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Maplewood presents State of the City and outlines FY27 budget priorities
Summary
City staff presented FY25 financial results, infrastructure projects and a FY27 budget timeline, and asked council for input on priorities including Prop M ballot materials, Greenwood Boulevard reconstruction and a proposed ERP replacement.
City Manager opened the Feb. 10 town hall on the State of the City and strategic budget priorities, introducing department heads and asking the council to provide feedback that will shape the FY27 budget. "For that final piece, we'd love your feedback," the City Manager said, urging council to weigh in on strategic budget priorities and the draft schedule.
The presentation highlighted FY25 accomplishments and the city’s fiscal position. Staff reported total revenues of $23,100,000 and said property taxes represent about 17% of revenue. A $7,000,000 transfer from an investment fund was made to cover police and fire pensions, which staff said reduced overall liability. The city’s net position rose to $44,000,000 and the unassigned fund balance increased from just under $10,000,000 to $12,000,000, giving the city more flexibility heading into FY27.
Staff outlined a draft budget schedule: department budget requests are to be entered into ClearGov by March 16; a preliminary budget presentation is scheduled for April 14; first and second readings are planned for the 26th (month implied by the budget cycle) and final approval is expected June 9. The presentation also referenced completed and planned capital work, including nearly $2,000,000 in street, sidewalk and traffic-calming improvements funded by Proposition S and a completed Central Park renovation.
City staff identified several high-priority projects for the coming year. Construction on Greenwood Boulevard and the Deer Creek Greenway extension was reported to be expected to begin March 1, with associated sewer and traffic-calming work timed to start around the same period. Staff also noted ongoing planning for Prop M (on the April 7 ballot) and said outreach and voter materials are being prepared so residents can make an informed decision.
On financial-management improvements, staff described efforts to centralize contracts, update purchasing processes, and pursue an ERP replacement that could unify permitting and payment functions and reduce manual entry. Finance staff cautioned implementation will be a significant, year-long effort.
The City Manager closed by inviting questions from the council and members of the public and by noting staff will return with further details during the upcoming budget work sessions.
