Q: With budgets tightening, I was looking at what things could we cut for 2026. Could we cut 5-10% across the board?
Response: We are not in that place today where we need to cut 5% across the board. Instead, would POSAC recommend cutting any of the expenses I mentioned in my presentation?
Q: Is there less money available from grants and matching funds?
Response: Yes, and that is definitely impacting us. We applied for a Brownfield Grant through the EPA, but we didn't qualify.
Q: You mentioned you were getting $3 million from the federal government for the Prince Lake Dam project. Is there any chance that money could be clawed back?
Response: That's a possibility.
Q: Regarding the Heron Lake Outlet Construction project, does that include making the trail better or is the work just to address the flooding?
Response: We'll looking to make the crossing better for the trail experience, because when that section floods visitors have to turn around or wade through. That creates an accessibility issue.
Q: With investments in agriculture infrastructure that happen over time, will there be a time when less money will be needed for that?
Response: With our new asset management system, we hope that it will give us a good projection of what maintenance costs will be in the long run and help us plan for those costs.