City Council 6-5-2025 Work Session - Budget 101

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Budget 101 process overview

2026 Preliminary budget discussions

Fund balance and financial projections

Levy increase projections

Code enforcement and resource allocation

Public safety and Sheriff's department service contract

Revenue generation strategies (sales tax, municipal liquor store, cannabis)

Commercial zoning and tax base expansion

Fiscal disparities and LGA funding analysis

Potential city water and sewer infrastructure investments

Votes (1)

Approval of the agenda

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Council Member Bryant · Seconded by Unspecified

Notable Quotes (2)

The levy for 2026 is the bond levy is actually doubling and that's where the largest increase is coming from.

Lori Jagger
BudgetDiscussing the budget proposal.

Could we zone? Could we, you know, sort of invest in it, run water just across the border and reszone that for commercial?

Council Member Swenson
InfrastructureProposing a water infrastructure investment to spur commercial growth.

People (6)

Natalie JohnsonCity Official

Moderating the meeting and providing administrative support.

Mayor HibMayor

Presiding over the city council meeting.

Council Member GlazerCouncil Member

Collaborating on public safety equipment and budget review.

Lucinda BensonResident

Sent an email regarding hiring a kayak vendor for Twin Lakes Regional Park.

Places Mentioned

Twin Lakes Regional Park (East Twin Lake)Oak Grove (referenced regarding citations)Viking BoulevardHighway 47

Events & Meetings (1)

  • June 5th, 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
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