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Council scales back automatic $35,000 library supplement; projects $8,400 top‑up for 2027
Summary
Staff told the council the library receives 3 mills and the city previously guaranteed a $35,000 annual top-up via two resolutions; council discussed removing the automatic payment because library revenues have grown and staff estimated an $8,400 supplemental payment for 2027.
The council reviewed the library fund and a standing supplemental payment tied to a 3‑mill allocation.
Staff member (S4) explained the library receives three mills of the city's levy and described a city practice stemming from two prior resolutions that guaranteed a $35,000 annual supplemental payment to make the library "whole" for growth that fell short. Council member (S3) recounted the history: the city initially added $25,000 via resolution and later added $10,000, creating the $35,000 guarantee to help the library recruit and offer competitive benefits.
With library operating revenue growing — staff projected library revenue at about $309,000 in 2027, up from $282,000 in 2026 — the council discussed whether the automatic $35,000 payment remains necessary. S4 said the estimated city contribution to make the library whole in 2027 would be about $8,400 under current projections.
Council members asked staff to monitor December revenue results and true up the amount then; no formal ordinance change was enacted at the meeting. Staff emphasized the city will continue the practice of calculating the difference and making a supplemental payment when growth in mill-derived revenue falls below the guaranteed amount.
