City Council 6-5-2025 Work Session - Budget 101
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
Full Document Analysis
Votes (1)
Approval of the agenda
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.
Could we zone? Could we, you know, sort of invest in it, run water just across the border and reszone that for commercial?
People (6)
Natalie JohnsonCity OfficialModerating the meeting and providing administrative support.
Moderating the meeting and providing administrative support.
Mayor HibMayorPresiding over the city council meeting.
Presiding over the city council meeting.
Lori JaggerFinancial ConsultantExplaining the 2026 budget process and municipal financial constraints.
2 quotes
Explaining the 2026 budget process and municipal financial constraints.
“The city council generally has at least 40% of its annual expenditures held in fund balance and the state auditor's office recommends five months.”
Explaining reserve requirements.
“The levy for 2026 is the bond levy is actually doubling and that's where the largest increase is coming from.”
Discussing the bond levy increase.
Council Member SwensonCouncil MemberProposing alternative revenue streams and infrastructure ideas.
1 quote
Proposing alternative revenue streams and infrastructure ideas.
“Is it possible for us to add a sales tax? Not that there would be much to make it and it would be mostly local residents anyways paying it.”
Inquiring about revenue options.
Council Member GlazerCouncil MemberCollaborating on public safety equipment and budget review.
Collaborating on public safety equipment and budget review.
Lucinda BensonResidentSent an email regarding hiring a kayak vendor for Twin Lakes Regional Park.
Sent an email regarding hiring a kayak vendor for Twin Lakes Regional Park.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- June 5th, 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting