Susie Zillmer

Two-year capital budget and ad hoc CIP committee

Aligns borrowing with two-year capital cycles, potentially improving how the city finances large projects.

2027 Library Budget

City levy for the library drops about $7,000, even as total library spending rises.

2027 General Fund Budget

A $250,000 home revalued to about $278,000 would pay roughly $46 more in city levy taxes; a $333,000 home about $54 more.

Affordable Housing Fund

City pays up to $500 per property for yard cleanup; home repair loans flow through a revolving loan fund.

Assistant City Administrator pay reclassification

Raises the position's pay range to $106,621-$137,092 on the city wage scale.

Committee dollar-threshold policy

2025 city finances and audit

Confirms the city's 2025 finances are formally closed out and audited — good fiscal health news for taxpayers.

City Clerk retirement and succession

The job's salary range rises from about $67,000–$86,000 to $78,499–$100,921 for the next hire.

Otter Creek Landing property assessment error

Potentially $35,000-$40,000 in uncollected taxes for one year; more if not corrected.

2026 Citywide Property Revaluation

Property assessments directly determine how much of the city's tax burden lands on your home.

2027 recycling fee increase

Households pay $2 more in 2027 for recycling service.

Levy limits and state revenue structure

Tighter operating budgets mean staff have been directed to hold the line on spending.

TID 3 closure and TID 4 remaining balance

$6.2 million moved to affordable housing; TID 4 shortfall of ~$794,000 still to be covered by tax revenue.

Segregation of duties in the finance office

Potential future cost of added finance staff or systems; no immediate dollar figure given.

Police union contract

The deal adds 3% to police wages in each of the next two years, a factor in future property tax budgeting.

Safe Steps home improvement program

City pays up to $500 per property for yard cleanup; home repair loans flow through a revolving loan fund.

River Prairie Event Center management change

About $110,000 a year in guaranteed rent versus roughly $95,000 under the old split, with less staff bookkeeping.

2026-27 capital and operational budgets take shape

Capital budget held at about $2 million a year, with tight margins after fleet costs.

Mayor and council salary increases

$1,500 more per year for each of the seven elected seats as terms renew.

City Strategic Plan adoption

The plan guides how the city invests resources over the next several years, including TID formation and grant pursuits.