Mayville council adopts 2026 budget and levy; small property tax and sewer rate increases approved

The Mayville common council on Nov. 12 adopted its fiscal year 2026 operating budget and levy in roll‑call votes after a public hearing and staff presentations.

City finance staff presented the budget as balanced while highlighting pressures from inflation, insurance increases and state levy limits. The mayor and council said the adopted budget includes a 1.2% increase to the city portion of property taxes; the meeting record stated that for a home assessed at $250,000 that change equals roughly $17.50 annually. The clerk and staff explained the increase helps maintain service levels across departments.

Council also approved an average sewer‑rate increase of about $11 per month effective January 2026. Staff said the adjustment is required to meet financial obligations tied to bonding and grant conditions, including a requirement noted as 110% of the total loan amount. During roll call, alderpersons recorded unanimous "Aye" votes for both the budget resolution (Resolution 6023‑2025) and the levy resolution (Resolution 6024‑2025).

Officials discussed mill‑rate calculations on the record; several figures were spoken during the discussion and staff noted outstanding state aid and lottery credit estimates that must be received to finalize the mill rate paperwork (targeted on or before Nov. 20). The council asked staff to review payroll‑timing for wage increases tied to the new budget and confirmed some internal salary reductions made to limit tax impacts.