City of North St. Paul EDA Meeting - 12/9/25
Monday, December 8, 2025
2026 City budget and levy overview
2026-2035 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Fiscal disparities pool and its impact on property taxes
General fund expenditures by department
Public safety funding (Police, Fire, Code Enforcement)
Infrastructural needs and maintenance strategies
Debt management and transition to cash-based funding
Fund balance policy (35% to 50% adjustment)
Economic Development Authority (EDA) financial status
Truth in taxation public feedback summary
Areas of Interest (5)
- City proposes 8% property tax levy increase for 2026 to fund critical infrastructure and address maintenance backlog.
- Finance Director warns of long-term risks if city infrastructure is not maintained, citing the community center as a cautionary example.
- City officials pivot toward cash-based funding for street repairs to reduce reliance on long-term debt and interest costs.
- Concerns raised regarding exposure to future state budget deficits affecting Local Government Aid (LGA) funding.
- New transparency initiative involves collaborative budget workshops between department heads and city council.
Votes (2)
Adopt the agenda
Moved by McKenzie · Seconded by Matthews
Approve minutes from September 9th meeting
Moved by McKenzie · Seconded by Matthews
Notable Quotes (3)
Our levy is being driven by our infrastructural needs in this city.
If we continue to levy what you'll end up seeing, we'll pay for all of this related to the street reconstruction, the debt, everything.
We've had our house in order where we got a double A went from double A to double A plus bond rating.
People (5)
Dan WinnickFinance DirectorPresented the 2026 budget, levy impacts, and long-term capital planning.
2 quotes
Presented the 2026 budget, levy impacts, and long-term capital planning.
“If we reduce it below that average... we could end up having another added impact on our taxpayers.”
Explaining the risks of deviating from levy averages regarding fiscal disparities.
“Negligence can cost you more money in the long run.”
Discussing the importance of infrastructure maintenance.
MiyPresidentPresided over the meeting, roll call, and procedural motions.
Presided over the meeting, roll call, and procedural motions.
MatthewsVice PresidentParticipated in voting and discussions regarding transparency.
Participated in voting and discussions regarding transparency.
BramshireTreasurerPresent for meeting proceedings.
Present for meeting proceedings.
McKenzieCouncil RepresentativeParticipated in voting on agenda and minutes.
Participated in voting on agenda and minutes.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- Meeting date: Unspecified (referenced previous meeting September 9th)
- Truth in taxation hearing: Occurred previous Tuesday