Republic Services’ garbage rate increase is declined by the Council but with a follow up in 6 months, and a new land use category will allow gyms to operate in the city’s industrial zone. Plus learn about what growth the city is expecting to see more of in the future.

The Council considers Republic Services’ garbage rate increase, longer parking times on part of Washington St., reserving a new park shelter, and creating a new “Indoor Recreation” land use category.

The Council approved pickleball and basketball courts, a hold on the stormwater fee, a decrease to the sewer rate, and an increase to the water rate. Plus, Councilor Fitzgerald was unsuccessful in having the Council’s Jan. 5th Police building vote changed.

A stormwater fee hold, sewer rate decrease, and water rate increase are all on the agenda for City Council. Plus an updated alternate plan for pickleball courts in City Park.

A majority of the Council votes to proceed with the newest Police building option, #5. Next steps include more research and analysis on this option.