December 2025 City Council Meeting
Truth and Taxation public hearing
Final 2026 budget and tax levy
Delinquent utility billing public hearing
Ordinance amendment regarding city parks
City parks budget and projects
Ordinance amendment regarding fee schedule
Infrastructure maintenance and snow plowing services
Full Document Analysis
Votes (4)
Adopt final budget for municipal operations with special revenue fund amendment
Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Bridget
Adopt final 2026 property tax levy
Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Bridget
Approve resolution for delinquent utility billing charges
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Adopt ordinance amendments for city parks
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (3)
my question is how do you justify... a 15.7% raise over last year?
The total levy for 2026 is $712,794.
snow plowing went up $30,000 this year.
People (4)
Larry WalkerResidentRaised concerns about 15.7% tax increase and inquired about budget allocation.
1 quote
Raised concerns about 15.7% tax increase and inquired about budget allocation.
“my question is how do you justify... a 15.7% raise over last year and last year was the highest budget we ever had by far.”
Questioning the 2026 tax levy during the Truth and Taxation hearing.
AlanCity AdministratorAdvises council on procedural requirements, levy details, and vendor contracts.
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Advises council on procedural requirements, levy details, and vendor contracts.
“The total levy for 2026 is $712,794.”
Confirming the final dollar amount for the tax levy.
KathyCouncil MemberProvides oversight on parks budget, infrastructure spending, and fee schedules.
1 quote
Provides oversight on parks budget, infrastructure spending, and fee schedules.
“we really do need to monitor that.”
Regarding road safety and snow plowing standards.
JenCouncil MemberDiscusses budget constraints and infrastructure investment.
1 quote
Discusses budget constraints and infrastructure investment.
“there's not a lot of fluff. We're already kind of to the bone here.”
Defending the necessity of the proposed budget increases.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- Truth and Taxation public hearing
- Delinquent utility billing public hearing
- Parks committee meetings (6:30 PM, 3rd Tuesday of month)
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Resolution ratifying final 2026 budget and tax levy
Resolution certifying unpaid utility charges for collection
Ordinance amendments regarding city parks regulations and fees