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City auditor satisfied with finances but urges review of utility rates; council approves HRA partnership for DEED grant
Summary
Auditor Crystelle Philipp told the McIntosh City Council the 2025 audit showed the city’s finances were generally sound but recommended the council consider raising utility rates to bolster enterprise funds; the council approved partnering with the NW MN Multi‑County HRA to assist with a DEED grant application.
Crystelle Philipp of Hoffman, Philipp & Martel, PLLC attended the May 14 McIntosh City Council meeting to review the city's 2025 audit. Philipp said she was satisfied with the overall state of the city's finances but advised the council to consider increasing utility rates to shore up enterprise funds.
Following the audit review, Councilmember Luke Syverson introduced a resolution for the city to partner with the NW MN Multi‑County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to assist with completing a grant application to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Councilmembers Beth Hagen, Adam Strutz and Luke Syverson voted in the affirmative; no negative votes were recorded in the minutes and the resolution passed.
The minutes do not specify the grant program, dollar amounts, or a timeline for application. The record shows the council approved the partnership resolution so the HRA can assist with the application process; no further council direction or staff assignments are recorded in the minutes.
If the council pursues the DEED application, any resulting grants or obligations would likely be returned to the council for formal acceptance and appropriation.
