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Minot council previews budget focusing on public safety funding, employee pay and reserve policy
Summary
City officials discussed budget priorities including potential reallocation of sales tax toward public safety, limits under a new 3% constraint from the legislature, reserve policy and options for targeted pay increases rather than across-the-board raises.
Minot City Council members and staff used a meeting discussion to preview the city manager's proposed budget and to outline priorities for the coming fiscal cycle, placing public safety, employee compensation and reserve levels at the center of deliberations.
Council members and staff reviewed presentations from department heads and discussed how to balance competing demands under a new 3% statutory constraint cited by multiple speakers. Officials said they expect the budget to remain close to flat overall while identifying targeted changes for public safety, staff training and selected capital maintenance needs.
Council members emphasized public safety as a top priority and discussed options to fund police and fire, including reallocating existing sales tax revenue rather than adding a new tax. One speaker proposed designating an existing…
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