Pierz City Council Sets Preliminary 7.5% Levy Increase Amid Budget Discussions
- Meeting Overview:
During the recent Pierz City Council meeting, a preliminary 7.5% levy increase for 2026 was set as part of ongoing budget discussions. This step marks a high watermark, with the council expressing intentions to explore potential savings to reduce the levy before finalizing the budget. A truth and taxation meeting was scheduled for December 8th to further address community concerns and provide transparency.
In addition to the levy discussion, the council approved three permits from the planning and zoning committee, including updates to a baseball field dugout, a new house construction, and a garage project facing ownership and sewer line issues. The council stipulated that the garage project could proceed once these issues were addressed.
The council also approved a fee waiver request from the American Legion for their annual Christmas party at Pierz City Hall, continuing a tradition from the previous year. Additionally, the council discussed the 2026-2028 union contract for an employee named Preston, with the mayor personally making a motion to approve it, highlighting the alignment of benefits with other city workers.
Furthermore, the council deliberated on creating an on-call plowing position to ensure adequate winter maintenance coverage, especially with potential employee absences. The council agreed to explore this option further, planning to develop a job description and determine appropriate compensation through the public works committee.
John Perleberg
City Council Officials:
Gary Berg, Don Bujalski, Lynn Egan, Kaye Stangl (City Treasurer), Sarah Fyten (City Clerk)
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
09/22/2025
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Recording Published:
09/22/2025
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Duration:
16 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Minnesota
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County:
Morrison County
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Towns:
Pierz
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