St. Anthony Council Set to Consider VillageFest Permit, 2027 Levy Scenarios
The St. Anthony City Council has a packed July 28 agenda, with special event permits for Central Park and an early look at 2027 property tax levy scenarios on the table. However, minutes from the July 28 meetings had not been published as of this report, so it is not yet possible to confirm what was approved, discussed, or postponed. What follows is based on the published agendas only.
City Council — Special Event Permits
The regular City Council meeting was scheduled to include two resolutions for Central Park use:
- **Resolution 26-052** — approve use of Central Park for VillageFest on July 31 and August 1.
- **Resolution 26-053** — approve use of Central Park for a Kiwanis special event on August 18.
The agenda also listed a Night to Unite proclamation presented by Police Sergeant Jim South, plus two informational presentations requiring no council action: a Public Safety Community Engagement presentation from the Fire and Police Chiefs, and an Active Transportation Demonstration presentation from the City Engineer. A community forum for public comment was also scheduled.
Because minutes are not yet available, the outcome of the two permit resolutions and the proclamation cannot be confirmed.
City Council Work Session — 2027 Property Tax Levy
A separate work session was set for the same evening to review initial 2027 property tax levy scenarios. Finance Director Deborah Maloney was scheduled to present the levy scenarios and calculations for 2025 excess fund balance transfers.
Work sessions are typically discussion-only, and no formal action was listed on the agenda. Minutes have not been published, so any figures discussed or directions given by council members are not yet on the record.
Housing and Redevelopment Authority — Routine Business
The St. Anthony Village Housing and Redevelopment Authority met the same evening for what the agenda describes as primarily procedural business:
- Approval of HRA meeting minutes from January 27, 2026.
- Approval of a claims check register dated July 28, 2026 (no check number listed on the agenda).
No public hearings or substantive policy actions were listed. Minutes are not yet published.
What This Means for Residents
The two Central Park permits, if approved, would allow VillageFest to take place July 31–August 1 and a Kiwanis picnic on August 18. The 2027 levy work session is an early step in the city's annual budget process; the levy figures discussed there will shape property tax notices residents receive next year. Final levy adoption typically occurs later in the year.
Coming Up
No upcoming meetings are listed on the city calendar for the next 14 days. Residents should check the city website for any newly posted or rescheduled meetings.