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New Ulm council adopts 2026 budget and a 7.36% levy increase
Summary
The council adopted a $29.1 million 2026 budget and a local property tax levy totaling $11,238,592 (7.36% increase over 2025); the city will carry an $11,081,592 net levy and proceed with planned expenditures described in the packet.
New Ulm — The City Council on Tuesday adopted the City of New Ulm’s final 2026 budget and property tax levy after staff confirmed no changes since the public hearing.
City staff reported the proposed levy represents a 7.36% increase over the 2025 levy and gave the levy total — including the EDA and parking district — as $11,238,592. Councilor (Speaker 8) offered the resolution adopting the 2026 budget totaling $29,124,853, with the city net property tax levy reported as $11,081,592. The council approved the budget and levy by roll call.
Why it matters: The levy and budget set the city’s revenue and spending priorities for 2026, funding services including public safety, infrastructure and capital projects. City staff said adoption follows the previously held public hearing and does not change prior assumptions included in budget documents.
What’s next: City administration will execute budget implementation tasks and proceed with projects listed in the budget; voters or residents with questions are directed to city staff and posted budget materials.
