North St. Paul City Council Workshop - 12/2/25
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Discussion to set city HR and EDA final 2026 levies
2026 General Fund budget overview
2026-2035 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) updates
Proposed property tax levy impacts
Fire Department ladder truck purchase acceleration
Parks and Recreation planning and surveying
Comparative analysis of regional municipal levies
Review of debt management strategy vs. special assessments
Votes (1)
Adopt the agenda
Moved by Council Member McKenzie · Seconded by Council Member Woods
Notable Quotes (3)
If we do special assessments or we levy it on a regular basis like we're doing... you are paying for it over time and that's why you're seeing a little bit higher of a increase.
The metric doesn't give us or the public any information about where people were prior.
We don't want to dig down to the bone on things just because to make an example or do whatever. We want to have a city that runs efficient.
People (4)
Presented the 2026 budget, levy proposals, and CIP changes.
Led the workshop and facilitated discussion on levy impacts.
Expressed concern regarding the $300,000 allocation for park design.
Requested more context-heavy metrics for communicating with the public.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- Workshop meeting, date unspecified
- Truth and Taxation public meeting, December 16th
- Upcoming City Council meeting, December 16th