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Council reviews police budget; staff urges vehicle reserve and notes grant changes
Summary
City staff told Crookston council the police department’s preliminary 2026 budget reflects lower training reimbursements per officer, an anticipated state aid payment of about $214,000, and proposed reserves for vehicle replacement funded by reimbursed special-service fees.
City staff on Monday walked Crookston council members through the police department’s preliminary 2026 budget, emphasizing grant reimbursements, overtime accounting and a proposal to set aside reimbursed special-service fees for vehicle replacement.
Darren, a city staff member, said revenue lines include small fees such as dog and cat licenses and special vehicle permits and larger intergovernmental items including federal grants and training reimbursements. “Historically, we received about $950 per officer. However, there have been some legislative…
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