December 8, 2025 City Council Meeting

Monday, December 8, 2025

Truth and Taxation public hearing

2026 budget review

2026 property tax levy

Amendments to city fee schedule

Community center rental policy and fee structure

Areas of Interest (4)

  • City of Mayer maintains static tax levy of $1.319 million for 2026.
  • Proposed shift in community center policy sparks debate over charging local non-profits and civic groups.
  • City reclassifying fee structures to eliminate obsolete rental categories and simplify public facility access.
  • General fund expenditures see decreases in public safety due to lower fire department pension contributions.

Votes (3)

Approve the agenda as presented

Carried4-0

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Approve the consent agenda

Carried4-0

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Approve resolution 2025-22 for 2026 final budget and levy

Carried4-0

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Notable Quotes (2)

If you keep a lot of the CIP into the general fund, your what you're spending and what you're taking in vacillates quite a bit.

— Nick
Budgetary StructureExplaining the logic behind separating Capital Improvement Plan funds.

The Lions, I have a hard time charging them for their spring and fall bingo because they are a they give back to the community.

— Council Member
Community Center FeesPushing back against proposed fee increases for local civic groups.

People (2)

NickCity Staff

Presented the 2026 tax levy overview and budget breakdown.

AliciaStaff

Compiled fee schedule statistics and usage data for the community center.

Places Mentioned

City of MayerCarver CountyCold WaterHidden CreekShimcoreCommunity Center

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Monday, December 8th, 2025, 6:30 PM, City Council Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

2025-22

Approve 2026 final budget and final tax levy of $1,319,879.

251

Amendment to the city fee schedule regarding rentals and general services.

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December 8, 2025 City Council Meeting - Mayer Recorder