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Home My WebLink About2026-06-15 City Council Meeting Packet-Special Meeting AGENDA MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 6:00 P.M. Monday, June 15, 2026 City Hall, Council Chambers Meeting No. 12-26 A. CALL TO ORDER B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None F. NEW BUSINESS 1. 2027 Budget G. AWARD OF BIDS None H. ADJOURNMENT THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK F1 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Meeting Date June 15, 2026 REPORT TO: Michael Sable, City Manager REPORT FROM: Joe Rueb, Finance Director PRESENTER:Joe Rueb, Finance Director AGENDA ITEM: 2027 Budget Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing Form of Action: Resolution OrdinanceContract/Agreement Proclamation Summary: Each year, the city undertakes a comprehensive budget process to develop a budget that ensures exceptional services for Maplewood's residents and businesses. A proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2027 must be submitted to Ramsey County by September 30, 2026. The city council is required to adopt the 2027 tax levy by December 30, 2026. Recommended Action: No action is required. Fiscal Impact: Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0 Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source Use of Reserves Other: Strategic Plan Relevance: Safety Sustainability Maintain strong financial health and stability Development The budget intersects with all areas of the strategic plan and sets spending policy for the next year. Background: Staff will present the budget process, review prior year trends, and provide an outlook for the 2027 budget. Built on a foundation of sustainability, community safety, and development, the 2027 budget will be shaped by council feedback and priorities. Attachments: 1.PowerPoint – will be provided at meeting Council Packet Page Number 1 of 1 For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment 2027 JUNE 15, 2026 BUDGET For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment Council PrioritiesCity leadership team reviews and develops budgetBudget Outreach & Engagement Financial Management PlanEDA BudgetDedicated Budget WebpageDepartment PresentationsAdopt 2027 Budget OVERVIEW For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment Staff Council Residents Businesses KEY STAKEHOLDERS For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment BUDGET ENGAGEMENT For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment SPRING HANDOUT CLEAN-UP For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment 6 2 0 2 e n u J 6 2 0 2 y a M LIVING MAPLEWOOD For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment BUDGET WEBPAGE For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment SURVEY BUDGET For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment LEADING PRACTICES For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment PLAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment EDA BUDGET For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment Aid Local Financing Government Tax Increment State Authority Economic Government Development Federal Impacts Inflationary Government UNCERTAINTIES For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment Local Government Aid For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment Average Annual Increase Over Ten Years is 6.81% Fiscal Disparities Distribution History For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment (Six months of expenses) Fund Balance Policy The CityÓs unassigned fund balance in the General Fund shall be maintained at a minimum level of 41.67%, with a desired level of 50%, of annual general fund operating expenditures. For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment ed to levels commensurate with those of higher-rated deteriorated, as in a slowdown in the economy leading to den moderated to levels more commensurate with those of higher-rated S&P Rating Report Dated: June 18, 2025 Maplewood, MN's Series 2025 GO Improvement Bonds Assigned 'AA+' RatingOutlook The stable outlook reflects our opinion that Maplewood is well positioned to continue to achieve stable and structurally balanced operations based on its historical tax base stability and resilience, coupled with our view of its very strong reserves, significant taxing flexibility, and robust management policies and practices.Downside scenario We could lower the rating if multiple credit measuresweaker revenue performance and a reduction in reserve balances.Upside scenario We could raise the rating if the economic profile improvissuers, or if the debt and liability burpeers with similar economic metrics. For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment St JohnÓs Hospital Expansion 2026 Outlook Century Ponds For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment Average 7.5% Median 8% Ramsey County 2026 Levy Increases For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment 2022-2026 City Property Tax Levy Increases in Ramsey County For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment 6 50.479% 2 0 2 5 48.354% 2 0 2 4 42.926% 2 0 2 3 40.548% 2 0 2 2 43.662% 2 0 2 1 41.953% 2 0 2 0 44.646% 2 0 2 9 44.693% 1 0 2 8 45.911% 1 0 2 Tax Rate History 7 47.248% 1 0 2 %%%%%%% 0 000000 000000 0 0000000 ....... 0000000 Average Annual Increase Over Ten Years is 0.56% 654321 For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment General Fund For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment General Fund For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment General Fund For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment General Fund For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment 4 2 0 2 6 2 0 2 3 2 0 2 5 2 0 2 2 2 0 2 General Fund For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment Ambulance Fund Expenditures For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment IT Fund Expenditures For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment S G N I D L I U B Y T I C For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment S G N I D L I No Dedicated Capital Replacement Fund U B Y T I C For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment S G N I D L I U B Y T I C Capital Improvement Plan: Municipal Facility Upgrades Continued investment is necessary to repair or replace aging or damaged equipment, roofs, utilities, etc.Renewal/replacement projects will be reviewed and prioritized each year.Current 2026-2030 Allocation2026 -$250,0002027 -$250,0002028 -$300,0002029 -$300,0002030 -$300,000Funding Source: Levy For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment S K R A P is the only park with a year-round, permanent parks in MaplewoodPlaygrounds (2 at Sunset Ridge, upper and lower) Park Shelters available for rent. Park amenities Warming Houses have seasonal indoor bathrooms 36306 include Shelters, Playgrounds, Tables, and Grills 4 Wakefield restroom on the outside of the building For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment S K Park Upgrades to Existing Parks R A P Capital Improvement Plan: A main theme identified by our Parks System Master Plan was "Taking care of what we have" in our aging parks system. Funding will allow for updating and/or replacing basketball and tennis courts, fields, fences, pickleball courts, andaging playgrounds to accomplish that goal.Current 2026-2030 Allocation2026 -$200,0002027 -$250,0002028 -$200,0002029 -$250,0002030 -$200,000Funding Source: Levy or Bonding For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment S K R A P Phase 3 -$906,000Phase 4 -$1,570,000 Phase II focuses on the south end of the park. This area includes pickleball courts, parking lot, and a bike skill course. Capital Improvement Plan: Harvest Park (Phase II)Current 2026 Allocation: $1,200,000Funding Source: General Obligation Tax Abatement BondsThe estimated costs for phases 3 and 4 were done in early 2025. For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment S K R A P For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment S K R A P For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment Debt For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment Debt For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment E N I L E M I T D N A S S E C O R P T E G D U B April 25 Budget Engagement at Spring Clean Up EventMay 11 2027 Budget KickoffJune 15 Council special meeting to discuss trends and to set priorities for the 2027 budget.July 8 Budget Engagement at Celebrate Summer EventJuly 13 EDA Budget DiscussionAugust 24 City Council WorkshopSeptember 14 City Council adopts preliminary levy. Finance Director certifies the preliminary levy to Ramsey County. A public hearing date is set for the property tax hearing.September 18 Budget Engagement at Friday Night FireworksNovember 9 Department Budget PresentationsNovember 23 Department Budget PresentationsDecember 14 Public Hearing, City Council Adopts the Final Budget New 2027 For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 6/15/2026 Agenda Item F1, Additional Attachment