White Bear Lake City Council 12/09/2025
Approval of November 25th regular city council meeting minutes
Adoption of the city council agenda
Consent agenda
2026 final budget and tax levy
2025 revised general fund budget
Truth and Taxation hearing
Adoption of resolutions regarding 2026 budgets and tax levy
Full Document Analysis
Votes (3)
Approve minutes of November 25th
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Adopt agenda as amended
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Adopt consent agenda as amended
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Notable Quotes (2)
when I came into this role four years ago, I was looking at a history of 10 years of not raising the tax levy $1... the way that they got by was to defer maintenance.
do we need 225,000 for monument signs on county road E? Do we need 250,000 for new sprinkler system at Lakewood Hills Park?
People (4)
Miss CrawfordFinance DirectorPresented the 2026 budget, tax levy, and 2025 budget revisions.
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Presented the 2026 budget, tax levy, and 2025 budget revisions.
“staff does recommend the council hold the truth and taxation hearing and subsequently adopt the three attached resolutions”
Final recommendation to the city council.
Mayor LewisMayorPresided over the meeting and the Truth and Taxation hearing.
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Presided over the meeting and the Truth and Taxation hearing.
“this is the heartburn that it's given me for four years is taxes are a big deal.”
Addressing citizen complaints during the public hearing.
Michael McCertieResidentResident concerned about tax increases affecting personal 401k savings.
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Resident concerned about tax increases affecting personal 401k savings.
“I had to cut my 401k in anticipation for this tax increase.”
Expressing financial burden during the public hearing.
Pat CobResidentAccountant and resident questioning the sustainability of recurring tax hikes.
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Accountant and resident questioning the sustainability of recurring tax hikes.
“in a three-year period, that's too steep. That's a lot in a three-year period.”
Critique of the 49% increase in city taxes over three years.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- November 25th: Regular city council meeting (minutes approval)
- September 9, 2025: Preliminary levy adoption