12 01 25 City Council Truth in Taxation Meeting
2026 Budget and Property Tax Levy Review
Truth and Taxation Public Hearing
General Fund Revenue and Expenditure analysis
Fire Department budget increase due to merger
Police service contract with West Hennepin Public Safety
Minnesota Paid Leave incorporation
City property tax impact projections
Full Document Analysis
Votes (4)
Adopt this evening's agenda
Moved by Francis · Seconded by Not Specified
Open the truth and taxation public hearing
Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Francis
Close the truth and taxation public hearing
Moved by Francis · Seconded by Not Specified
Adjourn the meeting
Moved by Francis · Seconded by Vizo
Notable Quotes (2)
This budget does include a 3% cost of living adjustment for all employees and the new Minnesota paid leave has been incorporated.
We've had multiple budget meetings. I want to thank staff for their work on that.
People (5)
JulieStaff/ConsultantRepresenting ABDO, presented the city budget and tax levy details.
1 quote
Representing ABDO, presented the city budget and tax levy details.
“The 2026 tax levy is proposed to increase $110,786 or 5.87% from 2025.”
Explaining the proposed tax levy increase.
FrancisCouncil MemberParticipated in budget questioning and moved/seconded agenda items.
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Participated in budget questioning and moved/seconded agenda items.
“When we look at the property tax and the implications it's 6.01%. Shouldn't those numbers be the same?”
Questioning the discrepancy between the levy increase and tax impact.
Unnamed MayorMayorPresided over the meeting and the truth and taxation hearing.
1 quote
Presided over the meeting and the truth and taxation hearing.
“I believe our first budget came in with almost a proposed 14% increase. Then we were able to work at that... and were able to get it down to this.”
Reflecting on the budget development process.
SchillinderCity AdministratorAnnounced the cancellation of the EDA meeting and the new special business meeting.
Announced the cancellation of the EDA meeting and the new special business meeting.
VizoCouncil MemberSeconded motions during the meeting.
Seconded motions during the meeting.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- Monday, December 1st, 7 p.m. - Truth and Taxation Hearing
- Monday, December 8th, 7 p.m. - Special Business Meeting