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December 2025 City Council Meeting

Birchwood Village City CouncilWednesday, December 10, 2025
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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

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Votes (4)

Adopt final budget for municipal operations with special revenue fund amendment

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Bridget

Adopt final 2026 property tax levy

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Bridget

Approve resolution for delinquent utility billing charges

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Adopt ordinance amendments for city parks

PassedUnanimous

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?

— Larry Walker
Tax LevyPublic hearing questioning tax hike.

The total levy for 2026 is $712,794.

— Alan
BudgetReading official levy amount for the record.

snow plowing went up $30,000 this year.

— Kathy
BudgetExplaining rising costs in the municipal budget.

People (4)

Larry WalkerResident

Raised concerns about 15.7% tax increase and inquired about budget allocation.

1 quote

“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 Administrator

Advises council on procedural requirements, levy details, and vendor contracts.

1 quote

“The total levy for 2026 is $712,794.”

Confirming the final dollar amount for the tax levy.

KathyCouncil Member

Provides oversight on parks budget, infrastructure spending, and fee schedules.

1 quote

“we really do need to monitor that.”

Regarding road safety and snow plowing standards.

JenCouncil Member

Discusses budget constraints and infrastructure investment.

1 quote

“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

Birwood Village4020 East County Line RoadWashington CountyPauly's Park

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)

Unnumbered in packet

Resolution ratifying final 2026 budget and tax levy

Unnumbered in packet

Resolution certifying unpaid utility charges for collection

Unnumbered in packet

Ordinance amendments regarding city parks regulations and fees

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