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City Council Meeting
Monday, June 23, 2025, 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers | 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
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1. City Council Minutes
2. Claims/Bills
3. Upcoming Work Session and Council Training Schedule
4. Annual Performance Review of the City Administrator
5. Hire Records Technician
6. 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Presentation
7. Tree Inventory Analysis & Maintenance Strategy
8. Update - Park and Facilities Department
9. Update - Park Commission
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Consent Agenda
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the item will be removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion and action.
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City Administrator/Engineer Report
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Mayor/Council Report
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Date: June 23, 2025 Item: 1
Presenter: Christine Lusian, City Clerk
Section: Consent Agenda
Title: City Council Minutes
1.Purpose:
The purpose of this item is to approve the City Council meeting minutes.
2.Staff Recommendation:
Approve the City Council work session and regular meeting minutes.
AGENDA ITEM
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the City Council work session and regular meeting minutes.
Exhibits
06-09-2025 CC Minutes - work session
06-09-2025 CC Minutes
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Minutes
City Council Work Session
Monday, June 9, 2025, 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers | 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
ROLL CALL
City Council members present: Mayor Bob Tunheim, City Council Members Alisa Benson,
Jacqueline Ricks, and Jon Schwingler. Absent: Steve Persian
Staff present: City Administrator Adam Edwards, Community Development Director Laura Oakden.
REVIEW COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES (PART 2)
Administrator Edwards reviewed action items from the previous work session and detailed
enhancements to the customer service process with the new key step of including all council in
staff’s follow up of requests, concerns, and complaints initially submitted to council.
Topics the group discussed included prioritization of resources for customer service
improvements, strategies for environmental protection and tree canopy management, assessment
of park needs and planning, development and use of short videos as a new communications tool,
budget and levy planning process, review of capital needs for city facilities, and possible
adjustments to work session scheduling.
The group directed staff to strengthen interagency collaboration and expand public education
efforts around water and shoreland preservation priorities, including guidance such as a
recommended species list.
ADJOURNMENT
Work session ended at 5:51 p.m.
ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL
_____________________________________ ___________________________________
Christine Lusian, City Clerk Bob Tunheim, Mayor
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Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
Monday, June 9, 2025, 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
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Mayor Tunheim called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Orono City Council members present: Mayor Bob Tunheim, City Council Members Alisa Benson,
Jacqueline Ricks, and Jon Schwingler. Members absent: Steve Persian.
Staff present were City Attorney Soren Mattick, City Administrator/Engineer Adam Edwards, Finance
Director Maggie Jin, and City Planner Melanie Curtis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Agenda was approved by consensus with one deletion. The Community Development Report was
removed from the agenda at the request of the applicant.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Council Minutes
2. Claims/Bills
3. Upcoming Work Session and Council Training Schedule
4. Hire Police Officer
5. Hire Seasonal Employees
6. Fireworks Display June 13
7. Fireworks Display June 19
8. Solicitor License
9. 2025 Sewer Rehabilitation Award (25-012)
This item was removed from the Consent Agenda
10. LA24-000068, 430 Old Crystal Bay Road, Final Plat Amendment, Resolution 7595
11. LA25-000007, 4745 North Shore Drive, After-the-fact Conditional Use Permit Amendment –
Resolution 7589
This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.
Benson moved, Ricks seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda with Items 9 and 11 removed.
VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ritchie Anderson, 3205 Crystal Bay Road, provided comments.
9. 2025 Sewer Rehabilitation Award (25-012)
Benson asked about the sewer use statistics provided by the Metropolitan Council.
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Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
Monday, June 9, 2025, 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
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Benson moved, Schwingler seconded, to approve the 2025 Sewer Rehabilitation Award to Hydro-
Klean for $261,339.76 and authorize Bolton and Menk to perform design and construction
oversight for a fee not to exceed $12,800. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
11. LA25-000007, 4745 North Shore Drive, After-the-fact Conditional Use Permit Amendment –
Resolution 7589
Benson asked to pull this item as several Council members were not part of earlier discussions.
City Planner Curtis answered questions about the planting and screening planned.
Benson moved, Ricks seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 7589 as drafted. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
PUBLIC HEARING
12. Stubbs Bay Lake Improvement District Public Hearing
The City Council is requested to receive a presentation from the group requesting that a Stubbs Bay Lake
Improvement District be established.
Karena Casey, 255 Landmark Drive, Orono, presented the proposal for the Lake Improvement District
(LID).
Mayor Tunheim opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m.
Lee Harren, 175 Landmark Drive, spoke in favor of the LID.
John Theisse, 3855 Bayside Road, said he was in favor of the LID.
Jeff Strandberg, 3895 Bayside Road, asked for approval of the Stubbs Bay LID.
Mark Berg, 3845 Bayside Road. spoke in support of the LID.
Steve Nielsen, 3300 Carman Road, Carman Bay, a representative of the Carman Bay LID, spoke in
support of the Stubbs Bay LID.
Marilyn Nelson, 446, 500, and 550 Tonkawa Road, a family ownership group, spoke in favor of the LID.
Sandy Rasmussen, 1186 Wildhurst Trail, Forest Lake Bay, asked the Council to recognize that each Bay
will need to be taken into consideration based on its individual circumstances.
Mike Lee, 3424 Easton St., supported the LID.
Brian Rasmussen, 1186 Wildhurst Trail, Forest Lake Bay, mentioned the difference between milfoil and
coontail.
Nancy Solie, 3500 Bayside Road, spoke in favor of the LID.
Cindy McDonnell, 1420 Baldur Park Road, talked about their experience on North Arm Bay and spoke in
favor of LIDs.
Mark Casey, 255 Landmark Drive, spoke in favor of the LID.
Tom Goodyear, 712 Tonkawa Road, raised concerns about the chemicals that are used to treat invasive
plants and the effects on fish based on studies done on minnows.
Maryann Merideth, 405 Oxford Road, asked the Council to approve the LID.
Mark Johnson, 555 Oxford Road, spoke in favor of the LID.
Kathy Sawicki, 4510 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake Bay, said milfoil has not disappeared from Forest
Lake Bay.
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City Council Regular Meeting
Monday, June 9, 2025, 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
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Barbara Schmidt, 50 Landmark Drive, agreed there is a weed problem, but asked the City to look at other
options and think about the whole picture, the long-term cost, and commitment.
Ed Rockwell, 4888 Edgewater Drive, Mound, spoke in opposition to the LID on behalf of residents of the
Lake Minnetonka area.
Lee Harren, 175 Landmark Drive, spoke about financing.
Karena Casey, 255 Landmark Drive, clarified points from the hearing concerning chemical safety and
financing.
Eric Evenson, Executive Director of the Lake Minnetonka Association, spoke in favor of LIDs.
Barbara Schmidt, 50 Landmark Drive, read the Minnesota Rules on LIDS and liability for them.
Mayor Tunheim closed the public hearing at 8:12 p.m.
The Council discussed the issue and asked questions of staff, technical experts, and the public.
Benson moved, Schwingler seconded, to accept the Certified Petition for the establishment of the
Stubbs Bay Lake Improvement District. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
Benson moved, Schwingler seconded, to adopt Resolution 7495 establishing the Stubbs Bay Lake
Improvement District. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
Benson moved, Schwingler seconded, to appoint the Initial Board of Directors as submitted for the
Stubbs Bay Lake Improvement District. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
RECESS & RECONVENE
Mayor Tunheim recessed the meeting at 9:10 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
13. LA25-000019, 245 Ferndale Road N, RUPD Concept Plan Review
This item was removed from the Agenda at the request of the applicant.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR/ENGINEER REPORT
City Administrator/Engineer Edwards gave an update on upcoming projects.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
14. Council Committee and Board Reports
Tunheim reported on the Long Lake Fire Advisory Council meeting. The minutes were distributed in the
packet.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT
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City Council Regular Meeting
Monday, June 9, 2025, 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
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None
CLOSED SESSION
15. Annual Performance Review of the City Administrator
16. Labor Negotiation Discussion
Benson moved, Ricks seconded, to enter into closed session at 9:27 p.m., as permitted by Section
13D.05 Subd. 3a to discuss the Annual Review of the City Administrator and Section 13D.03 to
discuss the City’s labor negotiation strategy related to the City’s negotiations with LELS Local
168, Police Sergeants, LELS Local No. 40, Patrol Officers, IUOE Local No. 49 AFL-CIO,
and OPEIU Local No. 12 AFL-CIO. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
(The City Council was in closed session from 9:27 p.m. to 11:37 p.m.)
ADJOURNMENT
Benson moved, Ricks seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 11:37 p.m. to Monday, June 23, 2025, at
6:00 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
ATTEST:
_____________________________________ _______________________________________
Christine Lusian, City Clerk Bob Tunheim, Mayor
Minutes approved by Orono City Council June 23, 2025. Meeting videos and transcripts available
at oronomn.gov.
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Date: June 23, 2025 Item: 2
Presenter: Kellie Hoen, Administrative Assistant
Section: Consent Agenda
Title: Claims/Bills
1.Purpose:
The purpose of this action item is to approve payment of claims made on the City for services
and/or products provided to the City.
2.Background:
The attached claims for payment have been received by the City. Staff has reviewed the claims and
is recommending approval of the listing for payment. The claims will be paid by checks 126192 to
126271, and ACH transactions 20130696 to 20130701 totaling $356,271.73
3.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of a motion authorizing payment to the claims listed as presented.
AGENDA ITEM
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Motion to approve the claims list as presented.
Exhibits
Check Register 2025-06-18
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City of Orono Check Register - COUNCIL REPORT Page: 1
Check Issue Dates: 6/10/2025 - 6/23/2025 Jun 18, 2025 08:57AM
Check Check Invoice Invoice GL Account Description Department Invoice
Payee Issue Date Number Number Amount
AT&T MOBILTY 06/13/2025 126192 2873263283 701-49800-321 AT&T BILL 04/26/24-05/25/25 Fleet Services 44.88
AT&T MOBILTY 06/13/2025 126192 2873263283 101-43100-321 AT&T BILL 04/26/24-05/25/25 Brush Site 38.23
AT&T MOBILTY 06/13/2025 126192 2873263283 602-49450-321 AT&T BILL 04/26/24-05/25/25 Sewer 123.39
AT&T MOBILTY 06/13/2025 126192 2873263283 601-49400-321 AT&T BILL 04/26/24-05/25/25 Water 161.62
AT&T MOBILTY 06/13/2025 126192 2873263283 101-41900-321 AT&T BILL 04/26/24-05/25/25 Central Services 241.08
AT&T MOBILTY 06/13/2025 126192 2873263283 101-43000-321 AT&T BILL 04/26/24-05/25/25 Public Works Department 439.28
AT&T MOBILTY 06/13/2025 126192 2873263283 613-49830-321 AT&T BILL 04/26/24-05/25/25 Golf Course 83.11
AT&T MOBILTY 06/13/2025 126192 2873263283 101-45200-321 AT&T BILL 04/26/24-05/25/25 Parks 38.23
AT&T MOBILTY 06/13/2025 126192 2873263283 101-42400-321 AT&T BILL 04/26/24-05/25/25 Building & Zoning 166.22
AT&T MOBILTY 06/13/2025 126192 2873263283 101-42110-321 AT&T BILL 04/26/24-05/25/25 Police Department 76.46
Total 126192:1,412.50
1-800-RADIATOR & A/C OF MIN 06/23/2025 126193 76795805 701-49800-222 PD DURANGO RADIATOR Fleet Services 165.00
Total 126193:165.00
ABDO LLP 06/23/2025 126194 508100 601-49400-301 2024 AUDIT Water 3,375.00
ABDO LLP 06/23/2025 126194 508100 602-49450-301 2024 AUDIT Sewer 4,250.00
ABDO LLP 06/23/2025 126194 508100 613-49830-301 2024 AUDIT Golf Course 500.00
ABDO LLP 06/23/2025 126194 508100 651-49910-301 2024 AUDIT Storm Water 2,250.00
ABDO LLP 06/23/2025 126194 508100 101-41900-301 2024 AUDIT Central Services 5,125.00
Total 126194:15,500.00
ALL AROUND PROPERTY PRES 06/23/2025 126195 RAS25-0000 101-34410 BP REFUND - RAS25-000036 - 200 LEAF ST.167.23
Total 126195:167.23
ALLEN'S SERVICE 06/23/2025 126196 25-40368 701-49800-402 PD SQUAD TOWED TO DAVIS WITH BLOWN EN Fleet Services 191.00
ALLEN'S SERVICE 06/23/2025 126196 25-40894 701-49800-402 PD TAHOE 271 TOWING Fleet Services 191.00
Total 126196:382.00
BIFFS INC 06/23/2025 126197 INV252362 101-45200-415 BIFF RENTAL-BEDERWOOD PARK Parks 257.00
BIFFS INC 06/23/2025 126197 INV252363 101-45200-415 BIFF RENTAL-SUMMIT BEACH Parks 166.00
BIFFS INC 06/23/2025 126197 INV252364 101-45200-415 BIFF RENTAL-HACKBERRY PARK Parks 182.00
BIFFS INC 06/23/2025 126197 INV252365 613-49830-415 BIFF RENTAL-GOLF COURSE Golf Course 91.00
BIFFS INC 06/23/2025 126197 INV252366 101-45200-415 BIFF RENTAL-CRYSTAL BAY PLAYGROUND Parks 91.00
BIFFS INC 06/23/2025 126197 INV252367 101-45200-415 BIFF RENTAL-NAVARRE PLAYGROUND Parks 166.00
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Check Issue Dates: 6/10/2025 - 6/23/2025 Jun 18, 2025 08:57AM
Check Check Invoice Invoice GL Account Description Department Invoice
Payee Issue Date Number Number Amount
BIFFS INC 06/23/2025 126197 INV252368 101-45200-415 BIFF RENTAL-LURTON PARK Parks 91.00
BIFFS INC 06/23/2025 126197 INV252369 101-43100-415 BIFF RENTAL-BRUSH SITE Brush Site 91.00
Total 126197:1,135.00
BOLTON & MENK INC.06/23/2025 126198 0363470 101-42400-304 BUILSING PERMIT APPLICANT RESPONSE Building & Zoning 285.00
Total 126198:285.00
Bratt Tree Company 06/23/2025 126199 19513 101-43000-405 TREE REMOVAL TASK 95617 Public Works Department 5,350.00
Total 126199:5,350.00
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 06/23/2025 126200 2717-0000G 101-41600-307 ADMINISTRATION/GENERAL MATTERS 05/25 Law/Legal Services 7,236.00
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 06/23/2025 126200 2717-0004G 101-42110-307 POLICE MATTERS 05/25 Police Department 799.00
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 06/23/2025 126200 2717-0115G 101-41600-308 CODE ENFORCEMENT RESEARCH - IVY AND RE Law/Legal Services 272.00
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 06/23/2025 126200 2717-0201G 101-41600-307 MISC RECORDINGS 05/25 Law/Legal Services 1,643.36
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 06/23/2025 126200 2717-0802G 101-43280-307 B&Z ASSISTANCE 05/25 Special Services 595.00
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 06/23/2025 126200 2717-0939G 101-43280-307 RAS24-000071 - 1205 TONKAWA RD - COVENAN Special Services 59.00
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 06/23/2025 126200 2717-0960G 101-43280-307 LA25-000015 485 ORONO ORCHARD RD S - FINA Special Services 137.50
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 06/23/2025 126200 2717-0962G 101-43280-307 LA25-000012 - 1205 TONKAWA RD Special Services 1,127.50
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 06/23/2025 126200 2717-0963G 101-43280-307 LA24-000068 - 430 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD Special Services 3,300.00
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 06/23/2025 126200 2717-0964G 101-43280-307 LA25-000007 - 4745 NORTH SHORE DR Special Services 82.50
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 06/23/2025 126200 2717-0965G 101-43280-307 LA25-000010 - 2625 NORTH SHORE DR Special Services 82.50
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 06/23/2025 126200 2717-0966G 101-43280-307 LA25-000011 - 3275 CARMAN ROAD Special Services 82.50
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 06/23/2025 126200 2717-0967G 101-43280-307 LA25-000018 - 200 WOODHILL RD Special Services 82.50
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 06/23/2025 126200 2717-0998G 101-41600-306 PROSECUTION SERVICES 05/25 Law/Legal Services 44.00
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 06/23/2025 126200 2717-0999G 101-41600-306 PROSECUTION SERVICES 05/25 Law/Legal Services 4,661.64
Total 126200:20,205.00
CARGILL INCORPORATED 06/23/2025 126201 2911117103 601-49400-216 NAVARRE WATER PLANT SOFTENER SALT Water 6,777.10
Total 126201:6,777.10
CENTRAL PENSION FUND SOU 06/23/2025 126202 06.12.25 FU 101-21705 CENTRAL PENSION FUND 06.12.2025 2,160.00
Total 126202:2,160.00
CENTURYLINK 06/23/2025 126203 06.2025 WT 601-49400-321 WTP PHONE/INTERNET 06/04/2025-07/03/2025 Water 151.38
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Check Issue Dates: 6/10/2025 - 6/23/2025 Jun 18, 2025 08:57AM
Check Check Invoice Invoice GL Account Description Department Invoice
Payee Issue Date Number Number Amount
Total 126203:151.38
CHEVROLET 06/23/2025 126204 27109 701-49800-222 PD 271 TAHOE WINDOW SWITCHES Fleet Services 104.82
Total 126204:104.82
CITY OF LONG LAKE 06/23/2025 126205 05.2025 UTIL 601-49400-387 MAY WATER 2025 Water 2,724.20
CITY OF LONG LAKE 06/23/2025 126205 05.2025 UTIL 602-49450-387 MAY SEWER 2025 Sewer 4,097.58
Total 126205:6,821.78
CJS SERVICES LLC 06/23/2025 126206 1653 101-43000-405 TASK 94552 ROW TREES Public Works Department 4,341.00
Total 126206:4,341.00
CORE & MAIN 06/23/2025 126207 INV0017905 602-49450-227 UTILITY FLAGS FOR LOCATES Sewer 539.05
CORE & MAIN 06/23/2025 126207 INV0017905 601-49400-227 UTILITY FLAGS FOR LOCATES Water 539.05
Total 126207:1,078.10
DAHLHEIMER BEVERAGE MON 06/23/2025 126208 2488937 613-49830-093 SNACKS Golf Course 51.30
DAHLHEIMER BEVERAGE MON 06/23/2025 126208 2488937 613-49830-091 BEER Golf Course 260.30
Total 126208:311.60
DELANO CARQUEST 06/23/2025 126209 6829-325117 701-49800-221 490 AIR COMPRESSOR BATTERY Fleet Services 139.55
DELANO CARQUEST 06/23/2025 126209 6829-325166 701-49800-222 VEHICLE BATTERY Fleet Services 27.00-
DELANO CARQUEST 06/23/2025 126209 6829-325197 701-49800-221 483 TRAILER LICENSE PLATE LIGHT Fleet Services 5.79
DELANO CARQUEST 06/23/2025 126209 6829-325479 701-49800-222 PD RAM TRUCK PARTS Fleet Services 9.28
DELANO CARQUEST 06/23/2025 126209 6829-325491 701-49800-222 PD RAM TRUCK Fleet Services 9.28
Total 126209:136.90
DOCK & LIFT INC 06/23/2025 126210 516686 101-41900-404 DOCK INSTALL - BIG ISLAND Central Services 1,165.00
Total 126210:1,165.00
ECM PUBLISHERS INC 06/23/2025 126211 1049987 101-41300-340 JOB POSTING Administration 348.20
ECM PUBLISHERS INC 06/23/2025 126211 1050798 101-42400-352 PH FOR B&Z - JUNE 2025 Building & Zoning 107.10
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City of Orono Check Register - COUNCIL REPORT Page: 4
Check Issue Dates: 6/10/2025 - 6/23/2025 Jun 18, 2025 08:57AM
Check Check Invoice Invoice GL Account Description Department Invoice
Payee Issue Date Number Number Amount
ECM PUBLISHERS INC 06/23/2025 126211 1050872 101-43000-340 PUBLIC WORKS JOB POSTING - MAINTENANCE Public Works Department 349.20
ECM PUBLISHERS INC 06/23/2025 126211 1052081 101-43000-340 PUBLIC WORKS JOB POSTING - MAINTENANCE Public Works Department 129.20
Total 126211:933.70
EHLERS 06/23/2025 126212 101552 235-45690-319 2024 TIF REVIEW AND PREPARATION 700.00
Total 126212:700.00
ESSAY HOLDINGS 06/23/2025 126213 UB REFUND 999-10015 UB REFUND - 2615 CASCADE LANE - ESSAY HO 253.29
Total 126213:253.29
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 06/23/2025 126214 1-10806514 701-49800-222 428 STEERING GEAR BOX Fleet Services 1,155.72
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 06/23/2025 126214 1-10816375 701-49800-222 PD 277 OIL FILTERS Fleet Services 35.94
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 06/23/2025 126214 1-10839128 701-49800-222 PD RAM TRUCK PARTS Fleet Services 24.26
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 06/23/2025 126214 229-028739 701-49800-222 PD RAM TRUCK PARTS Fleet Services 364.10
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 06/23/2025 126214 70-591222 701-49800-222 PD OIL FILTERS Fleet Services 143.88
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 06/23/2025 126214 70-591706 701-49800-222 STAFF VEHICLE BATTERY Fleet Services 17.97
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 06/23/2025 126214 70-591898 613-49830-221 GOLF CART PARTS / BATTERY Golf Course 122.46
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 06/23/2025 126214 70-592156 701-49800-222 PD DODGE JOURNEY ENGINE AIR AND CAB AIR Fleet Services 35.27
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 06/23/2025 126214 70-592159 701-49800-222 PD JOURNEY WIPERS Fleet Services 18.60
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 06/23/2025 126214 70-592298 701-49800-222 PD RAM TRUCK PARTS Fleet Services 45.12
Total 126214:1,963.32
FERGUSON WATERWORKS #25 06/23/2025 126215 0548904 601-49400-227 1" WATER METER GASKETS Water 37.61
Total 126215:37.61
FLATOUT TIRE SERVICE LLC 06/23/2025 126216 27924 701-49800-403 429 TIRE REPAIRS Fleet Services 1,031.00
Total 126216:1,031.00
G&H Distributing & Supply Inc 06/23/2025 126217 00186850 602-49450-222 EASEMENT MACHINE INLET WATER HOSE LEA Sewer 223.99
G&H Distributing & Supply Inc 06/23/2025 126217 00186887 602-49450-222 VAC TRUCK FILL HOSE ADAPTER Sewer 9.88
Total 126217:233.87
GOPHER ACE 06/23/2025 126218 025115/1 701-49800-215 NUTS/BOLTS Fleet Services 21.30
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Check Issue Dates: 6/10/2025 - 6/23/2025 Jun 18, 2025 08:57AM
Check Check Invoice Invoice GL Account Description Department Invoice
Payee Issue Date Number Number Amount
GOPHER ACE 06/23/2025 126218 025202/1 101-45200-404 PARK SIGN REPAIR Parks 133.89
GOPHER ACE 06/23/2025 126218 025205/1 101-41900-223 PAINT SUPPLIES Central Services 11.57
GOPHER ACE 06/23/2025 126218 025259/1 101-41900-221 DRINKING FOUNTAIN REPAIR Central Services 24.58
GOPHER ACE 06/23/2025 126218 025302/1 101-41900-223 LANDSCAPING MATERIALS Central Services 47.96
GOPHER ACE 06/23/2025 126218 025308/1 101-41900-221 HANG STRIPS Central Services 13.99
GOPHER ACE 06/23/2025 126218 025319/1 101-41900-221 HANG STRIPS Central Services 13.99
GOPHER ACE 06/23/2025 126218 25239/1 101-41900-223 DOOR REPAIR SUPPLIES Central Services 20.88
GOPHER ACE 06/23/2025 126218 25250/1 101-41900-223 BUILDING REPAIRS COPY ROOM Central Services 20.98
GOPHER ACE 06/23/2025 126218 25257/1 101-42260-223 STATION CLEANING SUPPLIES Fire Protection Services 8.59
Total 126218:317.73
GOPHER STATE ONE CALL 06/23/2025 126219 5050665 602-49450-319 SPLIT DISTRIBUTION LOCATES Sewer 324.67
GOPHER STATE ONE CALL 06/23/2025 126219 5050665 601-49400-319 SPLIT DISTRIBUTION LOCATES Water 324.68
Total 126219:649.35
GOVT FINANCE OFFICERS ASS 06/23/2025 126220 300039995-2 101-41500-433 2025 MEMBERSHIP - MAGGIE JIN Finance Department 170.00
Total 126220:170.00
HAWKINS INC 06/23/2025 126221 7099479 601-49400-216 CHLORINE TANKS FOR WATER PLANTS Water 60.00
Total 126221:60.00
HENNEPIN COUNTY ACCOUNT 06/23/2025 126222 1000247162 101-42110-414 HC RADIO/MDC LEASE FEE Police Department 3,073.86
HENNEPIN COUNTY ACCOUNT 06/23/2025 126222 1000247178 651-49910-414 PW RADIO LEASE 5/2025 Storm Water 320.43
HENNEPIN COUNTY ACCOUNT 06/23/2025 126222 1000247213 101-42260-414 FIRE RADIO LEASE 5/2025 Fire Protection Services 844.77
Total 126222:4,239.06
HIGHVIEW PLUMBING INC 06/23/2025 126223 17623 602-49450-319 I&I INSPECTION BY HIGHVIEW PLUMBING Sewer 250.00
HIGHVIEW PLUMBING INC 06/23/2025 126223 17631 602-49450-319 I&I INSPECTION BY HIGHVIEW PLUMBING Sewer 250.00
Total 126223:500.00
HOLIDAY OUTDOOR DECOR 06/23/2025 126224 INV20074 603-49500-442 BANNER REPLACEMENT FOR CLEAN UP EVENT Recycling 392.25
Total 126224:392.25
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Payee Issue Date Number Number Amount
INDEPENDANT PET PARTNERS 06/23/2025 126225 PS-INV1043 101-42110-230 K9 SUPPLIES Police Department 34.99
Total 126225:34.99
JENNIFER SCHUGEL 06/23/2025 126226 1971 FAGER 999-10015 UB REFUND - 1971 FAGERNESS POINT RD - SC 15.01
Total 126226:15.01
KIRVIDA FIRE 06/23/2025 126227 13327 101-42260-402 REPAIR TO L1 PUMP Fire Protection Services 489.97
Total 126227:489.97
LAKESCAPE LLC 06/23/2025 126228 1565 101-45200-404 BEACH WEED REMOVAL Parks 948.75
Total 126228:948.75
LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TR 06/23/2025 126229 2025 LMC W 703-49960-151 2025 2ND HALF WC INSURANCE 72,039.00
Total 126229:72,039.00
LEO WEB PROTECT INC.06/23/2025 126230 8105988371 710-49970-416 MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION 6/25 IT Services 143.06
Total 126230:143.06
LI HWA TU OR WILLIAM PEPER 06/23/2025 126231 UB REFUND 999-10015 UB REFUND - 3650 LYRIC AVE - TU/PEPER 30.56
Total 126231:30.56
MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT LLC 06/23/2025 126232 P49960 101-42260-310 NEW FIRE HELMET FOR FLERMOEN Fire Protection Services 441.45
Total 126232:441.45
MALONEY, MARK 06/23/2025 126233 UB REFUND 999-10015 UB REFUND - 2213 SHADYWOOD RD - MALONE 106.88
Total 126233:106.88
MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY 06/23/2025 126234 26597585 701-49800-212 UNLEADED FUEL Fleet Services 2,161.62
Total 126234:2,161.62
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Check Check Invoice Invoice GL Account Description Department Invoice
Payee Issue Date Number Number Amount
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS 06/23/2025 126235 46023441 101-43000-224 PATCHING Public Works Department 76.60
Total 126235:76.60
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ENVI 06/23/2025 126236 0001188563 602-49450-383 WASTWATER SERVICE 7/2025 Sewer 60,575.15
Total 126236:60,575.15
Mid-America Business Systems In 06/23/2025 126237 20250578 710-49970-401 MICROFICHE SCANNER SETUP IT Services 308.00
Total 126237:308.00
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF 06/23/2025 126238 WATER TES 601-20802 2025-2ND QTR WATER TEST FEE 2,799.00
Total 126238:2,799.00
Minnesota Topsoil 06/23/2025 126239 4468 101-43100-223 BLACK DIRT Brush Site 495.00
Total 126239:495.00
MORRIE'S BUFFALO FORD 06/23/2025 126240 1007694 701-49800-222 STAFF VEHICLE 110 WASHER FLUID SPRAY HO Fleet Services 60.14
Total 126240:60.14
MTI DISTRIBUTING INC 06/23/2025 126241 1477399-00 613-49830-404 MOWER REPAIR Golf Course 80.96
Total 126241:80.96
NAVARRE HARDWARE 06/23/2025 126242 350205 101-43000-222 TRUCK CLEANING SUPPLIES Public Works Department 37.98
NAVARRE HARDWARE 06/23/2025 126242 350256 701-49800-215 SHOP SUPPLIES Fleet Services 12.99
Total 126242:50.97
Newegg Business Inc 06/23/2025 126243 1305498667 710-49970-221 LATOP FOR PWORKS IT Services 542.99
Total 126243:542.99
O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES 06/23/2025 126244 2462-209033 701-49800-222 PD JOURNEY MIRROR REPAIR Fleet Services 13.99
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Check Check Invoice Invoice GL Account Description Department Invoice
Payee Issue Date Number Number Amount
Total 126244:13.99
PIONEER MANUFACTURING C 06/23/2025 126245 INV-252517 101-41900-223 STARLINER FIELD PAINTER SUPPLIES Central Services 679.90
Total 126245:679.90
PLUNKETT'S 06/23/2025 126246 9199617 101-41900-404 CITY HALL PEST CONTROL Central Services 271.71
Total 126246:271.71
QUADIENT INC 06/23/2025 126247 06.2025 POS 101-41900-322 POSTAGE REFILL Central Services 999.29
Total 126247:999.29
QUALITY FLOW SYSTEMS INC 06/23/2025 126248 49062 602-49450-406 GRINDER STATION REPAIRS Sewer 3,460.00
Total 126248:3,460.00
SCOTT OR MORGAN KIRSCHN 06/23/2025 126249 UB REFUND 999-10015 UB REFUND - 1090 HERITAGE LN - KIRSCHNER 23.71
Total 126249:23.71
SECURITY & SOUND CO 06/23/2025 126250 29801 231-45650-580 PD CAMERA UPGRADES 7,989.00
Total 126250:7,989.00
SERVIN PLUMBING & HEATING 06/23/2025 126251 BP REFUND 601-39610 BP REFUND - P24-000149 - 4423 NORTH SHORE 584.64
Total 126251:584.64
SHEILA OR THOMAS BROWNE 06/23/2025 126252 UB REFUND 999-10015 UB REFUND - 760 BROWN RD S - BROWNE 15.16
Total 126252:15.16
SHERWIN WILLIAMS 06/23/2025 126253 2393-8 101-41900-223 PAINT SUPPLIES Central Services 31.44
Total 126253:31.44
SiteOne Landscape Supply LLC 06/23/2025 126254 154626017-0 613-49830-225 GOLF COURSE SUPPLIES Golf Course 212.54
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Check Issue Dates: 6/10/2025 - 6/23/2025 Jun 18, 2025 08:57AM
Check Check Invoice Invoice GL Account Description Department Invoice
Payee Issue Date Number Number Amount
Total 126254:212.54
STA SAFE LOCKSMITH 06/23/2025 126255 012729 101-42110-404 REPAIR LOCK AT PD1 Police Department 548.60
STA SAFE LOCKSMITH 06/23/2025 126255 012792 101-42110-404 REPAIR LOCK AT PD1 Police Department 213.80
Total 126255:762.40
STREICHER'S 06/23/2025 126256 I1765424 101-42110-226 UNIFORMS/FOURNIER Police Department 129.99
STREICHER'S 06/23/2025 126256 I1765426 101-42110-226 UNIFORMS/RUSSETH Police Department 48.00
STREICHER'S 06/23/2025 126256 I1765570 101-42110-226 UNIFORMS/SZCZEPANIK Police Department 94.99
STREICHER'S 06/23/2025 126256 I1766923 101-42110-226 UNIFORMS/SCHWARZ Police Department 51.99
STREICHER'S 06/23/2025 126256 I1766934 101-42110-226 UNIFORMS/THOMAS Police Department 53.98
STREICHER'S 06/23/2025 126256 I1766972 101-42110-226 UNIFORMS/WHITE Police Department 40.00
Total 126256:418.95
STREICHER'S 06/23/2025 126257 I1766840 101-42260-226 DUTY UNIFORM Fire Protection Services 79.99
STREICHER'S 06/23/2025 126257 I1766841 101-42260-226 DUTY UNIFORM Fire Protection Services 517.98
Total 126257:597.97
SUREFITTERS 06/23/2025 126258 79046 701-49800-221 452/604 SAFETY LIGHTS Fleet Services 668.16
Total 126258:668.16
U.S. AutoForce 06/23/2025 126259 INV0009569 701-49800-222 PD TIRES Fleet Services 1,268.00
U.S. AutoForce 06/23/2025 126259 INV0009574 701-49800-222 PD TIRES Fleet Services 370.06
Total 126259:1,638.06
UNIFIRST CORPORATION 06/23/2025 126260 1410147726 613-49830-223 RUGS & CLEANING TOWELS-GOLF Golf Course 109.92
UNIFIRST CORPORATION 06/23/2025 126260 1410147761 101-45200-226 UNIFORMS - PARKS Parks 16.14
UNIFIRST CORPORATION 06/23/2025 126260 1410147761 613-49830-226 UNIFORMS-GOLF COURSE Golf Course 16.14
UNIFIRST CORPORATION 06/23/2025 126260 1410147761 101-41900-226 UNIFORMS-FACILITY Central Services 2.70
UNIFIRST CORPORATION 06/23/2025 126260 1410147761 101-43000-226 UNIFORMS - STORMWATER Public Works Department 62.40
UNIFIRST CORPORATION 06/23/2025 126260 1410147761 101-43000-226 UNIFORMS-STREETS Public Works Department 62.40
UNIFIRST CORPORATION 06/23/2025 126260 1410147761 601-49400-226 UNIFORMS PW-WATER DEPT Water 25.50
UNIFIRST CORPORATION 06/23/2025 126260 1410147761 602-49450-226 UNIFORMS PW-SEWER DEPT Sewer 25.50
UNIFIRST CORPORATION 06/23/2025 126260 1410147761 701-49800-226 UNIFORMS - FLEET Fleet Services 33.47
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Payee Issue Date Number Number Amount
UNIFIRST CORPORATION 06/23/2025 126260 1410147761 101-41900-223 MOPS/CLEANING TOWELS Central Services 24.41
UNIFIRST CORPORATION 06/23/2025 126260 1410147761 701-49800-221 SHOP TOWELS - PW Fleet Services 3.91
UNIFIRST CORPORATION 06/23/2025 126260 1410147761 101-43000-404 RUGS-PW Public Works Department 28.73
UNIFIRST CORPORATION 06/23/2025 126260 1410149260 613-49830-223 RUGS & CLEANING TOWELS-GOLF Golf Course 17.74
UNIFIRST CORPORATION 06/23/2025 126260 1410149332 101-45200-226 UNIFORMS - PARKS Parks 16.14
UNIFIRST CORPORATION 06/23/2025 126260 1410149332 101-41900-226 UNIFORMS-FACILITY Central Services 2.70
UNIFIRST CORPORATION 06/23/2025 126260 1410149332 613-49830-226 UNIFORMS-GOLF COURSE Golf Course 16.14
UNIFIRST CORPORATION 06/23/2025 126260 1410149332 101-43000-226 UNIFORMS - STORMWATER Public Works Department 62.40
UNIFIRST CORPORATION 06/23/2025 126260 1410149332 101-43000-226 UNIFORMS-STREETS Public Works Department 62.40
UNIFIRST CORPORATION 06/23/2025 126260 1410149332 601-49400-226 UNIFORMS PW-WATER DEPT Water 27.00
UNIFIRST CORPORATION 06/23/2025 126260 1410149332 602-49450-226 UNIFORMS PW-SEWER DEPT Sewer 27.00
UNIFIRST CORPORATION 06/23/2025 126260 1410149332 701-49800-226 UNIFORMS - FLEET Fleet Services 20.29
UNIFIRST CORPORATION 06/23/2025 126260 1410149332 101-41900-223 MOPS/CLEANING TOWELS Central Services 24.41
UNIFIRST CORPORATION 06/23/2025 126260 1410149332 701-49800-221 SHOP TOWELS - PW Fleet Services 3.91
UNIFIRST CORPORATION 06/23/2025 126260 1410149332 101-43000-404 RUGS-PW Public Works Department 28.73
Total 126260:720.08
UPNORTH GOLF 06/23/2025 126261 79547 613-49830-095 MERCHANDISE Golf Course 93.61
Total 126261:93.61
US Bank Equipment Finance 06/23/2025 126262 557835147 710-49970-413 COPIERS - 06/25 IT Services 1,519.43
Total 126262:1,519.43
VERIZON WIRELESS 06/23/2025 126263 6115697949 101-43100-321 ARLO CAMERAS - BRUSH SITE Brush Site 80.02
VERIZON WIRELESS 06/23/2025 126263 6115697949 101-45200-321 ARLO CAMERAS - LURTON DOG PARK Parks 80.02
VERIZON WIRELESS 06/23/2025 126263 6115697949 101-42110-321 ARLO CAMERAS - PD Police Department 80.02
VERIZON WIRELESS 06/23/2025 126263 6115697949 101-41900-321 ARLO CAMERAS - SPARE Central Services 40.01
Total 126263:280.07
Verizon Wireless Services LLC 06/23/2025 126264 9022402167 101-42110-311 INVESTIGATIONS DATA DUMP/25-2799 AND 25-2 Police Department 75.00
Total 126264:75.00
WASTE MANAGEMENT 06/23/2025 126265 0124596-280 603-49500-444 ORGANICS MAY 2025 Recycling 194.10
WASTE MANAGEMENT 06/23/2025 126265 0124596-280 603-49500-316 RECYCLING JUNE 2025 Recycling 20,286.49
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Check Check Invoice Invoice GL Account Description Department Invoice
Payee Issue Date Number Number Amount
Total 126265:20,480.59
WATER CONSERVATION SVC IN 06/23/2025 126266 150018 601-49400-405 LEAK DETECTION 2312 OLD BEACH RD Water 451.25
Total 126266:451.25
WESTSIDE WHOLESALE TIRE 06/23/2025 126267 963208 701-49800-222 SPARE RIM/WHEEL FOR FIRE TRUCKS AND VAC Fleet Services 572.75
WESTSIDE WHOLESALE TIRE 06/23/2025 126267 964498 701-49800-222 428 REPLACEMENT RIMS Fleet Services 479.98
WESTSIDE WHOLESALE TIRE 06/23/2025 126267 964677 613-49830-221 GOLF COURSE ROUGH MOWER TIRE Golf Course 68.00
WESTSIDE WHOLESALE TIRE 06/23/2025 126267 964735 701-49800-222 PD 247 TRUCK TIRES Fleet Services 605.32
Total 126267:1,726.05
Wright-Hennepin Coop Electric 06/23/2025 126268 3503221469 101-43100-381 BRUSH SITE 05/01/25-06/01/25 Brush Site 31.62
Wright-Hennepin Coop Electric 06/23/2025 126268 3503221469 101-43000-381 ELECTRICAL SERVICE 05/01/25-06/01/25 Public Works Department 177.67
Wright-Hennepin Coop Electric 06/23/2025 126268 3503221469 613-49830-381 GC SECURITY TO 07/31/2025 Golf Course 43.30
Total 126268:252.59
WS & D PERMIT SERVICE INC 06/23/2025 126269 RPS25-0000 101-32510 BP REFUND - RBG25-000098 - 2935 FARVIEW LA 1,192.82
WS & D PERMIT SERVICE INC 06/23/2025 126269 RPS25-0000 101-20802 BP REFUND - RBG25-000098 - 2935 FARVIEW LA 50.46
Total 126269:1,243.28
Yamaha Golf & Utility 06/23/2025 126270 01-310199 613-49830-415 GOLF CART RENTAL Golf Course 3,911.53
Yamaha Golf & Utility 06/23/2025 126270 01-310391 613-49830-221 GOLF CART REPAIR PARTS Golf Course 336.57
Total 126270:4,248.10
ZUMBRO TOOLS 06/23/2025 126271 06112517483 701-49800-240 MECHANICS TOOLS Fleet Services 291.00
Total 126271:291.00
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICE 06/23/2025 20130696 116M-DW1T-101-41900-201 TRANSPARENT ADHESIVE NOTES Central Services 8.54
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICE 06/23/2025 20130696 1FKP-PJYF-101-43000-222 STREETS VEHICLES HITCHES Public Works Department 235.16
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICE 06/23/2025 20130696 1FKP-PJYF-701-49800-215 SHOP SUPPLIES Fleet Services 119.52
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICE 06/23/2025 20130696 1FKP-PJYF-701-49800-240 MECHANICS TOOLS Fleet Services 20.78
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICE 06/23/2025 20130696 1FKP-PJYF-701-49800-212 DIESEL FUEL NOZZLE/HANDLE Fleet Services 44.99
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICE 06/23/2025 20130696 1FM3-49GN-710-49970-221 PWORKS COMPUTER PERIPHERAL IT Services 66.49
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Check Check Invoice Invoice GL Account Description Department Invoice
Payee Issue Date Number Number Amount
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICE 06/23/2025 20130696 1FM3-49GN-710-49970-221 CITY COMPUTER PERIPHERALS IT Services 248.56
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICE 06/23/2025 20130696 1FM3-49GN-710-49970-221 PD COMPUTER PERIPHERALS IT Services 129.79
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICE 06/23/2025 20130696 1M6X-LL19-101-41900-201 COMPUTER MONITOR STANDS Central Services 51.98
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICE 06/23/2025 20130696 1M6X-LL19-101-41900-223 LAUNDRY DETERGANT PODS Central Services 19.99
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICE 06/23/2025 20130696 1M6X-LL19-101-43000-489 PROMOTIONS AND DISCOUNTS Public Works Department 10.40-
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICE 06/23/2025 20130696 1M6X-LL19-101-43000-224 GRINDER CUTTING WHEELS Public Works Department 42.36
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICE 06/23/2025 20130696 1M6X-LL19-101-43000-224 PHONE CORDS Public Works Department 9.99
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICE 06/23/2025 20130696 1RHP-KV6X-101-42110-201 OFFICE SUPPLIES Police Department 35.52
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICE 06/23/2025 20130696 1RHP-KV6X-101-42110-221 SQAUD CAR EQUIPMENT Police Department 59.96
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICE 06/23/2025 20130696 1RHP-KV6X-101-42110-221 SQAUD CAR EQUIPMENT Police Department 72.70
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICE 06/23/2025 20130696 1WKW-GG44 601-49400-240 UTILITY TRUCK TOOLS Water 51.63
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICE 06/23/2025 20130696 1WKW-GG44 602-49450-227 UTILITY TRUCK TOOLS Sewer 51.63
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICE 06/23/2025 20130696 1WKW-GG44 601-49400-227 HYDRANT PARTS Water 9.89
Total 20130696:1,269.08
INNOVO BENEFITS ADMINISTR 06/23/2025 20130697 1529028 101-15998 HEALTH INSURANCE - 07.2025 AJ 730.68
INNOVO BENEFITS ADMINISTR 06/23/2025 20130697 1529028 601-49400-135 HEALTH INSURANCE - 07.2025-BR Water 730.68
INNOVO BENEFITS ADMINISTR 06/23/2025 20130697 1529028 101-42110-135 HEALTH INSURANCE - 07.2025-DM Police Department 730.68
INNOVO BENEFITS ADMINISTR 06/23/2025 20130697 1529028 101-42110-135 HEALTH INSURANCE - 07.2025-JW Police Department 730.68
INNOVO BENEFITS ADMINISTR 06/23/2025 20130697 1529028 101-21706 HEALTH INSURANCE - 07.2025 69,265.02
Total 20130697:72,187.74
LOGIS-WIRE 06/23/2025 20130698 152206 710-49970-575 SERVER MIGRATION IT Services 4,623.75
LOGIS-WIRE 06/23/2025 20130698 152235 710-49970-319 GOPHER STATE LOCATES IT Services 1.35
Total 20130698:4,625.10
MEDSURETY LLC 06/23/2025 20130699 5.2.25-6.8.25 101-21719 MFSA 5.2.25-6.8.25 FUNDS 51.22
MEDSURETY LLC 06/23/2025 20130699 5.9.25-6.15.2 101-21719 MFSA 5.9.25-6.15.25 FUNDS 23.17
Total 20130699:74.39
MN DEPT OF REVENUE-WIRE 06/23/2025 20130700 05.2025 Sale 601-39610 WATER METER SALES 46.00
MN DEPT OF REVENUE-WIRE 06/23/2025 20130700 05.2025 Sale 601-20806 WATER TAXABLE SALES 979.00
MN DEPT OF REVENUE-WIRE 06/23/2025 20130700 05.2025 Sale 601-20806 BULK WATER SALES 16.00
MN DEPT OF REVENUE-WIRE 06/23/2025 20130700 05.2025 Sale 613-37910 GREEN FEES 4,480.00
MN DEPT OF REVENUE-WIRE 06/23/2025 20130700 05.2025 Sale 613-37920 GOLF CART RENTAL 1,565.00
MN DEPT OF REVENUE-WIRE 06/23/2025 20130700 05.2025 Sale 613-37930 ALCOHOL/BEER 369.00
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Check Issue Dates: 6/10/2025 - 6/23/2025 Jun 18, 2025 08:57AM
Check Check Invoice Invoice GL Account Description Department Invoice
Payee Issue Date Number Number Amount
MN DEPT OF REVENUE-WIRE 06/23/2025 20130700 05.2025 Sale 613-37935 POP 24.00
MN DEPT OF REVENUE-WIRE 06/23/2025 20130700 05.2025 Sale 613-37940 CONCESSIONS - SALES TAX 162.00
MN DEPT OF REVENUE-WIRE 06/23/2025 20130700 05.2025 Sale 613-37960 GOLF BALLS 64.00
MN DEPT OF REVENUE-WIRE 06/23/2025 20130700 05.2025 Sale 613-37970 PRO SHOP SALES - SALES TAX 21.00
MN DEPT OF REVENUE-WIRE 06/23/2025 20130700 05.2025 Sale 101-39610 CREDIT - WRITE OFF 5.00-
Total 20130700:7,721.00
STREET FLEET EXPEDITED LL 06/23/2025 20130701 579816 701-49800-222 VEHICLE PARTS DELIVERY FOR PD SQUAD Fleet Services 115.76
Total 20130701:115.76
Grand Totals: 356,271.73
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Date: June 23, 2025 Item: 3
Presenter: Adam Edwards, City Administrator / Engineer
Section: Consent Agenda
Title: Upcoming Work Session and Council Training Schedule
1.Purpose:
The purpose of the action item is to schedule future work session agendas and council training /
orientations.
2.Background:
a. Work Sessions. This is an opportunity for council members to propose and agree to future
work session topics. Work session meetings are at 5 pm on the same days as 6 pm regular council
meetings. The table below lists upcoming proposed subjects and dates.
Date Subject Date Subject
13 Jan 14 Jul Code Enforcement
Average Lakeshore set back (Part 6)
27 Jan
Council Code of Conduct
28 Jul General Fund Budget UpdateSpecial Elections
Council Goals
10 Feb Council Code of Conduct (Part 2) 11 Aug Communications Plan Update
24 Feb Interview Commissioner Applicants
(Parks/Planning)25 Aug Enterprise Budget Update
10 Mar Fire Service Coverage Discussion 8 Sep Preliminary Levy / Budget
14 Apr Joint Meeting With Parks
Commission 22 Sep City Facilities Review
28 Apr Street Maintenance 2026
Average Lakeshore set back (Part 6)13 Oct Draft Capital Improvement Plans
12 May Request for Proposal (RFP) process
summary 27 Oct Draft Capital Improvement Plans
27 May City Goals and Vision Discussion -
Comp Plan look ahead 10 Nov
9 Jun City Goals and Vision Discussion
Part 2 24 Nov Fee Schedule Update
23 Jun Preliminary Budget Guidance 2026 8 Dec None
b. Council Trainings and Orientations. This is an opportunity for council members to propose
and agree to additional trainings or orientations for council.. Staff will then prepare and execute
the trainings. The table below lists upcoming proposed subjects and dates.
Date and Time Subject Location Staff Lead
AGENDA ITEM
23
March 7, 8:30-
10:00 Salt and Commodities Tours Wayzata and
Medina DJ
April 4, 10:00-
12:00
Orono's Conservation Design Code
Orientation Council Chambers Laura
May 21st and
22nd
New Council Member Orientation (CM
Schwingler)City Hall Dept Heads
3.Staff Recommendation:
I recommend the next work session occur as scheduled.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Move to approve the draft work session schedule.
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Date: June 23, 2025 Item: 4
Presenter: Adam Edwards, City Administrator / Engineer
Section: Consent Agenda
Title: Annual Performance Review of the City Administrator
1.Purpose:
The purpose of this item is to summarize the closed session held on June 9 to review City
Administrator Adam Edwards’ performance in 2024.
2.Background:
Pursuant to the State’s Open Meeting Law, Minn. Stat. Section 13D.05, Subd. 3(a), the City
Council conducted a closed meeting as part of its June 9, 2025 regular council meeting to evaluate
the performance of City Administrator/ City Engineer Adam Edwards in 2024.
3.Summary:
The Mayor, all Council Members, as well as Administrator Adam Edwards and City Attorney
Soren Mattick attended the closed session. At the meeting, the council began a review. The
discussion was a follow up to the meeting held in may which was curtailed due to the the lateness
of the hour. Discussion focused on ways to improve Council and Staff trust and teamwork.
4.Staff Recommendation:
None.
AGENDA ITEM
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Motion to approve this summary.
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Date: June 23, 2025 Item: 5
Presenter: Christine Lusian, City Clerk
Section: Consent Agenda
Title: Hire Records Technician
1.Purpose:
The purpose of this action item is to approve hiring a Part-Time Records Technician.
2.Background:
On May 12, 2025, Orono City Council approved the resignation of Karen Johnson and to rehire for
the Records Technician position and directed staff to initiate recruitment. This is a part-time
position scheduled for approximately 18 hours per week.
3.Recruitment:
Following City Council approval on May 12, 2025 the Part-Time Records Technician position was
advertised, and applications were accepted from May 16, 2025 to June 5, 2025. A team of staff
reviewed the submissions and three candidates were interviewed on June 4, 2025 by a two-person
staff panel. After conducting background investigation, staff selected a candidate to fill the
position.
4.Recommended Candidate:
Following the recruitment process for the Part-Time Records Technician position, staff
recommends the appointment of Jen Robertson to the role, with a proposed start date of July 7,
2025.
Jen holds a Bachelor’s Degree and brings over ten years of experience from the retirement plan
industry, including the first six years in an administrative role with responsibilities including
scanning and maintaining filing systems, as well as handling confidential information - experience
that aligns well with the requirements of the Records Technician position.
5.Recommended Compensation:
a. Salary. Starting wage of $16.48 per hour.
b. Benefits. Earned Sick and Safe Leave, accrual of one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours
worked. Enrollment in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA).
AGENDA ITEM
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Motion to appoint Jen Robertson as Records Technician at the rate of $16.48 per hour with a start date
of July 7, 2025.
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Date: June 23, 2025 Item: 6
Presenter: Maggie Jin, Finance Director
Section: Presentations
Title: 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Presentation
1.Purpose:
The purpose of this item is to publicly present the 2024 audit and draft Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report (ACFR) to the Council and public.
2.Background:
Upon completion of the annual audit, the City’s auditors publicly present the results to the Mayor
and Council. Andy Berg from Abdo is here tonight to present the 2024 audit results.
3.Staff Recommendation:
No action is required. This is an information item only.
AGENDA ITEM
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
No action is required. This is an information item only.
Exhibits
2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
2024 Executive Governance Summary
2024 Other Required Reports
2024 Audit Presentation
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ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE
FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2024
CITY OF ORONO,
MINNESOTA
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CITY OF ORONO, MINNESOTA
ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE
FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2024
REPORT PREPARED BY:
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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City of Orono, Minnesota
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Table of Contents
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Page No.
Introductory Section
Letter of Transmittal 11
Organization Chart 15
Elected and Appointed Officials 16
Financial Section
Independent Auditor s Report 19
Management s Discussion and Analysis 23
Basic Financial Statements
Government-wide Financial Statements
Statement of Net Position 39
Statement of Activities 40
Fund Financial Statements
Governmental Funds
Balance Sheet 44
Reconciliation of the Balance Sheet to the Statement of Net Position 45
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances 46
Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances
to the Statement of Activities 48
General Fund
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances - Budget and Actual 49
Proprietary Funds
Statement of Net Position 50
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position 51
Statement of Cash Flows 52
Notes to the Financial Statements 53
Required Supplementary Information
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General Employees Retirement Fund 86
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General Employees Retirement Fund 86
Notes to the Required Supplementary Information - General Employee Retirement Fund 87
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Public Employees Police and Fire Fund 89
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Public Employees Police and Fire Fund 89
Notes to the Required Supplementary Information - Public Employees Police and Fire Fund 90
OPEB Liability and Related Ratios 92
Combining and Individual Fund Financial Statements and Schedules
Nonmajor Governmental Funds
Combining Balance Sheet 96
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances 97
Nonmajor Special Revenue Funds
Combining Balance Sheet 100
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances 102
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City of Orono, Minnesota
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Table of Contents (Continued)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Page No.
Combining and Individual Fund Financial Statements and Schedules (Continued)
Budgeted Special Revenue Funds
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances Budget and Actual
Park Fund 104
Drug and Felony Forfeiture Fund 105
Senior Housing TIF Fund 106
Nonmajor Debt Service Funds
Combining Balance Sheet 108
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances 109
Nonmajor Capital Projects Fund
Combining Balance Sheet 112
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances 114
Nonmajor Proprietary Funds
Combining Statement of Net Position 118
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position 120
Combining Statement of Cash Flows 121
General Fund
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances - Budget and Actual 122
Internal Service Funds
Combining Statement of Net Position 124
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position 125
Combining Statement of Cash Flows 126
Statistical Section (Unaudited)
Financial Trends
Summary Financial Report - Revenues and Expenditures for General Operations - Governmental Funds 131
Net Position by Component 132
Changes in Net Position 134
Fund Balances of Governmental Funds 138
Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds 140
Revenue Capacity
Assessed Value and Estimated Actual Value of Taxable Property 142
Property Tax Rates - Direct and Overlapping Governments 143
Principal Property Taxpayers 144
Property Tax Levies and Collections 145
Debt Capacity
Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type 146
Ratios of General Bonded Debt Outstanding 147
Direct and Overlapping Governmental Activities Debt 149
Legal Debt Margin Information 150
Pledged Revenue Coverage 152
Demographic and Economic Information
Demographic and Economic Statistics 153
Principal Employers 155
Operating Information
Full-Time Equivalent Employees by Function 156
Operating Indicators by Function 158
Capital Asset Statistics by Function 160
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INTRODUCTORY SECTION
CITY OF ORONO, MINNESOTA
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2024
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CITY OF ORONO
2750 K ELLEY P ARKWAY , O RONO , M INNESOTA 55356
www.oronomn.gov
June 17, 2025
To the City Council and Citizens of the City of Orono:
The annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR) of the City of Orono, Minnesota (the City) for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 is hereby submitted. Management assumes full responsibility for
both the accuracy of the data, and the completeness and fairness of the presentation, including all
disclosures, based on a comprehensive framework of internal control that it has established for this
purpose. Because the cost of internal control should not exceed anticipated benefits, the objective is to
provide reasonable, rather than absolute, assurance that the financial statements are free of any
material misstatements.
Minnesota Statutes require that the City have an annual audit on its financial performance, performed by
a certified public accountant or the State Auditor. The City appointed the certified public accounting firm
of Abdo to perform the audit for the year ended December 31, 2024
on the basic financial statements is unmodified, and is included in the financial section of this report.
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that management
provide a narrative introduction, overview, and analysis to accompany the basic financial statements in
. This letter of transmittal is designed to
immediately following the report of the auditors.
PROFILE OF THE CITY
The City was incorporated effective January 1, 1955. The City is located on the northern shore of Lake
is open water or marshland (with a total of 12.3 square miles of land area).
The City is a third ring suburb in the seven-county metropolitan Twin Cities area of Minneapolis/St. Paul,
and is located on Lake Minnetonka, the ninth largest and one of the most heavily used recreational lake
in Minnesota. Of Lake Minnetonka, 40% of the shoreline and 33% of the lake area is in the City. This
metropolitan urban core. The City developed primarily because of this aesthetic amenity.
The City is a residential community with primarily single-family housing, and includes a small
commercial district. The City totally surrounds two communities, Long Lake and Minnetonka Beach,
which were part of the original township, and substantially surrounds a third community, Spring Park.
The City cooperates with these cities for the most cost-effective provision of city services.
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PROFILE OF THE CITY (CONTINUED)
natural amenities. Orono has an obligation to its resident to preserve and balance the lifestyles of
lakeshore living and rural area. Due to the positive appeal of the community, Orono has a lack of
undeveloped land and predominantly sees infill development.
Under this plan, the City Council, composed of an elected mayor and four elected trustees or council
members, exercises legislative authority and determines all matters of policy. The City Administrator,
appointed by the City Council, is responsible for the proper administering of all affairs relating to the City.
The City provides a variety of municipal services which include: police protection, fire protection, street
maintenance, building inspection, planning, and zoning, public improvements, general administrative
services, public water and sewer utilities, and a municipal golf course.
The City of Orono adopts an annual budget for the General Fund, certain Special Revenue Funds, and
Enterprise Funds. The Special Revenue Funds with adopted budget include the Parks Fund, Drug and
Felony Forfeiture Fund and the Senior Housing TIF Fund. The Enterprise Funds with adopted budgets
include the Water, Sewer, Recycling, Stormwater, Cable and Golf Funds. The City has established
budgetary control at the department level. All departments submit requests for appropriation to the City
Administrator and Finance Director by June of each year for the General Fund and by August for the
Enterprise Funds. The Finance Director assigns appropriation to the Special Revenue Funds by August.
The City Council is required to adopt a proposed General Fund budget and tax levy by September 30.
The Council is required to schedule and hold a Truth in Taxation (TNT) public hearing. The council must
adopt the final budget and tax levy no later than December 31. The council also adopts the yearly fee
schedule and Capital Improvement Plan in December.
LOCAL ECONOMY
The City is in a strong financial position. Because of its strong residential tax base, and conservative
fiscal philosophy, the City continued in 2024 to have a tax capacity rate that is one of the lowest in the
county, ranking fourth
in its bond rating of AAA since 2006 for all bond issues.
LONG-TERM FINANCIAL PLANNING
The Metropolitan Council requires all cities in the seven-county metropolitan area to have a
Comprehensive Plan. The Metropolitan Council and state statutes require cities to update their plans
every 10 years. The Orono Community Management Plan serves as a guide for orderly and economic
private and public improvement. The scope of the plan is intended to include almost every factor that
has been updated and approved by the City Council in 2019.
In 2011, the City analyzed the condition of its street infrastructure. This information was used to develop
a pavement management plan, which provides the basis for planning and funding street improvements.
In 2012, this plan was incorporated into a comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The CIP is
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updated annually as part of the budgeting process and was completed during 2024 budget process, with
final adoption in December.
RELEVANT FINANCIAL POLICIES
The City has formalized 6 additional financial policies in 2019 and continues to review and update as
needed. The five financial policies adopted in 2019 include the following: Operating Budget Policy,
Revenue Policy, Expenditure and Purchasing Policy, Debt Management Policy, Fixed Asset Policy and
Grant Policy. In 2011, the City amended its fund balance policy to reflect the requirements of fund
balance reporting addressed by GASB Statement No. 54. The policy also sets a fund balance minimum
and maximum for the General Fund. In 2024, the fund balance policy was amended to adjust the
minimum and add in
the Golf Course Fund to the policy. The CIP that was adopted in 2012 is updated annually and is the
basis for long-range capital planning and budgeting for the City. The investment policy was established
in 1988 and has since also been updated. The Cell Phone Use Policy was updated in 2020 and was
originally adopted in 2013.
MAJOR INITIATIVES
Cooperative Efforts with Other Jurisdictions
The City is involved in a cooperative arrangement for fire services with the City of Long Lake. The cities
of Long Lake and Orono jointly own a fire station. Orono Fire Department began operations in the Casco
Point and Tonkawa areas on July 1, 2024. The current contract for fire protection service by the City of
Long Lake expires December 31, 2025. There is an amendment to the current contract to ensure the
development of a new Joint Powers Agreement are met and executed by July 1
st, 2025 to be effective
January 1, 2026. The City of Orono and Long Lake are in discussions to resolve fire matters.
The City provides police protection to the cities of Spring Park, Minnetonka Beach, and Mound. The
efficiencies provided by one department serving four communities provide all of the cities enhanced
services. For example, one larger department allows for dedicated investigators, school resource
officers, and participation in a regional drug task force.
The City provides Public Works service to the City of Spring Park. In 2016, there was an official
agreement for standby service, which was provided for decades prior unofficially. In 2021, agreement to
provide full public works and parks support was approved and went into effect on September 1, 2021.
The City continues to be involved with a group of fourteen cities located adjacent to Lake Minnetonka in
an effort to identify new opportunities for cooperative service delivery to enable improved services and
increased efficiency.
Water and Sewer Infrastructure
The City operates and maintains both a water distribution and sanitary sewer collection system. The
Services (MCES) interceptor sewers for treatment by MCES at the Blue Lake treatment plant. The City
pays MCES for sanitary sewer treatment charges on a monthly basis, and these MCES treatment costs
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The City is continuing a proactive infiltration and inflow reduction program to eliminate significant
Over the last
decade, the City has been investing approximately a quarter of a million dollar a year in sewer
rehabilitation and lining projects. Because the MCES charges are based on measured flow, any
reduction of inflow and infiltration results in lower charges. MCES charges are increasing faster than
any other expense of the utility.
The City has two water towers and four wells to serve the needs of the urban portion of the City. The
installation of well #4 in the northern part of the City provides firm capacity for fire protection, as well as
capacity needed for future development along the highway 112 corridor. The development along the
corridor picked up in 2018 resulting in a significant increase in utility connections.
The City has an asset management system that is utilized in daily operations and assists in future
planning. Originally purchased in 2016 and used to track equipment and infrastructure life cycles in
maintenance. Specifically in 2018, the project management features of the system were developed and
implemented. This process has resulted in improved efficiency and provides a more accurate tracking
of project expenditures.
AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Acknowledgements
We would like to express our appreciation to the entire city staff for their individual contributions in
assisting with the preparation of this report and to the outside agencies that assisted with essential
information for this report. We also would like to express appreciation to the Mayor and City Council
members for their interest and support in planning and conducting the financial operations of the City.
Sincerely,
Maggie Jin
Finance Director
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City of Orono, Minnesota
Elected and Appointed Officials
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
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CITY OF ORONO, MINNESOTA
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2024
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR S REPORT
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Orono, Minnesota
Opinions
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each
major fund and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City of Orono, Minnesota (the City), as of and for the year
ended December 31, 2024, and
financial statements as listed in the table of contents.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial
position of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund and the aggregate remaining fund
information of the City as of December 31, 2024, and the respective changes in financial position and, where applicable,
cash flows thereof and the respective budgetary comparison for the General fund for the year then ended in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinions
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the
standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of
Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the City and to meet our
other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the
audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinions.
Responsibilities of Management 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 the financial statements that are free
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events,
considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the City
months beyond the financial statement date, including any currently known information that may raise substantial doubt
shortly thereafter.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an
audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and Government Auditing Standards will
always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from
fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions,
misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial
likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on
the financial statements.
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In performing an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and Government Auditing Standards, we:
Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error,
and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test
basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit 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
City
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting
estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the financial statements.
Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise
substantial doubt about the City
We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope
and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control-related matters that we identified during the
audit.
Change in Accounting Principles
As described in Note 8 to the financial statements, the City adopted the provisions of Governmental Accounting Standard
Board (GASB) Statement No. 100, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Adoption of the provisions of these statements results in significant change to the classification of the components of
the financial statements. Our opinion is not modified with respect to this matter.
As described in Note 8 to the financial statements, the City adopted the provisions of Governmental Accounting Standard
Board (GASB) Statement No. 101, Compensated Absences, for the year ended December 31, 2024. Adoption of the
provisions of these statements results in significant change to the classification of the components of the financial
statements. Our opinion is not modified with respect to this matter.
Other Matters
Required Supplementary Information
s Discussion and
Analysis starting on page 23 and the Schedules s of
Employer s Contributions, the related notes disclosures and the Schedule of Liability and
Related Ratios starting on page 88 be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information,
although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by the Governmental 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 historical context. 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 comparing the information for consistency
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.
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Supplementary Information
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that collectively comprise the
Cit The combining and individual fund financial statements and schedules are presented for
purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the basic financial statements. The combining and
individual fund financial statements and schedules are the responsibility of management and were derived from and
relate directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements. Such
information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and
certain additional procedures, including 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 themselves, and
other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In
our opinion, the combining and individual fund financial statements and schedules are fairly stated, in all material
respects in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole.
Other Information
Management is responsible for the other information in the annual report. The other information comprises the
thereon. Our opinions on the basic financial statement do not cover the other information, and we do not express an
opinion or any form of assurance thereon.
In connection with our audit of the basic financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and
consider whether a material inconsistency exists between the other information and the basic financial statements or the
other information otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work performed, we conclude that an
uncorrected material misstatement of the other information exists, we are required to describe it in our report.
Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated June 17, 2025, on our
provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is solely to
describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing,
That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the
Abdo
Minneapolis, Minnesota
June 17, 2025
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As management of the City of Orono
narrative overview and analysis of the financial activities of the City for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
Financial Highlights
The assets and deferred outflows of resources of the City exceeded its liabilities and deferred inflows of
resources at the close of the most recent fiscal year as shown in the summary of net position on the following
pages. The unrestricted amount of net position may be used to meet the C
and creditors.
pages. The increase this year was due to an increase in capital assets from various construction projects, the
change in net pension liability and charges for services in the business-type activities continuing to outweigh
expenses.
For the current fiscal year, the City's governmental funds fund balances are shown in the Financial Analysis of the
City's Funds section of the MD&A. The total fund balance decreased in comparison with the prior year. This
decrease was mainly due to capital outlay expenses for project construction. The total of assigned and
increased from prior year.
scheduled debt
service payments as shown on the outstanding debt table.
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Overview of the Financial Statements
basic financial statements comprise three components: 1) government-wide financial statements, 2) fund financial
statements, and 3) notes to the financial statements. This report also contains other supplemental information in addition
to the basic financial statements themselves. The following chart shows how the various parts of this annual report are
arranged and related to one another:
The financial statements also include notes that explain some of the information in the financial statements and provide
more detailed data. The statements are followed by a section of combining and individual fund financial statements and
schedules that further explains and supports the information in the financial statements. Figure 1 shows how the required
parts of this annual report are arranged and relate to one another. In addition to these required elements, we have
included a section with combining and individual fund financial statements and schedules that provide details about
nonmajor governmental funds, which are added together and presented in single columns in the basic financial
statements. Internal service funds statements are also included, reflecting balances prior to their elimination from the
government---type activities
columns of said statements.
Figure 1
Required Components of the
Management's
Discussion and
Analysis
Basic
Financial
Statements
Required
Supplementary
Information
Government-wide
Financial
Statements
Fund
Financial
Statements
Notes to the
Financial
Statements
Summary Detail
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Figure 2
and analysis explains the structure and contents of each of the statements.
Figure 2
Major Features of the Government-wide and Fund Financial Statements
Fund Financial Statements
Government-wide
Statements
Governmental Funds Proprietary Funds
Scope Entire City government and
The activities of the City that
are not proprietary or fiduciary,
such as police, fire and parks
Activities the City operates
similar to private
businesses, such as the
water and sewer system
Required financial
statements
Statement of Net
Position
Statement of Activities
Balance Sheet
Statement of Revenues,
Expenditures, and Changes
in Fund Balances
Statements of Net
Position
Statements of
Revenues, Expenses
and Changes in Fund
Net Position
Statements of Cash
Flows
Accounting basis and
measurement focus
Accrual accounting and
economic resources focus
Modified accrual accounting
and current financial resources
focus
Accrual accounting and
economic resources focus
Type of asset/liability
information
All assets and liabilities,
both financial and capital,
and short-term and long-
term
Only assets expected to be
used up and liabilities that
come due during the year or
soon thereafter; no capital
assets included
All assets and liabilities,
both financial and capital,
and short-term and long-
term
Type of deferred
outflows/inflows of
resources information
All deferred
outflows/inflows of
resources, regardless of
when cash is received or
paid
Only deferred outflows of
resources expected to be used
up and deferred inflows or
resources that come due during
the year or soon thereafter; no
capital assets included
All deferred
outflows/inflows of
resources, regardless of
when cash is received or
paid
Type of inflow/out
flow information
All revenues and expenses
during year, regardless of
when cash is received or
paid
Revenues for which cash is
received during or soon after
the end of the year;
expenditures when goods or
services have been received
and payment is due during the
year or soon thereafter
All revenues and expenses
during the year, regardless
of when cash is received or
paid
Government-wide Financial Statements. The government-wide financial statements are designed to provide readers with
-sector business.
The statement of net position , deferred outflows, liabilities, and deferred
inflows, with the difference reported as net position. Over time, increases or decreases in net position may serve as a
useful indicator of whether the financial position of the City is improving or deteriorating.
The statement of activities
fiscal year. All changes in net position are reported as soon as the underlying event giving rise to the change occurs,
regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Thus, revenues and expenses are reported in this statement for some items
that will only result in cash flows in future fiscal periods (e.g., uncollected taxes and earned but unused vacation leave).
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Both of the government-wide financial statements distinguish functions of the City that are principally supported by taxes
and intergovernmental revenue (governmental activities) from other functions that are intended to recover all or a
significant portion of their costs through user fees and charges (business-type activities). The governmental activities of
the City include general government, public safety, public works, culture and recreation, community development, and
interest on long-term debt. The business-type activities of the City include water and sewer utilities and the golf course.
The government-wide financial statements start on page 35 of this report.
Fund Financial Statements. A fund is a grouping of related accounts that is used to maintain control over resources that
have been segregated for specific activities or objectives. The City, like other state and local governments, uses fund
accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal requirements. All of the funds of the City can
be divided into three categories: governmental funds, proprietary funds, and fiduciary funds.
Governmental Funds. Governmental funds are used to account for essentially the same functions reported as
governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements. However, unlike the government-wide financial
statements, governmental fund financial statements focus on near-term inflows and outflows of spendable resources, as
well as on balances of spendable resources available at the end of the fiscal year. Such information may be useful in
-term financing requirements.
Because the focus of governmental funds is narrower than that of the government-wide financial statements, it is useful
to compare the information presented for governmental funds with similar information presented for governmental
activities in the government-wide financial statements. By doing so, readers may better understand the long-term impact
-term financing decisions. Both the governmental fund balance sheet and the governmental fund
statement of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balances provide a reconciliation to facilitate this comparison
between governmental funds and governmental activities.
The City maintains numerous individual governmental funds. Information is presented separately in the governmental
fund balance sheet and in the governmental fund statement of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balances for
the General fund, Municipal State Aid Street fund and Project Construction funds which are all considered to be major
funds. Data from the other governmental funds are combined into a single, aggregated presentation. Individual fund data
for each of these nonmajor governmental funds is provided in the form of combining statements or schedules elsewhere
in this report.
The City adopts an annual appropriated budget for its General fund. A budgetary comparison statement has been
provided for these funds to demonstrate compliance with its budget.
The basic governmental fund financial statements start on page 44 of this report.
Proprietary Funds. Proprietary funds provide the same type of information as the government-wide financial statements,
only in more detail. The proprietary fund financial statements provide separate information for all the water, sewer, and
golf course funds, which are considered to be major funds of the City. Conversely, all internal service funds are combined
into a single aggregated presentation in the proprietary fund financial statements. Individual fund data for the internal
service funds is provided in the form of combining statements elsewhere in this report.
The City maintains two different types of proprietary funds. Enterprise funds are used to report the same functions
presented as business-type activities in the government-wide financial statements. The City uses enterprise funds to
account for its water, sanitary sewer and golf operations. Internal service funds are an accounting device used to
accumulate and allocate costs internally among the City's various functions. The City uses internal service funds to
account for insurance, compensated absences, fleet management and IT services. Because these services benefit both
governmental and business-type activities, they are allocated to both governmental and business-type activities in the
government-wide financial statements.
The basic proprietary fund financial statements start on page 52 of this report.
Notes to the Financial Statements. The notes provide additional information that is essential to a full understanding of
the data provided in the government-wide and fund financial statements. The notes to the financial statements start on
page 55 of this report.
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Other Information. In addition to the basic financial statements and accompanying notes, this report also presents
pensions
and other postemployment benefits to its employees.
Required supplementary information can be found starting on page 8 of this report.
The combining statements referred to earlier in connection with nonmajor governmental funds and internal service funds
are presented following the required supplementary information.
Combining and individual fund financial statements and schedules start on page 9 of this report.
Supplementary Information. In addition to the basic financial statements and accompanying notes, this report also
benefits and other post-employment benefits to its employees. Required supplementary information can be found on
page 8 of this report.
The combining statements referred to earlier in connection with nonmajor governmental funds and internal service funds
are presented following the notes to the financial statements. Combining and individual fund financial statements and
schedules start on page 9 of this report.
Government-wide Financial Analysis
the City, assets and deferred outflows of resources exceeded liabilities and deferred inflows of resources at the close of
the most recent fiscal year.
reflects its investment in capital assets (e.g., land, buildings, machinery
and equipment) less any related debt used to acquire those assets that is still outstanding. The City uses these capital
investment in its capital assets is reported net of related debt, it should be noted that the resources needed to repay this
debt must be provided from other sources, since the capital assets themselves cannot be used to liquidate these
liabilities.
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City of Orono s Summary of Net Position
may be used. The remaining balance of unrestricted net position
citizens and creditors.
At the end of the current fiscal year, the City is able to report positive balances in the net investment in capital asset,
restricted, and unrestricted categories.
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Significant changes from the prior year are noted below:
City of Orono s Changes in Net Position
The decrease in Program Revenues from the prior year relates to charges for services and operating grants and
contributions. Charges for services decreased due to decreased water usage. Operating grants and contributions
decreased due to public safety aid received in 2023.
The increase in General government expenses from prior year is due to an increased administrative expense. The
increase in public safety expenses from prior year is expenses is due to an increase in police and fire expenses.
The governmental net position increased by 10.25% from last year and the business-type net position decreased
by 1.52% from last year.
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Governmental Activities.Governmental activities increased . This increase was primarily the result
of current year increase in capital assets and change in pension liability balances. The following graph depicts various
governmental activities and shows the revenues and expenses directly related to those activities.
Expenses and Program Revenues - Governmental Activities
Revenues by Source - Governmental Activities
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Business-type Activities. Business-type activities de
position table.
Charges for services for business-type activities decreased due to a decrease in water, sewer, and stormwater
sales because of a drop in usage.
Operating grants and contributions for business-type activities decreased due to ARPA funding that was
recognized in 2023.
Total expenses for business-type activities decreased due to less personnel service charges than in the prior year
due to a decrease in the net pension liability.
Expenses and Program Revenues - Business-type Activities
Revenues by Source - Business-type Activities
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Financial Analysis of the City
As noted earlier, the City uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal
requirements.
Governmental Funds. governmental funds is to provide information on near-term inflows, outflows
and balances of spendable
particular, unassigned fund balance
spending at the end of the fiscal year. The table below outlines the governmental fund balances for the year ending
December 31, 2024:
5 of this report.
The General fund is the chief operating fund of the City. At the end of the current year, the fund balance of the General
fund balance to total fund expenditures. The total unassigned fund balance as a percent of total fund expenditures is
shown in the chart below along with total fund balance as a percent of total expenditures.
Current Year Prior Year Increase/
Ending Balance Ending Balance (Decrease)
General Fund Fund Balances
Nonspendable 92,393$ 93,611$ (1,218)$
Unassigned 4,683,205 4,124,132 559,073
4,775,598$ 4,217,743$ 557,855$
General Fund expenditures 11,201,213$ 10,826,241$
Unassigned as a percent of expenditures 41.8%38.1%
Total Fund Balance as a percent of expenditures 42.6%39.0%
increased during the current fiscal year as shown in the table above. The
increase in fund balance was due to intergovernmental and building permit revenue in excess of the final budget. The city
also had a positive budget variance for the expenditures mostly due to assessing services coming in under budget.
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Other major governmental fund analysis is shown below:
Proprietary Funds. proprietary funds provide the same type of information found in the government-wide
follows:
Ending Ending
Net Position Net Position Increase/
2024 2023 (Decrease)
Water 5,540,448$ 5,499,131$ 41,317$
The increase primarily is attributed to positive operating income.
Sewer 15,247,841 15,562,088 (314,247)
The decrease primarily is attributed to transfers out to other funds
Storm Water 3,904,405 3,948,085 (43,680)
The decrease primarily is attributed to transfers out to other funds
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General Fund Budgetary Highlights
Final
Budgeted Actual Variance with
Amounts Amounts Final Budget
Revenues 11,506,630$ 11,964,184$ 457,554$
Expenditures 11,336,630 11,201,213 135,417
Excess of Revenues
Over Expenditures 170,000 762,971 592,971
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers in - 19,244 19,244
Proceeds from sale of capital assets 30,000 32,047 2,047
Transfers out (200,000) (256,407) (56,407)
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) (170,000) (205,116) (35,116)
Net Change in Fund Balances - 557,855 557,855
Fund Balances, January 1 4,217,743 4,217,743
Fund Balances, December 31 4,217,743$ 4,775,598$ 557,855$
not amended during the year as shown above. Actual revenues were over the final
budget and actual expenditures were under the final budget amounts as shown above. Revenues were over budget due to
more grant and building permit revenue being received than expected. The expenditures were under budget due to
Hennepin County no longer charging cities with a population of under 10,000 assessing services.
Capital Asset and Debt Administration
Capital Assets. -type activities as of
December 31, 2024, is shown below in capital asset table (net of accumulated depreciation). This investment in capital
assets includes land, structures, improvements, machinery and equipment, vehicles, roads, highways and bridges.
Major capital asset events during the current fiscal year included the following:
The Public Works Facility project was completed
The Temporary North Fire Station Conversion Project was completed
The Navarre Garage Remodel Project was completed
The 2023 Fox Street Improvement Project was completed
The 2024 Street improvement project was completed
Substantial work was completed on the 2025 Street Improvement Project.
The City purchased a Rescue Pumper
The City purchased a Tanker/Tender.
The City purchased Hook and Plow attachments for unit #433
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City of Orono s Capital Assets
(Net of Depreciation)
6 of this report.
Long-term Debt. At the end of the current fiscal year, the City had total bonded debt outstanding consisting of revenue
they are all backed by the full faith and credit of the City.
State statutes limit the amount of G.O. debt a Minnesota city may issue to 3 percent of total estimated market value. The
current debt limitation for the City is $150,087,818. Only the $16,665,259 in G.O. bonds is counted within the statutory
limitation.
City of Orono s Outstanding Debt
-term debt can be found in Note 3F starting on page of this report.
Utility rate increases are scheduled to be around 2% per year for water and sewer, 1% for stormwater and 4% for
recycling in 2024 and will follow this trend into 2025. These sustainable increases were made possible by
analyzing the utility funds capital needs and making the difficult decision to increase rates significantly over the
last six years.
Property values continue to rise, but at a much lower rate than in previous years. With indications that interest
rates may remain at relatively high levels through next year, it is unlikely that the property tax base will expand as
dramatically as it has over the last five years.
The creation and equipping of the Orono Fire Department has resulted in short term spike in capital expenditures
that will last for a couple of years.
so that large spikes in capital expenditures can be avoided in the future.
Requests for Information
Questions concerning any of the information provided in this report or requests for additional information should be
addressed by writing to the City of Orono, 2750 Kelley Parkway, Orono, Minnesota 55356 or by calling (952) 249-4600.
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GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CITY OF ORONO, MINNESOTA
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2024
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City of Orono, Minnesota
Statement of Net Position
December 31, 2024
Governmental Business-type
Activities Activities Total
Assets
Cash and temporary investments 14,042,834$ 3,423,731$ 17,466,565$
Cash held with fiscal agent 225,259 - 225,259
Receivables
Accrued interest 84,191 10,030 94,221
Taxes 92,187 - 92,187
Accounts 58,715 565,788 624,503
Special assessments 33,600 8,128 41,728
Lease 658,394 - 658,394
Due from other governments 1,096,552 3,372 1,099,924
Prepaid items 101,272 61,719 162,991
Capital assets
Land and construction in progress 8,332,560 156,657 8,489,217
Depreciable assets (net of accumulated depreciation) 47,310,449 21,992,409 69,302,858
Total Assets 72,036,013 26,221,834 98,257,847
Deferred Outflows of Resources
Deferred pension resources 4,972,351 73,435 5,045,786
Liabilities
Accounts and contracts payable 176,719 43,910 220,629
Accrued salaries payable 195,039 22,559 217,598
Due to other governments 433,541 17,881 451,422
Accrued interest payable 162,601 5,255 167,856
Deposits payable 1,205,822 22,770 1,228,592
Noncurrent liabilities
Due within one year
Long-term liabilities 1,293,972 122,188 1,416,160
Other postemployment benefits liability - current 24,937 3,397 28,334
Due in more than one year
Long-term liabilities 17,039,775 418,864 17,458,639
Net pension liability 3,907,064 301,440 4,208,504
Other postemployment benefits liability 785,649 107,031 892,680
Total Liabilities 25,225,119 1,065,295 26,290,414
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Deferred lease resources 625,696 - 625,696
Deferred pension resources 5,884,133 191,871 6,076,004
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 6,509,829 191,871 6,701,700
Net Position
Net investment in capital assets 38,658,205 21,666,516 60,324,721
Restricted for
Debt service 345,585 - 345,585
Park improvements 74,830 - 74,830
Drug and alcohol law enforcement 775,154 - 775,154
Home buyer purchase assistance program 147,998 - 147,998
Housing 601,467 - 601,467
Unrestricted 4,670,177 3,371,587 8,041,764
Total Net Position 45,273,416$ 25,038,103$ 70,311,519$
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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City of Orono, Minnesota
Statement of Activities
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Operating Capital
Charges for Grants and Grants and
Expenses Services Contributions Contributions
Governmental Activities
General government 2,082,988$ 1,010,081$ -$ -$
Public safety 8,184,781 2,974,454 786,889 -
Public works 2,579,666 1,149,424 488,090 5,600
Parks and recreation 456,916 67,592 - 28,284
Community development 4,559 - - -
Interest on long-term debt 417,269 - - -
Total Governmental Activities 13,726,179 5,201,551 1,274,979 33,884
Business-type Activities
Water 1,143,706 1,312,125 - -
Sewer 2,062,389 2,467,152 - -
Storm water 439,635 759,696 - 21,180
Recycling 290,484 271,531 20,226 -
Cable television 89,766 62,738 - -
Golf course 413,302 364,157 20,225 -
Total Business-type Activities 4,439,282 5,237,399 40,451 21,180
Total 18,165,461$ 10,438,950$ 1,315,430$ 55,064$
General Revenues
Taxes
Property taxes, levied for general purposes
Property taxes, levied for debt service
Tax increments
Grants and contributions not restricted to specific programs
Unrestricted investment earnings
Transfers - Internal Activities
Total General Revenues and Transfers
Change in Net Position
Net Position, January 1
Net Position, December 31
Functions/Programs
Program Revenues
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Governmental Business-type
Activities Activities Total
(1,072,907)$ -$ (1,072,907)$
(4,423,438) - (4,423,438)
(936,552) - (936,552)
(361,040) - (361,040)
(4,559) - (4,559)
(417,269) - (417,269)
(7,215,765) - (7,215,765)
- 168,419 168,419
- 404,763 404,763
- 341,241 341,241
- 1,273 1,273
- (27,028) (27,028)
- (28,920) (28,920)
- 859,748 859,748
(7,215,765) 859,748 (6,356,017)
8,562,245 - 8,562,245
816,439 - 816,439
90,904 - 90,904
3,100 - 3,100
549,485 157,171 706,656
1,402,903 (1,402,903) -
11,425,076 (1,245,732) 10,179,344
4,209,311 (385,984) 3,823,327
41,064,105 25,424,087 66,488,192
45,273,416$ 25,038,103$ 70,311,519$
Changes in Net Position
Net (Expenses) Revenues and
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CITY OF ORONO, MINNESOTA
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2024
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Municipal Project Other Total
State Aid Construction Governmental Governmental
General Street Fund Funds Funds
Assets
Cash and temporary investments 4,515,625$ 390,327$ 3,152,997$ 5,563,197$ 13,622,146$
Cash with fiscal agent - - - 225,259 225,259
Receivables
Accrued interest 8,787 756 53,563 18,642 81,748
Taxes 65,697 - 3,535 22,955 92,187
Accounts 58,715 - - - 58,715
Special assessments - - - 33,600 33,600
Lease - - 658,394 - 658,394
Due from other governments 108,898 951,617 4,459 31,041 1,096,015
Due from other funds 1,504,286 - - 520,000 2,024,286
Prepaid items 92,393 - - - 92,393
Total Assets 6,354,401$ 1,342,700$ 3,872,948$ 6,414,694$ 17,984,743$
Liabilities
Accounts and contracts payable 98,425$ 7,606$ 3,805$ 50,888$ 160,724$
Accrued salaries payable 183,861 - - - 183,861
Due to other governments 24,998 - 408,543 - 433,541
Due to other funds - 1,504,286 - 520,000 2,024,286
Deposits payable 1,205,822 - - - 1,205,822
Total Liabilities 1,513,106 1,511,892 412,348 570,888 4,008,234
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Deferred lease resources - - 625,696 - 625,696
Unavailable revenues - delinquent taxes 65,697 - 3,535 22,955 92,187
Unavailable revenues - special assessments - - - 33,600 33,600
Unavailable revenues - intergovernmental - 951,617 - - 951,617
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 65,697 951,617 629,231 56,555 1,703,100
Fund Balances
Nonspendable 92,393 - 32,698 - 125,091
Restricted - - 225,259 2,074,035 2,299,294
Committed - - - 617,233 617,233
Assigned - - 2,573,412 3,584,518 6,157,930
Unassigned 4,683,205 (1,120,809) - (488,535) 3,073,861
Total Fund Balances 4,775,598 (1,120,809) 2,831,369 5,787,251 12,273,409
Total Liabilities, Deferred Inflows
of Resources and Fund Balances 6,354,401$ 1,342,700$ 3,872,948$ 6,414,694$ 17,984,743$
City of Orono, Minnesota
Balance Sheet
Governmental Funds
December 31, 2024
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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City of Orono, Minnesota
Reconciliation of the Balance Sheet
to the Statement of Net Position
Governmental Funds
December 31, 2024
Amounts reported for the governmental activities in the statement of net position are different because
Total Fund Balances - Governmental Funds 12,273,409$
Capital assets used in governmental activities are not financial resources and therefore
are not reported as assets in governmental funds.
Cost of capital assets 68,800,022
Less: accumulated depreciation (13,157,013)
Internal service funds are used by the City to charge the cost of compensated absences, liability,
property, and workers compensation insurance, vehicles and equipment, centralized purchase
of consumable office supplies, maintaining facilities, and maintenance of computer systems.
These balances are reported with governmental activities on the statement of net position. 405,374
Noncurrent liabilities, including bonds payable, are not due and payable in the current period and
therefore are not reported as liabilities in the funds. Noncurrent liabilities at year-end consist of
Compensated absences payable (1,123,684)
Bonds payable (16,598,982)
Plus premium on bonds issued (611,081)
Other postemployment benefits payable (810,586)
Net pension liability (3,907,064)
Some receivables are not available soon enough to pay for the current period's expenditures,
and therefore are unavailable in the funds.
Delinquent taxes 92,187
Special assessments 33,600
Intergovernmental 951,617
Governmental funds do not report long-term amounts related to pensions and OPEB.
Deferred outflows of pension resources 4,972,351
Deferred inflows of pension resources (5,884,133)
Governmental funds do not report a liability for accrued interest until due and payable. (162,601)
Total Net Position - Governmental Activities 45,273,416$
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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City of Orono, Minnesota
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances
Governmental Funds
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Formerly
Major Fund
Municipal Pavement
State Aid Management
General Street Plan
Revenues
Taxes 6,514,353$ -$
Special assessments - -
Licenses and permits 765,454 -
Intergovernmental 496,704 225,835
Charges for services 3,810,287 -
Fines and forfeitures 61,288 -
Investment earnings 146,251 12,776
Miscellaneous 169,847 -
Total Revenues 11,964,184 238,611
Expenditures
Current
General government 1,690,550 -
Public safety 7,792,479 -
Public works 1,173,200 -
Parks and recreation 361,746 -
Community development - -
Capital outlay
Public safety 183,238 -
Public works - 18,581
Parks and recreation - -
Debt service
Principal - -
Interest and other charges - -
Total Expenditures 11,201,213 18,581
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues
Over (Under) Expenditures 762,971 220,030
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers in 19,244 -
Proceeds from sale of capital assets 32,047 -
Transfers out (256,407) -
Financed purchase issued - -
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) (205,116) -
Net Change in Fund Balances 557,855 220,030 -
Fund Balances, January 1, as previously stated 4,217,743 (1,340,839) 449,730
Change within financial reporting entity (major to nonmajor) - - (449,730)
Fund Balances, January 1, as restated 4,217,743 (1,340,839) -
Fund Balances, December 31 4,775,598$ (1,120,809)$ -$
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Project Other Total
Construction Governmental Governmental
Fund Funds Funds
370,433$ 2,567,505$ 9,452,291$
- 28,332 28,332
- 22,482 787,936
- 38,026 760,565
141,132 22,711 3,974,130
- 50,706 111,994
169,444 221,749 550,220
15,822 51,425 237,094
696,831 3,002,936 15,902,562
- - 1,690,550
- - 7,792,479
- - 1,173,200
- 48,505 410,251
- 4,559 4,559
- 904,416 1,087,654
2,793,819 1,793,343 4,605,743
- 119,360 119,360
- 666,177 666,177
- 458,208 458,208
2,793,819 3,994,568 18,008,181
(2,096,988) (991,632) (2,105,619)
- 2,180,419 2,199,663
- - 32,047
(180,000) (575,353) (1,011,760)
- 225,259 225,259
(180,000) 1,830,325 1,445,209
(2,276,988) 838,693 (660,410)
5,108,357 4,498,828 12,933,819
- 449,730 -
5,108,357 4,948,558 12,933,819
2,831,369$ 5,787,251$ 12,273,409$
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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City of Orono, Minnesota
Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and
Changes in Fund Balances to the Statement of Activities
Governmental Funds
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of activities are different because
Total Net Change in Fund Balances - Governmental Funds (660,410)$
Capital outlays are reported in governmental funds as expenditures. However, in the statement of
activities, the cost of those assets is allocated over the estimated useful lives as depreciation expense.
Capital outlays 5,507,133
Depreciation expense (1,181,924)
Governmental funds report a gain (loss) on sale of capital assets to the extent of cash exchanged, whereas the
disposition of the assets book value is included in the total gain (loss) in the statement of activities.(104,452)
The issuance of long-term debt provides current financial resources to governmental funds, while the
repayment of principal of long-term debt consumes the current financial resources of governmental
funds. Neither transaction, however, has any effect on net position. Also, governmental funds report
the effect of premiums, discounts and similar items when debt is first issued, whereas these amounts
are amortized in the statement of activities.
Principal repayments on bonds and financed purchases 666,177
Current year amortization of deferred charges 26,720
Financed purchase issued (225,259)
Interest on long-term debt in the statement of activities differs from the amount reported in the
governmental fund because interest is recognized as an expenditure in the funds when it is due,
and thus requires the use of current financial resources. In the statement of activities, however,
interest expense is recognized as the interest accrues, regardless of when it is due. 14,219
Internal service funds are used by the City to charge the cost of compensated absences, liability,
property, and workers compensation insurance, vehicles and equipment, centralized purchase
of consumable office supplies, maintaining facilities, and maintenance of computer systems.
These balances are reported with governmental activities in the statement of activities. 8,850
Certain revenues are recognized as soon as they are earned. Under the modified accrual basis of accounting,
certain revenues cannot be recognized until they are available to liquidate liabilities of the current period.
Special assessments 5,600
Property taxes 17,297
Intergovernmental 262,255
Some expenses reported in the statement of activities do not require the use of current financial resources
and therefore are not reported as expenditures in governmental funds.
Compensated absences (431,823)
Other postemployment benefits 206,092
Long-term pension activity is not reported in governmental funds.
Pension expense (21,513)
Pension revenue from State contributions 120,349
Change in Net Position - Governmental Activities 4,209,311$
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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City of Orono, Minnesota
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances -
Budget and Actual
General Fund
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Revenues
Taxes 6,568,600$ 6,568,600$ 6,514,353$ (54,247)$
Licenses and permits 585,200 585,200 765,454 180,254
Intergovernmental 305,000 305,000 496,704 191,704
Charges for services 3,725,770 3,725,770 3,810,287 84,517
Fines and forfeitures 85,000 85,000 61,288 (23,712)
Investment earnings 200,660 200,660 146,251 (54,409)
Miscellaneous
Rents and refunds 5,400 5,400 900 (4,500)
Other 31,000 31,000 168,947 137,947
Total Revenues 11,506,630 11,506,630 11,964,184 457,554
Expenditures
Current
General government 1,876,850 1,876,850 1,690,550 186,300
Public safety 7,798,760 7,798,760 7,792,479 6,281
Public Works 1,007,770 1,007,770 1,173,200 (165,430)
Parks and recreation 431,750 431,750 361,746 70,004
Capital outlay
Public safety 221,500 221,500 183,238 38,262
Total Expenditures 11,336,630 11,336,630 11,201,213 135,417
Excess of Revenues
Over Expenditures 170,000 170,000 762,971 592,971
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers in - - 19,244 19,244
Proceeds from sale of capital assets 30,000 30,000 32,047 2,047
Transfers out (200,000) (200,000) (256,407) (56,407)
Total Financing Sources (Uses) (170,000) (170,000) (205,116) (35,116)
Net Change in Fund Balances - - 557,855 557,855
Fund Balances, January 1 4,217,743 4,217,743 4,217,743 -
Fund Balances, December 31 4,217,743$ 4,217,743$ 4,775,598$ 557,855$
Budgeted Amounts
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Governmental
Activities -
Internal
Nonmajor
Water Sewer Storm Water Business-type Total Service Funds
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and temporary investments 268,890$ 1,654,625$ 1,344,586$ 60,808$ 3,328,909$ 515,510$
Receivables
Accrued interest 556 4,743 4,449 282 10,030 2,443
Accounts 99,922 307,356 105,610 52,900 565,788 -
Special assessments 2,377 5,751 - - 8,128 -
Due from other governments - 3,372 - - 3,372 537
Prepaid items 819 60,661 - 239 61,719 8,879
Total Current Assets 372,564 2,036,508 1,454,645 114,229 3,977,946 527,369
Noncurrent Assets
Capital assets
Land 62,195 24,654 6,368 - 93,217 -
Construction in progress 61,051 739 1,650 - 63,440 -
Buildings and systems 1,682,102 117,457 - - 1,799,559 -
Distribution/collection system 7,918,460 22,425,059 2,949,578 247,037 33,540,134 -
Machinery and equipment 100,444 661,685 245,870 267,544 1,275,543 -
Total Capital Assets 9,824,252 23,229,594 3,203,466 514,581 36,771,893 -
Less accumulated depreciation (3,957,473) (9,795,757) (621,001) (248,596) (14,622,827) -
Net Capital Assets 5,866,779 13,433,837 2,582,465 265,985 22,149,066 -
Total Assets 6,239,343 15,470,345 4,037,110 380,214 26,127,012 527,369
Deferred Outflows of Resources
Deferred pension resources 22,463 22,712 13,202 15,058 73,435 -
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accounts and contracts payable 20,953 26,572 2,832 9,323 59,680 15,995
Accrued salaries payable 6,641 6,510 4,592 4,816 22,559 11,178
Due to other governments 3,942 7,096 - 6,843 17,881 -
Accrued interest payable 5,255 - - - 5,255 -
Deposits payable 7,000 - - - 7,000 -
Compensated absences payable - current portion 9,163 10,518 12,507 - 32,188 -
Other postemployment benefits payable 975 967 762 693 3,397
Bonds payable - current portion 91,485 - - - 91,485 -
Total Current Liabilities 145,414 51,663 20,693 21,675 239,445 27,173
Noncurrent Liabilities
Bonds payable 385,191 - - - 385,191 -
Compensated absences payable 9,163 10,518 12,507 - 32,188 -
Net pension liability 92,203 93,226 54,195 61,816 301,440 -
Other postemployment benefits payable 30,705 30,475 24,011 21,840 107,031 -
Total Noncurrent Liabilities 517,262 134,219 90,713 83,656 825,850 -
Total Liabilities 662,676 185,882 111,406 105,331 1,065,295 27,173
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Deferred pension resources 58,682 59,334 34,501 39,354 191,871 -
Net Position
Net investment in capital assets 5,385,509 13,433,505 2,581,517 265,985 21,666,516 -
Unrestricted 154,939 1,814,336 1,322,888 (15,398) 3,276,765 500,196
Total Net Position 5,540,448$ 15,247,841$ 3,904,405$ 250,587$ 24,943,281 500,196$
Some amounts reported for business-type activities in the statement of net position are different
because certain internal service fund assets and liabilities are included with business-type activities 94,822
25,038,103$
Business-type Activities - Enterprise Funds
City of Orono, Minnesota
Statement of Net Position
Proprietary Funds
December 31, 2024
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Governmental
Activities -
Internal
Nonmajor
Water Sewer Storm Water Business-type Total Service Funds
Operating Revenues
Charges for services 1,287,443$ 2,451,692$ 757,167$ 552,583$ 5,048,885$ 710,960$
Other - - - 130,209 130,209 721,360
Total Operating Revenues 1,287,443 2,451,692 757,167 682,792 5,179,094 1,432,320
Operating Expenses
Personnel services 282,638 286,233 173,401 247,940 990,212 414,137
Supplies 54,994 15,102 14,062 34,463 118,621 45,541
Professional services 105,416 102,990 50,344 305,485 564,235 303,420
Other Services and Charges - - - 145,873 145,873 9,529
Utilities 82,887 37,447 - - 120,334 -
Repairs and maintenance 175,055 215,709 26,914 - 417,678 516,861
Depreciation 222,500 367,615 66,631 23,252 679,998 -
Administrative charges from the General fund 115,000 115,000 55,680 2,519 288,199 -
Insurance 21,400 15,540 4,500 - 41,440 385,157
Other 73,070 907,265 48,356 34,177 1,062,868 -
Total Operating Expenses 1,132,960 2,062,901 439,888 793,709 4,429,458 1,674,645
Operating Income (Loss) 154,483 388,791 317,279 (110,917) 749,636 (242,325)
Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses)
Investment earnings 9,418 73,862 69,896 3,995 157,171 37,638
Intergovernmental - - - 20,226 20,226 -
Miscellaneous revenues 24,682 15,460 2,529 35,859 78,530 -
Interest and amortization expense (11,287) - - - (11,287) -
Total Nonoperating
Revenues (Expenses) 22,813 89,322 72,425 60,080 244,640 37,638
Income (Loss) Before
Contributions and Transfers 177,296 478,113 389,704 (50,837) 994,276 (204,687)
Contributions and Transfers
Connection fees - - 21,180 - 21,180 -
Transfers In - - - - - 260,000
Transfers out (135,979) (792,360) (454,564) (20,000) (1,402,903) (45,000)
Total Transfers and Contributions (135,979) (792,360) (433,384) (20,000) (1,381,723) 215,000
Change in Net Position 41,317 (314,247) (43,680) (70,837) (387,447) 10,313
Net Position - January 1 5,499,131 15,562,088 3,948,085 321,424 25,330,728 489,883
Net Position, December 31 5,540,448$ 15,247,841$ 3,904,405$ 250,587$ 24,943,281$ 500,196$
Change in net position as shown above (387,447)$
1,463
Change in net position - business-type activities (385,984)$
Adjustment to reflect the consolidation of internal
service fund activities to the enterprise funds.
City of Orono, Minnesota
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position
Proprietary Funds
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Business-type Activities - Enterprise Funds
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Governmental
Activities -
Internal
Nonmajor
Water Sewer Storm Business-type Total Service Funds
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Receipts from customers and users 1,294,702$ 2,344,148$ 776,103$ 688,134$ 5,103,087$ 1,431,783$
Other operating receipts 24,682 15,460 2,529 35,859 78,530 -
Payments to suppliers (627,466) (1,442,077) (199,015) (507,505) (2,776,063) (1,284,080)
Payments to employees (340,735) (338,934) (195,970) (235,975) (1,111,614) (406,848)
Net Cash Provided (Used) by
Operating Activities 351,183 578,597 383,647 (19,487) 1,293,940 (259,145)
Cash Flows from Noncapital
Financing Activities
Intergovernmental - - - 20,226 20,226
Transfers from other funds - - - - - 260,000
Transfers to other funds (135,979) (792,360) (454,564) (20,000) (1,402,903) (45,000)
Net Cash Provided (Used) by .
Noncapital Financing Activities (135,979) (792,360) (454,564) 226 (1,382,677) 215,000
Cash Flows from Capital and
Related Financing Activities
Connection fees received - - 21,180 - 21,180 -
Special assessments received 7,331 20,153 - - 27,484 -
Acquisition of capital assets (131,122) (547,952) (233,547) (41,563) (954,184) -
Interest paid on debt (13,569) - - - (13,569) -
Principal paid on bonds (85,000) - - - (85,000) -
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Capital
and Related Financing Activities (222,360) (527,799) (212,367) (41,563) (1,004,089) -
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Investment receipts 8,862 69,119 65,447 4,171 147,599 36,622
Net Increase (Decrease) in
Cash and Cash Equivalents 1,706 (672,443) (217,837) (56,653) (945,227) (7,523)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, January 1 267,184 2,327,068 1,562,423 117,461 4,274,136 523,033
Cash and Cash Equivalents, December 31 268,890$ 1,654,625$ 1,344,586$ 60,808$ 3,328,909$ 515,510$
Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss)
to Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities
Operating income (loss) 154,483$ 388,791$ 317,279$ (110,917)$ 749,636$ (242,325)$
Adjustments to reconcile operating income (loss)
to net cash provided (used) by operating activities
Depreciation 222,500 367,615 66,631 23,252 679,998 -
Other income related to operations 24,682 15,460 2,529 35,859 78,530 -
(Increase) decrease in assets/deferred
outflows of resources
Accounts receivable 7,259 (113,902) 18,936 5,342 (82,365) (537)
Due from other governments - 6,358 - - 6,358 -
Prepaid items (819) 3,563 - (197) 2,547 33,822
Deferred pension resources 27,026 27,168 5,860 4,468 64,522 -
Increase (decrease) in liabilities/deferred
inflows of resources
Accounts and contracts payable 7,782 (34,916) 841 8,400 (17,893) (56,908)
Accrued salaries payable 155 101 1,726 2,349 4,331 7,289
Due to other governments (6,607) (1,671) - 6,809 (1,469) (486)
Compensated absences payable 2,671 7,584 (27,471) - (17,216) -
Net pension liability (80,732) (81,074) (12,417) (6,416) (180,639) -
Other postemployment benefits payable (17,282) (16,813) (6,041) (8,608) (48,744) -
Deferred pension resources 10,065 10,333 15,774 20,172 56,344 -
Net Cash Provided (Used) by
Operating Activities 351,183$ 578,597$ 383,647$ (19,487)$ 1,293,940$ (259,145)$
Schedule of Noncash Capital and
Related Financing Activities
Capital assets acquired on account 4,594$ 332$ 948$ -$ 5,874$ -$
Amortization of bond premium 1,485 - - - 1,485 -
City of Orono, Minnesota
Statement of Cash Flows
Proprietary Funds
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Business-type Activities - Enterprise Funds
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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City of Orono, Minnesota
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
A. Reporting Entity
The City of Orono (the City) operates under the State of Minnesota Statutory Plan A form of government. Under this plan,
the City Council, composed of an elected mayor and four elected trustees or council members, exercises legislative
authority and determines all matters of policy. The City Administrator, appointed by the City Council, is responsible for the
proper administering of all affairs relating to the City.
The City has considered all potential units for which it is financially accountable, and other organizations for which the
statements to be misleading or incomplete. The City includes all funds, organizations, institutions, agencies, departments,
and offices that are not legally separate from such. Component units are legally separate organizations for which the
elected officials of the City are financially accountable and are included within the basic financial statements of the City
because of their operational or financial relationships with the City. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board
(GASB) has set forth criteria to be considered in determining financial accountability. These criteria include appointing a
organization or (2) the potential for the organization to provide specific benefits to, or impose specific financial burdens
on the primary government.
following blended component unit.
Blended Component Unit
The Orono Housing and Redevelopment Authority (Orono HRA) is a legally separate organization created in accordance
with Minnesota Statute § 469.003. Its purpose is to clear and redevelop blighted areas within the City and to provide
adequate housing for low- and moderate-income residents. The Orono HRA meets the requirements for a blended
component unity because the HRA is fiscally dependent
mayor and council members and is substantially the same as the city council. Therefore, the Orono HRA has been
reported as a blended component unit of the City, with its funds reported as though they are funds of the City. The
financial activity at this time is limited to debt payments within the Orono HRA debt service funds, namely the public
facilities and project revenue bonds.
B. Government-wide and Fund Financial Statements
The government-wide financial statements (i.e., the statement of net position and the statement of activities) report
information on all of the nonfiduciary activities of the primary government. Governmental activities, which normally are
supported by taxes and intergovernmental revenues, are reported separately from business-type activities, which rely to a
significant extent on fees and charges for support.
The statement of activities demonstrates the degree to which the direct expenses of a given function or segment are
offset by program revenues. Direct expenses are those that are clearly identifiable with a specific function or segment.
Amounts reported as program revenues include 1) charges to customers or applicants who purchase, use, or directly
benefit from goods, services, or privileges provided by a given function or segment and 2) grants and contributions that
are restricted to meeting the operational or capital requirements of a particular function or segment. Taxes and other
items not included among program revenues are reported instead as general revenues.
Separate financial statements are provided for governmental funds and proprietary funds. Major individual governmental
funds and major individual enterprise funds are reported as separate columns in the fund financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
C. Measurement Focus, Basis of Accounting and Financial Statement Presentation
The government-wide financial statements are reported using the economic resources measurement focus and the
accrual basis of accounting, as are the proprietary fund financial statements. Revenues are recorded when earned and
expenses are recorded when a liability is incurred, regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Property taxes are
recognized as 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 provider have been met.
Governmental fund financial statements are reported using the current financial resources measurement focus and the
modified accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized as soon as they are both measurable and available.
Revenues are considered to be available when they are collectible within the current period or soon enough thereafter to
pay liabilities of the current period. For this purpose, the City considers revenues to be available if they are collected within
60 days of the end of the current fiscal period. Expenditures generally are recorded when a liability is incurred, as under
accrual accounting. However, debt service expenditures, as well as expenditures related to compensated absences,
pensions, and claims and judgments, are recorded only when payment is due.
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 of the current fiscal period. Only the portion of special
assessments receivable due 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 and available only when cash is received by the
City.
Revenue resulting from exchange transactions, in which each party gives and receives essentially equal value, is recorded
on the accrual basis when the exchange takes place. On a modified accrual basis, revenue is recorded in the year in which
the resources are measurable and become available.
Non-exchange transactions, in which the City receives value without directly giving equal value in return, include property
taxes, grants, entitlement and donations. On an accrual basis, revenue from property taxes is recognized in the year for
which the tax is levied. Revenue from grants, entitlements and donations is recognized in the year in which all eligibility
requirements have been satisfied. Eligibility requirements include timing requirements, which specify the year when the
resources are required to be used or the year when use is first permitted, matching requirements, in which the City must
provide local resources to be used for a specified purpose, and expenditure requirements, in which the resources are
provided to the City on a reimbursement basis. On a modified accrual basis, revenue from non-exchange transactions
must also be available before it can be recognized.
Unearned revenue arises when assets are recognized before revenue recognition criteria have been satisfied. Grants and
entitlements received before eligibility requirements are met are also recorded as unearned revenue.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and
disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.
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City of Orono, Minnesota
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
The City reports the following major governmental funds:
The General fund is the govern It accounts for all financial resources of the general
government, except those required to be accounted for in another fund.
The Municipal State Aid Street fund is used to collect and spend resources on the various projects related to state aid
streets and highways.
The Project Construction fund is used to collect and spend resources related to various construction projects within
the city.
The City reports the following major proprietary funds:
The Water fund and the Sewer fund account for activities related to the operation of a water distribution system and a
sanitary sewer distribution system, respectively.
The Sewer Fund is used to account for the provision of water services to the residents of the City who have sanitary
sewer service available.
The Storm Water Fund
system.
Internal service funds account for insurance, compensated absences, fleet management, and IT services provided to
other departments or agencies of the City. These funds are used to account for the insurance costs incurred by the
City for general liability, property, vehicle,
and IT services provided to various City functions. These funds are reimbursed through charges to the various
participating departments of the City.
As a general rule the effect of interfund activity has been eliminated from government-wide financial statements.
Exceptions to this general rule are payments in-lieu of taxes, payments where the amounts are reasonably equivalent in
value to the interfund services provided and
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 non-operating items. Operating revenues and
expenses generally result from providing services and producing and delivering goods in connection with a proprietary
service funds are charges to customers for sales and services. Operating expenses for enterprise funds and internal
service 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 non-operating revenues and expenses.
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City of Orono, Minnesota
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
D. Assets, Deferred Outflows of Resources, Liabilities, Deferred Inflows of Resources and Net Position/Fund Balance
Deposits and Investments
Cash balances from all funds are combined and invested to the extent available in short term investments. Earnings from
the pooled investments are allocated to the individual funds based on the average monthly cash and investment balances
of the respective funds. The City s cash and cash equivalents are considered to be cash on hand, demand deposits and
short-term investments. -wide cash and temporary investments pool is
considered to be cash and cash equivalents for purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows.
Cash balances from all funds are pooled and invested, to the extent available, in certificates of deposit and other
authorized investments. Earnings from such investments are allocated on the basis of applicable participation by each of
the funds.
The City may also invest idle funds as authorized by Minnesota statutes, as follows:
1. Direct obligations or obligations guaranteed by the United States or its agencies.
2. Shares of investment companies registered under the Federal Investment Company Act of 1940 and received the
highest credit rating, rated in one of the two highest rating categories by a statistical rating agency, and have a
final maturity of thirteen months or less.
3. General
4.
5.Obligation of a school district with an original maturity not exceeding 13 months and (i) rated in the highest
category by a national bond rating service or (ii) enrolled in the credit enhancement program pursuant to statute
section 126C.55.
6.
7. Commercial paper issued by United States banks corporations or their Canadian subsidiaries, of highest quality
category by at least two nationally recognized rating agencies, and maturing in 270 days or less.
8. Repurchase or reverse repurchase agreements and securities lending agreements with financial institutions
with capitalization exceeding $10,000,000, a primary reporting dealer in U.S. government securities to the Federal
Reserve Bank of New York, or certain Minnesota securities broker-dealers.
9. Guaranteed
branch of a foreign bank, a United States insurance company, or its Canadian subsidiary, whose similar debt
obligations were rated in one of the top two rating categories by a nationally recognized rating agency.
The City categorizes its fair value measurements within the fair value hierarchy established by generally accepted
accounting principles. The hierarchy is based on the valuation inputs used to measure the fair value of the asset. Level 1
inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets; Level 2 inputs are significant other observable inputs; Level
3 inputs are significant unobservable inputs.
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City of Orono, Minnesota
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
The City has the following recurring fair value measurements as of December 31, 2024:
Negotiable certificates of deposits, government and municipal bonds of $13,002,641 are valued using a matrix
pricing model (Level 2 inputs)
Property Taxes
Property taxes are submitted to the County Auditor by December of each year, to be levied on January 1 on property
values assessed as of the same date. The tax levy notice is mailed in March with the first half payment due on May 15
and the second half payment due on October 15.
Unpaid taxes at December 31 become liens on the respective property and are classified in the fund financial statements
as delinquent taxes receivable.
Delinquent taxes receivable include the past six years' uncollected taxes. Delinquent taxes have been offset by a deferred
inflow of resources for taxes not received within 60 days after year end in the governmental fund financial statements.
Accounts Receivable
All miscellaneous accounts receivable are shown at net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts receivable
include amounts billed for services, such as water, sewer, storm water and nuisance charges, provided before year end.
Unbilled utility enterprise fund receivables are also included for services provided in 2024. The City annually certifies
delinquent water, sewer, storm water and nuisance accounts to the County for collection in the following year. Therefore,
there has been no allowance for doubtful accounts established.
All trade (utility) and property tax receivables are shown at gross amount, since both taxes and trade (utility) receivables
are assessable to the property taxes and are collectible upon the sale of the assessed property.
Lease Receivable
revenue. The variable payments are recorded as an inflow of resources in the period the payment is received.
A deferred inflow of resources is recorded for the lease. The deferred inflow of resources is recorded at the initiation of
the lease in an amount equal to the initial recording of the lease receivable. The deferred inflow of resources is amortized
on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
Due From Other Governments
The amounts due from other government primarily include amounts for project cost in which the City is receiving grants
to support the projects.
Special Assessments
Special assessments represent the financing for public improvements paid for by benefiting property owners. These
assessments are recorded as receivables upon certification to the County. Special assessments are recognized as
revenue when they are received in cash or within 60 days after year end. All governmental special assessments receivable
are offset by a deferred inflow of resources in the fund financial statements. At December 31, 2024, the total delinquent
special assessment receivable balance is $33,600.
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City of Orono, Minnesota
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Interfund Receivables and Payables
Activity between funds that are representative of lending/borrowing arrangements outstanding at the end of the fiscal
-current portion of interfund loans). All other outstanding balances between funds are reported
-type
activities are reported in the government-
Inventories and Prepaid Items
All inventories are valued at cost using the first in/first out (FIFO) method. Inventories of governmental funds are recorded
as expenditures when consumed rather than when purchased.
Certain payments to vendors reflect costs applicable to future accounting periods and are recorded as prepaid items in
both government-wide and fund financial statements. Prepaid items are reported using the consumption method and
recorded as expenditures/expenses at the time of consumption.
Capital Assets
Capital assets, which include property, buildings, improvements, equipment, and infrastructure assets are reported in the
applicable governmental or business-type activities columns in the government-wide financial statements. Such assets
are capitalized at historical cost, or estimated historical cost for assets where actual historical cost is not available.
Donated assets are recorded as capital assets at their acquisition value at the date of donation. The City defines capital
assets as those with an initial, individual cost of $10,000 or more for government-wide and $10,000 for proprietary funds
with an estimated useful life in excess of one year. The cost of normal maintenance and repairs that do not add to the
value of the asset or materially extend asset lives are not capitalized. As allowed by accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America, the City has elected not to retroactively capitalize the infrastructure of its
governmental activities acquired prior to January 1, 2004.
Capital assets are recorded in the government-wide and proprietary fund financial statements, but are not reported in the
governmental fund financial statements. Capital assets are depreciated using the straight-line method over their
estimated useful lives. Land and construction in progress are not depreciated.
Property, plant and equipment of the City is depreciated using the straight line method over the following estimated useful
lives:
Useful Life
Assets in Years
Infrastructure 20 - 50
Buildings and Systems 15 - 50
Improvements Other Than Buildings 20 - 50
Machinery and Equipment 5 - 10
Deferred Outflows of Resources
In addition to assets, the statement of net position will sometimes report a separate section for deferred outflows of
resources. This separate financial statement element, deferred outflows of resources, represents a consumption of net
assets that applies to a future period(s) and so will not be recognized as an outflow of resources (expense/expenditure)
until then. The City has only one item that qualifies for reporting in this category. Accordingly, the item, deferred pension
resources, is reported only in the statements of net position. This item results from actuarial calculations and current
year pension contributions made subsequent to the measurement date.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Compensated Absences
Certain city employees earn personal time off, vacation, earned compensation time and sick leave at various rates based
on longevity. These compensated absences are paid to an employee leaving in good standing, at their current rate of pay
and current status of union contracts. Employees with at least three years, but less than twelve years, of full-time service
will receive 1/3 of their accumulated sick leave. Employees with 12 years or more will receive ½ of their accumulated sick
leave. The City has recorded an additional amount for GASB 101 based on expected sick usage.
Postemployment Benefits other than Pensions
Under Minnesota statute 471.61, subdivision 2b, public employers must allow retirees and their dependents to continue
coverage indefinitely in an employer-sponsored health care plan, under the following conditions: 1) Retirees must be
receiving (or eligible to receive) an annuity from a Minnesota public pension plan, 2) Coverage must continue in a group
plan until age 65, and retirees must pay no more than the group premium, and 3) Retirees are able to add dependent
coverage during open enrollment period or qualifying life event prior to retirement. All premiums are funded on a pay-as-
you-go basis. The liability was determined, in accordance with GASB Statement No. 75, at January 1, 2021. The General
fund is typically used to liquidate governmental other postemployment benefits payable.
Long-term Obligations
In the government-wide financial statements, and proprietary fund types in the fund financial statements, long-term debt
and other long-term obligations are reported as liabilities in the applicable governmental activities, business-type
activities, or proprietary fund type statement of net position. The recognition of bond premiums and discounts are
amortized over the life of the bonds using the straight-line method. Bonds payable are reported net of the applicable bond
premium or discount. Bond issuance costs are reported as an expense in the period incurred. In accordance with federal
s follow the arbitrage requirements.
In the fund financial statements, governmental fund types recognize bond premiums and discounts, as well as bond
issuance costs, during the current period. The face amount of debt issued is reported as 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. Issuance costs, whether or not withheld from the actual debt proceeds received, are
reported as debt service expenditures.
Pensions
For purposes of measuring the net pension liability, deferred outflows/inflows of resources, and pension expense,
information about the fiduciary net position of the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and additions
uciary net position have been determined on the same basis as they are reported by PERA
except that PERA For this purpose, plan contributions are recognized as of employer payroll
paid dates and benefit payments and refunds are recognized when due and payable in accordance with the benefit terms.
Investments are reported at fair value. For the most part, the General fund is typically used to liquidate governmental
pension liabilities.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
The City participates in various pension plans, total pension expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 is as follows:
Deferred Inflows of Resources
In addition to liabilities, the statement of net position and fund financial statements will sometimes report a separate
section for deferred inflows of resources. This separate financial statement element, deferred inflows of resources,
represents an acquisition of net assets that applies to a future period(s) and so will not be recognized as an inflow of
resources (revenue) until that time. The City has four types of items, which arise only under a modified accrual basis of
accounting that qualifies as needing to be reported in this category. Accordingly, the item, unavailable revenue, is
reported only in the governmental funds balance sheet. The governmental funds report unavailable revenues from three
sources: delinquent property taxes, special assessments and intergovernmental revenue. These amounts are deferred
and recognized as an inflow of resources in the period that the amounts become available. The City also recognizes a
deferred lease resources, which is reported under both the modified accrual and full accrual basis
Furthermore, the City has one additional item which qualifies for reporting in this category on the statement of net
position. The item, deferred pension resources, is reported only in the statement of net position and results from actuarial
calculations involving net differences between projected and actual earnings on plan investments and changes in
proportions.
Net Position
Net position represents the difference between assets and deferred outflows of resources and liabilities and deferred
inflows of resources. Net position is displayed in three components:
a. Net investment in capital assets - Consists of capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation reduced by any
outstanding debt attributable to acquire capital assets.
a. Restricted net position - Consists of net position balances restricted when there are limitations imposed on their
use through external restrictions imposed by creditors, grantors, laws or regulations of other governments.
b. Unrestricted net position -
first, then unrestricted resources as they are needed.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Fund Balance
In the fund financial statements, fund balance is divided into five classifications based primarily on the extent to which the
City is bound to observe constraints imposed upon the use of resources reported in the governmental funds. These
classifications are defined as follows:
Nonspendable - Amounts that cannot be spent because they are not in spendable form, such as prepaid items.
Restricted - Amounts related to externally imposed constraints established by creditors, grantors or contributors; or
constraints imposed by state statutory provisions.
Committed - Amounts constrained for specific purposes that are internally imposed by formal action (resolution) of
-making authority. Committed amounts cannot be used
for any other purpose unless the City Council modifies or rescinds the commitment by resolution.
Assigned -
restricted nor committed. Pursuant to the Fund Balance Policy approved by City Council, the City Administrator has
been delegated the authority to assign and remove assignments of fund balance amounts for specific purposes.
Unassigned - These are residual amounts in the General fund not reported in any other classification. The General
fund is the only fund that can report a positive unassigned fund balance. Other funds would report a negative
unassigned fund balance should the total of nonspendable, restricted and committed fund balances exceed the total
net resources of that fund.
The City considers restricted amounts to be spent first when both restricted and unrestricted fund balance is available.
Additionally, the City would first use committed, then assigned, and lastly unassigned amounts of unrestricted fund
balance when expenditures are made.
The City formally adopted a fund balance policy for the General Fund. The policy establishes a year-end target unassigned
fund balance of 40
to the Pavement Management Plan Fund pursuant to Council approval.
Note 2: Stewardship, Compliance and Accountability
A. Budgetary Information
Each fall, after holding a meeting to obtain public comments, the City Council legally adopts the General Fund budget,
Park, Drug and Felony Forfeiture, Senior Housing TIF funds and enterprise fund budgets. These budgets are adopted on a
basis consistent with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The City has established budgetary control at the department level. City management must request City Council approval
before exceeding the budget at that level. City management may transfer appropriations within the department level
without City Council approval. Appropriations lapse at year-end; however, the City Council may approve the carryover of
specific amounts. Encumbrance accounting is not used.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 2: Stewardship, Compliance and Accountability (Continued)
B. Deficit Fund Equity
The following fund had a fund equity deficit at December 31, 2024:
The fund deficits are expected to be eliminated with future fund revenues or transfers from other funds.
C. Excess of Expenditures Over Appropriations
The excess of expenditures over appropriation was funded by revenues in excess of budget.
Note 3: Detailed Notes on All Funds
A. Deposits and Investments
Deposits
Custodial credit risk for deposits and investments is the risk that in the event of
investments may not be returned or the City will not be able to recover collateral securities in the possession of an outside
party. In accordance with Minnesota statutes and as authorized by the City Council, the City maintains deposits at
depository banks, all of which are members of the Federal Reserve System.
Minnesota statutes require that all City deposits be protected by insurance, surety bond or collateral. The market value of
collateral pledged must equal 110 percent of the deposits not covered by insurance or bonds, with the exception of
irrevocable standby letters of credit issued by Federal Home Loan Banks as this type of collateral only requires collateral
pledged equal to 100 percent of the deposits not covered by insurance or bonds.
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December 31, 2024
Note 3: Detailed Notes on All Funds (Continued)
Authorized collateral in lieu of a corporate surety bond includes:
United States government Treasury bills, Treasury notes, Treasury bonds;
Issues of United States government agencies and instrumentalities as quoted by a recognized industry quotation
service available to the government entity;
national bond rating service, or revenue obligation securities of any state or local government with taxing powers
tter by a national bond rating service;
General obligation securities of a local government with taxing powers may be pledged as collateral against funds
deposited by that same local government entity;
Irrevocable standby letters of credit issued by Federal Home Loan Banks to a municipality accompanied by
Time deposits that are fully insured by any federal agency.
Minnesota statutes require that all collateral shall be placed in safekeeping in a restricted account at a Federal Reserve
Bank, or in an account at a trust department of a commercial bank or other financial institution that is not owned or
controlled by the financial institution furnishing the collateral. The selection should be approved by the government entity.
$791,949 and the bank balance was $897,528. The bank balance
was covered by federal depository insurance .
Investments
The Minnesota Municipal Money Market Fund (the 4M Fund) is regulated by Minnesota statutes and the Board of
Directors of the League of Minnesota Cities and is a customized cash management and investment program for
Minnesota public funds. Sponsored and governed by the League of Minnesota Cities since 1987, the 4M Fund is a unique
investment alternative designed to address the daily and long-term investment needs of Minnesota cities and other
municipal entities. Allowable under Minnesota statutes, the 4M Fund is comprised of top quality, rated investments.
The Minnesota Municipal Money Market Fund and broker money market investment pools operate in accordance with
appropriate State laws and regulations. The 4M Fund is an external investment pool not registered with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC); however, it follows the same regulatory rules of the SEC under rule 2a7. The reported value
of the pool is the same as the fair value of the pool share. Financial statements of the 4M Fund can be obtained by
contacting RBC Global Asset Management at 100 South Fifth Street, Suite 2300, Minneapolis, MN 55402-1240.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 3: Detailed Notes on All Funds (Continued)
Credit Segmented
Quality/ Time
Ratings (1) Distribution (2) Amount Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Pooled Investments at Amortized Costs
Broker Money Market Funds N/A less than 6 months 159,553$
4M fund N/A less than 6 months 3,737,681
Non-pooled Investments at Fair Value
Negotiable Certificates of Deposits N/A less than 1 year 1,951,285 -$ 1,951,285$ -$
Negotiable Certificates of Deposits N/A 1 to 3 years 2,369,268 - 2,369,268 -
Negotiable Certificates of Deposits N/A more than 3 years 1,963,598 - 1,963,598 -
Municipal Bonds AAA less than 1 year 1,333,757 - 1,333,757 -
Municipal Bonds AAA 1 to 3 years 3,773,426 - 3,773,426 -
Municipal Bonds AAA more than 3 years 1,611,307 - 1,611,307 -
Total Investments 16,899,875$ -$ 13,002,641$ -$
Types of Investments
Fair Value Measurement Using
(1) Ratings are provided by where applicable to indicate associated credit risk.
(2) Interest rate risk in disclosed using the segmented time distribution method.
N/A Indicates not applicable or available.
The investments of the City are subject to the following risks:
Interest Rate Risk - Interest Rate Risk is the risk that changes in interest rates will adversely affect the fair value of
an investment.
investments to a maturity of eight years, and twenty percent (20 percent) of the portfolio to a specific maturity.
The City was not exposed to interest rate risks due to the fact that their investments are not exposed to highly
sensitive changes in interest rates.
Credit Risk - Credit risk is the risk that an issuer or other counterparty to an investment will not fulfill its
obligations. Ratings are provided by various credit rating agencies and where applicable, indicate associate
page 5 of the
notes to the financial statements. In accordance with its investment policy, the City will minimize credit risk by
limiting investments to the safest types of securities, pre-qualifying the financial institutions, broker/dealers,
intermediaries, and advisers with which the City will do business, and diversifying the investment portfolio so that
the impact of potential losses from any one type of security or from any one individual issuer will be minimized.
o Reverse repurchase agreements
o Mortgage-backed securities, as defined in Minnesota Statute § 118A.04, Subd. 6
o Future contracts
o Options
o Guaranteed investment contracts
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December 31, 2024
Note 3: Detailed Notes on All Funds (Continued)
Concentration of Credit Risk - Concentration of credit risk is defined as positions of five percent (5 percent) or
more in the securities of a single issuer.
to 35% of a specific type. As of December 31, 2024, the following issuer exceeded 5 percent of the Ci
investments: MN Municipal Money Markets (4M) (22 percent).
Custodial Credit Risk - Deposits. In the case of deposits, this is the risk that in the event of a bank failure, the City's
deposits may not be returned to it. Minnesota statutes and the City's investment policy states that in order to
provide a level of security for all funds, the collateralization level will be 110 percent of market value not covered
by insurance.
and must have a minimum capital and surplus of $10,000,000 and a net worth to asset ratio minimum of 5
percent Bridgewater Bank. As of December 31, 2024, all of the
City's bank balance was covered by federal depository insurance or by perfected collateral held by the City's agent
in the City's name.
Custodial Credit Risk - Investments. For an investment, this is the risk that, in the event of the failure of the
counterparty, the City will not be able to recover the value of its investments or collateral securities that are in
possession of an outside party. As of December 31, 2024, all securities were held by the City or its agent in the
City's name. The City typically limits its exposure by purchasing insured or registered investments, or by the
control of who holds the securities. City investment policies require that security/broker/dealers be restricted to
those regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, have a minimum capital of $40,000,000 and may
investments with a specific dealer to 30 percent of the investment portfolio.
A reconciliation of cash and temporary investments as shown on the statement of net position for the City follows:
Carrying Amount of Deposits 791,949$
Investments 16,899,875
Total 17,691,824$
As Reported on the Financial Statements
Statement of net position
Cash and temporary investments 17,466,565$
Cash held with fiscal agent 225,259
Total 17,691,824$
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Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 3: Detailed Notes on All Funds (Continued)
B. Capital Assets
Capital asset activity for the year ended December 31, 2024 was as follows:
Depreciation expense was charged to functions of the governmental activities as follows:
Governmental Activities
General Government 217,433$
Public Safety 229,441
Public Works 630,462
Culture and Recreation 104,588
Total Depreciation Expense - Governmental Activities 1,181,924$
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Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 3: Detailed Notes on All Funds (Continued)
Depreciation expense was charged to programs of the business-type activities as follows:
Business-type Activities
Water 222,500$
Sewer 367,615
Storm water 66,631
Cable 19,319
Golf course 3,933
Total Depreciation Expense - Business-type Activities 679,998$
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Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 3: Detailed Notes on All Funds (Continued)
C. Lease Receivable
As of December 31, 2024, the City had the following lease receivables:
Under the Verizon Antenna lease, Verizon pays the City $49,754 per year in exchange for placing a cell phone antenna on a
City owned building. The City is paid these amounts each January, with a 3% increase each year until 2036.
D. Interfund Receivables, Payables and Transfers
The composition of interfund balances at December 31, 2024 is as follows:
The City made transfers during the fiscal year 2024 as shown and described below:
The City annually budgets transfers for specific purposes. Annual transfers include transfers made to cover funds annual
operations, transfers for debt service payments, transfers made as part of capital improvements plans and other transfers
made for various reasons.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 3: Detailed Notes on All Funds (Continued)
E. Long-term Debt
General Obligation Improvement (G.O.) Bonds
The bonds were issued to finance various improvements and will be repaid from taxes, special assessments, and pledged
revenues.
Annual debt service requirements to maturity for G.O. improvement bonds are as follows:
Year Ending
December 31, Principal Interest Total
2025 615,000$ 387,275$ 1,002,275$
2026 635,000 366,519 1,001,519
2027 655,000 344,557 999,557
2028 680,000 321,538 1,001,538
2029 705,000 297,169 1,002,169
2030-2034 2,395,000 1,222,920 3,617,920
2035-2039 2,675,000 943,720 3,618,720
2040-2044 2,945,000 665,920 3,610,920
2045-2049 3,255,000 356,864 3,611,864
2050-2051 1,400,000 44,724 1,444,724
Total 15,960,000$ 4,951,206$ 20,911,206$
Governmental Activities
Year Ending
December 31, Principal Interest Total
2025 90,000$ 11,544$ 101,544$
2026 90,000 9,350 99,350
2027 95,000 6,919 101,919
2028 95,000 4,306 99,306
2029 100,000 1,500 101,500
Total 470,000$ 33,619$ 503,619$
Business-type Activities
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Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 3: Detailed Notes on All Funds (Continued)
Financed Purchase Agreement
In 2024, the City entered into a financed purchase agreement to acquire a Fire Medical Utility Vehicle for emergency
response services. The total acquisition cost of the vehicle was $225,259, which will be repaid over a period of five years.
Under the terms of the agreement, the City will make varying payments of approximately $25,100 which includes principal
and interest, with a variable effective interest rate of 4.31%. The title of the vehicle will transfer to the City upon final
payments. Funds are currently held in escrow.
Annual debt service requirements to maturity for the financed purchase agreements is as follows:
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Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 3: Detailed Notes on All Funds (Continued)
Changes in Long-term Liabilities
Long-term liability activity for the year ended December 31, 2024 was as follows:
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Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 3: Detailed Notes on All Funds (Continued)
F. Components of Fund Balance
Fund equity balances are classified below to reflect the limitations and restrictions of the respective funds.
Municipal
State Aid Other
General Street Governmental Total
Nonspendable
Prepaid items $ 92,393 $ - $ - $ - $ 92,393
Leases - - 32,698 - 32,698
Total Nonspendable 92,393 - 32,698 - 125,091
Restricted for
Debt service - - - 508,186 508,186
Building projects - - 225,259 40,417 265,676
Drug and alcohol law enforcement - - - 775,154 775,154
Home buyer purchase assistance - - - 147,998 147,998
Other improvements - - - 813 813
HRA General fund - - - 601,467 601,467
Total Restricted - - 225,259 2,074,035 2,299,294
Committed to
Park maintenance - - - 617,233 617,233
Assigned to
Capital improvements - - 2,573,412 3,584,518 6,157,930
Unassigned 4,683,205 (1,120,809) - (488,535) 3,073,861
Total 4,775,598$ (1,120,809)$ 2,831,369$ 5,787,251$ 12,273,409$
Project
Construction
Fund
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Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 4: Defined Benefit Pension Plans - Statewide
A. Plan Description
General Employees Retirement Plan (General Plan)
Public Employees Police and Fire Plan (Police and Fire Plan)
B. Benefits Provided
General Employee Plan Benefits
The City participates in the following cost-sharing multiple-employer defined benefit pension plans administered by the
Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota (PERA). These plan provisions are established and administered
according to Minnesota Statutes chapters 353, 353D, 353E, 353G and 356. Minnesota Statutes chapter 356 defines each
401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Membership in the General Plan includes employees of counties, cities, townships, schools in non-certified positions, and
other governmental entities whose revenues are derived from taxation, fees, or assessments. Plan membership is
required for any employee who is expected to earn more than $425 in a month, unless the employee meets exclusion
criteria.
Membership in the Police and Fire Plan includes full-time, licensed police officers and firefighters who meet the
membership criteria defined in Minnesota Statutes section 353.64 and who are not earning service credit in any other
PERA retirement plan or a local relief association for the same service. Employers can provide Police and Fire Plan
coverage for part-time positions and certain other public safety positions by submitting a resolution adopted by the
PERA provides retirement, disability, and death benefits. Benefit provisions are established by state statute and can only
be modified by the state Legislature. 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. When a member is
reaching an eligible retirement age. Members who retire at or over their Social Security full retirement age with at least
one year of service qualify for a retirement benefit.
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 General Plan members. Members hired prior to July 1, 1989, receive the higher of the Step
or Level formulas. Only the Level formula is used for members hired after June 30, 1989. Under the Step formula, General
Plan members receive 1.2 percent of the highest average salary for each of the first 10 years of service and 1.7 percent
for each additional year. Under the Level formula, General Plan members receive 1.7 percent of highest average salary for
all years of service. For members hired prior to July 1, 1989 a full retirement benefit is available when age plus years of
service equal 90 and normal retirement age is 65. Members can receive a reduced requirement benefit as early as age 55
if they have three or more years of service. Early retirement benefits are reduced by .25 percent for each month under
age 65. Members with 30 or more years of service can retire at any age with a reduction of 0.25 percent for each month
the member is younger than age 62. The Level formula allows General Plan members to receive a full retirement benefit
at age 65 if they were first hired before July 1, 1989 or at age 66 if they were hired on or after July 1, 1989. Early
retirement begins at age 55 with an actuarial reduction applied to the benefit.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 4: Defined Benefit Pension Plans - Statewide (Continued)
Police and Fire Plan Benefits
C. Contributions
General Employees Fund Contributions
Police and Fire Fund Contributions
D. Pension Costs
General Employees Fund Pension Costs
At December 31, 2024, the City reported a liability of $1,228,966 for its proportionate share of the General Employees
pension liability associated with the City totaled $31,779.
Benefit increases are provided to benefit recipients each January. The postretirement increase is equal to 50 percent of
the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announced by the SSA, with a minimum increase of at least 1 percent and a
maximum of 1.5 percent. The 2024 annual increase was 1.5 percent. Recipients that have been receiving the annuity or
benefit for at least a full year as of the June 30 before the effective date of the increase will receive the full increase.
Recipients receiving the annuity or benefit for at least one month but less than a full year as of the June 30 before the
effective date of the increase will receive a prorated increase.
Benefits for Police and Fire Plan members hired before July 1, 2010, are vested after three years of service. Members
hired on or after July 1, 2010, are 50 percent vested after five years of service and 100 percent vested after ten years.
After five years, vesting increase by 10 percent each full year of service until members are 100 percent vested after ten
years. Police and Fire Plan members receive 3 percent of highest average salary for all years of service. Police and Fire
Plan members receive a full retirement benefit when they are age 55 and vested, or when their age plus their years of
service equals 90 or greater if they were first hired before July 1, 1989. Early retirement starts at age 50, and early
retirement benefits are reduced by 0.417 percent each month members are younger than age 55.
Benefit increases are provided to benefit recipients each January. The postretirement increase is fixed at 1 percent.
Recipients that have been receiving the annuity or benefit for at least 36 months as of the June 30 before the effective
date of the increase will receive the full increase. Recipients receiving the annuity or benefit for at least 25 months but
less than 36 months as of the June 30 before the effective date of the increase will receive a reduced prorated increase.
Minnesota Statutes chapters 353, 353E, 353G and 356 set the rates for employer and employee contributions.
Contribution rates can only be modified by the state Legislature.
General Plan members were required to contribute 6.50 percent of their annual covered salary in fiscal year 2024 and the
Employees Fund for the years ending December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, were $224,067, $203,588 and $178,034,
Police and Fire Plan members were required to contribute 11.80 percent of their annual covered salary in fiscal year 2024
Police and Fire Fund for the years ending December 31, 2024, 2023 and, 2022 were $597,752, $546,390 and $460,205,
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Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 4: Defined Benefit Pension Plans - Statewide (Continued)
City's Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability 1,228,966$
State of Minnesota's Proportionate Share of the Net Pension
Liability Associated with the City 31,779
Total 1,260,745$
Deferred Deferred
Outflows Inflows
of Resources of Resources
Differences Between Expected and Actual Economic Experience 113,936$ -$
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions 5,469 454,487
Net Difference Between Projected and Actual Investment Earnings - 328,233
Changes in Proportion 66,778 -
Contributions Paid to PERA Subsequent to the Measurement Date 113,162 -
Total 299,345$ 782,720$
(285,795)$
(67,240)
(149,310)
(94,192)
At December 31, 2024, the City reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to
pensions from the following sources:
The $113,162 reported as deferred outflows of resources related to pensions resulting from the City's contributions
subsequent to the measurement date will be recognized as a reduction of the net pension liability in the year ended
December 31, 2025. Other amounts reported as deferred outflows and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions
will be recognized in pension expense as follows:
2025
2026
2027
For the year ended December 31, 2024, the City recognized pension expense of $201,445 for its proportionate share of
Employees Fund.
2028
The net pension liability was measured as of June 30, 2024, and the total pension liability used to calculate the net
0.0322 percent for the beginning of the period.
During the plan year ended June 30, 2024, the State of Minnesota contributed $170.1 million to the General Employees
Fund. The State of Minnesota is not included as a non-employer contributing entity in the General Employees Plan
pension allocation schedules for the $170.1 million in direct state aid because this contribution was not considered to
meet the definition of a special funding situation. The City recognized $56,544 for the year ended December 31, 2024 as
behalf contributions to the General Employees Fund.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 4: Defined Benefit Pension Plans - Statewide (Continued)
Police and Fire Fund Pension Costs
City's Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability 2,979,538$
State of Minnesota's Proportionate Share of the Net Pension
Liability Associated with the City 113,579
Total 3,093,117$
Deferred Deferred
Outflows Inflows
of Resources of Resources
Differences Between Expected and Actual Economic Experience 1,137,181$ -$
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions 3,186,329 4,254,146
Net Difference Between Projected and Actual Investment Earnings - 924,584
Changes in Proportion 104,374 114,554
Contributions Paid to PERA Subsequent to the Measurement Date 318,557 -
Total 4,746,441$ 5,293,284$
The State of Minnesota is not included as a non-employer contributing entity in the Police and Fire Pension Plan pension
allocation schedules for the $28.4 million in supplemental state aid because this contribution was not considered to
meet the definition of a special funding situation. The City recognized $64,312 for the year ended December 31, 2024 as
behalf contributions to the Police and Fire Fund.
The State of Minnesota contributed $37.4 million to the Police and Fire Fund in the plan fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
The contribution consisted of $9 million in direct state aid that meets the definition of a special funding situation,
additional one-time direct state aid contribution of $19.4 million, and $9 million in supplemental state aid that does not
meet the definition of a special funding situation. Additionally, $9 million supplemental state aid was paid on October 1,
2024. Thereafter, by October 1 of each year, the state will pay $9 million to the Police and Fire Fund until full funding is
reached or July 1, 2048, whichever is earlier. The $9 million in supplemental state aid will continue until the fund is 90
percent funded, or until the State Patrol Plan (administered by the Minnesota State Retirement System) is 90 percent
the City totaled $113,579.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, the City recognized pension expense of $582,621 for its proportionate share of
Fund.
net pension liability. The net pension liability was measured as of June 30, 2024, and the total pension liability used to
employer payroll paid dates from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, relative to the total employer contributions received
measurement period and 0.2196 percent for the beginning of the period.
At December 31, 2024, the City reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to
pensions from the following sources:
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Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 4: Defined Benefit Pension Plans - Statewide (Continued)
(139,592)$
748,564
(434,655)
(1,108,376)
68,659
E. Long-term Expected Return on Investment
Domestic Equity 33.5 %5.10 %
International Equity 16.5 5.30
Fixed Income 25.0 0.75
Private Markets 25.0 5.90
Total 100.0 %
2028
2029
The State Board of Investment, which manages the investments of PERA, prepares an analysis of the reasonableness on
a regular basis of the long-term expected rate of return using a building-block method in which best-estimate ranges of
expected future rates of return are developed for each major asset class. These ranges are combined to produce an
expected long-term rate of return by weighting the expected future rates of return by the target asset allocation
percentages. The target allocation and best estimates of geometric real rates of return for each major asset class are
summarized in the following table:
Long-term
Target Expected Return
Asset Class Allocation on Investment
The $318,557 reported as deferred outflows of resources related to pensions resulting from City contributions
subsequent to the measurement date will be recognized as a reduction of the net pension liability in the year ended
December 31, 2025. Other amounts reported as deferred outflows and inflows of resources related to pensions will be
recognized in pension expense as follows:
2025
2026
2027
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Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 4: Defined Benefit Pension Plans - Statewide (Continued)
F. Actuarial Assumptions
The following changes in actuarial assumptions and plan provisions occurred in 2024:
General Employees Fund
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
Changes in Plan Provisions
reflect the changes in assumptions.
The total pension liability for each of the cost-sharing defined benefit plans was determined by an actuarial valuation as
of June 30, 2024, using the entry age normal actuarial cost method. The long-term rate of return on pension plan
investments used to determine the total liability is 7.0%. The 7.0% assumption is based on a review of inflation and
investment return assumptions from a number of national investment consulting firms. The review provided a range of
investment return rates considered reasonable by the actuary. An investment return of 7.0% is within that range.
Inflation is assumed to be 2.25% for the General Employees Plan and Police and Fire Plan.
Benefit increases after retirement are assumed to be 1.25% for the General Employees Plan and 1.0% for the Police and
Fire Plan.
Salary growth assumptions in the General Employees Plan range in annual increments from 10.25% after one year of
service to 3.0% after 27 years of service. In the Police and Fire Plan, salary growth assumptions range in annual
increments from 11.75% after one year of service to 3.0% after 24 years of service.
Mortality rates for the General Employees Plan are based on the Pub-2010 General Employee Mortality Table. Mortality
rates for the Police and Fire Plan are based on the Pub-2010 Public Safety Employee Mortality tables. The tables are
Actuarial assumptions for the General Employees Plan are reviewed every four years. The General Employees Plan was
last reviewed in 2022. The assumption changes were adopted by the board and became effective with the July 1, 2023
actuarial valuation. The Police and Fire Plan were reviewed in 2024. PERA anticipates the experience study will be
approved by the Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement and become effective with the July 1, 2025
- Rates of merit and seniority were adjusted, resulting in slightly higher rates.
- Assumed rates of retirement were adjusted as follows: increase the rate of assumed unreduced retirements, slight
adjustments to Rule of 90 retirement rates, and slight adjustments to early retirement rates for Tier 1 and Tier 2
members.
- Minor increase in assumed withdrawals for males and females.
- Lower rates of disability.
- Continued use of Pub-2010 general mortality table with slight rate adjustments as recommended in the most recent
experience study.
- Minor changes to form of payment assumptions for male and female retirees.
- Minor changes to assumptions made with respect to missing participant data.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 4: Defined Benefit Pension Plans - Statewide (Continued)
Police and Fire Fund
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
Changes in Plan Provisions
G. Discount Rate
H. Pension Liability Sensitivity
1 Percent 1 Percent
Decrease (6.0%)Current (7.0%)Increase (8.0%)
General Employees Fund 2,684,258$ 1,228,966$ 31,854$
Police and Fire Fund 7,041,230 2,979,538 (355,961)
I. Pension Plan Fiduciary Net Position
- The State contribution of $9 million per year will continue until the earlier of 1) both the Police and Fire Plan and the
State Patrol Retirement Fund attain 90.0 percent funded status for three consecutive years (on an actuarial value of
assets basis) or 2) July 1, 2048. The contribution was previously due to expire after attaining a 90.0 percent funded
status for one year.
- The additional $9 million contribution will continue until the Police and Fire Plan is fully funded for a minimum of three
consecutive years on an actuarial value of assets basis, or July 1, 2048, whichever is earlier. This contribution was
previously due to expire upon attainment of fully funded status on an actuarial value of assets basis for one year (or July
1, 2048 if earlier).
report that includes financial statements and required supplementary information. That report may be obtained on the
Internet at www.mnpera.org.
The discount rate used to measure the total pension liability in 2024 was 7.0 percent. The projection of cash flows used
to determine the discount rate assumed that contributions from plan members and employers will be made at rates set
in Minnesota Statutes. Based on these assumptions, the fiduciary net position of the General Employees and Police and
Fire Plans were projected to be available to make all projected future benefit payments of current plan members.
Therefore, the long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was applied to all periods of projected
benefit payments to determine the total pension liability.
pension liability would be if it were calculated using a discount rate one percentage point lower or one percentage point
higher than the current discount rate:
- There were no changes in actuarial assumptions since the previous valuation.
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Note 5: Postemployment Benefits Other Than Pensions
A. Plan Description
At December 31, 2024, the following employees were covered by the benefit terms:
Inactive Plan Members or Beneficiaries Currently Receiving Benefit Payments 2
Active Plan Members 60
Total Plan Members 62
B. Funding Policy
C. Actuarial Methods and Assumptions
Discount Rate 3.77
Expected Long-Term Investment Return N/A
20-Year Municipal Bond Yield 3.77%
Inflation Rate 2.60%
Salary Increases N/A
Medical Trend Rate 7.75% degrading to 6.55% by 2028
City of Orono
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
The City provides a single-employer defined benefit health care plan to eligible retirees and their spouses. The plan offers
medical coverage, and to obtain requests for proposals in order to provide the most favorable benefits and premiums for
City employees and retirees. The City does not issue a publicly available report.
Retirees receiving benefits contribute 100 percent of their premium costs. Retirees and their spouses contribute to the
health care plan at the same rate as City employees. This results in the retirees receiving an implicit rate subsidy.
Contribution requirements are established by the City, based on the contract terms with HealthPartners, Inc. The required
contributions are based on projected pay-as-you-go financing requirements. There are no assets accumulated in a trust.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, the City's average contribution rate was 14 percent of covered-employee payroll.
For the fiscal year 2024, the City did not directly contribute to the plan. The General fund is typically used to liquidate the
governmental portion of the net OPEB obligation.
determined by an actuarial valuation as of December 31, 2023. Roll forward procedures were used to roll forward the
total OPEB liability to the measurement date.
The total OPEB liability in the December 31, 2023 actuarial valuation was determined using the following actuarial
assumptions, applied to all periods included in the measurement, unless otherwise specified:
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Note 5: Postemployment Benefits Other Than Pensions (Continued)
D. Changes in the Total OPEB Liability
Total OPEB
Liability
Balances at December 31, 2023 1,175,850$
Changes for the Year
Service Costs 123,700
Interest Costs 51,779
Assumption Changes (56,994)
Differences between expected and actual experience (331,212)
Benefit Payment (42,109)
Net Changes (254,836)
Balances at December 31, 2024 921,014$
Since the prior measurement date, the following assumptions changed:
Since the prior measurement date, the following plan provisions changed:
Since the prior measurement date, the following benefit terms changed:
E. Sensitivity of the Net OPEB Liability
1 Percent Discount Rate 1 Percent
Decrease 2.77%Current 3.77%Increase 4.77%
991,544$ 921,014$ 854,224$
The actuarial assumptions used in the valuation were based on input from a variety of published sources of historical
and projected future financial data. Each assumption was reviewed for reasonableness with the source information as
well as for consistency with the other economic assumptions.
anticipated experience
The discount rate used to measure the total OPEB liability was 3.77 percent.
City of Orono
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
calculated using a discount rate one percentage point lower or one percentage point higher than the current discount
rate:
Mortality rates were based on the recently published PERA actuarial valuations.
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Healthcare Cost
1 Percent Decrease Trend Rates 1 Percent Increase
809,185$ 921,014$ 1,052,486$
City of Orono
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 5: Postemployment Benefits Other Than Pensions (Continued)
calculated using a healthcare cost trend rate one percentage point lower or one percentage point higher than the current
healthcare cost trend rate:
6.55% Decreasing
to 5.55%
7.75% Decreasing
to 6.55%
8.75% Decreasing
to 7.75%
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City of Orono, Minnesota
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 6: Other Information
A. 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 self-insurance program through the League of Minnesota
Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT). The City pays an annual premium to the 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 not subject to a deductible.
Property and casualty insurance is provided through a pooled self-insurance program through the LMCIT. The City pays
an annual premium to the LMCIT. The City 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 City retains risk for the
deductible portion of the insurance policies and for any exclusions from the insurance policies. These amounts are
considered immaterial to the financial statements.
The City continues to carry commercial insurance for all other risks of loss, including disability and employee health
insurance.
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.
The risk management activities of the City are accounted for by the Risk Management fund, an internal service fund,
which charges its costs to user departments. The fund is designed to build up a reserve which will provide the City the
opportunity to assume a greater share of its insurance risks and thereby reducing the cost to purchase insurance.
B. Contingencies
Tax Increment Financing Districts
disallowed claims or misuse of tax increments could become a liability of the applicable fund. Management has indicated
that they are not aware of any instances of noncompliance which would have a material effect on the financial
statements.
only to the extent of the increment received. As a result, they are a commitment within the district but they have not met
the criteria to be reported as a liability on the statement of net position.
C. Flexible Benefit Plan
er §125 of the Internal Revenue Code
(IRC). All employees who meet the eligibility requirements may participate in the Plan. To be eligible, an employee must be
at least 18 years of age and be regularly scheduled to work more than 30 hours per week.
Eligible employees can elect to participate by contributing pre-tax dollars withheld from payroll checks to the Plan for
healthcare and dependent care benefits. Payments are made from the Plan to participating employees upon submitting a
request for reimbursement of eligible expenses actually incurred by the participant.
All assets of the Plan are held and administered by an independent contract administrator for childcare and medical
expense reimbursements, and by the City for health insurance premiums. All activity of the Plan is included in the financial
statements as part of the General Fund and enterprise funds as employee benefits.
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City of Orono, Minnesota
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Note 6: Other Information (Continued)
All property of the Plan and income attributable to that property is solely the property of the City, subject to the claims of
amount equal to the eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses incurred by the participants. The City believes it is
unlikely that it will use the assets to satisfy the claims of general creditors in the future.
D. Conditional State Grant
the amount of $2,000,000. The grant is repayable to the state if the property is not maintained for low-impact recreation
and conservation use.
E. Police Services Contracts
As of December 31, 2019, the City of Orono had several contracts to provide police services to neighboring cities. The
most significant of those was a contract with the city of Mound, which the City entered into as of January 1, 2013 and
which extends 10 years to December 31, 2022. The contract also included annual payments from the city of Mound
starting at $1,545,000 in 2013 and increasing between 1%-5% each year through the end of the contract. The contract has
been renewed as through December 31, 2025.
The City also has a contract with the cities of Minnetonka Beach and Spring Park to furnish law enforcement services to
each respective city. The original contract term ended December 31, 2012 and includes the option to verbally extend it
each year for an additional one-year period. The contract has been extended each year through 2025.
Note 7: Subsequent Event
department terminating all paid on-call members. The
City made a payout of $169,973 to the laid off paid-on-call firefighters into the Orono Firefighters relief association.
Note 8: Adjustments to and Restatement of Beginning Balances
During the fiscal year 2024, changes to or within the financial reporting entity resulted in adjustments to and restatements
of beginning net position and fund net position, as follows:
A. Change within Major and Nonmajor Fund Reporting
During fiscal year 2024, the Pavement Management Plan fund was determined to be nonmajor. The effects of the
changes within the financial reporting entity are shown in the table above.
B. Change in Accounting Principal
During the fiscal year 2024, the City adopted the provisions of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
Statement No. 100, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, and Statement No. 101, Compensated Absences, for the
year ended December 31, 2024. Adoption of the provisions of these statements results in significant change to the
classifications of the components of the financial statements. There were no adjustments or restatements of beginning
balances needed for the adoption of these statements.
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REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
CITY OF ORONO, MINNESOTA
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2024
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State's
Proportionate
City's Share of
Proportionate the Net Pension
Share of Liability City's
Fiscal the Net Pension Associated with Covered
Year Liability the City Total Payroll
Ending (a)(b)(a+b)(c)
6/30/2024 0.0332 %1,228,966$ 31,779$ 1,260,745$ 2,813,539$ 43.7 %86.7 %
6/30/2023 0.0322 1,800,588 49,654 1,850,242 2,562,960 70.3 83.1
6/30/2022 0.0303 2,399,770 70,380 2,470,150 2,270,505 105.7 76.7
6/30/2021 0.0266 1,135,939 34,674 1,170,613 1,916,486 59.3 87.0
6/30/2020 0.0272 1,630,764 50,397 1,681,161 1,942,203 84.0 79.0
6/30/2019 0.0267 1,476,183 45,831 1,522,014 1,823,839 80.9 80.2
6/30/2018 0.0256 1,420,183 - 1,420,183 1,679,073 84.6 79.5
6/30/2017 0.0254 1,621,519 - 1,621,519 1,623,207 99.9 75.9
6/30/2016 0.0259 2,102,952 - 2,102,952 1,570,420 133.9 68.9
6/30/2015 0.0265 1,373,368 - 1,373,368 1,484,850 92.5 78.2
Contributions in
Relation to the Contributions as
Statutorily Statutorily Contribution City's a Percentage of
Required Required Deficiency Covered Covered
Year Contribution Contribution (Excess)Payroll Payroll
Ending (a)(b)(a-b)(c)(b/c)
12/31/2024 224,067$ 224,067$ -$ 2,987,560$ 7.50 %
12/31/2023 203,588 203,588 - 2,714,506 7.50
12/31/2022 178,034 178,034 - 2,373,789 7.50
12/31/2021 145,120 145,120 - 1,934,938 7.50
12/31/2020 152,742 152,742 - 2,036,563 7.50
12/31/2019 144,815 144,815 - 1,930,863 7.50
12/31/2018 129,021 129,021 - 1,720,280 7.50
12/31/2017 122,840 122,840 - 1,637,867 7.50
12/31/2016 120,641 120,641 - 1,608,547 7.50
12/31/2015 114,922 114,922 - 1,532,293 7.50
Liability as a
the Net Pension Payroll of the Total
Liability (a/c)Pension Liability
City of Orono, Minnesota
Required Supplementary Information
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Net Position
Proportion of
Percentage of
as a PercentageCovered
City's
Proportionate
Share of the
Net Pension
Plan Fiduciary
City's
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Notes to the Required Supplementary Information - General Employee Retirement Fund
Required Supplementary Information (Continued)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
2024 - The following changes in assumptions are effective with the July 1, 2024 valuation, as recommended in the most recent experience
study (dated June 29, 2023): Rates of merit and seniority were adjusted, resulting in slightly higher rates. Assumed rates of retirement were
adjusted as follows: increase the rate of assumed unreduced retirements, slight adjustments to Rule of 90 retirement rates, and slight
adjustments to early retirement rates for Tier 1 and Tier 2 members. Minor increase in assumed withdrawals for males and females. Lower
rates of disability. Continued use of Pub-2010 general mortality table with slight rate adjustments as recommended in the most recent
experience study. Minor changes to form of payment assumptions for male and female retirees. Minor changes to assumptions made with
respect to missing participant data.
2023 - The investment return and single discount rates were changed from 6.5 percent to 7.0 percent.
2022 - The mortality improvement scale was changed from Scale MP-2020 to Scale MP-2021.
2021 - The investment return and single discount rates were changed from 7.50 percent to 6.50 percent, for financial reporting purposes. The
mortality improvement scale was changed from Scale MP-2019 to Scale MP-2020.
2020 - The price inflation assumption was decreased from 2.50% to 2.25%. The payroll growth assumption was decreased from 3.25% to 3.00%.
Assumed salary increase rates were changed as recommended in the June 30, 2019 experience study. The net effect is assumed rates that
average 0.25% less than previous rates. Assumed rates of retirement were changed as recommended in the June 30, 2019 experience study.
The changes result in more unreduced (normal) retirements and slightly fewer Rule of 90 and early retirements. Assumed rates of termination
were changed as recommended in the June 30, 2019 experience study. The new rates are based on service and are generally lower than the
previous rates for years 2-5 and slightly higher thereafter. Assumed rates of disability were changed as recommended in the June 30, 2019
experience study. The change results in fewer predicted disability retirements for males and females. The base mortality table for healthy
annuitants and employees was changed from the RP-2014 table to the Pub-2010 General Mortality table, with adjustments. The base mortality
table for disabled annuitants was changed from the RP-2014 disabled annuitant mortality table to the PUB-2010 General/Teacher disabled
annuitant mortality table, with adjustments. The mortality improvement scale was changed from Scale MP-2018 to Scale MP-2019. The
assumed spouse age difference was changed from two years older for females to one year older. The assumed number of married male new
retirees electing the 100% Joint & Survivor option changed from 35% to 45%. The assumed number of married female new retirees electing the
100% Joint & Survivor option changed from 15% to 30%. The corresponding number of married new retirees electing the Life annuity option was
adjusted accordingly.
2019 - The mortality projection scale was changed from MP-2017 to MP-2018.
2018 - The mortality projection scale was changed from MP-2015 to MP-2017. The assumed benefit increase was changed from 1.00 percent
per year through 2044 and 2.50 percent per year thereafter to 1.25 percent per year.
2017 - The Combined Service Annuity (CSA) loads were changed from 0.8 percent for active members and 60 percent for vested and non-vested
deferred members. The revised CSA loads are now 0.0 percent for active member liability, 15.0 percent for vested deferred member liability and
3.0 percent for non-vested deferred member liability. The assumed post-retirement benefit increase rate was changed from 1.0 percent per year
for all years to 1.0 percent per year through 2044 and 2.5 percent per year thereafter.
2016 - The assumed post-retirement benefit increase rate was changed from 1.0 percent per year through 2035 and 2.5 percent per year
thereafter to 1.0 percent per year for all future years. The assumed investment return was changed from 7.9 percent to 7.5 percent. The single
discount rate was changed from 7.9 percent to 7.5 percent. Other assumptions were changed pursuant to the experience study dated June 30,
2015. The assumed future salary increases, payroll growth and inflation were decreased by 0.25 percent to 3.25 percent for payroll growth and
2.50 percent for inflation.
2015 - The assumed post-retirement benefit increase rate was changed from 1.0 percent per year through 2030 and 2.5 percent per year
thereafter to 1.0 percent per year through 2035 and 2.5 percent per year thereafter.
City of Orono, Minnesota
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Required Supplementary Information (Continued)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
City of Orono, Minnesota
Notes to the Required Supplementary Information - General Employee Retirement Fund (Continued)
Changes in Plan Provisions
in assumptions.
2023 - An additional one-time direct state aid contribution of $170.1 million will be contributed to the Plan on October 1, 2023. The vesting
period of those hired after Juen 30, 2010, was changed from five years of allowable service to three years of allowable service. The benefit
increase delay for early retirements on or after January 1, 2024 was eliminated. A one-time non-compounding benefit increase of 2.5 percent
minus the actual 2024 adjustment will be payable in a lump sum for calendar year 2024 by March 31, 2024.
2022 - There were no changes in plan provisions since the previous valuation.
2021 - There were no changes in plan provisions since the previous valuation.
2020 - Augmentation for current privatized members was reduced to 2.0% for the period July 1, 2020 through December 31, 2023 and 0.0%
after. Augmentation was eliminated for privatizations occurring after June 30, 2020.
special funding contribution was changed prospectively, requiring $16.0 million due per year through 2031.
2018 - The augmentation adjustment in early retirement factors is eliminated over a five-year period starting July 1, 2019, resulting in actuarial
equivalence after June 30, 2024. Interest credited on member contributions decreased from 4.0 percent to 3.0 percent, beginning July 1, 2018.
Deferred augmentation was changed to 0.0 percent, effective January 1, 2019. Augmentation that has already accrued for deferred members
will still apply. Contribution stabilizer provisions were repealed. Postretirement benefit increases were changed from 1.0 percent per year with a
provision to increase to 2.5 percent upon attainment of 90.0 percent funding ratio to 50.0 percent of the Social Security Cost of Living
Adjustment, not less than 1.0 percent and not more than 1.5 percent, beginning January 1, 2019. For retirements on or after January 1, 2024, the
first benefit increase is delayed until the retiree reaches normal retirement age; does not apply to Rule of 90 retirees, disability benefit recipients,
or survivors. Actuarial equivalent factors were updated to reflect revised mortality and interest assumptions.
thereafter. The Employer Supplemental Contribution for the Minneapolis Employees Retirement Fund changed from $21,000,000 to $31,000,000
2016 - There were no changes in plan provisions since the previous valuation.
2015 - On January 1, 2015, the Minneapolis Employees Retirement Fund was merged into the General Employees Fund, which increased the
total pension liability by $1.1 billion and increased the fiduciary plan net position by $892 million. Upon consolidation, state and employer
contributions were revised.
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Required Supplementary Information (Continued)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
City of Orono, Minnesota
State's
Proportionate
City's Share of
Proportionate the Net Pension
Share of Liability City's
Fiscal the Net Pension Associated with Covered
Year Liability the City Total Payroll
Ending (a)(b)(a+b)(c)
6/30/2024 0.2265 %2,979,538$ 113,579$ 3,093,117$ 3,136,102$ 95.0 %87.0 %
6/30/2023 0.2196 3,792,207 152,722 3,944,929 2,883,738 131.5 86.5
6/30/2022 0.2234 9,721,486 424,580 10,146,066 2,713,224 358.3 70.5
6/30/2021 0.2136 1,648,766 74,123 1,722,889 2,524,268 65.3 93.7
6/30/2020 0.2173 2,864,247 - 2,864,247 2,453,352 116.7 87.2
6/30/2019 0.2257 2,402,804 - 2,402,804 2,309,629 104.0 89.3
6/30/2018 0.2170 2,312,996 - 2,312,996 2,237,340 103.4 88.8
6/30/2017 0.2130 2,875,753 - 2,875,753 2,144,407 134.1 85.4
6/30/2016 0.2180 8,748,719 - 8,748,719 2,078,460 420.9 63.9
6/30/2015 0.2310 2,624,701 - 2,624,701 1,137,988 230.6 86.6
Contributions in
Relation to the Contributions as
Statutorily Statutorily Contribution City's a Percentage of
Required Required Deficiency Covered Covered
Year Contribution Contribution (Excess)Payroll Payroll
Ending (a)(b)(a-b)(c)(b/c)
12/31/2024 597,752$ 597,752$ -$ 3,377,130$ 17.70 %
12/31/2023 546,390 546,390 - 3,086,949 17.70
12/31/2022 460,205 460,205 - 2,600,029 17.70
12/31/2021 462,202 462,202 - 2,611,311 17.70
12/31/2020 455,708 455,708 - 2,574,623 17.70
12/31/2019 411,298 411,298 - 2,426,539 16.95
12/31/2018 370,490 370,490 - 2,286,975 16.20
12/31/2017 354,408 354,408 - 2,187,704 16.20
12/31/2016 340,380 340,380 - 2,101,111 16.20
12/31/2015 333,041 333,041 - 2,055,809 16.20
City's Percentage of Net Position
Liability (a/c)Pension Liability
Proportion of Covered as a Percentage
the Net Pension Payroll of the Total
Share of the
Net Pension
Liability as a Plan Fiduciary
Proportionate
City's
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City of Orono, Minnesota
Required Supplementary Information (Continued)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Notes to the Required Supplementary Information - Police and Fire Fund
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions
2024 - There were no changes in actuarial assumptions since the previous valuation.
2023 - The investment return assumption was changed from 6.5 percent to 7.0 percent. The single discount rate changed from 5.4 percent to
7.0 percent.
2022 - The mortality improvement scale was changed from Scale MP-2020 to Scale MP-2021. The single discount rate changed from 6.50
percent to 5.40 percent.
2021 - The investment return and single discount rates were changed from 7.5 percent to 6.5 percent, for financial reporting purposes. The
inflation assumption was changed from 2.5 percent to 2.25 percent. The payroll growth assumption was changed from 3.25 percent to 3.0
percent. The base mortality table for healthy annuitants and employees was changed from the RP-2014 table to the Pub-2010 Public Safety
Mortality table. The mortality improvement scale was changed from MP-2019 to MN-2020. The base mortality table for disabled annuitants was
changed from the RP-2014 healthy annuitant mortality table (with future mortality improvement according to Scale MP-2019) to the Pub-2010
Public Safety disabled annuitant mortality table (with future mortality improvement according to Scale MP-2020). Assumed rates of salary
increase were modified as recommended in the July 14, 2020 experience study. The overall impact is a decrease in gross salary increase rates.
Assumed rates of retirement were changed as recommended in the July 14, 2020 experience study. The changes result in slightly more
unreduced retirements and fewer assumed early retirements. Assumed rates of withdrawal were changed from select and ultimate rates to
service-based rates. The changes result in more assumed terminations. Assumed rates of disability were increased for ages 25-44 and
decreased for ages over 49. Overall, proposed rates result in more projected disabilities. Assumed percent married for active female members
was changed from 60.0 percent to 70.0 percent. Minor changes to form of payment assumptions were applied.
2020 - The mortality projection scale was changed from MP-2018 to MP-2019.
2019 - The mortality projection scale was changed from MP-2017 to MP-2018.
2018 - The mortality projection scale was changed from MP-2016 to MP-2017.
2017 - Assumed salary increases were changed as recommended in the June 30, 2016 experience study. The net effect is proposed rates that
average 0.34 percent lower than the previous rates. Assumed rates of retirement were changed, resulting in fewer retirements. The Combined
Service Annuity (CSA) load was 30 percent for vested and non-vested deferred members. The CSA has been changed to 33 percent for vested
members and 2 percent for non-vested members. The base mortality table for healthy annuitants was changed from the RP-2000 fully
generational table to the RP-2014 fully generational table (with a base year of 2006), with male rates adjusted by a factor of 0.96. The mortality
improvement scale was changed from Scale AA to Scale MP-2016. The base mortality table for disabled annuitants was changed from the RP-
2000 disabled mortality table to the mortality tables assumed for healthy retirees. Assumed termination rates were decreased to 3.0 percent for
the first three years of service. Rates beyond the select period of three years were adjusted, resulting in more expected terminations overall.
Assumed percentage of married female members was decreased from 65 percent to 60 percent. Assumed age difference was changed from
separate assumptions for male members (wives assumed to be three years younger) and female members (husbands assumed to be four
years older) to the assumption that males are two years older than females. The assumed percentage of female members electing joint and
survivor annuities was increased. The assumed post-retirement benefit increase rate was changed from 1.0 percent for all years to 1.0 percent
per year through 2064 and 2.5 percent thereafter. The single discount rate was changed from 5.6 percent to 7.5 percent.
2016 - The assumed post-retirement benefit increase rate was changed from 1.0 percent per year through 2037 and 2.5 percent per year
thereafter to 1.0 percent per year for all future years. The assumed investment return was changed from 7.9 percent to 7.5 percent. The single
discount rate was changed from 7.9 percent to 5.6 percent. The assumed future salary increases, payroll growth and inflation were decreased
by 0.25 percent to 3.25 percent for payroll growth and 2.5 percent for inflation.
2015 - The assumed post-retirement benefit increase rate was changed from 1.0 percent per year through 2030 and 2.5 percent per year
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Required Supplementary Information (Continued)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Notes to the Required Supplementary Information - Police and Fire Fund (Continued)
Changes in Plan Provisions
2024 - The State contribution of $9.0 million per year will continue until the earlier of 1) both the Police and Fire Plan and the State Patrol
Retirement Fund attain 90.0 percent funded status for three consecutive years (on an actuarial value of assets basis) or 2) July 1, 2048. The
contribution was previously due to expire after attaining a 90.0 percent funded status for one year. The additional $9.0 million contribution will
continue until the Police and Fire Plan is fully funded for a minimum of three consecutive years on an actuarial value of assets basis, or July 1,
2048, whichever is earlier. This contribution was previously due to expire upon attainment of fully funded status on an actuarial value of assets
basis for one year (or July 1, 2048 if earlier).
2023 - An additional one-time direct state aid contribution of $19.4 million will be contributed to the Plan on October 1, 2023. The vesting
requirement for new hires after June 30, 2014 was changed from a graded 20-year vesting schedule to a graded 10-year vesting schedule, with
50 percent vesting after five years increasing incrementally to 100 percent after 10 years. A one-time non-compounding benefit increase of 3.0
percent will be payable in a lump sum for calendar year 2024 by March 31, 2024. Psychological treatment is required effective July 1, 2023 prior
disability was increased, effective July 1, 2023.
2022 - There were no changes in plan provisions since the previous valuation.
2021 - There were no changes in plan provisions since the previous valuation.
2020 - There were no changes in plan provisions since the previous valuation.
2019 - There were no changes in plan provisions since the previous valuation.
2018 - As set by statute, the assumed post-retirement benefit increase was changed from 1.0 percent per year through 2064 and 2.5 percent
per year, thereafter, to 1.0 percent for all years, with no trigger. An end date of July 1, 2048 was added to the existing $9 million state
contribution. New annual state aid will equal $4.5 million in fiscal years 2019 and 2020, and $9 million thereafter until the plan reaches 100
percent funding, or July 1, 2048, if earlier. Member contributions were changed from 10.8 percent to 11.3 percent of pay, effective January 1,
2019 and 11.8 percent of pay, effective January 1, 2020. Employer contributions were changed from 16.2 percent to 16.95 percent of pay,
effective January 1, 2019 and 17.7 percent of pay, effective January 1, 2020. Interest credited on member contributions decreased from 4.0
percent to 3.0 percent, beginning July 1, 2018. Deferred augmentation was changed to 0.0 percent, effective January 1, 2019. Augmentation
that has already accrued for deferred members will still apply. Actuarial equivalent factors were updated to reflect revised mortality and interest
assumptions.
2017- Assumed salary increases were changed as recommended in the June 30, 2016 experience study. The net effect is proposed rates that
average 0.34 percent lower than the previous rates. Assumed rates of retirement were changed, resulting in fewer retirements. The combined
service annuity (CSA) load was 30.0 percent for vested and non-vested, deferred members. The CSA has been changed to 33.0 percent for
vested members and 2.0 percent for non-vested members. The base mortality table for healthy annuitants was changed from the RP-2000 fully
generational table to the RP-2014 fully generational table (with a base year of 2006), with male rates adjusted by a factor of 0.96. The mortality
improvement scale was changed from Scale AA to Scale MP-2016. The base mortality table for disabled annuitants was changed from the RP-
2000 disabled mortality table to the mortality tables assumed for healthy retirees. Assumed termination rates were decreased to 3.0 percent for
the first three years of service. Rates beyond the select period of three years were adjusted, resulting in more expected terminations overall.
Assumed percentage of married female members was decreased from 65.0 percent to 60.0 percent. Assumed age difference was changed
from separate assumptions for male members (wives assumed to be three years younger) and female members (husbands assumed to be four
years older) to the assumption that males are two years older than females. The assumed percentage of female members electing joint and
survivor annuities was increased. The assumed postretirement benefit increase rate was changed from 1.0 percent for all years to 1.0 percent
per year through 2064 and 2.5 percent thereafter. The single discount rate was changed from 5.6 percent per annum to 7.5 percent per annum.
2016 - There were no changes in plan provisions since the previous valuation.
2015 - The post-retirement benefit increase to be paid after attainment of the 90 percent funding threshold was changed, from inflation up to
2.5 percent, to a fixed rate of 2.5 percent.
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Schedule of Changes in the City's OPEB Liability and Related Ratios
2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Total OPEB Liability
Service Costs 123,700 158,965 118,604 101,611 87,721 90,925 82,950
Interest Costs 51,779 28,284 24,704 27,156 38,684 31,294 30,294
Assumption Changes (56,994)(198,518)(344,599)53,610 114,403 (49,156)23,193
Differences between expected and actual experience (331,212)141 405,645 (413)(179,406)--
Benefit Payment (42,109)(54,022)(20,145)(29,318)(30,694)(36,813)(35,472)
Net Change in Total OPEB Liability (254,836) (65,150) 184,209 152,646 30,708 36,250 100,965
Total OPEB Liability - Beginning 1,175,850 1,241,000 1,056,791 904,145 873,437 837,187 736,222
Total OPEB Liability - Ending 921,014$ 1,175,850$ 1,241,000$ 1,056,791$ 904,145$ 873,437$ 837,187$
Covered - Employee Payroll 6,600,000$ 6,100,000$ 4,900,000$ 4,400,000$ 4,200,000$ 4,000,000$ 3,900,000$
City's total OPEB liability as a percentage of
covered employee payroll 13.95 %19.28 %25.33 %24.02 %21.53 %21.84 %21.47 %
Changes in assumptions:
Changes in Plan Provisions:
Changes in benefits:
Note - Schedules is intended to show 10-year trend. Additional years will be reported when they become available.
Note - there are no assets accumulated in a trust
City of Orono
Required Supplmentary Information (Continued)
For the Year Ended Decemeber 31, 2024
$ $ $ $ $ $ $
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COMBINING AND INDIVIDUAL FUND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES
CITY OF ORONO, MINNESOTA
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2024
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NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
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Nonmajor Governmental Funds
Combining Balance Sheet
December 31, 2024
Total
Nonmajor
Special Debt Capital Governmental
Revenue Service Projects Funds
Assets
Cash and temporary investments 1,743,158$ 503,978$ 3,316,061$ 5,563,197$
Cash held with fiscal agent - - 225,259 225,259
Receivables
Accrued interest 5,261 2,680 10,701 18,642
Taxes 1,885 7,165 13,905 22,955
Special assessments 33,600 - - 33,600
Due from other governments 2,518 10,973 17,550 31,041
Due from other funds 520,000 - - 520,000
Total Assets 2,306,422$ 524,796$ 3,583,476$ 6,414,694$
Liabilities
Accounts and contracts payable 3,706$ -$ 47,182$ 50,888$
Due to other funds 520,000 - - 520,000
Total Liabilities 523,706 - 47,182 570,888
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Unavailable revenues - delinquent taxes 1,885 7,165 13,905 22,955
Unavailable revenues - special assessments 33,600 - - 33,600
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 35,485 7,165 13,905 56,555
Fund Balances
Restricted 1,565,849 508,186 - 2,074,035
Committed 617,233 - - 617,233
Assigned - - 3,584,518 3,584,518
Unassigned (435,851) 9,445 (62,129) (488,535)
Total Fund Balances 1,747,231 517,631 3,522,389 5,787,251
Total Liabilities, Deferred Inflows of Resources
and Fund Balances 2,306,422$ 524,796$ 3,583,476$ 6,414,694$
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Nonmajor Governmental Funds
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures
and Changes in Fund Balances
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Total
Nonmajor
Special Debt Capital Governmental
Revenue Service Projects Funds
Revenues
Taxes 289,281$ 816,439$ 1,461,785$ 2,567,505$
Special assessments 28,332 - - 28,332
Licenses and permits 22,482 - - 22,482
Intergovernmental - - 38,026 38,026
Charges for services 22,711 - - 22,711
Fines and forfeitures 50,706 - - 50,706
Investment earnings 66,746 29,404 125,599 221,749
Miscellaneous 21,425 - 30,000 51,425
Total Revenues 501,683 845,843 1,655,410 3,002,936
Expenditures
Current
Parks and recreation 48,505 - - 48,505
Community development 4,559 - - 4,559
Capital outlay
Public safety - - 904,416 904,416
Public works - - 1,793,343 1,793,343
Parks and recreation 119,360 - - 119,360
Debt service
Principal - 595,000 71,177 666,177
Interest and other charges - 433,764 24,444 458,208
Total Expenditures 172,424 1,028,764 2,793,380 3,994,568
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues
Over (Under) Expenditures 329,259 (182,921) (1,137,970) (991,632)
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers in 141,606 334,503 1,704,310 2,180,419
Transfers out (109,658) (153,594) (312,101) (575,353)
Financed purchase issued - - 225,259 225,259
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) 31,948 180,909 1,617,468 1,830,325
Net Change in Fund Balances 361,207 (2,012) 479,498 838,693
Fund Balances, January 1, as previously stated 1,386,024 519,643 2,593,161 4,498,828
Change within financial reporting entity (major to nonmajor) - - 449,730 449,730
Fund Balances, January 1, as restated 1,386,024 519,643 3,042,891 4,948,558
Fund Balances, December 31 1,747,231$ 517,631$ 3,522,389$ 5,787,251$
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NONMAJOR SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Special Revenue funds are used to account for specific revenues that are legally restricted to expenditures for particular
purposes.
Park Fund accounts for received park dedication fees to be used for land acquisition and park development.
Drug and Felony Forfeiture Fund accounts for proceeds received from seizures relating to drug and felony criminal
activity, donations received for the police department, other appropriate revenues authorized by the City Council, and all
authorized related expenditures.
Affordable Housing Fund accounts for revenues and expenditures related to financial assistance packages provided to
several low-income households to make new town home units affordable.
Lurton Park Fund accounts for revenues and expenditures related to the maintenance and trails within Lurton Park
property.
Senior Housing TIF accounts for revenues and expenditures related to the senior housing property.
Big Island Fund accounts for revenues and expenditures related to the improvement of the Big Island Nature Park.
Carmen Bay Lake Improvement Fund accounts for revenues and expenditures related to the improvement of Carmen Bay.
HRA General Fund accounts for revenues from and expenditures related to housing programs.
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Nonmajor Special Revenue Funds
Subcombining Balance Sheet
December 31, 2024
225 231 233 234
Drug
and Felony Affordable Lurton
Park Forfeiture Housing Park
Assets
Cash and temporary investments 615,912$ 773,304$ 147,604$ 40,425$
Receivables
Accrued interest 2,426 1,850 394 210
Taxes 1,885 - - -
Special assessments - - - -
Due from other governments 2,383 - - -
Due from other funds - - - -
Total Assets 622,606$ 775,154$ 147,998$ 40,635$
Liabilities
Accounts and contracts payable -$ -$ -$ 3,706$
Due to other funds - - - -
Total Liabilities - - - 3,706
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Unavailable revenues - taxes 1,885 - - -
Unavailable revenues - special assessments - - - -
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 1,885 - - -
Fund Balances
Restricted 40,417 775,154 147,998 -
Committed 580,304 - - 36,929
Unassigned - - - -
Total Fund Balances 620,721 775,154 147,998 36,929
Total Liabilities, Deferred Inflows
of Resources and Fund Balances 622,606$ 775,154$ 147,998$ 40,635$
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Carmen Bay
Senior Lake HRA General
Housing TIF Big Island Improvement Fund Total
83,776$ -$ 670$ 81,467$ 1,743,158$
373 - 8 - 5,261
- - - - 1,885
- - 33,600 - 33,600
- - 135 - 2,518
- - 520,000 520,000
84,149$ -$ 34,413$ 601,467$ 2,306,422$
-$ -$ -$ -$ 3,706$
520,000 - - - 520,000
520,000 - - - 523,706
- - - - 1,885
- - 33,600 - 33,600
- - 33,600 - 35,485
- - 813 601,467 1,565,849
- - - - 617,233
(435,851) - - - (435,851)
(435,851) - 813 601,467 1,747,231
84,149$ -$ 34,413$ 601,467$ 2,306,422$
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Nonmajor Special Revenue Funds
Subcombining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures
and Changes in Fund Balances
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
225 231 233 234
Drug
and Felony Affordable Lurton
Park Forfeiture Housing Park
Revenues
Taxes 198,377$ -$ -$ -$
Special assessments - - - -
Licenses and permits 22,482 - - -
Charges for services - - - 22,711
Fines and forfeitures - 50,706 - -
Investment earnings 22,486 29,938 5,903 3,046
Miscellaneous 20,225 - - 1,200
Total Revenues 263,570 80,644 5,903 26,957
Expenditures
Current
Parks and recreation - - - 20,362
Community development - - - -
Capital outlay
Parks and recreation 44,511 - - 74,849
Total Expenditures 44,511 - - 95,211
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues
Over (Under) Expenditures 219,059 80,644 5,903 (68,254)
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers in 141,606 - - -
Transfers out (19,244) - - -
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) 122,362 - - -
Net Change in Fund Balances 341,421 80,644 5,903 (68,254)
Fund Balances, January 1 279,300 694,510 142,095 105,183
Fund Balances, December 31 620,721$ 775,154$ 147,998$ 36,929$
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Carmen Bay
Senior Lake HRA General
Housing TIF Big Island Improvement Fund Total
90,904$ -$ -$ -$ 289,281$
- - 28,332 - 28,332
- - - - 22,482
- - - - 22,711
- - - - 50,706
5,250 - 123 - 66,746
- - - - 21,425
96,154 - 28,455 - 501,683
- - 28,143 - 48,505
4,559 - - - 4,559
- - - - 119,360
4,559 - 28,143 - 172,424
91,595 - 312 - 329,259
- - - - 141,606
- (90,414) - - (109,658)
- (90,414) - - 31,948
91,595 (90,414) 312 - 361,207
(527,446) 90,414 501 601,467 1,386,024
(435,851)$ -$ 813$ 601,467$ 1,747,231$
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Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances -
Budget and Actual
Park Fund
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Revenues
Taxes -$ -$ 198,377$ 198,377$
Licenses and permits - - 22,482 22,482
Investment earnings - - 22,486 22,486
Miscellaneous
Other - - 20,225 20,225
Total Revenues - - 263,570 263,570
Expenditures
Capital outlay
Parks and recreation 40,000 40,000 44,511 (4,511)
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues
Over (Under) Expenditures (40,000) (40,000) 219,059 259,059
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers in - - 141,606 141,606
Transfers out - - (19,244) (19,244)
Total Financing Sources (Uses) - - 122,362 122,362
Net Change in Fund Balances (40,000) (40,000) 341,421 381,421
Fund Balances, January 1 279,300 279,300 279,300 -
Fund Balances, December 31 239,300$ 239,300$ 620,721$ 381,421$
Budgeted Amounts
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Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances -
Budget and Actual
Drug and Felony Forfeiture Fund
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Revenues
Fines and forfeitures -$ -$ 50,706$ 50,706$
Investment earnings - - 29,938 29,938
Total Revenues - - 80,644 80,644
Expenditures
Current
Public safety 25,000 25,000 - 25,000
Net Change in Fund Balances (25,000) (25,000) 80,644 105,644
Fund Balances, January 1 694,510 694,510 694,510 -
Fund Balances, December 31 669,510$ 669,510$ 775,154$ 105,644$
Budgeted Amounts
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Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances -
Budget and Actual
Senior Housing TIF Fund
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Revenues
Taxes -$ -$ 90,904$ 90,904$
Investment earnings - - 5,250 5,250
Total Revenues - - 96,154 96,154
Expenditures
Current
Community development 120,000 120,000 4,559 115,441
Net Change in Fund Balances (120,000) (120,000) 91,595 211,595
Fund Balances, January 1 (527,446) (527,446) (527,446) -
Fund Balances, December 31 (647,446)$ (647,446)$ (435,851)$ 211,595$
Budgeted Amounts
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NONMAJOR DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
Debt Service funds are used to account for the accumulation of resources for, and payment of, principal and interest and
related costs on general long-term debt.
2010 General Obligation Bonds is used to collect and spend resources related to bonds issued in 2010.
2014 Improvement Bonds accounts for resources accumulated and payments for principal and interest associated with
financing improvement projects.
2016 Refunding Bonds accounts for resources accumulated and payments for principal and interest on the 2016
Refunding bonds.
2021 Improvement Bonds accounts for resources accumulated and payments for principal and interest associated with
financing improvement projects.
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Nonmajor Debt Service Funds
Subcombining Balance Sheet
December 31, 2024
321 322 323 324
2014 2016 2021
2010 General Improvement Refunding Improvement
Obligation Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds Total
Assets
Cash and temporary investments -$ 503,576$ -$ 402$ 503,978$
Receivables
Accrued interest - 2,680 - - 2,680
Taxes - - - 7,165 7,165
Due from other governments - 1,930 - 9,043 10,973
Total Assets -$ 508,186$ -$ 16,610$ 524,796$
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Unavailable revenues - delinquent taxes -$ -$ -$ 7,165$ 7,165$
Fund Balances
Restricted - 508,186 - - 508,186
Unassigned - - - 9,445 9,445
Total Fund Balances - 508,186 - 9,445 517,631
Total Deferred Inflows
of Resources and Fund Balances -$ 508,186$ -$ 16,610$ 524,796$
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Nonmajor Debt Service Funds
Subcombining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures
and Changes in Fund Balances
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
321 322 323 324
2014 2016 2021
2010 General Improvement Refunding Improvement
Obligation Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds Total
Revenues
Taxes -$ 63,582$ -$ 752,857$ 816,439$
Investment earnings - 29,587 - (183) 29,404
Total Revenues - 93,169 - 752,674 845,843
Expenditures
Debt service
Principal - 240,000 - 355,000 595,000
Interest and other charges 2 49,888 - 383,874 433,764
Total Expenditures 2 289,888 - 738,874 1,028,764
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues
Over (Under) Expenditures (2) (196,719) - 13,800 (182,921)
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers in 2,936 - - 331,567 334,503
Transfers out - - (153,594) - (153,594)
Total Other Financing
Sources (Uses) 2,936 - (153,594) 331,567 180,909
Net Change in Fund Balances 2,934 (196,719) (153,594) 345,367 (2,012)
Fund Balances, January 1 (2,934) 704,905 153,594 (335,922) 519,643
Fund Balances, December 31 -$ 508,186$ -$ 9,445$ 517,631$
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NONMAJOR CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
Capital Project funds account for financial resources to be used for acquisition or construction of major capital facilities
(other than those financed by Proprietary funds).
Improvement Equipment Outlay Fund accounts for the capital outlay costs of obtaining new equipment for various
functions.
Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund accounts for the construction costs prior to obtaining permanent financing.
Pavement Management Plan Fund collects and allocates resources related to the repair and maintenance of roads within
the city.
Community Investment Construction Fund is used to collect and spend resources on the various community assets of
the City.
Fire Capital Fund accounts for the revenues and expenditures relating to the fire department.
Navarre Fire Station Construction Fund accounts for the construction costs of a new fire station in the Navarre area of
the City.
Big Island Public Project Fund accounts for the improvement of the Big Island Nature Park.
Police Capital Fund accounts for the revenues and expenditures relating to the Orono Police Department.
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405 406 408 415
Improvement Permanent Community
Equipment Revolving Investment
Outlay Improvement Construction Fire
Assets
Cash and temporary investments 690,098$ 1,140,756$ 337,750$ (259,438)$
Cash held with fiscal agent - - - 225,259
Receivables
Accrued interest 3,182 2,835 2,183 -
Taxes - - 1,885 2,593
Due from other governments - - 2,383 3,273
Total Assets 693,280$ 1,143,591$ 344,201$ (28,313)$
Liabilities
Accounts and contracts payable -$ -$ -$ 31,223$
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Unavailable revenues - delinquent taxes - - 1,885 2,593
Fund Balances
Assigned 693,280 1,143,591 342,316 -
Unassigned - - - (62,129)
Total Fund Balances 693,280 1,143,591 342,316 (62,129)
Total Liabilities, Deferred Inflows of Resources
and Fund Balances 693,280$ 1,143,591$ 344,201$ (28,313)$
City of Orono, Minnesota
Nonmajor Capital Projects Funds
Subcombining Balance Sheet
December 31, 2024
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425 430 435 437
Navarre Big Island Pavement
Fire Station Public Management Police
Construction Project Plan Capital Total
-$ -$ 944,511$ 462,384$ 3,316,061$
- - - - 225,259
- - 1,558 943 10,701
- - 9,427 - 13,905
- - 11,894 - 17,550
-$ -$ 967,390$ 463,327$ 3,583,476$
-$ -$ 15,959$ -$ 47,182$
- - 9,427 - 13,905
- - 942,004 463,327 3,584,518
- - - - (62,129)
- - 942,004 463,327 3,522,389
-$ -$ 967,390$ 463,327$ 3,583,476$
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Nonmajor Capital Projects Funds
Subcombining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures
and Changes in Fund Balances
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
405 406 408 415
Improvement Permanent Community
Equipment Revolving Investment
Outlay Improvement Construction Fire
Revenues
Taxes -$ -$ 198,377$ 272,449$
Intergovernmental - - - -
Investment earnings 30,477 45,621 16,316 54
Miscellaneous - - - -
Total Revenues 30,477 45,621 214,693 272,503
Expenditures
Capital outlay
Public safety - - - 836,755
Public works 459,569 - 351,581 -
Debt service
Principal - - - 71,177
Interest and other - - - 24,444
Total Expenditures 459,569 - 351,581 932,376
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues
Over (Under) Expenditures (429,092) 45,621 (136,888) (659,873)
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers in 1,169,000 - 12,908 -
Financed purchase issued - - - 225,259
Transfers out (260,000) - - -
Total Other Financing
Sources (Uses) 909,000 - 12,908 225,259
Net Change in Fund Balances 479,908 45,621 (123,980) (434,614)
Fund Balances, January 1, as previously stated 213,372 1,097,970 466,296 372,485
Change within financial reporting entity (major to nonmajor) - - - -
Fund Balances, January 1, as restated 213,372 1,097,970 466,296 372,485
Fund Balances, December 31 693,280$ 1,143,591$ 342,316$ (62,129)$
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Formerly Major
425 430 435 437
Navarre Big Island Pavement
Fire Station Public Management Police
Construction Project Plan Capital Total
-$ -$ 990,959$ -$ 1,461,785$
- - - 38,026 38,026
2 - 17,513 15,616 125,599
- - - 30,000 30,000
2 - 1,008,472 83,642 1,655,410
- - - 67,661 904,416
- - 982,193 - 1,793,343
- - - - 71,177
- - - - 24,444
- - 982,193 67,661 2,793,380
2 - 26,279 15,981 (1,137,970)
- - 465,995 56,407 1,704,310
- - - - 225,259
(909) (51,192) - - (312,101)
(909) (51,192) 465,995 56,407 1,617,468
(907) (51,192) 492,274 72,388 479,498
907 51,192 - 390,939 2,593,161
- - 449,730 - 449,730
907 51,192 449,730 390,939 3,042,891
-$ -$ 942,004$ 463,327$ 3,522,389$
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NONMAJOR PROPRIETARY FUNDS
Nonmajor proprietary funds are used to account for the financial resources that are produced and used by the business-
type funds that are not significant enough to be presented individually.
Recycling Fund accounts for the
Cable Television Fund accounts for the revenues and expenses created from the cable franchise agreements that the City
is a part of.
Golf Course Fund
117 144
Recycling Cable Television Golf Course Total
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and temporary investments 102,922$ (18,008)$ (24,106)$ 60,808$
Receivables
Accrued interest 226 - 56 282
Accounts 37,633 15,267 - 52,900
Prepaid items - - 239 239
Total Current Assets 140,781 (2,741) (23,811) 114,229
Noncurrent Assets
Capital assets
Improvements other than buildings - - 247,037 247,037
Machinery and equipment - 267,544 - 267,544
Total Capital Assets - 267,544 247,037 514,581
Less accumulated depreciation - (105,787) (142,809) (248,596)
Net Capital Assets - 161,757 104,228 265,985
Total Assets 140,781 159,016 80,417 380,214
Deferred Outflows of Resources
Deferred pension resources 1,216 - 13,842 15,058
City of Orono, Minnesota
Combining Statement of Net Position
Nonmajor Proprietary Funds
December 31, 2024
Business-type Activities - Enterprise Funds
118 145
Recycling Cable Television Golf Course Total
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accounts and contracts payable 6,549 136 2,638 9,323
Accrued salaries payable 568 46 4,202 4,816
Due to other governments 6,651 - 192 6,843
Other postemployment benefits payable 7 - 686 693
Total Current Liabilities 13,775 182 7,718 21,675
Noncurrent Liabilities
Net pension liability 4,994 - 56,822 61,816
Other postemployment benefits payable 231 - 21,609 21,840
Total Noncurrent Liabilities 5,225 - 78,431 83,656
Total Liabilities 19,000 182 86,149 105,331
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Deferred pension resources 3,180 - 36,174 39,354
Net Position
Investment in capital assets - 161,757 104,228 265,985
Unrestricted 119,817 (2,923) (132,292) (15,398)
Total Net Position 119,817$ 158,834$ (28,064)$ 250,587$
Statement of Net Position (Continued)
Proprietary Funds
December 31, 2024
Business-type Activities - Enterprise Funds
City of Orono, Minnesota
119 146
Recycling Cable Television Golf Course Total
Operating Revenues
Charges for services 259,364$ 62,738$ 230,481$ 552,583$
Golf shop - - 21,266 21,266
Golf cart rentals - - 90,043 90,043
Food and beverage - - 18,900 18,900
Total Operating Revenues 259,364 62,738 360,690 682,792
Operating Expenses
Personnel services 18,797 - 229,143 247,940
Other services and charges - - 145,873 145,873
Supplies 110 - 34,353 34,463
Professional services 237,413 68,072 - 305,485
Depreciation - 19,319 3,933 23,252
Administrative charges from the General Fund - 2,519 - 2,519
Other 34,177 - - 34,177
Total Operating Expenses 290,497 89,910 413,302 793,709
Operating Income (Loss) (31,133) (27,172) (52,612) (110,917)
Nonoperating Revenues
Intergovernmental 20,226 - - 20,226
Investment earnings (losses) 3,718 (458) 735 3,995
Miscellaneous revenues 12,167 - 23,692 35,859
Total Nonoperating
Revenues (Expense) 36,111 (458) 24,427 60,080
Income (Loss) Before Transfers 4,978 (27,630) (28,185) (50,837)
Transfers Out - - (20,000) (20,000)
Change in Net Position 4,978 (27,630) (48,185) (70,837)
Net Position - January 1 114,839 186,464 20,121 321,424
Net Position, December 31 119,817$ 158,834$ (28,064)$ 250,587$
City of Orono, Minnesota
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position
Nonmajor Proprietary Funds
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Business-type Activities - Enterprise Funds
120 147
Recycling Cable Television Golf Course Total
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Receipts from customers and users 263,930$ 63,514$ 360,690$ 688,134$
Other operating receipts 12,167 - 23,692 35,859
Payments to suppliers (258,727) (70,455) (178,323) (507,505)
Payments to employees (17,706) (81) (218,188) (235,975)
Net Cash Provided (Used) by
Operating Activities (336) (7,022) (12,129) (19,487)
Cash Flows from Noncapital
Financing Activities
Intergovernmental receipts 20,226 - - 20,226
Transfers to other funds - - (20,000) (20,000)
Net Cash Provided (Used) by
Noncapital Financing Activities 20,226 - (20,000) 226
Cash Flows from Capital and
Related Financing Activities
Acquisition of capital assets - - (41,563) (41,563)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Investment receipts 3,492 - 679 4,171
Net Increase (Decrease) in
Cash and Cash Equivalents 23,382 (7,022) (73,013) (56,653)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, January 1 79,540 (10,986) 48,907 117,461
Cash and Cash Equivalents, December 31 102,922$ (18,008)$ (24,106)$ 60,808$
City of Orono, Minnesota
Combining Statement of Cash Flows
Nonmajor Proprietary Funds
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Business-type Activities - Enterprise Funds
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General Fund
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances -
Budget and Actual
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Revenues
Taxes 6,568,600$ 6,568,600$ 6,514,353$ (54,247)$
Licenses and permits 585,200 585,200 765,454 180,254
Intergovernmental 305,000 305,000 496,704 191,704
Charges for services 3,725,770 3,725,770 3,810,287 84,517
Fines and forfeitures 85,000 85,000 61,288 (23,712)
Investment earnings 200,660 200,660 146,251 (54,409)
Miscellaneous
Rents and refunds 5,400 5,400 900 (4,500)
Other 31,000 31,000 168,947 137,947
Total Revenues 11,506,630 11,506,630 11,964,184 457,554
Expenditures
Current
General government
Administration 599,650 599,650 556,124 43,526
Election 98,200 98,200 75,294 22,906
Assessing 270,000 270,000 127,000 143,000
Finance 339,600 339,600 301,232 38,368
Legal 128,000 128,000 123,659 4,341
Human services 12,000 12,000 12,000 -
Central services 429,400 429,400 495,241 (65,841)
Total general government 1,876,850 1,876,850 1,690,550 186,300
Public safety
Police 5,498,410 5,498,410 5,527,014 (28,604)
Fire 1,437,450 1,437,450 1,425,022 12,428
Inspection and Zoning 862,900 862,900 840,443 22,457
Total public safety 7,798,760 7,798,760 7,792,479 6,281
Public works
Streets 1,007,770 1,007,770 1,173,200 (165,430)
Parks and recreation
Other 431,750 431,750 361,746 70,004
Capital outlay
Public safety 221,500 221,500 183,238 38,262
Total Expenditures 11,336,630 11,336,630 11,201,213 135,417
Excess of Revenues
Over Expenditures 170,000 170,000 762,971 592,971
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers in - - 19,244 19,244
Proceeds from sale of capital assets 30,000 30,000 32,047 2,047
Transfers out (200,000) (200,000) (256,407) (56,407)
Total Other Financing
Sources (Uses) (170,000) (170,000) (205,116) (35,116)
Net Change in Fund Balances - - 557,855 557,855
Fund Balances, January 1 4,217,743 4,217,743 4,217,743 -
Fund Balances, December 31 4,217,743$ 4,217,743$ 4,775,598$ 557,855$
Budget Amounts
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INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
Internal Service funds are used to account for the financing of goods or services provided by one department to other
departments of the City, on a cost reimbursement basis. Revenues are recognized in the accounting period in which they
are earned and become objectively measurable; expenses are recognized in the period incurred, if objectively measurable.
Insurance Fund was established to account for the insurance costs incurred by the City for general liability, property,
Compensated Absences Fund was established to account for the accrual of sick and vacation days that are earned by the
Fleet Management Fund
various vehicles.
IT Services Fund was established to account for the cost of IT services to the various City functions and departments.
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Internal Service Funds
Combining Statement of Net Position
December 31, 2024
703 705 701 710
Insurance Compensated Fleet
Fund Absences Management IT Services Total
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and temporary investments 371,432$ 770,063$ (442,925)$ (183,060)$ 515,510$
Receivables
Accrued interest 529 1,914 - - 2,443
Due from other governments - - 537 - 537
Prepaid items 8,000 - - 879 8,879
Total Assets 379,961 771,977 (442,388) (182,181) 527,369
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accounts and contracts payable 102 - 12,822 3,071 15,995
Accrued salaries payable 442 - 5,188 5,548 11,178
Total Liabilities 544 - 18,010 8,619 27,173
Net Position
Unrestricted 379,417$ 771,977$ (460,398)$ (190,800)$ 500,196$
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Internal Service Funds
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
703 705 701 710
Insurance Compensated Fleet
Fund Absences Management IT Services Total
Operating Revenues
Charges for services 704,592$ -$ 6,368$ -$ 710,960$
Other 21,293 - 310,807 389,260 721,360
Total Operating Revenues 725,885 - 317,175 389,260 1,432,320
Operating Expenses
Personnel services 253,335 - - 160,802 414,137
Supplies - - 2,434.00 43,107 45,541
Professional services - - - 303,420 303,420
Repairs and maintenance - - 479,200 37,661 516,861
Other Services and Charges 9,529 9,529
Insurance 385,157 - - - 385,157
Total Operating Expenses 638,492 - 491,163 544,990 1,674,645
Operating Income (Loss) 87,393 - (173,988) (155,730) (242,325)
Nonoperating Revenues
Investment earnings (losses) 8,184 30,797 (608) (735) 37,638
Income (Loss) Before Transfers 95,577 30,797 (174,596) (156,465) (204,687)
Transfers In - - - 260,000 260,000
Transfers Out - - (45,000) - (45,000)
Change in Net Position 95,577 30,797 (219,596) 103,535 10,313
Net Position, January 1 283,840 741,180 (240,802) (294,335) 489,883
Net Position, December 31 379,417$ 771,977$ (460,398)$ (190,800)$ 500,196$
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Internal Service Funds
Combining Statement of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
703 705 701 710
Insurance Compensated Fleet
Fund Absences Management IT Services Total
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Receipts from interfund charges 725,885$ -$ 316,638$ 389,260$ 1,431,783$
Payments to suppliers (386,705) - (486,522) (410,853) (1,284,080)
Payments to employees (252,942) - 3,586 (157,492) (406,848)
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities 86,238 - (166,298) (179,085) (259,145)
Cash Flows from Noncapital
Transfers from other funds - - - 260,000 260,000
Transfers to other funds - - (45,000) - (45,000)
Net Cash Used by
Noncapital Financing Activities - - (45,000) 260,000 215,000
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Investment receipts 7,739 28,883 - - 36,622
Net Increase (Decrease) in
Cash and Cash Equivalents 93,977 28,883 (211,298) 80,915 (7,523)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, January 1 277,455 741,180 (231,627) (263,975) 523,033
Cash and Cash Equivalents, December 31 371,432$ 770,063$ (442,925)$ (183,060)$ 515,510$
Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss)
to Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities
Operating income (loss) 87,393$ -$ (173,988)$ (155,730)$ (242,325)$
Adjustments to reconcile operating income (loss)
to net cash provided (used) by operating activities
(Increase) decrease in assets
Interest receivable - - (537) - (537)
Prepaid items - - - 33,822 33,822
Increase (decrease) in liabilities
Accounts and contracts payable (1,548) - 5,127 (60,487) (56,908)
Accrued salaries payable 393 - 3,586 3,310 7,289
Due to other governments - - (486) - (486)
Net Cash Provided (Used) by
Operating Activities 86,238$ -$ (166,298)$ (179,085)$ (259,145)$
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CITY OF ORONO, MINNESOTA
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2024
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comprehensive financial report presents detailed information as a context for understanding
what the information in the financial statements, note disclosures, and required supplementary information says about
the City
Contents Pages
Financial Trends 1 - 13
performance and well-being have changed over time.
Revenue Capacity 1 - 14
These schedules contain information to help the reader assess the City
property taxes.
Debt Capacity 14 - 148
These schedules present information to help the reader assess the affordability of the City
outstanding debt and the City
Demographic and Economic Information 1 - 15
These schedules offer demographic and economic indicators to help the reader understand the environment within
which the City
Operating Information 15 - 6
These schedules contain service and infrastructure data to help the reader understand how the information in the
City City provides and the activities it performs.
Sources: Unless otherwise noted, the information in these schedules is derived from the annual financial reports for the
relevant year.
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City of Orono, Minnesota
Summary Financial Report
Governmental Funds
Revenues and Expenditures For General Operations
For the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
2024 2023
Revenues
Taxes 9,452,291$ 8,438,864$ 12.01 %
Special assessments 28,332 22,698 24.82
Licenses and permits 787,936 863,960 (8.80)
Intergovernmental 760,565 1,306,012 (41.76)
Charges for services 3,974,130 4,144,378 (4.11)
Fines and forfeits 111,994 160,073 (30.04)
Investment earnings (loss) 550,220 507,584 8.40
Miscellaneous 237,094 176,889 34.04
Total Revenues 15,902,562$ 15,620,458$ 1.81 %
Per Capita 1,897$ 1,849$ 2.58 %
Expenditures
Current
General government 1,690,550$ 1,700,101$ (0.56) %
Public safety 7,792,479 7,084,550 9.99
Public works 1,173,200 1,420,306 (17.40)
Parks and recreation 410,251 467,192 (12.19)
Community development 4,559 154,566 (97.05)
Capital outlay
Public safety 1,087,654 887,534 22.55
Public works 4,605,743 15,434,170 (70.16)
Parks and recreation 119,360 31,432 279.74
Debt service
Principal 666,177 1,095,000 (39.16)
Interest and other charges 458,208 450,581 1.69
Total Expenditures 18,008,181$ 28,725,432$ (37.31) %
Per Capita 2,148$ 3,401$ (36.83)
Total Long-term Indebtedness 17,210,063$ 17,677,701$ (2.65) %
Per Capita 2,053 2,093 (1.90)
General Fund Balance - December 31 4,775,598$ 4,217,743$ 13.23 %
Per Capita 570 499 14.09
Total
Percent
Increase
(Decrease)
The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of financial information concerning the City of Orono to interested
citizens. The complete financial statements may be examined at City Hall, 2750 Kelley Parkway, Orono, Minnesota
55356. Questions about this report should be directed to the Finance Department at (952) 249-4600.
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Statistical Section (Unaudited)
Net Position by Component
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(Accrual Basis of Accounting)
2015 2016 2017 2018
Governmental Activities
Net investment in capital assets 14,269,848$ 16,660,990$ 19,020,035$ 23,370,988$
Restricted 3,835,852 9,046,977 3,699,095 3,434,418
Unrestricted 3,740,883 (3,794,950) 894,132 (840,224)
Total Governmental Activities Net Position 21,846,583$ 21,913,017$ 23,613,262$ 25,965,182$
Business-type Activities
Net investment in capital assets 16,042,333$ 15,505,885$ 16,427,467$ 16,940,333$
Unrestricted 5,946,733 6,411,818 6,001,307 5,687,684
Total Business-type Activities Net Position 21,989,066$ 21,917,703$ 22,428,774$ 22,628,017$
Total Primary Government
Net investment in capital assets 26,762,591$ 29,775,733$ 33,088,457$ 35,960,368$
Restricted 3,535,595 3,835,852 9,046,977 3,699,095
Unrestricted 15,563,595 10,152,701 2,206,357 6,581,816
Total Primary Government Net Position 45,861,781$ 43,764,286$ 44,341,791$ 46,241,279$
Fiscal Year
Note:The City implemented GASB Statement No. 68 and GASB Statement No. 67 in fiscal 2015. Years prior to 2015 have not been
restated. The City implemented GASB Statement No. 75 in fiscal 2018. Years prior to 2018 have not been restated.
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2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
25,500,646$ 28,256,953$ 31,430,458$ 33,174,764$ 34,721,961$ 38,658,205$
2,418,794 2,252,227 1,767,721 1,409,778 2,625,111 1,945,034
1,122,484 (116,070) (544,720) (828,174) 3,717,033 4,670,177
29,041,924$ 30,393,110$ 32,653,459$ 33,756,368$ 41,064,105$ 45,273,416$
17,917,465$ 18,679,663$ 18,910,474$ 20,387,984$ 21,343,572$ 21,666,516$
5,086,696 4,389,380 4,774,995 6,340,316 4,080,515 3,371,587
23,004,161$ 23,069,043$ 23,685,469$ 26,728,300$ 25,424,087$ 25,038,103$
41,288,453$ 44,180,309$ 47,167,427$ 53,562,748$ 56,065,533$ 60,324,721$
3,434,418 3,202,919 2,867,209 2,704,755 2,625,111 1,945,034
4,246,472 5,511,864 4,658,925 5,512,142 7,797,548 8,041,764
48,969,343$ 52,895,092$ 54,693,561$ 61,779,645$ 66,488,192$ 70,311,519$
Fiscal Year
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Statistical Section (Unaudited)
Changes in Net Position (Continued on the Following Pages)
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(Accrual Basis of Accounting)
2015 2016 2017 2018
Expenses
Governmental activities
General government 1,864,543$ 2,314,539$ 2,722,779$ 1,947,411$
Public safety 5,107,619 6,263,133 5,486,330 5,661,624
Public works 999,097 752,976 393,354 2,131,198
Culture and recreation 324,731 413,797 420,410 465,170
Recycling - - - -
Interest on long-term debt 283,146 258,874 173,552 155,122
Total Governmental Activities Expenses 8,579,136 10,003,319 9,196,425 10,360,525
Business-type activities
Water 581,758 634,562 680,595 915,730
Sewer 1,332,617 1,401,278 1,429,209 1,381,752
Storm water 163,747 225,113 190,935 143,194
Recycling 116,642 118,054 126,333 127,044
Cable television 31,802 31,724 48,684 51,943
Golf course - - - -
Total Business-type Activities Expenses 2,226,566 2,410,731 2,475,756 2,619,663
Total Primary Government Expenses 10,805,702$ 12,414,050$ 11,672,181$ 12,980,188$
Program Revenues
Governmental activities
Charges for services
General government 736,643$ 770,750$ 947,851$ 1,147,449$
Public safety 2,737,342 2,720,584 2,947,439 3,102,546
Public works 3,933 5,108 385 5,826
Culture and recreation 499,083 420,184 195,449 389,206
Operating grants and contributions 732,114 671,059 1,174,782 1,741,370
Capital grants and contributions 13,549 1,070 609 820,165
Total Governmental Activities Program Revenues 4,722,664 4,588,755 5,266,515 7,206,562
Business-type activities
Charges for services
Water 492,947 594,198 629,736 699,562
Sewer 1,297,786 1,505,467 1,408,480 1,477,225
Storm water 527,255 538,870 289,643 421,838
Recycling 128,387 142,470 140,218 136,922
Cable television 99,632 77,511 76,352 78,716
Golf course - - - -
Operating grants and contributions 34,500 34,500 - 34,500
Capital grants and contributions 16,765 - 45,218 7,400
Total Business-type Activities Program Revenues 2,597,272 2,893,016 2,589,647 2,856,163
Total Primary Government Program Revenues 7,319,936$ 7,481,771$ 7,856,162$ 10,062,725$
Fiscal Year
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2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
818,147$ 1,865,451$ 1,572,281$ 2,028,478$ 1,983,264$ 2,082,988$
5,422,838 6,361,790 5,445,046 6,607,975 7,894,893 8,184,781
946,735 1,946,959 1,705,585 2,084,036 2,047,315 2,579,666
535,357 696,274 731,394 832,389 562,310 456,916
141,722 111,781 59,265 46,406 154,566 4,559
150,164 138,240 359,970 543,012 399,542 417,269
8,014,963 11,120,495 9,873,541 12,142,296 13,041,890 13,726,179
984,452 1,044,516 1,110,702 1,170,772 1,298,511 1,143,706
1,538,449 1,743,277 1,676,642 1,974,089 2,079,800 2,062,389
433,908 354,524 310,626 443,573 486,937 439,635
173,049 227,227 232,165 244,021 242,530 290,484
90,586 91,128 100,970 64,010 68,069 89,766
- - - - 492,173 413,302
3,220,444 3,460,672 3,431,105 3,896,465 4,668,020 4,439,282
11,235,407$ 14,581,167$ 13,304,646$ 16,038,761$ 17,709,910$ 18,165,461$
966,665$ 984,876$ 1,225,915$ 1,168,166$ 897,294$ 1,010,081$
2,656,733 2,607,888 2,798,742 2,772,525 2,965,900 2,974,454
881,011 638,149 849,480 1,118,347 1,417,579 1,149,424
86,501 11,711 175,232 120,403 75,295 67,592
419,114 976,217 550,474 493,022 1,701,735 1,274,979
649,359 617,082 273,445 763,475 50,659 33,884
5,659,383 5,835,923 5,873,288 6,435,938 7,108,462 6,510,414
871,125 1,257,201 1,616,435 1,818,457 1,680,871 1,312,125
1,600,046 1,902,088 2,232,546 2,294,626 2,278,986 2,467,152
361,199 701,562 715,037 741,332 765,631 759,696
131,013 212,038 234,732 248,455 269,132 271,531
80,237 79,588 74,787 72,991 68,368 62,738
- - - - 441,621 364,157
21,058 - 15,982 468,486 8,519 40,451
253,370 6,050 364,815 44,627 84,387 21,180
3,318,048 4,158,527 5,254,334 5,688,974 5,597,515 5,299,030
8,977,431$ 9,994,450$ 11,127,622$ 12,124,912$ 12,705,977$ 11,809,444$
Fiscal Year
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Statistical Section (Unaudited)
Changes in Net Position (Continued)
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(Accrual Basis of Accounting)
2015 2016 2017 2018
Net Revenues (Expenses)
Governmental activities (3,856,472)$ (5,414,564)$ (3,929,910)$ (3,153,963)$
Business-type activities 370,706 482,285 113,891 236,500
Total Primary Government Net Revenues (Expenses) (3,485,766)$ (4,932,279)$ (3,816,019)$ (2,917,463)$
General Revenues and Other Changes in Net Position
Governmental activities
Taxes
Property taxes 4,819,345$ 5,021,340$ 5,268,854$ 5,510,133$
Tax increments - - - -
Grants and contributions not restricted to specific programs - - - -
Other general revenues 44,051 149,388 53,207 193,279
Unrestricted investment earnings (loss) 144,252 109,752 114,356 132,799
Gain on sale of capital assets 6,466 45,518 38,738 -
Transfers 320,209 155,000 155,000 (41,000)
Total Governmental Activities 5,334,323 5,480,998 5,630,155 5,795,211
Business-type activities
Other general revenues 141,546 160,967 185,909 79,683
Grants and contributions not restricted to specific programs - - - -
Unrestricted investment earnings (loss) 67,076 57,319 54,443 51,588
Transfers (320,209) (155,000) (155,000) 41,000
Total Business-type Activities (111,587) 63,286 85,352 172,271
Total Primary Government 5,222,736$ 5,544,284$ 5,715,507$ 5,967,482$
Change in Net Position
Governmental activities 1,477,851$ 66,434$ 1,700,245$ 2,641,248$
Business-type activities 259,119 545,571 199,243 408,771
Total Primary Government 1,736,970$ 612,005$ 1,899,488$ 3,050,019$
Note: The City implemented GASB Statement No. 68 and GASB Statement No. 67 in fiscal 2015. Years prior to 2015 have not been
restated. The City implemented GASB Statement No. 75 in fiscal 2018. Years prior to 2018 have not been restated.
Fiscal Year
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2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
(2,355,580)$ (5,284,572)$ (4,000,253)$ (5,706,358)$ (5,933,428)$ (7,215,765)$
97,604 697,855 1,823,229 1,792,509 929,495 859,748
(2,257,976)$ (4,586,717)$ (2,177,024)$ (3,913,849)$ (5,003,933)$ (6,356,017)$
5,630,633$ 5,999,083$ 6,551,553$ 6,779,524$ 8,368,232$ 9,378,684$
76,344 82,686 145,895 187,356 78,908 90,904
26,372 5,321 1,784 16,817 406 3,100
- - - - - -
259,332 173,308 (6,927) (287,466) 508,318 549,485
63,105 36,217 48,388 2,940 - -
160,661 170,000 212,500 97,500 2,990,324 1,402,903
6,216,447 6,466,615 6,953,193 6,796,671 11,946,188 11,425,076
- - - - - -
- - - - 451,305 -
127,939 88,571 (17,927) (244,980) 305,311 157,171
(160,661) (170,000) (212,500) (97,500) (2,990,324) (1,402,903)
(32,722) (81,429) (230,427) (342,480) (2,233,708) (1,245,732)
6,183,725$ 6,385,186$ 6,722,766$ 6,454,191$ 9,712,480$ 10,179,344$
3,860,867$ 1,182,043$ 2,952,940$ 1,090,313$ 6,012,760$ 4,209,311$
64,882 616,426 1,592,802 1,450,029 (1,304,213) (385,984)
3,925,749$ 1,798,469$ 4,545,742$ 2,540,342$ 4,708,547$ 3,823,327$
Fiscal Year
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Statistical Section (Unaudited)
Fund Balances of Governmental Funds
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(Modified Accrual Basis of Accounting)
2015 2016 2017 2018
General Fund
Nonspendable 74,800$ 25,376$ 13,277$ 118,170$
Unassigned 4,233,687 4,400,222 4,433,559 4,336,396
Total General Fund 4,308,487$ 4,425,598$ 4,446,836$ 4,454,566$
All Other Governmental Funds
Nonspendable -$ -$ -$ -$
Restricted 3,957,346 6,383,149 3,685,145 3,495,176
Committed - - - -
Assigned 2,951,616 3,358,915 3,148,848 2,403,358
Unassigned (178,573) (872,147) (1,050,959) (2,759,730)
Total All Other Governmental Funds 6,730,389$ 8,869,917$ 5,783,034$ 3,138,804$
Fiscal Year
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2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
119,157$ 30,343$ 40,670$ 33,771$ 93,611$ 92,393$
4,288,536 4,516,690 4,619,903 5,219,544 4,124,132 4,683,205
4,407,693$ 4,547,033$ 4,660,573$ 5,253,315$ 4,217,743$ 4,775,598$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 32,698$
3,250,008 2,908,430 18,561,508 18,046,016 3,807,341 2,299,294
16,741 36,329 38,712 64,885 313,344 617,233
2,721,806 2,773,589 3,245,236 3,217,483 6,802,532 6,157,930
(2,676,572) (3,111,513) (4,484,366) (4,088,655) (2,207,141) (1,609,344)
3,311,983$ 2,606,835$ 17,361,090$ 17,239,729$ 8,716,076$ 7,497,811$
Fiscal Year
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City of Orono, Minnesota
Statistical Section (Unaudited)
Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(Modified Accrual Basis of Accounting)
2015 2016 2017 2018
Revenues
Taxes 4,839,722$ 5,057,941$ 5,258,546$ 5,448,238$
Licenses and permits 846,343 715,281 613,218 954,278
Intergovernmental 545,236 496,497 1,025,044 1,616,583
Charges for services 2,896,458 2,973,534 3,165,196 3,211,749
Fines and forfeitures 134,754 133,354 101,824 124,060
Investment earnings 133,204 97,843 105,079 122,659
Special assessments 70,349 8,537 2,226 22,935
Miscellaneous 64,867 143,976 66,122 171,219
Total Revenues 9,530,933 9,626,963 10,337,255 11,671,721
Expenditures
Current
General government 1,285,064 1,362,293 1,474,265 1,433,076
Public safety 4,906,117 5,073,430 5,298,939 5,628,086
Streets 496,239 480,765 486,138 595,740
Culture and recreation 268,831 281,340 304,333 421,996
Community development - - - -
Recycling - - 1,590 -
Capital outlay 2,114,343 1,721,077 2,150,260 5,771,819
Debt service
Principal 1,010,000 1,085,788 3,556,024 660,000
Interest and other charges 331,317 344,562 237,286 187,404
Bond issuance costs - - - -
Total Expenditures 10,411,911 10,349,255 13,508,835 14,698,121
Deficiency of Revenues
under expenditures (880,978) (722,292) (3,171,580) (3,026,400)
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers in 1,451,397 1,565,385 1,262,405 1,486,307
Transfers out (1,131,188) (1,410,385) (1,107,405) (1,217,307)
Bond issued - - - -
Financed purchase issued - - - -
Premium on bonds issued - 94,956 - -
Refunding bonds issued - 2,680,000 - -
Sale of capital assets 17,610 48,975 38,738 33,097
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) 337,819 2,978,931 193,738 302,097
Net Change in Fund Balances (543,159)$ 2,256,639$ (2,977,842)$ (2,724,303)$
Debt Service as a Percentage of
Noncapital Expenditures 24.20% 15.80% 16.40% 33.70%
Fiscal Year
140 167
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
5,709,173$ 6,043,234$ 6,691,522$ 7,014,703$ 8,438,864$ 9,452,291$
742,042 502,714 781,642 734,843 863,960 787,936
966,874 1,439,511 1,048,012 1,475,319 1,306,012 760,565
3,647,122 3,578,117 3,941,998 4,121,474 4,144,378 3,974,130
299,661 72,428 244,444 83,741 160,073 111,994
259,332 173,308 (6,927) (287,118) 507,584 550,220
22,783 35,881 35,759 24,446 22,698 28,332
73,649 141,544 52,371 128,852 176,889 237,094
11,720,636 11,986,737 12,788,821 13,296,260 15,620,458 15,902,562
1,271,893 1,732,325 1,348,363 1,406,879 1,700,101 1,690,550
5,446,200 5,599,888 5,857,388 6,096,418 7,084,550 7,792,479
773,965 1,089,733 811,636 922,394 1,420,306 1,173,200
480,870 570,346 636,267 724,281 467,192 410,251
141,722 111,781 59,265 46,406 154,566 4,559
- - - - - -
2,607,061 2,568,670 2,892,541 2,533,830 16,353,136 5,812,757
890,000 925,000 2,150,000 735,000 1,095,000 666,177
184,385 164,613 87,476 460,111 450,581 458,208
- - 325,901 - - -
11,796,096 12,762,356 14,168,837 12,925,319 28,725,432 18,008,181
(75,460) (775,619) (1,380,016) 370,941 (13,104,974) (2,105,619)
1,678,274 570,000 1,195,797 397,500 5,921,223 2,199,663
(1,517,613) (400,000) (983,297) (300,000) (2,860,374) (1,011,760)
- - 15,350,000 - - -
- - - - 484,900 225,259
- - 653,923 - - -
- - - - - -
41,105 39,811 31,388 2,940 - 32,047
201,766 209,811 16,247,811 100,440 3,545,749 1,445,209
126,306$ (565,808)$ 14,867,795$ 471,381$ (9,559,225)$ (660,410)$
8.60% 10.92% 19.31% 11.32% 12.45% 8.99%
Fiscal Year
141 168
City of Orono, Minnesota
Statistical Section (Unaudited)
Assessed Value and Estimated Actual Value of Taxable Property
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Fiscal
Year Total Taxable
Ended Residential Commercial Industrial Total Assessed Total Direct
December 31, (1) Property Property Property Market Value Value Tax Rate
2015 2,468,589,098$ 50,003,300$ 12,831,100$ 2,531,423,498$ 28,749,183$ 17.387 1.14 %
2016 2,664,593,042 51,885,300 14,602,600 2,731,080,942 31,164,748 17.325 1.14
2017 2,810,505,878 53,590,300 15,428,800 2,879,524,978 32,961,379 16.759 1.14
2018 2,932,517,796 49,881,300 20,720,700 3,003,119,796 34,422,178 16.555 1.15
2019 3,094,297,060 54,320,300 21,603,800 3,170,221,160 36,465,048 16.406 1.15
2020 3,345,856,800 62,889,100 19,996,200 3,428,742,100 39,482,419 16.512 1.15
2021 3,504,086,699 62,576,300 19,758,800 3,586,421,799 41,490,542 16.780 1.16
2022 4,244,348,144 67,523,100 21,577,100 4,333,448,344 50,742,986 16.820 1.17
2023 4,801,678,218 67,489,400 33,191,600 4,902,359,218 57,794,187 16.569 1.18
2024 4,892,419,082 76,604,400 33,903,800 5,002,927,282 59,098,971 16.349 1.18
Source: Hennepin County Assessor.
(1) Represents the year the taxes are payable, not the year the taxes are levied.
Real Property
Tax Capacity
Actual Value
Percentage of
Value as a
Assessed
142 169
City of Orono, Minnesota
Statistical Section (Unaudited)
Property Tax Rates - Direct and Overlapping Governments
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Fiscal Special
Year Districts
2015 14.633 % 2.754 % 17.387 % 22.601 % 46.398 % 9.785 % 96.171 %
2016 14.685 2.640 17.325 23.166 45.356 9.520 95.367
2017 14.328 2.431 16.759 23.352 44.087 11.057 95.255
2018 14.391 2.164 16.555 24.024 42.808 10.667 94.054
2019 14.336 2.070 16.406 23.552 41.861 10.119 91.938
2020 14.557 1.955 16.512 23.109 41.084 9.712 90.417
2021 15.309 1.471 16.780 22.657 38.210 9.235 86.882
2022 14.758 2.062 16.820 23.903 38.535 9.217 88.475
2023 14.589 1.980 16.569 18.934 34.542 8.164 78.209
2024 14.925 1.424 16.349 18.811 34.681 7.858 77.699
Source: Hennepin County Assessing Department
Millage RateMillage
Operating
Debt
Service
Total
Direct
City of Orono
Hennepin
Total
Rates
School
Overlapping
Direct &
No. 278 County
District
143 170
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Statistical Section (Unaudited)
Principal Property Taxpayers
Current and Nine Years Ago
Net Net
Tax Tax
Taxpayer Capacity Rank Capacity Rank
Brackett Point Property LLC 325,711$ 1 0.55 %-$ - %
Private Residence 221,239 2 0.37 328,239 1 1.05
Private Residence 203,075 3 0.34 285,075 2 0.91
WJM Properties LLC 192,750 4 0.33
Private Residence 180,720 5 0.31 260,139 3 0.83
1725 Bohns Point LLC 161,846 6 0.27
Private Residence 154,544 7 0.26 211,113 4 0.67
Stonebay Senior Living LLC 150,075 8 0.25
Metro Storage 149,050 9 0.25
Hanks Bay II LLC 131,224 10 0.22
Wayzata Country Club - 142,028 5 0.45
Engelsma Limited-Trails of Orono - 133,750 6 0.43
Private Residence - 122,400 7 0.39
Woodhill Country Club - 121,520 8 0.39
Private Residence - 117,032 9 0.37
Private Residence - 114,340 10 0.36
Total 1,870,234$ 3.15 % 1,835,636$ 5.85 %
Source: Hennepin County Assessor's Office
Tax Capacity Tax Capacity
2024 2015
Percent of Percent of
Total Net Total Net
144 171
City of Orono, Minnesota
Statistical Section (Unaudited)
Property Tax Levies and Collections
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Total Tax Collection Collection
Fiscal Levy for of Current of Prior Total
Year Fiscal Year Year's Levy Years' Levy Collections
2015 4,772,000$ 4,748,327$ 99.50 % 23,673$ 4,772,000$ 100.00 %
2016 4,954,480 4,968,026 * 100.27 (13,546) 4,954,480 100.00
2017 5,205,230 5,235,100 * 100.57 (29,870) 5,205,230 100.00
2018 5,439,951 5,379,375 98.89 60,576 5,439,951 100.00
2019 5,635,450 5,587,911 99.23 47,423 5,635,334 100.00
2020 6,007,450 5,935,931 98.81 71,295 6,007,226 100.00
2021 6,610,682 6,556,718 99.18 54,032 6,610,750 100.00
2022 6,944,776 6,897,016 99.31 47,468 6,944,484 100.00
2023 8,387,000 8,322,523 99.23 49,651 8,372,174 99.82
2024 9,415,100 9,338,301 99.06 - 9,338,301 99.18
Source: Hennepin County Treasurer - Auditor.
* In 2016 and 2017 the City collected slightly more taxes than they levied for as some residents chose to prepay
their property taxes.
Collected to Levy
Percentage
Percentage of Total
of Levy Collections
145 172
City of Orono, Minnesota
Statistical Section (Unaudited)
Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type
Last Ten Fiscal Years
General General Total
Fiscal Obligation (G.O.) Public Facility Finance Obligation (G.O.)Primary Per
Year Bonds Bonds Purchase Bonds Government Capita
2015 9,610,000$ -$ 11,812$ 1,195,000$ 10,816,812$ 2.14 % 1,389$
2016 11,431,701 - 6,024 1,138,557 12,576,282 1.83 1,633
2017 7,660,000 - - 1,045,000 8,705,000 1.20 1,068
2018 7,000,000 - - 965,000 7,965,000 1.03 983
2019 6,110,000 - - 885,000 6,995,000 0.83 844
2020 5,265,000 - - 805,000 6,070,000 0.69 730
2021 3,115,000 15,350,000 - 725,000 19,190,000 2.23 2,369
2022 2,300,000 15,350,000 - 640,000 18,290,000 1.71 2,165
2023 1,545,000 15,010,000 484,900 555,000 17,594,900 1.60 2,099
2024 1,327,551 15,243,530 638,982 476,676 17,686,739 1.52 2,051
Details regarding the City's outstanding debt can be found in the notes to the financial statements.
See the Schedule of Demographic and Economic Statistics for personal income and population data.
Percentage of
Personal Income
Business-type Governmental Activities
146 173
City of Orono, Minnesota
Statistical Section (Unaudited)
Ratios of General Bonded Debt Outstanding
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Governmental Business-type
Activities Activities Less
General General Amounts Net
Fiscal Obligation Obligation Restricted for Bonded
Year Bonds Bonds Debt Service Debt Per Capita (2)
2015 9,610,000$ 1,195,000$ 2,209,951$ 8,595,049$ 0.34 % 1,104$
2016 11,431,701 1,138,557 7,550,955 3,179,045 0.12 413
2017 7,660,000 1,045,000 1,854,112 10,622,589 0.37 1,304
2018 7,000,000 965,000 2,080,923 5,884,077 0.20 726
2019 6,110,000 885,000 2,152,818 4,842,182 0.15 585
2020 5,265,000 805,000 2,140,542 3,929,458 0.11 473
2021 18,465,000 725,000 1,298,000 17,892,000 0.50 2,209
2022 17,650,000 640,000 1,441,100 16,848,900 0.39 1,995
2023 16,555,000 555,000 858,499 16,181,401 0.33 1,916
2024 17,210,063 476,676 508,186 16,701,877 0.33 1,977
Note: Details regarding the City's outstanding debt can be found in the notes to the financial statements.
(1) See the Schedule of Assessed Value and Estimated Actual Value of Taxable Property for property value data.
(2) Population data can be found in the Schedule of Demographic and Economic Statistics.
Estimated Market
Value of
Taxable Property (1)
Percentage of
147 174
Estimated Share
Total Debt of Overlapping
Outstanding Sinking Funds Net Debt Debt
Direct Debt:
City of Orono 17,210,063 499,559 16,710,504 100.00 %805,441$
ISD No. 276 (Minnetonka)187,869,998 2,226,976 185,643,021 0.24 445,543
ISD No. 277 (Westonka)67,615,000 984,076 66,630,924 26.43 17,610,553
ISD No. 278 (Orono)51,675,000 3,824,573 47,850,427 52.29 25,020,988
ISD No. 284 (Wayzata)187,700,000 17,771,664 169,928,336 0.93 1,580,334
Hennepin County 1,199,355,000 6,817,521 1,192,537,479 2.24 26,712,840
Hennepin Suburban Park 55,385,000 6,468,959 48,916,041 3.03 1,482,156
Hennepin Regional RR Authority 76,945,000 170,267 76,774,733 2.24 1,719,754
Metropolitan Council 178,505,000 137,895,071 40,609,929 1.02 414,221
2,005,049,998 176,159,107 1,828,890,891 74,986,389
75,791,830$
(1)
Note 1:
Note:
Source 1:
Source 2:
Hennepin County
Total Overlapping Debt
Assessed value data used to estimate applicable percentages provided by the County Board of Equalization and Assessment.
Debt outstanding data provided by the county.
Overlapping governments are those that coincide, at least in part, with the geographic boundaries of the City. This schedule
estimates the portion of the outstanding debt of those overlapping governments that is borne by the residents and businesses
of the City. This process recognizes that, when considering the ability to issue and repay long-term debt, the
entire debt burden borne by the residents and businesses should be taken into account. However, this does not imply that every
taxpayer is a resident and, therefore, responsible for repaying the debt of each overlapping government.
Overlapping governments are those that coincide, at least in part, with the geographic boundaries of the City. This schedule
estimates the portion of the outstanding debt of those overlapping governments that is borne by the residents and businesses
of the City. Excludes revenue and special assessment bonds.
Total Direct and Overlapping Debt
The percentage of overlapping debt applicable is estimated using taxable assessed property values. Applicable percentages
Overlapping Debt:
Applicable
Percentage
Governmental Unit
City of Orono, Minnesota
Direct and Overlapping Governmental Activities Debt
as of December 31, 2024
Estimated
Statistical Section (Unaudited)
$ $ $ $
148 175
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Statistical Section (Unaudited)
Legal Debt Margin Information
Last Ten Fiscal Years
2015 2016 2017 2018
Debt Limit 72,942,051$ 75,942,705$ 81,932,428$ 86,385,749$
Total Net Debt Applicable to Limit 10,660,892 8,714,780 8,062,670 8,705,000
Legal Debt Margin 62,281,159$ 67,227,925$ 73,869,758$ 77,680,749$
Total Net Debt Applicable to the Limit
as a Percent of Debt Limit 14.62% 11.48% 9.84% 10.08%
Fiscal Year
Note: Under state law, the City's outstanding general obligation debt should not exceed 3 percent of the market value of
taxable property. Net debt is payable solely from ad valorem taxes and, therefore, excludes debt financed partially or
entirely by special assessments, enterprise fund revenues, or tax increments. Prior to 2008, state law provided that
general obligation debt should not exceed 2 percent. By law, the general obligation debt subject to the limitation may be
offset by amounts set aside for the extinguishment of those obligations.
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2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
90,093,594$ 95,106,635$ 102,551,528$ 107,592,654$ 147,070,777$ 150,087,818$
5,884,077 4,842,172 17,443,799 17,390,498 17,075,257 17,169,108
84,209,517$ 90,264,463$ 85,107,729$ 90,202,156$ 129,995,520$ 132,918,710$
6.53% 5.09% 17.01% 16.16% 11.61% 11.44%
Taxable Market Value 5,002,927,282$
Debt Limit (3 Percent of Market Value)150,087,818$
Debt Applicable to Limit
General obligation bonds 17,686,739
Less: amount available in debt service funds (517,631)
Total Net Debt Applicable to Limit 17,169,108
Legal Debt Margin 132,918,710$
Fiscal Year
Legal Debt Margin Calculation for Fiscal Year 2020
151 178
City of Orono, Minnesota
Statistical Section (Unaudited)
Pledged Revenue Coverage
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Water Less Net
Fiscal Charges Operating Available
Year and other (2) Expense (1) Revenue Principal (5) Interest Total
2015 615,569$ 577,320$ 38,249$ 85,000$ 31,680$ 116,680$ 33$ %
2016 706,460 624,253 82,207 75,000 74,044 149,044 81
2017 746,514 643,048 103,466 75,000 25,181 100,181 103.28
2018 714,159 818,330 (104,171) 80,000 21,480 101,480 (102.65)
2019 854,551 782,665 71,886 80,000 22,031 102,031 70.45
2020 1,254,730 883,550 371,180 80,000 20,431 100,431 3.70
2021 1,616,088 951,757 664,331 80,000 18,831 98,831 6.72
2022 2,115,650 1,150,471 965,179 85,000 17,180 102,180 9.45
2023 1,660,476 1,114,617 545,859 85,000 15,429 100,429 5.44
2024 1,287,443 910,460 376,983 85,000 13,569 98,569 3.82
Note: Details regarding the City's outstanding debit can be found in the notes to the financial statements.
(1) Excludes depreciation expense and operating transfers.
(2) There are no water fund debt service requirements before 2013.
Debt Service
Water G.O. Revenue Bonds
Coverage
152 179
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Statistical Section (Unaudited)
Demographic and Economic Statistics
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Education
Per Capita Level in Years School
Fiscal Population Personal Personal Median of Formal Enrollment
Year (1) Income Income Age (2) Schooling (3)
2015 7,785 506,281,905$ 65,033$ 46 - 2,757 2.9 %
2016 7,691 685,014,271 89,067 43 - 2,808 2.8
2017 8,147 724,455,244 89,923 47 - 2,790 3.3
2018 8,102 770,192,324 95,062 47 - 2,820 2.5
2019 8,284 838,995,236 101,279 47 - 2,850 2.6
2020 8,315 850,888,430 106,162 48 - 2,834 4.2
2021 8,100 859,912,200 106,162 48 - 2,850 2.3
2022 8,485 1,068,545,500 126,500 45 - 2,885 4.2
2023 8,447 1,100,687,900 131,300 46 - 2,928 3.0
2024 8,383 1,099,312,600 135,400 45 - 2,887 3.0
Note: Information on education level was only available in 2010 census data.
Data sources
(1)Metropolitan Council Estimate in 2022 Estimated, publiclished 7/2023
(2)Based on Metropolitan Council's estimate - numbers are delayed by a year.
(3)Hennepin County average/median for non-census years.
(4)Minnesota Department of Education, as reported by ISD No. 278 (Orono).
(5)Minnesota Department of Economic Security; Hennepin County average for non-census years.
Rate (4)
Unemployment
153 180
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Statistical Section (Unaudited)
Principal Employers
Current Year and Nine Years Ago
Employees Rank Employees Rank
ISD No. 278 (Orono)428 1 23.78 %493 1 26.29 %
Woodhill Country Club 217 2 12.06 144 3 8.23
Wayzata Country Club 186 3 10.33 190 2 13.14
Jem Technical 124 4 6.89 108 4 6.57
Springhill Country Club 125 5 6.94 45 6 4.57
Otten Brothers 120 6 6.67 98 5 5.60
Lunds 86 7 4.78 64 7 4.29
City of Orono 65 8 3.61 63 9 2.86
Culver's 55 9 3.06 45 8 2.46
Trails of Orono 60 10 3.33 - - -
Service 800 - - - 30 10 1.71
Morries' Automotive - - - 30 11 1.71
Total 1,466 81.45 % 1,310 77.43 %
Source: City of Orono and State Department of Commerce and Employers
*Total W-2's sent out, which includes part-time and seasonal employees.
2024 2015
Employment Employment
Percent Percent
of City of City
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City of Orono, Minnesota
Statistical Section (Unaudited)
Full-time Equivalent Employees by Function
Last Ten Fiscal Years
2015 2016 2017 2018
General Government 7.8 8.0 8.0 8.0
Public Safety
Police
Officers 27.0 27.0 27.0 30.0
Civilians 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Fire
Full-time - - - -
Part-time - - - -
Paid on call - - - -
Code Enforcement 6.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Public Works 4.5 4.5 4.5 5.0
Parks (1) - - - 0.5
Water 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.5
Sewer 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
Storm Water 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Fleet - - - -
Golf 5.0 5.0 5.0 3.0
Total 58.8 58.0 58.0 61.0
Source: City budgets and personnel records.
(1) Separated Parks department in 2018 due to hiring Park Supervisor at the end of 2017
Function
Note: This table shows 66.5 employees while the Prinicipal Employers schedule shows 63 due to their part time
employees included within the table above.
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2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
8.0 7.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0
30.0 30.0 29.0 33.0 29.0 29.0
4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
- - - - 1.0 1.0
- - - - - 2.5
- - - - - 1.0
5.0 4.8 4.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
5.0 5.0 5.0 4.0 5.0 5.0
0.5 0.5 2.3 3.5 3.5 2.5
2.5 2.5 3.3 3.0 3.0 3.0
2.5 2.5 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
0.5 0.5 1.2 1.0 1.0 1.0
- - - 1.0 1.0 2.0
3.0 3.0 0.5 1.0 1.0 2.5
61.0 59.8 59.3 67.5 66.5 72.5
157 184
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Statistical Section (Unaudited)
Operating Indicators by Function
Last Ten Fiscal Years
2015 2016 2017 2018
Public Safety
Police
Initial reports 10,056 9,320 6,462 5,875
Citations 1,495 1,929 1,509 1,675
Building/Zoning
Building permits issued 470 466 518 535
Land use applications 63 59 110 81
Water
New connections 1,023 1,036 1,041 1,087
Radio read meters - start 2004 1,010 1,024 1,029 1,072
Annual water pumped
(thousands of gallons) 95,701 96,936 108,627 108,923
Waste Water
New connections 2,238 2,243 2,256 2,287
Annual sewer flow
(thousands of gallons) (2) 201,000 211,900 173,840 195,420
Storm Water
Sweeping (centerline Miles) (1) 46 46 92 46
Drainage projects 1 3 3 7
Golf
Rounds played 14,334 11,976 11,387 7,007
Parks
Dog park pass (3) - - 475 546
Sources: City department records.
(1)Historical data is based on the miles of roads that was included in each sweeping. 2017 data is
based on the miles of road that was swept in total.
(2)Data received from Metropolitan Council.
(3)Passes are issued for each year starting in November of the year prior. Lurton Dog Park opened in 2017.
Function
158 185
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
4,997 4,496 4,582 4,094 3,124 2,593
1,331 907 1,064 1,428 1,321 1,279
660 442 460 425 530 501
95 77 62 71 63 70
1,109 1,090 1,126 1,165 1,186 1,195
1,096 1,071 1,165 1,161 1,186 1,195
106,490 131,048 161,542 160,986 149,705 99,828
2,352 2,298 2,485 2,403 2,384 2,395
219,740 234,390 111,024 163,214 238,880 222,680
46 48 48 48 52 52
6 6 5 3 1 4
7,289 16,000 13,964 14,549 15,745 14,565
537 512 788 799 609 533
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Statistical Section (Unaudited)
Capital Asset Statistics by Function
Last Ten Fiscal Years
2015 2016 2017 2018
General Government
City Hall 1 1 1 1
Parking Lots - Paved 10 11 11 11
Parking Lots - Gravel 7 7 7 8
Public Safety
Police
Stations 1 1 1 1
Patrol units 14 14 14 14
Fire
Stations 1 1 1 1
Fire Units - - - -
Public Works
Buildings 4 4 4 4
Highways and streets
Streets (miles) 46 46 46 46
Street lights (1) 135 135 135 135
Culture and Recreation
Parks acreage (2) 228 228 228 228
Parks 22 22 22 22
Beaches 4 4 4 4
Utilities
Water
Miles of water main 18 18 23 23
Wells 3 4 4 4
Water plants 2 2 2 2
Maximum daily capacity
(thousands of gallons) 2,160 3,800 3,800 3,800
Sewer
Miles of sanitary sewer 47 47 61 61
Pumping stations 46 46 46 45
Golf
Clubhouse 1 1 1 1
Pavilion - - - -
Holes 9 9 9 9
Source: City department records.
(1) Historical streetlights was adjusted to reflect updated inforamtion
(2) Historical park acerage was adjusted to reflect updated information
Note: No capital asset indicators are avaliable for the general government functions
Function
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2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
1 1 1 1 1 1
11 11 11 11 11 12
8 8 9 9 9 9
1 1 1 1 1 1
14 14 18 18 18 18
1 1 1 1 1 1
- - - - 1 6
4 4 4 4 4 4
46 48 48 48 48 48
148 151 151 151 151 151
228 228 228 228 228 228
22 22 22 22 22 22
4 4 4 4 4 4
23 23 23 23 23 23
4 4 4 4 4 4
2 2 2 2 2 2
3,800 3,800 3,800 3,800 3,800 3,800
62 63 63 63 63 63
45 45 45 45 46 47
1 1 1 1 1 1
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Summary
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June 17, 2025
Management, Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Orono, Minnesota
We have audited the financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund and
the aggregate remaining fund information of the City of Orono, Minnesota, (the City) for the year ended
December 31, 2024. Professional standards require that we provide you with information about our responsibilities under
generally accepted auditing standards, as well as certain information related to the planned scope and timing of our audit.
We have communicated such information in our letter to you dated December 3, 2024. Professional standards also
require that we communicate to you the following information related to our audit.
Significant Audit Findings
In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered the s internal control over financial
reporting (internal control) as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the
purpose of expressing our opinions on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the City City
internal control.
A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees,
in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, misstatements on a timely
basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control, such that there is a
prevented or detected
and corrected on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal
control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with
governance.
Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section and was
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. Given these limitations,
during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we consider to material weaknesses. However,
material weaknesses may exist that have not been identified.
Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the City's financial statements are free from 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 financial statements. 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 or Minnesota statutes.
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Qualitative Aspects of Accounting Practices
Management is responsible for the selection and use of appropriate accounting policies. The significant accounting
policies used by the City are described in Note 1 to the financial statements. The City changed accounting policies during
the year ended December 31, 2024 related to the accounting and financial reporting for accounting changes and error
corrections (GASB 100) and compensated absences (GASB 101). We noted no transactions entered into by the
governmental unit during the year for which there is a lack of authoritative guidance or consensus. All significant
transactions have been recognized in the financial statements in the proper period.
Accounting estimates are an integral part of the financial statements prepared by management and are based on
accounting estimates are particularly sensitive because of their significance to the financial statements and because of
the possibility that future events affecting them may differ significantly from those expected. The most sensitive
estimates affecting the financial statements included below:
calculated using the straight-line method.
allocations are also used in allocating accrued compensated absences payable.
retirement age for active employees, life expectancy, turnover, and healthcare cost trend rate.
received during the lease term.
liabilities and assets are based on several factors including, but not limited
to, anticipated investment return rate, retirement age for active employees, life expectancy, salary increases and
form of annuity payment upon retirement.
o The allocation of the pension liability related to Minnesota Public Employee Retirement Association
-sharing
multiple employer Coordinated and Police and Fire pension plans.
We evaluated the key factors and assumptions used to develop these accounting estimates in determining that it is
reasonable in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole. The disclosures in the financial statements are
neutral, consistent, and clear. Certain financial statement disclosures are particularly sensitive because of their
significance to financial statement users.
Difficulties Encountered in Performing the Audit
We encountered no significant difficulties in dealing with management in performing and completing our audit.
Corrected and Uncorrected Misstatements
Professional standards require us to accumulate all known and likely misstatements identified during the audit, other than
those that are trivial, and communicate them to the appropriate level of management. Management has corrected all such
misstatements. In addition, none of the misstatements detected as a result of audit procedures and corrected by
whole.
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Disagreements with Management
For purposes of this letter, professional standards define a disagreement with management as a financial accounting,
reporting, or auditing matter, whether or not resolved to our satisfaction, that could be significant to the financial
statements or the au
audit.
Management Representations
We have requested certain representations from management that are included in the management representation letter
dated June 17, 2025.
Management Consultations with Other Independent Accountants
In some cases, management may decide to consult with other accountants about auditing and accounting matters,
principle to the City
those statements, our professional standards require the consulting accountant to check with us to determine that the
consultant has all the relevant facts. To our knowledge, there were no such consultations with other accountants.
Other Matters
We applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information (RSI) (
s for Other
Post-Employment Benefits Plan), which is information that supplements the basic financial statements. Our procedures
consisted of inquiries of management regarding the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information
obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We did not audit the RSI and do not express an opinion or
provide any assurance on the RSI.
We were engaged to report on the supplementary information (combining and individual fund financial statements and
schedules), which accompany the financial statements but are not RSI. With respect to this supplementary information,
we made certain inquiries of management and evaluated the form, content, and methods of preparing the information to
determine that the information complies with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America,
the method of preparing it has not changed from the prior period, and the information is appropriate and complete in
relation to our audit of the financial statements. We compared and reconciled the supplementary information to the
underlying accounting records used to prepare the financial statements or to the financial statements themselves.
We were not engaged to report on the introductory or statistical sections, which accompany the financial statements but
are not RSI. We did not audit or perform other procedures on this other information and we do not express an opinion or
provide any assurance on them.
Other Audit Findings or Issues
We generally discuss a variety of matters, including the application of accounting principles and auditing standards, with
normal course of our professional relationship and our responses were not a condition to our retention.
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Future Accounting Standard Changes
The following Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statements have been issued and may have an impact
on future City financial statements:
GASB Statement No. 102 Certain Risk Disclosures Effective: 12/31/2025
GASB Statement No. 103 Financial Reporting Model Improvements Effective: 12/31/2026
GASB Statement No. 104 Disclosure of Certain Capital Assets Effective: 12/31/2026
Further information on upcoming GASB pronouncements.
* * * *
Restriction on Use
This purpose of this communication is solely for the information and use of the City Council and management of the City
and is not intended to be, and should not be used by anyone other than those specified parties.
Our audit would not necessarily disclose all weaknesses in the system because it was based on selected tests of the
accounting records and related data. The comments and recommendations in the report are purely constructive in nature,
and should be read in this context.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss any of the items contained in this letter, please feel free to contact us at your
convenience. We wish to thank you for the continued opportunity to be of service and for the courtesy and cooperation
extended to us by your staff.
Abdo
Minneapolis, Minnesota
June 17, 2025
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Other Required
Reports
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City of Orono, Minnesota
Other Required Reports
Table of Contents
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Page No.
Other Required Reports
on Minnesota Legal Compliance 3
Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on
an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance
with Government Auditing Standards 4
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REPORT
ON MINNESOTA LEGAL COMPLIANCE
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Orono, Minnesota
We have audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, and the
standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of
the United States the financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund
and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City of Orono, Minnesota (the City) as of and for the year ended
December 31, 2024, and the related notes to the financial statements, and have issued our report thereon dated
June 17, 2025.
In connection with our audit, nothing came to our attention that caused us to believe that the City failed to comply with the
provisions of the contracting and bidding, deposits and investments, conflicts of interest, public indebtedness, claims and
disbursements, miscellaneous provisions, and tax increment financing sections of the Minnesota Legal Compliance Audit
Guide for Cities, promulgated by the State Auditor pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 6.65. However, our audit was not directed
primarily toward obtaining knowledge of such noncompliance. Accordingly, had we performed additional procedures,
insofar as they relate to accounting matters.
This report is intended solely for the information and use of those charged with governance and management of the City
and the State Auditor and is not intended to be, and should not be, used by anyone other than these specified parties.
Abdo
Minneapolis, Minnesota
June 17, 2025
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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 and City Council
City of Orono, Minnesota
We have audited, in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the
standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of
the United States, the financial statementsof the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund
and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City of Orono, Minnesota (the City), as of and for the year ended
December 31, 2024,
financial statements, and have issued our report thereon dated June 17, 2025.
Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered the City's internal control over financial
reporting (internal control) as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the
purpose of expressing our opinions on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
internal control.
A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or
employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, misstatements
on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control, such that there
detected and corrected on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in
internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged
with governance.
Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section and was
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. Given these limitations,
during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses.
Report on Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the City's financial statements are free from 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.
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Purpose of this Report
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and compliance and the results
report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the
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Introduction
Audit Results
General Fund Results
Other Governmental Funds
Enterprise Funds
Key Performance Indicators
2
200
3
Audit Results
Minnesota Legal
Compliance
Unmodified opinion under GAAP No instances of noncompliance
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4
General Fund Fund Balances
202
5
General Fund Budget to Actual
203
6
General Fund Revenues by Type
204
7
General Fund Expenditures by Type
205
8
Special
Revenue
Fund
Balances
206
9
Debt
Service
Funds
Debt Cash Total Bonds
Maturity Balance Assets Outstanding
Nonmajor
2021A General Obligation Bond 12/31/2051 402 16,610 14,655,000
2000 Improvement Bonds (2014A Bonds) 2/1/2029 503,576 508,186 1,305,000
Total 503,978$ 524,796$ 15,960,000$
Debt Service Fund
$-
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034
Principal Interest
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11
Capital
Project
Fund
Balances
208
11
Water
Fund
Cash Flows from
Operations and
Cash Balances
$-
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
$1,600,000
$1,800,000
$2,000,000
2021 2021 2022 2022 2023 2023 2024 2024
Operating Receipts Operating Disbursements Debt Payments
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12
Sewer
Fund
Cash Flows from
Operations and
Cash Balances
210
13
Storm
Water
Fund
Cash Flows from
Operations and
Cash Balances
211
14
Recycling
Fund
Cash Flows from
Operations and
Cash Balances
212
15
Cable
Television
Fund
Cash Flows from
Operations and
Cash Balances
213
16
Golf
Course
Fund
Cash Flows from
Operations and
Cash Balances
214
17
Cash and Investments Balances
215
18
Cash and Investments Balances
Continued
Assigned for Capital (Pavement Management
Plan, Municipal State Aid, Equipment, Community
Investment Construction)
Restricted (Capital, Parks, Forfeiture, Affordable
Housing, TIF, Debt Service)
Enterprise (Water, Sewer, Storm, Recycling,
Cable)
Unrestricted (General Fund)
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19
Taxes
Key Performance Indicators
217
20
Debt
Key Performance Indicators
218
21
Expenditures
Key Performance Indicators
219
22
Your Abdo Team
Andy Berg, CPA
Partner
andrew.berg@abdosolutions.com
Tyler See, CPA
Manager
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Michelle Thissen
Senior Associate
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Amanda Schmidt
Associate
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Jacob Spindler
Intern
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Date: June 23, 2025 Item: 7
Presenter: Joe Ruthenberg, Superintendent - Parks, Facilities
Section: Parks Report
Title: Tree Inventory Analysis & Maintenance Strategy
1.Purpose:
The purpose of this item is to present the Orono Tree Inventory Analysis and Maintenance
Strategy plan to the City Council.
2.Background:
Since 2019, the City has been using tree inventory grants from the Hennepin County Forestry
division to assess the diversity and health of the trees within the City's parks and right-of-ways. In
2024, the City received a grant to complete an tree maintenance plan. A maintenance plan is a
requirement for most tree management grants. The City of Orono’s Tree Inventory Analysis &
Maintenance Strategy, prepared by Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG), focuses on analyzing
inventory data, quantifying the benefits provided by the community’s inventoried trees, and
identifying their maintenance needs.
3.Summary:
This project supports the City of Orono’s commitment to community well-being through tree
conservation and improved forestry management. The plan provides expert guidance to preserve
and grow the urban canopy, ensuring the environmental, economic, and social benefits of trees are
sustained for current and future generations.
The report recommends a proactive maintenance approach, focusing first on high-priority pruning
and removals, to maximize long-term value, reduce future costs, and enhance urban forest health.
4.Cost:
The report provides estimates and recommended work schedules for addressing diseased trees on
public lands. Tree work is funded by the general fund as part of the Park and Street departments'
operating budgets. Some funding is available through state and county grants.
5.Staff Recommendation:
Staff will be using the tree plan to inform budget proposals for 2026 and beyond.
AGENDA ITEM
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Review the tree plan and provide guidance to staff on priorities and direction.
Exhibits
Tree Inventory Analysis and Maintenance Strategy
Tree Management Planning
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March 2025
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgements ................................................................................................................................................... ii
Executive Summary .................................................................................................................................................. iii
Inventory Analysis Summary .................................................................................................................................... iv
Recommended Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... v
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................1
Section 1: Structure And Composition .....................................................................................................................4
Section 2: Functions And Benefits.......................................................................................................................... 11
Section 3: Recommended Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 17
Conclusion .............................................................................................................................................................. 26
References ............................................................................................................................................................... 28
TABLES
1.Summary of benefits provided by the most common inventoried street trees. .................................. 12
2.The inventoried species which provide the greatest annual benefit per tree. ..................................... 13
3.Inventoried species with the highest per tree replacement value. ..................................................... 15
4.Example maintenance schedule and budget for a five-year tree management program. .................... 25
FIGURES
1.Number of inventoried sites by location and type. .......................................................................................4
2.Species diversity of trees which make up at least 2% of the inventoried population. .................................5
3.Genera diversity of trees which make up at least 2% of the inventoried population. .................................6
4.Susceptibility of the tree resource to pests and diseases of concern in Minnesota. ....................................7
5.Condition ratings of street trees. ..................................................................................................................7
6.Relative age distribution of the inventoried trees. .......................................................................................9
7.Inventoried tree condition ratings compared to age class. ..........................................................................9
8.Breakdown of annual benefits provided by the inventoried tree resource. ............................................. 13
9.Hydrological functions of trees. Source: ‘Stormwater to Street Trees: Engineering Urban Forests for
Stormwater Management’, EPA publication 841 B 13 001. ....................................................................... 14
10.Removal recommendations for Dead condition trees. .............................................................................. 18
11.Removal recommendations for Poor condition trees. ............................................................................... 19
12.Trees included in the routine pruning cycle as of the completion of the inventory. ................................. 21
APPENDICES
A. Summary of Recommendations
B. Study Area and Data Collection Study Area
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This project supports the City of Orono’s vision to promote and enhance community well-being through
tree conservation and improved forestry management practices. This Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan
offers expert recommendations for preserving and expanding urban canopy so the environmental,
economic, and social benefits it provides are maximized today and for future generations.
The City of Orono is thankful for the grant funding it received from Hennepin County Healthy Tree Canopy
grant. The Hennepin County Healthy Tree Canopy Grant Program is designed to encourage communities to
create and support sustainable urban forestry programs throughout the county.
The City of Orono recognizes the support of:
The County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota
Adam Edwards, City Administrator
Joe Ruthenberg, Parks and Facilities Superintenden
Notice of Disclaimer: Inventory data was not provided by Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG). Visual records do not include individual
testing or analysis, nor do they include aerial or subterranean inspection. DRG is not responsible for the discovery or identification of
hidden or otherwise non-observable hazards. Records may not remain accurate after inspection due to the variable deterioration of
inventoried material. DRG provides no warranty with respect to the fitness of the urban forest for any use or purpose whatsoever.
Clients may choose to accept or disregard DRG’s recommendations or to seek additional advice. Important: know and understand
that visual inspection is confined to the designated subject tree(s) and that the inspections for this project are performed in the
interest of facts of the tree(s) without prejudice to or for any other service or any interested party.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Orono’s Tree Inventory Analysis & Maintenance Strategy, prepared by Davey Resource Group, Inc.
(DRG), focuses on analyzing inventory data, quantifying the benefits provided by the community’s
inventoried trees, and identifying their maintenance needs.
DRG received street and park tree inventory data from Orono that
was collected by an outside contractor in 2019, 2020, and 2022.
DRG’s staff then analyzed the inventory data to understand the
structure of the City’s inventoried tree resource and provide
recommendations on priority and routine maintenance programs
for future tree care. The data was also analyzed using i-Tree Eco to
calculate the economic value of the community’s inventoried public
trees and their environmental benefits (i.e., stormwater, carbon,
and air pollution).
The City of Orono’s inventoried trees have an estimated
replacement value of over $3.05 million and provide $18,679
annually in stormwater, air quality, and carbon benefits each
year.
Supporting and funding proactive maintenance of Orono’s public
trees is a sound long-term investment that will maximize tree
benefits, reduce tree care costs over time, and increase the value of
the urban forest. While other municipal infrastructure loses value
over time depreciates, the value of public trees increases
(appreciates).
High priority tree removal and pruning, while initially
requiring a significant portion of the Year 1 budget in the
five-year schedule as depicted in Table 7, bring valuable
benefits. As this essential work is accomplished, budgets
are anticipated to decrease and become more stable.
This shift marks the progression of tree management
that focuses on a proactive maintenance strategy.
Notably, this proactive approach plays a crucial role in
increasing tree benefits and diminishing the emergence
of new elevated risk trees over time by preventing minor
tree defects from deterioration.
Calculating Tree Benefits
The benefits of Orono’s inventoried
trees presented in this Plan are
calculated using i-Tree Eco. i-Tree is the
industry recognized suite of tools used
to measure and quantify the ecosystem
benefits that trees provide.
i-Tree is a partnership between the
USDA Forest Service, The Davey Tree
Expert Company, the Arbor Day
Foundation, the International Society of
Arboriculture, Society of Municipal
Arborists, Casey Trees, and SUNY
College of Environmental Science and
Forestry. It was released in 2006 and its
models are updated regularly based on
the latest science and research.
REPLACEMENT
VALUE
$3.05 million
AIR POLLUTION
REMOVAL
2,280 pounds
$3,251
CARBON
SEQUESTRATION
27 tons
$11,854
AVOIDED
STORMWATER
RUNOFF
399,990 gallons
$3,574
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Inventory Analysis Summary
Inventoried Sites
Trees = 4,602
Annual Benefits
Avoided Stormwater Runoff = $3,574
Air Pollution Removal = $3,251
Carbon Sequestration = $11,854
Top 5 Inventoried Species Top 5 Inventoried Genera
SPECIES % OF INVENTORIED
POPULATION GENUS % OF INVENTORIED
POPULATION
Green ash 26%* Ash 27%*
Boxelder 9% Maple 22%*
Sugar maple 8% Elm 11%
American elm 6% Spruce 7%
American basswood 5% Oak 5%
* Exceeds industry guidelines of no more than 10% of
one species in tree population.
* Exceeds industry guidelines of no more than 10% of
one species in tree population.
Relative Age Distribution
The approximate age of a tree can be identified by the tree’s
diameter size. Of the inventoried trees:
37% were young (0-8”), compared to the 40% industry
guidelines.
43% were established (9-17”), compared to the 30%
industry guidelines.
13% were maturing (18-24”), compared to the 20%
industry guidelines.
7% were mature (>24”), compared to the 10% industry
guidelines.
Pest Susceptibility
76% of inventoried trees are susceptible to one or more
pests, including:
Emerald ash borer.
European spongy moth.
Asian longhorned beetle.
Condition
Of the 4,602inventoried trees, there were:
7% in Excellent condition.
30% in Good condition.
47% in Fair condition.
14% in Poor condition.
2% were Dead
Species Diversity
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Recommended Maintenance
Tree Removal
Trees designated for removal have defects that
cannot be cost-effectively or practically
corrected. Many of the trees in this
category have a large percentage of dead
crown.
Total = 4,602 trees
Poor Condition = 636 trees
Dead = 101 trees
*3 trees within the data set provided to DRG were
not assigned a condition rating
Priority Pruning
Priority pruning removes defects such as dead
and dying parts or broken and/or hanging
branches. Pruning the defective part(s) can
lower risk associated with the tree while
promoting healthy growth.
Total = 0 trees
Routine Pruning Cycle
Over time, routine pruning of Low Risk trees can
minimize reactive maintenance, limit instances
of elevated risk, and provide the basis for a
robust risk management program.
Total = 3,862 trees
Number of trees in cycle each year =
approximately 772
New Tree Planting
Planting new trees in areas that have poor
canopy continuity or sparse canopy is
important to ensure that tree benefits are
distributed evenly across the city.
Planting goal: 2:1 replacement to removal ratio
Young Tree Training Cycle
Younger trees may have branch structure that
can lead to potential problems as the tree ages,
requiring training to ensure healthy growth.
Training is generally completed from the
ground with a pole pruner or pruning shear.
Total = 957 trees
Number of trees in cycle each year =
approximately 319
Routine Inspection & Inventory
Updates
Routine inspections and inventory updates are
essential to uncovering potential problems with
trees and should be performed by a qualified
arborist who is trained in the art and science of
planting, caring for, and maintaining individual
trees.
Total = 3,862 trees not recommended for removal
Number of trees in cycle each year =
approximately 772
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Introduction
The City of Orono is home to over 8,119 residents benefiting from public trees in their community. The City of
Orono & the Parks and Facilities Department manages all the trees along the street right-of-way (ROW) and
throughout public parks and golf courses.
In February 2025, the City of Orono worked with DRG to analyze its public tree data and develop this Tree
Inventory Analysis & Maintenance Strategy. Consisting of three sections, this plan considers the diversity,
distribution, and condition of the inventoried tree population and provides a prioritized system for managing
Orono’s public trees.
The sections of this plan are as follows:
Section 1: Structure and Composition summarizes the inventory data with trends representing the
current state of public trees.
Section 2: Functions and Benefits summarizes the estimated value of benefits provided to the
community by public trees’ various functions.
Section 3: Recommended Maintenance details a prioritized maintenance schedule and provides
an estimated budget for recommended maintenance activities over a five-year period.
This Tree Inventory Analysis & Maintenance Strategy is designed to help the community understand the
current state of its public trees, set future goals and benchmarks, anticipate future program needs, and focus
on proactive maintenance.
The Urban Forest Program Continuum (shown on Page 2) outlines the steps to effectively and sustainably
manage and care for Orono’s urban forest. The continuum includes other plans that can support Orono’s
urban forest, including:
Urban Forest Management Plan which establishes a detailed 3- to 5-year work plan to address
maintenance needs using current tree inventory data to streamline Orono’s urban forest
management program.
An Urban Forest Master Plan engages stakeholder and community members to provide a
comprehensive vision for the future of the City’s urban forest, with recommendations and a road
map of action steps to reach Orono’s urban forestry goals.
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TREE CITY USA
Tree Board
Funding
Ordinance
DEDICATED COMMITMENT
Certified
Arborist Staff
Annual Level 1 Assessments
TREE INVENTORY
Inventory Updating
Goal Setting
FUNDED PROGRAM
Urban Forest
Management Plan
Proactive Maintenance
URBAN FOREST MASTER PLAN
20-year Vision
Urban Tree Canopy Analysis
Stakeholder Input
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Section 1:
Structure and
Composition
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Section 1: Structure And
Composition
The City of Orono contracted arborists who collected data on tree sites along the street ROW and in public
parks throughout Orono; 4,602 sites were inventoried, with 63% collected along the street ROW and 37%
collected in parks (Figure 1).
SPECIES & GENERA DIVERSITY
Diversity within plant communities is important for
increasing their resistance and resilience to disturbance
(see side panel, “The Importance of Species Diversity”).
The 10-20-30 rule is a common urban forestry industry
metric for tree species diversity in which a single species
should compose no more than 10% of the population, a
single genus no more than 20%, and a single family no
more than 30%. Some communities may be in the
position to pursue more aggressive diversity goals, such
as a 5-10-15 metric.
There are 80 different species within Orono’s ROW
and parks; however, there are five species collected
that do not typically grow in this region. These species
include Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas), Lodgepole pine
(Pinus contorta), loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), Cascara
buckthorn (Rhamnus purshiana), and western red cedar
(Thuja plicata). Figure 2 shows the species diversity
breakdown for Orono’s most common inventoried trees.
Green ash is the most common tree (26%), followed by
boxelder (9%) and sugar maple (8%).
The City’s inventoried trees represent 32 distinct genera. Figure 3 shows the genera diversity breakdown
for Orono’s inventoried trees. Ash is the most common genus (27%), followed by maple (22%), elm (11%),
and spruce (7%).
THE ROLE OF NON-NATIVE TREE SPECIES
IN THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT
Certain non-native tree species that are especially tolerant of harsh urban
conditions can be a practical choice to plant, especially when aiming to sustain
high levels of species diversity. Non-native species of concern are those that are
considered invasive, which should not be planted regardless of the site
conditions.
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SPECIES & GENERA DIVERSITY
RECOMMENDATIONS
Avoid or limit planting of green ash and increase
planting of other species until green ash make up
less than 10% of public trees.
Avoid or limit planting of ash and maple and
increase planting of other genera until ash and
maple make up less than 20% of public trees.
Remove volunteer trees that have invasive
tendencies, such as boxelder, from maintained
public areas while small.
Increase planting of uncommon species and genera
which are well suited to urban environments.
Figure 2. Species diversity of trees which make up at least 2% of the inventoried population.
The Dutch elm disease epidemic of the 1930s
provides a key historical lesson on the
importance of diversity. The disease killed
millions of American elm trees, leaving behind
enormous gaps in the urban canopy of many
communities. In the aftermath, ash trees
became popular replacements and were
heavily planted along city streets. History
repeated itself in 2002 with the introduction of
the emerald ash borer into US. This invasive
beetle continues to devastate ash tree
populations across the country.
Other invasive pests and diseases, severe
weather events, and climate change threaten
our urban forests today, so it’s vital that we
learn from history and plant a wider variety of
tree species and genera to develop a resistant
and resilient public tree resource.
THE IMPORTANCE OF
DIVERSITY
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Figure 3. Genera diversity of trees which make up at least 2% of the inventoried population.
PEST SUSCEPTIBLITY
Early identification of tree pests and diseases can reduce the impact of infestations on the urban forest.
Infestations which are caught while still limited to a small number of trees can be more easily and cost-
effectively managed and help prevent the further spread of the pest or disease. Since many pests and
diseases have preferred host tree species and genera, the susceptibility of an urban forest to a pest or
disease can be predicted based on its species and genus diversity.
Figure 4 presents the percentage of inventoried trees which are susceptible to pests and diseases of concern
in Minnesota. It is important to remember that this figure only represents data collected during the
inventory, and many more trees throughout Orono, such as those on private property, may be susceptible to
hosting these invasive pests.
63% of inventoried trees in Orono are susceptible to Asian longhorned beetle . Other pests which could
affect a large portion of public trees include emerald ash borer (25% of street trees and 30% of park
trees), and spongy moth (18% of street trees and 14% of park trees).
PEST SUSCEPTIBILITY RECOMMENDATIONS
Monitor trees for signs and symptoms of pests and diseases on a regular basis. This can be done
as part of other routine maintenance activities such as pruning.
When a pest or disease is suspected, act quickly to confirm the identification and begin
management.
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Prepare an invasive species management plan to guide the response to future pest or disease
infestations.
When planting trees, select pest- or disease-resistant species or cultivars whenever possible.
Use preventative pesticide treatments on high-value or historic trees that are susceptible to
problematic pests and/or diseases in Minnesota.
Figure 4. Susceptibility of the tree resource to pests and diseases of concern in Minnesota.
CONDITION
During the inventory, each tree was assigned a condition rating based
on several factors, including root characteristics; branch structure,
trunk, canopy, and foliage condition; and the presence of pests or
disease. Tree condition was rated as Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, and
Dead.
Figure 5 provides the condition rating breakdown for street and park
trees in Orono. Most trees were in Good or Fair condition (78%). 11%
of the street trees and 5% of park trees were in Poor or Dead condition.
5% of the street trees and 8% of the park trees were in excellent
condition. Within the provided data set, three trees were not assigned a
condition rating and were not added to Figure 5.
CONDITION RECOMMENDATIONS
●Dead and dying trees should be removed as soon as
possible in priority order from highest to lowest risk to
reduce public hazards, create space for new planting, and
improve the appearance of Orono’s streets and parks.
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European spongy moth
Emerald ash borer
Asian longhorned beetle
Percent of Inventoried Trees SusceptibleInvasive Pests with a Regional PresenceParks Streets
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20%
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70%
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90%
100%
Streets* ParksPercent of Inventoried Trees*Three street trees were not
assigned a condition rating
Dead Poor Fair Good Excellent
Figure 5. Condition ratings of street trees.
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●Trees in Poor condition not recommended for removal should be maintained to reduce risk
associated with defects and should be routinely monitored for further decline that would
necessitate removal.
●Condition ratings can be improved over time by instituting proactive maintenance cycles such as
routine pruning and young tree training. All tree pruning should follow ANSI A300 (Clause 5)
guidelines.
RELATIVE AGE DISTRIBUTION
Analysis of a tree population’s relative age distribution can be
performed by assigning age classes to the diameter of trees.
While actual tree age cannot be determined by diameter alone,
this industry standard method provides an estimate of the
approximate age distribution of the inventoried tree population.
Since trees at different stages of development need different
types and frequencies of maintenance, age distribution can help
inform management needs and decisions.
The size classes (left) are based on the industry-recognized ideal
relative age distribution, which holds that the largest proportion
of the inventoried tree population (40%) should be young trees,
smaller portions should be established and maturing trees (30% and 20%, respectively), and the smallest
proportion (10%) should be mature trees.
Figure 6 compares the age distribution of the tree population to standard industry recommendation. Overall,
Orono’s street trees are trending toward the industry recommended age distribution, with a surplus of
established trees (46%), moderate numbers of young and mature trees (38% and 6%, respectively), and
fewer maturing trees (11%). In parks, there is an underrepresentation of young and maturing trees (35%
and 16% versus the 40% and 20% recommendation) and a surplus of established trees (39% versus the
30% recommendation).
Figure 7 compares tree condition ratings across the relative age classes for inventoried trees. Trees across
all age classes are generally in Fair condition. In general, trees in the young age class are more likely to be
in Good condition, while maturing and mature age classes are more likely to have trees in Poor condition.
RELATIVE AGE RECOMMENDATIONS
●The city of Orono’s park and street trees are young. Orono should focus on tree pruning and
proactive care for these young and established trees, and a maintenance plan should be
implemented to ensure that the young and established trees can mature while retaining good
health and proper form.
●A large proportion of street trees are young or established (53% of street trees and 28% of park
trees). A young tree training cycle should be instituted to structurally prune these younger trees to
ensure good form and improve health as they mature.
●Street tree planting is currently sufficient to maintain the recommended age distribution.
However, sustained planting efforts over time will be necessary to retain this age distribution.
Age/Size Classes
Young: 0-8 inches diameter at
standard height (DSH), as measured
4.5’ above the ground
Established: 9-17 inches DSH
Maturing: 18-24 inches DSH
Mature: 25+ inches DSH
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●Routine, proactive maintenance, such as young tree training and routine pruning, may help
improve tree condition, particularly among maturing and mature trees.
Figure 6. Relative age distribution of the inventoried trees.
Figure 7. Inventoried tree condition ratings compared to age class.
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Functions
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Section 2: Functions And Benefits
Trees play a vital role in the environment by providing a wide array of economic, environmental, and social
benefits which far exceed the investments in planting, maintaining, and removing them. Trees reduce air
pollution, improve public health outcomes, reduce stormwater runoff, sequester and store carbon, reduce
energy use, and increase property value, among other benefits.
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
• Trees decrease energy consumption and moderate local climates by providing shade,
cooling through their transpiration processes, and acting as windbreaks.
• Trees act as mini reservoirs, helping to slow and reduce the amount of stormwater
runoff
and pollutants that reaches storm drains, rivers, and lakes by 20-60% (Johnson et al.
2017).
• Trees reduce greenhouse gasses that can trap and retain heat in the atmosphere and
cause the city to get warmer.
• Trees can reduce street-level air pollution by up to 60% (Coder 1996).
• Trees stabilize soil and provide a habitat for wildlife.
IMPROVED PUBLIC HEALTH
• Trees have been shown to prevent 1,200 heat-related deaths each year in the US
(McDonald et al. 2020).
• By intercepting particulate matter, trees save over 850 lives and prevent 670,000
incidents
of acute respiratory symptoms in the US each year (Nowak et al. 2014).
• Hospital patients recovering from surgery who had a view of a grove of trees Through
their
windows required fewer pain relievers, experienced fewer complications, and left the
hospital sooner than similar patients who had a view of a brick wall (Ulrich 1984, 1986).
• When surrounded by trees, physical signs of personal stress, such as muscle tension and
pulse rate, were measurably reduced within three to four minutes (Ulrich 1991).
INCREASED SAFETY & COMMUNITY
• Tree-lined streets slow traffic and are safer for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists (Swift et
al. 1997, Ewing & Dumbaugh 2009).
• A 10% increase in neighborhood tree canopy cover has been associated with a 12-15%
reduction in violent and property crimes (Gilstad-Hayden et al. 2015, O’Neil-Dunn 2012).
ECONOMIC BENEFITS
• Properly placing three trees around a home can reduce energy costs for the average
household by $100 to $250 per year, while shading air conditioning units can help
them run up to 10% more efficiently (U.S. Department of Energy, n.d.).
• Trees in a yard or neighborhood increase residential property values by an average of
10% (USDA Forest Service 2011), and commercial property rental rates are 7% higher
when trees are on the property (Wolf 2007).
• Shoppers spend more time and money in shopping districts with mature, healthy tree
canopies, and are willing to spend 9-12% more at businesses with trees in front of
them (Wolf 2005, Hughes 2013).
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i-TREE RESULTS
DRG used i-Tree Eco, a tool within the i-Tree suite, to model benefits provided by Orono’s inventoried public
trees. i-Tree Eco combines tree inventory data with local air pollution and weather data to quantify the
environmental benefits of a community’s trees (Table 1). By framing trees and their benefits as dollars saved
per year, i-Tree models can help communities understand trees as both a natural resource and an economic
investment. Understanding the composition, functions, and economic value of trees is essential for making
informed planning and management decisions. This knowledge not only helps to better understand how
decisions can affect human health and environmental quality but also empowers communities to advocate
for the funding required to effectively manage and care for their valuable public trees.
Table 1. Summary of benefits provided by the most common inventoried street trees.
MOST COMMON
TREES INVENTORIED COUNT
PERCENT
OF
TOTAL
BENEFITS PROVIDED BY STREET TREES
CO₂
STORED
CO₂
SEQUESTERED
AVOIDED
RUNOFF
AIR
POLLUTION
REMOVED
REPLACEMENT
VALUE
COMMON NAME % TONS TONS/YEAR GAL/YEAR LBS/YEAR DOLLARS
Green ash 1,212 26.4% 266.9 5.0 653,574 520 $611,208
Boxelder 431 9.4% 179.0 3.2 253,332 200 $263,173
Sugar maple 389 8.5% 237.0 2.5 290,367 220 $262,421
American elm 258 5.6% 77.6 1.7 126,786 100 $154,167
American basswood 208 4.5% 92.6 1.3 234,370 180 $211,149
Blue spruce 171 3.7% 25.4 0.4 47,847 40 $42,800
Silver maple 157 3.4% 212.2 2.4 265,733 220 $319,720
Black walnut 150 3.3% 57.7 1.4 109,164 80 $90,539
Slippery elm 138 3.0% 21.9 0.7 55,224 40 $61,797
Eastern red cedar 131 2.9% 36.9 0.4 70,225 60 $62,655
Northern white
cedar 119 2.6% 20.3 0.2 24,520 20 $33,884
Northern hackberry 113 2.5% 7.0 0.1 100,276 80 $74,669
Siberian elm 101 2.2% 25.9 0.4 26,076 20 $33,531
White spruce 99 2.2% 26.6 0.2 43,510 40 $37,846
Bur oak 99 2.2% 142.7 0.9 116,552 100 $170,979
All Other Trees
Inventoried 826 17.8% 535 6.4 574,575 360 $624,458
Total 4,602 100% 1,964 27.4 2,992,130 2,280 $3,054,995
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ANNUAL BENEFITS
The i-Tree Eco model estimates the annual value of three environmental benefits: carbon sequestration, air
pollutant removal, and stormwater runoff reduction. The model also calculates the lifetime carbon storage
of inventoried trees as well as their replacement value. The inventoried trees in Orono provide over
$18,679 of air quality, stormwater management, and carbon sequestration benefits each year (Figure
8).
The amount of benefits provided by a tree is also influenced by species. Table 2 summarizes the key tree
species that provide the greatest contribution to Orono’s annual benefits based on the results of the i-Tree
Eco analysis of the public tree inventory. The black maple, as well as bigtooth aspen, paper birch, eastern
cottonwood, weeping willow, and various oak and maple, are major contributors to the annual
quantifiable benefits within the public tree resource.
IMPROVING AIR QUALITY
Trees and other vegetation improve air quality by intercepting and filtering particulate matter from the air,
including dust, ash, pollen, and smoke. Their leaves also absorb harmful gaseous pollutants like ozone,
nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide; and reduce ozone formation by shading surfaces and reducing air
temperatures. Since airborne pollutants can have serious effects on human health, this benefit is extremely
important, especially in heavily developed areas. 17% of Orono’s annual public tree benefits are
associated with air pollution removal and are derived from the air pollutant removal.
The inventoried trees in Orono remove 2,280 lbs. of airborne pollutants each year; a service valued at
$3,251 (Table 3).
SPECIES
ANNUAL
BENEFITS PER
TREE
Black maple $15.90
Bigtooth aspen $14.09
Paper birch $13.92
Eastern cottonwood $10.72
Weeping willow $10.65
Silver maple $10.46
Northern red oak $10.00
Northern pin oak $9.86
White oak $7.39
Kentucky coffee tree $7.29
REPLACEMENT
VALUE
$3.05 million
AIR POLLUTION
REMOVAL
2,280 pounds
$3,251
CARBON
SEQUESTRATION
27 tons
$11,854
AVOIDED
STORMWATER
RUNOFF
399,990 gallons
$3,574
Figure 8. Breakdown of annual benefits provided by the
inventoried tree resource.
Table 2. The inventoried species which provide the
greatest annual benefit per tree.
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SEQUESTERING AND STORING CARBON
Trees are carbon sinks, which means they absorb carbon from the atmosphere– the opposite of carbon
sources which produce and emit carbon into the atmosphere. While carbon is released from fossil fuel
consuming vehicles and smokestacks, it is absorbed by trees during photosynthesis and stored in their tissue
as they grow. Orono’s public street trees sequester (absorb) an estimated 27 tons of carbon each year,
valued at $11,854, and have stored 1,964 tons of carbon over their lifetime, valued at $849,963 (Table
3).
CONTROLLING
STORMWATER
Trees play a significant role in local hydrology and water
cycling helping to reduce the amount of stormwater
runoff generated during rain events (Figure 9). Since
stormwater runoff can cause infrastructure damage and
flooding, reducing the amount of precipitation that
becomes surface runoff can save a community costs in
infrastructure repair and flooding mitigation. The
inventoried trees in Orono divert 399,990 gals. of
stormwater each year valued at $3,574 (Table 4).
REPLACEMENT
VALUE
Replacement value is the approximate cost to replace an
existing tree with a tree of a similar size and species.
While doing this is typically not possible – for example, to
replace a 20-inch diameter tree with another tree of
similar size would not be feasible – replacement value can provide an idea of the overall value of the
inventoried public trees in the city of Orono.
In total, Orono’s inventoried trees have a replacement value of $3.05 million. Table 6 compares the per-tree
replacement value of the street and park trees with the overall highest replacement values. Bigtooth aspen
is the most valuable tree in Orono among both the park and street tree populations, with black maple
and silver maple also making the top five. Park trees generally have a greater per-tree replacement value
than street trees, likely due to the greater age and larger size of park trees versus street trees in Orono
at the time of inventory.
Figure 9. Hydrological functions of trees. Source:
‘Stormwater to Street Trees: Engineering Urban Forests
for Stormwater Management’, EPA publication 841 B 13
001.
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Table 3. Inventoried species with the highest per tree replacement value.
REPLACEMENT VALUE
SPECIES COUNT TOTAL VALULE
($/YR)
PER TREE VALUE
($/TREE/YR)
White oak 178 $977,740.89 $5,492.93
American elm 10 $45,538.05 $4,553.81
Eastern cottonwood 5 $18,181.02 $3,636.20
Siberian elm 45 $131,875.42 $2,930.56
Silver maple 51 $143,999.78 $2,823.53
TREE BENEFIT RECOMMENDATIONS
●Large-stature, deciduous trees tend to provide the greatest benefits. The City of Orono should
plan to plant these types of trees wherever possible to increase the benefits provided by the
public trees. This may require enlarging existing tree planting spaces or creating large new tree
planting spaces to accommodate large street trees. It also should include preserving existing
large-stature trees and providing proactive care to young public trees to ensure they achieve
mature status in the future.
●The protection of existing park trees should be a priority, and succession planning to replace park
trees and increase tree cover in parks will have a large positive impact on tree benefits in Orono in
the future.
●Oak were often among the largest contributors to tree benefits and are not currently
overabundant in Orono. Planting oak will help to increase the benefits provided by public trees.
●The public trees in Orono account for only a fraction of the total benefits provided by the City’s
trees, indicating that many of the trees which provide benefits to Orono are located on private
property. The City of Orono should consider methods to preserve existing trees and promote new
tree planting on private property throughout the city to increase tree benefits.
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Recommended
Maintenance
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Section 3: Recommended
Maintenance
Due to the absence of risk ratings, DRG recommends that tree maintenance activities are prioritized
and completed based on the condition rating that was assigned to each tree during the inventory. Trees
with a condition rating of Dead should be attended to first, followed by trees with a poor rating. Trees with a
Fair, Good, or Excellent rating should be maintained once Poor and Dead trees have been removed. The
following sections describe the recommended maintenance activities for each condition rating category.
This five-year tree maintenance schedule takes a multi-faceted and proactive approach to managing Orono's
public inventoried trees.
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PRIORITY MAINTENANCE
PRIORITY MAINTENANCE NEEDS
Addressing Dead and Poor condition trees identified in the inventory (Figures 10 & 11) in a timely manner will
mitigate possible unidentified risk, improve public safety, maximize tree benefits, and reduce long-term
costs. In general, Extreme and High Risk maintenance activities should be completed first for larger diameter
trees that pose the greatest risk. Once these trees are addressed, recommended tree maintenance activities
should be completed for small diameter trees.
The inventory identified:
● 60 Dead street trees and 41 park trees recommended for removal (Figure 10). These Dead
trees recommended for removal ranged in size from 3 to 32 inches DSH .
● 206 Poor condition street trees and 430 park trees recommended for removal (Figure 11).
These poor condition trees recommended for removal ranged in size from 1 to >31 inches DSH.
Fair, Good, and Excellent condition trees identified in the inventory are categorized as a part of routine
maintenance and are discussed in the Routine Pruning section below.
PRIORITY MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS
● Trees with Dead or Poor condition ratings recommended for removal should be removed as soon
as reasonably possible and prioritized based on their condition rating and size class. Tree removal
is recommended when pruning will not correct the tree’s defects, will not eliminate the risks
caused by defects, or when pruning would be cost-prohibitive.
Figure 10. Removal recommendations for Dead condition trees.
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Figure 11. Removal recommendations for Poor condition trees.
ROUTINE PRUNING CYCLE
The routine pruning cycle includes all trees with a condition rating of Fair, Good, and Excellent. Over time,
routine pruning can minimize reactive maintenance, limit instances of elevated risk, and provide the
basis for a robust risk management program.
DRG recommends a five-year routine pruning cycle (see side panel, “Proactive Pruning”) to maintain the
condition of the inventoried trees. However, this is not always possible based on budgetary constraints, the
size of the inventoried tree population, or both. In these cases, extending the length of the routine pruning
cycle is an option; however, best practice is to not exceed a 10-year pruning cycle. Tree condition has been
shown to deteriorate significantly after 10 years without regular pruning as once-minor defects worsen,
reducing tree health and potentially increasing risk.
A total of 3,862 trees in streets and parks were rated as condition of Excellent, Good, and Fair and
should be included in a routine pruning cycle (Figure 12).
ROUTINE PRUNING CYCLE RECOMMENDATIONS
Orono should aim to prune 1/5 of its public trees each year during a five-year routine pruning
cycle. A five-year cycle would see around 482 street trees and around 290 park trees assessed and
pruned, if needed, each year.
Young trees (1-6”) which grow out of the young tree training cycle (see next section) should also be
included in the routine pruning cycle.
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The number of trees to be assessed and
routinely pruned each year will vary
depending on the number of trees which are
planted and the number of trees which are
removed in future years.
Not every tree in the routine pruning cycle will
need to be pruned each cycle – thus, the
actual cost to maintain a routine pruning cycle
will likely be lower than projected in the
budget table at the end of this section
(Table 4).
YOUNG TREE
TRAINING CYCLE
Young tree training cycles are recommended to improve
the form and structure of young, newly planted trees that
are less than 6 inches in diameter. Young tree pruning
addresses structural problems such as codominant
leaders, multiple limbs attaching at the same point on
the trunk, and crossing or interfering limbs that if not
corrected can lead to problems as the tree ages.
A three-year cycle is recommended due to the rapid rate
that young trees grow and the importance of correcting
structural issues while the tree is young to reduce future
risks and costly pruning when the tree is larger. The
inventory identified 957 small, young trees which
should be included in a young tree training cycle.
Relationship between tree condition
and years since previous pruning.
Adapted from Miller and Sylvester 1981
Miller and Sylvester studied the pruning frequency
of 40,000 street trees in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Trees that had not been pruned for more than 10
years had an average condition rating 10% lower
than trees that had been pruned in the previous
several years. Their research suggests that a five-
year pruning cycle is optimal for urban trees.
Routine pruning cycles help detect and correct
most defects before they reach higher risk levels.
DRG recommends that pruning cycles begin after all
Extreme and High risk tree maintenance has been
completed.
DRG recommends two pruning cycles: a young tree
training cycle and a routine pruning cycle. Newly
planted trees will enter the young tree training cycle
once they become established and will move into
the routine pruning cycle when they reach maturity.
A tree should be removed and eliminated from the
routine pruning cycle when it outlives its usefulness.
PROACTIVE PRUNING
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Figure 12. Trees included in the routine pruning cycle as of the completion of the inventory.
YOUNG TREE TRAINING CYCLE RECOMMENDATIONS
● The City of Orono should institute a three-year young tree training cycle beginning after the
completion of all recommended higher priority work. With 957 young trees with condition
ratings of Excellent, Good, and Fair at the time of the inventory, approximately 319 need to
be assessed and pruned each year during the three-year cycle. In future years, the number of
trees in the young tree training cycle will depend on the growth rates of young trees in the city
and the number of new plantings.
● Young tree training is recommended to begin one to two years after planting and continue every
three years until the tree can no longer be safely pruned from the ground with a pole pruner and
pruning shears.
o At the time of planting, new trees should be minimally pruned to remove broken or
crossing branches.
● Not every tree in the young tree training cycle will need to be pruned each cycle – thus, the actual
cost to maintain a young tree pruning cycle will likely be lower than projected in the budget table
provided at the end of this section (Table 4).
ROUTINE INSPECTIONS AND INVENTORY
UPDATES
Inspections are essential to uncovering potential problems with trees. They should be performed by a
qualified arborist who is trained in the art and science of planting, caring for, and maintaining individual
trees. Ideally, the arborist will be ISA Certified and hold the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
credential.
Level 1 and 2 assessments can be completed during regular tree maintenance activities, such as routine
pruning, to streamline the process and reduce workloads and cost. When trees need additional maintenance,
they should be added to the work schedule immediately. Use asset management software such as TreeKeeper®
to update inventory data and schedule work records.
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ROUTINE INSPECTIONS AND INVENTORY UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS
● All public trees should be regularly inspected and attended to as needed. Inspections can be
particularly effective and necessary after major storms which may cause damage to trees or
increase the risk posed by trees.
o Level 1 walk-by or drive-by assessments can be a cost-effective method of inspection for
public trees after storm events and can help identify trees which need further detailed
inspection.
● When trees require additional or new work, they should be added to the maintenance schedule.
The budget should also be updated to reflect the additional work. Utilize asset management
software such as TreeKeeper® to make updates, edits, and keep a log of work records.
● Level 2 risk assessments and inventory updates should also be completed on a routine basis,
ideally every 5 to 10 years, to identify defects that are not easily observed during Level 1
assessments and to update tree inventory information.
o To keep costs regular, 1/5 of public trees should be re-inventoried each year . With a
total of around 3,862 public trees in the current inventory not recommended for removal,
approximately 773 would need to be updated each year during a five-year inventory update
cycle.
TREE PLANTING AND STUMP REMOVAL
Routinely planting trees is an important part of maintaining and growing Orono’s tree canopy and
maximizing the tree benefits provided to the community. Opportunity exists in suitable vacant street sites
and sites with stumps, as well as in parks and private property. Tree planting sites and stump data was not
included in the data set presented to DRG for analysis.
Assessing a tree species growth characteristics, environmental preferences, and tolerance to urban
conditions against a planting site’s condition is essential when selecting a species for planting. Planting the
“right tree in the right place” will ensure the tree thrives, increasing its benefits, improving tree survival and
condition, reducing future tree care costs, and minimizing conflicts with other infrastructure.
TREE PLANTING AND STUMP REMOVAL RECOMMENDATIONS
● Stump removal should be included in tree removal contracts. Quality assurance and control
checks of the contractor’s work should be conducted to ensure that stumps are being removed
fully and efficiently as part of the tree removal work.
● Stump removal should be done prior to targeted planting of any area to open locations for new
tree planting. Planting in a location where a stump was recently removed should be avoided, if
possible. Decomposing roots can cause air pockets, nutrient depletion, and space constraints
that can impact the establishment of newly planted trees.
● Orono should strive to plant the largest possible tree in each vacant planting site. Large-stature,
deciduous trees provide the greatest benefits to the community. See the strategies for providing
sufficient growing space outlined in the Growing Space Recommendations section.
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● To avoid loss of public trees, Orono should aim for, at minimum, a 1-for-1 replacement rate of
planted trees to removed trees. Ideally, the community will surpass this and establish a 2-for-1 or
even a 3-for-1 replacement rate, which will ultimately help to increase the community’s public
trees. The budget table (Table 4) assumes a 2-for-1 replacement strategy to show the costs of
maintaining such a planting program.
● Tree species selection for planting should assess their tolerance to heat, drought, salt, and
climate change, among other factors, and appropriate trees should be selected for each
individual planting location.
● Where planting space along streets is limited and traditional street tree planting is not possible,
the community should consider alternate options for installing and increasing public tree
canopy, including:
o Creation of pocket parks.
o Improvement and maintenance of existing nearby parks and public grounds.
o Setback planting programs designed to install public street trees behind the right-of-way
but within 20 feet of the public way.
o Encouraging planting of trees on private property via education, tree giveaways, and other
methods.
● Where possible, the City of Orono should enlarge and improve tree planting areas along streets
by:
o Enlarging the dimensions and soil volume of planting strips and planting wells.
o Considering use of structural soils or Silva Cells to improve root movement through soils
and reduce infrastructure conflicts.
o Working with other city departments, such as engineering, to ensure that plans for new
development or street improvement consider trees during the design process.
● Continue to seek out and apply for grant funding to support tree planting projects. Significant
funding is typically available at the state and federal level, particularly for planting projects
within Environmental Justice areas.
● Continue to develop and foster partnerships with groups such as Arbor Day Foundation who can
help promote and support tree planting goals in the community.
MAINTENANCE STRATEGY AND EXAMPLE
BUDGET
Using the Orono tree inventory data, an example 5-year annual maintenance schedule and budget is
provided that details the recommended tasks to complete each year over (Table 4). Budget projections are
based on industry knowledge and public bid tabulations. Following this schedule, or a similar schedule, can
help shift the City’s tree care program from reactive toward a more proactive model.
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To implement the maintenance schedule, Orono’s tree maintenance budget should be:
● No less than $316,694 for the first year of implementation.
● No less than $315,384 for the second year.
● No less than $313,843 for the third year.
● No less than $312,535 for the fourth year.
● No less than $311,697 for the fifth year.
These annual budget funds are needed to ensure that elevated risk trees are addressed as soon as possible,
and that the vital young tree training and routine pruning cycles can be established. If routing efficiencies
and/or contract specifications allow more tree work to be completed each year, or if this maintenance
schedule requires adjustment to meet budgetary or other needs, then it should be modified accordingly.
Unforeseen situations such as severe weather events may arise and change the maintenance needs of trees.
If maintenance needs change, then budgets, staffing, and equipment should be adjusted to meet the new
demand.
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ACTIVITY COST YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 FIVE-
YEAR
COST ACTIVITY DIAMETER COST/TREE COUNT COST COUNT COST COUNT COST COUNT COST COUNT COST
Poor & Dead
Removals
1-3" $28 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 15 $420 16 $448 $868
4-6" $58 0 $0 0 $0 23 $1,334 30 $1,740 50 $2,900 $5,974
7-12" $138 0 $0 19 $2,622 80 $11,040 80 $11,040 90 $12,420 $37,122
13-18" $314 38 $11,932 38 $11,932 38 $11,932 37 $11,618 37 $11,618 $59,032
19-24" $605 16 $9,680 16 $9,680 15 $9,075 15 $9,075 14 $8,470 $45,980
25-30" $825 10 $8,250 10 $8,250 8 $6,600 6 $4,950 7 $5,775 $33,825
31-36" $1,045 6 $6,270 6 $6,270 3 $3,135 2 $2,090 0 $0 $17,765
37-42" $1,485 3 $4,455 3 $4,455 1 $1,485 1 $1,485 0 $0 $11,880
>43" $2,035 3 $6,105 1 $2,035 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $8,140
Activity Total(s) 76 $46,692 93 $45,244 168 $44,601 186 $42,418 214 $41,631 $220,586
Stump
Removals
1-3" $18 7 $126 6 $108 6 $108 6 $108 6 $108 $558
4-6" $28 21 $588 21 $588 21 $588 20 $560 20 $560 $2,884
7-12" $44 54 $2,376 54 $2,376 54 $2,376 54 $2,376 53 $2,332 $11,836
13-18" $72 38 $2,736 38 $2,736 38 $2,736 37 $2,664 37 $2,664 $13,536
19-24" $94 16 $1,504 15 $1,410 15 $1,410 15 $1,410 15 $1,410 $7,144
25-30" $110 9 $990 8 $880 8 $880 8 $880 8 $880 $4,510
31-36" $138 4 $552 4 $552 3 $414 3 $414 3 $414 $2,346
37-42" $160 2 $320 2 $320 2 $320 1 $160 1 $160 $1,280
>43" $182 1 $182 1 $182 1 $182 1 $182 0 $0 $728
Activity Total(s) 152 $9,374 149 $9,152 148 $9,014 145 $8,754 143 $8,528 $44,822
Routine
Inspection
Walk-by
Assessment $5 773 $3,865 773 $3,865 772 $3,860 772 $3,860 772 $3,860 $19,310
Activity Total(s) 773 $3,865 773 $3,865 772 $3,860 772 $3,860 772 $3,860 $19,310
Young Tree
Training
(3-year
Cycle)
1-3" $20 93 $1,860 92 $1,840 92 $1,840 93 $1,860 92 $1,840 $9,240
4-6" $30 227 $6,810 227 $6,810 226 $6,780 227 $6,810 227 $6,810 $34,020
Activity Total(s) 320 $8,670 319 $8,650 318 $8,620 320 $8,670 319 $8,650 $43,260
Routine
Pruning
(5-year
Cycle)
1-3" $20 55 $1,100 55 $1,100 55 $1,100 56 $1,120 56 $1,120 $5,540
4-6" $30 136 $4,080 136 $4,080 136 $4,080 136 $4,080 136 $4,080 $20,400
7-12" $75 262 $19,650 262 $19,650 262 $19,650 262 $19,650 263 $19,725 $98,325
13-18" $120 191 $22,920 191 $22,920 191 $22,920 191 $22,920 192 $23,040 $114,720
19-24" $170 73 $12,410 73 $12,410 73 $12,410 74 $12,580 74 $12,580 $62,390
25-30" $225 30 $6,750 30 $6,750 31 $6,975 31 $6,975 31 $6,975 $34,425
31-36" $305 15 $4,575 15 $4,575 15 $4,575 16 $4,880 16 $4,880 $23,485
37-42" $380 4 $1,520 5 $1,900 5 $1,900 5 $1,900 5 $1,900 $9,120
>43" $590 3 $1,770 3 $1,770 3 $1,770 4 $2,360 4 $2,360 $10,030
Activity Total(s) 769 $74,775 770 $75,155 771 $75,380 775 $76,465 777 $76,660 $378,435
Replacement
Tree
Planting and
Maintenance
Purchasing $250 148 $37,000 148 $37,000 147 $36,750 147 $36,750 147 $36,750 $184,250
Planting &
Watering $200 148 $29,600 148 $29,600 147 $29,400 147 $29,400 147 $29,400 $147,400
Mulching $25 148 $3,700 148 $3,700 147 $3,675 147 $3,675 147 $3,675 $18,425
Activity Total(s) 444 $70,300 444 $70,300 441 $69,825 441 $69,825 441 $69,825 $350,075
New Tree
Planting
and
Maintenance
Purchasing $250 148 $37,000 148 $37,000 147 $36,750 147 $36,750 147 $36,750 $184,250
Planting &
Watering $200 148 $29,600 148 $29,600 147 $29,400 147 $29,400 147 $29,400 $147,400
Mulching $25 148 $3,700 148 $3,700 147 $3,675 147 $3,675 147 $3,675 $18,425
Activity Total(s) 444 $70,300 444 $70,300 441 $69,825 441 $69,825 441 $69,825 $350,075
Natural
Mortality
(1%)
Tree
Removal $314 38 $11,932 38 $11,932 38 $11,932 38 $11,932 38 $11,932 $59,660
Stump
Removal $72 38 $2,736 38 $2,736 38 $2,736 38 $2,736 38 $2,736 $13,680
Replacement
Tree $475 38 $18,050 38 $18,050 38 $18,050 38 $18,050 38 $18,050 $90,250
Activity Total(s) 114 $32,718 114 $32,718 114 $32,718 114 $32,718 114 $32,718 $163,590
Activity Grand Total 3,092 3,106 3,173 3,194 3,221 15,786
Cost Grand Total $316,694 $315,384 $313,843 $312,535 $311,697 $1,570,153
Table 4. Example maintenance schedule and budget for a five-year tree management program.
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Conclusion
When properly cared for, public trees offer valuable, enduring benefits that can significantly surpass the
investments of time and resources put into their planting, maintenance, and eventual removal. The 4,602
inventoried public trees generate at least $18,675 annually in estimated benefits, including
stormwater reduction, carbon sequestration, and air pollutant removal. It is important to note that
these are just the quantifiable benefits provided by trees in the community. The complete array of benefits
from Orono's public trees extends far beyond what can be calculated through inventory data and i-Tree Eco
modeling alone. The successful execution of the five-year maintenance program is expected to amplify the
benefits that the community’s public trees provide.
This five-year maintenance initiative, with a focus on proactive tree care, necessitates a substantial upfront
investment. While addressing Extreme, High, and Moderate Risk trees through removal or pruning can be
costly, it is a vital step to enhance public safety and reduce long-term tree maintenance expenses. Once this
priority work is accomplished, the remaining tasks can be spaced out over a more extended period, as
dictated by budget, staffing, or equipment availability. This Tree Inventory Analysis & Maintenance Strategy
can assist the community’s tree care staff in advocating for increases in the urban forestry budget to support
the recommended maintenance efforts.
The community’s forestry program is making commendable progress toward cultivating a sustainable and
resilient urban forest. To stay on course, it is crucial to establish clear goals, take action to achieve those
goals, regularly update inventory data to assess progress, and be prepared to revise objectives as needed in
an iterative manner. The Urban Forest Program Continuum, as designed by DRG and illustrated on Page 2,
can serve as a valuable roadmap for Orono as it continues its ongoing mission to elevate the care of the
community’s public trees. This mission will enrich the lives of all residents, workers, and recreational
enthusiasts within the city of Orono.
EVALUATING AND
UPDATING THIS
PLAN
This Public Tree Inventory Analysis &
Maintenance Strategy provides management
priorities for the next five years. To ensure the
maintenance schedule and budget remain
accurate, it is important to update the tree
inventory using TreeKeeper® or other asset
management software as work is completed, so
the software can provide updated species
distribution, maintenance needs, and benefit
estimates. Keeping the inventory up to date
empowers the community to assess its progress
over time and set goals to strive toward by
following the adaptive management cycle (flow chart).
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Below are some examples of implementing the steps of this cycle:
Preparing planting plans in advance to schedule and complete stump removal in the designated
area, and to select species best suited to the available sites.
Annually comparing the number of trees planted to the number of trees removed and the
number of vacant planting sites remaining and adjusting future planting plans accordingly.
Annually comparing the species distribution of the inventoried trees with the previous year after
completing planting plans to monitor recommended changes in species and genera abundance.
Scheduling and assigning high-priority tree work so it can be completed as soon as possible and
not reactively addressing new lower priority work requests as they are received.
Including data collection, such as measuring DSH and assessing condition into standard
procedure for tree work and routine inspections, so changes over time can be monitored.
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Summary of Recommendations
SECTION RECOMMENDATION
Species & Genera Diversity
Avoid or limit planting of green ash and increase planting of other
species until green ash make up less than 10% of public trees.
Avoid or limit planting of ash and maple and increase planting of
other genera until ash and maple make up less than 20% of public
trees.
Remove volunteer trees that have invasive tendencies, such as
boxelder, from maintained public areas while small.
Increase planting of uncommon species and genera which are well
suited to urban environments.
Pest Susceptibility
Monitor trees for signs and symptoms of pests and diseases on a
regular basis. This can be done as part of other routine
maintenance activities such as pruning.
When a pest or disease is suspected, act quickly to confirm the
identification and begin management.
Prepare an invasive species management plan to guide the
response to future pest or disease infestations.
When planting trees, select pest- or disease-resistant species or
cultivars whenever possible.
Use preventative pesticide treatments on high-value or historic
trees that are susceptible to problematic pests and/or diseases in
Minnesota.
Condition
● Dead and dying trees should be removed as soon as possible in
priority order from highest to lowest risk to reduce public hazards,
create space for new planting, and improve the appearance of
Orono’s streets and parks.
● Trees in Poor condition not recommended for removal should be
maintained to reduce risk associated with defects and should be
routinely monitored for further decline that would necessitate
removal.
● Condition ratings can be improved over time by instituting
proactive maintenance cycles such as routine pruning and young
tree training. All tree pruning should follow ANSI A300 (Clause 5)
guidelines.
Relative Age Distribution
● The City of Orono’s park and street trees are young. Orono should
focus on tree pruning and proactive care for these young and
established trees, and a maintenance plan should be implemented
to ensure that the young and established trees can mature while
retaining good health and proper form.
● A large proportion of street trees are young or established (53% of
street trees and 28% of park trees). A young tree training cycle
should be instituted to structurally prune these younger trees to
ensure good form and improve health as they mature.
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● Street tree planting is currently sufficient to maintain the
recommended age distribution. However, sustained planting
efforts over time will be necessary to retain this age distribution.
● Routine, proactive maintenance, such as young tree training and
routine pruning, may help improve tree condition, particularly
among maturing and mature trees.
Tree Benefits
● Large-stature, deciduous trees tend to provide the greatest
benefits. The city of Orono should plan to plant these types of trees
wherever possible to increase the benefits provided by the public
trees. This may require enlarging existing tree planting spaces or
creating large new tree planting spaces to accommodate large
street trees. It also should include preserving existing large-stature
trees and providing proactive care to young public trees to ensure
they achieve mature status in the future.
● The protection of existing park trees should be a priority, and
succession planning to replace park trees and increase tree cover
in parks will have a large positive impact on tree benefits in Orono
in the future.
● Oak were often among the largest contributors to tree benefits and
are not currently overabundant in Orono. Planting oak will help to
increase the benefits provided by public trees.
● The public trees in Orono account for only a fraction of the total
benefits provided by the City’s trees, indicating that many of the
trees which provide benefits to Orono are located on private
property. The City of Orono should consider methods to preserve
existing trees and promote new tree planting on private property
throughout the city to increase tree benefits.
Priority Maintenance
● Trees with Dead or Poor condition ratings recommended for
removal should be removed as soon as reasonably possible and
prioritized based on their condition rating and size class. Tree
removal is recommended when pruning will not correct the tree’s
defects, will not eliminate the risks caused by defects, or when
pruning would be cost-prohibitive.
Routine Pruning Cycle
● Orono should aim to prune 1/5 of its public trees each year during
a five-year routine pruning cycle. A five-year cycle would see
around 482 street trees and around 290 park trees assessed and
pruned, if needed, each year.
● Young trees (1-6”) which grow out of the young tree training cycle
(see next section) should also be included in the routine pruning
cycle.
● The number of trees to be assessed and routinely pruned each year
will vary depending on the number of trees which are planted and
the number of trees which are removed in future years.
● Not every tree in the routine pruning cycle will need to be pruned
each cycle – thus, the actual cost to maintain a routine pruning
cycle will likely be lower than projected in the budget table at the
end of this section (Table 7).
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Young Tree Training Cycle
● The City of Orono should institute a three-year young tree training
cycle beginning after the completion of all recommended higher
priority work. With 957 young trees with condition ratings of
Excellent, Good, and Fair at the time of the inventory,
approximately 319 need to be assessed and pruned each year
during the three-year cycle. In future years, the number of trees
in the young tree training cycle will depend on the growth rates of
young trees in the city and the number of new plantings.
● Young tree training is recommended to begin one to two years after
planting and continue every three years until the tree can no longer
be safely pruned from the ground with a pole pruner and pruning
shears.
o At the time of planting, new trees should be minimally
pruned to remove broken or crossing branches.
● Not every tree in the young tree training cycle will need to be
pruned each cycle – thus, the actual cost to maintain a young tree
pruning cycle will likely be lower than projected in the budget table
provided at the end of this section (Table 7).
Routine Inspection and
Inventory Updates
● All public trees should be regularly inspected and attended to as
needed. Inspections can be particularly effective and necessary
after major storms which may cause damage to trees or increase
the risk posed by trees.
o Level 1 walk-by or drive-by assessments can be a cost-
effective method of inspection for public trees after storm
events and can help identify trees which need further
detailed inspection.
● When trees require additional or new work, they should be added
to the maintenance schedule. The budget should also be updated
to reflect the additional work. Utilize asset management software
such as TreeKeeper® to make updates, edits, and keep a log of work
records.
● Level 2 risk assessments and inventory updates should also be
completed on a routine basis, ideally every 5 to 10 years, to identify
defects that are not easily observed during Level 1 assessments and
to update tree inventory information.
o To keep costs regular, 1/5 of public trees should be re-
inventoried each year. With a total of around 3,862 public
trees in the current inventory not recommended for
removal, approximately 773 would need to be updated
each year during a five-year inventory update cycle.
Tree Planting and Stump
Removal
● Stump removal should be included in tree removal contracts.
Quality assurance and control checks of the contractor’s work
should be conducted to ensure that stumps are being removed fully
and efficiently as part of the tree removal work.
● Stump removal should be done prior to targeted planting of any
area to open locations for new tree planting. Planting in a location
where a stump was recently removed should be avoided, if
possible. Decomposing roots can cause air pockets, nutrient
depletion, and space constraints that can impact the
establishment of newly planted trees.
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● Orono should strive to plant the largest possible tree in each vacant
planting site. Large-stature, deciduous trees provide the greatest
benefits to the community. See the strategies for providing
sufficient growing space outlined in the Growing Space
Recommendations section.
● To avoid loss of public trees, Orono should aim for, at minimum, a
1-for-1 replacement rate of planted trees to removed trees. Ideally,
the community will surpass this and establish a 2-for-1 or even a
3-for-1 replacement rate, which will ultimately help to increase the
community’s public trees. The budget table (Table 4) assumes a
2-for-1 replacement strategy to show the costs of maintaining such
a planting program.
● Tree species selection for planting should assess their tolerance to
heat, drought, salt, and climate change, among other factors, and
appropriate trees should be selected for each individual planting
location.
● Where planting space along streets is limited and traditional street
tree planting is not possible, the community should consider
alternate options for installing and increasing public tree canopy,
including:
o Creation of pocket parks.
o Improvement and maintenance of existing nearby parks
and public grounds.
o Setback planting programs designed to install public
street trees behind the right-of-way but within 20 feet of
the public way.
o Encouraging planting of trees on private property via
education, tree giveaways, and other methods.
● Where possible, the City of Orono should enlarge and improve tree
planting areas along streets by:
o Enlarging the dimensions and soil volume of planting
strips and planting wells.
o Considering use of structural soils or Silva Cells to improve
root movement through soils and reduce infrastructure
conflicts.
o Working with other city departments, such as engineering,
to ensure that plans for new development or street
improvement consider trees during the design process.
● Continue to seek out and apply for grant funding to support tree
planting projects. Significant funding is typically available at the
state and federal level, particularly for planting projects within
Environmental Justice areas.
● Continue to develop and foster partnerships with groups such as
Arbor Day Foundation who can help promote and support tree
planting goals in the community.
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Appendix B
Study Area and Data Collection
Study Area
Orono covers an area of 25.15 square miles, of
which around 36% is bodies of water and the
remaining 64% is land. The city encompasses
three communities: Long Lake in the North,
Minnetonka Beach in the South, and Spring Park in
the Southwest. The 2019-2022 Orono inventory
focused data collection on all right of ways and
parks – it is DRG’s understanding that no data
collection was done in the wooded naturalized
areas of the city. All other spatial analyses (i.e.,
i-Tree Canopy) were restricted to the same area as
inventory data collection.
DATA COLLECTION
DRG received an excel spreadsheet containing the inventoried tree data over a three-year time period. At each
site, the following data fields were collected by a contractor hired by the city of Orono:
● Address ● Condition
● Botanical Name ● Date
● Common Name ● Land Use/Park Name
● DSH*
Maintenance needs are based on Best Management Practices: Tree Risk Assessment (International Society of
Arboriculture 2011). The knowledge, experience, and professional judgment of DRG’s arborists ensure the high
quality of inventory data.
EQUIPMENT AND BASE MAPS
DRG received this data as an excel spreadsheet and the type of equipment used to collect the data is unknown.
Image 1. Screenshot of Orono, MN boundary where data
was collected.
* measured in inches in diameter at 4.5 feet above ground or diameter at standard height
(DSH]).
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ADDRESSING
Addressing information was present in the data provided to DRG. While geographic coordinates allow spatial
representation of the data within a geographic information system, such as TreeKeeper ® or ArcMap, addressing
information allows each site to be located in the field without use of a GPS. The following fields were collected
as part of the addressing of each site:
● Address: The numeric address of the parcel nearest to the site.
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Tree Management Plan Outline
1. Define the Purpose and Scope
•Identify goals: Risk management, health monitoring, preservation, community benefits.
•Determine the area: Parks and city right of way, with some guidance on best practices for private land.
•Set the timeline: Short-term (1–3 years), medium-term (3–7 years), long-term (10+ years).
2. Conduct a Tree Inventory and Assessment
•Tree inventory: Record species, size, location, condition, and health of each tree. In process parks
assessed and right-of-way currently being updated.
•Use tools: GPS, GIS mapping, and tree management software.
•Assess risks: Identify hazardous trees, pests, diseases, and environmental threats.
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3. Analyze the Data
•Evaluate tree diversity: Look for over-reliance on certain species.
•Canopy coverage: Measure how much of the land area is shaded by trees.
•Age distribution: Ensure a mix of young, mature, and aging trees.
•This information is included in the Tree Inventory Analysis
4. Develop Management Objectives
Based on data, set specific, measurable goals:
•Replace dead/dying trees annually.
•Control invasive species.
•Improve public awareness and engagement.
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5. Create Action Plans
Break objectives into actionable steps, such as:
•Planting plans: Locations, species selection, spacing.
•Maintenance schedules: Pruning, watering, fertilization.
•Risk management: Tree inspections, removal of hazardous trees.
•Pest and disease control.
•Soil and root zone management.
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THE PLANNING PROCESS
The City of Orono tree management planning process will be focused on utilizing currently available
budget and staffing resources to develop a condensed collaborative planning process that will set -up
Orono’s tree planning for future success.
• (1) a quick, yet thorough snapshot of the current program and resources;
• (2) bringing together City staff and leadership through a collaborative planning process that begins to
build an understanding of the current program and team and sheds light on the opportunity for this team
to work together toward future success, in-turn benefiting the health and resilience of the city’s natural
resources;
• (3) envisioning a future where Orono can establish a vision, that plans for, plants and grows a thriving
community forest that delivers clean air, clean water, vibrant streetscapes, parks and public spaces that
contribute quality to life for all of Orono.
Key Goals & Objectives
• Establish a clear understanding of the current status of Orono’s tree inventory.
• Facilitate a planning process that builds a shared vision for the future Orono’s tree planning team and
City Council.
• Develop a collaborative roadmap for the future of Orono’s Tree Management Program in alignment with
the city’s Mission and Values.
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Natural Resources Issues and Opportunities
•Habitat Fragmentation
•Reduced Native Plant Diversity
•Soil Degradation
•Community Forest Alterations
•Pollinator Species
•Invasive Species
•Native Plant Herbivory
•Climate Change
•Altered Hydrology of Natural Areas & Landscape
•Human Perception of Natural Resources
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Natural Resources Management Strategies
•Public Properties Natural Resource Management
Vegetation Management Prioritization
Natural Resources Management Approach
Community Forest Management
•Private Properties Natural Resource Management
Strategies for Managing Natural Resources on Private Properties
•Climate Change
Climate Adaptation Strategies
•Natural Resources Policies and Ordinances
•Engagement with People
Partnerships
Outreach, Education and Engagement
Technical Assistance and Incentives
•Future Planning, Research, and Monitoring
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Orono delivers to the consultant team
all resources and documents pertinent
to the City’s tree inventory, including:
municipal tree policies and ordinances,,
currently available regional tree canopy
assessment,, etc.
March 2025
Consultant Team delivers Analysis
of Orono Tree Inventory &
Maintenance Strategy & prep
begins for April in-person planning
session.
Sep 2024
A diverse staff and leadership team from
Parks, Planning, Public Works, Streets and
the City Administrator comes together to
discuss the status of the tree plan and
begin exploring developing a city wide tree
policy.
April 2025
Orono’s team completes the city
wide tree policy document, mapping
out their goals for the future of the
city’s tree program.
June -Nov 2025
Deliverables & Project Timeline
Dec –Jan 2026
Planning team drafts city
wide tree management
plan.
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Date: June 23, 2025 Item: 8
Presenter: Joe Ruthenberg, Superintendent - Parks, Facilities
Section: Parks Report
Title: Update - Park and Facilities Department
1.Purpose:
Parks and Facilities Superintendent will provide an update on the department and staff activities.
2.Summary:
A brief recap of Park and Facilities' projects during the spring period.
3.Staff Recommendation:
No action is required. This is an information item only.
AGENDA ITEM
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
No action is required. This is an information item only.
Exhibits
Parks and Facilities Spring Updates
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Parks, and Facilities Spring Selected Highlights
General Maintenance & Field Work
Staff performed regular maintenance across several park and field locations:
Ag lime application and irrigation repairs were completed at Bederwood and Thor
Thompson fields.
Soccer fields received routine striping.
Fence repairs were made at Bederwood.
Tree & Vegetation Management
Hazardous trees were removed throughout multiple parks, especially at the golf course.
Stump grinding and hole filling have begun for trees removed during the winter.
Brush and limb removal has been ongoing and will continue throughout the summer.
Tree removal, stump grinding, hole filling, and mulching were completed at Antoine
Park, along with tree trimming.
Targeted maintenance spraying was conducted in selected parks and fields.
Facility & Infrastructure Improvements
Docks have been installed across the city.
Repairs and brush clearing were completed at the Summit Beach kayak launch.
Lurton Park received fence repairs, erosion control work, and tree removal.
Drinking fountain repairs were done at Navarre Playground and Thor Thompson Park.
New park signage and landscaping were added at Sandy Beach, Lurton Dog Park, and
Lydiard Beach.
Playground inspections were completed across all parks.
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Big Island
Bi-weekly maintenance, grass cutting, and cleaning efforts continue.
Trail restoration work and tree pruning scheduled within the next few weeks.
Lurton Dog Park
To date, 402 parking passes have been sold for Lurton Dog Park. Last year’s total was
approximately 550.
Golf Course Highlights
Spring preparations were completed to ensure a successful opening of the golf course.
Extensive mainline irrigation system repairs were undertaken.
New tee signs were installed, featuring the updated logo, and the course’s branding rock
was repainted.
The fountain on the course was repaired, and ball washing stations were reinstalled.
Pathway repairs and general course upkeep were carried out.
The course hosted a busy schedule of school leagues in early spring and is now running
full men’s and women’s leagues.
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Facilities Highlights
City Buildings Maintenance & Improvements
Irrigation system repairs completed at City Hall and Spring Park City Hall.
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Interior painting at City Hall offices and workroom.
Drywall repairs and installation of a bottle fill station in City Hall.
Roof and ceiling repairs in the City Hall breakroom, and roof leak repairs at the Police
Department (PD) entrance.
Window cleaning completed at City Hall and the Public Works building.
Police Department (PD) Updates
Replacement of damaged carpet tiles.
Workbench constructed for the PD garage.
TV installed in PD.
Fire extinguisher inspections conducted across all city buildings.
Public Works & Equipment Upgrades
Shelving built for use in the Public Works wood shop.
Training completed and new floor scrubbers now in use.
Gate repaired at the brush site.
Golf Course & Crystal Bay Post Office
Screen doors replaced and new window A/C unit installed at the golf course.
Furnace repaired at the Crystal Bay Post Office.
Administrative Highlights
Boards & Community Engagement
Coordination of Park Commission candidate interviews and presentations for new
member appointments.
Conducted Park Commission work sessions and preparatory meetings.
Ongoing Park Commission tours to assess park needs; approximately 25% of parks have
been reviewed, with more tours scheduled in the upcoming weeks. All should be
completed and data analyzed by the August Parks Commission meeting and presented to
City Council shortly after.
Grant Applications & Awards
Submitted grant applications for:
o Solar panel installation at the Public Works building (award decision expected
end of July).
o Met Council tree planting grant submitted.
o Community safety (City awarded maximum $2,500 grant).
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Staffing & Planning
Recruitment, onboarding, and training of seasonal staff.
Continued development and presentation of the City Tree Plan.
Environmental Initiatives
Organization of the Monarch Butterfly Pledge project, including drafting an action plan
to achieve pledge goals.
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Date: June 23, 2025 Item: 9
Presenter: Joe Ruthenberg, Superintendent - Parks, Facilities
Section: Parks Report
Title: Update - Park Commission
1.Purpose:
Park Commission Chair Brian Roath will provide an update on Park Commission activities.
2.Staff Recommendation:
No action is required. This is an information item only.
AGENDA ITEM
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
No action is required. This is an information item only.
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