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City of Nowthen's Budget reiview meeting

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Approval of meeting agenda

Proposed 2026 city budget review

Adjustment of revenues and expenditures

Code enforcement funding and legal costs

Emergency weather siren procurement

Recycling fund performance

Review of department-specific budget pages (4-9)

Contingency fund strategy

Areas of Interest (4)

  • Proposed 2026 budget sees a 9.14% levy increase despite trimming some expenditures.
  • Controversy over 'hidden' costs: Siren project jumped to $40k, prompting calls for better capital planning.
  • City struggles with code enforcement funding, resulting in legal bills hitting caps mid-year.
  • Reliance on fund balance to cover operational expenses raises concerns about long-term fiscal sustainability.

Votes (1)

Approve the agenda as amended

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Unnamed Council Member · Seconded by Unnamed Council Member

Notable Quotes (3)

The new weather siren was a proposed board review and salary increases were decreased from 5 to 4%.

— Jagger
2026 BudgetExplaining budget adjustments.

If we're trying to basically kind of been saying that that's been to help us at the sheriff's department, I don't know that we necessarily need to believe 30,000 $34,000.

— Council member Glazer
Gambling FundDiscussing gambling fund contributions.

In a normal tax year or a normal budget year, you wouldn't be using fund balance to pay for operations.

— Jagger
Fund BalanceAdvising on fiscal health.

People (7)

Mayor GMayor

Presiding over the council meeting and facilitating budget discussions.

JaggerFinancial Consultant

Presenting the 2026 budget adjustments and answering financial questions.

Natalie JohnsonStaff/Clerk

Assisting with roll call and administrative documentation.

Council member BryantCouncil Member

Participating in budget review and motions.

Council member GlazerCouncil Member

Focusing on ordinance simplification and code enforcement funding.

Council member RandallCouncil Member

Participating in budget oversight.

Council member SwensonCouncil Member

Participating in budget oversight.

Places Mentioned

City Hall Chambers

Events & Meetings (3)

  • November 26 (Current meeting)
  • September 3 (Previous budget meeting)
  • December 9 (Public hearing/Next regular council meeting)
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