2025.08.18 Minnetrista Work Session
Saturday, September 13, 2025
2026 City Levy Discussion
Water Treatment Plant Funding Update
Areas of Interest (5)
- Proposed 2026 levy increase and property tax burden shifts from commercial to residential.
- Municipal software and ADA compliance deferred to 2030 due to capital budget constraints.
- Cost-benefit analysis of PFA funding for water treatment plant vs. regulatory 'BABA' overhead.
- Potential partnership with City of Victoria for building inspection services to offset revenue loss.
- Police service contract with St. Bonifacius locked until 2030 due to debt service commitments.
Notable Quotes (3)
Our gross is 7.838 million... after fiscal disparities program... the net levy that goes to our residents is that 7.688 million.
The bathrooms aren't ADA compliant, are they? There's a few things... front doors don't have the plungers.
There's a lot of requirements that our engineers are saying add about 20% to the project... like Build America Buy America.
People (7)
Brian GrimFinance DirectorLead on city budget and levy calculations.
1 quote
Lead on city budget and levy calculations.
“The net levy that goes to our residents is that 7688,000.”
Explaining the difference between gross and net levy.
Jasper KrugalCity AdministratorUpdates on water treatment funding and municipal operations.
1 quote
Updates on water treatment funding and municipal operations.
“There's a lot more hoops to jump through, which is why it costs a little bit more.”
Discussing regulatory requirements for water treatment funding.
Lisa WhanMayorFacilitating council discussion and agenda management.
Facilitating council discussion and agenda management.
Claudia LacyCouncil MemberActive in discussions regarding ADA accessibility.
Active in discussions regarding ADA accessibility.
Brian GovernCouncil MemberAsking foundational questions on tax policy.
Asking foundational questions on tax policy.
Peter VickeryCouncil MemberFocuses on long-term capital planning, ADA compliance, and software costs.
Focuses on long-term capital planning, ADA compliance, and software costs.
Gary PetersPublic Works DirectorPresent for public works department inquiries.
Present for public works department inquiries.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- August 18th, 2025; 5:00 PM; City of Minnetrista work session