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Isanti council questions salt contract and proposes trimming streets overtime in 2026 draft budget
Summary
Council members urged trimming the streets overtime line to $15,000 (from $20,000) based on historical averages and pressed staff on a $62,000 salt budget tied to contractual procurement; staff said the city must commit to roughly 80% of contracted salt and will need to take about 230 tons by October under current agreements.
Council and staff focused substantial discussion on streets department budgets, bringing up overtime, salt procurement and equipment needs.
Council reviewed historical overtime and suggested reducing the 2026 overtime budget from $20,000 to $15,000, noting actuals over several recent years averaged near $10,500. Staff cautioned that large unplanned events (for example, extreme snow years or emergency repairs) can drive…
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