## City Council Conference Meeting August 24, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. ## 7071 University Avenue NE ## Agenda ## 1. 2027 Proposed Budget and Preliminary Levy Discussion ## 2. Public Safety Update ## 3. Fire Division Staffing ## 4. Water System Update ## Accessibility Notice: If you need free interpretation or translation assistance, please contact City staff. Upon request, accommodations will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities or those needing interpretation services to participate in City of Fridley services, programs or activities. If you are in need of an interpreter or require auxiliary aids, contact the City at 763-572-3450 at least five business days in advance to ensure arrangements can be made. A solicitud, se darán adaptaciones para permitir que las personas con discapacidades o las que necesiten servicios de interpretación participen en los servicios, programas o actividades de la Ciudad de Fridley. Si necesita un intérprete o requiere ayudas auxiliares, comuníquese con la Ciudad al 763-572-3450 al menos cinco días hábiles de antelación para asegurar que se puedan hacer los arreglos. Markii la codsado, adeegyo caawimaad ah ayaa la siin doonaa dadka naafada ah ama kuwa u baahan adeegga turjumaadda si ay uga qayb qaataan adeegyada, barnaamijyada, ama hawlaha magaalada Fridley. Haddii aad u baahan tahay turjubaan ama qalabka caawiya dadka naafada ah, kala xiriir Magaalada taleefankan 763-572-3450 ugu yaraan shan maalmood oo shaqo kahor, si loo hubiyo in qabanqaabada laguu sameeyo. Raws li kev thov, yuav muaj kev pab tshwj xeeb rau cov neeg xiam oob qhab lossis cov uas xav tau kev pab txhais lus kom lawv tuaj koom tau nrog Nroog Fridley (City of Fridley service) cov kev pab cuam, cov kev kawm, los sis cov dej num sib txawv. Yog koj xav tau neeg txhais lus los sis xav tau lwm yam kev pab, thov hu rau lub Nroog ntawm 763-572-3450 kom tsis pub tsawg tshaj tsib hnub ua hauj lwm ua ntej, xwv kom peb thiaj li npaj tau rau koj raws li lub sij hawm ntawv. Page 1 of 74 ## AGENDA REPORT ## Meeting Date: August 24, 2026 ## Meeting Type: City Council Conference ## Submitted By: Joe Starks, Finance Director ## Title: 2027 Proposed Budget and Preliminary Levy Discussion ## Background The City Council and staff will discuss and present the 2027 Proposed Budget and Preliminary Levy. ## Recommendation ## Attachments and Other Resources 1. 08-24-2026 Proposed 2027 Budget and Levy 2. 8.24.2026 Detailed Budget ## Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly, and stable home for families and businesses. Page 2 of 74 ## CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED BUDGET ## 2027 PROPOSED BUDGET ## AUGUST 24, 2026 Page 3 of 74 ## FRIDLEY’S FINANCIAL STRENGTH •Aa2 credit rating •Strong Financial Position (healthy fund balance and cash balance) •Strong financial policies & practices •Conservative budgetary approach •Multi-year operating and capital budget forecasting ## •Clean Financial Audit •City Awards •Certificate of Achiev…