City Council
Regular Meeting
Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT · Council Chambers, Elm Prairie City Hall, 100 Main Street
Regular meeting Notice posted Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM CDT
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Attendance
Ahmed Warsame present · Dale Thorson present · Rachel Okafor present · Sue Kowalczyk present · Tim Brandvold present
- Consent Agenda
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Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes of the previous regular meeting.
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as presented.
- Regular Agenda
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2027 Preliminary Tax Levy and Budget
Setting the preliminary property tax levy for taxes payable in 2027.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2026-41 setting the preliminary levy at $3,412,000.
Fiscal impact: Levy increase of 5.8%. Estimated impact on a $250,000 home is $9 per month.
Motion: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-41 setting the 2027 preliminary levy.
Moved by Sue Kowalczyk, seconded by Rachel Okafor
Carried 4 aye · 1 nay
Ahmed Warsame: aye · Dale Thorson: aye · Rachel Okafor: aye · Sue Kowalczyk: aye · Tim Brandvold: nay