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Mount Pleasant council weighs paperless billing and Recreation Center pricing; Renaissance Fair idea raised
Summary
Council discussed a proposal from staff to implement paperless billing (estimated annual savings of about $17,000) while preserving mailed-bill options for residents without internet; Mayor Olsen presented proposed Recreation Center rental rates and Debbie James suggested exploring a Renaissance Fair.
City staff presented several administrative items for council review at the March 10 meeting, including a proposal to move toward paperless utility billing and proposed rental pricing for the Recreation Center.
Debbie James said the city could save approximately $17,000 per year by encouraging paperless billing while maintaining options for residents who prefer or require mailed bills. She asked the council to consider accommodations for elderly or otherwise internet-limited residents; councilors responded that any paperless policy should include an opt-out or continued mailed-bill option. The council asked staff to return the item as a resolution that preserves mailed statements for those who need them.
Mayor Micheal Olsen presented proposed Recreation Center rental prices for council review; no formal action was taken and the item will be brought back as a resolution. James also suggested the city explore hosting a Renaissance Fair, noting similar events can draw roughly 5,000 attendees per day; the council expressed interest in further exploration.
No votes were taken on paperless billing, Recreation Center pricing or the Renaissance Fair suggestion; staff will return with a formal resolution and outreach plans where appropriate.
