## CITY OF BECKER ## BUDGET WORKSHOP - ## SPECIAL SESSION ## JULY 14,2026 The workshop began ## at 5:01 PM. Finance Director Mark Ebensteiner provided an introduction on what would be discussed this evening. The funds to focus on are all for ## Capital lmprovement Planning for Police, Admin, lT, Public Works, RR Spur and Parks & ## Trails. There are spreadsheets that accompany the discussion. Chief Lindbloom explained the capital purchases forecasted for the police department. Vehicle replacement is detailed along with body cameras and tasers. Equipment and tools are an annual allocation of $1 5,000, Digital equipment is scheduled for 2O28. Mark Ebensteiner reviewed the administration capital improvements. The only major item for 2027 is council chambers refresh and new flooring that was not replaced with the remodel. Updating the bathrooms is also being considered. There was discussion on when the carpet was installed in council chambers and the consensus was likely it is original to the building. Ebensteiner also went through the lT capital plan. There is a very detailed spreadsheet listing all desktops, laptops, monitors, etc. but a synopsis of replacement was provided this evening. ## This is the first year of having a separate Capital lmprovement Plan for lT but is necessary to keep equipment updated. Phil Knutson went over the Public Works capital planning. ## Staff have been very thorough considering equipment replacement and when- ## Some vehicles have been pushed out for a few years as they have low miles and are in good condition. ## They also have looked at attachments and being sure they purchase the equipment that can be utilized and do not purchase new ones. ## The streets office building will have the last phase completed in 2027- Knutson briefly touched on the railroad spur maintenance. There are annual inspections conducted and that provides the framework for major repairs. There will be sections to be repaired and ties to replace in upcoming years. Knutson also explained the parks and trail capital improvements. ## Each year the park equipment is inspected to ensure it is safe. ## When park equipment is replaced, pieces that are still functional get moved to another park. ## Snuffy's Landing is a perfect example of this. ln 2027 , il is proposed to put concrete on the outdoor hockey rink and establish four pickleball courts for summer use. O(her cities are doing this concept, and it is viable. There will be a purchase of a new mower but that may also be configured ## into Pebble Creek's purchases. There are also funds allocated for trail upkeep and laser grade infields at ## BAC. Lorrie Franz concluded the discussions with a timeline for the remaining Capital lmprovement Plans and General Budget review. The workshop ended at 6:26 PM. ## Budget Workshop - ## Special Sessaon July 14, 2026 Page 1 of 1 annon ## Mortenson, ## City Clerk ## The City of Becker held a special session as a budget workshop on July 14,2026, at 5:00 p.m. Mayor Kolbinger and council members Rick ## Hendrickson, Robin Dingmann, and Becky ## Olmscheid were present. ## Council member Mike Doering was absent. Also present were Greg ## Lerud, Phil Knutson, Jacob Sanders, Mark Ebensteiner, ## Lorrie Franz, ## Chris ## Lindbloom, Shannon Mortenson.