The city of Manhattan is facing a revenue shortfall, which could affect the city in several areas over the next few years.
A number of solutions to the problem has been discussed such as raising the mill levy which was proposed by commissioner Karen McCulloh. Others like commissioner John Matta has cautioned against an approach due to the possibility of a tax increase.
Commissioner Jayme Minton has said the city needs to get its financial situation under control.
Interim city manager Jason Hilgers says that the solution that has been used in the past is reductions in staff.
Hilgers says that this may have to be a solution as cutting off services could be a major issue for the city.
The city has just over $1 million in revenue remaining near the end of 2025. City officials have stressed repeatedly in the past that they would rather not see revenues dip below $10 million in the general reserve.
Hilgers said that the city usually looks at reducing the size of staff in government departments so the city can lower some of its financial obligations.
He says the city commission is looking at a number of options to resolve this issue over the next few months.
The city commission will continue to discuss ways to generate more revenue at their next work session meeting on Jun. 25.
