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Cannon Falls council adopts 2026 tax levy, approves year-end transfers to correct 2021 fund errors
Summary
The Cannon Falls City Council on Dec. 16 adopted the 2026 tax levy and budget, approving a final levy that staff said reduces an earlier preliminary increase to roughly 3.17%. Council also approved year-end transfers to correct fund allocation errors from 2021 and to dedicate funds for a museum roof.
Cannon Falls adopted its 2026 tax levy and budget and approved year-end budget transfers on Dec. 16, the City Council announced after brief discussion and unanimous voice votes.
City staff gave a short summary before a public hearing, saying the preliminary levy this year had been 10.8% but the final levy presented to the council represents about a 3.17% increase from the current levy. John, a city staff member, said most local home values are expected to remain flat and that the estimated effect on a median residential property is roughly a $38–$45 increase next year.
The council opened a public hearing on Resolution 2848 (the 2026 tax levy and budget); no members of the public spoke and the council then moved to adopt the resolution. Councilmember Diane Johnson moved for adoption and Lisa seconded; the motion carried on a voice vote.
Separately, the council approved…
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