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Council preview: proposed 2026 levy up 3.117% and update on nursing home owner plans
Summary
Council members were told the proposed 2026 levy reflects a 3.117% increase; staff noted county taxable market value changes could slightly alter the rate. The city reported discussions with the nursing home owner, who said he would work with the city or seek sale or grant-funded demolition.
Council members were briefed on the city's proposed 2026 budget and a property redevelopment matter at the Dec. 2 meeting.
A council speaker said the city closed on making final edits to the 2026 budget and reported a proposed levy increase of 3.117%. The speaker contrasted that with the proposed tax statements (presented earlier) that reflected a 10.8% increase before adjustments; the speaker said changes in the county's estimated taxable market value (provided in September) have been reduced and that final tax statements early next year could affect the final rate. The transcript did not record a formal vote on the levy at this meeting.
On a separate property issue, the speaker said they had spoken with the owner of a local nursing home, who the speaker said "is committed" to work with the city — options discussed included selling the property, preparing it for redevelopment, or applying for a grant to demolish the building. The speaker said the city is clear it will not pay for the building's demolition; the owner reportedly acknowledged a short timeline to act.
