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Sawyer County reviews preliminary 2025 budget with fund-balance draw and proposed staff increases
Summary
County staff presented the preliminary 2025 budget showing a proposed fund-balance draw of $2,369,790 (after adjustments $630,348), a staff wage increase described in the packet as 2%/1%, and a projected 5% rise in health insurance costs; the presentation was added to the meeting packet for further consideration.
County staff reviewed the preliminary 2025 Sawyer County budget at the Sept. 5 special meeting and added the presentation to the official packet for further review.
Mr. Markgren summarized the proposal, which the packet describes as including a staff wage increase listed as “2%/1%” and a 5% increase in health insurance. He said sales tax revenue continues to grow but at a slower pace and noted the county is receiving good returns on its investments. The packet projects a fund-balance draw of $2,369,790 and, after certain adjustments, a net draw of $630,348. Mr. Markgren also noted a projected $24,401 increase in funding requested by partner organizations compared with last year’s budget.
No final budget vote was taken at the meeting; the presentation was entered into the packet for continued review in upcoming budget discussions.
