Lizzie Alipaz

The Town of Timnath held a budget work session to discuss the 2026 budget. Key discussion points included the five-year forecast, general fund revenue, and personnel expenses. The forecast indicated a structurally balanced budget through 2030, meeting the town's working capital reserve policy. Unusual items included the GID issuing a mill levy and the TDA expiring in 2029. Revenue projections showed a dip in 2026 due to less anticipated building permits. Personnel expenses included the addition of several new positions, a pay increase, and adjustments to benefits.

The strategic plan for the Town of Timnath focuses on high-performing government, infrastructure, healthy community and safety, fiscal responsibility, and responsible community growth. Key goals include meaningful civic and employee engagement, efficient services, improved roads and digital traffic control, broadband implementation, water infrastructure resilience, and ethical procurement practices. The plan outlines actions such as completing the Timnath Parkway project, expanding trail systems, updating financial policies, and implementing the PROST Master Plan.

The strategic plan for the Town of Timnath focuses on high-performing government, infrastructure, healthy community and safety, fiscal responsibility, and responsible community growth. Key goals include meaningful civic and employee engagement, efficient services, improved roads and traffic control, broadband implementation, water infrastructure resilience, recreational programming, community safety, ethical procurement practices, and economic development.

The meeting included discussions and updates on various town matters. The council members talked about the State of the Town presentation, highlighting safety, police force updates, building projects, park improvements, and community events. There was also a reminder about the upcoming town election and a candidate forum. A resolution was discussed and approved regarding changes to the Timnath town policy for the reservoir, including adjustments to hours, motorized boating rules, and guest management. The council also discussed the community park survey results and potential improvements, focusing on amenities like a splash pad, basketball courts, pickleball courts, and tennis courts, while considering the sensitivity of programming near residential areas.

The Timnath Town Council convened to discuss several key items. The Timnath Development Authority meeting addressed the annual Box Elder payment for stormwater management, followed by the approval of consent agenda items. The Town Council meeting included approvals for payables and the minutes from the February 23rd meeting, with a minor correction noted. Council reports covered topics such as state-level regulations requiring large businesses to reduce single occupancy vehicle rates. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding a survey about reservoir usage and future trail development. The council also discussed the police building and approved an independent contractor agreement for municipal finance advisor services. Amendments to the Timnath Land Use Code were addressed, including updates to hearing notice requirements, agricultural zoning, car wash stacking spaces, care home regulations, parking, window wells, and chain link fences.