Council Budget Workshop and Retreat
At a glance
- What: after a contentious last month of the FY2027 budget, the city manager proposed a third-party facilitated workshop (School of Government or the regional council of governments) to build trust and set expectations.
- Where it stands: members favored the approach. No dates set as of October 6.
- Next: staff will ask the School of Government and others how they would run it and propose dates.
The proposal
- Workshop in November, followed by a December budget meeting and a more detailed mid-January meeting, in shorter sessions.
- A truth-in-taxation notice requirement means a recommended tax rate is needed around February or March.
Council requests
- Council members also want the separation allowance and downtown vacant or wrapped buildings policy on the retreat agenda.
Status
- Members favored the approach; no dates set as of October 6.
Discussion time
About 4 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 - City Council | 4 |
Log
- 2026-10-06 - City Council - City manager proposed the facilitated workshop and meeting schedule; committee agreed informally.