Town of Washburn
Budget Hearing Meeting
11/11/25

The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m.
The meeting was posted at the Town Hall, Tetzner’s Dairy, the Town website and Daily Press.
Board members present: Scottie Sandstrom, Christina Eliason, Cyndee Marx, Seth Vasser, Matt
Tetzner
Public in attendance: Bob Olson, Mike Harvey, Pam McGillivray, Mike Harvey
On-Line: Wendy Stein
Discussion of the Budget for 2026

Christina presented the budget statements.

• Increase of $221,000 from Washburn school levy
• Increase of $7,000 more to tech college
• Fire dues were not paid in 2024, which led to two payments in 2025.
• Engoe road expenses were $70,000, we will get 35,000 back. Income will reflect the
$35,000 grant
• Solar grant – we will get money back probably the following year.
• Truck loan payment of $27,238 will be added to the (levy).
• We brought down maintenance from $90,000 last year to $70,000
• We levied ¼ of the amount we did last year.

The big expense is the school levy which will be in effect for the next 20 years.
We will be short by about $25,000 on budget.
Seth motioned to levy the $35,000 of next year’s Engoe project, Matt seconded. All Ayes.
Motion passed.
Seth asked if we had surplus at end of year?
Christina stated we are in a strong cash position at the end of this year, plus we have two CDs
that could be utilized if needed.
Bank Accounts were reviewed.
Seth motioned to adjourn the meeting, Matt seconded. All ayes.
Meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Cyndee Marx, Clerk