Dean Myers

2027 city budget

The 2027 budget plans $54 million in spending against $52 million in revenue, using $1.8 million of cash on hand for one-time purchases.

2026 budget supplement (Ordinance 1432)

Zero net increase — the supplement is funded by unused streets department authority.

2027 Rec Center Fee Adjustments

Modest per-user increases — e.g., rentals up $3, event tables up $5–10 — effective January 1, 2027.

Unsold liquor licenses

Selling the licenses could bring up to $500,000 into city coffers; publication costs for re-bidding are under $30.

2015 sales tax bond payoff

It's a fund-to-fund transfer of about $1.23 million to retire the bond.

Chip seal and Main Street street work

Mill and overlay of the three downtown blocks is estimated at $150,000-$200,000, likely funded from the general fund cash balance.

2027 Budget and Use of Cash Reserves

Projected $1,825,425 use of cash in 2027, funded by prior-year savings; general fund cash balance projected at roughly $18.5 million with nearly $7 million in reserve.

Affordable housing TIF districts

TIF districts diverted tax increment to developers; TIF 1 paid back $5.7 million and TIF 6 may fall short of $17 million.

New paid parental leave policy

Cost is absorbed through coverage by other employees rather than new hires; modest budget impact.

Downtown parking assessment increase

Planned extra revenue shifts to 2028, leaving the 610 parking fund showing a temporary use of cash.

2027 Public Works Budget

About $31 million requested, down from $32.7 million; utility rates are locked in through 2029 so no rate changes are proposed.

Hospitality Tax Grants to Cultural Institutions

$24,000 increase in hospitality tax grants, funded from a fund projected to have $857,000 at year end.

2027 budget and Rec Center fees

Fee adjustments are coming for 2027, and funds were allocated from the park budget to the Art in Public Places committee.

Street maintenance fee renewal

Up to $125 per year per platted lot, starting with 2027 taxes paid in 2028.

Citizen input and meeting transparency changes

2027 Budget — Health Insurance, Parental Leave, Property Taxes

Health premiums up 15%, wages up 3.4% plus steps, property tax request of $3,808,087.

Planning Commission bylaws revisions

2027 parks and recreation budget

2027 Police Department budget request

Roughly $15,000 in cuts offset by a $15,000 drone ask plus a new position and three authorized officer hires — the E911 piece could swing significantly depending on consolidation.

Sky Ridge TIF District outlook

About $53,408 in abated property tax valuation for the city-owned parcels.