North St. Paul City Council Workshop - 12/2/25
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
Full Document Analysis
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)
Dan WickFinance DirectorPresented the 2026 budget, levy proposals, and CIP changes.
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Presented the 2026 budget, levy proposals, and CIP changes.
“The biggest driving factor we have is our CIP. That's what's driving our levy.”
Explaining the main cause of the 8% levy increase.
Mayor MongiMayorLed the workshop and facilitated discussion on levy impacts.
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Led the workshop and facilitated discussion on levy impacts.
“It's all about perspective.”
Discussing the difficulty of balancing tax impacts with resident needs.
Council Member SchwearCouncil MemberExpressed concern regarding the $300,000 allocation for park design.
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Expressed concern regarding the $300,000 allocation for park design.
“What the $300,000 is for is land surveying.”
Debating the purpose of park project budget allocations.
Council Member McKenzieCouncil MemberRequested more context-heavy metrics for communicating with the public.
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Requested more context-heavy metrics for communicating with the public.
“Is there another metric you could provide to us and the general public that you believe would help paint a little bit more informed picture?”
Discussing the inadequacy of raw levy percentage comparisons between cities.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- Workshop meeting, date unspecified
- Truth and Taxation public meeting, December 16th
- Upcoming City Council meeting, December 16th