Minnetrista City Council Work Session October 7, 2024

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Areas of Interest (5)

City proposes 13% water rate hike annually through 2028 to fund $15M water treatment plant and future storage.
Fire pension controversy: St. Bonifacius fire department requests pension hike despite potential for consolidation into a JPA.
Drainage crisis: Resident at 905 Bayside Lane faces private storm sewer issues after spending thousands on mitigation.
Shift in assessment policy: Council declines $3,000 consultant fee, opting to rely on 2022 benefit analysis data for 2025 road projects.
Municipal sewer system costs: City hit with 18% increase from Metropolitan Council for sewer usage, citing high flow year.

13% rate adjustment is recommended for 2025 knowing that these large improvements are coming online.
— Brian Grim

Water Rate IncreaseDiscussion on water fund budget.

They cannot hook up to the drain because supposedly that's a private storm sewer that's in the backyard there.
— Gary Peters

Bayside DrainageDescribing the drainage issue at Bayside Lane.

Lisa WayMayor

Presiding over the council work session.

Brian GrimFinance Director

Presented financial data for water and sewer funds and budget adjustments.

Gary PetersDirector of Public Works

Provided insights on drainage, sewer flows, and infrastructure.

Alison FossenDirector of Administration

Leading the special benefit analysis discussion.

Jasper KruglCity Administrator

Coordinated with consultants on utility rate studies.

Shannon SweeneyConsultant

David Drown and Associates; advised on utility rate adjustments.

Bayside LaneSt. BonifaciusHighlandJennings (drainage area)