Mark Edwards

Potential Property Purchase or Sale

Selling the lots would return them to the tax rolls and could bring in bid revenue for the city.

Guidelines for Nonprofit Contributions

Could change how city funds flow to local nonprofits.

Capital Equipment/Improvement Plan (CIP) draft

Not yet quantified — the plan is still in draft form.

2027 City Budget Development

The city is facing a roughly half-million-dollar shortfall driven by rising costs and state levy limits.

City Hall Repairs and Storm Damage Funding

Costs taxpayers $11,580 for the professional assessment.

Livestreaming Council Meetings

Costs were previously approved and described as very reasonable.

Audit Closing-Entry Deficiencies

General fund ended the year nearly break-even; stormwater shows an operating loss and may need a rate increase.

Ward Consolidation for August Primary

Cuts election-day staffing costs for the primary.

Land Surveyor/Project Manager Position Transition

Undetermined until the council decides how to proceed with the position.

2025 Budget Carry Forwards and Transfers

$325,328 general fund and $2,208,389 capital funds carried into the 2026 budget.

Bill Pay Vendor Change Consideration

Xpress Bill Pay currently quotes a higher price than PSN; no switch unless the gap closes.

Committee Structure and Open Meeting Law Questions

Police union contract 2026-2028

Wage increases of 3.5% plus $0.50 in 2026, 4% plus $0.50 in 2027, and 4% in 2028 raise city payroll costs over three years.

Sale of 1035 8th Avenue

Return of the parcel to the tax roll and potential sale proceeds for the city.

Three-year fuel contract award

Choosing Wagner over Kwik Trip costs about $0.04 per gallon on roughly 54,000 gallons a year, but keeps money local.

Spring clean-up tipping fees

Sets disposal cost at $95.00 per ton for the spring clean-up.

Combining Wards for February 17 Primary Election

Combining wards saves the city election administration costs.

Public access to meeting minutes and live-streaming

Unknown; the city is still evaluating the cost of live-streaming options.

Community Participation Policy Change

Small cost in employee work hours; the prior policy already allowed limited paid participation.