VII.4. Pavement Management Program and Debt Update; BishopKlingbeil CITY OF HOPKINS
Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager
From: Eric Klingbeil
Date: April 16, 2024
Subject: Pavement Management Program Update
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PURPOSE
To provide an update on the city’s Pavement Management Plan
INFORMATION
Hopkins developed a Pavement Management Plan (PMP) in the 1990s to establish a
baseline for infrastructure management. Prior to the PMP street reconstruction was
typically reactionary and in many instances it was unplanned. The PMP establishes a
method to track infrastructure condition, this in turn allows staff to be intentional and
strategic when planning for projects. This also provides a way to be financially prepared
for construction, by forecasting capital investments out over a horizon in the Capital
Improvement Plan. A review of the status of street reconstruction across the city will be
included in the presentation.
Currently, segments of 6th, 7th, and 8th Avenues North and 1st , 2nd , and 3rd Street North
are being reconstructed in 2024. As with other reconstruction projects, the scope also
includes replacement of sidewalk, water main, sanitary sewer and storm sewer.
FUTURE ACTION
The most recently approved CIP has segments of 9th, 10th, and 11th Avenues North and
2nd, 3rd, and 4th Streets N targeted for reconstruction in 2025. Segments of 12th and 13th
Avenues North, and 3rd and 4th Streets North have been identified for 2026
reconstruction.
Based on Council direction, staff will be prepared to start project development at any
time.
The next step is returning to council with a resolution to order a feasibility report.
Public Works Dept.
CITY OF HOPKINS
Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager
From: Nick Bishop, Finance Director
Date: April 16, 2024
Subject: Debt Update
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PURPOSE
To provide an overview and update related to the City’s projected debt payments for the
Central Avenue Street Project.
INFORMATION
The City of Hopkins issues debt for infrastructure (roads, water, sewer and storm sewer)
and large scale equipment (fire trucks and garbage trucks, among others) with a
lifespan at least equal to the length of the debt (in most cases much longer). Despite the
lifetime of the infrastructure being decades long, the average city debt is issued for only
15 years, which reduces the amount of interest paid.
The City has been focusing on projects to reconstruct streets, and ensuring our
infrastructure is prepared for Southwest Light Rail and the development expected from
the significant change projected for the community.
All streets in Hopkins are planned to be reconstructed by 2030. Continuing this program
of street surface improvement projects ensures the future preservation of our roadways
and helps maintain the quality of life Hopkins residents have come to expect.
On December 31, 2023, the City of had $50,085,000 of Tax Levy-supported debt. The
City also has $23,385,000 of debt paid by Utility Revenues and $8,710,000 of debt paid
by Tax Increment Financing (TIF). Total debt outstanding is $82,180,000.
Finance Department
The following chart shows the projected debt levy needed to complete the Central
Avenues Street Reconstruction project. Projected debt levies for the 2024 portion of the
project are based on the 2024A bonds scheduled to be authorized at this same
meeting. The projections for the 2025 & 2026 projects include a one-year delay in
principal repayment compared to a typical repayment schedule.
2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
Current Debt 4,107,613 4,149,491 4,101,395 3,954,933 3,644,863 3,599,945
Central Avenues1 - - - 60,019 387,774 385,515
2024 Project
Central Avenues2 - - 115,000 325,000 325,000 325,000
2025 Project
Central Avenues2 - - - 120,000 345,000 345,000
2026 Project
Total Debt Levy 4,107,613 4,149,491 4,216,395 4,459,952 4,702,637 4,655,460
Increase (Decrease)1.02%1.61%5.78%5.44%(1.00%)
1 - Based on Recommended 2024A Bond Authorization
2 - Projected Principal Payments Delayed 1 Year
Projected Debt Levy
FUTURE ACTION
Bonds for any future street projects would be issued in the year of construction.