City Budget Process

Participate in the Budget Process

Approving the City’s Annual Budget is one of the most important decisions made by City Council. The 2023 budget will be based on staff recommendations and input received from the community. 

The public is invited to attend any or all City Council meetings where the budget is discussed. The City will also provide additional engagement opportunities for residents who wish to participate in the budget process. 

The following is a tentative schedule for discussions on important aspects of the City’s Budget.

January - April 2022

Goal Setting and American Rescue Plan Act

• January 7: City Council and Staff Goal Setting Event (PDF)
• January 11: American Rescue Plan Act Overview (PDF)
• February 15: American Rescue Plan Act Discussion (PDF) 
• March 8: American Rescue Plan Act Draft Spending Plan (PDF)
• April 5: Authorize American Rescue Plan Act Spending Plan (PDF) 

Watch City Council meetings live or on-demand

April 26 and April 28 2022

Open Book meetings

Hennepin County Assessor's office will host virtual meeting sessions for the purpose of discussing property valuations that will be used for 2023 taxes. Valuation notices will include an insert providing additional information. Taxpayers may also call the assessor at any time to review valuation.

April - July 2022

Internal Preparations

• 2021 Audit 
• Departments prepare Operating, Equipment (ERP) and Capital (CIP) Budgets

July 12, 2022

Review First Draft 2022 Tax Levy and General Fund Budgets

August 8, 2022

Review Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Equipment Replacement Plan (ERP)

August 15, 2022

Budget Engagement Review of 2023 Budget
The City hosted a budget engagement session on August 15 at City Hall.