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Committee dollar-threshold policy

Members proposed skipping committee meetings for small loan requests under a set threshold (~$15,000). No more special assessments until 2028, so there's time to write the policy.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 29, 2026

LowTaxes Budget

Segregation of duties in the finance office

The audit's management letter again flags limited segregation of duties in the small finance office — a common issue for cities this size. Staff described layered check-processing controls, a new AP approval system in the works, and hopes to eventually add staff.

1 mentionLast discussed Sep 10, 2026