2008 Unallotment: $81,239
2009 Unallotment: $68,538
2010 Unallotment: $158,142

The City of Wadena will technically have a 9% increase in its expenditures due to taking out an advance from its reserves to finance a key project; without this advance, the city would have an expenditure decrease of 9%. Reductions have occurred in library services, park and recreation programs, civic engagement programs, street maintenance, and charitable giving among other items. The city has lost 1.5 positions, and has reduced some hours for other positions. Equipment replacement has been delayed as well as street infrastructure projects. The city has instituted a wage freeze for all non-union employees and is currently attempting to negotiate a 0% increase for its unions. The city’s levy for 2010 will increase 6.5% (although due to several circumstances, the actual impact to property taxpayers will be a 0% increase). The city raised several fees and reduced its reserve fund. For the time being, the city’s cash flow balance is stable, but if further cuts in aid occur, it will likely be forced to start short-term borrowing in order to support cash flow.