City Council Budget Work Session 8-12-2024

Saturday, March 15, 2025

2025 City Budget Planning

Tax Levy Levy increase proposals

Capital Equipment and Facilities funding

Staffing requests for Fire and Police Departments

Future budget forecasting (2028 and beyond)

Economic Development Authority (EDA) levy discussion

City event management funding

Credit card fee policies

Public works equipment procurement

Notable Quotes (3)

If we're going to say we should buy it then if I was going to buy a new car I would either know I'm going to take out a small loan for it and save as much as I could or save for all of it if I possibly could.
— Matt

Capital EquipmentDiscussing the responsibility of funding the 2028 ladder truck.

I think that the two full-time fire department ads I think that that is premature in my mind.
— Dave

StaffingDisagreeing with the immediate hire of full-time fire staff.

There should be a redundancy in three and four [officers]... it's crazy to hear the stories that they hear about... what our surrounding communities don't have.
— Matt

Police DepartmentAdvocating for higher police staffing levels at night.

People (3)

ZachCity Staff

Provides financial analysis, budget calculations, and city operational data to the Council.

MattCouncil Member

Proposes budget alternatives, including a lower tax levy and specific staffing and project adjustments.

DaveCouncil Member

Participating via remote technology; advocates for setting aside surplus for a ladder truck.

Places Mentioned

Dayton, MNRogers, MNOtsego, MNFire Station One (Historic Village)

Events & Meetings (1)

August 12, 2024 - Work Session

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