Summary
The city earned a clean audit again. Its rainy-day fund is at $10.6 million — 46.7% of annual spending, way above the standard 15-25% band — and staff plans to spend some down, mostly on one-time capital items, as the 2027 budget is built. The water utility is slowly recovering thanks to the 2024 rate case.
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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unassigned reserves of $10.6 million give the city flexibility on future capital and debt decisions; medical insurance premiums have been increased.
Taxpayers benefit from strong finances and a clean audit; future budgets may use some reserves for one-time needs.
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Common Council - Jul 21, 2026
The city earned a clean audit again. Its rainy-day fund is at $10.6 million — 46.7% of annual spending, way above the standard 15-25% band — and staff plans to spend some down, mostly on one-time capital items, as the 2027 budget is built. The water utility is slowly recovering thanks to the 2024 rate case.
Finance/Personnel Committee - Jul 14, 2026
The city earned the highest possible audit rating, with a big boost to its rainy-day fund from higher interest earnings, ambulance revenue, and a $171,000 GEMT grant. Officials will debate how to use the healthy fund balance during budget season.
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