City of Elm PrairieCouncil and Commission Meetings

City Council

Truth in Taxation Hearing

Friday, October 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT · Council Chambers, Elm Prairie City Hall, 100 Main Street

Regular meeting Notice posted Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM CDT

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Notice of this meeting was posted at City Hall and on the City website in accordance with the Minnesota Open Meeting Law, Minn. Stat. ch. 13D. Members of the public may address the Council during the open forum. Reasonable accommodations are available on request by contacting the City Clerk.

Attendance

Ahmed Warsame present · Dale Thorson present · Rachel Okafor present · Sue Kowalczyk present · Tim Brandvold present

  • Public Hearings
  • 1. Resolution File 2026-0201 Finance

    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.

    Action taken

    Truth in taxation presentation by the Finance Director. Three residents asked questions about the street project assessments.