City Council June 18, 2025

- The council held a special meeting with one agenda item: adopting Resolution 25-19 to accept the certified property tax rate for the city’s 2025-26 fiscal year budget. - Staff explained the certified tax rate came in very close to projections, with taxable value rising to about $797.4 million and only about a $30,000 difference from the earlier revenue estimate. - The main policy choice was whether to raise property taxes above the certified rate or stay at the certified rate; staff recommended staying at the certified rate because the budget impact was minimal and there was no immediate need for additional revenue. - Discussion focused on how much revenue would be available for capital projects and whether the city should increase funding for savings, equipment, or future projects; staff said about $150,000–$170,000 was already projected to go into capital projects under the current plan. - Council members asked for clarification on the difference between the projected and certified rates, and staff confirmed the variance was small and would not significantly affect the budget. - The council moved to adopt the certified tax rate and waive second reading, making the decision effective immediately. - The motion passed unanimously, 4-0, with all council members voting in favor. - After approval, the mayor said he would sign and forward the resolution to the appropriate authorities. - There were no notable public comments beyond a few citizens arriving for the meeting; the discussion remained focused on the tax-rate decision.