Minot council directs staff to rewrite budget ordinance after finance office warns reserves could fall below requirement by 2028 At a Feb. 17 work session, Minot finance staff proposed allowing some administrative budget transfers to reduce routine amendments and presented projections showing reserves could drop below the city's one-twelfth requirement by 2028. Council asked staff to redline ordinance language and return proposed changes and 2027 budget guidance at a future agenda; no formal policy votes were taken.

Minot's City Council is grappling with a budget crisis that could see reserves plummet below required levels by 2028 unless swift action is taken.

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City Council Approves $328K Budget Cuts to Fortify General Fund Reserves Council members voted to remove $328,000 in budget cuts to boost general fund reserves.

Minot City Council makes a bold move by voting to remove $328,000 in budget cuts, paving the way for enhanced community investments and financial flexibility!

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City Council Approves Heavy Equipment Operator Position in 2026 Budget Alderman Olsen successfully amends budget to include $85,002 heavy equipment operator position.

In a heated meeting, Minot's City Council narrowly approved a critical budget amendment for a heavy equipment operator position, igniting debates on fiscal responsibility and city staffing.

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