# Finance Committee Meeting November 9 2026

The City of Stevens Point Finance Committee met November 9, 2026, to review budget matters and consider capital budget actions. The committee approved a $35,000 amendment to the 2027 capital budget for Badger Books and related election equipment and supplies, intended to support election operations and provide backup equipment; members noted that the precise equipment mix and the broader response to long election lines still need evaluation. The committee also approved the selection of an architectural and engineering consultant for phase one of the library work. Enberg Anderson was referenced in the discussion; members said phase-one findings would help clarify the scope and cost of needed work before deciding on later phases. Estimates discussed for broader library work ranged from roughly $1 million to $3 million in several proposals, with one proposal estimating as much as $12 million.

A motion to reallocate $200,000 from McDill Pond dam seepage repairs to ongoing road maintenance passed 3–2; the budget amendment is to go to the Common Council the following week. Members cited uncertainty about cost-sharing with the Lake District and other entities, and said a future contribution could be reconsidered if other funding commitments emerge. The controller also reviewed potential 2026 overruns in the Fire Department and Information Technology, including software license costs, while projecting total expenses overall to remain within budget. Potential early closures of tax incremental financing districts were discussed without action, including a timing decision for TID 8 expected before March 2027. The committee reviewed claims already paid, including capital-project payments involving the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Information Technology
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Sources
- [Finance Committee Meeting November 9 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDnEQeRuNDQ) - City of Stevens Point