Summary
The city asked the EDC to help pay for infrastructure like drainage and water lines so the city can redirect money toward competitive raises — parks and public works keep losing trained workers to cities paying $2-3 more an hour. Both sides agreed to work out multi-year funding expectations during budget sessions starting in May.
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Last discussed Jan 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city set aside an infrastructure amount in the current budget; EDC cost-sharing could free funds for raises, with year-two and year-three asks still to be defined.
City employees — especially parks, public works and water crews — plus neighborhoods that flood and businesses needing reliable utilities.
Residents may face slower city services while trained workers leave for higher-paying neighboring cities.
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