The City Council held a work session focused on an educational overview of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and the implications of recent property tax reform legislation, Senate File 2472. Key discussions included the TIF mechanism, how rebates function, the new 2% annual property tax growth cap, and its impact on urban renewal areas and TIF district durations. The council reviewed the city's urban renewal areas, discussed the compounding effects of tax rate reductions, and analyzed the structural budget deficit resulting from these legislative changes.
Oct 19, 2026
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The City Council discussed the potential to delay the fiscal year 2029 budget process to align with a more standard schedule, following the successful balancing of the fiscal year 2028 budget. The discussion highlighted the significant projected budget gap for fiscal year 2029 and the continued need for vacancy and reorganization scrutiny. Additionally, the Council reviewed proposed updates to the rental code, specifically focusing on radon testing and mitigation requirements, and explored potential administrative implementation models based on examples from other states.
Aug 26, 2026·Board meeting
City Council Work Session
The council discussed significant budget constraints due to recent legislation, including strategies for handling a recurring budget gap. Key topics included proposed savings and program reductions in various departments such as the City Clerk's office, the City Manager's office, and the Community Impact and Relations Department. The meeting also addressed contributions to the Pulk County Life Services Center and the status of the flood plane property buyout program, with council members inquiring about financial reserves and future strategies for navigating potential flood events. The discussion also covered the restructuring of departments, specifically the elimination of the Community Impact and Relations Department as a separate entity, while ensuring continued commission support and case investigation capacity.
Aug 19, 2026·Board meeting
Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
The Board discussed the City Manager's budget updates, including the timeline for upcoming cuts and revenue planning. They approved a resolution for procurement and agreement with CTI for meeting room upgrades and appointed a new member to the policy subcommittee. The Board reviewed the strategic plan, financial reports, and received updates on the Foundation's fundraising efforts and the summer reading program. Additionally, plans for a fall Board retreat were proposed, and the Board discussed advocacy priorities for upcoming City Council meetings.
