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North St. Paul finance director outlines 10-year capital needs and proposes 8% levy for 2026
Summary
Finance Director Dan Winnick told the EDA and council that a 10-year capital improvement plan totals roughly a little over $100 million and recommended an 8% levy increase for 2026 to fund streets, facilities and utilities, saying about 58% of general fund revenue comes from property taxes.
Finance Director Dan Winnick told the North St. Paul Economic Development Authority and council that the city's proposed 2026 budget leans heavily on property taxes and a 10-year capital improvement plan to address aging streets, facilities and utilities.
Winnick said almost "58% of our revenue comes from property taxes," and that the city's 10-year capital improvement plan totals "a little over a hundred million dollars" in projected needs. He identified streets, facilities (including roof and HVAC replacements) and utilities as the largest capital drivers and recommended shifting toward more cash-funded projects to…
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