City Council Work Session 1-23-2026

The Kaysville City Council held a work session on January 23, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing the fiscal year 2025 financials, discussing the fiscal year 2026 budget status, and strategizing for the fiscal year 2027 budget. Key procurement-related topics included the review of fund balances, impact fees, and enterprise fund performance, with particular attention to utility rate adjustments and the need to revisit impact fee studies due to increased infrastructure costs. The council discussed the upcoming bond proposal for a new Westside Fire Station, including the building and staffing costs, and considered capital improvement projects such as the public works operations center renovation and fuel island compliance. Employee compensation strategies were a significant focus, with discussions on market pay benchmarks using Davis County cities, merit pay restructuring to a step system, and retention incentives. The council also deliberated on budget meeting formats and the importance of transparent communication with residents regarding tax impacts and capital projects. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but several action items were identified for further research and work items, including fire station cost analysis and library project direction.