Nowthen City Council — Transcript
Monday, August 3, 2026
General Fund Levy and Fund Balance
Gambling Contributions for Sheriff Contract
Employee Compensation and Health Insurance
Special Election Contingency Fund
Code Enforcement Funding
Fire Department PERA Pension and Budget
Public Works Budget and Infrastructure
Parks and Recreation Budget and Improvements
Recycling Center Operations and Funding
Building Improvements (City Hall, Town Hall, Shop)
Votes (2)
Agenda Approval
Dissent: None
Moved by Councilmember Renda [0:01:17] · Seconded by Councilmember Swenson [0:01:21]
Brief opportunity for questions on the agenda before a motion to approve.
Council and Mayor Compensation and Stipends
Dissent: None
Moved by Consensus of Council [0:16:32] · Seconded by Consensus of Council [0:17:00]
Discussion regarding a proposed increase to council and mayor per diem and a $4,000 budget line for extra pay/stipends for attending external meetings. Council members expressed mixed views on the raise, with some willing to forgo it but acknowledging the importance of adequate compensation for future candidates. It was noted that the $4,000 extra pay budget had not been utilized, leading to a proposal to reduce it.
Notable Quotes (3)
I I mean, personally for my own uh income sake, I don't I don't want it, but I do think it's important to adequately compensate people taking these roles so it's not financially prohibitive for people running and considering running for it.
Um I My personal position on this that we've talked about before is to um leave the mayor and the council where it's at.
At the day, um does the council get enough money to attract people to come? In this case, they got four candidates. So, I I think I can say that we we were probably okay on not putting this increase forward because we got enough candidates.
Ordinances & Resolutions (7)
The primary financial plan under discussion.
Financial data used as a baseline for 2027 budget discussions.
The proposed property tax increase for the general fund.
Document sent by the financial planner highlighting budget areas.
Report from Public Employee Retirement Association regarding firefighter pension funding.
Forthcoming ordinance that will dictate signage in parks.
Document for potential cost recovery from residents for animal control.