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Canton discusses 2025 preliminary budget; mayor suggests utility-rate increases amid street-funding uncertainty
Summary
During a brief preliminary budget review, Clerk Anne Koliha outlined unknowns around funding for street projects; Mayor Josh Nordsving recommended annual utility-rate increases to avoid falling behind and suggested reallocating funds designated for the snowplow truck if needed.
City Clerk Anne Koliha presented a brief review of the preliminary 2025 budget at the Aug. 14 meeting, noting key uncertainties related to funding sources for planned street projects and describing the process of updating SAM registration to pursue USDA funding as difficult and ongoing.
Mayor Josh Nordsving recommended adopting an annual rate increase for city utilities to avoid falling behind on utility funds. He also suggested that funds currently designated for purchasing a new snowplow truck could be shifted to other categories in the General Fund if priorities require it.
Clerk Koliha also reported that the city has created a listing to sell the old snowplow truck and that Public Works reported interest; the council asked staff for pricing guidance to negotiate a sale.
Why it matters: Utility-rate decisions and reallocation of capital-designated funds affect operating budgets and residents' bills; street projects dependent on external grants or USDA funding remain uncertain until SAM registration and funding applications progress.
Next steps: Staff will continue work on SAM registration and bring budget proposals and any recommended rate adjustments to future meetings for formal consideration.
