City Council Work MTG 122225

Monday, December 22, 2025

Fire pension fund performance and contribution status

Proposed increase in firefighter pension benefits

Professional newsletter design and printing services

Transition to a city-managed garbage hauling program

Areas of Interest (4)

Proposed increase in firefighter pension benefits potentially setting up a $8,400 per year service payout.
City Council considers moving to a consolidated garbage hauling contract to reduce neighborhood traffic and road wear.
Concerns over government transparency and communication prompt potential shift to a professional external newsletter service at a $10,000 annual premium.
Pension fund manager reports 109% funding ratio, highlighting a trend of state aid increases.

Notable Quotes (3)

This increase is coming from the investments, not from taxpayers.
— Troy

Pension increaseClarifying the source of funding for the proposed pension increase.

I'm willing to pay, you know, an extra $10,000 for to get the word out to the people on a regular basis in a professional manner.
— Mayor

NewsletterExpressing support for hiring a professional firm for the city newsletter.

In my neighborhood, five days a week, I got garbage trucks coming through my neighborhood.
— Council Member

Garbage haulingDiscussing traffic and road wear concerns related to multiple haulers.

People (3)

TroyUnspecified

Presented fire pension fund data and requested a benefit increase for 2026.

2 quotes

“The pension's in place to provide monetary benefit to members who have met the requirements which is at least five years of service and being the age of 50.”

Explaining pension eligibility.

“Our fund does support an increase of $400 per year service with the new benefit of $8,400 per year service starting on January 1st in 2026.”

Stating the pension benefit increase request.

Council Member MillerCouncil Member

Contributes articles to the city newsletter.

Council Member UrklCouncil Member

Supports professional newsletter services and raised concerns about photography quality.

1 quote

“I think if they can be more timely than who we're using right now.”

Critiquing the current newsletter.

Places Mentioned

East Fire DepartmentHam LakeRamseyStation One

Events & Meetings (1)

December 22nd, 2025 - City Council Work Session

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