Maximum residential density allowed per acreage.

B. Maximum density: one (1) single family home per five (5) acres. When the gross density is met, there shall be no further divisions in that plat.

Typical interest rate for special assessments.

The assessments may be paid in full up front or amortized over a period of time, typically 10 years, with an interest rate as determined by the City Council. Generally, interest rates on assessments are on the order of 5 percent.

Contractual annual fee increase for Civic Plus after year 3.

We can get 20% off for the first year 5% increase after the third year

Typical interest rate for special assessments.

The assessments may be paid in full up front or amortized over a period of time, typically 10 years, with an interest rate as determined by the City Council. Generally, interest rates on assessments are on the order of 5 percent.

Authorized total salary increase pool for employees in 2025.

For example, in 2025, the City Council has authorized a total salary increase pool of 5% for the City's employees. This 5% increase will be divided into COLA and merit-based components.

Required percentage increase in frontage for controlled access lots on lakes with greater than 400 acres/mile ratio.

Controlled Access Lot Frontage Requirements table.

Typical interest rate for special assessments.

The assessments may be paid in full up front or amortized over a period of time, typically 10 years, with an interest rate as determined by the City Council. Generally, interest rates on assessments are on the order of 5 percent.

Maximum area allowed for outdoor sales as percentage of gross floor area.

k. Outside Sales and Service: (3)(a) The area devoted to outdoor sales shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the gross floor area of the principal building or two hundred (200) square feet, whichever is less.

Percent increase in property tax levy for 2023 over 2022.

The preliminary proposed levy stands at $1,837,905 an increase of $119,195 or 5% over 2022.

Assessor contract unimproved residential parcel rate

Assessment services contract rate for each unimproved residential, seasonal recreational residential, and agricultural parcel. Bucket: Assessment Services Agreement

Definition of 10% storm event for stormwater design.

b. New storm sewer systems shall be designed to accommodate discharge rates with a 10% chance of occurrence. The 10% storm event is defined as having an MSE 3 MN distribution of 4.21" of rainfall over a 24- hour period (based on NOAA 14 data) for Anoka County.

Approximate interest rate for both road projects

Approximate interest rate for both road projects. Bucket: Road improvement assessments

F23

Approved staff salary increase rate; City Clerk to determine distribution among staff. Bucket: Staff salary increase

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Council confirmed the 4% COLA included in the 2026 budget. Bucket: COLA

Flood warning system design threshold product of depth and velocity

Any facility that will be used by employees or the general public must be designed with a flood warning system that provides adequate time for evacuation if the area is inundated to a depth and velocity such that the depth (in feet) multiplied by the velocity (in feet per second) would exceed a product of four upon occurrence of the regional (1% chance) flood.

Maximum grade elevation allowed for parking areas or driveways

Grade: The grade elevation of any parking area or driveways shall not exceed four (4) percent.

Rate for sealing soil borings deeper than 14.5 feet.

Soil borings that extend deeper then 14 1/2 feet are required to be sealed at $4 per lineal foot.

Projected levy increase after mid-year adjustment.

Adjusting budget numbers based on the mid-year plan would reduce the levy substantially, from a 7.62% increase to only 3.98% increase.

Projected overall increase in property tax levy for 2022.

The recommended levy includes an overall 3.9% increase over the previous year's levy.

2024 proposed COLA

Budgeted COLA percentage reviewed for full-time employees; approval was deferred. Bucket: 2024 Wage and Salary Line items in each department

Cost of living adjustment (COLA) rate for city staff in 2024.

For the 2024 budget, a 3.5% COLA is allocated for the four (4) full-time employees.

2023 inflation rate for reference.

Inflation for 2023 has settled in at 3.4%, very close to the recommended 3.5% COLA increase for the 2024 wage increases.

Maximum height allowed for temporary off-premises freestanding signs.

M. Temporary Off-Premises Signs: 4. The height of a freestanding sign shall not exceed three (3) feet.

Minimum height of address sign numbers on principal buildings.

K. Except for farm buildings, at least one address sign identifying the correct property numbers at least three (3) inches in height shall be required on each principal building in all districts.

Merit increase portion of 2024 wage increases.

The breakdown is 3.5% to be COLA and 2.5% to be used for Merit Increases.

Percentage of total city area covered by Rural Residential Transition District.

ZONING MAP RRT - Rural Residential Transition (478 acres / 2.26%)

F11

Competing Diversified Paving unit price for crack fill. Bucket: Diversified Paving crack fill unit rate

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Rate discussed for the Union Herald charging the county per inch. Bucket: County newspaper rate per inch

Interest rate increase by 2% required by state law for bonding backed by full faith and credit of the city.

Attorney Ruppe assured him that there were no hidden fees. Under the Bonding Law that allows the City to borrow that money, state law states that the City needs to increase the interest by 2%, as it is backed by the full faith and credit of the city.

Administrative charge percentage for COBRA insurance continuation.

Under COBRA, the employee (or beneficiary) pays the full cost of premium charge at the city's group insurance rate, plus a 2% administrative charge.

Administrative charge for COBRA continuation coverage.

Under COBRA, the employee (or beneficiary) pays the full cost of premium charge at the city's group insurance rate, plus a 2% administrative charge. Insurance coverage extended by COBRA will be discontinued for non-payment of premiums.

Minimum staff salary increase in 2023.

In 2023 staff was given between 2%-8% depending where it seemed most needed to equalize salaries based upon positions.

Administrative fee for COBRA insurance continuation.

Under COBRA, the Employee (or beneficiary) pays the full cost of premium charge at the City's group insurance rate, plus a 2% administrative charge. Insurance coverage extended by COBRA will be discontinued for non-payment of premiums.

Administrative charge for COBRA insurance continuation.

Under COBRA, the Employee (or beneficiary) pays the full cost of premium charge at the City's group insurance rate, plus a 2% administrative charge.

Maximum statutory margin above city borrowing rate for assessment interest.

By law, the city has to increase the interest rate that they borrow at to at least 1.5% - 2% more. The reason that the State Legislature set that is because the city has to pay that debt back under the full faith and credit under the city.

F7

Bertram proposal rate for material over 23,000 pounds. Bucket: Bertram crack fill material overage rate

Percentage of total city area covered by Commercial District.

ZONING MAP ☐ C-1 - Commercial District (365 acres / 1.72%)

F2

Fuel unit price for pre-purchase: $1.69 per gallon. Bucket: Fuel pre-purchase unit price

Monthly interest rate on unpaid balances for assessment services.

It is hereby agreed that a 1.65% monthly interest shall be charged after the billing date on the unpaid balances, if not paid within thirty (30) days of the billing date.

Unit price per gallon for calcium chloride from Northern Salt.

Northern Salt submits a bid for the 2025 dust control season for 38% Calcium Chloride of $1.60 per gallon.

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Northern Salt unit price per gallon for 38% calcium chloride. Bucket: dust control

Defines the overtime pay rate for non-exempt employees.

All non-exempt employees will be compensated at the rate of one and one-half times their base hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 hours in one workweek.

Minimum statutory margin above city borrowing rate for assessment interest.

By law, the city has to increase the interest rate that they borrow at to at least 1.5% - 2% more. The reason that the State Legislature set that is because the city has to pay that debt back under the full faith and credit under the city.

Defines overtime pay rate for non-exempt employees.

Non-exempt Employee - Employees who are covered by the federal or state Fair Labor Standards Act. Such employees are normally eligible for overtime at 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for all hours worked over forty (40) in any given workweek.

Security amount required for all non-residential grading projects, calculated as 150% of estimated project cost.

C. Security Amt. for All Non-Residential Grading Projects 150% (security is equal to 150 percent of estimated project cost based upon written bid(s) received from one or more contractors)

Employee contribution rate for Medicare under FICA.

FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act): FICA is the federal requirement that a certain amount be automatically withheld from employees' earnings. Specifically, FICA requires an employee contribution of 6.2 percent for Social Security and 1.45 percent for Medicare. The city contributes a matching 7.65 percent on behalf of each employee.

Employee FICA withholding rate for Medicare.

FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) - FICA is the federal requirement that a certain amount be automatically withheld from employees' earnings. Specifically, FICA requires an employee contribution of 6.2 percent for Social Security and 1.45 percent for Medicare.

Knife River calcium chloride rate

Knife River dust control quote per gallon; item was continued. Bucket: Knife River per gallon rate

Northern Salt calcium chloride rate

Northern Salt dust control rate per gallon; item was continued. Bucket: Northern Salt per gallon rate

Percentage of total city area covered by Industrial District.

ZONING MAP ☒ 1-1 - Industrial District (225 acres / 1.06%)