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SLOW <br /> Minutes <br /> City Council Work Session <br /> Monday, June23, 2025, 5:00 PM <br /> ktsHD City Council Chambers 12780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 <br /> ROLL CALL <br /> City Council members present: Mayor Bob Tunheim, City Council Members Alisa Benson, Steve <br /> Persian, Jacqueline Ricks. Absent: Jon Schwingler. <br /> Staff present: City Administrator Adam Edwards, Finance Director Maggie Jin, Public Works <br /> Superintendent DJ Goman, City Clerk Christine Lusian Accountant Anne Hentges. <br /> PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND LEVY GUIDANCE <br /> Finance Director Jin opened the budget process kickoff with an overview of the timeline and initial <br /> estimates, aligned with the city's longstanding goal of maintaining a stable tax rate. Notable <br /> impacts for 2026 include an inflation rate of 2.4% and personnel costs driven by four union <br /> contracts currently under negotiation, along with expanded employer coverage required for <br /> compliance with new family medical leave laws. Current taxable market property values have risen <br /> by 6.4%,with net tax capacity projected to increase by 6.45%. The group also discussed additional <br /> budget impacts, including the creation of a fire capital fund and the implementation of a long-term <br /> tree management plan. The council will review updated budget figures and further refine priorities <br /> during the July 28 work session. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Work session ended at 5:56 p.m. <br /> ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL <br /> #1 <br /> Christine L►_ .n, Citeerk Bob Tunheim, Mayor <br />