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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
November 24, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Lakeville City Hall, Marion Conference Room
Members of the public can participate in person at Lakeville City Hall, Marion Conference Room. Members of the public may join
the meeting via Teams Meeting, Meeting ID: 276 485 596 886 or by calling Toll Number 1-323-433-2142; Conference ID: 432
130 403#. The mayor will allow for public comments and questions at the appropriate time.
The City Council is provided background information for agenda items in advance by staff and appointed commissions,
committees, and boards. Decisions are based on this information, as well as City policy, practices, input from constituents, and a
council member’s personal judgment.
[IGNORE_INDENT]
1. Call to order, moment of silence and flag pledge
2. Citizen Comments
3. Discussion Items
30 min a. Lakeville Fire Relief Benefit and State Aid Proposal Michael Meyer
30 min b. Deployment of Citywide License Plate Reader (LPR)
cameras
Brad Paulson
15 min c. 2026 Special Revenue Fund Budgets Julie Stahl
30 min d. 2025 YE Preview and Final 2026 Budget/Levy
Discussion
Julie Stahl
4. Items for Future Discussion
5. Committee/ City Administrator Updates
6. Adjourn
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Date: 11/24/2025
Lakeville Fire Relief Benefit and State Aid Proposal
Proposed Action
Review Proposal with Lakeville Fire Association on the proposed benefit level and state aid
sharing proposal.
Overview
The Lakeville Fire Relief Association is proposing a multi-year agreement that would shorten
the vesting schedule, increase the benefit level over the next two years, and establish a cost-
sharing arrangement for state aid between the Relief Association and the City of Lakeville.
Supporting Information
1. LFRB Memo 2025 10.27.25v1
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: No Source:
Envision Lakeville Community Values:
Report Completed by: Michael Meyer, Fire Chief
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Memorandum
To: Mayor Luke Hellier and Lakeville City Council
From: Lakeville Fire Relief Association (“LFRA”)
Copy: Mike Meyer, Fire Chief
Julie Stahl, Finance Director
Date: November 7, 2025
Subject: State Aid Partnership Proposal
Mayor Hellier and Lakeville City Council,
It is with great enthusiasm and spirited partnership that we tender this memorandum for your
consideration. In August, City Administrator Justin Miller participated in the LFRA monthly board
meeting to introduce the concept of revenue sharing from the annual State Aid pension funding.
Historically, these funds have been exclusively utilized to fund paid-on-call firefighters’ pensions.
The idea contemplated in this memo expands the purpose and utility of these valuable funds to
include partial funding of Lakeville’s full-time firefighters’ PERA contributions.
Currently, full-time PERA contributions are covered by the firefighters and the SAFER grant, which
expires at the end of 2027. After 2027, the City of Lakeville will be solely responsible for the
portion of PERA previously covered by the grant. This proposal provides a sustainable way to
partially fund that future obligation.
Accordingly, this moment in time represents an impactful opportunity for LFRA and the City of
Lakeville. We believe this partnership is a win-win, as our independent financial projections
confirm the plan's ability to support the increased benefits while remaining soundly funded, and
the enhanced benefit is the most impactful mechanism to attract and retain paid-on-call talent.
To this end, the LFRA proposes the following:
Proposed Amendments to LFRA Pension Benefit (Effective Upon City Council Approval):
Vesting Schedule Change (effective Jan 1, 2026):
• Current: Full vesting at 15 years; partial vesting initiating at 5 years of service (40%).
• Request: Full vesting at 10 years; partial vesting initiating at 5 years of service (40%).
Annual Pension Benefit Level (effective as indicated below):
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• Current: $15,000
• Request: $17,500 (Jan. 1, 2026), increasing to $20,000 (Jan. 1, 2027)
Proposed State Aid Contribution to Full-Time Fire PERA
• 2026 = 9% of LFRA State Aid (approximately $74,250*)
• 2027 = 9% of LFRA State Aid (approximately $85,500*)
• 2028 = 30% of LFRA State Aid (approximately $322,500*)
*Assumptions based on projected State Aid
For reference, the City’s investment into the initial six firefighters (not covered by the SAFER
grant) costs the city the following in PERA benefits (through 2027). The cost reflected in 2028 is
all for all 21 full-time firefighters:
2024 actual 2025 estimate 2026 estimate 2027 estimate 2028 estimate
$77,900 $96,800 $102,600 $108,800 $395,900
All previously provided data related to the ever-changing demands of firefighting in Lakeville
remain relevant, including, but not limited to, the substantial increases in personal risk and
overall time commitment directly attributable to Lakeville’s significant growth. This aligns
Lakeville's benefits with one of our closest mutual aid partners, Apple Valley Fire Department,
which is also moving to a $20,000 benefit level and already has full vesting at 10 years of
service.
Most importantly, the Plan’s performance and funding levels supports this proposal. As
evidenced by the independent financial projections provided by CliftonLarsonAllen, coupled with
historical fund performance, this proposal allows the pension fund to remain financially sound
and sufficiently funded over the next three years (See Appendix – CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Data),
while directly and positively impacting LFD’s full-time firefighters.
As previously stated, LFRA has partnered with the City and this Council to advance a meaningful
pension benefit for all LFD paid-on-call firefighters. We should collectively take great pride in the
progress made on this benefit to date. Due to these efforts, the pension benefit is the most
impactful and actionable mechanism to attract paid-on-call talent and encourage tenure at LFD.
Accordingly, we have a remarkable opportunity to further forge the bond between LFD’s full-
time and paid-on-call firefighters, along with the City and this Council, and ensure long-term
stability for all.
Thank you for your continued commitment to strongly support the men and women of the
Lakeville Fire Department.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lakeville Fire Relief Association
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Appendix
LFD Years of Service (Current)
Years of service # of active members
0 - 2 years 13
3 - 6 years 17
7 - 10 years 10
11 - 14 years 12
15 - 20 years 9
20 + 3
Total 64
Proposed Vesting Schedule (424a.02)
Completed Years of
Active Service
Vested Percentage of
Pension Amount
5 Years 40%
6 Years 52%
7 Years 64%
8 Years 76%
9 Years 88%
10 or more Years 100%
Clifton Allan Larson Projections
5 Yr / 10 Yr No Split
5% Assumption
Return
8% Assumption
Return
Annual
Pension
Amount
Relief
Percentage of
State Aid
2025 135% 135% $15,000 100%
2026 130% 133% $17,500 100%
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2027 122% 129% $20,000 100%
2028 125% 135% $20,000 100%
5 Yr / 10 Yr 9% - 9% - 10% Split
5% Assumption
Return
8% Assumption
Return
Annual
Pension
Amount
Relief
Percentage of
State Aid
2025 135% 135% $15,000 100%
2026 129% 133% $17,500 91%
2027 120% 127% $20,000 91%
2028 121% 131% $20,000 90%
5 Yr / 10 Yr 9% - 9% - 15% Split
5% Assumption
Return
8% Assumption
Return
Annual
Pension
Amount
Relief
Percentage of
State Aid
2025 135% 135% $15,000 100%
2026 129% 133% $17,500 91%
2027 120% 127% $20,000 91%
2028 120% 130% $20,000 85%
5 Yr / 10 Yr 9% - 9% - 25% Split
5% Assumption
Return
8% Assumption
Return
Annual
Pension
Amount
Relief
Percentage of
State Aid
2025 135% 135% $15,000 100%
2026 129% 133% $17,500 91%
2027 120% 127% $20,000 91%
2028 120% 130% $20,000 75%
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Date: 11/24/2025
Deployment of Citywide License Plate Reader (LPR) cameras
Proposed Action
No formal action required. Information is for discussion purposes only.
Overview
The Lakeville Police Department has seen a consistent increase in regional crimes involving
stolen vehicles, catalytic converter thefts, property damage, and organized retail/residential theft
groups using vehicles to commit and flee from offenses, among other quality of life crimes such
as hit and runs.
In recent years, LPR systems have proven to be one of the most effective tools in proactive
policing and criminal investigations. Multiple agencies across the metro area, including Prior
Lake, Eagan, Dakota County, Savage, and Shakopee have deployed LPR systems with
measurable success. There are even private retailers in our community that have found success
in their loss prevention initiatives by placing LPRs on their private property. These systems
allow agencies to:
• Identify and alert officers to stolen vehicles, wanted people, or vehicles associated with
Amber Alerts.
• Providing critical investigative leads by capturing license plates entering or exiting the
city.
• Share and receive data regionally with other law enforcement agencies through the LPR
networks, fostering inter-agency collaboration.
The system uses motion-activated cameras that capture license plate data and associated vehicle
descriptors (color, make, type, and unique features). Images are retained for 30 days and are
not used for traffic enforcement or real-time vehicle tracking. Access is restricted to authorized
users for legitimate law enforcement purposes and complies with state and federal data retention
standards.
Supporting Information
1. Flock Memo & Policy 11.18.25
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: No Source:
Envision Lakeville Community Values: Safety Throughout the Community; Good Value for
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Public Service
Report Completed by: Brad Paulson, Chief of Police
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TO: Mayor & Members of the Lakeville City Council
FROM: Chief Brad Paulson, Lakeville Police Department
DATE: November 18, 2025
SUBJECT: Work Session Proposal; Deployment of Citywide License Plate Reader (LPR)
cameras.
Purpose
The purpose of this memo is to brief the City Council on the proposed deployment of 20
License Plate Reader (LPR) cameras strategically placed throughout the City of Lakeville,
with emphasis on primary ingress and egress points. The initiative aims to enhance
community safety, increase officer safety, assist in criminal investigations, and provide
regional interoperability with neighboring agencies utilizing similar systems.
Background
The Lakeville Police Department has seen a consistent increase in regional crimes involving
stolen vehicles, catalytic converter thefts, property damage, and organized retail/residential
theft groups using vehicles to commit and flee from offenses, among other quality of life
crimes such as hit and runs.
In recent years, LPR systems have proven to be one of the most effective tools in proactive
policing and criminal investigations. Multiple agencies across the metro area, including Prior
Lake, Eagan, Dakota County, Savage, and Shakopee have deployed LPR systems with
measurable success. There are even private retailers in our community that have found
success in their loss prevention initiatives by placing LPRs on their private property. These
systems allow agencies to:
● Identify and alert officers to stolen vehicles, wanted people, or vehicles associated
with Amber Alerts.
● Providing critical investigative leads by capturing license plates entering or exiting
the city.
● Share and receive data regionally with other law enforcement agencies through the
LPR networks, fostering inter-agency collaboration.
The system uses motion-activated cameras that capture license plate data and associated
vehicle descriptors (color, make, type, and unique features). Images are retained for 30
days and are not used for traffic enforcement or real-time vehicle tracking. Access is
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restricted to authorized users for legitimate law enforcement purposes and complies with
state and federal data retention standards.
Envision Lakeville
The Envision Lakeville plan emphasizes delivering public safety in a way that reflects our
core community values. A key value is Safety Throughout the Community. LPR technology
focuses on proactive crime prevention, enhancing officer and community safety, improving
citywide situational awareness, and providing neighborhood-level protection without
physical intrusion.
This initiative also aligns with the City’s strategic priority of providing services that add value
by offering a high-impact public safety service at a reasonable cost, delivering measurable
value to residents, supporting expectations for modern and effective public safety tools, and
reinforcing Lakeville’s commitment to being a safe and desirable community.
Proposed Deployment Plan
The proposed deployment includes 20 fixed LPR cameras focused on key travel corridors
and perimeter routes leading in and out of the city.
Primary focus areas include:
● Major north/south and east/west arterial roadways (e.g., Kenwood Trail, CR 46,
Cedar Ave. CR 70, 185th Street)
● City exit & access points to/from I-35
● Secondary entrances along key feeder roads and commercial corridors
● Border locations that align with routes shared by neighboring agencies for regional
data overlap. Ex 185th St W with Prior Lake (CR 21 @ Revere Way)
The specific locations will be finalized following site assessments in partnership with LPR
engineers and applicable City staff to ensure optimal coverage.
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Cost and Funding
● Installation: $7,050 covers installation for all 20 cameras, which includes a mix of
City, County and MNDoT Right of Ways
● Annual Service Fee: $3000.00 per camera (includes cellular connectivity, software,
maintenance, and 24/7 support)
● Total Estimated Annual Cost: $60,000 (for 20 cameras)
● Budget Impact: We believe we could cover the installation and deployment of the
cameras without impact on the overall 2025 budget or the proposed 2026 budget by
repurposing some funds designated for other areas.
Privacy and Oversight
LPR systems do not use facial recognition software and there is no way to search for a
person within the LPR system. The LPR cameras capture images focused on the rear of
vehicles from public roadways. The system retains images for 30 days before automatic
deletion unless they are part of an active investigation. All queries of the system require a
search reason and are associated with a unique user ID which is logged and retained
indefinitely. This enables the Lakeville Police Department to audit system use and ensure
that system use is lawful and in accordance with department policy. Private LPR customers
may share data with government entities; however, this is one-way sharing only. Private
LPR customers will never have access to government customer data. All data collected by
the cameras belongs to the city of Lakeville.
All system use will be governed by a department LPR policy compliant with Minnesota
Statutes §13.824, addressing data classification, access control, auditing, and
accountability.
Transparency
A major vendor in the LPR space, Flock Safety, utilizes the Flock Transparency Dashboard
which provides residents and city leaders with clear, real-time insight into how law
enforcement agencies use Flock safety technology. The agency-specific dashboard
displays aggregated, non-identifying data such as camera locations, detections, officer
searches, and case usage, giving the community a transparent view of how often and why
the system is accessed. By making this information publicly available, the dashboard
reinforces accountability, builds trust, and demonstrates that Flock technology is used
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responsibly, ethically, and solely for legitimate public-safety purposes.
Example: (https://transparency.flocksafety.com/edina-mn-pd)
Next Steps
If supported by Council, the following steps will occur:
1. Conduct final site mapping and obtain infrastructure approvals.
2. Enter into a purchase/service agreement with Flock Safety (our preferred vendor).
3. Coordinate installation, targeting prior to year end 2025.
4. Provide public communication and transparency information through City channels.
Recommendation
It is recommended the City Council authorize the Lakeville Police Department to proceed
with planning and phased implementation of the 20-camera Flock LPR network to
strengthen citywide safety, investigative capacity, and regional collaboration.
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Policy
425
Woodbury Police Department
MN LE Policy Manual
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Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR)
425.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance for the capture, storage and use of digital data
obtained through the use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology (Minn. Stat. §
626.8472).
425.2 POLICY
The policy of the Woodbury Police Department is to utilize ALPR technology to capture and store
digital license plate data and images while recognizing the established privacy rights of the public.
All data and images gathered by the ALPR are for the official use of this department. Because
such data may contain confidential information, it is not open to public review.
425.3 ADMINISTRATION
The ALPR technology, also known as License Plate Recognition (LPR), allows for the automated
detection of license plates. It is used by the Woodbury Police Department to convert data
associated with vehicle license plates for official law enforcement purposes, including identifying
stolen or wanted vehicles, stolen license plates and missing persons. It may also be used to
gather information related to active warrants, homeland security, electronic surveillance, suspect
interdiction and stolen property recovery.
All installation and maintenance of ALPR equipment, as well as ALPR data retention and access,
shall be managed by the Administrative Services Commander. The Administrative Services
Commander will assign members under his/her command to administer the day-to-day operation
of the ALPR equipment and data.
425.4 OPERATIONS
Use of an ALPR is restricted to the purposes outlined below. Department members shall not use,
or allow others to use, the equipment or database records for any unauthorized purpose.
(a)An ALPR shall only be used for official law enforcement business.
(b)An ALPR may be used in conjunction with any routine patrol operation or criminal
investigation. Reasonable suspicion or probable cause is not necessary before using
an ALPR.
(c)While an ALPR may be used to canvass license plates around any crime scene,
particular consideration should be given to using ALPR-equipped cars to canvass
areas around homicides, shootings and other major incidents.
(d)No member of this department shall operate ALPR equipment or access ALPR data
without first completing department-approved training.
(e)No ALPR operator may access confidential department, state or federal data unless
authorized to do so.
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Woodbury Police Department
MN LE Policy Manual
Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR)
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(f)If practicable, the officer should verify an ALPR response through the
Minnesota Justice Information Services (MNJIS) and National Law Enforcement
Telecommunications System (NLETS) databases before taking enforcement action
that is based solely upon an ALPR alert.
425.4.1 RESTRICTIONS, NOTIFICATIONS AND AUDITS
The Woodbury Police Department will observe the following guidelines regarding ALPR use (Minn.
Stat. § 13.824):
(a)Data collected by an ALPR will be limited to:
1.License plate numbers.
2.Date, time and location of data captured.
3.Pictures of license plates, vehicles and areas surrounding the vehicle captured.
(b)ALPR data may only be matched with the Minnesota license plate data file, unless
additional sources are needed for an active criminal investigation.
(c)ALPRs shall not be used to monitor or track an individual unless done so under a
search warrant or because of exigent circumstances.
(d)The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension shall be notified within 10 days of any installation
or use and of any fixed location of an ALPR.
425.5 DATA COLLECTION AND RETENTION
The Administrative Services Commander is responsible for ensuring systems and processes are
in place for the proper collection and retention of ALPR data. Data will be transferred from vehicles
to the designated storage in accordance with department procedures.
ALPR data received from another agency shall be maintained securely and released in the same
manner as ALPR data collected by this department (Minn. Stat. § 13.824).
ALPR data not related to an active criminal investigation must be destroyed no later than 60 days
from the date of collection with the following exceptions (Minn. Stat. § 13.824):
(a)Exculpatory evidence - Data must be retained until a criminal matter is resolved if a
written request is made from a person who is the subject of a criminal investigation
asserting that ALPR data may be used as exculpatory evidence.
(b)Address Confidentiality Program - Data related to a participant of the Address
Confidentiality Program must be destroyed upon the written request of the participant.
ALPR data already collected at the time of the request shall be destroyed and future
related ALPR data must be destroyed at the time of collection. Destruction can be
deferred if it relates to an active criminal investigation.
All other ALPR data should be retained in accordance with the established records retention
schedule.
425.5.1 LOG OF USE
A public log of ALPR use will be maintained that includes (Minn. Stat. § 13.824):
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Woodbury Police Department
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Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR)
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(a)Specific times of day that the ALPR collected data.
(b)The aggregate number of vehicles or license plates on which data are collected for
each period of active use and a list of all state and federal public databases with which
the data were compared.
(c)For each period of active use, the number of vehicles or license plates related to:
1.A vehicle or license plate that has been stolen.
2.A warrant for the arrest of the owner of the vehicle.
3.An owner with a suspended or revoked driver’s license or similar category.
4.Active investigative data.
(d)For an ALPR at a stationary or fixed location, the location at which the ALPR actively
collected data and is installed and used.
A publicly accessible list of the current and previous locations, including dates at those locations,
of any fixed ALPR or other surveillance devices with ALPR capability shall be maintained. The
list may be kept from the public if the data is security information as provided in Minn. Stat. §
13.37, Subd. 2.
425.6 ACCOUNTABILITY
All saved data will be closely safeguarded and protected by both procedural and technological
means. The Woodbury Police Department will observe the following safeguards regarding access
to and use of stored data (Minn. Stat. § 13.824; Minn. Stat. § 13.05):
(a)All ALPR data downloaded to the mobile workstation and in storage shall be accessible
only through a login/password-protected system capable of documenting all access
of information by name, date and time.
(b)Members approved to access ALPR data under these guidelines are permitted to
access the data for legitimate law enforcement purposes only, such as when the data
relate to a specific criminal investigation or department-related civil or administrative
action.
(c)Biennial audits and reports shall be completed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13.824, Subd.
6.
(d)Breaches of personal data are addressed as set forth in the Protected Information
Policy (Minn. Stat. § 13.055).
(e)All queries and responses, and all actions, in which data are entered, updated,
accessed, shared or disseminated, must be recorded in a data audit trail.
(f)Any member who violates Minn. Stat. § 13.09 through the unauthorized acquisition or
use of ALPR data will face discipline and possible criminal prosecution (Minn. Stat.
§ 626.8472).
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Woodbury Police Department
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425.7 RELEASING ALPR DATA
The ALPR data may be shared only with other law enforcement or prosecutorial agencies for
official law enforcement purposes or as otherwise permitted by law, using the following procedures
(Minn. Stat. § 13.824):
(a)The agency makes a written request for the ALPR data that includes:
1.The name of the agency.
2.The name of the person requesting.
3.The intended purpose of obtaining the information.
4.A record of the factual basis for the access and any associated case number,
complaint or incident that is the basis for the access.
5.A statement that the request is authorized by the head of the requesting law
enforcement agency or his/her designee.
(b)The request is reviewed by the Administrative Services Commander or the authorized
designee and approved before the request is fulfilled.
1.A release must be based on a reasonable suspicion that the data is pertinent
to an active criminal investigation.
(c)The approved request is retained on file.
Requests for ALPR data by non-law enforcement or non-prosecutorial agencies will be processed
as provided in the Records Maintenance and Release Policy.
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Date: 11/24/2025
2026 Special Revenue Fund Budgets
Proposed Action:
Review the 2026 budgets for the Special Revenue funds, discuss funding sources and
expenditures of these funds. Provide staff with direction if appropriate.
Overview
The Finance Director and department managers have prepared the budgets for review.
Special Revenue funds are used to account for revenue derived from specific sources
that are legally restricted to expenditures for specific purposes. Attachments l-5
include the following Special Revenue fund budgets:
Communications L.A.H.A.DSSD FiRST Ctr Opioid
Fund #2000 Fund #2230 Fund #2280 Fund #2292 Fund #2295
Projected 1.1.26 FB 956,559$ 635,458$ 8,447$ -$ 151,973$
Tax Levy 300,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Operating Revenues 463,300$ 650,000$ 50$ 272,916$ 71,185$
Transfers In -$ -$ -$ 71,000$ -$
Operating Expenses (758,569)$ (250,000)$ (6,080)$ (343,916)$ -$
Trsfr Out/Capital Outlay (45,000)$ (700,000)$ -$ -$ (100,000)$
Change in N et Postion (40,269)$ (300,000)$ (6,030)$ -$ (28,815)$
Projected 12.31.26 FB 916,290$ 335,458$ 2,417$ -$ 123,158$
l) Communications Fund #2000 – This fund accounts for franchise fees from cable TV
provider operations. Expenditures and other financing uses are used to finance the City’s
cable TV channels and public communications, including long-term replacement of
equipment. The expenditures include 4 full-time employees and one summer intern.
Revenues continue to be lower than historical and have trended down from previous years
as there are other options for residents to utilize for their entertainment. The preliminary
levy set in September includes the amount of $300,000 for the Communications Fund for
the first time. The $45K in capital outlay in 2026 is a control room switcher (Broadcast
Pix).
2) Local Affordable Housing Aid Fund #2230 – In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature
authorized aid payments to counties, cities and Tribal Nations and in 2024 updated the aid
programs. The goal is to support affordable and supportive housing projects. Local
Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) provides funding to seven metropolitan counties and 63
cities through a new dedicated sales tax in the seven-county metropolitan area. This fund
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accounts for Lakeville’s LAHA revenues and the related expenditures restricted to local
affordable housing activities. Lakeville’s 2024 aid was transferred to the Dakota County
CDA for housing rehabilitation and radon mitigation. Economic Development staff will
bring this budget discussion to Council at the December 8 work session.
3) Downtown Special Service District Fund #2280 – The Downtown Special Service
District was created in 1988 under Minnesota Statute 428A. A service charge, collected
with property taxes, is levied on commercial properties in the Downtown Business District
to fund approved programs and activities. For taxes payable in 2026, the DSSD board
chose not to levy a service charge. As the fund nears depletion, the board will need to
decide how it wants to proceed in future years.
4) FiRST Center Training Facility Fund #2292 – This fund will support FiRST Center’s
operations. The facility is expected to open June 1, 2026, and the attached budget reflects
that date. Revenues include capital memberships from Farmington, Apple Valley, Elko-
New Market, and Northfield. Expenditures include a full-time manager beginning January
1 and three part-time positions starting when the facility opens in June 2026.
5) Opioid Settlement Fund #2295 - This fund tracks opioid settlement revenues and the
restricted expenditures for opioid remediation. The city began receiving payments in 2022,
and payouts will continue through 2038. Spending is limited to approved remediation
strategies, which is why the Special Revenue Fund is required. When specific programs
are selected, the budget resolution must identify each strategy, the amount dedicated, and
the time period covered. The city is not required to spend funds in the year received, so
the balance can carry forward. With council approval, funds may be transferred to the
County for any authorized use. Annual reporting is required, and up to 10% of the
allocation may be used for administration. The current strategy approved by Council
supports first responder needs, specifically funding a drug task force agent.
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Yes Source: Various
Envision Lakeville Community Values: Good Value for Public Service
Report Completed by: Julie Stahl, Finance Director
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Attachment 1
Communications Fund- 10 year cash flow projections: (assumes 5% decrease in cable tv revenues each year after 2026)
**Includes tax levy beginning in 2026
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
Actual Actual Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate
Revenues
Franchise Fees 601,288 531,252 460,236 396,000 376,200 357,390 339,521
State aid PERA 915 742 - - - - -
PEG fees 44,382 38,198 33,000 27,000 25,650 24,368 23,149
Tax Levy 300,000 350,000 400,000 450,000
Interest on investments 63,401 58,986 51,300 38,300 27,500 26,700 26,800
Other 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Donations - - - - - - -
Total revenues 711,986 631,178 546,536 763,300 781,350 810,458 841,470
Estimated Revenues Decreases (% per year, assumes
cable will continue to decline in popularity)-7%-12%-13%-14%-5%-5%-5%
Expenditures
Current
Personnel costs 574,450 560,244 596,402 558,503 575,258 592,516 610,291
Commodities 5,355 7,861 12,010 13,625 14,034 14,455 14,888
Other Charges and Services 94,769 151,840 193,183 182,533 168,009 157,049 161,761
Capital outlay
Cable TV - - - - - - -
Public Comm - - - - - - -
PEG 54,357 6,155 66,992 45,000 45,000 40,000 52,000
Total expenditures 728,930 726,100 868,587 799,661 802,301 804,020 838,940
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures (16,944) (94,922) (322,051) (36,361) (20,951) 6,438 2,529
Estimated Cost Increases (% per year))3%3%3%3%3%
Other financing (uses)/sources
Transfer to
General Fund - - - - - - -
Capital Projects - Technology Fund (6,400) (7,300) (4,155) (3,908) (4,025) (4,146) (4,270)
Total other financing uses (6,400) (7,300) (4,155) (3,908) (4,025) (4,146) (4,270)
Net change in fund balance (23,344) (102,222) (326,206) (40,269) (24,976) 2,292 (1,741)
Fund balance, January 1 1,408,332 1,384,987 1,282,765 956,559 916,290 891,314 893,606
Fund balance, December 31 1,384,987$ 1,282,765$ 956,559$ 916,290$ 891,314$ 893,606$ 891,865$
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Attachment 2
Local Affordable Housing Aid Fund
Fund #2230
2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
Actual Estimate Budget Estimate Estimate Estimate
Revenues
Local Housing Aid (Sales Tax)229,465 635,458 650,000 700,000 700,000 700,000
- - - - - -
Total revenues 229,465 635,458 650,000 700,000 700,000 700,000
Expenditures
Other Contractual (to DC CDA)- 229,465 250,000 257,500 265,225 273,182
Capital outlay - - - - - -
Total expenditures - 229,465 250,000 257,500 265,225 273,182
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over ex 229,465 405,993 400,000 442,500 434,775 426,818
Other financing (uses)/sources
Transfer from
Transfers from General Fund - - - - - -
Transfer to Capital Funds
GAP Financing - - (700,000)
Interest on investments
Total other financing uses - - (700,000) - - -
Net change in fund balance 229,465 405,993 (300,000) 442,500 434,775 426,818
Fund balance, January 1 - 229,465 635,458 335,458 777,958 1,212,733
Fund balance, December 31 229,465$ 635,458$ 335,458$ 777,958$ 1,212,733$ 1,639,551$
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Attachment 3
City fiscal year 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 26
Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Adopted Proposed
Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Budget Estimated Budget
Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended FY Ended FY Ended FY Ended
June, 2018 June, 2019 June, 2020 June, 2021 June, 2022 June, 2023 June, 2024 June, 2025 June, 2026 June, 2026 June, 2027
Revenues - service charges
Current Levy collected 27,500 13,637 - - - - - - - - -
Delinquent levy collected - 24 - 123 - - - - -
Interest income (501) 757 602 500 250 50
Other revenues - - - - - - - 350 - - -
Net service charges 27,500 13,661 - 123 - (501) 757 952 500 250 50
Expenditures
Professional fees 58 50 181 160 169 114 - - - -
Website 255 189 - 194 - 251 211 300 - 300
Flower Pots 2,700 2,750 - 2,700 2,700 2,700 2,700 - 3,300 3,300 3,300
Brochures/marketing 280 - - - - - 700 - 700
Lakeville Chamber Dues - 165 - 330 165 165 165 175 165 180 200
Sponsorships:- - -
Pan-O-Prog - - - - - 2,500 - - -
Advertising:- - -
Ensemble Creative (Email blasts/new 597 620 - - 222 92 30 30
Cornerstone (Maps, Event Poster/car 2 - - - - - 73 60 - 80
Events:- - -
Holiday on Main 5,009 2,868 1,729 - 535 2,676 1,304 - 1,500 1,500 1,500
Total expenditures 16,915 9,088 1,911 3,384 3,791 5,998 6,910 248 6,055 4,980 6,080
Net change 10,585 4,573 (1,911) (3,261) (3,791) (6,499) (6,153) 704 (5,555) (4,730) (6,030)
Balance - Beginning 18,930 29,515 34,088 32,177 28,916 25,125 18,626 12,473 12,703 13,177 8,447
Balance - Ending 29,515 34,088 32,177 28,916 25,125 18,626 12,473 13,177 7,148 8,447 2,417
Exhibit C
Special Service District Budget
Actual
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Attachment 4
FiRST Center Fund- 10 yr cash flow projections
2026-2035
2026 2027 2028 2029
(6 mo)Estimate Estimate Estimate
Revenues GL #60% capacity 65% cap 75% cap 75% cap
Capital Memberships 4240 113,149 127,427 127,428 127,429
Preferred Memberships 4241 - - - -
Host-City Membership 4245 19,000 60,000 60,000 60,000
Shooting Range (50yd)4420 42,263 78,750 92,718 94,572
Public Range (25yd)4421 13,781 25,625 30,090 30,692
Classroom Rentals 4422 20,813 38,720 45,533 46,443
Mats Room 4423 12,210 22,750 26,785 27,321
Virtual Reality 4424 33,180 61,560 72,338 73,785
RBT -1st/2nd/3rd 4425-4427 18,520 34,185 40,275 41,080 - - - - Total revenues 272,916 449,017 495,167 501,323
Expenditures
Salaries 188,074 264,159 280,009 296,810
Benefits 64,092 80,950 84,188 87,556
Commodities 6,500 13,000 13,390 13,792
Other Charges and Services 85,250 170,500 175,615 180,883
Capital outlay - - - -
Total expenditures 343,916 528,609 553,202 579,041
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenditur (71,000) (79,592) (58,035) (77,718)
Other financing (uses)/sources
Transfer from
Transfers from General Fund 5410 71,000 79,592 58,035 77,718
Transfers from Liquor Fund - - - -
Capital Projects - Equipment Fund
Interest on investments 4910
Donations 5020 - - - -
Total other financing uses 71,000 79,592 58,035 77,718
Net change in fund balance - (0) 0 (0)
Fund balance, January 1 - - (0) (0)
Fund balance, December 31 -$ (0)$ (0)$ (0)$
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Attachment 5
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND - 02295 OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUND
2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
2022 2023 ADOPTED 2024 PRELIM Projected Projected Projected Projected
PROGRAM / OBJECT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL BUDGET Budget Budget Budget Budget
Revenues
Interest on Investments (748) 5,732 3,283 1,442 3,027 4,559 3,695 3,704 3,855
Other 122,546 30,416 48,956 185,148 62,539 66,626 66,626 71,315 71,743
Total Revenues 121,798 36,148 52,239 186,590 65,566 71,185 70,321 75,019 75,598
Expenditures
Other Charges and Services 15,392 -
Capital Outlay/Equip - 2,535 - 18,704 - - - - -
Total Expenditures - 17,927 - 18,704 - - - - -
Transfer to General Fund - - (196,998) (196,998) (24,500) (100,000) (70,000) (70,000) (70,000)
Transfer to Special Revenue Funds - - - - - - - - -
Total Transfers (net)- - (196,998) (196,998) (24,500) (100,000) (70,000) (70,000) (70,000)
Net Increase/(Decrease)121,798 18,221 (144,759) (29,112) 41,066 (28,815) 321 5,019 5,598
Fund Balance, January 1 - 121,798 140,019 140,019 110,907 151,973 123,158 123,479 128,498
Fund Balance, December 31 121,798 140,019 (4,740) 110,907 151,973 123,158 123,479 128,498 134,096
H55 - 1 11/10/2025
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Date: 11/24/2025
2025 Yearend Preview & Final 2026 Budget/Levy Discussion
Proposed Action:
Staff is seeking direction regarding the final 2026 property tax levy and budgets to prepare the
resolutions for the December 1, 2025, council meeting.
Overview
The purpose of this report is to provide the City Council with information regarding financial
projections for 2025, the 2026 proposed General Fund budget, the proposed property tax levy to
support general services, and long-term financial plan updates.
Challenges to keep in mind for 2026:
➢ Personnel
o New positions needed due to community growth as well as phased-in costs
associated with mid-year 2026 hires
➢ Equipment Fund
o Plan includes issuing debt (approximately $1.5 million) for equipment replacement
in 2030
o Significant tax levy increase needed in 2027 to achieve pay-as-you-go strategy
➢ Technology Fund
o Established in 2019 with initial transfer of General Fund reserve funds
o Reserve funds being used to fund 2022, 2023 and 2024
o Funded by property taxes beginning in 2025
➢ Pavement Management Fund
o Slightly increased levy amount in 2026 needed to fund pavement maintenance
needs
➢ Park & Trail Improvement Fund (merged funds in 2025)
o $550K Increase in levy needed to fund trail & park repairs
➢ Building Fund
o Last levy was $400K in 2018. Levy in 2026 of $1M needed to fund building
improvements/maintenance.
➢ Debt Service Funds
o Significant decrease in levy due to Park Bond Referendum amounts leveling out
and other bonds maturing
➢ Estimated tax levy increase in 2027 is about 14%. Three percent of this would be $1.5M
levy for the Klamath Trail retaining wall reconstruction. Five percent of this would be for
the Building and Equipment fund levies.
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GENERAL FUND
2025 Year End Estimates
Staff have prepared year end revenue and expenditure estimates for the General Fund. The
following chart summarizes the impact of those estimates:
2025 Adopted
Budget
2025 Year End
Estimate
Net Change in Fund Balance -
(use of reserves)
$683,093 $1,228,467
Ratio: Fund Balance to Next Year
(2026) Expenditures
49.6% 50.8%
The 2025 year-end estimate includes assumptions that staff believe are reasonable. Staff recognize
that actual activity will differ from the assumptions by varying degrees. A few areas that may
have greater risk or opportunity from the assumptions are shown below:
Assumption
Risk Opportunity
Building Permit
Revenue
300 SF
Units
Currently at 196 SF
(11/18/25)
Greater than 300 SF
Units
Building Permit
Revenue
Townhomes – 150
units
Currently at 276
(11/18/25)
Greater than 300
Investment
Income (Net of
Fair Value
Adjustment)
$920,000 Rates Increase;
Negative Fair Value
Adj Increases
Rates Decrease;
Negative Fair Value
Adj Decreases
Snowplowing Normal Levels for
Nov & Dec
Increased number of
snow events
Less than normal
levels for Nov & Dec
The city is required to report the value of its investment portfolio at the market value. The General
Fund earnings have been included in the 2025 estimates. It is important to note that we typically
hold the investments until maturity and therefore, don’t realize any loss. The adjustment is
recognized on the income statement and does impact the fund balance.
The 2025 year-end estimate reflects increases in revenues from budgeted of:
• $199K Fire/Police state aid
• $377K SAFER grant
• $209K Licenses & Permits
• $821K Charges for Services
• Budget amendments for 2025 variances will be presented in December for council
approval.
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Revenues 44,006,517$ 46,437,542$ 2,431,025$
Expenditures (43,493,424)(43,413,575)79,849
Transfers In 170,000 54,500 (115,500)
Transfers O ut -(1,850,000)(1,850,000)
NET 683,093$ 1,228,467$ 545,374$
2025 Adopte d
Budge t
2025 YE
Es timate s
Variance
Pos /(Ne g)
The $1.85M in unspent 2023 Public Safety Aid was transferred from Designated Fund Balance to
the Building Fund to help fund the new fire station land purchase. After 2025 budget amendments
are made, expenditures are expected to be within budget and the $536K variance above will be
used to reduce the amount of fund balance reserves used. The departments appearing to be over
budget for Projected 2025 either have budget amendments to occur or are slated to used fund
balance reserves. Although some departments will recognize savings in their 2025 budgets, there
were staff retirements in other departments which offset that savings. Also, within this variance is
the increase to the Fire Relief Association for their share of the Fire Relief State Aid ($117K higher
than estimated).
2026 Revenue Changes in the General Fund
The following changes have been incorporated into the current budget presented to you today:
Totals
Preliminary (includes Transfers In) – 09/02/2025 47,291,350
Property Taxes (300,000)
Intergovernmental:319,147
C ity's share of Fire Relief State Aid (9%)74,250
Police State Aid 102,302
Fire Relief State Aid 142,595
Fiscal Agent Fees (D911/Arenas)57,467
Licenses & Permits 30,000
Investment Income 20,000
Miscellaneous 81,470
Total 47,499,434$
R e ve nue s
2026 Expenditure Changes in the General Fund
The following changes have been incorporated into the current budget presented to you today:
Expe nditure s Totals
Preliminary (Includes Transfers Out) – 09/02/2025 $46,398,100
O ther Contractual - Finance/CommDev/C ityVeh (22,553)
Fire – State aid (Fire Relief) 142,595
Info Tech - Software subscriptions 2,868
IT Allocation - Eng/City Veh 6,752
Total $46,527,762
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Fund Balance
The Fund Balance Policy states that the City will endeavor to maintain an Unrestricted Fund
Balance in the General Fund of an amount not less than 40% and not greater than 50% of the next
year’s budgeted expenditures of the General Fund.
The following table shows the estimated impact on the General Fund reserve balance at year
ending 12/31/2026:
Change ($) FB/CY
Exp
FB/Est
2027 Exp*
$956,672 52% 50%
*2027 expenses include 4% growth
PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Impact of Growth, Inflation and Other Factors
The following chart provides a guide for establishing the 2026 tax levy based on factors that impact
the Lakeville community:
Growth (New Construction) 2.0%
CPI-U (MSP) * 2.7%
Debt Service -6.5%
Debt Service – Park Ref 0.7%
Total -1.1%
* 2024 Annual to July 2025
Proposed Property Tax Levy
The proposed 2026 property tax levy is comprised of the following components:
The preliminary levy adopted in September was $52,286,475 - an increase of $3,436,425 (7%)
over 2025. Since then, staff reduced the levy by $300,000, lowering the year-over-year increase
to 6.42%. Per Council direction, staff is building General Fund reserves to cover six firefighter
positions (about $600K annually) after the SAFER grant ends in 2028. The $1.2M restricted fund
balance covers the first two years; a similar reserve for 2027 is recommended.
The proposed property tax levy reflects a $1.2M increase (3.7%) for the General Fund to provide
public services as the City’s population continues to grow. It also provides increases of $1 million
for the Building Fund, $350,000 for the Pavement Management Fund, $400,000 for the Equipment
Fund, $550,000 for the Park & Trail Improvement Fund, and establishes a first-time levy of
$300,000 for the Communications Fund. These increases are partially offset by a $627,261
reduction in the debt levy.
The City tax capacity rate is estimated to increase slightly from 32.731% (2025) to 33.004% in
2026. Lakeville continues to maintain the lowest tax capacity rate among the Dakota County
cities:
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Market Valuation
Preliminary taxable market values have increased $693 million or 5.4% from 2025 to 2026, of
which approximately $257 million or 2% is from new construction. Based on the 2025 tax rate,
new construction will generate about $841,700 in property taxes.
Impact on Median Valued Home and Commercial Property
The proposed 2026 City tax levy is estimated to increase annual City taxes on the median-value
home ($467,150) by approximately $75 - $12 from the levy increase and $63 from the County-
assessed market value increase.
Existing commercial properties in Lakeville rose in value by about 14%. For a $1 million
commercial property with a 14% value increase, the proposed 2026 City levy translates to an
estimated $977 annual tax increase—$924 from the higher valuation and $52 from the levy change.
Actual impacts will vary by property.
Summary of Changes
Slight change in the median value home comes from the County’s updated valuation data received
in October.
Preliminary
9/3/2025
Proposed
11/24/2025
Total Levy $52,286,475 $51,986,475
$ Increase in Levy (from 2025) $3,436,424 $3,136,424
% Increase in Levy (from 2025) 7.03% 6.42%
Estimated Tax Rate 33.149% 33.004%
Lakeville Median Value Home $468,000 $467,150
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Increase in City portion of property taxes:
Median Valued Home $81.58/yr
$6.80/mo
$74.87/yr
$6.24/mo
Commercial Property ($1 million value) $1,009/yr $977/yr
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY
In January 2020, the City Council approved the Financial Sustainability and Resiliency Policy.
The key principles of the Policy included:
➢ Proactively plan for the service needs of the community, the maintenance of existing assets,
and the protection of natural resources and environment.
➢ Implement funding at a level which includes the full cost of providing services to the
community and maintenance, replacement and upgrade of existing assets (Pay-As-You-Go
Strategy).
➢ Establish financial resiliency by establishing sufficient reserve and funding levels.
Staff request that the City Council consider the principles of this Policy when they finalize the
2026 budget and tax levy.
General Fund Reserve Balance
The current projected fund balance for 2025 yearend is within the policy range of 40-50% and is
projected to stay within the range for 2026 yearend. There are multiple reasons for avoiding too
much drawdown of reserve balances in future years:
➢ Economic uncertainties could result in higher property tax delinquencies. One percent of
the General Fund property tax revenue is $345K.
➢ The 2026-2030 CIP projects significant property tax increases in 2027 to maintain
infrastructure and replace vehicles/equipment. General Fund reserves could be used to
reduce the following increased levy needs:
o Building fund - $1,000,000
o Communication fund - $50,000
o Equipment fund - $1,800,000
o Technology Fund - $100,000
o Pavement Management Fund - $400,000
o Park & Trail Improvement - $1,400,000
➢ With the significant growth the community is and has been experiencing, resources are
needed to maintain the current level of services.
➢ Maintain the City’s Aaa bond rating.
Having a higher fund balance provides some flexibility in achieving the target taxation levels and
the resilience to respond to economic uncertainties.
Long-Term Financial Projections
Attached to this memo is a table which shows the projected property tax levy, tax capacity and tax
rate based on the 2026 proposed budgets and the adopted 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan
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(CIP). It reflects debt levies associated with existing debt as well as debt that we anticipate issuing
for projects in the CIP.
The purpose for providing this table is to show the council what the impact is estimated to be for
property taxation based on planned projects and community growth, achieving a pay-as-you-go
strategy for equipment replacement, etc. and complying with city-approved financial metrics/fund
balance policy.
Revenue assumptions include conservative adjustments (1%-2%) in various categories and
increases in property tax to maintain minimum fund balance levels. Expenditure assumptions
include inflationary adjustments for personnel, commodities and other charges and services. They
also include the addition of staffing and corresponding operating costs due to the continued growth
of the community.
There is significant pressure on the property tax in 2027. In addition to funding for the General
Fund, significant increases are needed for debt service payments and capital project funds (i.e.
Equipment replacement, pavement management, trail improvement, etc.)
The tax capacity rate is projected to stay low (.30 to .37) with the increases in property tax levies
and continued growth in the tax base.
BUDGET SCHEDULE
Nov 24 Workshop – Final Budget Review
Dec 1 Meeting – Public Budget Meeting (Truth in Taxation) / Adopt 2026
Budget and 2026 Tax Levy; Adopt 2026 Fee Schedule; Authorize
Purchase and Disposal of Vehicles and Equipment;
Attachments: 1) General Fund Budget Summary
2) Sources & Uses Details (Capital Funds with levy funding)
3) Property Tax Levy, Tax Capacity, and Tax Rate projections
From: Justin Miller, City Administrator
Julie Stahl, Finance Director
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2025 2025 Budget
2023 2024 ORIGINAL AMENDED 2025 2026 2026 % OF % Change
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET PROJECTED PRELIM FINAL TOTAL 25 vs 26
REVENUES:
GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES 26,701,305 29,513,138 33,300,000 33,300,000 33,528,535 34,785,685 34,485,685 73.8%3.6%
LICENSES & PERMITS 3,489,815 3,052,954 3,259,689 3,259,689 3,468,385 3,663,025 3,693,025 7.8%13.3%
INTERGOVERNMENTAL 3,739,685 2,172,655 3,478,938 3,674,484 4,112,730 3,936,035 4,255,182 8.3%22.3%
CHARGES FOR SERVICES 3,417,380 3,869,600 3,101,894 3,101,894 3,922,872 3,508,675 3,566,142 7.4%15.0%
COURT FINES 238,097 222,790 240,000 240,000 200,000 220,000 220,000 0.5%-8.3%
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 5,189 9,321 0 0 77,750 0 0 0.0%#DIV/0!
INVESTMENT INCOME 730,148 868,801 500,000 500,000 920,000 900,000 920,000 1.9%84.0%
MISCELLANEOUS 217,760 166,833 125,996 125,996 207,270 147,930 229,400 0.3%82.1%
TOTAL REVENUES 38,539,379 39,876,092 44,006,517 44,202,063 46,437,542 47,161,350 47,369,434 100%7.6%
EXPENDITURES:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
CONTINGENCY - STAFFING 0 0 0 0 0 359,489 0 0.8%#DIV/0!MAYOR AND COUNCIL 125,368 101,359 126,321 126,321 130,383 133,185 133,185 0.3%5.4%
COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS 132,695 149,616 143,422 141,922 103,188 115,962 115,962 0.2%-19.1%
CITY ADMINISTRATION 592,837 572,750 587,089 587,089 616,731 642,763 642,763 1.4%9.5%
CITY CLERK/ELECTIONS 197,359 414,692 225,579 225,579 228,055 429,056 438,538 0.9%94.4%
FINANCE 1,161,686 1,241,097 1,235,639 1,235,639 1,172,557 1,230,668 1,237,216 2.7%0.1%
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 721,998 782,954 989,146 989,146 997,185 1,053,036 1,175,197 2.3%18.8%
HUMAN RESOURCES 664,246 763,151 688,489 688,489 654,533 750,184 753,052 1.6%9.4%
INSURANCE 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 0.5%0.0%
LEGAL COUNSEL 74,170 99,827 87,000 88,500 127,292 92,000 92,000 0.2%5.7%
COMMUNITY DEV/PLANNING 1,176,971 1,073,089 1,089,649 1,089,649 1,088,731 1,251,483 1,230,982 2.7%13.0%
INSPECTIONS 1,904,395 1,852,606 1,918,122 1,918,122 1,817,868 2,010,273 2,010,273 4.3%4.8%
GENERAL GOV'T FACILITIES 575,850 598,961 669,991 669,991 729,154 703,821 828,574 1.5%23.7%
PUBLIC SAFETY
POLICE 14,540,152 15,913,744 17,227,952 17,112,452 16,624,206 17,661,431 17,661,431 38.1%2.5%
FIRE 2,892,795 3,653,494 5,588,299 5,588,299 6,186,109 6,294,251 6,436,846 13.6%15.2%
PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING/GIS 784,375 816,263 946,722 946,722 946,493 1,074,607 1,075,747 2.3%13.6%
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 587,439 409,088 701,328 701,328 626,948 739,472 739,472 1.6%5.4%
FORESTRY 526,497 599,013 680,154 680,154 795,661 789,468 789,468 1.7%16.1%
STREETS 4,024,184 3,789,430 4,409,718 4,409,718 4,348,122 4,585,019 4,590,867 9.9%4.1%
PARKS & RECREATION
PARKS 3,386,965 3,726,352 3,768,652 3,768,652 3,713,185 3,877,246 3,971,503 8.4%5.4%
RECREATION 1,029,097 1,102,698 1,126,418 1,126,418 1,202,617 1,255,000 1,255,000 2.7%11.4%
ARTS CENTER 1,022,665 1,228,428 1,033,734 1,033,734 1,054,557 1,099,686 1,099,686 2.4%6.4%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 36,371,744 39,138,612 43,493,424 43,377,924 43,413,575 46,398,100 46,527,762 100%7.0%
REVS OVER/(UNDER) EXPENDS 2,167,635 737,480 513,093 824,139 3,023,967 763,250 841,672
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
TRANSFERS IN 472,169 226,998 170,000 54,500 54,500 130,000 130,000
TRANSFERS OUT (2,353,880)(215,000)0 (1,850,000)(1,850,000)0 0
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING (1,881,711)11,998 170,000 (1,795,500)(1,795,500)130,000 130,000
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE 285,924 749,478 683,093 (971,361)1,228,467 893,250 971,672
FUND BALANCE, JAN 1 22,007,407 22,372,985 23,186,599 23,186,599 23,186,599 24,415,066 24,415,066
PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT 79,654 64,136 0 0 0 0
FUND BALANCE, DEC 31 22,372,985 23,186,599 23,869,692 22,215,238 24,415,066 25,308,316 25,386,738
Restricted Fund Balance (2,129,568)(2,202,765)(775,000)(775,000)(1,200,000)(1,200,000)
Unrestricted Fund Bal, Dec 31 20,243,417 20,983,834 23,094,692 23,640,066 24,108,316 24,186,738
Fund Bal of CY Exp 55.7%53.6%53.1%54.5%52.0%52.0%
Fund Bal of NY Exp 51.7%48.3%49.6%50.8%49.8%50.0%
CITY OF LAKEVILLE, MINNESOTA
GENERAL FUND PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances
For the Year Ending December 31, 2026
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2026 through 2035
Sources & Uses Details (Capital Project Funds with primarily tax levy funding)
Lakeville, MNSources and Uses of Funds Details
Source Project #2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035
Building Fund
Beginning Balance 827,074 -175,536 1,878,716 1,056,485 -510,569 45,139 -468,312 -327,387 202,466 446,815
Revenues and Other Fund Sources
Revenue
Antenna Rental 528,390 544,252 560,569 577,386 594,708 612,549 630,925 649,853 669,349 689,429
Interest Revenue 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 1,000 1,000 10,000 40,000 50,000
Tax Levy 1,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 200,000 200,000 100,000 0 0 0
Total 1,578,390 2,594,252 2,610,569 2,627,386 844,708 813,549 731,925 659,853 709,349 739,429
Other Fund Sources
Total Revenues and Other Fund Sources 1,578,390 2,594,252 2,610,569 2,627,386 844,708 813,549 731,925 659,853 709,349 739,429
Total Funds available 2,405,464 2,418,716 4,489,285 3,683,871 334,139 858,688 263,613 332,466 911,815 1,186,244
Expenditures and Uses
Capital Projects & Equipment
Facilities
Arts Center-Maintenance/Improvements B-05 185,000 545,000 0 150,000 125,000 0 0 0 0 0
City Hall Building
Maintenance/Improvements B-01 0 135,000 0 207,051 70,000 600,000 125,000 130,000 100,000 100,000
CMF Building
Maintenance/Improvements B-02 1,601,000 -800,000 300,000 3,147,704 0 40,000 21,000 0 200,000 200,000
Fine Arts Building-
Maintenance/Improvements B-06 0 570,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fire Station #1-Building
Maintenance/Improvements B-07 0 60,000 424,800 285,140 22,000 0 0 0 0 0
Fire Station #3-Building
Maintenance/Improvements B-09 0 0 0 122,800 7,000 12,000 0 0 0 0
Fire Station #4-Building
Maintenance/Improvements B-10 0 30,000 0 124,700 0 0 120,000 0 0 0
Fire Station #5-Building
Maintenance/Improvements B-11 0 0 0 0 0 0 120,000 0 0 0
Heritage Center-
Maintenance/Improvements B-04 470,000 0 108,000 96,160 40,000 75,000 40,000 0 0 0
Police Station- Building
Maintenance/Improvements B-03 325,000 0 2,600,000 60,885 25,000 600,000 165,000 0 165,000 150,000
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Total 2,581,000 540,000 3,432,800 4,194,440 289,000 1,327,000 591,000 130,000 465,000 450,000
Other Uses
Total Expenditures and Uses 2,581,000 540,000 3,432,800 4,194,440 289,000 1,327,000 591,000 130,000 465,000 450,000
Change in Fund Balance -1,002,610 2,054,252 -822,231 -1,567,054 555,708 -513,451 140,925 529,853 244,349 289,429
Ending Balance -175,536 1,878,716 1,056,485 -510,569 45,139 -468,312 -327,387 202,466 446,815 736,244
Equipment Fund
Beginning Balance 1,451,639 776,629 1,301,538 896,317 1,323,664 1,018,340 442,829 435,863 379,387 1,146,524
Revenues and Other Fund Sources
Revenue
Auction Proceeds 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000
Environmental Resources Contributions 40,500 40,500 40,500 40,500 40,500 48,700 48,700 48,700 48,700 48,700
Interest Earnings 72,582 46,331 72,577 52,316 73,683 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
Liquor Fund Contribution 1,500,000 1,200,000 900,000 900,000 900,000 900,000 900,000 900,000 900,000 900,000
Tax Levy- Equipment Fund (2026 Ladder
Truck)0 0 0 0 1,500,000 0 0 0 0 0
Tax Levy-Equipment Fund 400,000 2,200,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 1,000,000 2,000,000 2,500,000 3,000,000 1,750,000 2,000,000
Total 2,463,082 3,936,831 4,463,077 4,442,816 3,964,183 3,448,700 3,948,700 4,448,700 3,198,700 3,448,700
Other Fund Sources
Total Revenues and Other Fund Sources 2,463,082 3,936,831 4,463,077 4,442,816 3,964,183 3,448,700 3,948,700 4,448,700 3,198,700 3,448,700
Total Funds available 3,914,721 4,713,460 5,764,615 5,339,133 5,287,847 4,467,040 4,391,529 4,884,563 3,578,087 4,595,224
Expenditures and Uses
Capital Projects & Equipment
Equipment
Facilities - Equipment E-05 9,270 45,021 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 55,215
Fire - Equipment E-02 562,944 212,524 1,079,564 172,500 1,537,900 431,970 53,528 82,550 136,500 1,216,950
Park Maintenance-Equipment E-04 572,405 702,514 775,820 409,040 623,610 497,425 368,641 1,190,279 525,038 326,128
Police-Equipment E-01 709,000 1,299,733 1,349,714 1,840,807 458,098 1,092,816 1,254,141 2,305,055 829,559 980,382
Streets-Equipment E-03 1,284,473 1,152,130 1,663,200 1,593,122 1,649,899 2,002,000 2,279,356 927,292 940,466 1,382,206
Total 3,138,092 3,411,922 4,868,298 4,015,469 4,269,507 4,024,211 3,955,666 4,505,176 2,431,563 3,960,881
Other Uses
Total Expenditures and Uses 3,138,092 3,411,922 4,868,298 4,015,469 4,269,507 4,024,211 3,955,666 4,505,176 2,431,563 3,960,881
Change in Fund Balance -675,010 524,909 -405,221 427,347 -305,324 -575,511 -6,966 -56,476 767,137 -512,181
Ending Balance 776,629 1,301,538 896,317 1,323,664 1,018,340 442,829 435,863 379,387 1,146,524 634,343
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Park & Trail Improvement Fund
Beginning Balance 1,195,000 568,760 340,745 289,735 298,260 500,851 283,590 543,410 627,195 565,380
Revenues and Other Fund Sources
Revenue
Tax Levy 1,550,000 2,950,000 1,450,000 1,450,000 1,450,000 1,450,000 1,350,000 1,250,000 1,250,000 1,150,000
Valley Park Antenna 32,510 33,485 34,490 35,525 36,591 37,689 38,820 39,985 41,185 42,421
Total 1,582,510 2,983,485 1,484,490 1,485,525 1,486,591 1,487,689 1,388,820 1,289,985 1,291,185 1,192,421
Other Fund Sources
Total Revenues and Other Fund Sources 1,582,510 2,983,485 1,484,490 1,485,525 1,486,591 1,487,689 1,388,820 1,289,985 1,291,185 1,192,421
Total Funds available 2,777,510 3,552,245 1,825,235 1,775,260 1,784,851 1,988,540 1,672,410 1,833,395 1,918,380 1,757,801
Expenditures and Uses
Capital Projects & Equipment
Parks
192nd St Retaining Wall & Trail
Reconstruction P-22 55,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
East Community Park Phase II 25-20 30,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kenrick Trail Sheet Pile, Wall, & Trail
Repairs P-21 275,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Klamath Trail Retaining Wall 23-13 10,000 1,500,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Park Improvements (Various Parks)P-06 277,000 544,000 164,000 142,000 112,000 467,000 182,000 102,000 102,000 7,000
Park parking lot improvements P-09 75,000 210,000 113,000 55,000 45,000 90,000 40,000 60,000 60,000 60,000
Parks Major Maintenance -
Bldgs/Shelters/Grounds P-17 60,000 0 0 500 24,850 0 29,250 129,050 88,500 88,500
Parks Major Maintenance - Courts P-20 7,000 30,000 22,000 12,000 51,400 60,200 43,000 13,400 70,500 45,000
Parks Major Maintenance - Fields P-16 31,500 37,000 39,000 39,000 12,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000
Parks Major Maintenance - General P-01 18,250 18,500 19,500 19,500 19,750 19,750 19,750 19,750 21,000 21,000
Parks Major Maintenance - Open Space P-15 27,000 27,000 27,000 27,000 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000
Playground Replacement P-08 453,000 315,000 543,000 372,000 381,000 390,000 133,000 200,000 300,000 150,000
Trail Improvements (Various Trails)P-05 890,000 530,000 608,000 610,000 610,000 636,000 640,000 640,000 669,000 665,000
Total 2,208,750 3,211,500 1,535,500 1,277,000 1,284,000 1,704,950 1,129,000 1,206,200 1,353,000 1,078,500
Transportation
Holyoke/Highview Avenue
Reconstruction 25-05 0 0 0 200,000 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 200,000 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other Uses
Total Expenditures and Uses 2,208,750 3,211,500 1,535,500 1,477,000 1,284,000 1,704,950 1,129,000 1,206,200 1,353,000 1,078,500
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Change in Fund Balance -626,240 -228,015 -51,010 8,525 202,591 -217,261 259,820 83,785 -61,815 113,921
Ending Balance 568,760 340,745 289,735 298,260 500,851 283,590 543,410 627,195 565,380 679,301
Pavement Management Fund
Beginning Balance 425,000 85,500 83,000 103,000 103,000 133,000 131,750 111,750 111,750 31,750
Revenues and Other Fund Sources
Revenue
MSA- Maintenance 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000
Tax Levy 2,150,000 2,550,000 2,550,000 2,600,000 2,700,000 2,800,000 2,800,000 2,900,000 2,900,000 3,000,000
Total 2,270,000 2,670,000 2,670,000 2,720,000 2,820,000 2,920,000 2,920,000 3,020,000 3,020,000 3,120,000
Other Fund Sources
Total Revenues and Other Fund Sources 2,270,000 2,670,000 2,670,000 2,720,000 2,820,000 2,920,000 2,920,000 3,020,000 3,020,000 3,120,000
Total Funds available 2,695,000 2,755,500 2,753,000 2,823,000 2,923,000 3,053,000 3,051,750 3,131,750 3,131,750 3,151,750
Expenditures and Uses
Capital Projects & Equipment
Transportation
County Pavement Preservation/City
Utility Repairs XX-10 0 25,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CSAH 33 Alignment Study (CSAH 9 -
CSAH 46)31-06 0 0 0 0 0 56,250 0 0 0 0
CSAH 60 Alignment Study (CSAH 23 -
Flagstaff Ave)26-07 94,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lake Marion Greenway 26-15 0 67,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pavement Management - Maintenance XX-01 2,515,000 2,580,000 2,650,000 2,720,000 2,790,000 2,865,000 2,940,000 3,020,000 3,100,000 3,255,000
Total 2,609,500 2,672,500 2,650,000 2,720,000 2,790,000 2,921,250 2,940,000 3,020,000 3,100,000 3,255,000
Other Uses
Total Expenditures and Uses 2,609,500 2,672,500 2,650,000 2,720,000 2,790,000 2,921,250 2,940,000 3,020,000 3,100,000 3,255,000
Change in Fund Balance -339,500 -2,500 20,000 0 30,000 -1,250 -20,000 0 -80,000 -135,000
Ending Balance 85,500 83,000 103,000 103,000 133,000 131,750 111,750 111,750 31,750 -103,250
Technology Fund
Beginning Balance 356,627 351,254 343,043 171,254 285,699 410,818 573,138 698,803 417,389 320,815
Revenues and Other Fund Sources
Revenue
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Interest Earnings 17,831 17,563 14,717 6,082 9,304 13,077 18,679 11,605 6,972 5,000
Tax levy 250,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000
Total 267,831 367,563 364,717 356,082 359,304 363,077 418,679 411,605 406,972 405,000
Other Fund Sources
Total Revenues and Other Fund Sources 267,831 367,563 364,717 356,082 359,304 363,077 418,679 411,605 406,972 405,000
Total Funds available 624,458 718,817 707,760 527,336 645,003 773,895 991,817 1,110,408 824,361 725,815
Expenditures and Uses
Capital Projects & Equipment
Technology
Technology - General Government T-01 18,109 42,709 8,592 11,613 36,783 17,767 48,755 11,742 7,114 35,402
Technology- Parks & recreation T-09 12,915 7,169 19,558 10,210 5,120 13,119 10,236 20,692 7,408 6,637
Technology-Miscellaneous T-11 5,150 116,043 5,464 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Technology-Network infrastructure T-10 45,497 130,067 373,786 0 137,142 54,414 184,641 437,300 330,000 219,000
Technology-Public Safety T-02 167,489 71,335 123,022 199,705 41,561 94,128 40,225 216,231 140,521 94,507
Technology-Public Works T-03 24,044 8,451 6,084 20,109 13,579 21,329 9,157 7,054 18,503 15,399
Total 273,204 375,774 536,506 241,637 234,185 200,757 293,014 693,019 503,546 370,945
Other Uses
Total Expenditures and Uses 273,204 375,774 536,506 241,637 234,185 200,757 293,014 693,019 503,546 370,945
Change in Fund Balance -5,373 -8,211 -171,789 114,445 125,119 162,320 125,665 -281,414 -96,574 34,055
Ending Balance 351,254 343,043 171,254 285,699 410,818 573,138 698,803 417,389 320,815 354,870
Source Project #2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035
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Property Tax Levy, Tax Capacity, and Tax Rate
2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033
PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Operations
General Fund 29,509,650 32,977,000 34,190,685 35,558,312 37,158,436 38,644,773 40,383,788 41,999,140 43,679,106 44,989,479
St Reconstruction - - - 155,000 155,000 155,000 155,000 155,000 155,000 155,000
Pavement Management 1,800,000 1,800,000 2,150,000 2,550,000 2,550,000 2,600,000 2,700,000 2,800,000 2,800,000 2,900,000
Communications Fund - 300,000 350,000 400,000 450,000 500,000 550,000 550,000 600,000
Building Fund - - 1,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 200,000 200,000 100,000 -
Equipment Fund - - 400,000 2,200,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 1,000,000 2,000,000 2,500,000 3,000,000
Technology Fund - 300,000 250,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 400,000 400,000
Park & Trail Imp Fund 750,000 1,000,000 1,550,000 2,950,000 1,450,000 1,450,000 1,450,000 1,450,000 1,350,000 1,250,000
Subtotal Operations 32,059,650 36,077,000 39,840,685 46,113,312 47,063,436 48,649,773 46,738,788 49,504,140 51,534,106 53,294,479
Subtotal Debt 11,537,150 12,773,050 12,145,790 13,424,738 15,195,557 14,980,194 16,920,537 13,105,583 12,700,543 12,407,123
TOTAL TAX LEVY 43,596,800 48,850,050 51,986,475 59,538,050 62,258,993 63,629,967 63,659,325 62,609,723 64,234,649 65,701,602
Annual % Change - Levy 9.62%12.05%6.42%14.53%4.57%2.20%0.05%-1.65%2.60%2.28%
Fiscal Disparity Distribution 3,521,814 3,928,377 4,277,218 4,319,990 4,363,190 4,406,822 4,450,890 4,495,399 4,540,353 4,585,757
Net Spread Levy 40,074,986 44,921,673 47,709,257 55,218,060 57,895,803 59,223,145 59,208,435 58,114,324 59,694,296 61,115,845
Annual % Change - Spread Levy 11.1%12.1%6.2%15.7%4.8%2.3%0.0%-1.8%2.7%2.4%
TAX CAPACITY (TC)
Tax Cap B4 New Construction 137,773,924 143,701,341 153,861,436 156,728,494 162,921,849 169,001,536 174,483,091 180,121,385 185,922,969 191,891,314
Tax Cap from New Constr 4,592,748 4,404,709 2,927,490 2,998,809 2,765,931 2,060,319 2,106,502 2,156,035 2,205,770 2,259,651
Total Tax Capacity 142,366,672 148,106,050 156,788,926 159,727,303 165,687,780 171,061,855 176,589,593 182,277,420 188,128,739 194,150,965
Less FiscDisp TC Contrb 8,872,467 10,309,804 11,643,346 11,876,213 12,113,737 12,356,012 12,603,132 12,855,195 13,112,299 13,374,545
Less TIF Captured TC 854,791 551,072 587,523 565,000 545,200 515,351 405,497 413,607 421,879 430,316
NET TAX CAPACITY 132,639,414 137,245,174 144,558,057 147,286,090 153,028,843 158,190,492 163,580,964 169,008,618 174,594,561 180,346,104
Annual % Change 9.10%3.47%5.33%1.89%3.90%3.37%3.41%3.32%3.31%3.29%
TAX CAPACITY TAX RATE 0.3021 0.3273 0.3300 0.3749 0.3783 0.3744 0.3620 0.3439 0.3419 0.3389
Annual % Change 1.80%8.33%0.83%13.59%0.91%-1.05%-3.32%-5.00%-0.57%-0.88%
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