Monona committee forwards 2026–2030 capital plan to council without recommendation; hears financial report

The City of Monona Finance and Personnel Committee on Oct. 20 voted to forward Resolution 25102836, the proposed 2026–2030 capital improvements program and related 2026 capital borrowing, to the full City Council without a committee recommendation and received its regular financial report and accounts-payable checks.

Mark, a city staff member who presented the financial report, told the committee “so far this year, everything's on target. The department has been doing great monitoring their budgets.” He said the city originally budgeted a $600,000 draw on fund balance; current figures “we're probably gonna end up being a ... $200,000 gain,” and after transfers the general fund would show “a $400,000 net loss,” according to his presentation.

Why it matters: forwarding the capital improvements program (CIP) without recommendation passes the proposal to the City Council for final consideration without the committee signaling support or opposition. The financial report described current-year variances and carryovers that could affect capital and operating planning going into the 2026 budget year.

Committee action on the CIP and other routine items

The committee discussed Resolution…