Cash Provided Used by Capitaland Related Financing Activities 434937 74776 12933 522846
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIESInterest Received 508 78 252 838
NET INCREASE DECREASE IN CASHAND CASH EQUIVALENTS 509780 14736 66749 561793
Cash and Cash Equivalents Beginning ofYear 177892 120837 274063 572792
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS END OF YEAR 687672 106101 340812 1134585
See accompanying Nvles fo Financial Slaternenfs
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS CONTINUEDPROPRIETARY FUNDS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME LOSS TO
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
BUSINESSTYPE ACTIVITIES ENTERPRISE FUNDS
SEWER MUNICIPAL STORM SEWERFUND LIQUOR UTILITY TOTALS
Operating Income Loss S 407196 S 208722 130039 S 465879Adjustments to Reconc8e Operahng Income Lossto Net Cash Provided Used by Operating Activities
Deprecratron 588045 18128 227521 833694Increase Decrease in Assets
Due from Component Units 68880 3238 65642Inventones 33760 33760PrePayrnents 787 787
Increase Decrease in LiabilitiesAccounts Payable 3878 1422 3163 707Accrued Liabilities 937 423 422 1782Accrued Compensated Absences 4610 590 372 4392Due to Other Governments 770 770Due to Component Units 2679 2679
Net Cash Povided Used by OperahngAdivdles 925351 S 194962 S tIM677 1224990
See accompanying Noles to Financial Statements
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTANOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 10 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A Financial Reporting Entity
The City of North Branch the City was incorporated under the laws of the State of
Minnesota and operates under the State of Minnesota Statutory Plan A form of
government The governing body consists of a five member City council elected byvoters of the City The financial reporting entity consists of the City PrimaryGovernment and the component unit legally separate organization for which theprimary government is financially accountable The component unit discussed below is
included in the Citys reporting entity because of the significance of the operational or
financial relationship with the City
The City of North Branchs financial statements are prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles GAAP The Governmental AccountingStandards Board GASB is responsible for establishing GAAP for state and local
governments through its pronouncements statements and interpretations The more
significant accounting policies established in GAAP and used by the City are discussed
above
Component Units
Component units are legally separate entities for which the City Primary Govemment is
financially accountable or for which the exclusion of the component unit would render
the financial statements of the Primary Government misleading The criteria used todetermine if the Primary Government is financially accountable for a component unit
include whether or not the Primary Government appoints a voting majority of an
organizationsgoverning body and has the ability to impose its will on the governingbody or there is a specific financial benefit or to impose a specific financial burden on
the Primary Government
The combined financial statements of the City include the City of North Branch
Economic Development Authority EDA The EDA is an entity legally separate from the
City The City reports the EDA as blended component unit in accordance with GASB 61
because the services provided by the EDA are financing services provided solely to the
primary government the City
The EDAsgoverning board is appointed by the City Council The City Council has the
ability to approve or modify the EDAsbudget and to veto or overrule other decisions of
the EDAsgoverning body The City also guarantees the general obligation debt of the
EDA The City does not prepare separate financial statements for the EDA
The component unit column in the governmentwide financial statements include the
financial data of the North Branch Municipal Water and Light Commission Commissionwhich is an entity legally separate from the City In accordance with GASB 61 the NorthBranch Municipal Water and Light Commission is reported as a discretely presentedcomponent unit because it is an entity legally separate from the City and it does not
meet the criteria of GASB 61 for inclusion in the Citysfinancial statements as a blended
component unit
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DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES CONTINUED
A Financial Reporting Entity Continued
The Commissionsgoverning board members are appointed by the City Council
Complete financial statements for the Commission are prepared and are on file with the
City
B GovernmentWideand Fund Financial Statements
The governmentwide financial statementsie the statement of net position and the
statement of activities report information about the primary government and itscomponent unit These statements include the financial activities of the overall Citygovernment Eliminations have been made to minimize the doublecounting of internal
activities Governmental activities which normally are supported by taxes and
intergovernmental revenues are reported separately from businesstypeactivities which
rely to a significant extent on fees and charges to external parties for support Likewisethe primary government is reported separately from the legally separate component unitfor which the primary government is financially accountable
The statement of activities demonstrates the degree to which the direct expenses of
each function of the Citys governmental activities and different businesstypeactivity are
offset by program revenues Direct expenses are those that are clearly identifiable witha specific function or activity Program revenues include 1 fees fines and chargespaid by the recipients of goods services or privileges provided by a given function or
activity and 2 grants and contributions that are restricted to meeting the operational or
capital requirements of a particular function or activity Revenues that are not classifiedas program revenues including all taxes are presented as general revenues
Separate financial statements are provided for governmental funds and proprietaryfunds The City has no fiduciary funds Major individual governmental funds and majorindividual enterprise funds are reported as separate columns in the fund financialstatements
C Measurement Focus and Basis of Accounting
The governmentwide and proprietary fund financial statements are reported using the
economic resources measurement focus and the accrual basis of accountingRevenues are recorded when earned and expenses are recorded when a liability is
incurred regardless of the timing of related cash flows Property taxes are recognizedas revenues in the year for which they are levied Grants and similar items are
recognized as revenue as soon as all eligibility requirements imposed by the providerhave been met
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DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES CONTINUED
C Measurement Focus and Basis of Accounting Continued
Governmental fund financial statements are reported using the current finanaalresources measurement focus and the modified accrual basis of accounting Revenues
are recognized as soon as they are both measurable and available The City considersall revenues to be available if they are collected within 60 days after the end of the
current period Expenditures are recorded when the related fund liability is incurredexcept for principal and interest on general longterm debt compensated absences and
claims and judgments which are recognized as expenditures to the extent that theyhave matured Proceeds of general longterm debt and acquisitions under capital leasesare reported as other financing sources
Property taxes franchise taxes licenses and interest associated with the current fiscal
period are all considered to be susceptible to accrual and so have been recognized as
revenues in the current fiscal period Only the portion of special assessments receivabledue within the current fiscal period is considered to be susceptible to accrual as revenue
of the current period All other revenue items are considered to be measurable andavailable only when cash is received by the government
The City reports the following major governmental funds
General Fund The General Fund is the general operating fund of the City It accountsfor all the financial resources of the general government except those required to be
accounted for in another fund
Debt Service Fund The Debt Service Fund is used to account for the accumulation of
resources for and the payment of general longterm debt principal interest and related
costs
Capital Protect Fund The Capital Project Fund is used to account for financial
resources to be used for the acquisition or construction of major capital facilities or
equipment
The City reports the following major proprietary funds
Sewer Fund The Sewer Fund provides for the operation and maintenance of thewastewater collection and treatment facilities The fund charges user fees to those
served by the system
Municipal Liouor Fund The Municipal Liquor Fund promotes moderation and control in
the sale and use of alcohol beverages while simultaneously generating income for the
community
Storm Sewer Utility Fund The Storm Sewer Utility Fund provides for the maintenanceto the Citys storm sewer system The fund charges user fees to those served by the
system
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES CONTINUED
C Measurement Focus and Basis of Accounting Continued
Asa general rule the effect of interfund activity has been eliminated from the
governmentwide financial statements Exceptions to this general rule are paymentsinlieu of taxes other charges between the various functions of the City Elimination of
these charges would distort the direct costs and program revenues reported for the
various functions concerned
Proprietary funds distinguish operating revenues and expenses from nonoperatingitems Operating revenues and expenses generally result from providing services and
producing and delivering goods in connection with a proprietary fundsprincipal ongoingoperations The principal operating revenue of the Citys enterprise funds are charges to
customers for sales of goods and services Operating expenses for enterprise funds
include the cost of sales and services administrative expenses and depreciation on
capital assets All revenues and expenses not meeting this definition are reported as
nonoperating revenues and expenses
D Assets Liabilities Deferred Inflows of Resources and Net Position or Equity
1 Cash and Investments Including Cash EquivalentsCash balances from all funds including cash equivalents are invested to the extent
available in various securities as authorized by Minnesota Stafrrtes Investment
earnings are recorded in the individual fund carrying the investment Investments are
stated at fair value Cash and investments of the Commission component unit are
maintained and invested separately
Cash equvalents are considered to be shortterm highly liquid investments that are
readily convertible to cash and have original maturities of three months or less
Cash and cash equivalents consist of checking and saving certificate accounts cash
on hand and money market savings accounts
For the purpose of the statement of cash flows of the proprietary fund types the Cityconsiders all cash and investments under the classification of current assets to be
cash and cash equivalents
2 ShortTenn Interfund ReceivableslPayablesDuring the course of operations numerous transactions occur between individualfunds for goods provided or services rendered These receivables and payables are
classified as due from other funds due to other funds interfund receivable or
interfund payable on the fund financial statements Any residual balances
outstanding between the governmental activities and businesstype activities are
reported in the governmentwide financial statements as internal balances
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DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES CONTINUED
D Assets Liabilities Deferred Inflows of Resources and Net Position or Equity Continued
3 Accounts Receivable
Property taxes and special assessment receivables have been reported net of
estimated uncollectible accounts Because utility bills are considered liens on
property no estimated uncollectible amounts are established Uncollectible amountsare not material for other receivables and have not been reported
4 Taxes Receivable
Taxes which remain unpaid are classified as delinquent taxes receivable Delinquenttaxes represent the past seven years of uncollected tax years Revenue from these
delinquent property taxes that is not collected within 60 days of yearend is deferredbecause it is not known to be available to finance the operations of the Cily in the
current year No allowance for uncollectible taxes has been provided as such
amounts are not expected to be material
Property Tax Collection Calendar
The City levies its property tax for the subsequent year during the month ofDecember In Minnesota the lien date and assessment date is January 2 Theproperty tax is recorded as revenue when it becomes available The County is the
collecting agency for the levy and then remits the collections to the City All taxes not
collected as of December 31 each year are shown as delinquent taxes receivable
The county auditor make up the tax list for all taxable property in the City applyingthe applicable tax capacity rate to the tax capacity value of individual properties to
arrive at the actual tax for each property The county auditor also collects all specialassessments except for certain prepayments paid directly to the City
The county auditor turns over a list of taxes and special assessments to be collected
on each parcel of property to the county treasurer in January of each year Propertyowners are required to pay onehalf of their real estate taxes by May 15 and thebalance by October 15
Within 30 days after the May settlement the county treasurer is required to pay 70
percent of the estimated collections of taxes and special assessments to the Citytreasurer The county treasurer must pay the balance to the City treasurer within 60
days after settlement provided that after 45 days interest begins to accrue
Within ten business days after November 15 the county treasurer shall pay to each
taxing district except any school district 100 percent of the estimated collections
arising from taxes levied by and belonging to each taxing district from May 20 toNovember 20
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DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES CONTINUED
D Assets Liabilities Deferred Inflows of Resources and Net Position or Equity Continued
5 Special Assessments
Special assessments are levied against the benefited properties for the assessable
costs of improvement projects in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Assessmentsare collectible over a term of years at an interest rate established by the Cily Council
upon adoption of each assessment roll Any annual installments remaining unpaidas of November 30th of each year are certified to the County for collection with
property taxes during the following year Property owners are allowed to prepayfuture installments without interest or prepayment penalties
In the governmental fund financial statements special assessment levies are
recorded as a receivable and as unavailable revenue at the time of the levyUnavailable revenue is recognized as current revenue as the annual assessment
installments become measurable and available Interest on special assessments is
also recognized when it becomes measurable and available
Delinquent special assessments represent the past seven years of uncollected
special assessments that have not been collected within 60 days of yearend
6 InventoryThe costs of inventory items are recognized as expenditures in governmental fundswhen purchased These funds do not maintain material amounts of inventories The
costs of inventory items in the proprietary funds are valued at cost which
approximates market using the first infirst out FIFO method
7 Prepaid Items
Payments made to vendors for services that will benefit future periods are recordedas prepaid items Prepaid items are reported using the consumption method and
recorded as expendituresexpenses at the time of consumption
8 Capital Assets
Capital assets which include property plant equipment and infrastructure assets
eg roads bridges sidewalks and similar items and intangible assets such as
easements and computer software are reported in the applicable governmental or
businesstype activities columns in the governmentwide financial statements
Capital assets are defined by the City as assets with an estimated useful life in
excess of one year and an initial individual cost of more than 75000 for easements
purchased by governmental funds 20000 for easements purchased by the Sewer
Fund 7500 for easements purchased by the Storm Sewer Fund 25000 for
software S5000 for assets purchased with federal funds and 15000 for all other
assets Such assess are recorded at historical cost or estimated historical cost if
purchased or constructed Donated capital assets are recorded at estimated fair
market value at the date of donation
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSDECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES CONTINUED
D Assets Liabilities Deferred Inflows of Resources and Net Position or Equity Continued
8 Capital Assets ContinuedPursuant to GASB Statement 34 the City has elected to record generalinfrastructure assess acquired since 1980 These assets are reported at historical
cost Pursuant to GASB Statement 51 the City elected to report intangible assets
acquired since 2010 The City has not acquired any intangible assets since the
implementation of GASB 51
The costs of normal maintenance and repairs that do not add to the value of the
asset or materially extend assets lives are not capitalized
Major outlays for capital assets and improvements are capitalized as projects are
constructed Interest incurred during the construction phase of capital assets of
businesstype activities is included as part of the capitalized value of the assets
constructed For the year ended December 31 2013 no interest was capitalized in
connection with construction in progress
Capital assets of the Primary Government are depreciated using the straight linemethod over the following estimated useful lives
Assets Years
Buildings and Improvements 20 40
Machinery Equipment and Software 5 15
Vehicles 5 15
Infrastructure 20 40
Proprietary Funds
Buildings and Improvements 20 50
Machinery Equipment and Software 5 30
Distribution and Collection Systems 20 50
9 Compensated Absences
It is the Cityspolicy to permit employees to accumulate earned but unused vacationand sick pay benefits All PTO benefits chat are vested as PTO is accrued when
incurred in the governmentwideand proprietary fund financial statements
A liability for these amounts is reported in governmental funds only if they have
matured for example as a result of employee resignations and retirements In
accordance with the provisions of Statement of Governmental Accounting Standards
No 16 Accounting for Compensated Absence no liability is recorded for nonvesting
accumulating rights to receive PTO benefits
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES CONTINUED
D Assets Liabilities Deferred Inflows of Resources and Net Position or Equity Continued
10 LongTerm ObligationsIn the governmentwide financial statements and proprietary fund types in the fund
financial statements longterm debt and other longterm obligations are reported as
liabilities in the applicable governmental activities businesstype activities or
proprietary fund type statement of net position Bond premiums and discounts are
amortized over the life of the bonds using the effective interest method Bonds
payable are reported net of the applicable bond premium or discount
in the fund financial statements governmental fund types recognize bond premiumsand discounts during the current period The face amount of debt issued is reportedas other financing sources Premiums received on debt issuances are reported as
other financing sources while discounts on debt issuances are reported as other
financing uses
11 Fund Balance and Net Position
Net position represents the difference between assets liabilities and deferredinflows of resources in the governmentwide financial statements Net Investment in
capital assets consists of capital assets net of accumulated depreciation reduced bythe outstanding balance of any longterm debt used to build or acquire the capitalassets Net position is reported as restricted in the governmentwide financial
statements when there are limitations on their use through external restrictionsimposed by creditors grantors or laws or regulations of othergovernments
In the fund financial statements governmental funds report components of fund
balance to provide information about fund balance availability for appropriationNonspendable fund balance represents amounts not available for appropriationRestricted fund balance represents amounts available for appropriation but intended
for a specific use and legally restricted by outside parties Committed fund balance
represents constraints on spending that the government imposes upon itself by highlevel formal action prior to the close of the fiscal period Assigned fund balance
represents resources intended for spending for purpose set by the government bodyitself or by some person or body delegated to exercise such authority in accordance
with policy established by the council Pursuant to the Citys Fund Balance Policythe City Administrator andor Finance Director have been authorized to assign fundbalance that reflects the Citys intended use of those funds Unassigned fund
balance is the residual classfication for the Citys general fund and includes all
spendable amounts not contained in the other classifications When restricted and
unrestricted fund balance is available for use it is the Citys policy to first use
restricted fund balance When committed assigned and unassigned fund balance is
available for use it is the Citys policy to use committed assigned and finallyunassigned fund balance
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DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES CONTINUED
D Assets Liabilities Deferred Inflows of Resources and Net Position or Equity Continued
11 Fund Balance and Net Position ContinuedThe Cily Council has formally adopted a policy regarding the minimum unassignedfund balance for the General Fund The most significant revenue source of the
General Fund is property taxes This revenue source is received in two installments
during the year July and December As such it is the Citys goal to begin each
fiscal year with sufficient working capital to fund operations between each semi
annual receipt of property taxes
The Citys fund balance policy states the City will strive to maintain an unassignedminimum fund balance in the General Fund in the range of 4255 of the
subsequent yearsbudgeted expenditures At December 31 2013 the fund balanceof the General Fund was 708of the 2014 budgeted General Fund expenditures
12 Deferred Inflows of Resources
The Citys governmental fund financial statements report a separate section for
deferred inflows of resources This separate financial statement element reflects an
increase in fund balance that applies to a future period The City will not recognizethe related revenue until a future event occurs The deferred inflow of resources
occurs because governmental fund revenues are not recognized until available
collected not later than 60 days after the end of the Citys year under the modified
accrual basis of accounting The City does not have deferred inflows of resources to
report in its proprietary fund financial statements in the current year
13 Use of EstimatesThe preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principlesgenerally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities
and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reportingperiod Actual results could differ from those estimates
NOTE 2 STEWARDSHIP COMPLIANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY
A Budgetary Information
An annual budget is adopted for the General Fund Budget appropriations lapse at the
end of the year All budgets are adopted on a basis consistent with generally acceptedaccounting principles GAAP
The City Administrator is authorized to transfer appropriations within any departmentbudget Additional interdepartmental or interfund appropriations and deletions are or
may be authorized by the City Council with fund contingency reserves or additional
revenues The legal level of control is the fund level The City Council may authorizetransfer of budgeted amounts between City funds
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSDECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 2 STEWARDSHIP COMPLIANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY CONTINUED
A Budgetary Information Continued
Formal budgetary integration is employed as a management control device during the
year for the general fund and special revenue funds
B Deficit Fund Equity
The following funds have a deficit fund balance at December 31 2013
Oakview Land Trust S 254128Capital Projects Fund 2114726
The City plans to eliminate these deficits through future TIF revenues tax abatement
revenues future land sales assessments or transfers
NOTE 3 COMPONENTS OF FUND BALANCE
At December 31 2013 portions of the Citys fund balance are not available for appropriationdue to legal restrictions Restricted City Council actiotl Committed policy andor intent
Assigned The following is a summary of the components of fund balance
NONMAJOR CAPITAL TOTAL
GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL DEBT SERVICE PROJECTS GOVERNMENTAL
FUND FUNDS FUND FUND FUNDS
NonspendablePrepaids 5813 5813
RestrictedTax Increments 76677 76677Debt Payments 10375679 10375678Donor Purposes 18736 18736Economic Development 392046 392046
Committed
Economic Development 39312 39312Communications 10250 10250
Unassigned 2442159 1254128 2114726 X3305
Total Fund Balance 5 2447972 73r S 10375679 21147261 S u91816
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSDECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 4 DETAILED NOTES ON ALL FUNDS
A Assets
1 DepositsThe City maintains a cash and investment pool that is available for use by all funds
Each fund typesportion of this pool is displayed on the combined balance sheet as
Cash and Investments In accordance with Minnesota Statutes the City maintainsdeposits at financial institutions which are authorized by the City Council
Custodial Credit Risk Custodial credit risk is the risk that in the event of a bankfailure the Citys deposits may not be returned to it The City does not have a
deposit policy for custodial credit risk and follows Minnesota Statutes for deposits
Minnesota Statutes require that all deposits be protected by insurance surety bondor collateral The market value of collateral pledged must equal 110 of the
deposits not covered by insurance or corporate surety bonds
Authorized collateral include US government treasury bills notes or bonds issuesof a US government agency general obligations of a state or local governmentrated A or better revenue obligations of a state or local govemment rated AA or
better irrevocable standby letter of credit issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank and
time deposits insured by a federal agency Minnesota Statutes require securities
pledged as collateral be held in safekeeping in a restricted account at the FederalReserve Bank or at an account at a trust departments ofa commercial bank or otherfinancial institution not owned or controlled by the depository
The Citys deposits in banks at December 31 2013 were entirely covered by federal
depository insurance or by pledged collateral held by the banks agent in the Citysname in amounts equal to at least 110 of the amount in excess of the federal
depository insurance as required by Minnesota Statutes
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DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 4 DETAILED NOTES ON ALL FUNDS CONTINUED
A Assets Continued2 Investments
The Citys investment policy is to follow Minnesota Statutes as described below
which reduces the Citysexposure to credit custodial credit and interest rate risks
Direct obligations or obligations guaranteed by the United States or its agenciesShares of investment companies registered under the Federal Investment
Company Act of 1940 and received the highest credit rating is rated in one of the
two highest rating categories by a statistical rating agency and all of the
investments have a final maturity of thirteen months or lessGeneral obligations rated A or better revenue obligations rated AA or better
General obligations of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency rate A or better
Bankers acceptances of United States banks eligible for purchase by the
Federal Reserve SystemCommercial paper issued by United States banks corporations or their Canadian
subsidiaries of highest quality category by a least two nationally recognizedrating agencies and maturing in 270 days or less
Guaranteed investment contracts guaranteed by United States commercial
banks or domestic branches of foreign banks or United States insurancecompanies if similar debt obligations of the issuer or the collateral pledged by the
issuer is in the top two rating categoriesRepurchase or reverse purchase agreement and securities lending agreementsfinancial institutions qualified as a depository by the government entity with
banks that are members of the Federal Reserve System with capitalizationexceeding 10000000 a primary reporting dealer in US government securities
to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York or certain Minnesota securities
brokerdealers
Interest Rate Risk Interest rate risk is defined as the risk that changes in interest
rates will adversely affect the fair value of an investment The Citys investment
policy requires the City to diversify its investment portfolio to eliminate the risk of loss
resulting from over concentration of assets in a specific maturity The policy also
states the Citys investment portfolio will remain sufficiently liquid to enable the Cityto meet all operating requirements which might be reasonably anticipatedInvestments are categorized to give an indication of the level of interest rate risk
assumed at yearend Fair market values and maturities as of December 31 2013
are as followstotal 12 Months 13 to 24 25060 1bro Than
Investment Type Falr Value or Less Months Months 601donAs
Money Markel S 225360 5 225360 5 S 5Federat Home loan Mlg Corp 58952 24 58928
FNIv1A 21813 3199 18414Mnnesota MwriGpat Money Markey Fund 1546 1546
UlAMUA4ortgage 1230 1230
USTreasuryNOte 6251513 3352898 2459502 439113
Total S 8560214 5 3579828 52459502 5 4429 5516a55
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DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 4 DETAILED NOTES ON ALL FUNDS CONTINUED
A Assets Continued2 Investments Continued
Credit Risk Credit risk is the risk that an issuer or other counterparty to an
investment will not fulfill its obligations State law limits investments in commercial
paper and corporate bonds to the top two rating issued by nationally recognizedstatistical rating organizations The Citys policy states the Finance Director is
expected to display prudence in the selection of securities as a way to minimize
default risk No individual investment transaction shall be undertaken which
jeopardizes the total capital position of the overall portfolio To control market pricerisks volatile investment instruments shall be avoided
Credit
Type Quality Rating Amount
WAMU Mortgage AA S 1230
Money Market Not Rated 225360Minnesota Municipal Money Markey Fund Not Rated 1546Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp AA 58952FNMA AA 21613Total 308701
Concentration of Credit Risk The risk of loss attributed to the magnitude of the
Citys investments in a single issuer The City places no limit on the amount that maybe invested in any one issuer
Summary of cash deposits and investments as of December 31 2013 are as
foliovs
Summary of DepositsCash on Hand 550
Checking 258884
Savings 5186048Investments 6560214Total Cash and Investments 12005696
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 4 DETAILED NOTES ON ALL FUNDS CONTINUED
A Assets Continued
Investments ContinuedDeposits and Investments consist of the following at December 31 2013
l3alance
Cash and Investments Governmental Funds 5058757Cash Held in Escrow Governmental Funds 5812354Cash and Investments Proprietary Funds 1134585
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 12005696
Interfund Receivables Payables and TransfersAt December 31 2013 due fromtoother funds were as follows
Due To Due From Amount
General Fund Nonmajor FundsOakview Land Trust S 254128Cable Franchise 349
General Fund Capital Projects Fund 2159134Total 2413611
The interfund receivablespayables noted above are related to the elimination of
negative cash balances at yearend
Due To Due From Amount
Component Unit Primary Government S 37847
Primary Government Component Unit 397518
Total 435365
The interfund receivablespayables noted above are related to the transactionsbetween the Primary Government and the Component Unit
Interfund transfers for the year ended December 31 2013 were as follows
Tansfertn
Nrnmajor Debt Capital
Genera GovemmenFel Scrnco Projects Server Lpuor Storm Sevrer
Fund Funds Fund Fund FuM Fund Fund Total
Trenster Out
CrnmentPnm rv Ga oY
General Fund S S 16143 S S 5 E 120000 5 S 136743
Nonmator Governmental Funds 60583 80563Debt Service Funtl 77000 43775 75240 373541 42517 672073Capital Vrejects Fund 75000 33260 15000 123260
Total 5 77000 5 155461 5 33260 S 75240 S 373Sa1 S 735000 S a2517 S 552035
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DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 4 DETAILED NOTES ON ALL FUNDS CONTINUED
A Assets Continued
3 Interfund Receivables Payables and Transfers Continued
The transfer from the General Fund to the Debt Service Fund was for debt
payments The transfer from Nonmajor Governmental Funds Revolving Loan Fundto the Nonmajor Governmental Funds EDA was for the levy assessments for
improvements of land held by the EDA The transfer from Nonmajor GovernmentalFunds Cable Franchise Fund to the Debt Service Fund was for debt service
payments The transfer from the Capital Projects Fund LibraryCommunity Centerto the Debt Service Fund was to cover the balances within the Industrial Park III debt
service The transfer from the Nonmajor Governmental Funds Kestrel TIF TIF 99ASenior Housing Kelly Housing TIF and the Ecumen TIF District to the NonmajorGovernmental Funds Housing Support was to set aside funds under TIF to supportfuture housing projects The transfer of a closed Debt Service Fund to the CapitalProjects Fund was to repay a portion of the interfund loan The transfer from the
Nonmajor Governmental Funds Fire Department Equipment Donation and the
Liquor Fund to the Nonmajor Governmental Funds Equipment Revolving was to
fund equipment purchases The transfer from the Nonmajor Governmental Funds
Tax Abatement to the General Fund was for administrative fees The transfer fromthe Sewer Fund to the Debt Service Fund was for operational responsibilities of theSewer Fund The transfer from the Liquor Fund to the General Fund was for
operations The transfer from Storm Water Fund to the Debt Service Fund was for
operational responsibilities of the Storm Water Fund
4 Contract for Deed Receivable
During 2006 the City sold land to Chisago County for5475 in cash and a contract
for deed receivable of 104025 with a stated interest rate of 0 At December 312013 the face amount of the remaining note 71908 has been discounted to a
present value of51383 using an effective interest rate of 4 The contract for deedwill be paid off in full as of September 20 2014
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 4 DETAILED NOTES ON ALL FUNDS CONTINUED
A Assets Continued
5 Capital Assets
Capital asset activity for the Primary Government Govemmental Activities for the
year ended December 31 2013 is as follows
Beginning EndingBalance Increases Decreases Balance
GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIESCapital Assets Not Being Depreciated
Land 5 8279742 S S 8279742Construction in Progress 81789 186005 202951 64843
Total Capital Assets Not BeingDepreciated 8361531 186005 202951 8344585
Capital Assets Being DepreciatedBuildings and Improvements 3422319 3422319Machinery and Equipment 1882815 26970 1909785Vehicles 2319201 101000 2420201Infrastructure 26898500 202951 27101451
Total Capital Assets Being Depreciated 34522835 330921 34853756
Less Accumulated Depreciation forBuildings and Improvements 1021x86 91948 1113434Machinery and Equipment 1179401 90919 1270320Vehicles 1603642 10320a 1706346Infrastructure 6072674 703508 6776122
Total Accumulated Depreciation 9877143 989579 10866722
Total Capital Assets Being Depreciated Net 24645692 658658 23987034
Governmental Activities Capital Assets Net 33007223 5 472653 202957 32331619
Capital asset activity for the Primary Government BusinessType Activities for theyear ended December 31 2013 is as follows
Beginning EntlingBalance Increases Decreases Balance
BUSINESSTYPE ACTIVITIES
Capital Assets Not Being DepreciatedLand 354454 5 354454
Capital Assets Being DepreciatedBuilding and Improvements 14347246 14347246
Equipment 189963 189963Infrastructure
Total Ca ital Assets Bein De reciated2055650835 093 717
2055650871735 093p g p
Less Accumulated Depreciation For
Building and Improvements 3619150 319848 3938998Equipment 114437 7380 121817Infrastructure 54088x3 506x66 5915309
Total Accumulated Depreciation 9142430 833694 9976124
Total Capital Assets Being Depreciated Net 25951287 833694 25117593
BusinessTypeActivities Capital Assets Net S 26305741 5 833694 25472047
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSDECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 4 DETAILED NOTES ON ALL FUNDS CONTINUED
A Assets Continued
5 Capital Assets ContinuedDepreciation expense was charged to functionsprograms of the PrimaryGovernment as follows
Governmental Activities
General Government 24340Public Safety 125190Public Works 774746Culture and Recreation 65303
Total Depreciation Expense Governmental Activities 989579
Businesstype Activities
Sewer 588045
Liquor 18128Storm Sewer 27521
Total Depreciation Expense BusinessType Activities 5 833694
B Liabilities
LongTerm Debt
The City issues general obligation bonds to provide funds for the acquisition and
construction of major capital facilities The reporting Citys longterm debt is segregatedbetween the amounts to be repaid from governmental activities and amounts to be
repaid from businesstypeactivities
The City issued 55920000 GO Improvement Refunding Bonds Series 2013A to refund
in 2014 the 20036 GO Improvement Bonds 2005A GO Improvement Bonds and
20046 GO Public Improvement Bonds The interest rates on the new bonds range from
55 to200 compared to 250 to475on the old bonds The lower interest rateswill reduce future debt service by over 5500000 The present value of savings is
5485000
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 4 DETAILED NOTES ON ALL FUNDS CONTINUED
B Liabilities Continued
LongTerm Debt ContinuedAs of December 31 2013 the governmental longterm bonded debt of the financial
reporting entity consisted of the following
80NDEDINDEBTEDNESS
PRIMARY GOVERNMENT
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
2009A GO Street Reconstruct Bonds
20108 GO Refunding Bonds
Total Primary Government General Obligation Bonds
GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS
20038 GO Improvement Bonds
20048 GO Public Improvement Bonds
2005A GO Improvement Bonds
2006C GO Improvement Bonds
2007A GO Imp Bonds
2008A GO Improvement Bonds
2009C GO Refunding Bonds
2010A GO Improvement and Refunding Bonds
2013A GO Improvement Refunding Bonds
Total General Obligation Improvement BondsGENERAL OBLIGATION REVENUE BONDS
2009A Taxable Lease Revenue Bonds
Range of Original Amount
Interest Rates Issue Outstanding
300500 590000 S 530000
0653300 1720000 1410000
2 310000 1940000
250425 1405000 750000300475 5325000 3010000325425 5170000 31500003J0410 145000 95000400475a 1715000 1285000
270425 1125000 1480000110260 1940000 445000200350 1955000 12750000552000 5920000 5920000
25300000 174i0000
400595 4900000 4685000
20068 GO TIF and Refunding Bonds
20090 Tax Increment Bonds
Total General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds
Total Bond Indebtedness Government Activities
Capital Lease PayablePromissory Note Industrial Park III
2013 Equipment Certificates of Indebtedness
Bond Premium
Bond Discount
Compensated Absences
Total City Indebtedness Governmental Activities
400430 2860000 2310000350450 3900000 3900000
6760000 6210000
39270000 30245000
660740 395000 42833
500550 666216 323759
200400 73500 73500
NA 56355NIA 76955NA 162818
40404716 S 30827310
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31 2073
NOTE 4 DETAILED NOTES ON ALL FUNDS CONTINUED
B Liabilities Continued
LongTerm Debt Continued
Range of Original Amount
Interest Rates Issue OutstandingBUSINESSTYPE ACTIVITIES
GENERAL OBLIGATION REVENUE BONDS
19998 Liquor Store Rev Bonds 500630 760000 365000PFA Sewer Bond Treatment Plant Bond 234 11500000 83200002006A Sewer Storm GO Utility Bonds 400460 880000 6800002006C GO Sewer Revenue Bonds 370410 485000 3250002008A GO Improvement Bonds 270425 90000 8000020096 GO Sewer Rev and Refunding Bonds 250400 1760000 1760000
Total Bond Indebtedness BusinessType Activities 15475000 11530000
Bond Premium NA 31799Compensated Absences NA 50045
Total City Indebtedness Business Type Activities S 15475000 S 11611844
Total GovernmentWideLongTerm Liabilities S 42439154
On June 20 2011 the City and the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority MPFA agreedto amend the terms of the GO Sewer Revenue Note of 2003 which is an outstandingobligation of the City payable to the MPFA The outstanding principal amount owed did
not change but principal payments due in the years 20112015 were reduced fromS2960000 to 5300000 and the maturity date of the note was extended ten years As a
result the interest rate of the note increased from 234 to2601 effective June 202011 Prior to the amendment total remaining interest payments from August 2011
through August 2023 were scheduled to be 51352169 Under the new terms interest
payments from August 2011 through August 2033 are scheduled to be3145954
The Taxable Lease Revenue Bonds of 2009A have a reserve requirement of 5420700which will be used to make a debt service payment if the City is unable to do so At
December 31 2013 the City had sufficient funds on deposit with the trust department of
a financial institution in order to meet its reserve requirement
The sale of ESSBY industrial land obligates the City to make a 40000 principalpayment per acre sold
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DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 4 DETAILED NOTES ON ALL FUNDS CONTINUED
B Liabilities Continued
LongTerm Debt Continued
Capital Lease
During 2005 the City entered into a taxable lease purchase agreement to purchase two
parcels of property which both included single family homes One of the properties was
sold in 2009 and the other property is being held for a future freeway interchange projectat 400th Street
The present value of future minimum lease payments as of December 31 2013 is
542833 The lease is payable in semiannual installments and matures in February2014 Depreciation in the alrount of9455 has been recorded as depreciation expense
during 2013 with accumulated depreciation of 75642
The future minimum lease obligations and the net present value of these payments as of
December312013 are as follows
2014 46903
Total Minimum Lease Payments 46903
Less Amount Representing Interest 4070Present Value of Minimum Lease Payments 5 42833
A summary of longterm debt transactions for the year ended December 31 2013 is as
follows
beginning Ending Due WithinBalance Additions Reductions Balance One Year
PRIMARY GOVERNMENTCOVERNIV EN A IVI
General Obliyation Bonds S 2120000 S 180000 5 1940000 S 190000General Obligation Improvement Bonds 12955000 5920000 1465000 17410000 1455000General Obligation Revenue Bonds 4825000 140000 4685000 145000General Obligation Tax Inuement Bonds 6350000 140000 6210000 180000Capital Lease Payable 144833 102000 42833 42833Promissory Nole 427828 104069 323759 67045Equipment Certificates of Indebtedness 73500 73500 14700Plus Less Bond Premium Discount 13142 34040 298 20600Compensated Absences 158045 10666 5893 162818 25659
Governmental Activity LongTermLiabilities 26993848 S 5970726 5 2136664 5 30827310 5 2120237
BUSINESSTYPE ACTIVITIESGeneral Obligation Bonds 11700000 S S 17Q000 S 11530000 5 300000Plus Bond Premium 34979 3180 31799Compensated Absences a5653 6150 1758 50045 5245
BusinessTypeActivity LongTartuLiabilities 11780632 S 6150 174938 S 11611844 305245
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 4 DETAILED NOTES ON ALL FUNDS CONTINUED
B Liabilities Continued
LongTerm Debt ContinuedAnnual debt service requirements to maturity For longterm debt are as follows
General Obligation Bonds General Ob 6yation Bonds
Go vernmentalActivities BusinessTypeActivitiesPrincipal Interest Total Principal Interest Total
2014 190000 55453 5 245453 2014 S 300000 5 353456 6534562015 190000 52268 242268 2015 375000 344739 7197392016 190000 48506 238506 2076 630000 333473 9634732017 195000 44130 239130 2017 660000 319813 9798132018 195000 39178 2341i8 2018 680000 298946 978946
20192023 735000 114192 849192 20192023 3420000 1156543 457654320242028 200000 37095 237095 20242028 2775000 645135 3420135
2029 45000 1125 46125 20292033 269000 281463 2971463Total S 1940000 S 391947 S 2331947 Total S 11530000 5 3733568 S 15263568
General Obligation Improvement Bonds Revolving EDA BondsGo vernmenta Activities Governmental Activities
Prncipal Interest Total Principal Interest Total2014 S 1455000 S 480342 S 1935342 2014 145000 S 270038 S 4150382015 1940000 429242 2369242 2015 150000 262919 4129192016 2250000 378693 268693 2016 160000 254200 4142002017 2280000 324219 260x219 2017 165000 245059 4100592018 L190000 265623 2455623 2018 175000 275497 x50497
20192023 6260000 567265 6827265 20192023 3890000 740542 463054220242028 910000 99510 1009510 Tofal 46 f6d32T
2029 125000 26i6 127656Total S 17410000 S 2547550 19957550
Tax Increment BondsGovernmental Activities
Principal Interest Total2014 180000 S 258499 S 4384992015 215000 250709 465709
2016 230000 241979 4719792017 245000 232659 477659
2018 255000 222853 47785320192023 1480000 946296 2x26296
20242028 1380000 622508 200250820292033 1065000 385633 1450633
20342038 1160000 108900 1268900Total S 6210000 S 3270035 S 9480035
Promissory NoteGovernmental Activdies
Principal Interest Total2014 S G7045 14665 S 817102015 G9434 12277 817112016 73238 8473 817112017 77369 4341 81710
2018 36673 534 37207Total 323759 S 40290 S 364049
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSDECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 4 DETAILED NOTES ON ALL FUNDS CONTINUED
B Liabilities Continued
LongTerm Debt ContinuedConduit Debt Obligation
The City issued the 300000 Medical Facilities Revenue Note of 2004 to refinance the
acquisition of a building within the City used for emergency medical services The note is
secured by the property financed and is payable solely from payments received on the
underlying mortgage loan Neither the City the state nor any political subdivisionthereof is obligated in any manner for repayment of the note Accordingly the note is not
reported as a liability in the accompanying financial statements
The principal balance outstanding at December 31 2013 was 137040
NOTE 5 PENSION PLANS
A Public Employees Retirement Association
Plan Description
All fulltime and certain parttime employees of the City of North Branch are covered bydefined benefit pension plans administered by the Public Employees RetirementAssociation of Minnesota PERA PERA administers the General EmployeesRetirement Fund GERF and the Public Employees Police and Fire Fund PEPFFwhich are costsharing multipleemployer retirement plans These plans are establishedand administered in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Chapters 353 and 356
GERF members belong to either the Coordinated Plan or the Basic Plan CoordinatedPlan members are covered by Social Security and Basic Plan members are not All new
members must participate in the Coordinated Plan All police officers firefighters and
peace officers who qualify for members by statute are covered by the PEPFF
PERA provides retirement benefits as well as disability benefits to members and
benefits to survivors upon death of eligible members Benefits are established by state
statute and vest after three years of credited service The defined retirement benefits
are based on a membershighest average salary for any five successive years of
allowable service age and years of credit at termination of service
Two methods are used to compute benefits for PERAsCoordinated and Basic Plan
members The retiring member receives the higher of a steprate benefit accrual
formula Method 1 or a level accrual formula Method 2 Under Method 1 the annuityaccrual rate for a Basic Plan member is 22percent of average salary for each of the first
ten years of service and 27 percent for each remaining year The annuity accrual rate
for a Coordinated Plan member is 12 percent of average salary for each of the first ten
years and 17 percent for each remaining year Under Method 2 the annuity accrual
rate is 27 percent of average salary for Basic Plan members and 17 percent for
Coordinated Plan members for each year of service For PEPFF members the annuityaccrual rate is 30percent for each year of service For all PEPFF and GERF members
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DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 5 PENSION PLANS CONTINUED
A Public Employees Retirement Association Continued
Plan Description IContinuedlhired prior to July 1 1989 whose annuity is calculated using Method 1 a full annuity is
available when age plus years of service equal 90 Normal retirement aga is 55 forPEPFF members and 65 for Basic and Coordinated members hired prior to July 1 1989
Normal retirement age is the age for unreduced Social Security benefits capped at 66 for
Coordinated members hired on or after July 1 1989 A reduced retirement annuity is
also available to eligible members seeking early retirement
There are different types of annuities available to members upon retirement A normal
annuity is a lifetime annuity that ceases upon the death of the retiree and no survivor
annuity is payable There are also various types of joint and survivor annuity optionsavailable which will reduce the monthly normal annuity amount because the annuity is
payable over joint lives Members may also leave their contributions in the fund upontemination of public service in order to qualify for a deferred annuity at retirement ageRefunds of contributions are available at any time to members who leave public servicebut before retirement benefits begin
The benefit provisions stated in the previous paragraphs of this section are current
provisions and apply to active plan participants Vested terminated employees who are
entitled to benefits but are not receiving them yet are bound by the provisions in effect
at the time they last terminated their public service
PERA issues a publicly available financial report that includes financial statements and
required supplementary information for GERF and PEPFF That report may be obtained
on the web at mnperaorg by writing to PERA at 60 Empire Drive 200 St PaulMinnesota 551032088 or by calling 651 2967460 or18006529026
Funding PolicvMinnesota Statutes Chapter 353 sets the rates for employer and employee contributions
These statutes are established and amended by the state legislature The City makesannual contributions to the pension plans equal to the amount required by state statutes
GERF Basic Plan members and Coordinated Plan members are required to contribute910 and 625 respectively of their annual covered salary In 2013 PEPFF
members are required to contribute 96of their annual covered salary in 2013 The
City of North Branch is required to contribute the following percentages of annualcovered payroll 1178 for Basic Plan GERF members 725 for Coordinated PlanGERF members and 1440 for PEPFF members The Citys contributions to the
General Employees Retirement Fund for the years ending December 31 2013 2012and 2011 were73028 76638 and 76761 respectively The Citys contributions to
the Public Employees Police and Fire Fund for the years ending December 31 20132012 and 2011 were 88535 88556 and 93960 respectively The Cityscontributions were equal to the contractually required contributions for each year as set
by state statute
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NOTE 5 PENSION PLANS CONTINUED
A Public Employees Retirement Association Continued
Defined Contribution Plan
The elected officials of the City of North Branch are covered by the Public EmployeesDefined Contribution Plan PEDCP amultipleemployer deferred compensation planadministered by the Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota PERAThe PEDCP is a tax qualified plan under Section 401a of the internal Revenue Codeand all contributions by or on behalf of employees are tax deferred until time of
withdrawal
Plan benefits depend solely on amounts contributed to the plan plus investment
earnings less administrative expenses Minnesota Statutes Chapter 353D03 specifiesthe employee and employer contribution rates for those qualified personnel who elect to
participate An eligible official who decides to participate contributes 500 of salarywhich is matched by the elected officialsemployer For salaried employees employercontributions must be a fixed percentage of salary Employer and employeecontributions are combined and used to purchase shares in one or more of the seven
accounts of the Minnesota Supplemental Investment Fund For administering the planPERA receives 200 of employer contributions and 004 of the assets in each
members account annually Total contributions made by the Cily of North Branch during2013 were 300
B Retirement North Branch FiremensRelief Association
Plan DescriptionAll members of the North Branch Fire Department are covered by a defined benefit planadministered by the North Branch Firemens Relief Association the Association The
plan is a single employer retirement plan and is established and administered inaccordance with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 69 The Association is comprised ofvolunteers and therefore there is no covered payroll
The Association provides retirement benefits as well as disability benefits to membersand benefits to survivors upon death of eligible members Benefits are established in
accordance with state statute and vest after ten years of credited service The definedretirement benefits are based on a membersyears of service Benefit provisions can beamended by the Association within the parameters provided by state statutes The
actuarial cost is determined using the Entry Age Normal Cost Method expressed as a
level percentage of earnings The actuarial value of assets is market value The
unfunded accrued liability is amortized using a20year rolling end date
The Association issues a publicly available financial report that includes financial
statements and required supplementary information That report may be obtained bywriting to North Branch Firemens Relief Association PO Box 945 North BranchMinnesota 55056
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 5 PENSION PLANS CONTINUED
B Retirement North Branch Firemens Relief Association Continued
Funding PolicyMinnesota Statutes specify minimum contributions that may be required from the City on
an annual basis These minimum contributions are determined based on the amount
required to meet normal cost plus amortizing any prior years service cost over aten
year period The contribution required from the City for the year ended December 312013 was 61654 The Association also receives funding from the state two percent fire
premium tax The City receives the contributions and is required by state statute to passthis through as payment to the Association Investment earnings also add to theresources available for benefits The City received State Fire Aid in the amount of61623 and remitted Fire Aid in the amount of61623 in 2013
Annual Pension Cost and Net Pension ObligationThe Citys annual pension cost and net pension obligation for the year endedDecember 31 2013 were as follows
Annual Required Contribution 61654Interest on Net Pension ObligationAdjustment to Annual Required Contribution
Annual Pension Cost 61654Contribution Made 61654Increase Decrease in Net Pension ObligationNet Pension Obligation Beginning of Year
Net Pension Obligation End of Year
The annual required contribution for the current year was determined as part ofDecember 31 2013 actuarial valuation using the entry age actuarial cost method The
significant actuarial assumptions included a 5 investments rate of return and b ageand service retirement was assumed to occur at age 50 Net pension obligations on
annual actuarial basis are not calculated for individual volunteer fire relief associationssince state statutes permit alternate calculation of required reserves based on overall
actuarial assumptions
The Citys net pension obligation for the Association for the years ended December 312013 2012 and 2011 were as follows
Annual Percentage NetPension of APC Pension
Year Ended Cost APC Contributed Obligation1 2311201 1 92525 100 S
1231I2012 82725 100
1231I2013 61654 100
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 5 PENSION PLANS CONTINUED
B Retirement North Branch FiremensRelief Association Continued
Funding Progress
As of December 31 2012 which is the most recent information available the Plan was
under funded by 287782 The Schedule of Funding Progress presented as requiredsupplementary information following the notes to the basic financial statements presentsmultiyear trend information about whether the actuarial value of plan assets is increasingor decreasing over time relative to the actuarial accrued liabilities for benefits
UnfundedActuarial Assets
Actuarial Actuarial Accrued in Excess
Valuation Value of Liability of AAL Funded
Date Assets AAL UAAL Ratio
12312012 481961 769743 S 287782 626
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 6 RISK MANAGEMENT
The City is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts theft of damage to and
destruction of assets errors and omissions injuries to employees and natural disasters
Workers compensation coverage is provided through a pooled selfinsurance program
through the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust LMCIT The City pays an annual
premium to LMCIT The City is subject to supplemental assessments if deemed necessary
by the LMCIT The LMCIT reinsures through Workers Compensation Reinsurance
Association WCRA as required by law For workers compensation the City is subject to a
deductible of 51000 per occurrence The Citys workers compensation coverage is
retrospectively rated With the type of coverage final premiums are determined after loss
experience is known The amount of premium adjustment if any is considered immaterial
and not recorded until received or paid
Property and casualty insurance coverage is provided through a pooled selfinsurance
program through the LMCIT The City pays an annual premium to the LMCIT The Cily is
subject to supplemental assessments if deemed necessary by the LMCIT The LMCIT
reinsures through commercial companies for claims in excess of various amounts The Cityretains risk for the deductible portions These deductibles are considered immaterial to thefinancial statementS
There were no significant reductions in insurance from the previous year or settlements in
excess of insurance coverage for any of the past three fiscal years
NOTE 7 SUMMARY OF OTHER ITEMS
Claims and Litigation
Existing and pending lawsuits claims and other actions in which the City is a defendant are
either covered by insurance of an immaterial amount or in the judgment of Citymanagement are remotely recoverable by plaintiffs
GrantsAmounts received or receivable from federal and state agencies are subject to agency audit
and adjustment Any disallowed claims including amounts already collected may constitutea liability of applicable funds The amount if any of funds which may be disallowed by the
agencies cannot be determined at this time although the City expects such amounts if anyto be immaterial The financial assistance received is subject to an audit pursuant to OMB
CircularA133 or audits by the grantor agency
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 8 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In 2006 the City entered into an agreement to purchase 947acres of land from ChisagoCounty HRAEDA for2200000 plus interest The City did not immediately take ownershipof the land but instead is purchasing and subsequently reselling smaller parcels of the
land over a twenty year period Under the terms of the original agreement the City must
purchase 50 of the land1100000by July 1 2016 and the remainder by July 1 2026
During 2011 the City and Chisago County HRAEDA agreed to modify the payment terms
relating to the land purchase Under the terms of the new agreement the City is anticipatedto pay the County HRAEDA a total of53293080 calculated as follows
Original Purchase Price of Land 2200000Less057Acres Previously Purchased 14943Outstanding Cost of Land not yet Purchased 2185057
Plus Anticipated Interest Cost 1108023
Total Anticipated Payments 3293080Less Principal Payments Made 95000Total Remaining Payments 3198080
Interest payments and thus total payments are approximate because the interest rate is
subject to change based on future performance of the County HRAEDAs investment
portfolio The interest rate at December 31 2013 is325
Due to the uncertainty of future land sales the City expects to levy property taxes payable in
years 20132026 totaling2813080 as well as provide an additional 460000 of fundsfrom internal transfers to fund its obligation to the County HRAEDA Future anticipatedpayments are as follows
2014 1750002015 4750002016 2250002017 2250002018 225000
20192023 1225000
2024202 648080Total 3198080
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31 2073
NOTE 8 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES CONTINUED
Pavasyougo TIF
The Cily has 15 tax increment payasyougoagreements These agreements are not a
general obligation of the City and are payable solely from available tax increments
Accordingly these agreements are not reflected in the financial statements of the CityDetails of the payasyougoagreements are as follows
Kestrel Meadows TIF Fund 230
The agreement for the Kestrel Meadows TIF provides For the payment of the lesser of
20000 per year or 85 of tax increment received in the previous year until 240000 is
paid or the year 2024 whichever comes first
Uptown Maplewood Commons TIF Fund 277
The agreement for the Uptown Maplewood Commons TIF provides for the payment of 90of the tax increment received until the maximum of200000 or 20 years has been reached
Oakview Townhomes TIF Fund 240
The agreement for the Oakview Townhomes TIF provides for the payment of 500 of the tax
increment received each July and December until the maximum of 10000 has beenreached
Kelly Brothers TIF Fund 279The agreement for the Kelly Brothers TIF provides for the payment of 90 of the tax
increment received until the maximum of 500000 plus 6 interest or 26 years has beenreached
North Branch Senior Living TIF Ecumen Fund 281
The agreement for the North Branch Senior Living TIF provides for the payment of 90 ofthe tax increment received until the maximum of 5471014 plus 5 interest or until the year2027
St Croix Stone TIF Fund 283The agreement for the St Croix Stone TIF provides for the payment of 90 of the tax
increment received until the maximum of 252945 plus 5interest or until the year 2013
The District was closed as of December 31 2013 and fully decertified in 2014
Viking Coke TIF Fund 285
The agreement for the Viking Coke TIF provides for the payment of 90 of the tax
increment received until the maximum of 387000 plus 5interest or until the year 2013
The District was closed as of December 31 2013 and fully decertified in 2014
Swanson TIF Fund 286
The agreement for the Swanson TIF provides for the payment of 90 of the tax incrementreceived until the maximum of 52800 plus 5 interest or until the year 2016
Norlite TIF District 2007A Fund 287
The agreement for the Norlite TIF provides for the payment of 90 of the tax incrementreceived until the maximum of 55730 at 9 interest is paid or until the year 2017
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTANOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 9 TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN THE CITY AND ITS COMPONENT UNITS
The City conducts routine transactions with its component units for goods or services
provided or received The Water and Light Commission bills collects and remits sewer and
storm sewer charges to the City Also the water portion of the City constructed street
improvement projects is contributed to the Water and Light Commission which pays an
applicable portion of construction costs relating to each project
NOTE 10 CHANGE
The City has adopted GASB Statement No 65 Items Previously Recognized as Assets
and Liabilities GASB Statement No 65 impacted financial reporting by establishingaccounting and financial reporting standards that reclassify as deferred outflows of
resources or deferred inflows of resources certain items that were previously reported as
assets and liabilities
NOTE 11 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR DISCRETE COMPONENT
UNIT
North Branch Municipal Water and Light Commission
Summary of Significant Accountino PoliciesThe following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by North Branch
Municipal Water and Light Commission the Commission The Commissionsyear ended on
December 31 2013
Basis of AccountinoThe financial statements of the Commission have been prepared in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America TheGovernmental Accounting Standards Board GASB is the accepted standardsetting bodyfor establishing govemmental accounting and financial reporting principles
Restricted Assets
Certain funds of the Commission are classified as restricted assets on the statement of net
position because the restriction is either imposed by law through constitutional provisions or
enabling legislation or imposed externally be creditors grantors contributors or laws or
regulations of other governments Therefore their use is limited by applicable laws and
regulations
Cash and Cash Eouivalents
The Commissionscash and cash equivalents are considered to be cash on hand demand
deposits and shortterm investments with original maturities of three months or less from the
date of acquisition
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTANOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 11 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIESUNIT CONTINUED
North Branch Municipal Water and Light Commission Continued
Investments
Investments for the Commission are reported at fair value which is the amount at which an
investment could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties No
investments are reported at amortized cost
Accounts ReceivableCustomer accounts receivable in the Electric Utility Fund have been shown net of an
allowance for uncollectible accounts of 102194 All significant receivable balances are
expected to be collected within one year The allowance account considers water and
electric customer accounts can be placed on the tax roll for collection when delinquent
InventoriesInventories are generally used for construction and for operation and maintenance work
They are not for resale They are valued at the lower of cost or market utilizing the first
inlfirst out FIFO method and charged to construction or operation and maintenanceexpense when used
Capital Assets
Capital assets are reported at cost if purchased or at fair market value on the datereceived if donated Major additions and betterments are charged to the capital asset
accounts while maintenance and repairs which do not improve or extend the life of the
respective assets are expensed currently Capital assets are defined by the commission as
assets with and initial individual cost of more than 55000 and an estimated useful life in
excess of one year Depreciation is provided on a straightline basis over the estimateduseful lives of the property which range from 5 to 50 years
Compensated Absences
Under terms of employment employees are granted sick leave and vacations in varyingamounts Only benefits considered to be vested are disclosed in these statements Vested
vacation and sick leave pay is accrued when earned in the financial statements The liabilityis liquidated from the operating revenues of the Commission
Net Position
Net position of the Commission is classified in three components as follows
Net Investment in Caoital Assets consist of capital assets net of accumulated
depreciation and reduced by the curcent balances of any outstanding borrowings used to
finance the purchase or construction of those assets
Restricted Net Position Consists of net position restricted when there are limitations
imposed on their use through external restrictions imposed by creditors grantors laws
or regulations of other governments
Unrestricted Net Position the remaining assets that do not meet the definition of
Restricted or Invested in Capital Assets Net of Related Debt or Restricted
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 12 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR DISCRETE COMPONENT
UNIT CONTINUED
North Branch Municipal Water and Light Commission Continued
Capital ContributedCash and capital assets are contributed to the Commission from customers or external
parties The value of property contributed to the commission is reported as revenue on thestatements of revenues expenses and changes in fund net position
DepositsIn accordance with Minnesota Statutes the Commission maintains deposits at the
depository banks which are authorized by the Commission Board and are members of theFederal Reserve System
Minnesota Statutes require that all of the Commissions deposits be 110 secured bycollateral valued at market or par whichever is lower less the amount of the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance 140 in the case of mortgage notes pledge
Authorized collateral includes legal investments as well as certain first year mortgage notesand certain other state or local government obligations Minnesota Statutes require that
securities pledged as collateral be held in safekeeping by the Commission or in a financial
institution other than that furnishing fhe collateral
The Commissions deposits at December 31 2013 were entirely covered by federal
depository insurance or collateral held by the Commissions custodial bank in the
Commissions name
Investments
As of December 31 2013 the Commission had the following pooled investments that are
insured or registered or securities held by the Commission or its agent in the Commissionsname
Fair Value Creditand Carrying Quality Maturity
Type of Investment Amount Cost Raling Date
Money Market S 116621 116621 NA NIATaxable Municipal Bond 30332 30332 A2 21152023
Treasury Money Market 212302 212302 NA NA
Federal Home Loan Bank 191084 191084 AA 3272023
A reconciliation of cash and investments as shown on the Statem ent of Net Position follows
Statement of Net Position
Cash and Cash Investments 331160Restricted Assets 1870848
Total Cash S 2202008
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSDECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 12 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR DISCRETE COMPONENT
UNIT CONTINUED
North Branch Municipal Water and Light Commission Continued
Restricted AssetsThe following represent the balances of the restricted assets
Long Term Debt AccountsRedemption Used to segregate resources accumulated for debt service payments over
the next twelve months
Reserve Used to report resources set aside to make up potential future deficiencies in
the redemption accounts
Construction Used to report proceeds of revenue bond issuances that are restricted for
use in construction
Hookup Charge AccountThe water utility collects trunk fees and connection charges which are restricted for
major improvements to the water distribution system
The following is a list of restricted assets at December 31 2013
Liabilities
Payable from Net
Restricted Restricted Restricted
Assets Assets Assets
Bond Redemption Account 639224 S 277119 362105Bond Reserve Account 1128925 1128925
Water Hookup Charge Account 102699 102G99
Total Restricted Assets 1870848 S 277119 S1593729
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 12 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR DISCRETE COMPONENT
UNIT CONTINUED
North Branch Municipal Water and Light Commission Continued
Capital Assets
Capital asset activity for the year ended December 31 2013 was as follows
Beginning Transfers EndingBalance Additions Retirements Balance
WATER AND LIGHT COMMISSION
Capital Assets Not Being DepreciatedLand 98930 98930
Total Capital Assets Not Being Depreciated 98930 98930
Capital Assets Being DepreciatedBuilding and Structures 1981522 102194 2083716
Equipment and Vehicles 6499000 36688 6535688Distribution System 26590339 29217 26619556
Total Capital Assets Being Depreciated 35070861 168099 35238960
Less Accumulated Depreciation 8254892 1079185 9334077
Total Capital Assets Depreciated Net 26815969 917086 25904883
BusinessTypeActivities Capital Assets Net S 26914899 911086 26003813
Changes in LongTerm Debt
The following is a summary of longterm debt transactions of the Commission for the yearended December 3l 2013
Beginning Ending Due WithinBelarCe Additions ReductlonS Balance One Year
COMPONENT UNITWATER ANO LIGHT COMMISSION
General OtaigaUOn Bonds 18115000 895000 17220000 S 930000Bond Premium 76365 6592 69773Bond Discount 137919 8616 129303Compensated Absences 54017 3506 57517
Component Und Activity LongTermLiabilities S 18107457 S 3506 892876 77217987 S 930OOD
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTANOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 12 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR DISCRETE COMPONENTUNIT CONTINUED
North Branch Municipal Water and Light Commission Continued
Changes in LongTerm Debt ContinuedAnnual debt service requirements to maturity including interest payments are as follows
Water and Light Commission
LongTerm Debt
Principal Interest Total
2014 S 930000 S 794456 1724456
2015 960000 758262 17182622016 995000 719221 1714221
2017 1040000 677732 1717732
2018 1040000 633570 167357020192023 5370000 2442013 7812013
20242028 4655000 1176146 5831146
20292033 1815000 371499 2186499
20342038 415000 29657 444657
Total 17220000 S 7602556 S 24822556
Bond Covenants
As of December 31 2013 the Commission was not in compliance with provisions of the2004 2007 and 2008 water revenue bonds which require a 110 debt coveragerequirement The Commission will continue to monitor rates and expenses
Pensions
The Commission contributes to the General Employment Retirement Fund GERF a cost
sharing multipleemployer defined benefit pension plan administered by PERA The
Commissionscontributions to the General Employees Retirement Fund for the years ended
December 31 2013 2012 and 2011 were approximately 3297728342 and 30760
respectively equal to the contractual required contributions for each year as set by state
statute
Claims and JudgmentsDuring 2013 the Commission entered into severance agreements with the Commissions
general manager and office manager whereby the Commission would compensate thegeneral manager and office manager in an amount equal to twelve months wages as
severance pay if employment is terminated for any reason other than improper or illegalacts within the confines of the position
From time to time the Commission is party to various pending claims and legal proceedingsAlthough the outcome of such matters cannot be forecasted with certainty it is the opinionof management and the Commissionslegal counsel that the likelihood is remote and that
any such claims or proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the Commissionsfinancial position or results of operations
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTANOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31 2073
NOTE 12 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR DISCRETE COMPONENT
UNIT CONTINUED
North Branch Municipal Water and Light Commission Continued
The Commission purchases power from the Southern Minnesota Municipal Power AgencySMMPA under a power sales contract which extends to April 2030 Under the terms of the
contract the Commission is obligated to buy all the electrical power and energy needs to
operate the electric utilities through the term of the contract In addition on January 1 1995the Commission entered a Capacity Purchase Agreement with SMMPA whereby SMMPA is
entitled to the exclusive us of the net electric generating capability of the Diesel Generatingfacilities and the electric energy associated therewith The agreement is cancelable by either
party upon afiveyear notice Under terms of the agreement SMMPA is responsible for allcosts associated with the operation maintenance repairs and other liabilities of operatingthe Diesel Generating Facilities A new 25 year contract with SMMPA is currently under
consideration
Other Information
Rate Stabilization Reserve
A reserve for rate stabilization was established in 1992 The concept of rate stabilization is
used by utilities to defer current revenues to future periods to reduce impacts of future rateincreases to customers The reserve was established from 1992 electric utility earnings of
15362 and prior years earnings of 284302 The reserve will be used to offset future rate
increases maintain income stability in future periods and reduce temporary cash
investments Transfers from the rate stabilization reserve to operations will be made in
future periods as needed to maintain financial stability
Accounting ChanoeGASB Statement No 65 Items Previously Reported as Assets and Liahilitieswill improvefinancial reporting by clarifying the appropriate use of the financial statement elements
deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources to ensure consistency in
financial reporting The City implemented this standard for the fiscal year end December 312013
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REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA
SCHEDULE OF FUNDING PROGRESS
NORTH BRANCH VOLUNTEER FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
UnfundedActuarial Assets
Actuarial Actuarial Accrued in ExcessValuation Value of Liability of AAL
Date Assets AAL UAAL12312010 S 475015 S 924367 44935212312011 329742 723193 39345112312012 481961 769743 287782
The North Branch Volunteer Fire Relief Association is comprised of volunteers Therefore there are no
payroll expenditures nor covered payroll calculations
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTABUDGETARY COMPARISON SCHEDULE
GENERAL FUND
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
VARfANCE WITH
BUDGETORIGINAL FINAL OVERBUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL UNDER
REVENUESTaxos S 2394976 S 2394976 S 22G7602 S 127374Tax Increment 98855 98855Licenses and Pennils 105370 148770 161654 12684Special Assessments 3200 3200 2773 427Intergovernmental 450780 485280 516G49 31369Charges for Services 72070 70570 99G25 29055Fines and Forfeits 30350 17350 18961 1671Interest 36220 27220 2G700 1120Refunds andIeimbursements 37350 64350 97467 33117Miscellaneous 7950 11950 704 11 246
TolalRevenues 31382G6 3223666 3290390 66724
EXPENDITURESCurrent
General GovernmentMayor and Council 21012 21012 20249 763Administration 92428 92932 91040 1892Clerks 52072 339G9 29103 4866FinancialAdmmistration 228824 214741 211769 2972City Attorney 33300 33300 35371 2071City Engineer 31G00 30300 1G888 13412Planning and Zoning 110482 96902 93816 3086Governmental Buildings 154661 166426 171962 14464Miscellaneous 27950 2x250 33046 8796
Total General Government 752329 733832 703244 30588
Public SafetyPolice Protection 1162867 1164779 1104133 60646Flre Protection 291573 292615 292866 251
Building Inspection 127394 11x156 110416 3740Other Protection 65150 65150 55212 9938
Total Pubtic Safety 1646984 1636700 7562627 74073
Highways and SUeelsStreet Maintenance 710445 684368 680910 3458
Culture and Recreation
Parks 194G11 203427 197285 6142
Total Expenditures 3304369 3258327 314x066 114261
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVERUNDER EXPENDITURES 166103 34661 14G324 180985
OTHER FINANCING SOURCESUSESTransfersln 166100 136143 136143Transfers Oul 77000 77000
Total Other FinancingSources Uses 166100 136143 59743 77000
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE S 3 S 101482 205467 S 103985
Fund Balance Beginning ofYear 2242505
FUND BALANCE END OF YEAR S 2447972
See accompanying Nofes o Required Suppfemenfarynormalion
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA
NOTES TO THE REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATIONYEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
NOTE 1 LEGAL COMPLIANCE BUDGETS
The General Fund budget is legally adopted on a basis consistent with accounting principlesgenerally accepted in the United States of America The legal level of budgetary control is at
the department level for the General Fund
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COMBINING AND INDIVIDUAL NONMAJOR FUNDFINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA
COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
NONMAJORFUNDSDECEMBER 31 2013
ASSETS
Cash and Cash EgwvalentsReceivables
Taxes
LoansDue From Other Governments
Total Assets
LIABILITIES DEFERRED INFLOWS OF
RESOURCES AND FUND BALANCES
Liabilities
Accounts PayableAccrued Liabilities
Due to Other Funds
Total Liabilities
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Unavailable Revenue on Property Taxes
Fund Balances DeficitsRestricted
Committed
UnassignedTotal Fund Balances Deficit
Total Liabilities Deferred Inflows of
Resources and Fund Balances
201 206 230
DEPARTMENT
EDA EQUIPMENT KESTREL
FUND DONATION IIF
S 44419 S 18736 33506
2309
S 46728 S 18736 33506
5273 5
314
5587
1 829
18736 3350639312
39312 18736 33506
46728 S 18736 33506
68j
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
240 2fi0 270 276 277
TIF 99AOAKVIEW TAX REVOLVING CABLE SENIOR
LAND TRUST ABATEMENT LOAN FRANCHISE HOUSING
S S 7394 260169 S 11780
561179053
10599
S S 13005 339222 10599 11780
S S 1039 268
254128 349
254128 1 039 349 268
5611
6355 339222 1151210250
254128
254128 6355 339222 10250 11512
33927 S 11780
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA
COMBINING BALANCE SHEET CONTINUEDNONMAJORFUNDS
DECEMBER 31 2013
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
279 281 283
KELLY ST CROIX
HOUSING ECUMEN STONE TIF
TIF TIF DISTRICT DISTRICT
ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents 17740 S 5113 1206Receivables
Taxes
Loans
Due From Other Governments
Total Assets 17140 5113 1206
LIABILITIES DEFERRED INFLOWS OF
RESOURCES AND FUND BALANCES
Liabilities
Accounts Payable S 1206
Accrued Liabilities
Due to OUier Funds
Total Liabilites 1206
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Unavailable Revenue on Property Taxes
Fund Balances DeficitsRestricted 17140 5113Committed
Unassigned
Total Fund Balances Deficit 17140 5113
Total Liabilities Deferred Inflows of
Resources and Fund Balances S 17140 S 5113 S 1206
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SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS285 286 287 29o TOTAL
VIKING NONMAJOR
COCA COLA SWANSON NORLITE TIF HOUSING GOVERNMENTAL
TIF DISTRICT TIF DISTRICT DISTRICT 2007A SUPPORT FUNDS
1206 1249 S 2338 52824 457080
792079053
10599
1206 1249 S 2338 52824 554652
1206 268 268 9528
314
254477
1206 268 268 264319
7440
981 2070 52824 48745949562
254128
981 2070 52824 282893
S 1206 S 1249 S 2338 5 5 84 S 554652
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTACOMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES EXPENDITURES AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCESNONMAJOR FUNDS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS201 206 230
FIRE DEPARTMENT
EDA EQUIPMENT KESTREL
FUND DONATION TIF
REVENUES
Taxes 5 73759 S
Tax Increments 25652Tax Abatement
Intergovernmental 149
Interesl 33 14 25
Contributions and Donations 30000Miscellaneous 5308
Total Revenues 79249 30014 25677
EXPENDITURES
Current
General Government
Miscellaneous
TIF and Tax Abatement PaymentsTotal Expenditures
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER
UNDER EXPENDITURES
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES USESTransfers InTransfers Out
Total Other Financing Sources Uses
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
9883628508
19587 1506 25677
27778
15000 1945027778 15000 19450
8191 13494 6227
Fund Balances Deficit Beginning of Year 31121 32230 27279
FUND BALANCES DEFICIT END OF YEAR 39312 18736 S 33506
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SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
240 260 270 278 277
TIF 99A
OAKVIEW TAX REVOLVING CABLE SENIOR
LAND TRUST ABATEMENT LOAN FRANCHISE HOUSING
5 S S S
18 590
137253446
5 13148
25208
59 42027
18590 137704 13207 42027 25217
1309 6637 268
1000 117768 65272309 117768 6637 6795
16281 19936 6570 42027 18422
16143 27778 43775 1437516143 27778 43775 114375
16281 3793 21208 1748 4047
270409 2562 360430 11998 7465
S 254128 S 6355 S 339222 S 10250 S 11512
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CITY OF NORTH BRANCH MINNESOTA
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES EXPENDITURES AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES CONTINUEDNONMAJORFUNDS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS279 281 283
KELLY ST CROIX
HOUSING ECUMEN STONE TIF
TIF TIF DISTRICT DISTRICT
REVENUES
Taxes STax Increments 67496 109316 36010Tax Abatement
IntergovernmentalInlerest 13 4Contributions and Do nations
Miscellaneous
Total Revenues 67509 109320 36010
EXPENDITURES
Current
General Government 15 15 3841Miscellaneous
TIFand Tax Abatement Payments 60746 98384 36863Total Expenditures 60761 98399 40704
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER
UNDER EXPENDITURES 6748 10921 4694
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES USESTransfers In
TransfersOut 12120 6840Total Other Financing Sources Uses 12120 6840
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES 5372 4081 4694
Fund Balances Deficit Beginning of Year 22512 1032 4694
FUND BALANCES DEFICIT END OF YEAR 5 17140 S 5113
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SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
285 286 287 290 TOTAL
VIKING NONMAJOR
COCA COLA SWANSON NORLITE TIF HOUSING GOVERNMENTAL
TIF DISTRICT TIF DISTRICT DISTRICT 2007A SUPPORT FUNDS
5 S S 7375960697 4750 9074 356793
137253595
1 2 39 13293
3000047394
60697 4751 9076 39 659687
3841 268 268 11529828508
76909 4275 8167 41n63980750 4543 8435 5i15
20053 208 641 39 104642
52785 80563155481
52785 74918
20053 208 641 52824 29724
20053 773 1429 253169
S 981 S 2070 52824 S 282893
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BALANCE SHEET
DEBT SERVICE FUND BY BOND ISSUE
DECEMBER 31 2013
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS301 306 316
2009C GO GO IMP AND
REFUNDING REFUNDING GOREFUNDING
BONDS BONDS OF 2010A BONDS OF 20108ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents 215186 S 414982 S 217818Cash Held in Escrow
Receivables
Accounts
Taxes
Special Assessments 98470 40403
Accnied Interest
Total Assets 313656 455385 S 217818
LIABILITIES DEFERRED INFLOWS OF
RESOURCES AND FUND BALANCES
Liabilities
Accounts Payable S 243 243 5 243
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Unavailable Revenue on Property Taxes
Unavailable Revenue on Special Assessments 97467 40403
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 97467 40403
Fund Balances DeficitsRestricted 215946 414739 217575
Total Liabilities Deferred Inflows of
Resources and Fund Balances S 313656 S 455385 S 217818
6
316 322
STREET
323 366 381
GO REFUNDING RECONSTRUCTION GO TIF INDUSTRIAL REFUNDING
BONDS OF 2013 BONDS OF 2009A BONDS OF 2009D PARK III NOTE BONDS OF 2003A
165339 S 40365 160413 S 30827
5812 354
184534352
5982045 S 40365 160413 S 30827 18453
241 243 243
18100
18 100
5981804 40122 160170 30827 353
S 5982045 40365 160413 30827 S 18453
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BALANCE SHEET
DEBT SERVICE FUND BY BOND ISSUE CONTINUEDDECEMBER 31 2013
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
ASSETS
Cash and Cash EquivalentsCash Held in Escrow
Receivables
Accounts
Taxes
Special Assessments
Accrued Interest
Total Assets
LIABILITIES DEFERRED INFLOWS OF
RESOURCES AND FUND BALANCES
Liabilities
Accounts Payable
Deferred Inftows of ResourcesUnavailable Revenue on Property Taxes
Unavailable Revenue on Special Assessments
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources
Fund Balances DeficitsRestrcted
Total Liabilities Deferred Inflows of
Resources and Fund Balances
382 383
GO BONDS GO BONDS
OF 20036 OF 20048
26911 S 656608
352874 6448237
615785 5 1301438
243 243
352788 644604
352788 644604
262754 656591
S 615785 1301A38
78
387 389 390 393 394
2005 TAXABLE 20068 TAX
EDA LEASE REVENUE LEASE PURCHASE GO BONDS INCREMENT GO BONDS
BONDS OF 2009 AGREEMENT OF 2005A REFUNDING BONDS OF 2006C
S 669927 12468 S 646285 S 516974 S 16050
1617
9535 29159
2456639 66520 934975478 6
S 686557 12468 3102930 612653 109547
243 S 243 243
9535 260342456639 66520 93497
9535 2456639 92554 93497
676779 12468 646048 519856 16050
686557 S 12468 S 3102930 612653 109547
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BALANCE SHEETDEBT SERVICE FUND BY BOND ISSUE CONTINUED
DECEMBER 31 2013
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
397 398 TOTAL
DEBT
GO BONDS GO BONDS SERVICE
OF 2007A OF 2008A FUND
ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents 271774 252309 4550236Cash Fleld in Escrow 5812354Receivables
Accounts 1617
Taxes 38694Special Assessments 864993 1429189 6065861Accrued Interest 9843
Total Assets 1136767 1681498 16478605
LIABILITIES DEFERRED INFLOWS OF
RESOURCES AND FUND BALANCES
LiabilitiesAccounts Payable S 243 S 243 3157
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Unavailable Revenue on Property Taxes 35569Unavailable Revenue on Special Assessments 864993 1429189 6064200
Total Deferred InFlows of Resources 864993 1429189 6099769
Fund Balances DeficitsRestricted 271531 252066 10375679
Total Liabilities Deferred InFlows of
Resources and Fund Balances 1136767 S 1681498 16478605
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STATEMENT OF REVENUES EXPENDITURES ANDCHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
DEBT SERVICE FUND BY BOND ISSUEYEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS301 306 316
2009C GO GO IMP AND
REFUNDING REFUNDING GO REFUNDINGBONDS BONDS OF 2010A BONDS OF 20108
REVENUESTaxes 65476 y S 203406Tax Increments
Intergovernmental 84802
Special Assessments 60142 72403Interest 156 307 160Miscellaneous
Total Revenues 125774 97512 203566
EXPENDITURES
Debt ServicePrincipal 295000 225000 160000Fiscal Agent Fees 668 668 668Interest 14030 33875 33720Total Expenditures 309698 259543 194388
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER
UNDER EXPENDITURES 183924 162031 9178
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES USESBond Proceeds8ond Issuance DiscountTransfersln 102191 115526Transfers Out
Tolal Other Financing Sources Uses 102191 115526
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES 81733 46505 9178
Fund Balances Defeat Beginning of Year 297679 461244 208397
FUND BALANCES DEFICR END OF YEAR 215946 S 414739 217575
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316 322 323 365 381
STREET
GO REFUNDING RECONSTRUCTION GO TIF INDUSTRIAL REFUNDING
BONDS OF 2013 BONDS OF 2009A BONDS OF 2009D PARK III NOTE BONDS OF 2003A
46389 174738 422962088
35310831 29 118 24
4650010831 46a18 176944 88820 353
20000 104069 20000240 243 693
96629 24180 164796 19382 305
96869 44423 165489 123451 20305
86038 1995 11455 34631 19952
592000034040
181801 29775 8924093260
6067761 29775 89240 93260
5981723 1995 41230 54609 113212
81 38127 118940 23782 113565
5981804 40122 160170 30827 S 353
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CHANGES IN FUND BALANCESDEBT SERVICE FUND BY BOND ISSUE CONTINUED
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
REVENUES
Taxes
Tax IncrementsIntergovernmental
Special Assessments
InterestMiscellaneous
Total Revenues
EXPENDITURESDebt Service
PrincipalFiscal Agent FeesInterest
Total Expenditures
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS382 383
GOBONDS GO BONDSOF 20036 OF 20048
11342658074 125553
193 484
58267 239463
90000 330000243 243
32256 129208122499 459451
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER
UNDER EXPENDITURES
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES USESBond ProceedsBond Issuance DiswuntTransfers In
Transfers OutTotal Other Financing Sources Uses
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
Fund Balances Dehcrt egmning of Year
FUND BALANCES DEFICIT END OF YEAR
6423 219988
64232 219988
326986 876579
S 262754 S 856591
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DEBT SERVICE FUNDS367 389 390 393 3
2005 TAXABLE 20066 TAXEDA LEASE REVENUE LEASE PURCHASE GO BONDS INCREMENT GO BONDS
BONDS OF 2009 AGREEMENT OF 2005A REFUNDING BONDS OF 2006C
S 397690 S S S S
296154
384930 9830 13847
15401 9 478 382 1310232
382289 10241 385408 306366 13860
140000 102000 330000 140000 100002668 243 1106 108
275738 9046 135608 100180 4 020
418406 111046 465851 241286 14128
36117 100805 80443 65080 268
77000
nooo
36117
712896
23805
36273
80443
726491
65080
454776
268
16318
676779 S 12a6s S 646048 S 519856 S 16050
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STATEMENT OF REVENUES EXPENDITURES AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
DEBT SERVICE FUND BY BOND ISSUE CONTINUEDYEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
397 398
TOTAL
GO BONDS GO BONDS DEBT SERVICE
OF 2007A OF 2008A FUND
REVENUES
Taxes S 9256 939251
Tax Increments 298242
Intergovernmental 198228
Special Assessments 125353 137971 928456Interest 200 186 1831Miscellaneous 56732
Total Revenues 134809 138157 2419078
EXPENDITURES
Debt Service
PrincipalFiscal Agent Fees
Interest
Total Expenditures
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER
UNDER EXPENDITURES
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES USESBond Proceeds
Bond Issuance Discount
Transfers InTransfers Out
Total Other Financing Sources Uses
100000 65000 2131069674 653 9118
r7 1901g
i ri
24565 13828 911458
5920000
3404010004 G536 612073
93260
10004 6536 6404773
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
Fund Balances Deficit Beginning of Year
FUND BALANCES DEFICIT END OF YEAR
14561 20364 5493315
286092 231702 4882364
271531 252066 10375679
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BALANCE SHEET
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BY CAPITAL PROJECT
DECEMBER 31 2013
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDSsot aoa ate
REVOLVING PARK FLINW400THCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS UTILITIES
ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents 84919 S 95716 5Receivables
Taxes 954
Special Assessments 891Loans 51383
Due From Other GovernmentsLand Held for Resale
TotalASSets 138147 95716 S
LIABILITIES DEFERRED INFLOWS OF
RESOURCES AND FUND BALANCES
Liabilities
Accounts Payable S 53972 SDue to Other Funds
Total Liabilities 53972
Deferred Inflows of ResourcesUnavailable Revenue on Property TaxesUnavailabte Revenue on Speaal Assessments 891Unavallable Revenue on Contract for Deed 51383
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 52274
Fund Balances Deficits
Assigned 31901 95716Unassigned
Total Fund Balances Deficit 31901 95716
Total Liabilities Deferred Inflows of
Resources and Fund 8afances Deficit 5 138147 95716 S
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422 432 d70 475 478
EQUIPMENT LIBRARYREVOLVING COMMUNITY INDUSTRIAL
TH95 BRIDGE FUND TIF i CENTER PARK IV
5 S 2003 160249 S 428015
30140
95000
5 5 2003 S 160249 3023751
S S S S2094297
2094297
25986
25986
2003 160249
2423158
2003 160249 2423158
2003 S 160249 302875
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BALANCE SHEET
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BY CAPITAL PROJECT CONTINUEDDECEMBER 31 2013
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS478 480 486
SAFE ROUTES RECREATIONPALLETMAN TO SCHOOL CENTER
ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents 35280Receivables
Taxes
Speclal AssessmentsLoans
Due From Other Governments 1294Land Held for Resale
Total Assets 5 1294 5 35280
LIABILITIES DEFERRED INFLOWS OF
RESOURCES AND FUND BALANCES
Liabilities
Accounts Payable 3567Duelo Other Funds 60817 4020
Totat Liabilities 60817 7587
Deferced Inflows of Resources
Unavailable Revenue on Property Taxes
Unavailable Revenue on Special Assessments
Unavaitabte Revenue on Contract for Deed
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources
Fund Balances DeficitsAssigned 35280Unassigned 60817 6293
Total Fund Balances Defct 608171 6293 35280
Total Liabilities Deferred Inflows of
Resources and Fund Balances Deficit 1294 35280
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CAPITALHOUSING PROJECTSPROJECT FUND
S 49848
4075 35169891
51383
129495000
S 53923 183737
S S 57539
2159134
2216673
3530 29516891
51383
3530 81790
50393 375542
2490266
503932114726
5 53923 183737
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES EXPENDITURES AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
CAPTIAL PROJECTS FUND BY CAPITAL PROJECTYEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
401 403 417
REVOLVING PARK FLINK400TH
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS UTILITIESREVENUES
Taxes 26
Tax Abatement 954
Intergovernmental 589511Special Assessments 1026Interest 2228 70
Refunds and Reimbursements 3288Miscellaneous
Tolal Revenues 597007 96
EXPENDITURES
Current
General GovernmentPublic SafetyHighways and Streets
Miscellaneous
Capital OutlayDebt Service
Interest and Fiscal Agent Fees
Total Expenditures
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER
UNDER EXPENDITURES
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES USESEquipment Certificate ProceedsTransfers In
Transfers Out
Total Other Financing Sources Uses
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
567691
322
78
567769 322
29238 96 322
64842
64842
29238 96 64520
Fund Balances Deficit Beginning of Year 2663 95620 64520
FUND BALANCES DEFICIT END OF YEAR 31 901 95716
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CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS422 432 470 476 476
EQUIPMENT LIBRARY
REVOLVING COMMUNITY INDUSTRIAL
TH95 BRIDGE FUND TIF 1 CENTER PARK IV
S S S S 657643
30377
2 118
11275
30377 2 118 668918
30137
525
456032
4661101000
13076
30137 101 525 4661 469108
240 101 523 4661 118 199810
73 500
133088 30000 93260
273 170133088 103 500 273 170 93260
133328 1977 4661 273052 293070
133328 26 4661 433 301 2716228
5 2003 5 160 249 2423158
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES EXPENDITURES AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BY CAPITAL PROJECT CONTINUEDYEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS478 480 486
SAFE ROUTES RECREATION
PALLETMAN TO SCHOOL CENTER
REVENUES
Taxes S
Tax Abatement 7179
Intergovernmental 23 185803Special Assessments
Interest 19 26
Refunds and Reimbursements
Miscellaneous
Total Revenues 7202 185822 26
EXPENDITURES
Current
General Government 321 1301Public SafetyHighways and Streets
Miscellaneous
CapitalOutlay 189250 1075Debt Service
Interest and Fiscal Agent Fees
Total Expenditures 321 190551 1075
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER
UNDER EXPENDITURES 6881 4729 1049
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES USESEgwpment Certificate Proceeds
Transfers In
Transfers Out
Total Other Financing Sources Uses
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES 6881 4729 1049
Fund Balances Deficit Beginning of Year 67698 1564 36329
FUND BALANCES DEFICIT END OF YEAR S 60817 6293 S 3528D
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as2 TOTAL
CAPITALHOUSING INTERNAL PROJECTS
PROJECT ELIMINATIONS FUND
S 83110 S S 740779
8133805714
102638 2501
14563
1182 1182
64330 1573898
91622 549276525
5978284661
291647
13154
91622 1457091
7292 116807
73500197930 123260197930 75240
121520
1292 238327
57685 2353053
50393 S S 2114726
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CtiftonLarsorWlen LLP
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
AND ON COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS PERFORMED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS
Honorable Mayor andMembers of the City Council
City of North Branch
North Branch Minnesota
We have audited in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the United States ofAmerica and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standardsissued by the Comptroller General of the United States the fnancial statements of the governmentalactivities the businesstype activities the discretely presented component unit each major fund and the
aggregate remaining fund information of the City of North Branch the City as of and for the year endedDecember 31 2013 and the related notes to the financial statements which collectively comprise the Citysbasic financial statements and have issued our report thereon dated April 22 2014 Our report includes a
reference to other auditors who audited the financial statements of North Branch Municipal Water and Lightas described in our report on the Citys financial statements This report does not include the results of the
other auditors testing of intemal control over financial reporting or compliance and other matters that are
reported on separately by those auditors
Internal Control Over Financial Reoortino
In planning and performing our audit we considered the Citys intemal control over financial reportinginternal control to determine the audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purposeof expressing our opinions on the financial statements but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on
the effectiveness of the Citys intemal control Accordingly we do not express an opinion on theeffectiveness of the Citys intemal control
Our consideration of internal conVOl was for the limited purpose described in the preceding paragraph andwas not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material weaknesses or
significant deficiencies and therefore material weaknesses or significant deficiencies may exist that were
not identified However as described in the accompanying schedule of findings and recommendations we
identified certain deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses and significantdeficiencies
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Members of the City CouncilCity of North Branch
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting ContinuedA defrciency in internal control exists when the design or operation ofa control does not allow managementor employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions to prevent or detect and correctmisstatements on a timely basis A material weakness is a deficiency or a combination of deficiencies ininternal control such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Ciry s financialstatements will not be prevented or detected and corrected on a timely basis We consider the deficiencies
2013062and 2013003described in the accompanying Schedule of Findings and Recommendations to bematerial weaknesses
A significant defrciency is a deficiency or a combination of deficiencies in internal control that is less severe
than a material vaeakness yet important enougim to merit attention by those charged with governance We
consider the deficiency 2013001 described in the accompany Schedule of Findings and Recommendations
to be a significant deficiency
Compliance and Other MattersAs part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the Citys financial statements are free of material
misstatement we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws regulations contracts
and grant agreements noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the
determination of financial statement amounts However providing an opinion on compliance with those
provisions was not an objective of our audit and accordingly we do not express such an opinion The
results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be
reported under Government Auditing Standards
The CitvsResponses to Findinas
The Citys responses to the findings identified in our audit are described in the accompanying Schedule of
Findings and Recommendations We did not audit the Citys responses and accordingly we express no
opinion on them
Purpose of this ReportThis report is intended solely for the information and use of management Ciry Council and state and federal
grantor agencies and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than these specifiedparties
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SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONSYEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY
2013001 tACK OF SEGREGATION OF DUTIES
Criteria City management should constantly be aware of the need to have adequatesegregation of duties regarding the processing of transactions for the City In additionCity management should be aware that the concentration of duties and responsibilitiesin one or a very few individuals is not desirable from an internal control perspective
Condition Adequate segregation of the accounting functions necessary to ensure
adequate internal accounting control is not in place The City has reassigned a
number of the previously identified responsibilities however due to the number of
employees available to assign responsibilities some weaknesses still exist
Cause Size and budget constraints limit the number ofpersonnel within the City
Effect The design of the internal controls over financial reporting could affect the
ability of the City to record process summarize and report financial data consistentlywith the assertions of management in the financial statements In addition this lack of
segregation of duties may result in the Citys inability to preventdetectmisappropriation of assets
Recommendation We recommend Cily management be aware of the lack of
segregation of duties within the accounting functions and provide oversight to ensure
the internal control policies and procedures are being implemented by City staff
Management Response The Cily will continue to explore the possible further
segregation of duties within the Ciry office to minimize the potential risk until it is no
longer cost effective for the City
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SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONTINUEDYEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
2013002 AUDIT ADJUSTMENTSCriteria The City of North Branchsmanagement is responsible for establishing and
maintaining internal controls For the proper recording of all the Citys accountingtransactions including account coding reporting of accruals and net position and
cash flows
Condition As part of the audit we proposed material adjustments for the reporting of
accruals reclassifying transactions to proper accounts and note disclosure
preparation
Cause The City had some complex transactions which requires unique and
complicated accounting transactions in order for proper financial statement
presentation
Effect The design of the internal controls over recording transactions and yearendaccruals limits the ability of the City to provide accurate accrual basis financialinformation
Recommendation We recommend City management and financial personnelcontinue to increase their awareness and knowledge of all procedure and processesinvolved in recording transactions and reclassifications and develop internal control
policies to ensure proper recording of these items
Management Response The City continues to work at minimizing and eliminatingthese adjustments throughout the year
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SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONTINUEDYEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2013
MATERIAL WEAKNESSES CONTINUED
2013003 FINANCIAL STATEMENT PREPARATION
Criteria City management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal
controls including monitoring and for the fair presentation in the financial statements
in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No 34
Condition As part of the audit management requested us to prepare a draft of the
Citys financial statements including the related notes to the financial statements
Cause The City has a limited number of staff and resources available to allow for
adequate review and preparation of the financial statements
Effect The design of the controls over the financial reporting process would affect the
ability of the City to report their financial data consistently with the assertions of
management in the financial statements
Recommendation We recognize the fact that the City has made acostbenefit
decision to engage the audit firm to draft its financial statements We recommend that
the City be aware of the requirements for fair presentation of the financial statements
in accordance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No 34
Should the City elect based upon costbenefit analysis and increased financial
staffing to establish the full oversight of the financial statement preparation at an
appropriate level we suggest management establish effective review policies and
procedures including but not limited to the following functions reconciling generalledger amounts to the draft financial statements review of all supportingdocumentation and explanations for journal entries proposed by us and approve theentries review the adequacy of financial statement disclosures by completing a
disclosure checklist review and approval of schedules and calculations supporting theamounts included in the notes to the financial statements apply analytical proceduresto the draft financial statements and perform other procedures considered necessary
by management
Management Response The City will continue to utilize the expertise of the audit
firm to prepare the financial statements and related footnote disclosures and will
review and approve these prior to the issuance of the annual financial statements
MINNESOTA LEGAL COMPLIANCE
NONE NOTED
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT ON MINNESOTA LEGAL COMPLIANCE
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
City of North Branch
North Branch Minnesota
We have audited in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of
America the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities the discretelypresented component unit the businesstypeactivities each major fund and the aggregate remainingfund information of the City of North Branch The City Minnesota as of December 31 2013 and the
related notes to the financial statements which collectively comprise the Citys basic financialstatements as listed in the table of contents and have issued our report thereon dated April 22 2014Our report includes a reference to other auditors who audited the financial statements of North Branch
Municipal Water and Light Commission as described in our report on the Citys financial statementsThis report does not include the results of the other auditors testing of internal control over financial
reporting or compliance and other matters that are reported on separately by those auditors
The Minnesota Legal Compliance Audif Guide for Political Subdivisions contains seven categories of
compliance to be tested contracting and bidding deposits and investments conflicts of interest publicindebtedness claims and disbursements miscellaneous provisions and tax increment financing
In connection with our audit nothing came to our attention that caused us to believe that the City ofNorth Branch Minnesota failed to comply with the provisions of the Minnesota Legal Compliance AuditGuide for Political Subdivisions However our audit was not directed prirnarily toward obtainingknowledge of such noncompliance Accordingly had we performed additional procedures othermatters may have come to our attention regarding the Citys noncompliance with the abovereferenced
provisions
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of compliance and the results of
that testing and not to provide an opinion on compliance Accordingly this communication is notsuitable for any other purpose
This report is intended solely for the information and use of management City Council and the
Minnesota Office of the State Auditor is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other
than those specified parties
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NORTH BRANCH CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MEETING REGULAR SESSIONPLACE CITY HALL 6408 ELM STREET
DATE MAY 12 2014
TIME 700PM
700 pm 1 CALL TO ORDER
2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3 ROLL CALL
4 CONSENT AGENDA ACTION
All matters listed underthe Consent Agenda are considered routine andornon
controversial and will be approved by one motion There will be no separate discussion
ofthese items unless a Councilmember orcitizen so requests in which case the item will
be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the
Agenda4A Claims
4B Resolution Liquor Store Cashier Hire Eligibility List
4C
5 PUBLIC HEARINGS
5A Annual SWPPP Public HearingCall to Order
Plan Review
Public Comment
Adjourn
6 COMMITTEESCOMMISSIONS6A PLANNING COMMISSION
6B ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY NONE
6C PARK COMMISSION NONE
6D WATER AND LIGHT COMMISSION NONE
STAFF REPORTS7A ENGINEERINGPUBLICWORKS
7B ADMINISTRATIONB1 2013 Liquor Year End Report INFO
7C BUILDING
7D FINANCE
7E LEGAL
8 NOTICES AND COMMUNICATION NONE
9 PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment provides an opportunity for the public to address the Council on items that
are not on the Agenda Please raise yourhand to be recognized
Pegttyoeand address for the record This section is for the express purpose d s g ms
ofCity services and operations It shall not be used to clarify individuals views for politicalpurposes
Statements made during public comment are the opinions ofthe individual making the
comment The comments made by individuals during public comment do not represent the
official position of the City Council individual Councilmembers or City Staff The City Councilis not responsible for false inaccurate ormisleading comments received during publiccomment When inaccurate information is presented the City will aftempt to clarifyinformation and provide accurate information
10 UNFINISHED BUSINESS NONE
11 NEW BUSINESS NONE
12 MAYORCOUNCIL
12A Upcoming Agendas
13 ADJOURN
DISCUSSION
Since we do not have time to discuss every point presented it may seem that decisions are preconceivedHowever background information is provided to the City Council on each Agenda item in advance from Staffand appointed Commissions and decisions are based on this information andpast experiences In addition
some items may also have been discussed preliminarily at Council Work Sessions Ifyou are aware ofinformation that has not been discussed please raise your hand to be recognized Comments that are pertinent
are appreciated Items requiring excessive time maybe continued to another meeting
Upcoming Meeting Reminders
Work Session May 15 2014 630 pm
Regular Session May 27 2014 7 pmWorkSession June 5 2014 Work Session630 pm
Regular Session June 9 2014 7 pm
City of North Branch
Agenda
City Council Work Session
City Council Chambers
May 1 2014
630 AM 631 AM 001 Pledge of Allegiance
631 AM 716AM 045 Transportation Planning
716 AM 801 AM 045 Park Discussions Sondrol
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City Council Chambers
May 15 2014
630 AM 631 AM 001 Pledge of Allegiance
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716 AM 801 AM 045 Capital Improvement Plan HiII
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City ofNorth Branch
ftv Memo
Prepared By Bridgitte Konrad
Date April 28 2014
Subject Elimination of the Primary
The Mayor has requested that I add discussion about elimination of the City PrimaryElection to the agenda
The City Primary was first established in 2010 The staff report from that meeting is
attached for your information
Minnesota Statutes 205065 sets the regulations for Primaries To establish a Primaryan ordinance needs to be adopted by April 15 and stays in effect until revoked There
are no specific dates specified in the Statute for elimination however there are some
practical considerations that would support using that date for elimination as well The
wheels are in motion for the City Primary For example the notice of filing has to be
published by May 6 this year Because our paper publishes on Thursday that notice will
be in the Star this Thursday May 1 to meet that deadline and was posted at City Hall
midweek last week Other newspapers have inquired over the last few months if we
have a primary and they have been informed that we do Filing information has been
on the Cityswebsite for several months Voters are expecting a primary and
elimination of the Primary now could lead to voter confusion and frustration I havetalked to the Secretary of StatesOffice They confirmed that there is no specific datebut felt there would need to be specific justification to eliminate the primary after the
April 15 date
Attachments1 2010 Staff Report Establishing Primary2 Minnesota Statutes 205065
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City ofNorth BranchStaffReport
Prepared By Bridgitte Konrad
Date January 15 2010
Subject Primary Elections
Background Information
In September at a work session we discussed establishing a City Primary Election Over the
years we have had increased interest in the Mayor and Council positions A PrimaryElection would narrow the number of candidates for the General Election ballot For
example in the case of Mayor if more than two candidates file for the ofFice those names
would then be placed on the Primary Election ballot The top two vote getters would then
be placed on the General Election ballot If there are not twice the number of candidates
that file for office there would be no Primary Election for that position and those that file for
office would then be placed on the General Election ballot The filing period for candidates
would move to July if a Primary Election is established for the City
The City is required to adopt an ordinance establishing a Primary Election and that
ordinances has be to be forwarded to the Secretary of States OfFice and the County Auditor
within 30 days of being adopted
Other Pertinent Information
AdvantagesDisadvantages
FinancialBudgetImpacts IfAnyFunding Sources
LongTerm ShortTermCosts
DeadlineThe ordinance would need to be adopted at least three months before the General Election
November
Requested ActionStaffRecommendation
I recommend Council adopt the attached Ordinance establishing a City Primary Election
lIQNESOTA STATUTES 2013 205065
205065 PRIlVIARTFS
Subdivision 1 Establishing primary A municipal primary for the purpose ofnominatingelective officers may be held in any city on the second Tuesday in August of any year in whicha municipal general election is to be held for the purpose of electing officers The date of a
municipal primary held in anoddnumbered year may be postponed for inclement weather as
provided in section 205105
Subd 2 Resolution or ordinance The governing body ofa city may by ordinance or
resolution adopted by April 15 in the year when a municipal general election is held elect to
choose nominees for municipal offices by a primary as provided in this section The resolutionor ordinance when adopted is effective for all ensuing municipal elections until it is revokedThe municipal clerk shall notify the secretary ofstate and the county auditor within 30 days afterthe adoption of the resolution or ordinance
Subd 3 Repealed 1994 c 646 s 28Subd 4 Candidates filing The clerk shall place uponthe primary ballot without partisan
designation the names ofindividuals whose candidacies have been filed and for whom the properfiling fee has been paid When not more than twice the number ofindividuals to be elected to a
municipal office file for nomination for the office their names shall not be placed uponthe primaryballot and shall be placed on the municipal general election ballot as the nominees for that office
Subd 5 Results a The municipal primary shall be conducted and the returns made in themanner provided for the state primary so far as practicable If the primary is conducted
1 only within that municipality a canvass may be conducted on either the second or third
day after the primary or
2 in conjunction with the state primary the canvass must be conducted on the third dayafter the primary except as otherwise provided in paragraph b
The governing body ofthe municipality shall canvass the returns and the two candidates foreach office who receive the highest number ofvotes or a number of candidates equal to twicethe number of individuals to be elected to the office who receive the highest number of votesshall be the nominees for the office named Their names shall be certified to the municipal clerkwho shall place them on the municipal general election ballot without partisan designation andwithout payment of an additional fee
b Following amunicipal primary as described in paragraph a clause 2 a canvass
may be conducted on the second day after the primary if the county auditor of each county inwhich the municipality is located agrees to administratively review the municipalitysprimaryvoting statistics for accuracy and completeness within a time that permits the canvass to beconducted on that day
Subd 6 Recount A losing candidate at the municipal primary may request a recount ofthevotes for that nomination subject to the requirements of section 204C36
Subd 7 Repealed 2011 c 65 s 9
History 1983 c 62 s 2 1987 c 62 s 6 7 1989 c 209 art 1 s 19 1994 c 646 s 4 S 2010 c
184s2627 2010c194s21 2010c201 s57 2011 c65s5
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