--- ## author: City Clerk date: D:20260819124507-05'00' --- ## RULES OF CIVILITY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OUR COMMUNITY Following are rules of civility the City of Maplewood expects of everyone appearing at council meetings - elected officials, staff and citizens. It is hoped that by following these simple rules, everyone’s opinions can be heard and understood in a reasonable manner. We appreciate the fact that when appearing at council meetings, it is understood that everyone will follow these principles: Speak only for yourself, not for other council members or citizens - unless specifically tasked by your colleagues to speak for the group or for citizens in the form of a petition. Show respect during comments and/or discussions, listen actively and do not interrupt or talk amongst each other. Be respectful of the process, keeping order and decorum. Do not be critical of council members, staff or others in public. Be respectful of each other’s time keeping remarks brief, to the point and non-repetitive. ## AGENDA ## MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL ## MANAGER WORKSHOP 5:30 P.M. Monday, August 24, 2026 ## City Hall, Council Chambers Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.02, one or more council members may be participating remotely ## A. CALL TO ORDER ## B. ROLL CALL ## C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ## D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. 2027 Budget ## 2. Maplewood Community Center Update ## E. NEW BUSINESS ## None ## F. ADJOURNMENT ## THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ## CITY ## COUNCIL WORKSHOP STAFF REPORT ## Meeting Date August 24, 2026 ## REPORT TO: Michael Sable, City Manager ## REPORT FROM: Joe Rueb, Finance Director ## PRESENTER: Joe Rueb, Finance Director ## AGENDA ITEM: 2027 Budget ## Action Requested: ☐ MotionDiscussion ☐ Public Hearing Form of Action: ☐Resolution ☐ Ordinance☐Contract/Agreement ☐ Proclamation ## Summa ry: Each year, the city undertakes a comprehensive budget process to develop a budget that ensures exceptional services for Maplewood's residents and businesses. A proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2027 must be submitted to Ramsey County by September 30, 2026. The city council is required to adopt the 2027 tax levy by December 28, 2026. ## Recomm ended Action: No action is required. ## Fiscal I mpact: Is There a Fiscal Impact?  No ☐ Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0 Financing source(s): ☐ Adopted Budget ☐ Budget Modification ☐ New Revenue Source ☐Use of Reserves ☐ O ther: ## Str ## ategic Plan Relevance: Safety◊Focus Area: Sustainability ◊ Focus Area: Maintain strong financial health and stability Development ◊ Focus Area: The budget intersects with all areas of the strategic plan and sets spending policy for the next year. ## Background : Staff kicked off the 2027 budget cycle in May with an overview of the budget process. The upcoming presentation will cover the city's levy history, capital and grant considerations, levy scenarios, and the 2027–2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Grounded in susta…