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.
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?
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.
Lori JaggerFinancial Consultant
Explaining the 2026 budget process and municipal financial constraints.
Council Member SwensonCouncil Member
Proposing alternative revenue streams and infrastructure ideas.
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