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Meeting Discussions, Presentations and Documents
2026 Budget Meetings (Held in 2025)
| Date | Topic | Presentation |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 14 | 2026 Organizational Analysis | Video | PDF |
| March 25 | Review Financial Management Plan | Video | PDF |
| June 17 | Review Annual Comprehensive Financial Statements | Video | PDF |
| July 15 | Department budget presentations | Video | PDF |
| July 22 | Discuss 2026-2030 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) | Video | PDF |
| Aug. 19 | Discuss proposed 2026 budget and property tax levy | Video | PDF |
| Sept. 9 | Discuss proposed 2026 Fees and Utility Rate Study | Video | PDF |
| Sept. 16 | Adopt proposed City and EDA property tax levy and budget | Video | PDF |
| Nov. 25 | Proposed 2026 budget | |
| Dec. 2 | TNT hearing, adopt City and EDA property tax levy, budget and CIP |
2025 Budget Meetings (Held in 2024)
| Date | Topic | Presentation |
|---|---|---|
| March 19 | Review Financial Management Plan | Video | PDF |
| May 14 | Review Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Study - Water Treatment Master Plan | Report Department Budget Presentations | Parks & Recreation and Strategic Initiatives |
Video | PDF |
| June 11 | Review CIP Study - Parks Plan | Report | Video | PDF |
| June 18 | Review Annual Comprehensive Financial Statements | Video | PDF |
| July 9 | Department Budget Presentations | Community Development, Human Resources, | Video | PDF |
| July 16 | Discuss 2025-2029 CIP | Video | PDF |
| Aug. 20 | Discuss Proposed 2025 Budget and Property Tax Levy | Video | PDF |
| Aug. 27 | Department Budget Presentations | Police, Fire | Video | PDF |
| Sept. 10 | Discuss Proposed 2025 Fees and Utility Rate Study | Video | PDF |
| Sept. 17 | Adopt Proposed City and EDA Property Tax Levy and Budget | Video | PDF |
| Nov. 26 | Discuss Proposed 2025 Budget; Pavement Management Plan | Video | PDF |
| Dec. 3 | TNT Hearing, Adopt City and EDA Property Tax Levy, Budget and CIP | Video | PDF |
Department Strategic Plans
Get to know what each department is working toward.
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Documents
- 2021 - 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
- 2022 - 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
- 2023 - 2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
- 2024 - 2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
- 2025 - 2029 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Capital Plan Studies
Comprehensive studies are used to define inventory and condition to inform what needs to be done to best serve the community.
2025 Budget Documents
Property Taxes
If you have questions about your property’s valuation please contact the Dakota County Assessor's Office – the City does not have information on the details of most of your tax statement. You can contact the Dakota County Assessor's Office at 651-438-4200, assessing.services@co.dakota.mn.us or fill out an online inquiry form.
Property Tax Statements and Valuation Notices are sent in March
Dakota County mails 2024 property tax statements and valuation notices in March. This Value Notice will be the basis for your 2025 property taxes.
If you have questions or concerns about your property valuation or classification, contact the Dakota County Assessor's Office before May 1 at 651-438-4200. If your questions or concerns are not resolved after discussing with your assessor, you may bring your case to the Special County Board of Appeal and Equalization.
Learn more about homeowner Property Tax Statements
Several state programs exist to assist eligible residents with the rising cost of property taxes. Learn more about each program below. For additional information about property tax refunds and programs, visit the Minnesota Department of Revenue's website or call its tax helpline at 651-296-3781.
Homeowner's Homestead Credit Refund
Minnesota has two property tax refund programs for homeowners: the regular Homestead Credit Refund and the special Homestead Credit Refund. You may qualify for either or both of these refunds depending on your income and property tax increase.
Learn more about the programs, learn if you're qualified and download an application.
Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral Program
This low-interest loan program for qualified seniors limits property taxes to 3% of their total household income. The state temporarily pays any property tax above that amount in their behalf.
This is a loan from the state, and it must be repaid plus interest (not to exceed 5%). The state may take individual tax refunds or other payments and apply them to this loan.
Learn more and download application materials. Call the state department of revenue at 651-295-3781 for questions or more information.