'property tax levy'

The City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, December 8. Here are the highlights:

• Public Works Facility: City Council is seeking a cost-saving redesign of the new Public Works Facility, with updated plans expected in spring 2026. 
• Final Property Tax Levy: Following updated tax base information, the City Council adopted a 7.0% combined City and HRA levy, with a higher valuation for Xcel reducing the impact on local taxpayers. 
• BCOL Regional Park Agreements: The City of Monticello and Wright County have updated agreements to better define each partner’s role in managing the jointly owned regional park, ensuring a balanced approach to active and passive recreation. 

To view the agenda, and minutes when available, visit the Agenda Center.

To watch the recorded meeting, stream it online or tune in on cable channel 12 (FiberNet), channel 997 (TDS), or channel 180 (Charter). The rebroadcast schedule is available here.

Monticello, MN – On Monday, December 9, the City Council approved the 2025 property tax levy and budget during its regular meeting. The meeting included a public hearing to allow stakeholder feedback before the mayor and council members voted on the items.