The Millcreek City Council convened on May 27, 2025, to discuss various budgetary adjustments and staffing needs as part of their ongoing financial planning. The meeting began with a review of the proposed changes to the budget, including an increase in funding for the Promise Program grant from Salt Lake County, which rose from $94,005 to $104,005.

Council members considered additional expenditures, notably a placeholder of $125 for a legacy project in celebration of the city's upcoming 10-year anniversary. Ideas for this project included creating a puzzle that could be sold to recoup costs, a strategy that has proven successful in other communities.

A significant topic of discussion was the potential hiring of a part-time employee for the Promise Program, proposed by Kayla Mayer, the program's director. This position would require approximately $25,000 annually for 21 hours of work per week. The council debated whether to approve this request, which would increase the budgetary use of fund balance from $269,385 to $325,000, representing about 1% of the fund balance. The council noted that even with this increase, the city would maintain a healthy rainy day fund of approximately 35%.

Additionally, the council reviewed other staffing requests, including three full-time positions: a purchasing agent and two shared roles between planning, engineering, and building services. The discussion highlighted the need to balance these requests against the city's financial constraints and priorities.

The meeting concluded with a consensus to further explore the staffing needs and budget adjustments, ensuring that the city remains responsive to both operational demands and fiscal responsibility. The council plans to revisit these discussions in future meetings as they finalize the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.