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Eagan staff present proposed 2026–27 general fund budget; council signals support ahead of Sept. 2 levy vote
Summary
At an Aug. 11 workshop, Finance Director Josh Feldman and City staff previewed a proposed 7.9% increase in the 2026 general fund budget and an 8.9% proposed property tax levy increase; staff plan to use one-time funds and phase in levy to cover costs tied to personnel, state mandates and bond debt tied to an Eagan Community Center remodel.
Eagan City Council reviewed a proposed 2026–27 general fund budget Aug. 11, 2025, in a workshop presentation by Finance Director Josh Feldman and city staff. The presentation outlined a proposed 7.9% increase in the general fund budget for 2026 and a proposed 8.9% increase in the 2026 property tax levy; formal action on the preliminary levy is scheduled for the council’s Sept. 2 meeting.
Why it matters: the proposal affects the city’s tax rate and household bills, supports staffing and operations across public safety, public works and other departments, and reflects debt service from a 2025 bond issue to renovate the Eagan Community Center.
Key figures and drivers
- Proposed changes: Feldman said the general fund budget is proposed to increase 7.9% in 2026 and that the proposed tax levy increase for 2026 is 8.9 percent. He said the city expects to present the preliminary levy for council consideration Sept. 2, 2025.
- One-time funds and public safety aid: the city received…
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