Budget

The City’s annual budget is the financial plan for City operations for the coming year; a planning tool used by the City Council to guide policy decisions and by City Staff to carry out community and Council initiatives. The preparation of the City budget is mandated by state statute.

The Property Tax Levy necessary to fund City operations each year is determined during the annual budget process. The Property Tax Levy includes funds for general operations, debt service and other special levies for specific purposes.

Budget Calendar

A typical budget preparation calendar includes the following target dates:

• Spring/Summer – Budget Goal setting workshop(s) with City Council, and review and balance budget during workshops with City Council
• September – Council adopts preliminary property tax levy and budget
• November – Proposed property tax notices for the upcoming year are mailed to taxpayers.
• December – City Council adopts final levy and budget

Truth in Taxation was enacted with a goal of improving accountability by focusing taxpayers on the relationship between budget decisions and property taxes, and providing taxpayers with a greater opportunity to become involved in the local government budgeting process. 

The Truth in Taxation hearing will take place at Maple Plain City Hall (5050 Independence Street, Maple Plain) on December 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM.