The 2024 Bicycle Master Plan
The City is updating its Bicycle Master Plan to focus on priority routes. This plan guides the City’s spending on projects that will encourage biking while reducing crashes.
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New Public Artwork – Just Completed and Coming to the City
See the murals, sculpture, and utility box art, all public artwork planned for the City. Choosing options provided by developers can be difficult. What would you have chosen?
FY2025 Budget Adopted After Squeezing Another Penny Off The Tax Rate
The FY 2025 Budget adopted after the tax rate was lowered another penny raised concerns about impact on Police accreditation and agreement with the School Board. No cuts to the Library.
Property Yard Design Concepts Report Released
The feasibility study for a new property yard on Gordon Road has been released, including placement of facilities on the lots and a concept design. One lot is left open for future public-private development.
FY 2025 Budget: A Bigger Government For A Growing City
Budget negotiations continue with department heads justifying their requests for 15 more staff. Focus on the three biggest departments – City manager’s office, public safety and public works.
OakPark Townhomes – The First T-Zone Project on Park Avenue
Approved: OakPark Townhomes is the first to take advantage of the new T-Zone proposal, with the maximum density and size allowed. Expected price is around $1m.
A Review of the Proposed FY 2025 Budget
The $138.3 million FY 2025 budget is a 16% increase that includes $11.8 million of capital spending. City staff will receive a 6% pay raise while real estate taxes average increase is 2.4%.
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2025 and Beyond
The capital plan (CIP) projects for 2025 total $18.3m. Over the next 6 years, the CIty plan has $191m of projects that will require about $60m of debt to be issued.
W&OD Trail Crossings – Construction Begins April 2024
Construction of four W&OD trail crossings will last until August. Expect periodic road closures on Great Falls St, N Oak St and N Spring St.