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Kasson City council opens budget hearing, pauses to give residents more time after county tax-notice error
Summary
The council opened a public hearing on the 2026 budget, debated returning a portion of excess funds to taxpayers versus preserving stabilization and capital reserves, discussed police staffing and overtime, and recessed the hearing until next Wednesday after a county misprint delayed many residents’ tax statements.
Mayor opened a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget and recessed it until next Wednesday after staff said many residents had only just received tax statements that bore an incorrect date.
City Administrator presented the ClearGov overview, saying the administration trimmed an initial levy increase projection from about 7.8% down toward roughly 6.4% by reducing department costs and adjusting healthcare projections. The administrator also emphasized that roughly 55% of the general fund is supported by property taxes and outlined where the city’s expenditures are concentrated, particularly police and fire services.
Why it matters: Councilmembers debated whether to return a modest portion of this…
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