City Council - 9/15/25 7:00:00PM

The City Council meeting of Savage, Minnesota, held on September 15, 2025, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved routine business items such as amendments to site license agreements and final payments for various city projects, including storm water irrigation and park improvements. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the presentation and adoption of the preliminary 2026 tax levy and general fund budget. Key budget drivers discussed included wage increases, health insurance costs, staffing additions (including a facilities maintenance supervisor, rental licensing manager, and fire inspector), and ongoing capital projects like the fire station remodel and equipment levy. The council approved the preliminary tax levy and set the public hearing date for the truth in taxation process. Additionally, the meeting covered software replacement for community development and a cloud migration for the city’s agenda management system to improve accessibility and compliance. No new contracts or vendor awards were explicitly mentioned, but several capital improvement projects and budget allocations were approved or discussed in detail.