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Mayor Heineman said he would like to be respectful of the Staff's requests in the budget and would <br />like the Staff to work to make cuts to the proposed budget to keep the increase minimal. <br />The consensus of the Council was to direct Staff to continue to work on the 2026 budget <br />development based on Council discussion to keep the increase in the 5% to 7% range. <br />3. TOPICS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION <br />3.01: Review Future Topics/ Calendar <br />Noted. <br />4. MAYOR / COUNCIL / STAFF INPUT <br />4.01: Update on Outside Committees <br />Councilmember Specht shared that new camera equipment was approved at the QCTV Committee <br />meeting. <br />Councilmember Riley shared that he is excited that the City is adding a new position that will work <br />with the Lower Rum River WMO to help handle open permits and cases. <br />Administrative Services Director Lasher shared an update on the Paid Family Medical Leave <br />discussion around what would happen if the State makes a change to these requirements in the <br />future, and they already have a contract with an outside vendor. She said they would not continue <br />to be under contract with MetLife if the State were to change its requirements. She shared that the <br />dental RFP came back, and the City costs will be decreasing by around $5,000 annually with the <br />new provider. <br />5. ADJOURNMENT <br />The Work Session of the City Council was adjourned at 6:32 p.m. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Brian S. Hagen <br />City Administrator <br />ATTEST: <br />City Council Work Session / July 22, 2025 <br />Page 5 of 6 <br />