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Jasper council approves 7.5% 2026 levy increase and adopts 2026 general government budget
Summary
At a Truth in Taxation hearing on Dec. 9, the Jasper City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 25-343A to set the 2026 tax levy at $265,497.05 (a 7.5% increase) and approved Resolution 2-343B finalizing anticipated 2026 expenditures of $688,800.33 and revenues of $681,500.55.
The Jasper City Council voted Tuesday to approve a 7.5% increase to the city's 2026 tax levy and to adopt the city's finalized 2026 general government budget at a Truth in Taxation public hearing.
Mayor Kim Lape called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and listed council members and staff present. Councilmember Deb Plahn moved to approve the meeting agenda; Councilmember Tim Houg seconded and the motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
During the public hearing the council approved Resolution 25-343A to set the final collectible 2026 tax levy at $265,497.05, representing a 7.5% increase over the previous levy. The motion to approve the resolution was moved by Councilmember Deb Plahn and seconded by Councilmember Tim Houg; all members present voted in favor.
The council also adopted Resolution 2-343B finalizing the city's 2026 general government expenditures and revenues. The resolution sets anticipated expenditures at $688,800.33 and anticipated revenues at $681,500.55. Councilmember Stacie Smith moved the motion to adopt the budget resolution; Councilmember Deb Plahn seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
There were no separate recorded objections or roll-call dissents in the minutes; each formal motion is recorded as passing with "all ayes." The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn by Councilmember Deb Plahn, seconded by Councilmember Tim Houg; the Truth and Taxation meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
Attendees listed in the minutes included Mayor Kim Lape; council members Deb Plahn, Stacie Smith, Tim Houg and Zach Kounkel; Clerk-Treasurer Renae Thode and deputy clerk Maggie Erickson; Public Works Superintendent Brian Thode; Building and Grounds Kevin Gum; and several community members. The published minutes do not list public commenters or statements beyond the formal actions and vote confirmations.
