EGF adopts 2023 operating budget

Without discussion the East Grand Forks council approved a $12.7 million dollar budget last night (Tuesday). The spending plan calls for a 10% levy increase – although the taxpayer burden will be somewhat lower due to new growth in the city. Increased costs for utilities…wages…and energy boosted the bottom line. To soften the blow to taxpayers the city will spending $150,000 dollars out of budget reserves to help balance the books. The budget passed 5-1 — with council member Dale Helms casting the lone “no” vote.

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Prior to the business portion of last night’s meeting the East Grand Forks council recognized two outgoing members. Marc DeMers and Tim Johnson will not be returning to the council in 2023. They will be replaced by newcomers Ben Pokrzywinski and Karen Peterson. Johnson was not at last night’s (Tuesday) meeting. The new look council will be seated January 3rd.