Budget would close Dayton's Bluff Library, drawing council pushback

Aug 19, 2026

The mayor's 2027 proposal includes closing the Dayton's Bluff Library to save about $270,000 and reassign staff through attrition; council members sought details on service impact and the library's $8 million fund balance. Library director and budget staff said some specialist positions would remain funded.

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Madeline Mitchell flagged "the proposed closure of the Dayton's Bluff Library," saying the move would save roughly $270,000 in general-fund spending by eliminating the Metro State lease, cutting technology/materials costs and reducing 1.3 FTE through attrition. She said the affected employees would be reassigned and vacancies would be held as positions open.

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