Hyde Park City Council Meeting 8.26.2026

- The council held a public hearing on a proposed property tax increase tied to the certified tax rate of 0.00110, described as about a 9.74% increase and roughly $32.29 per household. The mayor explained the increase would help fund emergency services, an additional public works employee, and sidewalk/curb/gutter repairs. - No members of the public commented in person or online during the hearing, so the public hearing was closed without public input. - The council approved Resolution 2026-21 adopting the certified tax rate of 0.00110 by a 4-0 vote. One council member said they had reviewed where the money would go and felt it was for a needed purpose. - The council then approved Resolution 2026-20 adopting the Hyde Park City final budget by a 4-0 vote. Staff noted the final budget was unchanged from the interim budget except for the highlighted items funded by the property tax increase. - The budget discussion emphasized that the added tax revenue would be incorporated into the final budget and used for the identified service and infrastructure needs. - No additional substantive public comments or objections were recorded during the meeting. - The meeting concluded after the budget and tax-rate actions were completed.