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Preliminary 2027 budget talk flags fire station costs; city announces $250,150 airport aviation grant
Summary
Council discussed 2027 budget priorities including potential mill‑levy impacts of a proposed fire station and staff compensation; staff also announced a $250,150 aviation grant for airport crack‑seal, seal coating and painting.
Council held an introductory discussion about the 2027 budget, with staff flagging major cost drivers — notably the proposed fire station project — and the potential effects on the mill levy. The presiding official said the subject will require further work, noting the financial analysis is ongoing and that decisions about levies, staffing and pay adjustments are not yet final.
In other budget‑related news, staff announced the city received an aviation grant for $250,150 to fund airport crack‑seal, seal coat and painting work. "The city received an aviation grant, for $250,150, for the airport for crack seal, seal coat, and painting," staff said. Council emphasized retention of current staff as a priority and discussed continuing a hybrid inflationary plus merit approach to pay increases.
