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