Dustin Thill

2025 Tax Increment District performance and the 12% cap

Closing surpluses will flow back to the tax rolls and overlapping jurisdictions, but a capped city can't use TID financing for future development.

2027 employee benefit renewal

Stop-loss insurance alone is expected to cost about $700,000 in 2027, with a 3% savings from the carrier switch.

Weights and measures coverage after code enforcer resignation

Cost of contracting outside support isn't known yet — more details expected at the August meeting.

2026 General Obligation Borrowing Plan (Series 2026A, B, C)

Borrowing dropped from about $40 million to roughly $22 million, but officials cautioned the savings doesn't mean extra cash on hand.

Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust v. City of De Pere

Not disclosed publicly.

Board of Review stipend increase

A modest increase in the small annual cost of compensating Board of Review members.

2027 budget under levy limit pressure

Levy growth capped at 2.29%, which is below CPI and rising operating costs.

Youth Commission liaison term change

None — this is a procedural governance cleanup.

2025 City Audit Results

Unassigned reserves of $10.6 million give the city flexibility on future capital and debt decisions; medical insurance premiums have been increased.

De Pere Ice Arena finances and lease

Revenue terms were reworked so the City leads the sponsorship and advertising plan for the ice arena.

New city website provider (Govstack)

$15,204 moved from unassigned reserves.

24/7 AI assistant for city questions

Costs $12,485, already budgeted last year, with the flexibility to cancel the four-year deal.

Stormwater fee shift to commercial properties

Residential bills stay at the set rate; a million-square-foot commercial building would pay about $1,000 more per year.

2026 property assessment increases and appeal outcomes

Assessment changes flow directly into next year's property tax bills — the two reductions save those owners roughly $8,000 and $62,500 in assessed value respectively.

Replacement of the city's financial and payroll software (ERP)

$116,000 in consultant fees now ($60,000 budgeted plus $56,000 from reserves), with the eventual software purchase estimated around $500,000, possibly bonded.

Beer garden revenue allocation

Roughly $81,000 in accumulated beer garden revenue, not counting 2026 proceeds.

Municipal code amendments on appointments and permit appeals