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Carver County Board of Commissioners -- Board Work Session - November 25th, 2025

Carver CountyWednesday, November 26, 2025
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Third quarter finance update

2026 budget changes

GIS property value and tax impact analysis

Long-term financial planning (2027-2031)

Road and bridge capital improvement update

Master space plan study update

License center operational performance

Chaska Library staffing and electronic access planning

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Notable Quotes (2)

This is new for us... we're projecting a negative cash balance in our public works road and bridge projects at year end.

— David Freshman
Public Works FinanceDiscussing financial health of capital projects.

If we continue down the path of the taxes that we're doing... we will increase our tax rate. And I think most if not everybody on this board is kind of committed to lowering taxes.

— Commissioner Fehee
Tax PolicyCritique of current tax trends.

People (4)

David FreshmanFinance Director

Provides financial updates and budget adjustment proposals.

Ryan JohnsonCounty Assessor

Explains property value sales studies and tax impact shifts.

1 quote

“It is a common misconception that people think oh my my values went up by 10 15% that means I'm I am paying more... what's really happening is they're paying more and then those homes or properties that increase less than the average they're actually paying a little bit less”

Explaining the tax burden shift mechanism.

Lisa AndersonCommissioner

Participating remotely from Texas; library liaison.

Commissioner FeheeCommissioner

Queries tax policies and property valuation.

Places Mentioned

ChanhassenVictoriaNorwoodYoung AmericaWaconiaWatertownTexasCarver County

Events & Meetings (1)

  • December 2nd (Board meeting for budget recommendation)
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