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Grundy Center outlines FY2026 budget process; residents press council on junk vehicles
Summary
The council reviewed FY2026 budget worksheets and set a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for April 7, 2025; during public forum residents raised code-enforcement concerns about junk vehicles and property treatment.
The Grundy Center City Council discussed the fiscal year 2026 budget process and heard resident concerns during the public forum at its March 3, 2025 regular meeting.
Mayor Dr. Paul Eberline opened the budget update and Clerk Kristy Sawyer told the council the proposed property tax levy notice will be published and a public hearing set for April 7, 2025. Sawyer presented budget worksheets showing the profit or loss of each individual city fund and said further discussion and formal action on the levy would come at future meetings; no formal action was taken on the FY2026 levy at the March 3 session.
During the public forum, visitor Rich Ahlberg urged the council to enforce the city’s junk-vehicle ordinance more consistently. Another visitor, Lee Koch, described plans to move a small accessory building on his property and said he felt harassed by enforcement activity given his view that other properties in the city have more visible junk or incomplete projects. The public forum opened at 6:43 p.m. and closed at 7:04 p.m.
Committee and departmental notes included a Finance Committee/Clerk remark that the City Auditor will present the FY2024 annual audit at a future meeting, and that a committee will discuss a 2025 event; GCMU (the municipal utility) will provide a department update at the next council meeting. The Public Safety Committee noted active-shooter training this week with the school district. Public Works reported preparations for expected snow and wind, and said multiple street signs blew off posts over the recent weekend winds.
The council adjourned at 7:15 p.m. and is scheduled to meet again on March 17, 2025. Further budget hearings and possible levy action are expected as part of the FY2026 process.
