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1 <br />2 <br />3 <br />4 <br />5 <br />6 <br />7 <br />8 <br />9 <br />10 <br />11 <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />36 <br />37 <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />44 <br />45 <br />City Council Regular Meeting Minutes <br />February 10, 2026 <br />Page 2 <br />Finance Director Maloney highlighted the goals set in the 2026 goal -setting session and <br />reviewed the budget calendar with the Council, indicating the different steps within the budget <br />process. She provided additional information on the overall levy by fund type, general fund <br />revenue, and general fund expenditures for 2026. <br />Mayor Webster opened the public hearing. <br />Dr. Bibi Neumann commented that this is a lovely presentation, which includes a timeline and <br />provides information, but noted that it lacks specificity. She asked for more information on the <br />mentioned allocation for the HRA. <br />A resident recognized that about 40 percent of the budget is allocated to the police and asked for <br />more information on those expenditures. <br />Mayor Webster confirmed that 42 percent of the budget is allocated to the police. She noted <br />that, typically for a city, 82 percent of the budget is allocated towards personnel. She stated that <br />staff could follow up with the resident on the specific expenses within that department. <br />Dr. Neumann asked if that information could be posted publicly for everyone to see. <br />Mayor Webster noted that within the budget calendar, she noticed that eight of those meetings <br />are public hearings and acknowledged that three of those are public hearings, which provide a lot <br />of opportunity for residents to provide input throughout the process. <br />Councilmember Doolan appreciated the transparency in the schedule and believed that it <br />provides a clear outline of the topics that will be discussed and identifies opportunities for public <br />comments. She commented that this process worked well this last year and was glad to see it <br />continuing. <br />Councilmember Jenson stated that this is the plan to go forward and develop the budget and <br />recognized that it is a lengthy process. <br />Councilmember Elnagdy thanked the Finance Director for her presentation. <br />Mayor Webster closed the public hearing. <br />Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Elnagdy, to approve the 2027 <br />budget calendar and process. <br />VII. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF. <br />A. 2026 Plannin, Commission Work Plan. <br />Motion carried 4-0. <br />