9-3-2025 Nowthen Budget Session
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Budget 2025 vs 2026 comparisons
Salary and benefit increases
Election cycle budgeting ($12k increase)
Fire department staffing and salary increases
Merit increase projections (5%)
Law enforcement contract increases
Newsletter costs and production
Recycling center operations and staffing
General fund levy projections
Contingency fund status
Votes (2)
Approve the agenda as presented
CarriedUnanimous voice vote
Moved by Council member · Seconded by Unnamed council member
Approve the consent agenda
CarriedUnanimous voice vote
Moved by Council member · Seconded by Council Member Ryan
Notable Quotes (3)
The 26 budget is reflective of having full staff and that's what the difference is.
Budget/StaffingExplaining the $37,000 budget discrepancy in administrative staff.
If we don't make dinner, then okay, we don't... I could reduce it to 500. I hate to go to zero.
Budget/MiscellaneousDebating the necessity of a $1,000 miscellaneous budget for refreshments.
The first one I offer is reducing staff by one employee... The con is the center is unstaffed if an employee is absent.
Recycling CenterOutlining the risks associated with reducing recycling center staffing.
People (4)
Mayor HibbitMayor
Presides over budget discussions and council meetings.
JaggerFinancial Consultant
Presents budget projections and responds to fiscal inquiries.
Council Member BrianCouncil Member
Advocates for cost-cutting measures and scrutinized budget lines.
Council Member SwintsonCouncil Member
Expresses support for maintaining city services and transparency.
Places Mentioned
RamseySt. FrancisAnoka County
Events & Meetings (1)
- Wednesday, September 3rd, 6:01 PM