The Bemidji City Council will begin discussions about the next year’s budget in their work session this evening.
Staff recruitment and retention is a major concern across numerous departments, especially police.
Bemidji Police Chief Mike Mastin writes in a memo that his office pays 25 percent less than comparable agencies that have a far lower call volume.
Fire, the Attorney’s Office, and even the Financial department is requesting additional staff for the workload associated with a growing regional hub.
