# Algona city Council Workshop for October 13 2026

The City of Algona City Council held a workshop on October 13, 2026. The Council voted to add a preliminary budget discussion to the agenda and approved the amended agenda. The city administrator described significant pressure in the city’s preliminary finances, particularly in the stormwater and sewer funds, and said further review was needed before the budget could be balanced. An additional stormwater rate increase of 86 cents was discussed as a possible measure that could bring in about $28,000, but no rate change or budget expenditure was approved. Staff said they would review vouchers and spending, and that new spending would be limited to necessary items or existing contractual obligations while that work proceeds. The administrator also mentioned reviewing purchases from Grainger and considering purchasing options through KCDA or Sourcewell; no vendor selection or contract award occurred.

The Council also discussed the farm-animal code. The city attorney’s analysis, as relayed by staff, was that the current code does not authorize case-by-case variances; any clarification would require a future legislative code change. Staff agreed to prepare a recommendation for a future meeting based on examples from other cities. A possible change to City Hall and meeting hours was raised for consideration, but no action was taken. No procurement approvals, contract awards, or capital project decisions were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Sources
- [Algona city Council Workshop for October 13 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eZTkNk7l_I) - City of Algona Wa